Licensed Practical Nurse- Access to Care

Job Description: The Licensed Practical Nurse will evaluate our patients for emergent care needs and support our therapeutic team within patient treatment plans in our Access to Care department. Documenting the medical progress and notes while keeping up with all state and federal regulation. Assist with capturing Ha1c and vital signs upon client registration. This position will work Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) Registered Medical Technologist (RMT) candidates with the appropriate credentials are also accepted for this role (see qualifications for more details). 

What you'll be doing: 

• Obtain Ha1c, vital signs, and drug screens for clients during registration.
• Make referral to Care Coordinator if needed for abnormal lab values.
• Interface with local physician offices and laboratories to obtain lab results/coordinate care.
• Make request for supply orders.
• Complete and maintain documentation in a timely manner.
• Assist with messages and prior authorizations.                    
• Coverage for other nurses if necessary.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Complete all yearly trainings.
• Maintain licensure/certification.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What we're looking for: 

• Valid Alabama Nurse License-Current
• At least two years of Nursing experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer Knowledge
• If applying as a CMA or RMT, must be certified by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) with some experience in the field.  
  • A copy of your current Medical Assistant Certificate must be provided along with your application.

Benefits

What we offer:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premium
• State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
• Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the yea
• Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over
• Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition discounts
• Licensure reimbursement through learning partnerships with Athens State University and Capella University

We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.

We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.

We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.