Registered Nurse Spcl Phone Triage Physician Pract

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.•Indianapolis, IN

28d

About The Position

Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus 8111 S Emerson Ave Indianapolis, Indiana 46237 Just who is the RN Phone Triage? A person who thrives in a fast-paced, busy environment. A person who is able to efficiently answer calls, listen and determine the best course of action – and do it all day long. A person who can work through the voice mails and the in-basket and make sure each patient touched is helped pleasantly and properly. WHO WE ARE Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana and Illinois. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients. With 12 hospital ministries, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care. Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Work with physicians, nurses, and patients to resolve questions concerning medications, health education, and medical advice within skill level and scope of practice. Assist the patient by acquiring the appropriate appointment, as needed. Record and maintain complete and accurate records of patient and physician communications regarding medical care, according to standard medical record documentation requirements. Retrieve messages from phone mail in a timely manner and respond to patient needs, according to medical priority. Document all incoming calls according to established department routine. Follow through in a timely manner on patient requests. Submit electronically/fax new prescriptions and refill prescriptions, according to Physician orders. Serve as a resource to clinic staff regarding medical information, patient assessment, and nursing management of illness. Perform document scanning, as needed. Acquire pre-certs/prior authorizations for patient needs. Provide test results.

Requirements

Associate's Degree Nursing/Patient Care
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree Nursing/Patient Care

Responsibilities

Work with physicians, nurses, and patients to resolve questions concerning medications, health education, and medical advice within skill level and scope of practice.
Assist the patient by acquiring the appropriate appointment, as needed.
Record and maintain complete and accurate records of patient and physician communications regarding medical care, according to standard medical record documentation requirements.
Retrieve messages from phone mail in a timely manner and respond to patient needs, according to medical priority.
Document all incoming calls according to established department routine.
Follow through in a timely manner on patient requests.
Submit electronically/fax new prescriptions and refill prescriptions, according to Physician orders.
Serve as a resource to clinic staff regarding medical information, patient assessment, and nursing management of illness.
Perform document scanning, as needed.
Acquire pre-certs/prior authorizations for patient needs.
Provide test results.