APRN Neurosurgery Clinic

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Nurse will assist surgeon with clinic, organizing visits and performing clinic procedures, assist in the operating room, answer pages and round on post-operative patients on a daily and PRN basis. The APRN will be responsible for managing care of outpatients post-operatively, answering telephone inquiries and filling prescriptions. The APRN must have a high level of expertise to perform assessments/diagnosis/treatment of actual/potential problems of patients.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Licensed RN in Arkansas
• Current APRN License
• 4 years of Nursing experience
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon with clinic, organizing visits and performing clinic procedures.
• Assist in the operating room.
• Answer pages and round on post-operative patients on a daily and PRN basis.
• Manage care of outpatients post-operatively.
• Answer telephone inquiries and fill prescriptions.
• Perform assessments/diagnosis/treatment of actual/potential problems of patients.
• Schedule and coordinate new and established patient appointments, follow-ups, procedures, and diagnostic testing.
• Coordinate referrals and ensure required documentation and authorizations are obtained prior to appointments.
• Register patients and accurately update demographic, insurance, and medical information.
• Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and referral requirements.
• Respond to patient phone calls and portal messages and provide timely assistance with scheduling and clinic-related questions.
• Coordinate communication between patients, neurosurgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other clinical staff.
• Assist with coordinating pre-operative and post-operative appointments and testing.
• Ensure medical records, imaging, referrals, and other clinical documentation are available for scheduled visits.
• Obtain and track prior authorizations for procedures, imaging, and specialty services as required.
• Reschedule appointments and manage provider schedules while minimizing delays in patient care.
• Assist with identifying and resolving complex patient access and scheduling issues.
• Provide patients with instructions regarding appointments, testing, referrals, and follow-up care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Document patient interactions and scheduling activities accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Provide compassionate, professional customer service to patients and families dealing with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions.
• Perform other job duties as needed.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level