LPN
Company: Oak Orchard Community Health Center
Location: Batavia
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The LPN will work as a member of the Clinical Care Team,
assisting medical providers in direct patient care and maintaining
processes that result in efficient, high quality nursing and
medical care. Job Responsibilities: Maintains patient flow by
preparing patients for their visits with providers. Assists
Providers in responding to patient needs related to medications,
lab results, procedures, preventative/health maintenance measures.
Perform pre-visit planning: Utilize software tools (eg Azara) and
chart review to anticipate health maintenance, preventive and
chronic care needs of each day’s scheduled patients and assess
where acute visits may be accommodated; Huddles as needed with
providers, care managers and other care team members (Patient
Engagement, PSRs). Room/Prepare patients for provider
visit:height/weight, vitals, med reconciliation, verify allergies,
social history/smoking status, verify pharmacy, prepare refills;
Follow health maintenance and chronic care protocols and enter as
appropriate into chart/alert provider/provide to patient (eg
mammogram req, colonoscopy referrals, FIT test kits); Set up
room/prepare patient as appropriate for procedures/examinations;
chaperone visit as needed; prepare consent forms, screening forms,
smartforms, paperwork as needed. Performs in-house labs (lead,
cholesterol, strep tests, urine, pregnancy tests, hemoglobin a1c)
and procedures (eg EKG, peak flow meter) in accordance with
standard nursing practice and/or health maintenance/chronic care
protocols. Prepare lab specimens to be sent to the lab (DrugScan,
biopsy, PAP, etc.) Provide age and patient appropriate screenings
(eg Hearing/vision screening, PAM/Patient Activation Measure) and
document/report as appropriate. Medication refill requests: review
medlist/chart/dosing, check I-STOP (Prescription Monitoring
System), load into EHR field for provider. Administer vaccines,
injections, PPDs in accordance with standard nursing protocols and
document appropriately (including NYSIIS). Answer and document
phone calls from patients, pharmacies, etc.in accordance with HIPAA
regulations. Provide nurse visits for patients: eg, blood pressure
checks, allergy injections, vaccines and correctly and consistently
reassign nurse visits to that day’s appropriate on site provider.
Clean exam rooms between each patient and as necessary. Stock exam
rooms consistently and appropriately to maintain efficiency,
quality and safety for patients and staff. Preload new patient
clinical chart information/history: Immunizations, Medications,
Problem Lists, Past Medical/Social/Family history. Complete
paperwork as needed for Providers/patients. Initiates and completes
all parts of medication prior-authorization requests based on
insurance requirements. Perform family medicine/pediatric ED
recalls. Perform machine/POCT controls in accordance with
manufacturer recommendations/industry standards. Accept
deliveries/orders and put supplies away. Document
refrigerator/freezer temps twice a day. Check expiration dates:
injections, medications, samples, instruments and supplies.
Sanitize instruments after using. Monthly job duties (specific to
each nurse). Maintain accurate and pertinent documentation in EHR
according to guidelines in “Documentation of the Patient Record”.
Adhere to center infection control policies. Keep work area neat
and tidy. Actively participate in QAPI activities. Participate in
monthly nursing staff meetings and any other staff meetings within
the organization. Maintain current Relias training. Adhere to all
Oak Orchard policies and procedures. Any other reasonable requests
from management. Requirements Skills / Qualifications: Ability to
work with a diverse patient population Experience with EMR systems
Excellent attention to detail Ability to communicate both written
and verbally Required Education and Experience: Graduate of an
accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurse with a current
valid license to practice nursing in New York State. One year of
experience in a nursing role preferred. Comprehensive Benefits:
Health / Dental /Vision Insurance Retirement Plan Tuition
Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness Generous Time Off
Salary Description $27.00-$30.50
Keywords: Oak Orchard Community Health Center, Tonawanda , LPN, Healthcare , Batavia, New York
