Bariatric Office LPN

General Summary

The Bariatric Office LPN assists the physician with examinations and procedures to serve bariatric patients in a professional, confidential and caring manner. Coordinates the flow of patients, phone calls, lab work and supplies to facilitate quality patient care and satisfaction. Facilitates access to medical center services through a computer‑based scheduling system or telephonic communications to meet customer needs. Obtains medical necessity/diagnosis, patient demographic and financial information and documents pre‑certification, authorization and referral information appropriately.

• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates core values.
• Greets patient, collects subjective and objective data and contributes to assessment and re‑assessment; documents appropriately in the chart; assists physician with all examinations and procedures.
• Retrieves messages and responds to calls from patients, pharmacies, hospitals and other medical offices via telephone and computer in a timely manner as directed by the physician.
• Maintains flow of patients in accordance with appointment times to avoid delays for the physician and undue waiting for patients.
• Keeps exam rooms clean, disinfected and stocked with necessary supplies; maintains a neat, organized and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Schedules inpatient/outpatient diagnostic and therapeutic tests/procedures; secures required patient demographic information including applicable physicians, medical necessity/diagnosis and pertinent clinical information as related to the scheduled procedure; documents pre‑certification/authorization/referral information when applicable.
• Explains tests/procedures and preparation as needed for adequate patient education.
• Reviews outpatient orders from the physician and/or physician staff; uses clinical judgment to review and follow up on appropriateness and completeness of physician orders as they relate to the ordered test or procedure.
• Responsible for compliance with OSHA and safety plans of the practice.

Graduation from a professional nursing program required. Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Nebraska required. Prior medical office experience preferred.

Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.