APRN – Neurosurgery Clinic

• Assist surgeon with clinic activities, organize visits, and perform clinic procedures
• Assist in the operating room
• Answer pages and round on post-operative patients daily and on a PRN basis
• Manage care of outpatients post-operatively
• Answer telephone inquiries and fill prescriptions
• Perform assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of actual or potential patient problems
• Schedule and coordinate new and established patient appointments, follow-ups, procedures, and diagnostic testing
• Coordinate referrals and obtain required documentation and authorizations
• Register patients and update demographic, insurance, and medical information
• Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and referral requirements
• Respond to patient phone calls and portal messages
• Coordinate communication among patients, neurosurgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other clinical staff
• Coordinate pre-operative and post-operative appointments and testing
• Ensure medical records, imaging, referrals, and clinical documentation are available
• Obtain and track prior authorizations
• Reschedule appointments and manage provider schedules
• Resolve complex patient access and scheduling issues
• Provide instructions regarding appointments, testing, referrals, and follow-up care
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational policies
• Document patient interactions and scheduling activities in the electronic medical record
• Provide compassionate, professional customer service to patients and families dealing with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions
• Perform other job duties as needed

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Licensed RN in Arkansas
• Current APRN License
• 4 years of Nursing experience
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
• Completion of pre-employment screening: Adult Maltreatment, Annual TB Screening, Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing
• Resume required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in patient care management, including pre-operative and post-operative coordination, while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Proficient in electronic medical record documentation and effective communication with clinical staff and patients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Master's Degree In Nursing
• Licensed RN In Arkansas
• Current APRN License
• 4 Years Of Nursing Experience
• Patient Care Management

Hard Skills

• Patient Assessment
• Diagnosis And Treatment
• Scheduling And Coordination
• Insurance Verification
• Clinical Documentation
• Electronic Medical Record Management
• Referral Coordination
• Post-Operative Care
• Compassionate Patient Service
• HIPAA Compliance

Soft Skills

• Professional Communication
• Customer Service
• Problem Solving
• Team Collaboration
• Compassion

Certifications & Qualifications

• Licensed RN
• Current APRN License

Industry Keywords

• Neurosurgery
• Patient Confidentiality
• Medical Records
• Clinical Staff Coordination
• Pre-Employment Screening