Clinical Assistant - Urology of Indiana

Urology of Indiana LLC • Greenwood, IN

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About The Position

Urology of Indiana is the oldest continuously operating urology practice in the country and has roots dating back to 1887. We see patients in multiple office locations throughout Indianapolis and Central Indiana. Our dedicated staff is committed to making each visit and subsequent care a comfortable and satisfying experience for patients. We consider our employees to be very valuable resources and are committed to providing recognition and the necessary training, along with appropriate compensation and benefits, to help our staff members reach their individual career goals and objectives. We offer challenging and fulfilling jobs in a variety of roles. Urology of Indiana is a dynamic, exciting place to work. About the Role To directly manage and support a busy and efficient Urologic clinical and surgical practice.

Requirements

• LPN, or RN Certification required
• One to two years of previous clinical experience is recommended.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before individuals or groups of people.
• Ability to calculate basic figures and amounts.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have thorough knowledge in computer information systems.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrate a positive, cooperative, and professional attitude towards co-workers and the public.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Physician Triage Support: Answer incoming patient calls and clinical questions
• Use clinical judgement to answer patient questions
• Involve or notify MD if clinically relevant or needed
• Direct patient as to next action needed
• Work with available mid-levels
• Manage patient portal communications
• Call patients with lab and imaging results
• Be able to explain and answer questions regarding results
• Manage physician schedule
• Coordinate clinic and surgery time
• Assist with days out and vacation time scheduling
• Assist with work-in patients and time back in office
• Assist with scheduling new and work-in patients
• Misc Assist with pre-certification of imaging and medications
• Assist and coordinate FMLA
• Assist with professional communication with other practices and health care facilities relating to referrals, imaging, and medical records
• Work and thrive in a team environment with other clinical staff
• Integrate with other triage and surgery scheduling when appropriate.
• PAQ Review and prep results in PAQ for physician review
• Coordinate with physician follow-up notification and action of results
• Schedule additional appointments and testing based on results with appropriate coordination, precertification, referrals
• Surgery Scheduling Schedule inpatient and outpatient procedures for physician practice
• Coordinate dates of procedure with patient and physician
• Coordinate pre-op work, testing, and clearance
• Oversee communications to family and patient regarding surgery process
• Pre-certification Oversee necessary record and health information transfer to hospital and surgery center
• Prepare history and physical surgical consent and relevant clinical information for the day and procedure
• Coordinate post-operative follow-up appointments and any additional imaging/testing
• Assist with management and collection of imaging date
• Maintain patient safety and confidentiality at all times.
• Maintain communication with the front desk regarding the physician's schedule.
• Attend required annual training for OSHA and CPR training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Beyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees