Nurse Supervisor - Phone Triage jobs in Florida

Sample of Duties:

• Review daily provider-patient schedule with Clinical Coordinator and clinical team to prioritize triage to plan for an efficient flow of patient care.
• Triage daily patient phone calls in order of priority to ensure acute care needs are addressed by an appropriate health care professional in a timely manner.
• Perform medication prior authorizations.
• Assist patients in scheduling preventative services.
• Assist with patient education as needed.
• Assist in contacting patients with abnormal lab/test results and schedule follow-up as ordered by the providers when requested.
• Assist clinical staff as needed to avoid interruption of delivery of services to patients.
• Counsel patients regarding lab tests, medications, procedures, etc. as requested by physicians.
• Schedule referrals and appointments for specialized testing and procedures as requested.
• Performs general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with clinical standards.

Position Requirements:

• A valid and current State of Florida license to Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to record information accurately
• Ability to handle all calls in a professional and compassionate manner
• One year of clinical office experience or a combination of medical education and work experience
• CPR certification or ability to obtain upon hire

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