Mohs Surgery Center

We are looking for an experienced LPN for our Dermatology/Mohs department. Minimum of 2 years’ experience preferred. In addition to the duties listed below, the ideal candidate for this position would have passion, understanding, and the ability to comfort patients in need. This is a full-time permanent position.

Essential Duties

• Verify patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit and capturing all Meaningful Use measures in the patient’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) and PQRS
• Prepare patients for examination by rooming the patient and recording their medical history
• Monitor patient flow by directing providers to the next patient; overseeing the providers schedule to maintain “on-time” status; check reception area to ensure all patients are accounted for
• Perform scribing tasks as directed by the provider; prepare prescriptions indicated during the exam for the provider’s signature at the conclusion of the exam
• Confirm patients understanding of the provider’s instructions at the completion of the exam
• Manage patient phone calls within your scope of practice and forward messages as needed to providers
• Become familiar with medical records, billing, and insurance requirements.
• Secure patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records and keeping patient information confidential
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
• Keep supplies ready in exam rooms by inventorying and restocking
• Assist with all surgical procedures; prepare consent forms for signature, organize instruments and/or supplies, clean, dry, sterilize/autoclave instruments
• Prepare liquid nitrogen containers for use at the beginning of each work period
• Prepare specimens for transport to pathology lab; keep biopsy book current; follow-up with final diagnosis and other data
• Oversee refills of patient medications; call patients with instructions from the provider as directed.
• Promote and instruct in the use of the patient web portal
• Maintain responsibility for compliance with bloodborne pathogen regulations; assistance with the clinic policy and procedures; maintenance of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all supplies and medications
• Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; calling for repairs
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications
• Serve and protect the practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements including all aspects of HIPAA regulations
• Enhance practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Other duties and tasks may/will be assigned /removed as needed from multiple sources