Triage Nurse

Remote triage, patient intake, clinical phone support

The role

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct virtual triage assessments via phone.

  • Assess, prioritize, and document patient symptoms.

  • Provide appropriate medical guidance within scope of practice.

  • Escalate urgent or complex cases to healthcare providers when necessary.

  • Schedule appointments and coordinate patient care.

  • Manage inbound and outbound patient calls.

  • Maintain accurate records within EMR systems.

What's required to apply

Educational Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN or equivalent).

  • Licensed Nurse

Required Experience

  • Experience in virtual healthcare, telehealth, or remote nursing roles.

  • Experience in medical virtual assistant and/or healthcare administrative positions.

  • Experience handling patient triage and symptom assessment.

  • Experience documenting patient encounters in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

  • Familiarity with appointment scheduling and call management.

Required Skills

  • Strong knowledge of:

    • Medical terminology

    • Clinical symptom assessment

    • US healthcare processes and workflows

  • EMR experience, preferably with eClinicalWorks (ECW).

  • Ability to accurately document patient interactions.

  • Typing speed of at least 60 words per minute (WPM).

Good to know

Communication & Professional Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

  • Ability to prioritize patient concerns and determine urgency.

  • Compassionate and patient-centered approach.

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

  • Attention to detail and accuracy.

Technical Requirements

Experience with:

  • Max

  • Microsoft Teams

  • AllScripts

  • Veradigm

  • eClinicalWorks (ECW) (preferred)

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