Clinical Care Representative RN- Work From Home Opportunity! (State of Maine Residents Only) 4 day w

Job Description

Job Description

The Clinical Care Representative (CCR) is a telephone triage nurse, providing a variety of services and information to patients over the phone in a fast-paced call center environment.

The CCR utilizes written protocols and clinical judgement to guide their practice and determine the urgency of care needed.

The CCR schedules appointments or directs callers to health care providers as needed. The goal of this unique form of nursing is to decrease unnecessary visits to physicians, nurse practitioners, and the emergency room, as well as to provide information for self-care.

The person in this role is expected to have exceptional customer service abilities, strong clinical judgment, and excellent computer and typing skills.

While this position can be performed remotely, it requires in-person training and in-person work when technical issues arise preventing the ability to work remotely.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Answer phone calls and web messages for primary care practices of all ages in a fast-paced call center environment
• Provide triage to symptomatic patients to determine placement within InterMed’s practice, referring to ED / Urgent Care, or providing homecare advice as appropriate
• Utilize superior verbal communication skills to provide excellent customer service and nursing care via telephone
• Ability to remain calm in high-stress situations, utilizing crisis intervention skills when appropriate
• Refill prescriptions according to standard protocol
• Provide test results according to standard protocol
• Provide patient education under provider’s direction
• Fulfill administrative responsibilities which may include :
• Obtaining medical records information
• Referral information
• Completing forms / requisitions
• Schedule routine appointments
• Flexibility and willingness to work as a team member
• Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks and computer applications
• Excellent professional judgment and technical skills
• Other responsibilities as directed by management

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• State of Maine residence is required
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Unencumbered active registered nurse
• Previous experience in a primary care or hospital setting required
• Triage experience preferred
• Proficient computer knowledge and accurate typing skills with Windows based programs, including electronic medical records programs
• Ability to proficiently use telephone system
• Excellent typing and computer ability while simultaneously maintaining a telephone conversation
• Ability to consistently meet and adhere to performance and quality metrics
• Compassion, empathy, and teaching ability, as patients may require instruction for self-care and / or symptom management
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills
• Ability to demonstrate and uphold InterMed’s Values
• Professional appearance
• On-site, in-person training is required for this position. Training is expected to take 3-4 weeks depending on experience

SCHEDULE : Full-Time hours

Full-Time hours

Schedule Varies.

Hours of operation are 7 : 30am-5 : 00pm daily, including weekends. Full time shifts are available at 36 hours per week, minimal weekend days and holidays

Will determine day off in the week upon hire."

Depending on professional experience pay can be up to $37.71 per hour for this position.

InterMed is an equal opportunity workplace and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity and / or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.