Triage LPN Remote - Indiana

Explore opportunities with American Health Network (AHN), part of the Optum family of businesses. Here, you'll be part of a team that offers quality, affordable care that's backed by a global organization, committed to improving the lives of those we serve. We operate in over 70 medical offices in Indiana and Ohio with 1,200 employees. Our markets are continuing to grow and we're looking for talented individuals who share our passion for quality care to join our team in provider or office positions. As a health-focused organization, we will empower you with resources that support your work-life flexibility as well as your physical, emotional and financial well-being. This is an opportunity to join a team that helps people feel their best and a chance to discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Licensed Practical Nurse assists in the care of patients.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Patient Care Functions

  • Interviews patients regarding medical concerns

  • Records vital signs and other health-related issues on patients' charts

  • Obtains patient medical histories

  • Reviews physician orders and lab requests and follows up as needed
  • Communicates test results to patients as directed
  • Calls in prescriptions/order refills as approved and directed
  • Assists in patient education with related educational tools, periodicals, flyers, and handouts
  • Assists with Department of Transportation, FMLA, and Medical Disability application forms

  • Triage patient telephone calls

• Administrative Functions
  • Inputs data into the computer to maintain patient records
  • Routes necessary paperwork associated with patient referrals
  • Contacts other medical practices as needed to make referrals
  • Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials
  • Pre-certifies exams and collects pre-certifications from managed care
  • Faxes reports

  • Performs daily refrigerator temperature checks and maintains accurate logs

• Other Functions
  • Attends meetings and participates on committees as requested
  • Reviews current literature and attends training sessions and seminars to keep informed of new developments in the field
  • Performs other related duties and responsibilities as directed

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and one year of related experience and/or training
• Graduation from an accredited LPN program and a current unencumbered state license is required (or must have applied for transfer of license from another state)
• BLS certification
• PALS certification
• ACLS certification
• Knowledge of the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures
• Knowledge of medications and their effects on patients
• Knowledge of patient education principles
• Knowledge of and ability to apply appropriate delegation
• Knowledge of general insurance procedures
• Knowledge of specific immunization guidelines for all ages
• Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail systems, and web-based programs
• Proven skill in using various types of equipment for examination and treatment procedures
• Proven skill in taking vital signs
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Demonstrated ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate with a variety of people, both on a one-on-one basis and in meetings and group presentations; must be able to relate to and work with ill, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile people
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and react calmly to emergency situations
• Demonstrated ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Demonstrated ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Demonstrated ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Demonstrated ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Demonstrated ability to follow direction
• Demonstrated ability to think logically in order to troubleshoot, analyze situations, and make appropriate decisions
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Preferred Qualification:

• Associate's degree 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment
• Ability to stand and sit for periods of time and to move constantly throughout the workday
• Ability to push, pull, lift, move, and/or carry up to 25 pounds
• Good speaking and listening skills
• Solid sensory skills, such as visual acuity, hearing and dexterity
• Ability to perform focused work with close attention to detail
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, copiers, fax machines, and phones
• Ability to interact with others, both in person and through phone, e-mail, and written correspondence
• This position involves working with hazardous materials
• This position is classified as having occupational exposure to blood and other infectious materials

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $20 - $36 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.