LPN Care Coordinator

Meritas Health has a need for a LPN Care Coordinator to join our Gashland team! If you’re looking for a great opportunity to serve our community and be part of our growing team, join our Meritas family where there is more for you!

Here at Meritas, our mission is to provide hope and healing to every life we touch. Whether you are treating patients at a primary care or specialty clinic, every employee works together to complete this mission. Joining Meritas means you are joining a family that is committed to serving our community and giving our patients better quality of life.

Reasons to Join Meritas:

• Great Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay)
• Educational Assistance
• Employer match retirement plan
• Employee referral program

JOB SUMMARY:  The LPN Care Coordinator will report to the Practice Administrator and is responsible for direct patient care (90%) and care coordination (10%).  The percentage will flex depending on business need and staffing.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports Providers to maximize patient care
• Talks directly to patients regarding medical concerns and advises on care as directed by provider
• Provides phone triage
• Approves or denies medication refill requests, communicates with pharmacies to resolve medication concerns, works with providers for approval on medications outside of protocols
• May administer medications, perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Partners with other nurses and physicians for care coordination for patients who require additional follow up or services
• Patient Education
• Communication with home health staff, nursing home/SNF/rehab staff regarding mutual patients

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Certified Medical Assistant, LPN or RN with ability to practice in MO required
• High School Diploma or equivalent, Associate’s Degree in health care related field preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology, organizational skills, strong clerical and computer skills, excellent customer service skills
• 1-3 years in a medical office setting
• Knowledge of Cerner EMR is a plus
• BLS through American Heart Association required
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and coworkers
• Provides patients with excellent customer service

Competitive compensation and benefit package. EOE; Post Offer Drug Screen.