Registered Nurse Specialist Phone Triage

Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus

8111 S Emerson Ave Indianapolis, Indiana 46237

Just who is the RN Phone Triage? A person who thrives in a fast-paced, busy environment. A person who is able to efficiently answer calls, listen and determine the best course of action - and do it all day long. A person who can work through the voice mails and the in-basket and make sure each patient touched is helped pleasantly and properly.

WHO WE ARE

Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana and Illinois. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life;
Fidelity to Our Mission;
Compassionate Concern;
Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients. With 12 hospital ministries, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care. Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Registered Nurse Specialist, Phone Triage, Breast Specialists, Full Time

* Work with physicians, nurses, and patients to resolve questions concerning medications, health education, and medical advice within skill level and scope of practice.

* Assist the patient by acquiring the appropriate appointment, as needed.

* Record and maintain complete and accurate records of patient and physician communications regarding medical care, according to standard medical record documentation requirements.

* Retrieve messages from phone mail in a timely manner and respond to patient needs, according to medical priority.

* Document all incoming calls according to established department routine.

* Follow through in a timely manner on patient requests.

* Submit electronically/fax new prescriptions and refill prescriptions, according to Physician orders.

* Serve as a resource to clinic staff regarding medical information, patient assessment, and nursing management of illness.

* Perform document scanning, as needed.

* Acquire pre-certs/prior authorizations for patient needs.

* Provide test results.

Qualifications

* Required Associate's Degree Nursing/Patient Care

* Preferred Bachelor's Degree Nursing/Patient Care

* Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association

* Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board

TRAVEL IS

REQUIRED:

Never or Rarely

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.