Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Dent NeurologicInstitute is committed to excellence in all we do. Our culture is built on 4 key pillars:respect, quality, productivity, and well-being. By remaining dedicated to these values and the overall mission, we arededicated to making a difference for both patients and colleagues. When you join the Dent team, you can takeadvantage of a variety of benefits:

• Work-Life Balance(no overnight shifts)
• Medical, Dental& Vision Plans
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) RetirementPlan
• Critical Illness,Accident, & Legal Plans
• Wellness Program
• Learning &Development Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Free Onsite Parkingat All Locations

Working hours: Per Diem, Monday - Friday

Location: Spine Center - Williamsville, NY

Responsibilities:

• Support patient care with an emphasis on patient response; maintains liaison with physicians and practice administration to ensure efficient and effective patient care services.
• Confers with the patient to obtain accurate information for records, explains procedures;' ensure completion of chart information prior to examination by provider. Accurate documentation in Chart/EMR after each patient is seen and/or assisted is crucial to the patients continued follow-up.
• If patient is requesting prescription; chart/EMR information must be checked to confirm accuracy and legitimacy of request. Please note drug allergies, contact number and pharmacy information. Once information is received the appropriate phone calls should be made to pharmacy, etc. in the order deemed most crucial.
• Assists in completion of insurance/compensation/disability/prior authorization forms.
• Coordinates scheduling with medical secretary.
• Maintain work area in clean and orderly condition; set up, clean and disinfect examination rooms; monitor and ensure appropriate inventory of medical supplies in examination rooms; replenish as required
• Contributes to patient care through patient and family education, distributing recourse literature and community service recommendations and referrals as needed.
• May be required to escort and/or transport patients to the examination room and other clinic locations, if necessary
• May be required to assist with bio-hazard cleanup (i.e. restroom, waiting area, exam room following universal precautions/kits)
• Maintains competence through continuing education and in-service training.

Compensation:

• Most candidates will start within the first quartile of the pay range
• Rates are commensurate with experience

EEO Statement

Dent Neurologic Institute offers an inclusive work environment built on kindness and respect for all. Dent provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws as the basis for an employment decision. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.