Bilingual Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics/Family Practice

Best Care; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking an LPN-based role to assist physicians by reviewing records, preparing patients and exam rooms, and handling prescription renewals/inquiries. The position is located at Methodist Physicians Clinic - South in Omaha, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8am to 5pm and a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

Job requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, an active LPN license, and the ability to pass a language proficiency exam within 3 months of

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• LPN license required.
• Ability to pass a language proficiency exam within 3 months of hire.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR within 3 months of hire is required or strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Registers patients for appointments by collecting and verifying demographics and insurance information.
• Greets and assists patients with questions to facilitate care.
• Answers calls to schedule appointments and route messages to staff.
• Prepares records and reviews EMR/chart contents to accelerate patient care.
• Handles insurance inquiries and completes required paperwork for claims.
• Processes and distributes written communications and documents accurately.
• Provides age-appropriate care according to population criteria.
• Translates medical information between staff and patients.

Skills

Language proficiency

Medical terminology

Typing skills

Communication skills

Education

LPN License

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Medical scheduling software

Job description

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Location: Methodist Physicians Clinic - South
Address: 3353 L Street - Omaha, NE
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, Hours between 8am - 5pm

**Sign on bonus of $2500.00**

Assists physicians by reviewing records, preparing patients/exam rooms, and handling prescription renewals/inquiries.

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

1. Registers patients for appointments by collecting and verifying patient demographics, insurance information, and other essential information to ensure accurate information is maintained for each patient.

2. Greets, directs, and assists patients with questions to facilitate patient care in prompt and polite manner.

3. Answers telephone to schedule appointments, take messages, direct calls to appropriate personnel, and handle other patient matters to ensure excellent customer service is provided within a timely manner and according to policies and procedures.

4. Prepares records for office visits by reviewing EMR (Electronic Medical Record)/chart contents to accelerate patient care.

5. Handles insurance inquires by answering questions, assisting with referrals, and completing appropriate paperwork to ensure exam charges are submitted to insurance within a timely manner.

6. Processes and distributes written communication and documents (forms, letters, mail) accurately.

7. Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the patient to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the “Population Specific Criteria.”

8. Translates medical related information, issues, and concerns between the medical staff and the patient.

Schedule:

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, Hours between 8am - 5pm

**Sign on bonus of $2500.00**

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.

• Ability to pass a language proficiency exam required within 3 months of hire required.

Experience

• Previous Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/medical experience preferred.

• Phlebotomy experience required (Floor only).

License/Certifications

• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.

• Current valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License, valid compact multistate license or temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Proficiency in one or more of the essential language(s) required

• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.

• Knowledge of medicine including recognizing and diagnosed diseases, deformities, and other illnesses.

• Skill to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks.

• Skill to proficiently type information into the computer to capture or detail information quickly.

• Ability to provide caring patient care services when talking with patients and their family members.

• Ability to critically listen to questions from patients and information from providers to convey information effectively.

• Ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve problems before they occur and avoid bigger problems in the future.

• Ability to problem solve during several daily activities which includes the ability to be flexible.

• Ability to learn and proficiently navigate through computer programs that contain patient information.

• Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with providers, staff and patients.

• Able to follow written and verbal instructions/directions.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):

• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):

• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):

Job Hazards

• Not Related:

• Rare (1%-33%):

• Occasionally (34%-66%):

• Frequent (67%-100%):

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

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