Triage LPN

Job Title: Triage LPN

Location: Decatur
Position Type: Contract to Hire

About Us:
Join our dedicated healthcare team committed to providing exceptional patient care. We are seeking an organized and compassionate Triage Nurse who excels in a fast-paced environment and values close collaboration with medical providers.

Job Summary:
The Triage Nurse will primarily manage patient communication and data entry while maintaining strong relationships with providers and patients. This role involves sitting for extended periods and requires proficiency in computer use and patient-focused service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Communication:
  • Check voicemail messages and document them accurately in the EHR system, forwarding necessary information to providers.
• Prescription Management:
  • Handle prescription refills, knowing when to process them independently and when to consult with a provider.
  • Understand and adapt to varying provider preferences for refills.
  • Process prior authorizations for medications as needed.
• Medical Records Management:
  • Send medical records to referring doctors and labor and delivery (L&D) departments.
• Appointment Coordination:
  • Schedule appointments with maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialists and other healthcare professionals as necessary.
• Collaboration and Meetings:
  • Work closely with all providers to foster effective communication and teamwork.
  • Attend Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) meetings, take notes, and follow up with patients or referring doctors accordingly.

Requirements:

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with EHR systems.
• Typing and listening skills to efficiently document and process patient messages.
• Ability to build positive relationships with providers and other staff members.
• Experience in handling prescription refills and prior authorizations.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage medical records and coordinate appointments.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19; if not, vaccination will be administered on the first day.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a similar role within a medical office or clinical setting.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and patient triage procedures.

Job Description:

Are you ready to give your career a boost by bringing your talents and expertise to some of the nation's top companies? At Medix, we are dedicated to creating opportunities for talent through our Healthcare, Scientific and Information Technology divisions. Our dedicated recruiters offer a personalized service to make sure we truly understand your employment needs.

Schedule/ Shift: M - F 8am - 5pm

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances)

• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)

• 401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)

• Short Term Disability Insurance

• Term Life Insurance Plan

Medix is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.