*Registered Nurse Centralized Services - Hybrid after onsite training in Portland - $2,000 sign-on bonus!

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Trips telephone calls applying standard protocols for patient care and recommendations dispositions
• Evaluates patient symptoms, medical history and vital signs to triage patients in accordance with established guidelines and protocols to guide clinical decision making
• Supports pre-visit planning and care coordination through summarizing patient needs and gaps for the visit, and updating the EMR as appropriate to include reconciliation of medications and ensuring appropriate orders are in place for the patient
• Ensures that the provider has all the necessary clinical information about the patient prior to the visit, including clinical quality gaps, accurate diagnosis coding, and screenings that need to be addressed during the visit
• Ensures timely and appropriate response to patient inquiries, test results, medication refills and other health related concerns communicated by the patient
• Offers guidance and information to patients regarding their health concerns, treatment plans and self-care strategies through written and verbal communication
• Maintains detailed and accurate records of all communications and actions taken in response to patient messages, ensuring compliance with best practices and regulatory requirements
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation in the EMR, including scanning, per best practice guidelines and workflows

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Associate degree in Nursing, Bachelor’s in nursing preferred
• Licensure/Certification: Current, unrestricted state Registered Nurse licensure, BLS required
• Experience: 3+ years’ experience in a clinical environment, preferably in a primary care setting; 5+ years’ experience in a clinical environment, preferably in a primary care setting preferred; Telephone triage experience preferred
• Knowledge: Knowledge of healthcare operations, especially in a primary care setting; Knowledge of quality measures and how to improve patient outcomes through quality gap closure; Understanding or interest in expanding knowledge of clinical quality measures (HEDIS) and coding concepts (CPT, ICD10, and HCC); Understanding of EHR documentation and quality reporting preferred
• Skills: Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills; Exceptional organizational, written and verbal communication, and attention to detail skills; Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office software; Proficient in working within an electronic medical record (EMR)
• Abilities: Demonstrates an understanding of and alignment with Martin’s Point Values; Ability to follow clinical protocols and standard workflows; Maintains patient confidentiality