LPN - Women's Health Office

Overview

Our Women’s Health office is seeking a motivated and energetic LPN to join our dynamic Women’s Health team in General Obstetrics. We offer a friendly, team‑oriented work environment centered on efficient, compassionate patient care. Under the direction of the attending physician, RN, Lead LPN, or practice coordinator, the LPN will provide direct patient care and assist with clinical functions for all providers.

• Obtains and accurately records patient’s vital signs.
• Documents components of the patient’s history.
• Communicates in an open and appropriate manner with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Participates in in‑office procedures under the direction and supervision of a licensed healthcare provider.
• Performs diagnostic CLIA waived testing.
• Performs venipuncture to obtain blood for lab testing.
• Handles prescription call‑backs per scope of practice.
• Preps the patient’s chart for pertinent clinical information.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and keeps examination rooms stocked.
• Adheres to AMC’s regulatory compliance issues.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. (required).
• Previous experience in a patient‑care setting (preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, patients, family members, or other employees.
• LPN licensed practical nurse, state licensure upon hire (required).

• Standing, walking, sitting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling.
• Constantly moving with repetitive motion; eye/hand/foot coordination; constant talking and hearing.
• Work conditions include exposure to extreme heat, humidity, noise, temperature change, and occasional vibration.

This role may require access to sensitive information, including HIPAA protected health data and other information regulated by federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members must ensure that access is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed for the intended purpose.

Reasonable efforts consistent with Albany Med Health System policies must protect information from unauthorized access and modification.

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.