PRACTICE LPN

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work possibility after 6 months

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support patient care through Epic InBasket management and medication prior authorization workflows, under the supervision of physicians and advanced practice providers. The role emphasizes strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills to coordinate care and educate patients.

This position may offer remote work after six months of employment, with opportunities to collaborate across ambulatory

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Current New Jersey LPN license.
• BLS from the American Heart Association.
• Experience with medication prior authorizations and insurance authorization processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient phone calls and portal messages.
• Complete medication prior authorizations.
• Coordinate care and provide patient education.
• Support physicians, advanced practice providers, and RNs.
• Possibility of remote work after 6 months of employment.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Patient education

Education

Practical Nursing degree

LPN license (New Jersey)

Tools

Epic InBasket

CoverMyMeds

Job description

About us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.
Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.
The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663‑bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229‑bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with Advanced Recovery Systems.
Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.
More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.
Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

This is an indirect patient care position responsible for supporting patient care through Epic InBasket management and medication prior authorization workflows under the supervision of physicians, advanced practice providers, and/or registered nurses. The primary responsibilities include managing patient phone calls, responding to patient portal messages, completing medication prior authorizations, coordinating care, and providing patient education as appropriate.
This position requires strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills to support patients through electronic and telephonic interactions. Maintains working knowledge of regulatory standards and is accountable for sustaining those standards in daily operations. Clinical direction, oversight, and competency review are provided by medical providers and the ambulatory professional development team in coordination with office management.
Possibility of remote work after 6 months of employment

Experience Required

• Experience with medication prior authorizations, insurance authorization processes, and/or CoverMyMeds preferred
• Experience in an ambulatory or Allergy practice setting preferred
• Experience managing Epic InBasket messages and patient portal communications preferred

Education Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.

License/Certification Requirements

Current New Jersey LPN License (Licensed Practical Nurse).

BLS issued by the American Heart Association.