RN Specialty Care-Gastroenterology

Job Overview

The primary role for this Medical Office Registered Nurse (RN) will be working on prior authorizations of biologics. This role may also prepare and assist the physicians or advance practice providers in the examination and treatment of patients in the medical office. The Registered Nurse performs patient assessment and triage, arranges diagnostic testing and hospital admissions, administers patient medication and performs diagnostic testing in the medical office setting.

The Registered Nurse also works as part of the team in maintaining exam rooms and supplies and providing exceptional customer service.

• Contact insurance companies to obtain authorizations for biologics.
• Prepare patients for physician examination. This includes gathering patient assessment information relating to the patient's learning and education, ability, patient education and patient family education, measuring and recording vital signs, and accurately documenting the information in a timely manner in patient charts.
• Perform telephone triage, communicate and adjudicate physician/provider orders. Provide legible and signature authenticated documentation, as needed, of all actions taken, accurately and timely, to the patient's medical record.
• Perform phlebotomy, administer injections, immunizations and other special procedures demonstrating skills in the principles of infection prevention, reduction and controls appropriate for the medical setting.
• Provide follow‑up care for patients that includes, but is not limited to: arranging diagnostic testing, specialist appointments, hospital admissions, etc.
• Perform Quality Assurance functions and procedures necessary to meet and maintain regulatory requirements.
• Work cohesively as a member of the care delivery team in maintaining waiting areas, examination rooms, back office area, equipment and supplies. Also attend scheduled department meetings and continuously monitor organizational communications to ensure currency of knowledge on information and procedures.
• Perform laboratory testing in compliance with written policies and procedures that meet the requirements of Testing Personnel under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act '88 (CLIA).
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum:
  Associate of Science degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

• Minimum:
  Previous patient care experience.
• Preferred:
  One (1) year previous medical office experience in the office specialty area.

• Registered Nurse license, in good standing, in the state of Indiana by date of hire or transfer into the position.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association).

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.
• Self‑Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help.
• Work‑Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work.
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals.

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