4 Administration jobs in Endicott

Job Description

Position Summary:

Employee works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to specific patient populations. The employee will maintain competency for population specific groups with consideration of physical, communication, safety, nutrition, and psychosocial needs.

Education, License & Cert:

High School Grad or Equivalent

Experience:

Must be currently enrolled in a licensed nurse education program.

Essential Functions:

Participates in the delivery of patient care for population groups under the direction of an RN/LPN including but not limited to the following: •Lifting, turning, and positioning patients utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate. •Observing confused and difficult patients •AM/PM Hygiene care •Toileting, shaving, washing, brushing hair, dental and mouth care •Feeding •Assisting with range of motion exercises •Mobilizing patients - transfers and ambulation, utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate and following the Mobility protocol •Exercise protocols •Discontinuing foley catheter •Simple dressing changes •Incentive spirometry supervision •Surgical preps •Postmortem care •Administers cleansing enemas •Removal of peripheral IV catheters •Sits with confused/disoriented patients or those requiring 1:1 observation for safety/suicide purposes, as assigned •Performs and records accurately: •Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, heights and weights •I & O •Records bowel movements •ADLs and activities •Performs and records the following specimen collection: •Obtains urine, stool, and sputum specimens for patients; instructs patients in proper specimen collection technique. •Completes the following support activities. •Completes EKGs. •Transports patients as needed •Serves, sets up and retrieves trays •Distributes water pitchers as appropriate •Orders and distributes nourishment. •Transports equipment •Transports blood products to and from the patient care area. •Participates in patient safety/patient satisfaction. •Answers call bells •Participates in patient rounding •Reports any signs of abuse to the nursing staff •Recognizes, troubleshoots and initiates corrective action needed on equipment. •Maintains neat and tidy environment (empties laundry, delivers equipment, keeps patient rooms clean and safe). •Inventories and assures disposition of patients' belongings when admitted, transferred, and/or discharged. •Assures proper storage of equipment. •Recognizes emergency situations and initiates plan of action •Notifies RN/LPN of any changes seen in patient's condition •Complies with policies and procedures of the hospital/nursing department. •Supports the philosophy of the hospital and department of nursing. •Maintains CPR certification and practice •Demonstrates cost-effective patient care by demonstrating proper use and care of equipment, appropriate and prudent use of supplies, accurate charging of supplies; performing other division-specific tasks, and appropriate utilization of available resources. •Participates in performance improvement activities to improve service and care. Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills. •Ability to communicate using telephones, computer systems. •Answers telephone promptly and politely, identifying self, title, and department. Receives and sends messages in an accurate and timely fashion. •Communicates with the patients, family, and members of the healthcare team in a concise, tactful and considerate manner. Must represent the hospital in a professional courteous manner, while being sensitive to how others perceive both verbal and non-verbal communications.

Other Duties:

•Assists in the orientation of new personnel and serves as a role model to other employees. •Demonstrates willingness to accept non-routine work assignments as appropriate. •Encouraged to participate in community activities •Attends and participates in unit council (70% attendance).

Rev: 2-29-2024

About Us

Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you'll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

**PURPOSE** **AND** **SCOPE:**
_Performing_ _general_ _office_ _duties_ _incorporating_ _a_ _variety_ _of basic_ _and_ _routine_ _clerical_ _and_ _secretarial_ _duties_ _in_ _a_ _clinical_ _environment._
Be the "face" of one of our outpatient or hospital facilities-and use your administrative skills to impact the lives of our patients and their families. As a secretary/receptionist at Fresenius Kidney Care, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team, providing administrative support to maintain clinic operations and provide the best customer care for patients living with kidney disease.
**PRINCIPAL** **DUTIES** **AND** **RESPONSIBILITIES:**
Under general supervision, follows established company policies and procedures and applies acquired job skills to:
**Patient Engagement and Front Desk** **-** Responsibilities may include the following based on location and business need:
+ Answering telephone & routing calls to the appropriate person
+ Professionally greet all patients and guests.
+ Maintain a professional environment at all times. Monitors the reception and waiting areas.
+ Distributing incoming mail.
+ ObtainnecessarysignaturestoensuretheefficientprocessingofadmissionsdatainaccordancewithFMCNApolicies and procedures.
+ Ensureallaspectsofpatientconfidentialityaremaintainedatalltimes
**Scheduling and Registration** **-** Responsibilities may include the following based on location and business need:
+ Maintains accurate records of hospitalization, patient travel, etc. to facilitate coordination of patient scheduling, ancillary testing, etc.
+ Prepares medical records for facsimile or mail related to travel, transplant, disability and others.
+ Organizes travel for patients by contacting and providing requested medical records.
+ Coordinates with transient patient paperwork.
+ Coordinates transfer placements and confirmations along with Clinical Manager.
+ Confirms admissions paperwork is completed and sent to designated department(s), such as billing, by collecting, faxing and scanning.
+ Assist with medical appointment referrals and scheduling.
+ Assist with transportation coordination and referrals.
+ Ensures data entry has been completed for Crown Web. Related to ESRD 2728. ESRD 2746 and PART.
+ Monthly insurance card scanning
**Administrative and Additional Responsibilities** **-** Responsibilities may include the following based on location and business need:
+ Setting up and maintaining filing systems and basic databases as applicable.
+ Completing forms and reports as required by the various company offices and outside vendors and agencies.
+ Preparing purchase orders using the appropriate software application.
+ Assisting with department/facility accounts receivable and accounts payable functions and responsibilities as needed.
+ Maintaining inventory of the necessary office supplies
+ Assists in auditing records for ongoing compliance with medical records standards (H&Ps, monthly physician progress notes, care plans, etc).
+ Assists in the collection of Patient Demographic Information and Continuous Quality Improvement Data.
+ Assemble,fileandmaintainpatientmedicalrecords
+ Printpatientscheduleandpullpatientchartsdaily.
+ Arrangeforpackagepickupanddelivery.
+ Assists with month-end reporting requirements.
+ Participate in collaboration sessions such as center/team huddles and staff meetings.
+ Attend education and training sessions as appropriate and apply key learnings.
**SKILLS:**
+ Knowledge of office procedures required.
+ Proficient in Microsoft office applications
+ Ability to adapt to supporting software applications.
+ Professional attitude and appearance
+ Solid written and verbal communication skills
+ Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
+ Strong organizational skills
+ Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
+ Customer service attitude
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS** **:**
+ The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and possible interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position may require travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. The work environment may be characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials
**SUPERVISION:**
+ None
**EDUCATION** :
+ HighSchoolDiploma or GED required
**EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS** **:**
+ Minimum 6 months relevant experience without a degree.
+ 1-2 years related experience preferred.
+ Experience working knowledge of computers with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint preferred. Good verbal communication skills.
+ Pleasanttelephonemanner.
"The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.
Hourly Rate: $14.00 - $23.00"
**EO/AA Employer:** **Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual** **Orientation/Gender Identity**
**Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.**
**EOE, disability/veterans**

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Performing general office duties incorporating a variety of basic and routine clerical and secretarial duties in a clinical environment.

Be the "face" of one of our outpatient or hospital facilities-and use your administrative skills to impact the lives of our patients and their families. As a secretary/receptionist at Fresenius Kidney Care, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team, providing administrative support to maintain clinic operations and provide the best customer care for patients living with kidney disease.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

   Under general supervision, follows established company policies and procedures and applies acquired job skills to:

 Patient Engagement and Front Desk - Responsibilities may include the following based on location and business need:

• Answering telephone & routing calls to the appropriate person
• Professionally greet all patients and guests.
• Maintain a professional environment at all times. Monitors the reception and waiting areas.
• Distributing incoming mail.
• Obtain necessary signatures to ensure the efficient processing of admissions data in accordance with FMCNA policies  and procedures.
• Ensure all aspects of patient confidentiality are maintained at all times

 Scheduling and Registration - Responsibilities may include the following based on location and business need:

• Maintains accurate records of hospitalization, patient travel, etc. to facilitate coordination of patient scheduling, ancillary testing, etc.
  • Prepares medical records for facsimile or mail related to travel, transplant, disability and others.
  • Organizes travel for patients by contacting and providing requested medical records.
  • Coordinates with transient patient paperwork.
  • Coordinates transfer placements and confirmations along with Clinical Manager.
  • Confirms admissions paperwork is completed and sent to designated department(s), such as billing, by collecting, faxing and scanning.
  • Assist with medical appointment referrals and scheduling.
  • Assist with transportation coordination and referrals.

• Ensures data entry has been completed for Crown Web. Related to ESRD 2728. ESRD 2746 and PART.
• Monthly insurance card scanning

Administrative and Additional Responsibilities - Responsibilities may include the following based on location and business need:

• Setting up and maintaining filing systems and basic databases as applicable.
• Completing forms and reports as required by the various company offices and outside vendors and agencies.
• Preparing purchase orders using the appropriate software application.
• Assisting with department/facility accounts receivable and accounts payable functions and responsibilities as needed.
• Maintaining inventory of the necessary office supplies
• Assists in auditing records for ongoing compliance with medical records standards (H&Ps, monthly physician progress notes, care plans, etc).
• Assists in the collection of Patient Demographic Information and Continuous Quality Improvement Data.
• Assemble, file and maintain patient medical records
• Print patient schedule and pull patient charts daily.
• Arrange for package pickup and delivery.
• Assists with month-end reporting requirements.
• Participate in collaboration sessions such as center/team huddles and staff meetings.
• Attend education and training sessions as appropriate and apply key learnings.

SKILLS:

• Knowledge of office procedures required.
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications
• Ability to adapt to supporting software applications.
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
• Strong organizational skills
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Customer service attitude

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and possible interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position may require travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. The work environment may be characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials

SUPERVISION:

• None

  EDUCATION :

• High School Diploma or GED required

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS :

• Minimum 6 months relevant experience without a degree.
• 1-2 years related experience preferred.
• Experience working knowledge of computers with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint preferred. Good verbal communication skills.
• Pleasant telephone manner.

"The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.
 
Hourly Rate: $14.00 - $23.00"
 

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

EOE, disability/veterans