Procedures/Drugs/Inventory:
- Assist physicians with procedures, BP, Glucometer
- Drawing up drugs for injections
- Drawing up drugs for Endophthalmitis – Prepare antibiotics for intravitreal injection
- Complete lab requisitions; call lab for specimen pick up if needed; Follow up on all labs. Scan results into MDI
- Maintain inventory of all drugs using PODIS
- Verify inventory balances to PODIS at the end of each day
- Logging in new deliveries of drugs into PODIS
- Call patients after 1 time injections Avastin, Lucentis, Eylea, Ozurdex and Illuvien
- Prepare retrobulbar and subconj anesthesia
- Checking expiration dates & stock levels of all drugs
- Order Avastin and monitor all drug supply I.e., Kenalog and order when needed
- Monitor inventory of Eylea & Lucentis
- Completing Disability forms/DMV forms/all excuse letters-school/work/gym. When complete scan into MDI
- Complete referral forms for patients (Forsee/Helen Keller/Lighthouse). When complete scan into MDI
- Monitor Emergency Kit, Spill kit & Endophthalmitis kit inventories and expiration dates
- Monitor Refrigerator temperatures; document them in the logbook
- Coordinating appointments and necessary paperwork for PDT treatments
- Make sure all rooms are shut down and closed at the end of the day – equipment cleaned, turned off and covered
Qualifications:
- Valid LPN license in the state of NY
- Proven experience in medication administration and case management
- Proficient in taking vital signs accurately
- Strong understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and laboratory procedures
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 36 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- NYS LPN License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Garden City, NY (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Garden City, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person