LPN, Back Office Coordinator

Description : JOB PURPOSE :

Responsible for

functioning as a hands-on working supervisor and under general

direction : plans, assigns, and oversees the daily activities of

specified clinical employees that perform a variety of patient care

activities in accordance with established standards and protocols.

Responsible for maintaining sufficient clinical staffing levels and

adequate medical supplies needed to run the day-to-day operation of

the practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

1.

Oversees the daily supervision of the practices clinical staff,

including those performing phlebotomy and lab duties to assure that

the back office activities are flowing smoothly and effectively and

that the staff are supporting the physicians and caring for the

patients.

2. Ensures that patients are triaged in a timely

manner and put into the appropriate rooms.

3. Ensures that

there is sufficient clinical staff present for the daily operation

of the practice. Advises the practice manager and / or the physicians

of staffing needs.

4. Reviews Paid Time Off (PTO) requests

and forwards to practice manager for approval.

5. Assists

the practice manager with the selection, supervision and counseling

of all clinical staff.

6. Assists the clinical staff with

issues concerning patients, equipment supplies and any other

matters affecting proper patient care.

7. Recommends

• improvement processes and procedures to the practice manager;

conducts regular audits of back office operations.

8.

Serve as the super user for quality, safety, and other clinical

initiatives.

9. Inventories and orders necessary medical

supplies for use in the practice. Projects costs and arranges for

delivery of medical supplies as needed for the efficient daily

operation of the practice.

10. Obtains information on new

and improved medical supplies from outside vendors. Works in

conjunction with the practice manager, physicians and other

clinical staff to determine best products for use in the

practice.

11. Performs the patient care activities

required of a Licensed Practical Nurse. Provides a wide variety of

clinical services to patients under direct supervision of a

physician.

Qualifications : MINIMUM EDUCATION

REQUIRED :

Successful completion of an accredited practical

nurse program.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

Three

(3) years of back office experience in a healthcare

setting.

MINIMUM LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW :

State of Georgia licensure as a practical nurse.ADDITIONAL

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

BLS required.