LPN/ Intake, Referrals, Authorizations
Aug 2000-Present
Community Nurses, Inc -
St. Marys,
Pa
Responsible to enter data related to patient referrals, enter medications, Doctor's orders. Prepare the chart for the patient's admission to Home Health Services. Contact insurance companies to obtain authorization for services to assure appropriate payment . Contact physicians, field phone calls related to available Home Health and Home Support services.
On call weekend rotation for scheduling patient visits.
Prior to the above position, which I have worked for the past four years, I worked as a Social Worker Assistant.
Made home visits to assess the needs of the patient with regard to in home services, financial assistance, insurance needs, and support. I did this job for 10 years.
LPN/ Staff nurse
Apr 1989-Aug 2000
Elk County Medical Associates -
St. Marys,
Pa
Routine nursing duties including, vital signs, assisting physicians with patient examinations, administer injectable medications such as allergy injections, immunizations, B12, and occasionally Antibiotics. Worked with a variety of patients of all ages and conditions