Accountabilities:
- As an LPN, this position is primarily responsible for the delivery of health care services to students under supervision of an RN or provider in accordance with NYS Education law Section 6902. Areas of focus include:
- Efficient and accurate rooming of patients including electronic documentation of vital signs, review of medication list, allergy list, and any other screenings per clinic policy/procedure.
- Providing accurate and effective supervised triage.
- Ensuring accurate and timely capture of key medical information for incoming students' required medical forms.
- Appropriately following protocol with respect to documentation and communicating student health information to impacted stakeholders.
- Proper administration and documentation of ordered vaccines or medications.
- Maintaining stocking of clinical areas.
- As assigned, may be accountable for efficient and effective operation of specific supervised clinics (e.g. allergy shot clinic, immunization clinics).
- Provides cross-functional support for inbound/outbound document processing and maintaining electronic health records according to Student Health Services' confidentiality policy and best practices.
- Upholding confidentiality of all health and wellness support services in the university's Student Health Services, and other locations, including the department's EHR and other practice management systems.
- Provides cross-functional support with medical referrals, requests for insurance authorization, and prescription authorizations.
- Actively participate in integrated Health and Wellness meetings, committees, and student-focused activities.
- Providing assistance and logistical support for department, Health and Wellness programming, and off-site medical clinics.
- Rotating weekend coverage (Saturday 9am-1pm).
- Attend department, division, and university meetings and participate in other committees as requested.
- Performing other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), in accordance with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act. CSAs are required to and responsible for reporting allegations of crimes they receive from students and employees to the Campus Safety Department.
Professional Experience/Qualifications:
- Must possess current New York State licensure and registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at time of application.
- Maintenance of the following are required: New York State licensure; BLS/AED healthcare professional certification; CPR; and annual OSHA and bloodborne pathogen training is required.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced work environment with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, anticipating the needs of the team, and delivering outcomes.
- Proficient with current medical office technologies.
- Ability to balance requests from several people and have proven ability to prioritize tasks with conflicting deadlines, handle frequent interruptions, work in an open office environment.
- Demonstrated excellent problem solving; analytical and critical thinking skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a medical office environment working with student populations.
- Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment and experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software systems and Google, Excel software.
- Experience fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment, sensitive to students with physical and mental health challenges.
- Ability to demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the desire and ability to successfully work with a broad spectrum of individual identities, including personal, social, and otherwise.
Education:
Completion of an accredited licensed practical nurse program and current NYS license.
Physical Demands:
Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds and standing or walking for more than six (6) hours per day. The work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment. Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training.
EEO Statement:
The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws or Executive Orders.
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