Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Lead – Outpatient OBGYN

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Brings patient to exam room, takes appropriate vital signs and documents in electronic medical record.
• Notifies provider regarding patient in need of intervention.
• Identifies patients with ED, Hospital Admission or specialty consults and obtains records.
• Review and reconcile medication list to ensure accurate and complete list in electronic medical record (EMR) available for provider review and submission.
• Records patients’ chief complaint in EMR.
• Complete referrals and tracks patients' compliance.
• Review prescriptions electronically and send prescriptions to providers for review and submission.
• Obtains prior authorization for diagnostic testing and medication and enters into EMR.
• Educates patients on procedures and obtains patient consent as directed by provider.
• Performs pre-visit planning and reviews quality metrics.
• Retrieves telephonic clinical information from patients who call into the office.
• Triage calls and provide advice to patients.
• Submit to provider for review and guidance as necessary.
• Follow up with patients within same business day.
• Documents clinical guidance and patient response in patient’s medical record.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment including disinfecting patient care areas and equipment.
• Uses the electronic medical record to communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered NYS RN license
• Basic Life Support certification
• Excellent attention to detail and organization
• Commitment to confidentiality and respect
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to influence and motivate others to perform their job effectively
• Understand and embrace a customer service focus
• Ability to work independently, yet function collaboratively as a team
• Basic Computer Competency