RN/Administrative Coordinator or LPN/Administrative Coordinator - Internal Medicine

Christie Clinic's department of Internal Medicine is seeking a full-time LPN/Administrative Coordinator or RN/Administrative Coordinator (Sign-On Bonus Available) at the Windsor clinic from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, with no night or weekend requirement. This position will allow for an occassional remote schedule following on-site training and successfully completing the requirements set by the department.

Duties include the performance of supervisory duties over the Internal Medicine department and acting as a liaison between department staff, patients and providers.

JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

• Update any changes to the provider call schedule.

• Interview prospective staff members. Oversee the training of new staff members.

• Perform conflict control throughout the department.

• Conduct monthly staff meetings.

• Attend coordinator meetings and weekly division huddles as required. Following meetings, inform employees on any new information pertinent to their position.

• Work with the Manager to maintain the huddle board.

• Work with the Manager to create and maintain budget.

• Time clock management including time off requests

• Cover team lead duties in their absence.

• Conduct job evaluations and ensure that employees are up to date on department policies and procedures.

• Appease patient complaints.

• Locate missing charges or delegate appropriately.

• Bill charge reviews.

• Prevent distractions within the department and keep employees on task.

• Oversee all operational functions of the office practice.

• Perform related work as required.

• Assist in the integration of new team members to the department.

• Interact with other department coordinators to improve processes.

• Monitor processes within the department for quality (i.e. electronic medical record documentation).

• Administer prescribed medications, treatments and injections in accordance with nursing standards and as directed by provider.

• Instruct patients regarding the collection of samples and tests.

• Arrange for patient testing.

• Prepare equipment and aid provider during treatment, examination and/or testing of the patient.

• Observe, record and report patient’s condition and reaction to medication and/or treatment to provider.

• Act as a liaison between the patient and provider regarding complaints, concerns, etc.

• Instruct patient and family regarding medication, treatment instructions and patient education.

• Demonstrate the ability to respond to triage calls using nursing assessment to ensure patients with emergency situations are given priority, and documenting appropriately.

• Oversee patient scheduling to ensure patients in emergency situations are given priority.

• Send prescription refills in accordance with nursing standards and as directed by provider.

• Obtain prior authorizations for medications, testing, procedures, equipment, etc.

• Maintain work list from provider and follow up on labs, tests, reports, etc.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Supervisory and training experience

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

• Evidence of annual completion of health-related courses and/or seminars with a certificate and/or CEU’s

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional nursing experience

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:

• Valid state license to practice nursing

• CPR Certification

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 75 pounds. Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a medical office setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous waste, bodily fluids and other waste common to a health care environment. Requirements may include working irregular hours.

PAY AND BENEFITS:

The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria.

We also offer a substantial benefits package, including: