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Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:

The CPUP Licensed Practical Nurse assists physicians and performs healthcare services to patients in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Monitors and charts on patients, and perform other tasks assigned, all under the direction of registered nurses and doctors. This position offers both in‑person and remote work opportunities, offering flexibility while ensuring patients receive consistent care. The LPN will work Tuesdays and Thursdays in clinic and work remotely Monday, Wednesday and Fridays.

Accountability:

1. Insurance Phone Calls-: Coordinate and communicate with pharmacies to ensure prescriptions are filled accurately and on time.:

+ Prior Authorizations

+ Experience with calling insurance companies

+ Cover my Meds

+ Prior authorizations for tests/radiology

+ Knowledge of insurance plans

+ Copay

+ Copay Assistance

+ Premiums

+ Deductibles

+ Medicare

2. Administers prescribed vaccines as needed.

3. Obtains and documents results, taking appropriate action with unexpected results.

4. Gathers information from patients and directs them to the RN or provider when necessary.

5. Prepares and completes FMLA.

6. Working with benign hematology, sickle cell and thalassemia patients under the guidance of physicians and multidisciplinary team.

Other Information:

Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Credentials:

+ Licensed Practical Nurse (Required)

+ BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

+ H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

+ Practice Nursing School Equivalent Experience And 1+ years Outpatient experience (Preferred)

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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