LPN, Clinical Support

American Oncology Network, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

American Oncology Network, Inc. is seeking an LPN to provide clinical support in a busy oncology setting at Oncology Consultants - Medical Center CCO Office in Houston.

You will assist with patient chart preparation, refill processing, and coordinating authorizations while collaborating with nurses and physicians. Responsibilities include handling incoming calls, ensuring timely data collection, and supporting documentation for patient care procedures.

Qualifications

• High school education required.
• Current LPN license in state of employment.
• CPR and BLS certifications required.
• 1–2 years of hematology/oncology clinic or hospital experience.
• Proficient with prescription data entry and refill processes.
• Strong data collection and nursing assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle prescription refill requests per procedures and refill software.
• Obtain prescription authorizations and document in charts.
• Perform new patient data collection to prepare charts.
• Answer calls from patients and providers; triage and direct queries.
• Support care forms and DME requests; document guidance for staff.
• Discuss abnormal labs with physicians to determine next steps.
• Coordinate hospice/home health inquiries and physician notes.
• Prepare charts with updated information for patient visits.

Skills

CPR

BLS

Data collection

Communication

Hematology/oncology

Time management

Independent work

Remote work ability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SureScripts

Refill software

MS Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

LPN, Clinical Support### LPN, Clinical SupportApply: US-TX-Houston: Full time: Posted Today: JR7595**Location:**Oncology Consultants - Medical Center CCO Office**Hiring Range:**$16.00 - $30.21# **Job Description Summary**Provides support to clinical team to complete necessary tasks for indirect and direct patient care. Collects data to prepare new patient charts, completes medical forms, and provides facilitates prescription refills as directed by the physician or APP. Obtains prior authorizations as needed for prescription medications. Role may also include supporting incoming phone calls regarding patient and consulting Consults with Clinical Nurse Manager, Lead RN, and/or physician to present patient’s problem and resolve the problem or direct calls to appropriate person. Demonstrates working knowledge of all facets of role, relevant regulations, and organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Performs other duties and projects as assigned. Performs all duties in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies and procedures. # **Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities*** Handle prescription refill requests according to Company procedure and be proficient with SureScripts or other refill software as needed.* Obtain prescription authorizations as needed using appropriate applications and software. Document authorizations in patient chart with coverage dates.* New patient calls and data collection to prepare charts as assigned.* Answers phone calls from patients, physicians, hospitals and home health agencies, using nursing assessment skills to determine the nature of each call, its urgency, how to resolve the question/problem and to whom to direct the call.* Support completion of forms as needed to support patient care (i.e: Insurance and disability, Handi-Cap parking, DME requests).* Question documentation outside of the patient chart.* Document in patient’s chart to accompany message for nurses and doctor.* Be able to discuss with physician and/or nurse practitioner the steps necessary to insure proper patient care.* Be able to discuss with the physician any abnormal labs or tests presented to them by other staff members so that appropriate action regarding further orders can be carried out and charted, if necessary.* Responsible for hospice and home health agency questions regarding patients and documenting the physician’s decision regarding the request.* Contact emergency room when a patient is directed there, give explanation, diagnosis, and a phone number where physician can be contacted.* Support documentation and referrals for DME requests.* Prepare charts with updated information, procedures, notes, path, labs, etc. in the interim of previous visit to ensure clinicians have information needed for patient visit and care.* Will be expected to work at any Company location to help meet Company’s business needs. Will also be expected to work overtime when given sufficient notice.* This job description in no way states or implies that the listed duties are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor or other management personnel. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs. # **Job Qualifications and Requirements** **Education*** High school education required. **Certifications/Licenses*** Current License as a Licensed Practical Nurse, in state of employment.* Must have CPR and BLS certifications. **Previous Experience*** 1-2 years of experience with hematology/oncology patients in a clinic or hospital. **Core Capabilities*** **Analysis & Critical Thinking:** Critical thinking skills including solid problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management and organizational skills. Must be detailed oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment.* **Interpersonal Effectiveness:** Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness. Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters.* **Communication Skills:** Good command of the English language. Second language is an asset but not required. Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation), is an active listener, and effectively provides balanced feedback.* **Customer Service & Organizational Awareness:** Strong customer focus. Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness and operational excellence through best practices, strong business and political acumen, collaboration and partnerships, as well as a positive employee, physician and community relations.* **Self-Management:** Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, and professional development. Self-motivated and self-starter with ability work independently with limited supervision. Ability to work remotely effectively as required.* Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites.* **Computer Skills:** + Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook required. **Travel:** Less than 25% **Standard Core Workdays/Hours:** Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. #AONOC### About Us**American Oncology Network**AON is an alliance of physicians and veteran healthcare leaders dedicated to ensuring the long-term success and viability of oncology diagnosis and treatment in community-based settings. It is the fastest growing national network of community oncology practices delivering local access to exceptional cancer care.AON serves its expanding network of partner practices by providing proven practice management expertise. Our employees across the country work together to empower physicians to make cancer care better. By driving integrated, collaborative care, we are proudly helping community oncologists deliver the highest quality care to every patient.Cancer touches everyone. Being able to make a difference in the lives of those fighting this disease is something our employees at AON cherish and never take for granted. A career in oncology offers all sorts of rewards. But working at AON offers employees more than most.* As a fast-growing national company, the opportunity to join a national workforce with flexible work options is available. We offer competitive compensation packages that include comprehensive health insurance with a robust provider network. Our 401k, which offers a 100% match and investment options, is available to full-time and part-time staff members, and we feature a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program.* At AON, we offer you more than a job, we offer you a career. As a network of independent oncology practices working together as one, we host annual summits each year, providing our employees a chance to collaborate with AON peers from across the country. Promoting from within is a priority at AON, and we support our team members continued growth through professional development programs and tuition assistance.