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

Education/Experience

• Proof of graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program

License/Certification

• Employee must be eligible for registration with the Washington State Department of Health
• Current healthcare provider BLS Certification

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Download our employment application here.