McLeod Health
Physician Office LPN - McLeod Infectious Disease Seacoast - FT
McLeod Health, Little River, South Carolina, United States, 29566
Physician Office LPN - McLeod Infectious Disease Seacoast - FT
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Essential Job Responsibilities
Assists the physician in assessing the needs of patients based on history, observation, physical exam, telephone triage, and diagnostic data.
Perform direct patient care, including triage, assessment, procedures, treatments, patient education, discharge, and follow‑up instructions.
Formulate the initial database by collecting pertinent information through communication with patients and families, observation, and objective evaluation; record all relevant information in the patient’s chart.
Record data in the patient’s medical record as appropriate.
Perform specialized tests such as audiometry, electrocardiography, inhalation treatments, and selected laboratory procedures as needed.
Prepare medications and administer injections as ordered by the physician.
Assist the physician with treatments and procedures as needed.
Provide patient education appropriate to the situation.
Schedule testing and referral appointments per physician instructions.
Consult with patients on telephone calls, either addressing the problem or referring the call to the physician.
Perform follow‑up calls to patients as necessary.
Clean and straighten examination rooms between patients according to OSHA standards.
Keep all necessary instruments clean and available in examination rooms.
Set up and maintain equipment, and immediately notify the physician office manager or appropriate personnel of any malfunction.
Maintain medical supply inventory, check expiration dates on drugs and vaccines, and dispose of outdated medications; order all medical supplies and assist drug representatives as needed.
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of all equipment required to perform duties.
Promote a climate conducive to learning through encouragement of co‑workers’ formal and informal continuing education.
Assist with overall review of patient care quality by performing chart audits and prescribed data collection.
Actively participate in departmental QA projects, promoting the practice mission and philosophy.
Promote the practice by projecting a positive image.
Demonstrate a willingness to perform the duties of other department personnel when workload requires.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Training
Computer skills required.
Education / Certifications / Licenses
Current South Carolina (or compact state) licensure as an LPN (SCLLR) in good standing required.
Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.
About Us Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not‑for‑profit organization supported by more than 900 members on its medical staff and over 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health also counts approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18‑county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, hospice and home health services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including hospice and behavioral health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.
About The Team If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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Physician Office LPN - McLeod Infectious Disease Seacoast - FT
role at
McLeod Health .
Essential Job Responsibilities
Assists the physician in assessing the needs of patients based on history, observation, physical exam, telephone triage, and diagnostic data.
Perform direct patient care, including triage, assessment, procedures, treatments, patient education, discharge, and follow‑up instructions.
Formulate the initial database by collecting pertinent information through communication with patients and families, observation, and objective evaluation; record all relevant information in the patient’s chart.
Record data in the patient’s medical record as appropriate.
Perform specialized tests such as audiometry, electrocardiography, inhalation treatments, and selected laboratory procedures as needed.
Prepare medications and administer injections as ordered by the physician.
Assist the physician with treatments and procedures as needed.
Provide patient education appropriate to the situation.
Schedule testing and referral appointments per physician instructions.
Consult with patients on telephone calls, either addressing the problem or referring the call to the physician.
Perform follow‑up calls to patients as necessary.
Clean and straighten examination rooms between patients according to OSHA standards.
Keep all necessary instruments clean and available in examination rooms.
Set up and maintain equipment, and immediately notify the physician office manager or appropriate personnel of any malfunction.
Maintain medical supply inventory, check expiration dates on drugs and vaccines, and dispose of outdated medications; order all medical supplies and assist drug representatives as needed.
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of all equipment required to perform duties.
Promote a climate conducive to learning through encouragement of co‑workers’ formal and informal continuing education.
Assist with overall review of patient care quality by performing chart audits and prescribed data collection.
Actively participate in departmental QA projects, promoting the practice mission and philosophy.
Promote the practice by projecting a positive image.
Demonstrate a willingness to perform the duties of other department personnel when workload requires.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Training
Computer skills required.
Education / Certifications / Licenses
Current South Carolina (or compact state) licensure as an LPN (SCLLR) in good standing required.
Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.
About Us Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not‑for‑profit organization supported by more than 900 members on its medical staff and over 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health also counts approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18‑county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, hospice and home health services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including hospice and behavioral health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.
About The Team If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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