Building Location: 32nd Avenue Building
Department: 11220 Neurology
Job Description: Assists RN, Physician and other providers and provides direct patient care in the ambulatory care setting to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health. Will perform identified procedures for which competencies have been demonstrated. Cares for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted on age-related category.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Room Preparation and Maintenance:
- Prepare and clean patient rooms before and after each visit.
- Restock rooms with necessary supplies to maintain readiness.
- Regularly check for outdated supplies and medications, ensuring timely
disposal or replacement.
2. Supply and Medication Management:
- Monitor inventory levels of medical supplies and medications.
- Order and restock supplies and medications as needed.
- Draw up medications according to provider instructions and clinic
protocols.
3. Staff and Student Precepting:
- Provide orientation and training to new staff and students.
- Offer ongoing mentorship to ensure skill development and adherence to
protocols.
4. Chart Preparation and Management:
- Prepare charts for patient visits, ensuring all necessary information is
included.
- Obtain additional documentation or information during chart prep as
required.
5. Authorization and Denials Support:
- Check prior authorization statuses related to departmental needs.
- Collaborate with the prior authorization team to resolve insurance denials.
6. Administrative Duties:
- Scan, fax, and sort mail as needed.
- Schedule and reschedule patient appointments efficiently.
- Manage in-basket tasks, including responding to messages and handling
paperwork.
7. Clinic and Patient Support:
- Assist with ancillary visits, standing orders, and direct admissions.
- Provide education handouts to patients and families.
- Assist providers during clinic procedures as needed.
- Cover clinic staff during breaks and provide additional coverage as
required.
8.Technical and Facility Support:
- Submit IT and maintenance tickets to address technical or facility issues
promptly.
9. Additional Responsibilities:
- Follow through on tasks delegated by team members or leadership.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of all duties to support the clinic's
operations.
Education Qualifications: Licensure/Certification Qualifications: - Valid state license to practice practical nursing.
- BLS required or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
FTE: 1
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time: 8:00AM
Shift End Time: 5:00PM
Weekends: N/A
Holidays: No
Call Obligation: No
Union: Union Posting Deadline:
