What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Care Coordination position at New York Cancer & Blood Specialists?
LPN Care Coordination
Elmhurst, NY
New York Cancer and Blood Specialists (NYCBS), a prominent and respected Oncology/Hematology group, is seeking a LPN Care Coordinator to join a well-established and growing pure sub-specialty practice with academic affiliation. Practice manages a freestanding outpatient Cancer Center with extensive chemotherapy administration, Radiation Oncology, Pharmacy and Research department..
In this role you will:
- Follow all New York Cancer and Blood Specialists policies and procedures.
- Update and maintain all electronic patient records and assist in transitioning hard copy records to digital format
- Record patient information such as vital signs, weight and changes in medical history prior to each appointment
- Clean and prepare examination rooms prior to patient appointments
- Work in the front office taking care of tasks such as answering phone calls and greeting patients as they enter the facility
- Assist in maintaining the medical inventory and placing orders for new materials as needed
- Measure and record vital signs
- Record patient interview, history, and chief complaint
- Provide patient education in regards to medications, management of diseased, home treatments and special diets
- Prepare patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests
- Assist physician with exams
- Perform phlebotomy and collect other lab specimens
- Perform basic lab tests
- Perform EKGs
- Administer and document medication under a physician’s order and follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medical error.
We require:
- Current NYS LPN license required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Previous experience in a lead role or demonstrated potential to act in a lead capacity.
- Consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals.
- Proficiency in OncoEMR.
- Travel to any of the NYCBS locations
Hours: Monday-Friday
Salary up to $40 per hour based on experience. Benefits including Tuition Reimbursement, Health Insurance on day 1 of employment, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long term disability, 401k Plan, generous PTO time, 8 paid holidays (2 floating) and more.
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NYCBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $40
