Description
Wellbox is a growing healthcare company dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier lives. We do this by providing comprehensive and preventative virtual care solutions delivered by an elite team of experienced LPN nurses. Their ability to create positive healthcare experiences and empower people in their health journeys allows us to improve clinical outcomes.
Without these incredible LPN team members, we wouldn’t be able to make the positive impact we do. Their consistent efforts in supporting, encouraging, and caring for our patients, especially during these uncertain times, while giving them personalized care truly make a difference. If this mission resonates with you, we invite you to join us.
Position Summary
We are seeking multiple LPN Patient Care Coordinators to develop personalized care plans and perform telephonic encounters with patients on behalf of our partners. Patient Care Coordinators are assigned a specific panel of patients to whom they are responsible for reaching out to monthly and following up as necessary.
We are proud to partner with a great team of LPN nurses who guide our patients to better health and help them achieve a greater quality of life. With every interaction, Patient Care Coordinators help close the gap between people needing care and not being able to receive it.
Essential Functions
- Manage and support patients’ healthcare needs via virtual phone conversations
- Conduct and document visits by using several technology platforms and EHRs
- Develop personalized care plans to address patients’ physical, mental, and preventative health needs
- Coach patients virtually to reach their care goals by following medical treatment plans that include healthy eating, physical activity, stress reduction, etc.
- Connect patients with resources such as nutritionists, nurses, and doctors who can also assist them in meeting their care needs
- Prepare patients for appointments and procedures, and provide follow-up as needed
- Coordinate some administrative aspects of medical record recovery, appointment management, and insurance claims
- Review insurance plans and suggest tips to get the most from their benefits
- Proactively suggest services or preventive screenings relevant to each patient
Work Environment
This opportunity allows you to care for patients virtually from the comfort of your home. We will provide you with the equipment and software needed such as a desktop computer and headset for internet-based calls.
Since we’re dedicated to offering our patients the best care experience possible, a wired, high-speed internet connection is needed, a private space free from outside noise and distraction, including noise and distractions from pets or children, and that complies with HIPAA privacy laws.
Physical Demands
This is a virtual position that requires you to sit or stand at a computer for 36-40 hours weekly and be able to make phone calls. Some equipment setup is required.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
We are seeking full-time LPN team members who can work 36-40 hours per week, between the hours of 8 am – 6 pm in the patient’s time zone, Monday - Friday
Pay Structure
Orientation (First eight weeks): $19.44 hourly, plus incentive
Post-Orientation: $22 hourly, plus incentive
Required Education and Experience
- Must have a Compact Nursing License that is clear and active
- Must reside and work in the continental US
- Must have a minimum of two years of clinical experience
- Experience in care coordination or care management, health coaching, and motivational interviewing a plus
- Hands-on experience and comfort with Electronic Medical Records
- Experience using Microsoft Office products such as Teams, Outlook, and Excel
Competencies Required to Perform the LPN Patient Care Coordinator Position and Key Success Factors
- Comfortability using new technology and software while demonstrating proficient computer skills
- The ability to stay flexible and quickly adapt to new processes, software changes, and priorities
- Understand healthcare goals provided by the practice while monitoring, assessing, and recording patient progress against a care plan
- Successfully execute motivational coaching to prevent and intervene in multiple diseases
- Exercise initiative, judgment, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making
- The ability to be productive in a virtual work environment
- Collaborate well with medical staff, partners, and organizations
- Facilitate patient access to community resources
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
- Perform care management and patient assessments
- Awareness of resource, utilization, and care management best practices
- A true passion for caring for patients and guiding them in their health journeys