As a Licensed Practical Nurse you'll ensure patient well-being assist with clinical tasks manage scheduling and maintain infection control in a primary care setting.

Requisition Number: 2366856
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 1200 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.
As a Licensed Practical Nurse you will be ensuring the well-being of patients while working in conjunction with physicians advanced practice clinicians front office and clinical staff. This role is based in one of our location practices.
Our teams utilize a collaborative working model to build connections across our centers and communities. The primary center for this position is Stow OH though you may also operate in other local work sites on an as needed basis.
Location: Green OH
Status: Full-Time
Specialty: Primary Care
Primary Responsibilities:

• Schedule appointments complete prior authorizations process medication refills handle referrals and answer patient calls as needed
• Perform Clinical Intake with patients to include taking and recording vital signs and patient history
• Assist patients as needed with walking transfer specimen collection exam preparation etc.
• Maintain clinical supplies and equipment and ensure proper storage of biohazards
• Clean exam/procedure rooms instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control
• Assist providers with minor in-office procedures and perform point-of-care testing
• Assist with allergy injections mixing of allergy vials and allergy testing

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:

• Additional Requirements for LPNs:
  • Valid Indiana LPN license
• Additional Requirements for MAs:
  • Graduated from an accredited MA program
  • Medical Assistant Certification (CMA or RMA) or willing to attain that certification within 9 Mos of the start date
  • CPR certification
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of Licensed Practical Nurse experience with electronic medical records software
• Experience performing medical back office tasks including obtaining vital signs injections/immunizations phlebotomy urinalysis and administering medications
• Experience performing medical front office tasks including scheduling appointments prior authorizations medication refills and referrals

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 $16.15 to $28.80 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.