Job Location: Lubbock Family Medicine - Lubbock, TX 79413Education Level: 2 Year Degree
Position Summary This position requires a driven, self-motivated candidate with a friendly and professional telephone presence and a strong organizational ability. Medical office background and medical terminology is a must. Licensed Vocational Nurse The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: - Talking to multiple health facilities in order to track patients - Training in Chronic Care Management - Organizing patients in spreadsheets - Chart Auditing using a rubric - Direct patient calls to schedule patients - Time tracking - Documenting history; recording and reporting pertinent observations and patient reactions to staff, as appropriate - Documenting lab procedures and ensuring follow up on results by keeping records - Using screening procedures, including medical history review, and observing and documenting patient vital signs as required - Verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced troubleshooting; calibrating equipment utilizing approved testing procedures; monitoring quality control measures and protocols - Training other technicians or other workers - Assisting with or instituting emergency measures as needed for a crisis situation - Performing other duties as assigned
QualificationsMinimum
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) - High school diploma or equivalent combination of education required - Current State Licensed Vocational Nurse in good standing - Knowledge of healthcare regulations and preventative measures (HIPAA confidentiality, infection spread, etc.) - Knowledge of Medical terminology - Exemplary customer service experience including client relationships and job knowledge - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively; ability to think critically - Knowledge of quality control - Ability to be empathetic with patients; ability to maintain confidentiality - Ability to do the same jobs correctly and meticulously daily
About WoundCentrics
WoundCentrics is a management services organization providing holistic, advanced inpatient and outpatient wound care education, research and patient care services to people in a variety of healthcare settings across the continuum of care.
