New Patient RN/LPN Coordinator - Pulmonary & Critical Care (UPCC) at University Physicians' Association

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Follow-Up Skills, Patient Care, Proactive Work, Empathetic Approach, Oncology Terminology, Patient Intake Coordination

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Location: Knoxville, TN Job Type: Full-time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Overview: University Physicians' Association is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical (LPN) New Patient Coordinator for University Cancer Specialists at UT Medical Center. This role is ideal for a licensed RN/LPN with strong organizational skills and experience in pulmonology or patient intake coordination. Benefits: PTO and Sick Leave Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) with 4.5% company match and immediate vesting Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Life Insurance, Critical Illness Coverage, Hospital Indemnity, Accidental Insurance, EAP, and more General Summary of Duties: The UCS New Patient Coordinator is a Licensed Practical Nurse/ Registered Nurse who facilitates new patient visit coordination for UCS. This position plans, coordinates and facilitates the care of new patients in UCS to optimize the intake of patients and improve the throughput through the clinic. Job duties include: Monitor incoming referrals by fax, email, and telephone Input accurate information into our EMR system for new and existing patients Regularly communicate with our physicians, nurse practitioners, RNs, patients, and referring offices. Handle sensitive information and abide by HIPAA rules Ensure all necessary paperwork is collected and verified Understand the practice's policies and accepted insurances Contact referring offices to gather missing or undocumented information Contact appointments in scheduling book and notify patient/referring office Keep detailed log of all incoming referrals Other duties as assigned Requirements Active RN or LPN licensure required Experience with oncology terminology and diagnoses strongly preferred Strong communication, follow-up, and organizational skills Ability to work independently and proactively Professional demeanor and empathetic approach to patient care Reliable and punctual

Responsibilities

The UCS New Patient Coordinator facilitates new patient visit coordination for UCS. This position plans, coordinates, and facilitates the care of new patients to optimize their intake and improve clinic throughput.