158 Healthcare jobs in Joliet

Patient Care Support Manager

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60461 Olympia Fields $29 - $32 per hour Frontier Healthcare Systems

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Full time Permanent

A Patient Care Support Manager oversees patient support operations by directing clinical teams, implementing policies, and managing resources to ensure high-quality, efficient patient care. Key responsibilities include staff supervision and training, budget management, process improvement, ensuring compliance with regulations, facilitating communication among departments, and maintaining strong relationships with patients and their families. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to balance administrative efficiency with compassionate patient care in various healthcare settings like hospitals and clinics.

Key Responsibilities

  • Staff Management & Development: Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise clinical staff, providing guidance, feedback, and evaluating performance to foster a supportive and skilled team.
  • Operational Oversight: Ensure smooth day-to-day operations of clinical services, including managing patient scheduling, securing necessary resources, and implementing policies and procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Leadership & Communication: Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills are essential for managing teams and building relationships with patients and families.
  • Clinical & Administrative Expertise: A blend of clinical understanding and strong administrative skills to balance patient care with operational efficiency.

Company Details

Frontier Healthcare Systems is a Chicago, IL-based company providing home-based primary and palliative care, chronic disease management, and transitional care to patients with complex health needs, focusing on improving quality of life and well-being in the home setting. Their services include compassionate, personalized care, with a team that collaborates with community specialists and social workers to deliver comprehensive, holistic support.
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Supervisor Rad Protection

60450 Morris, Illinois Constellation Energy

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WHO WE ARE

As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things and help fight climate change. Join us to lead the clean energy future.

TOTAL REWARDS

Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days and much more.

Expected salary range of $127,800 to $142,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Responsible for directing the Radiation Protection Technicians in implementing decontamination, instrumentation, planning and scheduling, procedures, training, radiation exposure control, and rad waste programs in support of Operation and Maintenance activities in the plant. Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory and state requirements. Interfaces with Plant Staff and the regulators on matters related to implementation of the Radiation Protection program.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Responsible for the daily supervision, monitoring, and coaching of employees to ensure productive workforce in compliance with company policies, procedures, and maintaining employee relations in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement or other employee policies.
  • Responsible for the day-to-day management of the functional Radiation Protection (RP) program to ensure that work is getting completed in a timely manner and that the nuclear workers' exposure is being maintained As Low as Reasonably Achievable (ALARA).
  • Ensure effective communication of company programs, announcements, policies, etc. to assigned employees and feedback to the company from assigned employees
  • Directly supervise the Laborers/Radiation Protection Technicians (RPTs) who perform routine plant cleaning and equipment and tool decontamination. This includes management of hiring, training, and overseeing work in the field.
  • Accountable for managing the performance of the station in the areas of plant contaminated square footage and personnel contamination events.
  • Develop and deliver oral and written communications effective for all audiences.
  • All other job assignments and/or duties pursuant to company policy or as directed by management to include but not limited to: (Emergency Response duties and/or coverage, Department duty coverage and/or call out, and positions outside of department in support of outage activities etc.)

Constellation is searching for a Supervisor Radiation Protection at Dresden Nuclear Station in Morris, IL.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of applied Radiation Protection experience OR
  • Current or previous Senior Reactor Operator license with 5 years of applied Radiation Protection experience OR
  • Associate's degree with 7 years of applied  Radiation Protection experience
  • OR
  • High school diploma/GED with 9 years of applied Radiation Protection experience
  • Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Successful completion of the National Registry Radiation Protection Technicians (NRRPT) certification
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a science related field (e.g. health physics, chemistry, physics, medical physics, etc.)
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RN - Home Healthcare

60463 Palos Heights, Illinois HR Anew

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Registered Nurse, Home Health Care Field Case Manager

Full-Time in Palos Heights, Illinois

Total Rewards Program
  • Potential Annual Salary: $78 - $5K
  • 5,000 sign-on/retention bonus (for full time positions)
  • Mileage Reimbursement - 0.55 per mile
  • Dedicated Virtual Assistant: Be empowered with a Virtual Assistant to support your charting and documentation, giving you time back for enhanced work and greater harmony in your personal life
  • 401k profit and sharing
  • PTO and Paid Holidays
  • Company-funded STD & LTD
  • Health Insurance and FSA
  • Continuing Education Benefits

Why Assure Home Healthcare

Providing the right service at the right time to remain healthier at home is our priority. Assure Home Healthcare (AssureHHI) is a privately held Medicare-certified agency, headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, founded with a deep desire to create a company with a greater purpose. Our clients receive high-quality and patient-driven home health care services, improved functionality, and live independently, furthering optimal well-being and ensuring everyone is healthier at home. We are an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Learn more about us at
Mission

The AssureHHI mission is to revolutionize the home healthcare delivery model nationwide using innovative and leading-edge technology solutions to WOW our patients, employees, and provider partners.

Vision

We are pioneers focused on persistently improving the home healthcare sphere for better patient care outcomes and consumer experience while at the same time caring for the work-life balance of our clinicians.

Our Blue Ocean

Embracing the 'blue ocean' approach, we strive to stand out by offering distinctive products, services, or value propositions that resonate with both our team and clients. At AssureHHI, a prime example of our unique 'blue ocean' initiative is our provision of a dedicated Virtual Assistant. This resource is exclusively available to our clinicians, aimed at streamlining patient charting and documentation. To our knowledge, we are pioneers in delivering this exceptional benefit within the home health agency sphere. By affording our clinicians more time for themselves, we empower them to savor both the little and significant moments in their personal lives. Moreover, this initiative's ripple effect extends to our patients, as they experience enhanced and empathetic care, resulting in improved quality outcomes, reduced hospital readmissions, and contributing to lower healthcare costs. This endeavor truly sets us apart from any other home health agency nationwide.

Values

At AssureHHI everyone assists in creating an environment where integrity, respect, innovation, initiative, and empowerment are valued and encouraged. We will be an open, innovative, and continuous learning company that compassionately supports the individuals we serve. In supporting our mission, vision, and teamwork approach, we place a high value on:
  • Integrity, Honesty, and Ethical Behavior
  • Dedication to the Empowerment of others and personal responsiveness
  • Professional Excellence High Performance
  • Mutual Respect, Individual Dignity, and Diversity
  • Team Member Participation, Contribution, and Teamwork
  • Growth, Development, and Leadership

Registered Nurse (RN), Home Health Care Field Case Manager - Full time - Gurnee, Illinois

As a Registered Nurse Home Health Care Field Case Manager, you shall coordinate care, services, and scheduling for all patients, supervise LPN (licensed practical nurse) and HHA (Home Health Aide) staff, and provide in-service education to field nurses as requested by the clinical manager. As the RN Home Health Care Field Case Manager, you shall work with the care plan team to ensure high-quality care for patients, and user-friendly technology and a Virtual Assistant to save you time and support efficient and accurate documentation.

Role and Responsibilities:
  • Coordinates services and schedules patient visits.
  • Supervise LPN and HHA field staff as indicated.
  • Provide in-service education per the Clinical Manager's direction.
  • Attend seminars, conferences, workshops, and self-studies in areas that will enhance your position (e.g. leadership, communication, geriatric care, and pediatric care).
  • Follow Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
  • Perform the initial home care visit and re-evaluate patient needs and progress when needed.
  • Coordinate and monitor all patient care and services.
  • Complete and maintain patient efficiently and accurately.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plan of care, and treatment plans according to the policy and procedure manual.
  • Use our user-friendly technology and a Virtual Assistant to save you time and support efficient and accurate documentation.

Qualifications:
  • Must be a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) and have passed the Illinois State Board.
  • Must have a minimum of two (2) years of RN experience in direct patient care.
  • A valid driver's license, a dependable vehicle, and a clean driving record is essential.

Skills and Abilities:
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in the documentation of client records.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Exceptional communication, empathy, and people skills to successfully interact with clients, client families, and other care team members.
  • Maintain confidentiality of matters related to patient care and the agency business in accordance with HIPAA rules and regulations.
  • Demonstrate efficient teamwork with the staff.
  • Demonstrate competence in documenting with Oasis.
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Manager, Home Health Services - Registered Nurse

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60451 New Lenox, Illinois Silver Cross Hospital

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Position Summary: Responsible for regulatory compliance, utilization review, chart audits, performance improvement, and educational development of staff.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develops performance improvement priorities for agency
  • Implements and evaluates performance improvement, quality, and utilization activities
  • Conducts reviews of medical records (plans of care, clinical and progress notes, etc) for quality and compliance standards
  • Facilitates interdisciplinary case conferences, monitoring the coordination of care and OASIS data.
  • Monitors OASIS data integrity and completes OASIS data submission
  • Ensures the development, implementation, and update of the individualized plan of care
  • Monitors and ensures the accuracy of publicly reportable data
  • Produces monthly reports to monitor quality of services delivered
  • Assists with on-boarding, training, and educational needs assessments of staff
  • Assists with the evaluation of clinical competence and compliance as needed
  • Supports department customer service and financial goals
  • Conducts reviews and maintains clinical policies and procedures
  • Supports director with operational functions of the department as needed
  • Identifies significant issues and possible solutions to department leadership
  • Performs related electronic medical record tasks and functions
  • Promotes a clean and safe environment of care, utilizing the SAFE error prevention habits
  • Provides the highest standard of privacy and confidentiality in matters involving patients, coworkers, and the hospital by abiding by the Standards of Conduct


Required Qualifications/Education and Training :

  • Registered Nurse license in the state of Illinois
  • Minimum 2 years home health clinical experience
  • Previous leadership and/or quality experience
  • COS-C Certification
  • CPR certified
  • Illinois Driver license and Car insurance
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Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Medical Surgical Ortho Neuro

60505 Aurora, Illinois Mercy Medical Center

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Overview

• Department:  Medical Surgical Ortho Neuro 

• Schedule:  Nights, 6:45p - 7:15a, 3-12-hour shifts

• Facility:  Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical Center 

• Location:  Aurora, IL, 60506

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) is a certified person who performs direct care in the department setting.  The PCA II maintains a current certification in patient care and is responsible to assist patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the RN as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1.    High School Diploma or equivalent.

2.    Current Certification in Patient Care required (M.A. / CNA / EMT / Paramedic / Patient Care Tech, etc.).

3.    Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.

4.    Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

5.    Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician, preferred.

6.    Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.

7.    Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.

8.    Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.

9.    Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office, preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):

1.     Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current per facility requirement.

Pay Transparency

Mercy Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $18.90 to $28.01. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here:

Employment Status Full Time Shift Nights Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:

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Healthcare Outreach Specialist

60516 Downers Grove, Illinois Arkos Health

Posted 3 days ago

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This is a hybrid position that will be required to work in office 2-3 days per week

Arkos Health is seeking a Healthcare Outreach Specialist with experience in a call center environment to join our team!

Welcome to Arkos Health! We are a value-based healthcare company providing solutions for payors and providers by combining unique technology with in-home, virtual, and in-clinical care for patients. Arkos serves health plans and provider organizations by managing their highest-risk and highest-cost populations. We are currently in Arizona, Nevada, North Dakota, Illinois and Vermont, Montana and Georgia! Our goal is to be the most valued partner to health plans, service providers, and the community we collectively serve.

How You'll Make a Difference:

Arkos Health is seeking a Healthcare Outreach Specialist will be responsible for facilitating care coordination efforts for members across all omnichannel operations. The Healthcare Outreach Specialist will perform non-clinical tasks such as scheduling for multiple service lines, administering assessments and surveys, completing quality gap closures, supporting customer care initiatives, providing member education, and executing other duties as assigned. The Healthcare Outreach Specialist serves as Arkos Health's front-line contact to support members through timely, high quality, and efficient health care. The Healthcare Outreach Specialist's goal is to maximize the members' health care experience and outcomes through empathetic and intuitive communication that is essential to establishing member relationships.

Why Arkos?

  • Great Benefits!
    • Employer-paid Medical, Dental and vision premiums at no cost to you
    • Employer-paid Short-Term Disability premiums at no cost to you
    • Employer-paid Life Insurance premiums at no cost to you
    • Employer matching 401(k)
    • 15 days annual combined sick/vacation during your first year
    • 10 paid holidays
    • Your Birthday off!
  • We have great people and a growing culture! From coffee bars to Ice Cream Day, we recognize our team!
  • We are ranked as the 113th fastest-growing private company in the United States and 11th within the healthcare services sector on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list! Join us today!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide positive member interactions across all omnichannel operations
  • Provide explanations of services and obtain verbal consent when scheduling members for designated call campaigns
  • Coordinate and manage care coordination activities in accordance with contracted agreement of all health plans and referring providers
  • Initiate timely contact, confirm eligibility, document all member interactions, and schedule members via company-appointed scheduling system in accordance to call center guidelines
  • Work independently, from remote location when necessary, utilizing company-provided telephonic systems and peripherals
  • Ensure compliance with Arkos Health and HIPAA guidelines
  • Other call center-related tasks as assigned
Qualifications and Skills:
  • High school diploma or GED required, some college or medical certification preferred
  • Previous call center and/or customer service experience preferred
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and member care preferred
  • Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) is preferred
  • Weekend availability is not required, but is preferred
  • Strong technical skills with Microsoft products, especially Excel
  • Strong multitasking skills (i.e. ability to effectively search for and type information on computer, navigate multiple windows/screens quickly and input information accurately while keeping pace with the call) and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong soft skills (i.e. ability to build rapport and match tone, pace, timing, etc.)
  • Self-motivation, including ability to maintain positive attitude while solving problems and striving for continuous improvement toward team goals

Must complete ourCulture Index Survey.Take the assessment at This is not a pass/fail test and does not measure intelligence.

Arkos Health EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Arkos Healthis a drug-free workplace. All job applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Arkos Health participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. To view the details on this program, visit our career page at Careers - Arkos Health
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Mental Health Professional (MHP)

60483 Tinley Park, Illinois St. Coletta's of Illinois

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The Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. School is a therapeutic day school in Tinley Park, Illinois. We are Illinois State Board of Education certified and serve intellectually and developmentally delayed students ages three until twenty-one. Our curriculum is provided twelve months a year, with one week breaks between the trimesters. Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy School has a low student/teacher ratio, in a self-contained campus with exceptional and credentialed teachers, aides, and medical oversight where needed has a robust curriculum focused on student development toward independence, productivity and societal participation in a most normal and least restrictive environment.

Position Summary:

Under the overall administration of the Principal and direction of the Assistant Principals for Curriculum and Internal Programming, employs Applied Behavior Specialists to implement a program of Applied Behavior Analysis. This specialized program is designed to meet the needs of autistic and developmentally disabled children, utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis within a framework of Operant Conditioning and Discrete Trial methodology.

Qualifications:

  • Experience: LBS1 certification and prior special education teaching experience preferred. Required are at least two references that indicate excellence in teaching and the ability to team-teach in a highly structured environment, one of which must be from the present employer or academic advisor.
  • Physical Demands: The employee must be personally capable of intervening in all forms of de-escalation techniques, sit for extended periods on the floor, walk, run, and be able to lift 75 lbs. without prior restrictions in the event of an emergency.
  • Skills: Must have two references that indicate a high level of success in the areas of the ability to team-teach, ability to interact at a cooperative level with other professionals and administrative personnel, and a significant desire to demonstrate teaching success with children.
  • Education: At least a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education LBS1 certification or approval required.
  • Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
  • Must pass a physical/drug screening, criminal background check and MVR background.

Lt. Joseph Kennedy School offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes: paid training, medical, dental, vision discount, free life insurance to employees, free long-term disability to employees, the option to buy supplemental life, accidental death and dismemberment, time off and 403 (b) retirement plan. The Kennedy School is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. 
 

Founded in 1949 by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Coletta’s of Illinois provides a lifelong continuum of care beginning in early childhood. Our residential, educational and vocational training programs provide services for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities that enhance their independence and well-being. We serve participants without regard to race, religion or economic background. St. Coletta’s meets individuals’ needs and abilities while providing the least restrictive environment for growth.

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Diabetes Educator

60467 Orland Park, Illinois Advocate Aurora Health

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Department:

02110 AMG Merrionette Park - Endocrinology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Day shifts with one late start/end per week Monday-Friday

Major Responsibilities:
Accountable for organizing, educating and scheduling patients for the Outpatient Diabetes Self-Management Program.
1)Provides consultation for patients and families regarding diabetes therapy; encourage family participation.

2)Participates in instructing outpatient groups and one-on-one sessions.

3)Participates in scheduling and registering outpatients for classes as needed.

4)Documents outpatient education in the patient's medical record.

5)Develops teaching tools and teaching aides as needed. Orders appropriate teaching aides and tools, monitors supplies.

Serves as a resource/clinical expert for identified diabetes inpatients.
1)Assists with education of all newly diagnosed patients.

2)Assesses needs of complicated diabetes patients per referral.

3)Reinforces education to patients / families as requested.

4)Makes multi-disciplinary referrals as indicated.

5)Consults with Medical Staff as needed.

6)Provides training / education for monitoring equipment.

7)Documents patient interventions in their medical record.

Serves as a resource / clinical expert for hospital staff.
1)Provides input and guidance to nursing staff regarding education of diabetes patient.

2)Provides hospital staff with adequate supplies of Diabetes educational materials.

3)Ongoing education of hospital staff regarding changes in practice as it relates to diabetes management.

Advancement of Professional Growth and Knowledge.
1)Obtain and maintain CDE certification.

2)Maintain professional education related to diabetes through readings, workshops, and professional memberships.

3)Maintains education file and participate in yearly evaluation by review date.

4)Plan and/or participate in any diabetes related activities offered to the community, e.g. glucose monitoring, screening, lectures.

Education/Experience Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition. - 2-3 years nutrition experience with exposure to diabetes patients. • Experience with computer entry and retrieval. • Experience with insulin pump therapy.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
• Excellent interpersonal skills. • Excellent communication skills. • Excellent planning & organizational skills. • Excellent crisis intervention and prioritization. • Excellent physician relationships. • Knowledge of blood glucose monitoring equipment, and diabetes assistive devices • Demonstrate leadership & teaching abilities. • Requires knowledge & understanding of: o Child growth & development o Normal patterns of Adolescent behavior o Signs of normal aging
• Current RD license in the State of Illinois • Specialty CDE certification within 18 months of hire.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
• Flexible hours according to customer needs. • Work under stressful/difficult conditions. • Ability to perform physical tasks such as patient lifting / transfer activities related to patients (up to 50 lbs. may be required) and moving equipment. • This position needs to recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated. • Good visual acuity and color discrimination.
If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Pay Range
$34.90 - $2.35

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation
  • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program


About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than 6 billion in annual community benefits.
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Patient Care Assistant (Medical Assistant)

60451 New Lenox, Illinois METRO INFECTIOUS DISEASE CONSULTANTS

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Metro Infectious Disease Consultants is seeking a full-time Patient Care Assistant (Medical Assistant)  to work at the clinic located in New Lenox, IL.

This Assistant’s responsibilities include all duties related to the back-office with occasional front desk duties. Responsibilities assigned to individuals can and will change at any time at the discretion of management or the supervisor.

Back Office Responsibilities:

1) Escort patients from reception to exam room, documenting height, weight, blood pressure and temperature as indicated, document patient’s chief complaint and notify doctor when patient is ready to be seen

2) Stock exam rooms with supplies each morning, clean rooms between patients

3) Maintain inventory of medical supplies, completing requisitions (order forms) in a timely manner to ensure supplies are not depleted

4) Other tasks as assigned by management

Front Office Responsibilities:

1) Filing of all scanned paperwork daily

2) Fax clinic schedules to physicians for next clinic day.

3) Prepare travel chart weekly

4) Open and distribute mail, daily

5) Print schedule for following clinic day. Verity that all progress notes and super-bills are attached

6) Order office supplies

7) Answer telephone calls, including closed offices at different locations

8) Page on consultations to physicians. Page should include consult, hospital, patient name, room number, referring physician, and hospital phone number with appropriate extension

9) Make appointments for new and existing patients according to set guidelines. If patient is new, directions should be given

10) Handle and process billing information daily

11) Handle and process dictation, letters, and physician orders daily

12) Register patients, enter and/or update patient demographics, make copies of vital information

13) Collect co-payments and past due balances from patients at check-in/check-out desk

14) Coordinate and process referral information for managed care patients

15) Process medical records requests

16) Escort patients from reception to exam room, documenting height, weight, blood pressure and temperature as indicated, document patient’s chief complaint and notify doctor when patient is ready to be seen

17) Obtain laboratory specimens as requested, completing lab requisitions and preparing samples for pick-up by lab. Document same in Medical Record

18) Ensure superbills are completed at visit end, including, visit code, diagnoses and all labs ordered

Requirements

  • Must have at least (1) one year of clinical practice experience, preferably in an office setting
  • Must be comfortable with back office responsibilities
  • High school Education or equivalent
  • Proof of current vaccinations, including recommended boosters, commonly required for those working with immunocompromised patients, including measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis A & B, influenza, and COVID-19.

Requests for accommodations/exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis, consistent with applicable laws.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Salary

  • $39,000-$2,000 ( 19/hour + monthly bonus)
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