Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs in Buffalo, NY

Buffalo Medical Group is one of Western New York's largest premier, multispecialty practices, we're always looking for people who share our commitment to quality patient-centered healthcare.

Currently we are seeking a Full Time LPN to join the Group in our Allergy office working at both our Williamsville and Lockport locations.

No Holidays and No Weekends

Schedule:

· Monday 7:00am – 5:30pm (Williamsville)

· Tuesday 6:30am – 5:00pm (Lockport)

· Wednesday 6:30am – 5:00pm (Williamsville)

· Friday 7:00am – 2:00pm (Williamsville)

The LPN position is a very important part of Buffalo Medical Group. Our LPNs are expected to maintain the highest level of customer service and professionalism and we ask that you are always courteous, professional and enthusiastic with all coworkers and patients.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patient interaction, by phone or in person, is courteous, tactful, efficient and precise.
• Maintains efficient and organized office setting.
• Utilizes the EMR to accurately document patient phone calls and schedule patient appointments, follow-up and testing.
• Performs and assists the physician with diagnostic procedures or treatments as directed.
• Responsible for performing complete allergy testing with the highest standard of professionalism encompassing all of BMG core principles
• Insures that all physician requests and patient follow-ups are completed in a timely, accurate and confidential manner
• Timely address and complete incoming faxes
• Insure compliance with anaphylaxis medication refills.
• Prepares examination rooms for patients, including stocking supplies and disposing of hazardous waste properly using standard safety precautions.
• Maintains inventory of immunotherapy supplies and office supplies.
• Responsible for rooming patients following BMG Protocol including obtaining vital signs; reviewing allergies; reviewing medication list; Influenza and pneumonia vaccine verifications; reviewing smoking history.
• Insures that office is prepared for daily patient care, including obtaining patient records and results for appointments, and proper referral or waiver, if indicated.
• Maintain a schedule for serum preparation and monitoring serum expiration dates
• Compounds and prepares immunotherapy serums according to provider order.
• Administers immunotherapy and therapeutic injections per provider order
• Contacts patients that are overdue for Immunotherapy.
• Renders patient care including but not limited to: nursing assessment of symptomatic patients and appropriate triage; patient education and follow-up.
• Answers phone call; address patient questions, pharmacy calls and triage patient calls recommending medical course and care and document in telephone encounter.
• Works with the physician and QI Department to address patient complaints.
• Oversees physician and provider template changes as well as overall schedule maintenance in Cadence system.
• Works with CBO claim representative on any office based updates and issues.
• Obtains ACT scores on all asthma patients
• Maintaining Excel spreadsheets for the office such as for the IVIG and Xolair patients
• Complies with BMG Corporate Compliance Policy and HIPAA regulations.
• Participates in worksite safety training programs.
• Complies with all Group policies and procedures, including mandatory annual in-services.
• Other tasks as assigned/required.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Active New York State License
• Experience with an EMR

Buffalo Medical Group offers full medical benefits along with generous paid time off, bonus opportunities, 401K (with employer match), and a profit sharing pension, in addition to free parking and minimal travel, with offices located between Williamsville, Orchard Park and Buffalo. As an industry leader in customer service and cutting edge EMR technology, BMG was recognized as 2017 Healthcare Company of the Year, and believes in Treating People Well!

Pay: $21.70 - $32.55 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Allergy: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• NYS LPN License (Required)

Work Location: In person