UnityPoint Health
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
The role involves functioning as a clinician, educator, and resource for patients, assisting physicians with office procedures, and triaging incoming patients according to established criteria. Responsibilities also include developing standards of care, providing patient teaching, coordinating care, consulting, and handling preauthorizations with insurance companies.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses or Certified Medical Assistant through NHA, AAMA, NCT, or AMT, and a high school diploma is required if working in a complex CLIA lab. Preferred qualifications include previous clinical experience in a medical office, strong interpersonal and computer skills, and the ability to work effectively as a team member.
Function as a clinician, educator and resource for patients within their specialty of care and assist physicians with office procedures. Triage incoming patients ensuring compliance with established admission/acceptance criteria. Direct appointments and referrals as determined by the current criteria. Develop, implement and evaluate the standards of practice and care for the patient population. Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members. Responsible for the development and ongoing coordination of care for patients. Act as a consultant both within the institution and to outside agencies or groups. Conduct or facilitate implementation of research studies and translate research findings into nursing practice. Preauthorize care/procedures with insurance companies.
Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses or Certified Medical Assistant through NHA, AAMA, NCT or AMT High school diploma required if work is performed in a complex CLIA lab. Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills. Ability to work as a team member. Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures
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