LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse OBGYN Office

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse OBGYN Office

• Syracuse

• Nursing Support
• Registered Nurses

• Full-time

• Opening on:
  Jan 7 2026

• CG-UCM OB/GYN
• Upstate Community Medical
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• 341074

Position Overview:

Following established procedures, prepare exam rooms and patients for physician or physician’s assistant’s examination. Assist with procedures as requested.

A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified full-time candidates.

Note:

Although each LPN may be assigned to a specific physician, all incumbents should be prepared to act as backup for each other as needed.

Please note this is not a NY State position
; the employer is Upstate Community Medical, P.C.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• On a daily basis, access the EMR system to obtain patient list and appointment times.
• On a daily basis review and prepare patient charts including:
  • Call for imaging and lab results
  • Call referring offices to obtain office notes and diagnostic testing results
  • Ensure a & b above are received in time for the physician to review prior to the patient’s appointment
• Promptly, and in a friendly warm manner, greet the patient in the waiting room.
  • If the physician is running late, let the patient know.
  • Escort the patient to the exam room.
• Room the patient including:
  • Taking vital signs
  • Update health history, medication list, and care team (primary care doctor, referring physician)
  • Respond to patient questions and/or refer to physician when necessary
  • Prior to leaving the exam room, accurately record all information into the EMR
• At all times, present a professional and warm demeanor with patients and other staff; exude a patient driven attitude.
• As requested by the physicians, be prepared to assist with a variety of basic procedures that may include:
  • Changing bandages and other dressings; applying steri-strips
  • Cleaning and irrigation of wounds
  • Suture removal
• After each patient leaves the exam room, and prior to the next patient entering it, clean and prepare the exam room to include:
  • Ensuring it is sufficiently stocked with general supplies, including patient gowns
• Prepare equipment for use, including ultra-sound machine.
• Coordinate with other LPN staff members to:
  • Change sterilization solution in each exam room every 28 days
  • Inventory and order all necessary supplies ensuring that the supply is never at zero
• In a timely manner, upon completion of physician dictation, prepare and disseminate letters to primary care and referring physicians.
  • Prepare employer doctor’s notes and any other correspondence as needed
• As needed or requested, assist front office with scheduling or rescheduling.
• As requested by the physician, call patients with test and/or exam results.
• Promptly complete paperwork as requested by patient or a variety of reasons including FMLA and disability forms.
  • Respond to insurance company inquiries.
• Safeguard patients right to privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Attend and actively participate in staff and other meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as needed to accomplish job standards and/or requested by management.

Education, Training and Previous Experience Requirements:

• Current New York State LPN certification
• Minimum of one year experience in an outpatient medical practice office; preferably in the surgical field
• Current CPR certification

Knowledge and Skills Needed to Perform Effectively in the Position:

• Ability to interact compassionately with a diverse group of patients.
• Excellent communications skills including written and verbal.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Good time management skills
• Ability to operate computer equipment sufficiently enough to complete job tasks.
• Ability to learn and apply software necessary to accurately complete job tasks, including EPIC.

Job Related Physical Abilities and Individual Needs in Order to Perform the Job in a Satisfactory Manner:

Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend and stoop. Must be able to speak and hear sufficient to communicate with patients and others. Ability to view a monitor/screen and enter data. Ability to physically assist patients as needed.

Expectations:

This section explains specific expectations for this position and may be in addition to those…