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Carle Foundation Hospital RN - Medication Renewal Center in Urbana, Illinois
RN - Medication Renewal Center
Department: Med Renewal Center
Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area
Job Category: Nursing
Employment Type: Full - Time
Job ID: 41391
Experience Required: 3 - 5 Years
Education Required: Associates Degree
Shift: Day
Location: Champaign, IL
Usual Schedule: 8 hour days 5 days per week
On Call Requirements: None
Work Location: Carle at The Fields
Nursing Specialty: Ambulatory Clinic
Secondary Job Category: Nursing
Weekend Requirements: every other Sat and Sun
Other Posting Information: $5,000 sign-on bonus and $5,000 relocation (for greater than 100 miles) or $2,500 relocation (for greater than 50 miles) for nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants Only
Holiday Requirements: None
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Position Summary:
Using the nursing process, assesses; evaluates; prioritizes; and manages requests received for medication order renewals. All requests will be responded to, based on level of urgency as stated by the person initiating the request and according to established protocols.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS College Diploma Nursing CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Registered Nurse Illinois EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Three (3) Nursing SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Strong verbal and written communication skills. Basic PC and data entry skills. Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work, provide oral and written instructions, interact tactfully with customers and establish and maintain effective relationships with others. Must be able to apply specific departmental protocols across a wide variety of situations.
Essential Functions:
Performs health assessments and patient compliance with medication via thorough review of the patient's electronic medical record.
Communication of medication order to designated pharmacies via verbal or electronic means.
Provides general health information using approved references including, but not limited to, providing individual and group health and wellness education.
Insures documentation of care is complete and accurate.
Supports maintenance and completeness of patient's electronic medical record, including medication reconciliation.
Review medication renewal requests received from pharmacy – fax or phone call
Review medication renewal requests received from patient – phone call or MyCarle
Verify prescription and refill status with pharmacy
Notify pharmacies of any discontinued or changed medication to reduce pharmacological errors
Review appointment and lab work history for compliance
Notify provider office of med adherence concerns
Review medication prior authorizations for Carle primary care, convenient care and emergency room
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Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.