Infusion Center Neurology Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

An Infusion Center Neurology Nurse Practitioner needs to be hired by Neurology Services, Inc., Alexandria, VA. The infusion center neurology nurse practitioner will manage the infusion center which includes ordering, storage and administering of specialized drugs used for intravenous therapies. The Nurse Practitioner will seek patient insurance payment approvals in order to administer intravenous (IV) therapies for complex neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS), CIDP, myasthenia gravis, and chronic migraines. They will monitor treatments, manage adverse reactions, and provide specialized patient education. The highly trained Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) will evaluate patients prior to their treatments, manage care protocols, and work alongside neurologists.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Infusion Center, including scheduling, billing approval, therapeutic drug management and Center certification management.
• Therapy Administration: Overseeing the delivery of specialized biologics and immunosuppressants (e.g., Ocrevus, Tysabri, Leqembi).
• Patient Assessment: Evaluating vitals and neurologic status before, during, and after the infusion.
• Symptom and Reaction Management: Recognizing and treating adverse drug reactions or infusion-related symptoms.
• Patient Education: Explaining treatment regimens, potential side effects, and long-term care plans to patients and families.

You will be supporting the founder and owner of Neurology Services, Inc., Dr. Peter Bernad, who offers effective and individualized treatments to correct a host of medical conditions. He is a board-certified physician and has broad experience in pediatric, medical and surgical care. The practice does not perform surgery but focuses on determining the basis or cause of a patient’s problem. We treat patients with a wide variety of neurological problems such as epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, headaches, Myasthenia Gravis, tumors, strokes, Alzheimer’s disease, hemorrhage, myofascial pain syndrome, closed head injuries (concussions), compensation injuries and chemical nervous system toxicity.

Neurology Services, Inc. is a modern, comprehensive, evaluation and diagnostic treatment center serving the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area for over 40 years. Each of our patients receives quality care, accompanied by individual attention from our courteous staff. The growth and reputation of our practice have been based on a commitment to Excellence.

Neurology Services, Inc. provides neurology services at three (3) locations:

• 2616 Sherwood Hall Lane, Suite 201, Alexandria, VA 22306;
• 2112 F Street NW, Suite 303, Washington, D.C. 20037; and,
• 2296 Opitz Blvd. Suite 360, Woodbridge, VA 22191.

Your employment with us automatically carries with it certain just and equitable responsibilities. It is necessary we maintain the highest standards involved in the philosophy and tradition that each individually, and all of us collectively, have established. The group represents the finest of professional traditions.

Responsibilities:

-Billing insurance companies following a patient’s office visit;
-Confirming that a patient’s insurance company will pay for pending clinical care;.

Requirements:
--3 to 5 years of experience with medical insurance billing
-Ability to travel between the 3 offices based on staffing and patient needs which suggest the need for a reliable personal vehicle

-Positive attitude
-Excellent communication skills
-Technological savviness

Performance Standards
Employee performance evaluation will include, but limited, to the following measures:
• Professionalism not only with coworkers but telephone contact with clients.
• Compliance of all duties and responsibilities.
• Accuracy and timeliness of data entry and error resolution.
• Compliance with all company, state, federal and carrier rules, and regulations.
• Attendance and Tardiness.
• Ethical Standards and Honesty

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance after 3 months (paid 50 per cent)
• Vacation

Schedule:

• 9:00 am to 5:00 pm - Monday to Friday
• 9:00 am to noon – Saturday

Additional requirements:

• Have experience with electronic medical records
• Provide references
• Provide salary requirement
• Provide a cover letter of yourself and why you would make a good fit for the position

Team Culture:

Diversity: All staff members are expected to accomplish their work in a professional manner and always be courteous toward all other staff members, patients, business associates, guests, and visitors. All staff members should be treated in a manner free from bias, favoritism, and any form of illegal discrimination.

Ethics: All members of Neurology Services, Inc. should be marked by a commitment to excellence, professional integrity, self-discipline, and wise judgment. Our employees reflect this through attention to detail, comprehensive professional work, and honorable behavior.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee assigned to this job.

Neurology Services, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.