Licensed Practical Nurse

Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY, is seeking an LPN for per diem duties. Responsibilities include greeting patients, directing them to exam rooms, preparing for exams, and assisting during procedures.

You will handle chart prep, scheduling, and coordinating authorizations with insurance providers and referrals from primary care physicians. Minimum qualifications require NYS licensure as an LPN and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• NYS licensed/registered LPN.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and direct them to exam rooms.
• Prepare for exams and assist during procedures.
• Set up trays for injections and record patient vitals.
• Handle general office duties, scheduling, filing and chart preparation.
• Contact insurance companies to obtain authorizations for therapies and procedures.
• Coordinate referrals from primary care physicians.

Skills

LPN

BLS

Job description

Job Summary: Greet patients, direct to exam rooms, prepare for exam. Routine assistance during exams: set up trays for injections, measure and record progress of patients, take and record vital signs. Assist with general office duties, reception, appointment scheduling, filing and chart preparation. Contact various insurance companies to obtain authorizations for physical therapy, MR's, CT's, surgery, etc. Contact primary care physicians to obtain referrals on new patients or extensions of referrals on current patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• NYS licensed/registered LPN.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in an outpatient setting (specialty area) strongly preferred.

Work Days

Per diem - varies

Message To Applicants

G5: $21.07 - $35.22

Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.

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