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Who We Are
Metrolina Nephrology Associates is the region’s most recognized and experienced private practice nephrology group. The practice has been on the forefront of the treatment and management of kidney disease for more than 50 years and is known as an organization of kidney care thought leaders. We are 40 Nephrologists and 40 Advanced Practice Providers delivering care over a 10-county area in the Charlotte metro area. We are committed to providing high value care to our 35,000 patients. Our extensive network of providers, locations, organization and commitment allows our practice to deliver care in an atmosphere that is personal, patient centered, and compassionate.
Who You Are
You are a fellowship trained Nephrologist who is excited to be part of a growing large, stable, private nephrology practice. You desire to work with highly-qualified colleagues in a collegial environment where individual contributions are recognized and rewarded. You are excited at the idea of joining a practice where opportunities for teaching and research exist and compensation for your efforts are above the national average. You are sold out on kidney care and feel a genuine calling to help our patients. You have high emotional intelligence understanding that the solutions to caring for patients are most often derived from relationship building with patients, families and the healthcare team as a whole.
Role Description
This is a full-time role as a Nephrologist at Metrolina Nephrology Associates located in Charlotte, NC. As a Nephrologist, you will be responsible for providing specialized medical care to patients with kidney disease. Your day-to-day tasks will include providing treatment of end stage renal disease (ESRD), manage continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), including clinic visits and prescribe and manage plasmapheresis and leukapheresis. You will also be responsible for performing dialysis access procedures in our Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC), including: fistuolgrams, angioplasties, thrombectomies, tunneled catheter procedures, and peritoneal dialysis catheter procedures. Responsible for shared evening and weekend call for nephrology problems. Travel to locations within commuting distance when on call, to cover rounds, or as needed for vacation and holiday coverage.
Qualifications
- Medical degree and completion of residency in Internal Medicine or Nephrology
- Fellowship training in Nephrology ASDIN certified for dialysis access procedures
- Experience in renal failure, chronic kidney disease, ESRD, hypertension, in-center hemodialysis, home dialysis including hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis, CVVHD, CVVHDF, plasmapheresis and leukapheresis
- Experience in dialysis access procedures (tunneled catheter placement and exchanges, angiogram, angioplasty, endovascular stent placement, fistuolgrams, thrombolysis/thrombectomy, accessory vein ablation, peritoneal dialysis catheter placement.)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based healthcare environment
- Dedication to providing compassionate and patient-centered care
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
- Additional qualifications and skills that would be beneficial for this role are involvement in professional organizations, and a commitment to ongoing education and professional
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Full job description
Well established, highly successful, growing nephrology practice in Charlotte, NC, seeking a board certified Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) for a FULL-TIME position for dialysis, CKD outpatient office, and hospital.
Metrolina Nephrology Associates is the region’s most recognized and experienced nephrology group. The practice has been on the forefront of the treatment and management of kidney disease for more than 40 years. Composed of 41 nephrologists and 44 nephrology advanced practice providers, our practice serves patients from 8 convenient office locations, 1 vascular access center , 1 transplant center, 43 outpatient dialysis locations and 8 acute hospital dialysis units. Our extensive network of physicians and offices allow our practice to deliver care in an atmosphere that is personal, caring and compassionate.
Responsible for comprehensive patient care, including assessment, treatment planning/implementation, and education of patients and their families with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease in various nephrology settings including office, hospital, & outpatient dialysis units. No on call coverage required. Must be well versed in electronic medical record documentation. Competitive salary and benefits package available. Nephrology and Hospital experience is preferred but not required.
To attract the best and the brightest, Metrolina has competitive wages and benefits and a generous paid time off package beginning in your first year of employment: 4 weeks accrued paid days per year for the first 4 years of employment, along with 7 paid holidays. Entry into 401k plan January or July after 90 days of employment.
Requirements
Education: Master’s/Doctoral prepared NP or PA from accredited program
Experience: AP practice is dynamic and involves the application of high level clinical knowledge and skills in a wide range of contexts. Demonstrates professional efficacy, enhanced by an extended range of autonomy that includes legislated privileges. Acts as a clinical leader with a readiness and an obligation to advocate for their patients and their profession.
Certification/Licensure: Must maintain a valid NC and/or SC license as a Registered Nurse and an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant and be certified as a Nurse Practitioner by ANCC or AANP or Physician Assistant through NCCPA. Maintain a DEA license. Maintain valid BLS Certified (ACLS Optional). Certification as a Certified Nephrology Nurse Practitioner (CNN-NP) is preferred.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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About Us
Metrolina Nephrology Associates is the region’s most recognized and experienced nephrology group. The practice has been on the forefront of the treatment and management of kidney disease for more than 40 years. Composed of 41 Nephrologists and 44 Nephrology Advanced Practice Providers, our practice serves patients from eight convenient locations. Our extensive network of providers and offices allow our practice to deliver care in an atmosphere that is personal, patient centered, and compassionate.
Job Summary
To obtain timely and accurate prior authorizations for prescribed medications, procedures, and services by working with insurance providers, healthcare professionals, and patients to ensure uninterrupted access to medically necessary care while maintaining compliance with payer and organizational guidelines.
Responsibilities
Prior Authorization Processing
- Process and submit prior authorization requests within 24–48 hours of receiving complete clinical documentation throughout the evaluation period.
- Maintain documentation accuracy by ensuring all authorization records, payer communications, and supporting documents are complete and entered into the Electronic Health Record (HER) on the same business day.
Work Queue (WQ) Management
- Monitor and manage work queues daily to identify expiring, pending, or incomplete authorizations.
Hospital Authorization Management
- Coordinate authorizations for pheresis procedures and hospital services while maintaining communication with hospital staff and providers.
Requirements
- 2 years in Medical Revenue Cycle, private practice preferred.
- Revenue Cycle Management or Certified Professional Coder certifications preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of physician office practice operations and organizational policies, procedures, systems and objectives. Knowledge of physician revenue cycle, patient collection rules and guidelines.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Intense experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Practice Management Systems. Competent in Electronic Health Records (EHR) software, able to use payer websites, Claims Clearinghouse, and any other technology related to medical office Revenue Cycle.
- Due to the nature of this position, before and after-hours work will be required on an as needed basis; that can include before 8:00am, after 5:00pm and occasional weekends.
- Regular, reliability, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position. The ability to consistently adhere to scheduled work hours and fulfill job responsibilities in a timely manner is critical to the success of the role and the overall operations of the team.
