LPN Scheduling Specialist in Anderson , South Carolina at AnMed

Located in the heart of Anderson, South Carolina, AnMed is a dynamic, not-for-profit health system dedicated to delivering exceptional care with compassion, innovation, and integrity. At AnMed, our mission is simple yet powerful:

To provide exceptional and compassionate care to all we serve.

AnMed has been named one of the Best Employers in South Carolina by Forbes, reflecting our commitment to a supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven workplace. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to grow in a new direction, you'll find opportunities to thrive, lead, and make a meaningful impact here.

The Team Assistant LPN is responsible for providing scheduling and administrative support necessary to ensure delivery of clinical care for the patient and staff of a given interdisciplinary group, coordination of the paper flow from the teams in the group, data entry of documentation and communication with patients, physicians, and staff. The Team Assistant LPN’s role is crucial to the functioning of the teams, serving as the front-line response to calls from physician offices and/or patients directed to the team and the efficient management of these calls.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Accepts referrals from intake and assigns to case manager (RN or PT).
• Completes the scheduling for professional and paraprofessional staff on an ongoing basis (at weekly meetings and as needed).
• Responsible scheduling to include minimum staffing for any one patient.
• Assigns patients to the appropriate interdisciplinary team members.
• Coordinates the weekly case conference schedules with Care Manager.
• Maintains effective communication with field staff and Clinical Manager.
• Schedules meetings as requested by the Clinical Manager and takes minutes as needed.
• Tracks and reviews field staff daily schedules.
• Responds to all telephone calls directed toward the team and passes on appropriate information to team members.
• Enter verbal orders received from physicians.
• Contact patients to set up admission visits and enter clinical documentation and follow-up notes based on communication with patients.
• Implements and enforces the confidentiality policies and procedures of the Agency.
• Organizes and coordinates the activities of the clinical department.
• Ensures workflow processes are timely: logs and tracks referrals and submission of admission documentation within 24 hours.
• Faxes all lab and order follow up as required.
• Establishes and maintains on call schedule.
• Provides reports/census updates to Agency transitional care coordinator, as requested.
• Provides updated priority codes, active census, monthly team, and on-call schedules, and staff listing to the on-call supervisors for the week.
• Maintains calendar of time off as approved by Clinical Manager.
• Assists with preparation of weekend work.
• Cross trains with Data Entry/Medical Records Clerk.
• Provides exemplary customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Demonstrates accountability and follow through of all designated tasks.
• Demonstrates commitment to the clinical team members and associated patients.

Qualifications

• Current license as Licensed Practical Nurse in South Carolina.
• One-year current, direct, clinical experience in a nursing home, hospital, or medical/surgical clinic required.
• Minimum two years’ office experience.
• Excellent computer/data entry skills.
• Excellent organizational/communication skills.
• Able to handle multiple tasks.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Benefits*

• Medical Insurance & Wellness Offerings.
• Compensation, Retirement & Financial Planning.
• Free Financial Counseling.
• Work-Life Balance & Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Professional Development.
• For more information, please visit: anmed.org/careers/benefits

*Varied benefits packages are available for positions with a 0.6 FTE or higher.