Primary Care Clinic LPN & Medication Authorization Nurse
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Clifton Fine Hospital
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Primary Care Clinic LPN & Medication Authorization Nurse
Clifton Fine Hospital
Posted 2 months ago
Full Time
Star Lake, New York
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The LPN will provide hands-on clinical care, including administering vaccines and performing point-of-care testing. Additionally, the role involves managing medication refills and prior authorizations to ensure coordinated patient care.
Qualifications
The Primary Care Clinic is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a current NYS LPN license. This role requires strong skills in medication authorization, refill management, and direct clinical care, including administering vaccines and performing POC testing. Experience in primary care or outpatient settings is preferred, along with excellent communication and patient-centered care abilities.
Job Description
Primary Care Clinic LPN & Medication Authorization Nurse
Location: Clifton‑Fine Region, NY Department: Primary Care Clinic Schedule: Full‑Time Reports To: Practice Manager & Supervising Provider
Clifton‑Fine Hospital's Primary Care Clinic is seeking a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our primary care team. This role blends hands‑on clinical care with medication authorization and refill management, ensuring patients receive timely, safe, and coordinated care. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy supporting patients across the full continuum of primary care, we want to meet you.
What You'll Do
Clinical Care
- Administer vaccines and medications per standing orders and provider direction
- Perform POC testing (A1c, glucose, strep, flu, UA, pregnancy tests)
- Assist with procedures (wound care, ear lavage, nebulizers, EKGs)
- Provide patient education and chronic disease support
Medication Authorization & Refill Management
- Process medication refills per protocol
- Complete medication prior authorizations using payer portals
- Communicate with pharmacies and troubleshoot coverage issues
- Track PA status and ensure timely follow‑up with patients and providers
Care Coordination Support
- Support chronic disease workflows (hypertension, diabetes, COPD, CHF)
- Conduct nurse visits (BP checks, inhaler teaching, glucose checks)
- Assist with care gap closure and follow‑up outreach
- Collaborate with Care Coordinators, Referral Coordinators, and providers
What You Need
- Current NYS LPN license in good standing
- Experience in primary care or outpatient settings preferred
- Strong understanding of medication workflows and prior authorizations
- Excellent communication, organization, and patient‑centered care skills
- Comfort working in a rural, team‑based environm
Why Join Us
- Mission‑driven rural healthcare environment
- Supportive, collaborative team culture
- Opportunity to shape innovative outpatient and chronic care models
- Competitive compensation and benefits
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Clifton Fine Hospital
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