LPN - Danville Pediatrics Clinic - Sovah Health - Danville

Position Summary: 

• Provides clinical support to patients in the outpatient clinic under the supervision of the physician. Provides continuity and appropriate care to patients in accordance with applicable scope and standards. 

• Triages patients by phone and as walk-ins to clinic; escorts patients to exam rooms; monitors patient flow. 

• Accesses computer for patient reports; prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information. 

• Obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list, etc. 

• Performs office procedures; assists provider/physician with minor clinical procedures. 

• Manages prescriptions; calls in/faxes and eRx prescriptions as directed by provider/physician. 

• Schedules diagnostic tests and procedures as ordered by the provider/physician as needed. 

• Obtains patient referrals, pre-authorizations, and pre-certifications for patients using eCW. 

• Performs various administrative duties, including answering phone patient calls, returning phone calls, receiving and sorting incoming faxes, completing forms as requested or needed. 

• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient and families. 

• May administer medications, injections, immunizations; utilizes office and lab equipment for inpatient orders, lab tests. 

• Serves as a liaison between drug reps and physician, maintains drug sample closet. 

• Completes nurse visit notes and visit codes appropriately; completes assigned tasks through eCW. 

• Monitors refrigerator temperatures; manages hazardous waste. 

Who We Are: 

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a 250 bed hospital with the region's only designated Chest Pain Center & Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents, medical students, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants. 

Where We Are: 

From our beautiful rolling countryside to our thriving downtown, Danville offers big city amenities with quaint, small town charm. We are home to a thriving arts and entertainment scene, numerous local restaurants and shops, diverse educational institutions, and vast recreational opportunities.  

Why Choose Us: 

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees 

• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees 

• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance 

• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants 

• Professional development, Growth opportunities, and Mentor-based training 

• And much more… 

• Current LPN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or compact State required  

• Previous LPN experience preferred. 

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA) required 

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