About the position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at The Little Clinic in Wichita, Kansas, is a part-time role that operates under the day-to-day direction of the on-duty Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. The primary responsibility of the LPN is to maximize patient flow through the clinic while ensuring an excellent patient experience. This involves performing a variety of clinical and administrative tasks, including electronic medical record (EMR) documentation, in accordance with company policies. The LPN is expected to embody and demonstrate the company's core values, which include respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others. At The Little Clinic, the mission is to simplify healthcare in America, and the organization takes pride in helping individuals lead healthier lives within their communities. The clinics are staffed by a collaborative team of healthcare professionals, including board-certified nurse practitioners, physician assistants, licensed practical nurses, and patient care technicians. The focus of the healthcare team is to promote health and wellness through the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, preventative medicine, and individualized patient education. The organization values its employees and strives to provide the necessary resources for personal and professional growth, offering competitive benefits and ongoing development opportunities. The LPN will play a crucial role in maintaining a '365-day survey-ready' environment, which is essential for maintaining Joint Commission Accreditation. This includes collecting patients' health information and medical history, relaying information between patients and providers, conducting biometric screenings, and administering immunizations as prescribed by the provider. The LPN will also assist in various administrative tasks, such as managing patient registration, answering questions while adhering to HIPAA guidelines, and ensuring the clinic space is clean and organized. The role may require independent travel to designated clinics within a specified geographic area, and participation in off-site events and monthly screening events is also expected.
Responsibilities
- Maximize patient flow through the clinic while providing an excellent patient experience.
- Perform clinical and administrative tasks, including EMR documentation, in accordance with company policy.
- Assist in maintaining a '365-day survey-ready' environment for Joint Commission Accreditation.
- Collect patients' health information and medical history.
- Relay information between patients and providers.
- Conduct biometric screenings and administer flu and pneumonia immunizations as prescribed by the provider.
- Escort patients to the exam room and determine their chief complaint.
- Consult with the provider regarding questions related to scope of services.
- Greet customers or potential patients in the clinic.
- Clean and organize the clinic space daily, including taking out trash and cleaning floors.
- Answer questions while following HIPAA guidelines in the front area.
- Utilize the PERK system for patient management.
- Determine method of payment and complete the registration process for patients.
- Scan all appropriate documents and alert the provider if they need to complete scanning.
- Collect payments and log them in the EMR system.
- Process patients in the waiting area and provide guidance on registration and services.
- Answer phones, respond to questions, and return calls as necessary.
- Participate in off-site events and monthly screening events, preparing supplies and registering patients.
- Put together weekly supply orders for provider's approval.
- Prepare packages and mail for shipping.
- Travel to designated clinics within a specified geographic area.
Requirements
- Current and valid LPN or LVN license.
- Basic computer skills.
- Excellent customer service, organizational, and task-management skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team-based environment.
- Ability to travel independently as needed.
- Basic math skills.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits and rewards
- Ongoing opportunities for growth and development
