LPN-Office Nurse

Location

Lafayette, LA | United States

Job description

The Office LPN/ Position is responsible for charting clinical staff/patient encounters in real time, such as during a home health care visit in patient's home or from a clinician's dictated information pertaining to the patient's encounter.

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Able to communicate with insurance providers in obtaining autorizations for home health services

· Responds appropriately to incoming office calls relating to the clinical needs of our organization

· Works with additional office staff in providing clear communication and documentation of EMR and other office protocol

· Process timely authorization of services for patient billing

· Follows the plan of care in providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

· Provides clear communication and accurate and timely documentation of EMR consistent with the plan of care.

· Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.•

· Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines to the clinician and/or clinical supervisor.

Requirements•

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Has three years nursing experience
• Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred
• Must be proficient in typing and good at spelling, punctuation, grammar, and oral communication
• Must be able to listen to complex Medical information and summarize in a clear, complete and concise fashion
• Must be possess excellent organizational skills
• Must be proficient in medical diagnosis coding

Job Types: Full-time,

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Experience:

• 3-5 years medical office management

License/Certification:

• LPN (Preferred)

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