Triage LPN Remote

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Explore opportunities with American Health Network (AHN), part of the Optum family of businesses. Here, you’ll be part of a team that offers quality, affordable care that’s backed by a global organization, committed to improving the lives of those we serve. We operate in over 70 medical offices in Indiana and Ohio with 1,200 employees. Our markets are continuing to grow and we’re looking for talented individuals who share our passion for quality care to join our team in provider or office positions.

As a health-focused organization, we will empower you with resources that support your work-life flexibility as well as your physical, emotional and financial well-being. This is an opportunity to join a team that helps people feel their best and a chance to discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Licensed Practical Nurse assists in the care of patients.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Patient Care Functions

  • Interviews patients regarding medical concerns

  • Records vital signs and other health-related issues on patients’ charts

  • Obtains patient medical histories

  • Reviews physician orders and lab requests and follows up as needed
  • Communicates test results to patients as directed
  • Calls in prescriptions/order refills as approved and directed
  • Assists in patient education with related educational tools, periodicals, flyers, and handouts
  • Assists with Department of Transportation, FMLA, and Medical Disability application forms

  • Triage patient telephone calls

• Administrative Functions
  • Inputs data into the computer to maintain patient records
  • Routes necessary paperwork associated with patient referrals
  • Contacts other medical practices as needed to make referrals
  • Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials
  • Pre-certifies exams and collects pre-certifications from managed care
  • Faxes reports

  • Performs daily refrigerator temperature checks and maintains accurate logs

• Other Functions
  • Attends meetings and participates on committees as requested
  • Reviews current literature and attends training sessions and seminars to keep informed of new developments in the field
  • Performs other related duties and responsibilities as directed

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and one year of related experience and/or training
• Graduation from an accredited LPN program and a current unencumbered state license is required (or must have applied for transfer of license from another state)
• BLS certification
• PALS certification
• ACLS certification
• Knowledge of the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures
• Knowledge of medications and their effects on patients
• Knowledge of patient education principles
• Knowledge of and ability to apply appropriate delegation
• Knowledge of general insurance procedures
• Knowledge of specific immunization guidelines for all ages
• Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail systems, and web-based programs
• Proven skill in using various types of equipment for examination and treatment procedures
• Proven skill in taking vital signs
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Demonstrated ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate with a variety of people, both on a…