Weekend Contact Center RN - Call Center - FT 0.9 (72 hrs biweekly)

Memorial Health System; Marietta (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health System is seeking a Contact Center RN in Marietta, OH to perform non-diagnostic triage and provide health information and referrals. You will assess patient needs, document encounters in the EHR, and guide callers to appropriate providers while upholding confidentiality and quality standards.

The role requires Ohio/WV RN licensure and strong communication, with experience in nursing and health information systems.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in the State of Ohio/West Virginia as a Registered Nurse required.
• Minimum 5 years nursing experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills across channels.
• Ability to assess needs and develop care plans based on triage protocols.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-diagnostic telephone assessment of patient symptoms using approved nursing guidelines.
• Determine urgency and necessary evaluation/referrals.
• Document interactions accurately in electronic health records.
• Provide health education to patients and facilitate access to services.
• Coordinate referrals to departments and follow up as needed.
• Train and support onsite and offsite staff with technical needs.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Strong communication

Telephone and interpersonal skills

Typing speed (≥20 wpm)

Computer literacy

Education

RN licensure in OH/WV

Tools

Meditech

LVM

Job description

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Contact Center RN is responsible for assisting in the centralized call center providing complex clinical care in the form of triage, health information, access and follow up to patients. Uses medically-approved nursing assessment guidelines, educational knowledge base and nursing experience to determine level of urgency and medical evaluation of patient’s situation. The nurse is responsible for assessing caller’s needs, developing a care plan based upon phone assessment and directing patient to appropriate healthcare provider/facility if required. The position documents information provided to patients and obtained from patients in any/all applicable electronic health record systems. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.Job Functions:Provide non-diagnostic telephone assessment of patient’s symptoms and situation through medically approved nursing assessment guidelines.Exercises independent judgment in working with the patient to determine the level of urgency and timeframe for identified evaluation/referrals based on nature of symptoms/concerns.Provides timely referrals to appropriate department/service lines for follow up evaluation based on patient’s concerns/symptoms.Completes computerized call documentation in accurate and timely manner in accordance with established health system and department standards, goals and objectives.Provides needs assessment and age specific health education for assigned patient population.Provides non-clinical management of incoming/outgoing calls.Assists in providing patient access to the services of the health system including physician referral, screening and class registration and other services.Maintains knowledge of regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the contact center. Follows established internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws and the program requirements of accreditation agencies.Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction.Collects data and helps analysis for patterns or trends.Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.Data Analyst RN:Provides principle support of LVM and Meditech applications within the Contact Center scope of practice by maintaining thorough understanding of the software and interfaces.Assesses proper software integration and interfacing with other systems to ensure quality data for daily use and reporting purposes.Provides timely and relevant reports monthly and quarterly for department and medical director that identify individual performance compared to colleagues and national benchmarks (as available).Provides daily assistance to staff experiencing technical problems and/or attempting to access/navigate software.Assists in training and coordination of both onsite and offsite staff technical needs.Liaison between IT, vendor and Contact Center for daily usage and projects as assigned.Conducts quality control checks to ensure integrity of data.Minimum Education/Experience Required:Current licensure in the State of Ohio/West Virginia as a Registered Nurse required.Minimum 5 years nursing experience preferred.Special Knowledge, Skills, Training:Utilizes sound clinical judgment and decision making skills to perform triage and follow up on patient care using current state established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care and clinical area specific standards.Exhibits excellent customer service skills and personal service knowledge including needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.Outstanding written, verbal, telephone and interpersonal communications skills, including time management and ability to prioritize tasks.Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.General office abilities including typing (no less than 20 words/minute), faxing.Reading comprehension skills and computer literacy required.Compensation Details: Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.Benefits: Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees. To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits.Bonus Eligibility: Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer.Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer.If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, or at any USDA office, or call [phone] to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax [phone] or email at [e-mail].* Memorial Health System is a federal drug-free workplace. This policy prohibits marijuana use by employees.