The LPN Care Coordinator will assist the providers with medication refills, patient messages, in basket monitoring, overdue results, referrals, provider orders and support the nurse navigator role.
Patient Calls Incoming and Outgoing
Collect data for review, assessment and instruction from RN or Provider for sick calls
Provide results and any follow up needed per provider instruction
Coordinate scheduling and follow up for overdue lab orders and imaging
Review medication refill requests for appointment compliance, correctness and time frames
Obtain clarification from providers for pharmacy to facilitate safe and timely dispensing of medication
Collect necessary documentation for medication prior authorization and submit to insurance
Coordinate and complete appeals for denials as needed
Monitor and Review REMS clearance for monthly refills of high-risk medications
Manage Department in Basket including E-Guthrie Medical Advice Requests and Medication Cancellation notifications
Facilitate forwarding results to other providers when a provider has departed or is out of the office
Review lab orders for continued need or duplication and assure follow up appointments are scheduled
Coordinate referrals per provider request with other oncology specialty services
Monitor Provider schedule for requested lab orders and assure they have been ordered
Assist CA in office with Pre-visit planning and lab orders needed for patients
Prepare educational materials for the RN Nurse Navigator for Chemo Education Visits
Coordinate and facilitate completion of the RN Navigators messages, calls and requests
Perform dressing changes, injections, rooming and patient care as directed
Other duties as assigned
A minimum of 2 years’ experience preferred in nursing
Possess a functional knowledge of cancer diagnosis and treatment
Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
Must possess a valid Licensed Practical Nursing license in the state in which the position resides
Eligible for up to $15,000.00 Sign on Bonus for those that qualify