Pediatric Phone Triage LPN/MA - West Cobb
Established West Cobb pediatric practice seeks an LPN or a Medical Assistant with a minimum of 2 years clinical Pediatric practice experience to perform triage service for Pediatric patients over the phone in the practice office. This is not a remote position. This individual will serve as the primary contact for medical care to phone-in patients. The Triage Nurse will be responsible for completing an accurate assessment of a pediatric patient’s needs, be able to identify symptoms, determine emergencies and if physician interaction is required.
The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of pediatric experience with superb customer service skills, empathy, patience and the ability to reassure and calm concerned callers. We seek an individual who possesses a broad knowledge of medical terminology and drug formularies, exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong attention to detail as well as the ability to work independently. Prior experience with Clear Triage software is a plus.
Must hold a current Georgia LPN license and be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
OR
Must hold a current Medical Assistant certification and be a graduate of an accredited school of medical assisting.
Must have minimum 2 yrs pediatric experience.
Job Hours (on Site) - Monday- Friday, 9am to 5 pm (lunch daily from 11:45- 12:45)
Plus 1-2 Saturdays per month (8:15am - 12pm)
We offer a competitive benefit and compensation package including very generous PTO, health, dental and 401(k) with company match.
Pay Range- $27+ per hour commensurate with experience
(plus an extra $4 per hour Saturday Pay)
Kids Health First is an Association of 37 Independent Pediatric Practices located in Atlanta and surrounding areas. Initial candidate screenings are conducted by our recruiter. All interviews and final decisions are made by the pediatric practices, based on their current individual needs and hiring processes. Salary and benefits are determined by individual practices.
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