Answering Service RN - WFH - Cincinnati OH *Up to $5,000 Sign On Bonus*
Cincinnati, OH 
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Posted 15 days ago
Job Description
Job Overview:

Answer incoming calls in a timely manner. Using excellent customer service, telephone and communication skills including tone and accuracy. Triage calls with "First Call Resolution" in mind. Collect data from patients to provide the best course of action following protocols. Facilitate care between physicians, hospitals, pharmacies, other specialties of GH, and the patient. Must obtain and utilize a working knowledge of the DOD List, Epic, Cadence, Cisco Phone System,Doc Halo and Kronos. Messages must be complete and thorough including all medical advice rendered and routed to the appropriate pool. Reporting of critical labs to physicians, call for care instructions, referral process to ER or use of 911. Paging, calling or notifying physicians of hospital/ER call back requests. Ability to call in Rx's to a pharmacy, and place in pt chart for signature from physician after obtaining a telephone order from the physician. Relay messages to patients from the office, and provide a positive experience to whomever is calling after hours. Patient privacy, confidentiality and HIPPA are always upheld when entering a pt's chart, or providing information on a pt.

Job Requirements:

Associate's Degree in Nursing
Registered Nurse
Typing
Electonic Medical Charting
Phone skills
Customer Service
2-3 years experience Professional Nursing
2-3 years experience Professional Nursing

Job Responsibilities:

Completes all points of required audit sheets on a consistent basis and maintains an average audit score of 90% or above.
Achieves the goal of Minimum utilization of Aux/Not Ready mode during working hours. Goal < 20% of total time staffed.
Answers incoming calls working towards "First Call Resolution" with each call. Documents complete and thorough messages with patient information and concerns. Adheres to telephone guidelines such as privacy and PHI Review, and follows Scheduling and Messaging Protocols.
Appropriately triages patient calls and accurately documents all medical advice rendered, and actions taken on behalf of a patient , in the patients electronic medical record. Notifies physicians with emergency complaints and demonstrates competency in clinical care protocols including 911.
Proactively handles patient complaints and refers to management as needed. Utilizes downtime by assisting in projects or tasks for both the department and organization, including training of new staff as needed.

Other Job-Related Information:

Working Conditions:

Concentrating - Consistently
Continous Learning - Consistently
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Rarely
Lifting <10 Lbs - Frequently
Lifting 50+ Lbs - Rarely
Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Rarely
Pulling - Rarely
Pushing - Rarely
Reaching - Occasionally
Reading - Consistently
Sitting - Consistently
Standing - Rarely
Stooping - Rarely
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Consistently
Color Vision - Consistently
Walking - Rarely

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS...
* Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
* Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
* Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS...
* Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
* Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
* Work on improving quality, safety, and service
Respect: ALWAYS...
* Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
* Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
* Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS...
* Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
* Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
* Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS...
* Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
* Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

TriHealth is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
2 to 3 years
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