What you will do face to face with patients:

· Greet patients and escort them to the primary care wing of our office at 325 IL Rt 2 in Dixon

· Obtain height, weight and vital signs

· Assist with collection of chief complaint, health history and screening needs

· Enter active medications, allergies, pharmacy information, etc.

· Assess tolerance to new or changed medications

· Provide medication samples

· Assess need for immunizations due and alert provider of specific needs

· Collect labs i.e. throat swabs, urine dips, covid swabs, influenza swabs, blood draws, etc.

· Obtain accu-checks

· Perform injections

· Perform wound care or dressing changes

· Perform nebulizer treatments

· Provide written visit/diagnosis education

· Schedule follow ups

· Fax orders to labs

· Assist with immediate medication orders for patients with acute needs such as high blood pressure or diabetes

· Respond to medical emergencies

What you will do on behalf of patients:

· Scheduling appointments

· Process and fax referrals

· Follow up with patients to ensure labs are getting drawn

· Obtain records from other providers

· Triage phone calls

· Communicate with other services such as transportation, residential treatment providers, recovery homes, etc.

· Communicate with pharmacies and labs

· Assist patients with obtaining medication from Sinnissippi's onsite pharmacy, Genoa

· Assist patients with compiling an accurate and complete medication list

Some administrative functions you can expect to complete:

· Room prep between patients

· Chart prep for future patients

· Supply inventory and stocking/restocking

· Preparing and sending letters of missed appointments

· Assist in the creation of processes for workflow

As this is a newly created role, it is expected that there will be other reasonable duties not listed that will become expectations.

Successful candidates will have:

· Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work in cross-functional teams

· Self-motivation and an interest in being involved in new ventures

· Ability to make good decisions for situations that might not be standard practice

· Good computer skills and the ability to navigate electronic medical record software

Who you are (basic qualifications):

· Licensed as an LPN or RN in the State of Illinois

· 3-5 years of experience in outpatient healthcare settings

· Stable work history

· Interest or experience with patients with a behavioral health or substance use diagnosis

Sinnissippi Centers offers a competitive benefits package and healthcare plan.

• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Agency-provided Life insurance
• Supplemental Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) Retirement plan with 50% employer match

Base salary starts at $62,071/year. This is a salaried position. To meet patient needs the schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on site at 325 IL Route 2, Dixon.

Equal Employment Opportunity

YOU are welcome at Sinnissippi Centers. We understand that each person is unique and rooted in their individual culture. We proudly believe that diversity, equity, and inclusiveness are vital to our mission, vision, and values, and are important for healthy communities Using evidence-based practices, our approach of trauma-informed care, driven by diversity, equity, and inclusion, creates a safe place where people are seen, heard, valued, empowered to succeed, and can proudly see themselves-as consumers, as staff, and as community members.

There is no room for prejudice nor discrimination in our mission, vision, or values.

· Our Vision: Together creating the highest level of care, empowering people of all ages to find joy and hope.

· Our Values: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Humor, Collaboration, Acceptance, & Quality.

If you can relate to these values and want to get in on the ground floor of a new way to meet the needs of behavioral health patients, complete an application today. We can't wait to meet you!