Licensed Practical Nurse - Phone Triage

Overview Licensed Practical Nurse - University Associates in Obstetrics & Gynecology, UFPC Location: Commack, NY Schedule: Full Time Days/Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30 AM - 5 PM Pay: $28.62 - $35.74 Our compensation philosophy aims to provide marketable compensation programs and to compensate employees based on relevant experience and education. Individual compensation discussions begin during the hiring process and may occur during job review and promotional opportunities. Salaries vary depending on experience, education and current market for the position. Human Resources determines the external and internal equitable salary for each employee. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents Stony Brook CPMP’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Responsibilities SUMMARY: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides support to patients and providers in conjunction with Registered Nurses (RN) under the supervision of the Practice. Job Duties & Essential Functions: Accurately collects clinical data on patients and demonstrates competency in reporting abnormalities to Medical Provider. Field patient phone calls and troubleshoot medication management issues. Process medication renewals and complete prior authorizations as needed. Documents nursing observations, interventions, and patient’s response to treatment in patient records. Ensures that patients receive timely and appropriate care within the delivery system and facilitates internal and external referrals in collaboration with the Registered Nurse (RN). Maintains standard precautions in the provision of patient care. Demonstrates competency in answering phones, documenting clear, concise messages in EMR, providing accurate information to patients and providers, retrieval of reports. Keeps records of all laboratory work sent, files laboratory reports on client record, and prepares and processes Lab/Diagnostic requisitions. Conforms to policies and regulations governing patient rights and confidentiality of information. Adheres to protocol for patient message workflow. Perform all other related duties as assigned by management. Qualifications Required Education & Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing. Currently registered in New York State as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Must have excellent communications skills. Six months or more of experience working in a high volume ambulatory care setting answering phones, fielding messages via EMR. Preferred Qualifications: Three years’ experience in ambulatory care setting required as a LPN. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with patients, staff and medical providers. The employee must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. This position is active and requires the employee to constantly move about in the office to assist patients, staff and medical providers. Any additional physical demands will be outlined and provided by management. Additional Notes The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of CPMP. Equal Employment Opportunity CPMP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. CPMP expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. Improper interference with the ability of CPMP’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stonybrookphysicians