LPN (Practice Operations) - Per Diem

Your Place In Vermont; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Your Place In Vermont in Springfield, VT is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our clinic team. Under direct supervision you will assist with patient flow, in-office procedures and scheduling in Gynecology and Urology.

Required: graduation from an accredited LPN program and Vermont license, BLS, six months of customer service/clerical experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Experience with EHRs and clinical procedures is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a practical nursing education program from an accredited institution.
• Six (6) months’ customer service/clerical experience, including computer operation.
• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Vermont or compact license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
• Experience in a physician office (preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Knowledge of clinical procedures, such as taking vital signs, collecting patient specimens, administering medications under supervision, and assisting with minor surgical procedures.
• Knowledge of office tasks, including scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, managing electronic health records (EHRs), verifying insurance information, and handling billing and coding processes.
• Excellent patient care and communication skills including the ability to explain procedures, educate patients on treatment plans, and provide emotional support.
• Infection control and PPE usage knowledge.
• HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality understanding.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and adapt in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient flow in the clinic.
• Respond to information requests appropriately.
• Under supervision, perform in-office procedures.
• Organize the clinic efficiently.
• Contribute to a pleasant team environment.
• Stock clinical rooms, order supplies, and room patients.
• Prepare and maintain patient charts.
• Cross cover in Gynecology and other specialties as needed.
• Schedule surgical procedures for Urology and Gynecology.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical experience

Microsoft Office

Vital signs

EHR knowledge

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Infection control

Time management

Multitasking

Education

LPN program graduate

BLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Description

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will:

• Demonstrate the ability to maintain patient flow in the clinic.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to requests for information in an appropriate way.
• Under direct supervision and direction of the practitioner, demonstrate the ability to perform procedures in the office setting.
• Demonstrate the ability to organize the clinic efficiently and effectively.
• Contribute to a pleasant and cooperative team environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to stock clinical rooms, order supplies and room patients as appropriate.
• Demonstrate the ability to accurately prepare and maintain patient charts.
• Cross cover in Gynecology and other Specialty Practices as needed.
• Schedule surgical procedures efficiently for Urology and Gynecology.

Requirements

• Graduate from a practical nursing education program from an accredited institution
• Six (6) months’ customer service/clerical experience, including computer operation
• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Vermont or compact license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
• Experience in a physician office (preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Knowledge of clinical procedures, such as taking vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate), collecting patient specimens (blood, urine, etc.) administering medications (under the supervision of a healthcare provider), and assisting with minor surgical procedures
• Knowledge of office tasks, including scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, managing electronic health records (EHRs), verifying insurance information, and handling billing and coding processes
• Excellent patient care and communication skills including the ability to explain procedures, educate patients on treatment plans, and provide emotional support
• Possesses a thorough understanding of infection control protocols and safety measures to prevent the spread of diseases including proper hand hygiene, using personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly, maintaining a clean and sterile environment, and following safety regulations
• Possesses a thorough understanding of medical ethics and legal principles, including patient confidentiality, informed consent, and compliance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing situations in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Salary Range: The base rate for this position is $23.00 - $28.00 per hour. The hourly range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the position. The rate for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate.

Springfield Hospital is proud to offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, 401k with an employer match, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, and referral bonuses. Employees are part of a close-knit, mission-driven team that values collaboration and growth.