GENERAL OVERVIEW
Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as primary liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides telephone medical support to quickly and efficiently handle telephone inquires from patients needing assistance.
- Works to ensure the efficient delivery of medical care in an office-based setting providing physician support in carrying out the plan of care for each patient served.
- Rounds with the physician in the hospital.
- Implements and documents a teaching plan specific to each patient/family based upon assessment of patient’s needs, which includes evidence of patient/family understanding.
- Works closely with the medical secretary to ensure all orders are completed and followed up on to include communication with the patient.
- Schedules invasive procedures closely coordinating the physicians schedule with the care team.
- Rotates weekend call/holiday call duties with the practice nurses and mid-levels to provide support on Saturday and Sunday and occasional holidays for the primary call physician. (Approximately 6 weekends per year.) Weekend and holiday work is compensated in addition to salary pay.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
LICENSE/ EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/ EXPERIENCE
- State RN license required.
- Minimum of one-year professional nursing experience; clinic or ICU experience preferred.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS
Requires standing and walking, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions or working some irregular hours.
WORK SCHEDULE
Workdays are Monday through Friday with occasional weekends (approximately one in every six weekends-- short days) and rare holidays, to be determined by call schedule.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Supplemental pay types:
- Retention bonus
- Yearly bonus
Weekly schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work in Columbia, Missouri?
- Describe your interest in this position and why you are looking for a job change.
- What is your expected salary? (A range is fine)
Education:
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person