Job Description
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Working directly with the physician, as the liaison between the patient and the physician for establishing and maintaining quality patient care.
- Utilizes clinical teamwork to oversee the interdisciplinary plan of care:
- Assesses the patient and family as appropriate.
- Plans and implements clinical care.
- Facilitates its delivery to patients and family members.
- Evaluates the process and outcome of clinical services in the practice and makes suggestions for improvement.
- Take vitals when necessary, administering medication, assisting in exams and procedures as needed
- Record patient history, chief complaint, pharmacy info, prescription list, etc. into EMR for physical
- Supply ordering, stocking and daily prep of exam rooms
- Ordering tests, obtaining prior authorizations
- Requesting and obtaining referrals, and scheduling patient visits and/or surgery
- Additional duties as assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Experience with electronic medical record strongly preferred (Athena a plus)
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook preferred
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school graduate or equivalent required.
- Graduate of accredited License Practical Nursing Program required.
- Current LPN license required.
- Previous experience preferred
About Steward Health Care
Over a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.
As the country's largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.
Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates more than 30 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
For more information, visit steward.org