Neurology Director oversees the operations of the neurology unit within a healthcare facility. Implements and develops the neurology services according to the organizational objective and in compliance with cost control methods. Being a Neurology Director directs neurology staff involved in the diagnosis and care of patients. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Neurology Director typically reports to top management. The Neurology Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Neurology Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Duties:
· Prepare and disinfect all back office clinical rooms
· Restock supplies
· Track inventory
· Rooming patients
· Vitals
· Update/ record patients medical hx and meds
· Address appointment concerns and symptoms
· Schedule appt
· Prep Botox for the day
· Redirect and fax out Imaging, labs, and any procedures (Physical therapy or lumbar punctures) ordered
· Begin chart prep for the following clinical day make sure we have everything ready for the appointments. For Dr. Zuniga, Print hub, last chart note, and any reports/labs that will need to be reviewed during the appt with the patient.
· Assist in patient distress/complaints
· Majority of documents and telephone encounters are directed to the MA's (Falls under High call volume)
· Process Prior authorizations for all medications and Imaging (MRI's, CT) orders
· Botox Prep
· NP BOTOX prep: Begin PA, provide specialty pharmacy, (all clinicals, signed prescription, and demos are faxed to specialty pharmacy). This usually takes 4-5 days after Botox PA is approved.
· F/U BOTOX PREP: Call specialty pharmacy and schedule shipping if nothing else will need to be renewed or adjusted ( 1 specialty call can take up to 20-35 minutes for finish processing in full)
· New start infusion orders
· Prep enrollment forms (Genentech/Tysabri BIOGEN)
· Send order to infusion companies covered by INS. Attached last 2-3 chart notes, labs, MRI's (or any supporting details to diagnosis), and demos.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person