License Vocational Nurse (MFM)

US-TX-Fort Worth

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Req #: 52916
Type: Full Time

Mednax

				Overview:

At Pediatrix, we are passionate about giving high-risk expectant mothers and their babies the care they deserve. Our maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialists are experts in their field, highly educated and experienced. Above all, they provide compassionate care to the patients we serve each year, providing quality care throughout a mother's pregnancy, as well as during delivery and afterward.

Responsibilities:

The LVN provides direct patient care and works with other members of the healthcare team to provide comprehensive care to patients in an office based setting.

* Possess and maintain a State Licensed Practical Nursing license.
* Accurately calculate medication dosages. 
* Assists the physicians and nurse practitioners as needed.
* Provides telephone triage and properly documents all patient, physician and other contacts.
* Participates in revenue cycle by ensuring authorizations and referrals are in place and notifying the Billing Associate of needs for further authorizations.
* Documents correct CPT and ICD-10 codes for services provided.
* Cleans, stocks, and prepares examination rooms. Keep rooms comfortable for patients, physicians and nurse practitioners. 
* Monitors medical supply inventory.
* Maintains patient confidentiality.Uses standards of patient satisfaction as a measure of effectiveness.
* Treats all patients and their families with dignity and respect.
* Follows universal precautions and OSHA standards.

Qualifications:

Education: 

* LVN state license required.
* Must maintain CPR certification.                                            

Experience: 

2+ year's experience in office environment preferred. (OBGYN Experience strongly preferred)                                                

Skills & Knowledge:

* Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment. 
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
* Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. 
* Compassion for the patients and their families.
* Quick decision-making and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work well as part of a healthcare team.

Experience Industry: Healthcare

* Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.
			
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