LPN or MA - Internal Medicine

Summit Health Management; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health Management is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in Norwalk, CT to support office visits with patient prep, monitoring and basic treatments. You will document patient data, assist physicians, and coordinate follow-up plans in a team-focused environment.

Responsibilities include patient education, medication administration within scope, and clerical support such as scheduling and pre-authorizations, while working under physician or RN supervision in a busy clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of LPN school program.
• Current licensure as LPN in state of Connecticut.
• BLS certified upon hire.
• IV and/or phlebotomy skills highly preferred.
• Completes competency skill checklist within first 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care in office visits, including preparing patients for exams and procedures.
• Explains treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.
• Administers medications including injections and IV therapy within licensure scope.
• Performs basic treatments such as wound care and catheterizations as needed.
• Enters patient information accurately and manages physician's desktop efficiently.
• Handles clerical tasks such as scheduling, pre-authorizations and telephone inquiries.
• Manages medical inventory and ensures supplies meet par levels.
• Works under supervision of physician or Registered Nurse.

Skills

IV therapy

Phlebotomy

Patient care

BLS readiness

Education

LPN license (CT)

BLS certification

Job description

About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

Office Visits

• Introduces self to patient while escorting patient into the exam room.
• Prepares the patient for exams and procedures.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.
• Administers medications including all types of injections, IV therapy as needed and within the scope of licensure.
• Provide basic patient care and treatments, such as but not limited to: dressing wounds, performing catheterizations or applying compresses.
• Collects, labels and processes specimens accurately.
• Cleans and prepare medical treatment rooms for patient visits.
• Assemble and use equipment appropriate to specific medical practice.
• Schedule follow-up appointments for patients as needed.
• Communicates delays effectively when necessary.

Charting

• Enters patient information into the computer accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manages the physician's desktop accurately and in a timely and efficient manner.

Miscellaneous

• Provides clerical support to patients such as but not limited to making appointments, booking procedures, obtaining pre-authorizations and answering telephones.
• Manages medical inventory and supply ordering based on par levels.
• Must work under the supervision of the physician or Registered Nurse.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of LPN school program
• Current licensure as LPN in state of Connecticut
• BLS certified upon hire
• IV and/or phlebotomy skills highly preferred
• Completes competency skill checklist within first 3 months

About Our Commitment - Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Join our Talent Network!

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care. The work we do is changing the lives of our patients, our communities, and each other. Join us as we deliver the care we want to see in the world. Together, we can create better outcomes for all.