License Vocational Nurse (MFM)
US-TX-Fort Worth
careers
Req #: 52916
Type: Full Time
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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.