Triage Nurse - Clinic Position in Little Rock, AR 

Responsible for triaging patient problems, which includes phone calls to discuss pre & post op education, review lab work, and diagnostic tests with patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Triaging patient phone calls.
• Covering nurse messages when nurses are in clinic or out of the office.
•  Provide patient education.
•  Utilizing critical thinking skills to distinguish between emergent and non-emergent care.
•  Manage prescription refills.
•  Maintain Patients confidentiality at all time.
• Communicate with Physicians/Nurse/Staff as needed.
• Accurately document in EMR symptoms and/or complaints, nursing assessment, advice provided and patient/caller response.
• Complete prior authorizations, FMLA/disability paperwork, and cardiac clearances
•  Schedule appointments and diagnostic testing as needed
•  Review and treat labs over the phone as needed
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

 Active AR Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse License

 Minimum of one-year work experience in a hospital or clinic setting.
 Women's health experience preferred but not required.

Knowledge:

-        Knowledge of basic computer skills

-        Knowledge of medical terminology

-        Knowledge proper patient care

-        Knowledge of OSHA/HIPAA regulations


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Shannon Steed
Apex Staffing, Inc.

Please contact me with any questions:

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shannon@apexstaffing.net

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