LPN Care Coordination

Job Description

LPN Care Coordination

Astoria, NY

New York Cancer and Blood Specialists (NYCBS), a prominent and respected Oncology/Hematology group, is seeking a LPN Care Coordinator to join a well-established and growing pure sub-specialty practice with academic affiliation. Practice manages a freestanding outpatient Cancer Center with extensive chemotherapy administration, Radiation Oncology, Pharmacy and Research department..

In this role you will:

Follow all New York Cancer and Blood Specialists policies and procedures.

Update and maintain all electronic patient records and assist in transitioning hard copy records to digital format

Record patient information such as vital signs, weight and changes in medical history prior to each appointment

Clean and prepare examination rooms prior to patient appointments

Work in the front office taking care of tasks such as answering phone calls and greeting patients as they enter the facility

Assist in maintaining the medical inventory and placing orders for new materials as needed

Measure and record vital signs

Record patient interview, history, and chief complaint

Provide patient education in regards to medications, management of diseased, home treatments and special diets

Prepare patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests

Assist physician with exams

Perform phlebotomy and collect other lab specimens

Perform basic lab tests

Perform EKGs

Administer and document medication under a physician’s order and follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medical error.

We require:

Current NYS LPN license required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Previous experience in a lead role or demonstrated potential to act in a lead capacity.

Consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals.

Proficiency in OncoEMR.

Travel to any of the NYCBS locations

Hours: Monday-Friday

Salary up to $40 per hour based on experience. Benefits including Tuition Reimbursement, Health Insurance on day 1 of employment, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long term disability, 401k Plan, generous PTO time, 8 paid holidays (2 floating) and more.

Visit our website at: nycancer.com and follow us on Facebook

NYCBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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