LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - COVINGTON
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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
ABOUT NORTHLAKE NEPHROLOGY (NNI)
We are a multi-specialty clinic that has been servicing patients on the Northshore for over 25 years. We offer outpatient services in Covington, Slidell, Franklinton and Bogalusa. We specialize in Nephrology, Pulmonology, Infectious Disease and Primary Care and coordinate with our hospitalist group to follow up with patients as they leave the hospital.
POSITION SUMMARY: The successful candidate must be able to handle a fast-paced environment that is forever changing its landscape.
CLINICAL DUTIES: (may include but not limited to):
Escort patients to exam room and accurately records height, weight and vitals
Take medical history and chief complaint
Update medication list
Obtain prior authorizations for procedures/medications
Schedule procedures
Coordinate care with Primary Care Physician/Referring Physician
Administer injections
Getting materials ready for clinic
Sending lab orders
Obtaining lab results
Authorize prescription refills as directed
Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls
Enter medical history into EHR
Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to physicians
Daily patient calls are to be returned before the end of the day
Assist in cleaning the patient care area after patient visit is completed
Follow HIPAA privacy standards. All conversations regarding patients or patient’s information are to be conducted confidentially.
Requires travel to Bogalusa and Franklinton clinics 1 – 2x/month.
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: (may include but not limited to):
Answering telephones
Greeting patients
Updating and scanning to patient medical records
Updating patient demographics
Entering insurance information
Faxing and scanning
Insurance verifications and prior authorizations
Filling out insurance forms
Scheduling appointments
Checking in/out patients
Collecting co-pays and reconciling daily batch
Handle correspondence
Stocking and replenishing supplies
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Prior experience with EHR software
Microsoft Office experience required
Basic Life Support (AHA/CPR)
Patient-focused
Energetic
Problem-solving
Forward-thinking
Team Player
Excellent Communication Skills
Ability to adapt to change
Licensed Practical Nurse (New Graduates encouraged to apply)
BENEFITS
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Discount Plan
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Group Term Life and Whole Life Insurance
Cancer Insurance
Accident Insurance
Hospital Confinement Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
401(K) Retirement Plan
AT&T Employee Discount
Planet Fitness Special Offer
7 Paid Holidays
2 weeks Paid Time Off
HOURS
Monday-Thursday; 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday; 8:00am-4:00pm
We put our people first at NNI, and that shows in our generous benefits package.
Company retains the sole discretion to change the duties of the position at any time.
We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.
Must be COVID vaccinated before starting.
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