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Major Accountability: Responsible to the Nurse Team Leader(s) to deliver quality, safe patient care in an ethical manner. Collaborate and work under the direction of both the adult and pediatric physicians. Work with staff to ensure a friendly, safe and customer service oriented delivery of care. Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain nursing standards and practices that are required and consistent with the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act, licensing agencies.
• Work in collaboration with physician to coordinate and manage care for a specific caseload of patients to assure immediate and ongoing care needs are met.
• Provides leadership by serving as a clinical expert, educator, and liaison between the patient population and the medical, nursing, and interdisciplinary staff who care for them.
• Produce and maintain all patient documentation following all regulatory guidelines and protocols. Documentation may including clinic notes and referring physician updates.
• Provide independent, collaborative, and medically delegated nursing functions for persons with epilepsy. Execute standards of nursing practice including assessment, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Maintain current licensure and basic life support certification.
• Provide patient, families, hospital staff and community epilepsy education utilizing appropriate instructional strategies.
• Identify problems, recommend and implement interventions and evaluate outcomes to ensure compliance with standards of clinical practice.
• Initiate and/or participate in relevant research projects for publication, meetings or other professional presentation.
• Establish and maintain patient database for ongoing research.
• Maintain and enhance current nursing and sub-specialty knowledge base and skill through continuing education.
• Develop and maintain positive working relations with all MEG employees and other departments as a responsibility in fulfilling all job functions.

Education/Licensure

• R.N. degree from an accredited college or university.
• RN license from the State of Minnesota Board of Nursing.

Minnesota Epilepsy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Minnesota Epilepsy Group is the largest and most comprehensive adult and pediatric epilepsy program in the Midwest. As a regional referral facility, we are the recognized leader in treating epilepsy and other seizure-related conditions in infants to the elderly. We are a national, state-of-the-art, Level 4 epilepsy center committed to enhancing each patient's quality of life and maximizing seizure control. Job Description  Monday-Friday: 9a-5:30pm position  NO WEEKENDS  We are looking for a dedicated person with excellent communication skills to communicate with family and pharmacies outside of our operation. You will spend your time working in clinical and administrative areas, assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical and organizational tasks, with minimal to no direct patient care. You will provide information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from all the clinical services.  Major Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Refill medications 
• Prior Authorizations for medications 
• Completion of medical forms (FMLA, DMV, Workers Comp, etc.) 
• Returning patient phone calls and web messages 
• Documenting patient phone/web encounters 

• Fulfill patient care responsibilities as assigned 
• Clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient medical records; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; updating charts to ensure that information is complete and documented appropriately. 
• Achieves organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing any patient care concerns and/or staff concerns with immediate supervisor. 
• Complete clinical projects as assigned by supervisor 
• Other duties as assigned. 

  Education: 

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) 
• Medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a community college course in medical assisting preferred. 
• OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) diploma from an accredited vocational institution 

  Experience: 

• Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant OR LPN and/or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office. 
• Minimum one year experience with an EMR 

  Other Requirements: Current documentation of a national certification for the registered medical assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or for the certified assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Must possess a current CPR certification (or able/willing to complete CPR certification prior to starting employment), and current health records with the appropriate immunizations to work in the health care field (hepatitis B and tuberculosis).  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time Minnesota Epilepsy Group PA is an Equal opportunity employer.

Minnesota Epilepsy Group is the largest and most comprehensive adult and pediatric epilepsy program in the Midwest. As a regional referral facility, we are the recognized leader in treating epilepsy and other seizure-related conditions in infants to the elderly. We are a national, state-of-the-art, Level 4 epilepsy center committed to enhancing each patient's quality of life and maximizing seizure control. Major Accountability: Responsible to the Medical Records Manager to coordinate and maintain all patient records in a professional, legal and confidential manner. Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide and ensure legal, timely and efficient maintenance of all medical records including but not limited to EMR, PET Scans, MRI Scans.
• Gather records from Cerner and Epic and upload/scan to eCW.
• Prep new patient charts for their first office visit in a timely manner.
• Gather medical records from designated areas and distribute as needed.
• Work with St Paul Radiology and other entities to get patient CT, MRI or PET scans as requested.
• Assist with scanning as time allows.
• Maintain efficient and confidential system to document all medical information releases.
• Prepare records for surgery conference on a weekly basis.
• Sort external mail, ensuring outgoing mail is ready for pick up daily.
• Assist with the distribution of incoming faxes.
• As directed distribute and prepare outgoing correspondence, patient mail and faxes.
• Coordinate all requests for off-site storage from MEG staff with ACCESS.
• Act as back up for all other front office positions during absence or heavy workload.
• Perform additional clerical duties as requested.
• Develop and maintain positive working relations with all MEG employees and other departments as a responsibility in fulfilling all job functions.

Education

• High School Graduate or equivalent.

 Position Requirements:

•  Previous medical records experience and/or graduation from an accredited program.
• Computer experience, preferably in a Windows environment.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to communicate in English both oral and written.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Ability to stoop, bend, twist, reach and lean repeated times.
• Ability to provide regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to maintain effective working relations with varied levels of individuals.  For example a range could be a patient to a visiting physician from another country.
• Maintain confidentiality/privacy as described in MEG’s policies and as described by HIPPA.
• Abide by security rules as defined by MEG policies and as described by HIPPA.

  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time Minnesota Epilepsy Group PA is an Equal opportunity employer.

Minnesota Epilepsy Group, PA® in St. Paul, Minnesota, is seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Epileptologist to join one of the largest and growing academic private practice in the country. We are affiliated with United Hospital, Abbott Northwestern, and Children’s Minnesota. We treat and evaluate patients in a 10-bed adult epilepsy monitoring unit and a 12-bed pediatric unit. Fellowship training is required; BE/BC in epilepsy and/or clinical neurophysiology is desired.

Minnesota Epilepsy Group, PA® is a level 4 epilepsy center and provides full-spectrum Epilepsy services with its team of specialists including epilepsy trained physicians, advanced practice providers, neuropsychologists, psychologists, and social work in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere. Strong support for genetics and all other pediatric subspecialties is available through Children’s Minnesota. 24/7 EEG monitoring support is present through registered EEG techs.

There is a robust and active surgical program with Magneto-encephalography, intracranial evaluations using Stereotactic EEG (ROSA), and a full range of surgical interventions including resection, laser ablation, VNS, RNS, and DBS. Dedicated specialty epilepsy clinics like Tuberous sclerosis alliance clinic, Duplication 15q syndrome alliance, New-Onset Epilepsy Clinic (NOPE), pediatric to adult transition program, epilepsy genetics, and ketogenic diet programs are also present.

Scope of practice includes long term video EEG monitoring, providing inpatient consultation services, and outpatient clinical care. Research opportunities are available including pharmaceutical trials.  Teaching opportunities are present with rotating University of Minnesota residents and Fellows.

Competitive salary and benefits are commensurate with prior training and experience. EO/AA.

The Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul offers an excellent educational system, cultural diversity, activities for the outdoor enthusiast, and ample dining and entertainment.  The vitality and quality of life in Minnesota is surpassed by none.

Minnesota Epilepsy Group, PA®

Attention: Hiring Manager

Minnesota Epilepsy Group is the largest and most comprehensive adult and pediatric epilepsy program in the Midwest. As a regional referral facility, we are the recognized leader in treating epilepsy and other seizure-related conditions in infants to the elderly. We are a national, state-of-the-art, Level 4 epilepsy center committed to enhancing each patient's quality of life and maximizing seizure control.

• Major Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Answer all incoming phone calls in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Write accurate, legible notes for each patient phone call including patient name, caller name, date, physician, brief description of need and refer to appropriate staff member.
  • Schedule and cancel appointments as needed.
  • Perform clerical duties as assigned.
  • Maintain adequate supply of patient forms and packets.
  • Develop and maintain positive working relations with all MEG employees and other departments as a responsibility in fulfilling all job functions.
  • Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting patients and visitors, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
  • Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information.
  • Process payments from patients for co-pays and uninsured visits
  • Maintain confidentiality of all patient records
  • Manage inventory of necessary office supplies and coordinate reordering
  • Ensure that the waiting room environment remains quiet, calm, and welcoming
  Education
  • High School Graduate or equivalent.
  Position Requirements:
  • Previous medical office experience.
  • Computer experience, preferably in a Windows environment.
  • Ability to operate multi-line phone line.
  • Ability to handle a fast paced environment and prioritize tasks based on importance
  • Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time

Minnesota Epilepsy Group PA is an Equal opportunity employer.

Minnesota Epilepsy Group is the largest and most comprehensive adult and pediatric epilepsy program in the Midwest. As a regional referral facility, we are the recognized leader in treating epilepsy and other seizure-related conditions in infants to the elderly. We are a national, state-of-the-art, Level 4 epilepsy center committed to enhancing each patient's quality of life and maximizing seizure control. The main job function will be coordinating inpatient and outpatient procedures and assist with surgery scheduling. You will be responsible for working with the insurance companies to get certifications, pre-authorizations, updates and will coordinate the appeals process as necessary for a variety of services MN Epilepsy Group offers. Collaborating with both adult and pediatric physicians, billing department, and front desk staff to ensure a friendly, safe and customer service-oriented environment for patients, their families and/or caregivers. Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for coordinating surgical procedures, diagnostic procedures, inpatient stays, and outpatient procedures.
• Obtain certifications and pre-authorizations for surgical procedures, diagnostic procedures, inpatient stays, and outpatient procedures.
• Work in collaboration with physicians and staff within and outside of MN Epilepsy Group to coordinate surgery admissions, diagnostic testing, inpatient admissions and care for pediatric and adult patients.
• Participate in weekly surgical conferences.
• Write a variety of letters to insurance on behalf of patients for example letters of appeals, medical necessity, etc.
• Review written chart notes for documentation of changes of patient status, medical treatment plan and response and relay to insurance companies as necessary for updates and extension of stay requests.
• Document and maintain all information gathered for admissions and surgical services.
• Provide patient, families, and caregivers epilepsy education utilizing appropriate instructional strategies as appropriate for admission.
• Identify problems and recommend solutions to ensure compliance with standards of clinical practice and improve internal processes.
• Develop and maintain positive working relations with all MEG employees and other departments as a responsibility in fulfilling all job functions.

Position Requirements:

• Two to three years scheduling experience preferably surgery scheduling.
• Strong knowledge regarding insurance, preauthorization and appeals process for insurance preferred.
• High level of proficiency relating to medical terminology and strong healthcare background.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to effectively communicate in English both oral and written formats.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, customer service and ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Strong skills in utilizing written, telephonic and online systems to obtain, verify, document and communicate referral and preauthorization information with the clinic and affiliate hospitals.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgement as it relates to patient care issues.
• Skilled in selected software programs: Word, Excel, Outlook, insurance specific websites/portals, and any other systems as necessary to function in the role.
• Ability to remain calm and maintain professional behavior in stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain effective working relations with varied levels of individuals. For example, a range could be a patient to referring physician.
• Maintain confidentiality/privacy as described in MEG’s policies and as described by HIPPA.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, and lean multiple times per day
• Abide by security rules as defined by MEG’s policies and as described by HIPPA. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

  Minnesota Epilepsy Group PA is an Equal opportunity employer.      

Minnesota Epilepsy Group is the largest and most comprehensive adult and pediatric epilepsy program in the Midwest. As a regional referral facility, we are the recognized leader in treating epilepsy and other seizure-related conditions in infants to the elderly. We are a national, state-of-the-art, Level 4 epilepsy center committed to enhancing each patient's quality of life and maximizing seizure control. We have a unique opportunity for a RN to join our interdisciplinary team in a full-time capacity working with drug, and observational studies relating to epilepsy. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Recruit eligible patients for enrolling clinical trials and obtain informed consent.
• Work in collaboration with physicians to coordinate care for enrolled subjects.
• Coordinate all aspects of a study visit, including but not limited to scheduling time with the physician and outside facilities, as well as performing EKGs and blood draws (including processing and shipping of specimens).
• Conduct subject visits assuring all procedures are in compliance with the clinical trial protocol and FDA guidelines.
• Appropriately document study procedures, provide subject/caregiver training, calculate dosing schedules, reporting of adverse events, perform drug accountability, data entry into online electronic data capture systems.
• Maintain close communication with the study sponsor and answer all queries they may have.
• Travel may be required for investigator meetings.

Qualifications:

• Minnesota RN license is required.
• Previous pharmaceutical clinical trial experience is required.
• Previous experience with epilepsy and neurology is preferred but not required.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently handle multiple tasks simultaneously with precision and adhere to sponsor requirements is required.
• Ability to work as a team with a positive attitude.
• Exceptional organization skills, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgement as it relates to patient care issues.
• Ability to remain calm and maintain professional behavior in stressful situations.
• Ability to provide first line intervention for seizure occurrences and/or interrupt patient engaging in dangerous or aggressive behaviors.
• Maintain confidentiality/privacy as described in MEG’s policies and as described by HIPPA.
• Abide by security rules as defined by MEG’s policies and as described by HIPPA

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time. Minnesota Epilepsy Group PA is an Equal opportunity employer.

Minnesota Epilepsy Group is the largest and most comprehensive adult and pediatric epilepsy program in the Midwest. As a regional referral facility, we are the recognized leader in treating epilepsy and other seizure-related conditions in infants to the elderly. We are a national, state-of-the-art, Level 4 epilepsy center committed to enhancing each patient's quality of life and maximizing seizure control.  We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized medical coder/biller to join our team.  

Required Skills:	Requirements Graduated from an END Technology program or 3 years on-the-job trained experience as an END tech. ABRET certified technologists or certification eligible END Technologists must have excellent communication skills and have a strong commitment to quality patient care.
Preferred Skills:
Job Description:	The Minnesota Epilepsy Group is a premier Level IV epilepsy program that specializes in the evaluation and treatment services for adults and children with intractable epilepsy. We provide both outpatient and inpatient care through an interdisciplinary patient care team. Currently we have several openings for Neurodiagnostic Technologists staffing two 10 bed adult and pediatric LTM EEG units, inpatient EEG lab, clinic EEG lab, and ICU EEG monitoring. Competitive salary and excellent benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long term disability insurances; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays; 401(k) plan; flexible benefits plan; and free parking. MN Epilepsy Group PA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

  Minnesota Epilepsy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Type: Full-time