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Description
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.
Transplant Program Description
The Atrium Health Transplant Center, part of the Carolinas Medical Center, stands as one of North Carolina’s most active transplant centers. The Metrolina Nephrology transplant nephrology team, working hand in hand with the Atrium team has been there from the beginning, actively leading the kidney-pancreas program since the first kidney transplant in 1970. It is among only six centers in the United States that operate a hospital-based organ procurement program, leading to reduced average waiting times for organ recipients. With Metrolina’s team of five transplant nephrologists, provides ongoing care to nearly 2,000 kidney transplant patients and serves patients from all over the region. In 2023, our nephrologists evaluated organ offers and served as the primary physician to patients, accomplishing more than 160 kidney transplants and participated in numerous other multi-organ transplant procedures.
Who You Are
You are a fellowship trained Transplant Nephrologist who is excited to be part of a growing large, stable, private nephrology practice and well-respected transplant program. 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 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 Transplant Nephrologist at Metrolina Nephrology Associates located in Charlotte, NC. As a Transplant Nephrologist, you will be responsible for providing specialized medical care to patients with kidney disease who are in need of a kidney transplant. Your day-to-day tasks will include evaluating patients, evaluating organ offers, coordinating with transplant surgeons and other healthcare professionals, managing post-transplant care, and ensuring the best outcomes for patients.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Medical degree and completion of residency in Internal Medicine or Nephrology
- Fellowship training in Transplant Nephrology
- Board certification or eligibility in Nephrology and Transplant Nephrology
- Experience in managing kidney transplant patients, including pre- and post-transplant care
- Strong knowledge of current evidence-based practices in Transplant Nephrology
- 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 include research experience in Transplant Nephrology, involvement in professional organizations, and a commitment to ongoing education and professional development.
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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.
Job Description
A non-exempt position responsible for managing clinical trials, excluding regulatory binder management. Responsible for conducting the operation components of clinical trials.
Access to a patient population of up to 25,000. Opportunity to serve 7 office locations and up to 45 dialysis units. Work directly with multiple physicians. Manages up to five studies dependent on status and logistics of the trial. Conducts ten to twenty patient visits a week.
Job Responsibilities
- Attends study related investigator meetings and SIV’s
- Complete required study training including IVRS, EDC, protocol training, etc.
- Reviews informed consent for clarity and accuracy
- Organizes and conducts in workflow meetings
- Conducts and coordinates study training for staff outside of the research department.
- Identify potential trial patients
- Consent according to protocol and regulatory requirements
- Screens potential candidates
- Randomizes patients per protocol and MNA research policy
- Tasks are responded to within 48 hours
- Prepare for and conduct study visits
- Maintains source documentation
- Interviews and evaluates subject for adverse events
- Assess IP compliance for each subject and educate as necessary
- Communicates regularly with the research manager, PI and providers regarding subject related issues.
- Prepares for and attends all monitor visits for assigned studies. Corrects inconsistencies following monitor visit(s).
- Completes EDC and queries
- Maintains copies of all correspondence with sponsors, monitors, patients and vendors for the regulatory binder
- Completion of the delegation of authority
- Guides patients through the clinical trial process
- Answers patients questions within scope of practice
- Delivers high quality customer service
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent. Recommend a degree in a research or health related field.
- Two years’ experience in research or a medical field or any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Knowledge of health care field and research protocols/procedures and any tasks related to the research department.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical considerations related to patient information.
- Knowledge of ICH regulations and GCPs.
- Skills in performing multiple tasks appropriately as well as understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.
- Skill in organizational management of all aspects of a clinical trial and documentation of patient source records.
- Ability to learn and retain information regarding research protocols and processes.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, EMR’s, Outlook. Competent in Learning Management Systems. Competent in EDC and IXRS systems.
- Attendance: Regular, reliable, 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.
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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.
Job Overview
A non-exempt position responsible for providing selected clinical and administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the medical office and optimal patient care management. Duties will be assigned to the MA 1 in accordance with North Carolina laws and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) governing such action and activities.
Job Responsibilities
- Daily clinics are prepared for in advance
- Identifies PAM; PHQ-9 Patients
- Completes patient work ups to include:
- Vital Signs
- Weight
- Updating PMH
- Medication reconciliation
- Allergies
- Administers Intradermal, IM and Subcutaneous injections
- Performs hemocues and blood sugar checks
- Updates pharmacy information
- Works prescription refills according to practice policy
- Performs precise capillary phlebotomy
- Obtains O2 Sats as needed
- Able to navigate the EMR and PM systems
- daily cleaning and refrigeration temperature logs
- eye wash station log
- medication sample logs
- Maintains inventory of clinical and administrative supplies
- Maintains CPR certification
- Complies with legal and regulatory requirements
- Completes annual OSHA and HIPAA Training
- Completes required CEU’s
- Schedules appointments
- Demonstrates an understanding of Immunization, Lab Order, Charge and Problem entry as well as their associated workflows.
- Reviews encounter forms for orders
- Patient education is distributed at each visit as needed
- Follows operating instructions and notifies appropriate personnel of any malfunctions.
- Cleans and prepares exam rooms prior to and in between patient appointments
- Complies with legal regulations as assigned
- Greets and guides patients through their visits
- Confirms patient identity with 2 identifiers (Name, DOB)
- Answers and processes incoming calls.
- Identifies and distributes patient educational materials
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Who We Are:
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 seven convenient locations. Our extensive network of physicians and offices allow our practice to deliver care in an atmosphere that is personal, caring and compassionate.
Full Job Description:
A non-exempt position operating as the first point of contact for our patients and responsible for transferring calls to the appropriate department, taking messages, and managing incoming hospital consults.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assign, Manage and Page Consults
- Print and Manage Hospital Lists Daily
- Schedule Appointments
- Works Unlinked Recall Lists on a Bi-Monthly Basis
- Index Encounter Forms Daily
- Efficient use of the EMR
- Performs clerical duties as assigned to maintain workflow in the department
- Covers the front desk areas as assigned
- Responsible for the security and confidentiality of patient information at all times
- Provides a pleasant and helpful phone contact for callers
- Communicates effectively with callers to ensure complete resolution of inquiry
- Assists Non-English speaking callers utilizing the resources available.
- Serves as a liaison between patients and medical staff
- Able to efficiently triage, connect and transfer calls.
- Maintains operations by following policies and procedures, reporting needed changes.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing results
- Promotes a system wide team approach through open and timely communication
- Promote professional and courteous communication with customers and staff
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must have at least two years’ experience in customer service with at least six months in a healthcare setting.
- Patient representative experience preferred.
- Must possess skills in navigating systems used in the physicians practice such as Practice Management System and Electronic Health Record.
- Customer service focused and responsive to customers’ needs, energetic, respects confidentiality, proactive and able to work independently.
- Flexible and organized, with attention to detail and quality.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, EMRs, Outlook. Competent in LMS.
Attendance: Regular, reliable, 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.
Job Type: Full-time
APPLY HERE
Who We Are
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 seven convenient locations.
It is our mission to provide the most comprehensive nephrology services available with a personal commitment to enhance our patients’ quality of life through professional activity and dedication.
Job Overview
- Daily clinics are prepared for in advance.
- Reviews lab reports daily
- Manages and prioritizes incoming and outgoing phone calls
- Administers Intradermal, IM, IV, and subcutaneous Injections
- Demonstrates Basic Assessment Skills through completion of nurse visits
- Performs clinical tasks according to practice policy
- Suture/staple removal
- Wound care involving sterile technique
- EKG’s
- Utilizes patient assistance options
- Performs precise venous and capillary phlebotomy
- Works prescription refills according to practice policy
- Communicates with ESRD Coordinator for dialysis seating
- Ensures follow through of established strategies to improve the patient experience
- Resolves patient complaints; reports unresolved complaints to the Site Manager promptly
- Delivers high quality customer service
- Utilizes workflows that maximize visit compliance
- Utilizes established workflows which maximize overall office efficiency
- Schedules appointments
- Updates EMR
- Processes tasks
- Demonstrates an understanding of Immunization, Lab Order, Charge and Problem entry as well as their associated workflows
- Reviews encounter forms for orders
- Completes forms
- Schedules outside procedures
- Schedules hospital follow up appointments according to policy
- Arranges Hospital Admissions
- Obtains prior authorizations
- Follows operating instructions and notifies appropriate personnel of any malfunctions.
- Completes required CEU’s
- Completes OSHA required logs as assigned
- Completes annual OSHA and HIPAA training
- Assists with administration of PPD, Hepatitis B and flu to employees
- Completes staff competencies
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Minimum of two years of professional nursing experience. Clinic experience preferred.
- Must hold a current and valid NC RN/LPN license. Current CPR certificate.
- Knowledge of nursing processes, health care systems, structure, functions and community resources.
- Familiarity with state law on nursing care, nursing guidelines and clinic policies and procedures.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, EMR’s and Outlook. Competent in Learning Management Systems.
Attendance: Regular, reliable, 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.
Job Type: Full-time
