[Hiring] Physician Office - PT - LPN - Dillon Family Medicine @McLeod Health

Role Description

• Assists the physician in assessing the needs of patients based on data collected through history, observation, physical exam, telephone triage, and analysis of diagnostic data.
• Performs direct patient care, including triage, assessment, procedures, treatments, patient education, discharge, and follow-up instructions.
• Prepares patients to be seen by the physician.
• Formulates the initial database by systematically collecting pertinent information through communication with patients and families, observation, and objective evaluation, including vital signs, history, and chief complaint.
• Records database in the patient’s medical record as appropriate.
• Performs specialized tests such as audiometry, electrocardiography, inhalation treatments, and selected laboratory procedures as needed.
• Prepares medications and gives injections as ordered by the physician.
• Assists the physician with treatments and procedures as needed.
• Provides patient education appropriate to the situation.
• Schedules testing and referral appointments for patients per physician instructions.
• Consults with patients on telephone calls, addressing problems or referring calls to the physician.
• Performs follow-up calls to patients as necessary.
• Cleans and straightens examination rooms between patients according to OSHA standards.
• Keeps all necessary instruments clean and in examination rooms.
• Sets up and maintains equipment, notifying the physician office manager or appropriate personnel of any malfunction.
• Maintains medical supply inventory, checks expiration dates on drugs and vaccines, and disposes of outdated medications.
• Orders all medical supplies and assists drug representatives as needed.
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of all equipment needed to perform duties.
• Promotes a climate conducive to learning through encouragement of co-worker’s formal and informal continuing education.
• Assists with overall review of quality of patient care by performing chart audits and prescribed data collection.
• Actively participates in departmental QA projects and promotes the practice mission and philosophy.
• Promotes the practice by projecting a positive image.
• Demonstrates a willingness to perform the duties of other department personnel when workload requires.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Computer skills required.
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Basic Life Support.

Company Description

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not-for-profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area.

• Operates seven hospitals, three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice, and Home Health Services.
• Currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health.
• Hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon, and McLeod Behavioral Health.

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.