Licensed Practical Nurse

Forefront Dermatology; Elkhorn Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront Dermatology is seeking a licensed practical nurse to support physicians in a fast-paced dermatology clinic. You will assist with patient care, pre- and post-procedure documentation, and ensure rooms are organized and stocked.

You will triage calls, schedule procedures, and maintain EMR documentation, while upholding patient care standards and privacy. CPR certification and one year of medical office experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• LPN degree from an accredited school.
• Valid State LPN License.
• Maintains CPR Certification.
• 1+ years of recent experience in a medical office preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to operate standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with patient care to maximize physician productivity.
• Documents patient progress by taking pre- and post-procedure photographs or 3D-images and uploads documentation into EMR/EHR and patient portal.
• Proactively follows up with patients post-operatively.
• Performs suture and drain removal for post-operative patients as instructed.
• Triages patient calls, documents patient concerns, facilitates appointments, and ensures questions are addressed timely.
• Coordinates scheduling of cosmetic and insurance minor office procedures and assists surgeons during procedures if necessary.
• Inventory management—tracking and managing surgical implants, garments, injectables, and clinic supplies; ensures treatment rooms are stocked appropriately.

Skills

CPR Certification

Basic computer knowledge

Office equipment operation

Education

LPN degree

Valid State LPN License

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Overview

Job Description Assists physician(s) with patient care in order to maximize physician productivity. Maintains cleanliness and organization of clinic and exam rooms. Assists with stocking room supplies and maintaining clinic logs.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Collaborates with surgeons and physician assistants to ensure patient understands surgical procedures and policies and obtains all necessary authorizations and consents.
• Documents patient progress by taking pre- and post-procedure photographs or 3D-images, and uploads documentation into EMR/EHR and to patient portal.
• Proactively follows up with patients post-operatively.
• Performs suture and drain removal for post-operative patients as instructed.
• Triages patient calls, documents patient concerns and questions, facilitates appointments, and ensures questions/concerns are addressed in a timely manner.
• Coordinates scheduling of both cosmetic and insurance minor office procedures, and assists surgeons during procedures, if necessary.
• Inventory management- our nursing staff tracks and manages surgical implants, garments, injectables, and clinic supplies. Works with the team to ensure that all treatment rooms are stocked appropriately.

Qualifications

• LPN degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid State LPN License
• Maintains CPR Certification
• 1+ years of recent experience in a medical office in a similar capacity preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to operate standard office equipment.

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