Healthcare Assistant
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Company DescriptionCOMPANY BACKGROUNDTVG-Medulla, LLC is a multi-site healthcare management organization, with an emphasis on providing managed services to chiropractic providers. Medulla provides managed services such as Sales & Marketing, Billing, IT, HR, and Finance to three chiropractic brands, operating under the names of Chiro One, MyoCore, and CORE Health Centers. Medulla is comprised of 830+ employees, with corporate headquarters in Oak Brook, IL and 150+ clinic locations in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri, Kansas, Kentucky, West Virginia, Texas, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.TVG-Medulla is a rapidly growing organization, realizing 30%+ growth year-over-year, through a combination of both organic and acquisitive growth. As the organization continues to expand and enter new markets, it seeks a strong strategic COO to lead the operations function. Our vision is to inspire and empower people in our communities to heal, live and function better.Job DescriptionHEALTHCARE ASSISTANTAre you energetic and self-motivated with an outstanding work ethic? Do you love working with people and want to start your career in healthcare? Come join us?We are looking for extraordinary individuals to provide a WOW experience for every patient that walks through our doors! We want the right person for the job! We can train you!We are a fun, high energy, team-focused environment where you are provided mentorship and support to become successful. No more sitting at a desk counting down the hours!Our Healthcare Assistants / Chiropractic Technicians work alongside our Chiropractic Doctors to educate and treat patients on preventative and non-invasive care to reach their health goals! Inspire and empower people in our communities to heal, live and function better.As a Healthcare Assistant you will be:Travel between and support area clinics -Hillsboro, Tualatin, Happy Valley and occasionally Battleground, Fisher's Landing, Salmon Creek, Downtown Vancouver, Orchards, Mill Plain clinicConsulting with patients to learn about their symptomsTeaching patients how to properly execute therapeutic exercises (sometimes performing them side by side)Managing daily office administrative tasks such as manage patient appointmentsCoordinating and promoting various internal patient events.Supporting the clinic's chiropractic doctor and fellow team members in growth of the officePerks:Starting at $17/hourFull time work across a 4-day work week with long lunches: Monday-Thursday 7am-11:30am; 2:30pm-8pm; one Friday per month 7am-10am. (Hours may vary by location)Paid technician training over your first 4 weeks, where you will learn everything needed for patient care.Full benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401k etc.Minimum Qualifications?High school diploma or GED equivalent.QualificationsAdditional Information#ZRDisclaimerAll team members agree to consistently support compliance and TVG-Medulla, LLC policies and Standards of Excellence with regard to maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Medulla procedures and protocols. Must perform other related duties and assist with project completion as needed. Team member may be required to provide necessary information to complete a DMV (or equivalent agency) background check.
Healthcare Assistant
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Company DescriptionCOMPANY BACKGROUNDTVG-Medulla, LLC is a multi-site healthcare management organization, with an emphasis on providing managed services to chiropractic providers. Medulla provides managed services such as Sales & Marketing, Billing, IT, HR, and Finance to three chiropractic brands, operating under the names of Chiro One, MyoCore, and CORE Health Centers. Medulla is comprised of 830+ employees, with corporate headquarters in Oak Brook, IL and 150+ clinic locations in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri, Kansas, Kentucky, West Virginia, Texas, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.TVG-Medulla is a rapidly growing organization, realizing 30%+ growth year-over-year, through a combination of both organic and acquisitive growth. As the organization continues to expand and enter new markets, it seeks a strong strategic COO to lead the operations function. Our vision is to inspire and empower people in our communities to heal, live and function better.Job DescriptionHEALTHCARE ASSISTANTAre you looking for a new opportunity where you can be trained on the job? We are looking for energetic and self-motivated candidates that are passionate about patient care.If you enjoy working with people and learning a new skill set, you may be the right fit to start your career as a Healthcare Assistant!We are looking for candidates to provide a great experience for every patient that walks through our doors!Our team is fun, energetic, and focused on providing all our trainees with mentorship and support to become successful.Our Healthcare Assistants / Chiropractic Technicians work alongside our Chiropractic Doctors to educate and treat patients on preventative and non-invasive care to reach their health goals! Inspire and empower people in our communities to heal, live and function better.As a Healthcare Assistant you will be:Consulting with patients to learn about their current symptoms.Teaching patients how to properly execute therapeutic exercises (sometimes performing them side by side)Managing daily office administrative tasks such as: manage patient appointments, updating files, and collecting payments.Coordinating and promoting various internal patient events.Supporting the doctor, team, patients for the growth of the clinicPay & Perks:Starting at $17/hour with a path to get you to $19.00 within the first 6 months.Full time work across a 4-day work week with long lunches: Monday-Thursday 7am-11:30am; 2:30pm-8pm; one Friday per month 7am-10am, every other Saturday 8:30am-11:30am.Paid technician training over your first 4 weeks, where you will learn everything needed for patient care.Our Benefits package includes health, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, 401K and Chiropractic care for you and your family!QualificationsAdditional InformationDisclaimerAll team members agree to consistently support compliance and TVG-Medulla, LLC policies and Standards of Excellence with regard to maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Medulla procedures and protocols. Must perform other related duties and assist with project completion as needed. Team member may be required to provide necessary information to complete a DMV (or equivalent agency) background check.
Healthcare Assistant
Posted 21 days ago
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Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can be trained on the job? We are looking for energetic and self-motivated candidates that are passionate about patient care. If you enjoy working with people and learning a new skill set, you may be the right fit to start your career as a Healthcare Assistant! We are looking for candidates to provide a great experience for every patient that walks through our doors! Our team is fun, energetic, and focused on providing all our trainees with mentorship and support to become successful. Our Healthcare Assistants / Chiropractic Technicians work alongside our Chiropractic Doctors to educate and treat patients on preventative and non-invasive care to reach their health goals! Inspire and empower people in our communities to heal, live and function better. As a Healthcare Assistant you will be:
- Consulting with patients to learn about their current symptoms.
- Teaching patients how to properly execute therapeutic exercises (sometimes performing them side by side)
- Managing daily office administrative tasks such as: manage patient appointments, updating files, and collecting payments.
- Coordinating and promoting various internal patient events.
- Supporting the doctor, team, patients for the growth of the clinic
Pay & Perks:
- Starting at $17/hour with a path to get you to $19.00 within the first 6 months.
- Full time work across a 4-day work week with long lunches: Monday-Thursday 7am-11:30am; 2:30pm-8pm; one Friday per month 7am-10am, every other Saturday 8:30am-11:30am.
- Paid technician training over your first 4 weeks, where you will learn everything needed for patient care.
- Our Benefits package includes health, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, 401K and Chiropractic care for you and your family!
Traveling Healthcare Assistant
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COMPANY BACKGROUND
TVG-Medulla, LLC is a multi-site healthcare management organization, with an emphasis on providing managed services to chiropractic providers. Medulla provides managed services such as Sales & Marketing, Billing, IT, HR, and Finance to three chiropractic brands, operating under the names of Chiro One, MyoCore, and CORE Health Centers. Medulla is comprised of 830+ employees, with corporate headquarters in Oak Brook, IL and 150+ clinic locations in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri, Kansas, Kentucky, Virginia, Texas, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.
TVG-Medulla is a rapidly growing organization, realizing 30%+ growth year-over-year, through a combination of both organic and acquisitive growth. Our vision is to inspire and empower people in our communities to heal, live and function better.
Job Description
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
Are you energetic and self-motivated with an outstanding work ethic? Do you love working with people and want to start your career in healthcare? Come join us?
We are looking for extraordinary individuals to provide a WOW experience for every patient that walks through our doors! We want the right person for the job! We can train you!
We are a fun, high energy, team-focused environment where you are provided mentorship and support to become successful. No more sitting at a desk counting down the hours!
Our Healthcare Assistants / Chiropractic Technicians work alongside our Chiropractic Doctors to educate and treat patients on preventative and non-invasive care to reach their health goals! Inspire and empower people in our communities to heal, live and function better.
As a Healthcare Assistant you will be:
* Travel between and support area clinics -Tualatin and Happy Valley and occasionally Raleigh Hills and Hillsboro clinics
* Consulting with patients to learn about their symptoms
* Teaching patients how to properly execute therapeutic exercises (sometimes performing them side by side)
* Managing daily office administrative tasks such as manage patient appointments
* Coordinating and promoting various internal patient events.
* Supporting the clinic's chiropractic doctor and fellow team members in growth of the office
Perks:
* Starting at $18/hour
* Full time work across a 4-day work week with long lunches: Monday-Thursday 7am-11:30am; 2:30pm-8pm; one Friday per month 7am-10am. (Hours may vary by location).
* Paid technician training over your first 4 weeks, where you will learn everything needed for patient care.
* Full benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401k etc.
Minimum Qualifications?
* High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Qualifications
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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Disclaimer
All team members agree to consistently support compliance and TVG-Medulla, LLC policies and Standards of Excellence with regard to maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Medulla procedures and protocols. Must perform other related duties and assist with project completion as needed. Team member may be required to provide necessary information to complete a DMV (or equivalent agency) background check.
Healthcare Assistant Salmon Creek
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TVG-Medulla, LLC is a multi-site healthcare management organization, with an emphasis on providing managed services to chiropractic providers. Medulla provides managed services such as Sales & Marketing, Billing, IT, HR, and Finance to three chiropractic brands, operating under the names of Chiro One, MyoCore, and CORE Health Centers. Medulla is comprised of 830+ employees, with corporate headquarters in Oak Brook, IL and 150+ clinic locations in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri, Kansas, Kentucky, West Virginia, Texas, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.
TVG-Medulla is a rapidly growing organization, realizing 30%+ growth year-over-year, through a combination of both organic and acquisitive growth. As the organization continues to expand and enter new markets, it seeks a strong strategic COO to lead the operations function. Our vision is to inspire and empower people in our communities to heal, live and function better.
Healthcare AssistantAre you looking for a new opportunity where you can be trained on the job? We are looking for energetic and self-motivated candidates that are passionate about patient care.
If you enjoy working with people and learning a new skill set, you may be the right fit to start your career as a Healthcare Assistant!
We are looking for candidates to provide a great experience for every patient that walks through our doors!
Our team is fun, energetic, and focused on providing all our trainees with mentorship and support to become successful.
Our Healthcare Assistants / Chiropractic Technicians work alongside our Chiropractic Doctors to educate and treat patients on preventative and non-invasive care to reach their health goals! Inspire and empower people in our communities to heal, live and function better.
As a Healthcare Assistant you will be:
- Consulting with patients to learn about their current symptoms.
- Teaching patients how to properly execute therapeutic exercises (sometimes performing them side by side)
- Managing daily office administrative tasks such as: manage patient appointments, updating files, and collecting payments.
- Coordinating and promoting various internal patient events.
- Supporting the doctor, team, patients for the growth of the clinic
Pay & Perks:
- Starting at $17/hour with a path to get you to $19.00 within the first 6 months.
- Full time work across a 4-day work week with long lunches: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-1:00pm; 2:30pm-8pm; one Friday per month 7am-10am. Some weekends, optional.
- Paid technician training over your first 4 weeks, where you will learn everything needed for patient care.
- Our Benefits package includes health, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, 401K and Chiropractic care for you and your family!
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
All team members agree to consistently support compliance and TVG-Medulla, LLC policies and Standards of Excellence with regard to maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Medulla procedures and protocols. Must perform other related duties and assist with project completion as needed. Team member may be required to provide necessary information to complete a DMV (or equivalent agency) background check.
Patient Care Coordinator
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The Patient Care Coordinator manages communication between patients, family members, attorneys, and care providers in all aspects of patient care. The Patient Care Coordinator I answers incoming calls, emails, and chats to ensure each patient receives the best service possible. This position is a dedicated partner to clinical staff and is responsible for ensuring quality patient care.
What you will do:
- Handle calls from patients, attorneys, nurse case managers, adjusters, and other stakeholders.
- Provide accurate information and assistance, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Assess caller concerns, determine the best course of action, and resolve or escalate issues promptly.
- Utilize problem-solving skills to address and mitigate escalated Tier 1 calls effectively.
- Schedule patient appointments, ensuring optimal use of clinic resources.
- Answer pre-visit questions and provide necessary information to patients.
- Partner with clinical staff to ensure best practices in handling medication and authorization calls.
- Facilitate communication between clinical and administrative teams.
- Ensure compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements for insurance.
- Verify PPO/Medicare insurance patients and create charts as needed.
- Route calls to appropriate departments when necessary.
- Enter data and information accurately into the desired database location. Complete tasks assigned by Tier 3 within the specified deadlines.
- Use Zendesk to track and manage tasks provided by Tier 3.
- Answer incoming chats from patients and stakeholders, providing timely and accurate responses. Become familiar with California work rules and regulations.
- Maintain basic knowledge of commercial HMO/PPO insurance and personal injury cases.
- Act as a liaison between the UR Department, adjusters, attorneys, and the authorization department to secure treatment authorizations.
- Navigate Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to follow up on requests and resolve issues.
- Document calls and interactions accurately.
- Adhere to HIPAA and confidentiality laws regarding the protection of health information.
- Partner with Medical Assistants (MAs) and Scribes to promptly handle medication issues.
- High school diploma or GED
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
- Medical office: 2 years (Preferred)
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred (Preferred)
$20.00 to $22.00 Annually or Hourly
All compensation ranges are posted based on internal equity, job requirements, experience, and geographical locations.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Amazing work/life balance
- Generous Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription benefits (PPO & HMO)
- 401(K) Plan with Employer Matching
- License & Tuition Reimbursements
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay & Floating Holiday
- Employee Perks and Discount Programs
- Supportive environment to help you grow and succeed
Boomerang Healthcare (BHC) is a multidisciplinary and comprehensive team of experienced, committed healthcare providers that treat pain. Our team of doctors approaches each patient with one goal in mind: to help patients return to normal daily activities. We work with our patients to identify the cause of their pain and create a personalized treatment plan, recognizing that no two patients are alike, and neither is their pain. Our providers create a comprehensive care plan, then monitor, manage and coordinate patient access to health services at BHC.
Boomerang Healthcare strives to be a diverse workforce that reflects, at all job levels, the patients we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer. Boomerang Healthcare is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please contact us.
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Patient Care Coordinator
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Who is HearingLife:
HearingLifeis a national hearing care company and global leader in hearing healthcare built on a heritage of care, health and innovation since 1904.HearingLifeoperates more than 600 hearing care centers across 42 states. We help patients every day through personalized care and hearing aid devices. We follow a scientific, results-oriented approach to hearing healthcare thatis provided byhighly skilledand caring professionals. Our vision is to help more people hear better through life-changing hearing health delivered by the best personalized care.
Pay: $17-22 per hour + Monthly Commission Opportunities
Benefits:
- PTO & Paid Holidays
- Work-Life balance is VERY important to us!
- Medical, dental, vision, and HSA
- 401K+ Match
- Maternity Leave
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
- Free Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Steeply discounted Hearing Aids and Products for you and your family members.
- Daycare Flex Savings Plan
- Growth and development opportunities
You will act as the face of our retail clinics located around the country and in local communities. The Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) strives to ensure a positive patient experience and to help more people hear better. You do this by supporting the clinic to achieve revenue goals by attracting new patients, managing the administrative and operational functions and coordinating patient interactions and needs.
Daily Tasks:
- Welcome all patients and maintain high level of customer service
- Inbound and outbound phone calls, 50-75 per day
- Schedule & confirm all patient appointments
- PPI Intake and processing
- Collect and verify medical insurance information for patients
- Ordering and receiving office supplies
- Payment processing
- Hearing Aid supplies inventory management
- Maintain office cleanliness
- Uphold and maintain all HIPPA standards
Growth Opportunities at HearingLife for Patients Care Coordinators!
Comprehensive Onboarding: At HearingLife, we're committed to empowering our Team Members to excel in their roles from day one. We believe in providing a comprehensive onboarding program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary for success.
Hearing Instrument Specialist Apprentice Program: Learn how to be a Hearing Aid Specialist by completing clinical hours alongside a trained professional. Once completed be the provider in your own office, seeing patients and enhancing lives with hearing aid. Ask a manger about this program!
District Manager In-Training Program: Learn the tools necessary to become a leader in the hearing aid industry.
Qualifications- Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a customer service, administrative, or healthcare-related role.
- Skills and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
- Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable using technology, including scheduling software and electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Patient Care Coordinator
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The **Patient Care Coordinator (Urgent Care)** works collaboratively as part of the clinical team to provide non-clinical assistance for patients, providers, and other staff members in a medical clinic. The Patient Care Coordinator provides support by ensuring that all necessary information is gathered during pre-visit planning, assists with scheduling checkouts in exam rooms, may assist with lab and sterilization support, checking patient vital signs, and multiple administrative tasks needed by the team.
**Location:** 600 Country Club Road, Eugene, OR
**Schedule:** 4-10-hour shifts per week. Monday (9:30am-8:30pm), Tuesday (9:30am-8:30pm), Thursday (9:30am-8:30pm), and Friday (9:30am-8:30pm).
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Obtain accurate and updated patient information, such as name, address, insurance information
+ Perform insurance verification on the date of service
+ Obtain patient signatures for required documents
+ File and maintain medical records
+ Confirm and schedule appointments
+ Check in/check out patients
+ Follow the Cash Security policy and procedures according to Optum Medical guidelines
+ Perform referral documentation promptly
+ Check patient vital signs
+ Clean patient exam rooms
+ Complete prior authorizations for imaging exams
+ Performs certain follow-up services for patients in a prompt and courteous manner, such as scheduling specialist appointments & follow-up appointments
+ Adhere to the standards identified via Sparq regarding Optum Employee Policies
+ Work cohesively with fellow employees to achieve specific team goals
+ Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
+ Assure the continuity of care through scheduling and tracking systems
+ Provide effective communication to patient / family team members and other health care professionals as evidenced by documentation, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations
+ Comply with administrative policies to ensure quality of care
+ Demonstrate precision and efficiency in scanning documents and monitoring the fax server, retrieving and / or scanning documents and assigning to the appropriate electronic chart
+ All employees are expected to keep abreast of current medical requirements relevant to their position, which includes maintaining patient confidentiality and abiding by all HIPAA and OSHA requirements
+ Performs other duties as assigned
**What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:**
+ Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
+ Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
+ Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
+ 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
+ Education Reimbursement
+ Employee Discounts
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Employee Referral Bonus Program
+ Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
+ More information can be downloaded at: be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
+ 2+ years of customer service experience and/or 1+ years of registration, scheduling, or front desk experience in a medical setting
**Preferred Qualification:**
+ Basic level of computer software and Microsoft Office experience
+ Knowledge of medical terminology
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $17.74 to $31.63 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
_At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission._
_UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations._
_UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment._
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Patient Care Technician
Posted 8 days ago
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient Related
Education:
Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.
Treatment:
Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.
Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.
Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment
Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy.
Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure
Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.
Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification
Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients’ dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.
Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160.
Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification
Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes.
Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.
Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.
Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.
Evaluate patients’ vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.
Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.
Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN.
Staff Related
Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.
Education/Communication:
Follows all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices
Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.
Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.
Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).
Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.
RECORD KEEPING:
Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.
Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure
omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff.
Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.
Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination.
Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications.
Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.
INFECTION CONTROL:
Assists in collecting information for infection control audits.
Supports staff and patient Adherence to infection control practices.
Follows infection control Policies and Procedures
Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law.
TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT:
Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care
Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient as allowed by state law
Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan.
Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them.
Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit.
Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.
Assists with coordination of transition to patient’s modality choice.
Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
< ul>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.
Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the
Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable
accommodations can be made.
Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.
The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials
The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and "material assist” devices for the heavier items.
EDUCATION AND LICENSES:
High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.
Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS :
Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.
Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.
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