Ortho Clinic Nurse: Care Coordinator & Multitasker

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Association; Fairfield (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

PPO Health Insurance Plan

HDHP Health Insurance Plan with HSA

Dental Insurance Plan

Vision Insurance Plan

Short and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is seeking a detail oriented Clinic Nurse to support our Ortho Clinic and outpatient operations. You will manage calls, coordinate precertifications, referrals, and appointment scheduling, and assist with in‑office procedures to ensure smooth patient flow.

The role requires strong organization, professionalism, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, with occasional floating to Urgent Care or Horizon Clinics to maintain coverage and quality patient

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Illinois.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) preferred.
• 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming calls from patients, pharmacies, and external providers regarding orders and follow-up needs.
• Work with clinicians and staff to support seamless patient care.
• Complete precertifications, referrals, and insurance requirements.
• Obtain outside medical records and process referrals.
• Schedule patient appointments and coordinate with hospital departments and external entities.
• Occasionally perform vitals intake and assist with in-office procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Professionalism

Teamwork

Multitasking

Calmness under pressure

In-person/phone/written communication

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Illinois RN license

BLS certification

Tools

EHR (Electronic Health Records)

Clinical workflow tools

Job description

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is seeking a detail oriented Clinic Nurse to support our Ortho Clinic and outpatient operations. You will manage calls, coordinate precertifications, referrals, and appointment scheduling, and assist with in‑office procedures to ensure smooth patient flow.

The role requires strong organization, professionalism, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, with occasional floating to Urgent Care or Horizon Clinics to maintain coverage and quality patient