Clinical Care Team LPN

OneOncology•Bohemia, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists is seeking a Clinical Care Team LPN to coordinate patient care in Bohemia, New York. The LPN monitors patient communications, supports patient outreach and education within the scope of practice, facilitates appointments and follow-ups, coordinates prescription refills, and helps patients navigate authorizations, referrals, and other care services. The role works closely with physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, triage staff, and revenue cycle colleagues to address patient needs, coordinate individualized care, and support patients experiencing acute symptoms. The LPN also maintains accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with health regulations. The position is scheduled for five 8.5-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Starting pay is $32 per hour.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Hold an unencumbered New York nursing license.
Excellent assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
Good computer knowledge.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, and interpret health data, goals, and objectives necessary for quality care coordination.

Nice To Haves

One year of nursing experience with acquired clinical competence is preferred.
Urology experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and manage patient communications, ensuring timely responses and appropriate action on patient-care coordination messages.
Conduct patient outreach and provide education and responses to clinical questions within the LPN's scope of practice.
Facilitate appointments and follow-ups and help ensure patients have access to necessary services.
Assist the centralized FMLA team with forms requiring a provider signature.
Process and coordinate prescription refill requests with healthcare providers, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
Use the Prescription Monitoring System (PMP) for controlled-substance refill requests and ensure appropriate follow-up is scheduled.
Coordinate with the revenue cycle team to update patients on authorizations and referrals.
Arrange peer-to-peer conversations with providers to support timely authorization of testing and medications.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
Identify eligible patients and enroll them in Chronic Care Management to support emergency-room avoidance.
Coordinate with the triage team and advanced practice provider to support patients experiencing acute symptoms.
Serve as a liaison between patients and the healthcare team, addressing concerns and patient needs promptly.
Educate patients about their healthcare needs and involve them in their treatment plans.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records, documenting interactions, care time, and outcomes in compliance with health regulations.