Lpn Clinical Coordinator Ii - Vw Primary Care Clinic - Full-Time

Job Summary:
The Clinical Coordinator II reports to a Regional Manager and is a credentialed Certified LPN employed by Erlanger Health System. The Clinical Coordinator II is responsible for supervision of all clinical staff members in an Erlanger-owned physician practice.
This position oversees the various clinical and patient flow activities of the physician office, including maintaining proper scheduling requirements under residency program guidelines, recommending the hiring, termination and necessary disciplinary action pertaining to all clinical personnel including medical assistants, laboratory technicians, radiological technicians, licensed practical nurses and Certified LPNs employed within the clinic. In addition, this position provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of practice physicians, and works with resident physicians to promote an effective learning/training environment. Other position functions include:
Supervises of all patient triaging functions
Serves as lead OSHA representative
Responsible for maintaining Joint Commission/DNV compliance standards in all clinical areas, including completely quarterly auditing reports
Works with Service Line Regional Manager in establishment of yearly clinical budgets
Responsible for financial and cost effective management and stocking of clinical supplies, medications, and equipment
Maintains appropriate charge levels for patient evaluation encounters, outpatient procedures, injections, administration fees and medical supply charges
Supports other general practice operations in collaboration with Physician Practice Supervisor
Maintains patient confidentiality in all phases of clinical area. The Clinical Manager prepares annual clinical operating and capital budgets, maintains orders, and stocks all clinical supplies and medications for the clinic.
The employee must be credentialed and able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide clinical care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her clinic. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective to the patient's status. Interpretation of the appropriate information is needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in established protocols.
This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to coordinate care for patients and is trained and assigned to support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to manage the practices' patient population. Participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.
Education:
Required:
Graduate from an Accredited School of Practical Nursing
Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree
Experience:
Required:
Minimum three years experience in a physician office setting. Previous experience with residency program operations required. Previous computer experience. Two years supervisory experience. Experience or training with IV sedation.
Preferred:
Previous experience in orthopaedic office or setting.
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
Valid license to practice as a Practical Nurse registered in the State of Tennessee.
BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward
Preferred: