What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse - GI position at Medical Associates of NWA?
Overview
Assist physician in setting up for procedures and exams, revising daily schedules; obtaining charge tickets, locating lab tests and x-ray reports.Triage patients to ensure productive departmental flow.
About MANA Medical Associates of Northwest Arkansas (MANA) is an independent physician group that includes family medicine, pediatrics, women’s health and an array of specialists and advanced health services.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life by providing compassionate, comprehensive, quality healthcare.
- Personalized environment
- Quality patient experiences
- Physicians that care for your wholistic well-being
- A learning organization that cares for employees in every stage of career
What We OfferAt MANA, you will receive more than just pay. We offer various benefits that matter most to you. MANA team members are eligible to receive benefits. Below are some of our various benefit offerings:
- Comprehensive Benefits –
- Medical & dental
- 401(K) match and profit sharing
- Up to 21.5 paid days off (PDO, EID and Perfect Attendance benefits) & 6 days paid holidays; during your first year of employment
- Employer paid life, long-term & short-term disability benefits
- One-On-One Training and Development
Medical Associates of Northwest Arkansas (MANA) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Responsibilities
- Assist physician in setting up for procedures and exams, revising daily schedules; obtaining charge tickets, locating lab tests and x-ray reports.
- Work with reception to schedule work-ins and ASAP appointments in a timely manner.
- Schedule diagnostic tests and procedures as ordered. Complete pre-certification as determined by insurance. Notify hospital or testing facility of physicians' orders.
- E-prescribe medications as appropriate and send in mail order prescriptions as needed. Monitor indigent drug programs and notify patients of such if needed.
Qualifications
- Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate
