RN Triage - Medical Group Central Triage
$70,637–$109,491 year
On-sitePalatine, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Triage patient calls, result notes, and chart advice requests while sorting and prioritizing clinical pool messages per protocol. Assess and manage patient health concerns via telephone interactions, providing patient education and crisis intervention as needed. Enter complete notes in the EMR system and accurately communicate lab values and telephoned reports. Perform preliminary patient assessments including vital signs and subjective information, instructing patients on home care procedures. Determine urgent issues requiring immediate attention such as high fever or behavioral health crises. Supervise Medical Assistants on prescription refill requests and prior authorizations.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma in Nursing
- Professional licensure in the State of Illinois
- Minimum of three years of experience as an RN
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferred in Nursing or a healthcare related field
- extensive knowledge of medical terminology and disease processes
- Minimum one year of telephone triage experience
- preferably in medical practice setting
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