Patient Access Rep(Perinatal, PT w/Beneifts) - St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center, Lincoln, NE
Location: Lincoln Nebraska
Description: Conifer is looking of Patient Access Rep(Perinatal, PT w/Beneifts) - St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center, Lincoln, NE right now, this job will be placed in Nebraska. More complete informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Description
As a part of the Tenet and Catholic Health Ini! tiatives family, Conifer Health Solutions is a leading healthcare business process management services provider working to improve operational performance for more than 600 clients so they can support financial improvement, enhance the patient experience and drive value-based performance. Through our revenue cycle management, patient communications, and value-based solutions, we empower healthcare decision makers-hospitals, health systems, physicians, self-insured employers and payers-to better connect every point of care and wellness management. Are you ready to be a part of our solutions? Welcome to the company that gives you the resources and incentives to redefine healthcare services, with a competitive benefits package and leadership to take your career to the next step!
Conifer Health Solutions is currently hiring for a Patient Access Rep for the Perinatal Unit.
Hours: Part Time, 24 hours per week. Benefits eligible
General Summary
Works under the supervision of the Team Coordinator and! reports to the Director and/or Management Council. Provides support for departmental operations related to clerical functions. Coordinates communication for the nursing unit. May provide support for the direct management of the patient's environment and activities of daily living under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse when performing marginal job functions.
Uses and discloses patient protected health information: 1) Only as it applies to job functions, 2) in amounts minimally necessary for intended purpose, and 3) in a confidential manner.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions:
Maintains patient's medical records . Coordinates admission communication process including bed placement, admit discharge transfer, death data and physician personal order sets. Requests medical record from Health Information Management. Maintains patient chart with appropriate orders, progress notes, and nursing for! ms. Makes sure all forms within the patient's chart are labeled with the correct patient information. Accurately and timely files and purges patient reports as they are received from other departments according to the prescribed process. When requesting patient information from a physician's office or another medical facility, obtains a signed release of information form from the patient and faxes the release form to Health Information Management. The original form is placed in the chart under the Admin tab. Makes appropriate copies of current chart to go to the receiving facility or agency when a patient is transferred to another facility or home health agency. Sends copy of the patient transfer form and discharge med list to the appropriate physicians. Tears down patient dismissal charts according to universal procedures. Places the dismissal chart along with the patient's old medical record in the Health Information basket. Obtains daily patient computer reports from Dat! a Processing or the printer. Removes temporary reports and places curre! nt reports on the patient's chart. Thins medical record charts according to universal procedures. Accurately and expeditiously processes physician orders in Meditech. Faxing all orders containing medications to the pharmacy department. Calls appropriate departments for STAT testing.
Responsible for patient charges. Compares the current patient list with the computer census at the beginning of the shift. Maintains an accurate log of the nursing unit's daily admissions, dismissals, and transfers. Compiles new unit 24-hour census sheet daily. Maintains SDC Observation Log Sheet. Enters patient's daily equipment and SDC and Observation charges into Meditech. Reviews patient's length of stay with the logbook and charge report insuring the patient is being charged appropriately and notifying patient accounting of any discrepancies. Calls medical supply companies to obtain or discontinue equipment for patient's current needs such as Brooke shoes, profess, and specialty ca! re beds. Participates in the charge audit process.
General Clerical/Secretarial responsibilities. Serves as the communication coordinator of the nursing unit. Answers unit telephone and patient call lights. Relays messages to appropriate staff members. Greets physicians/patients/visitors and answers their questions; directs them to areas within the Medical Center. Calls the CARE Office to set up outpatient testing upon discharge. Maintains an inventory of current patient chart forms used within the Medical Center. Maintains a supply of patient chart forms and packets on the unit and current physician order sets. Maintains and orders clerical supplies for the nursing unit. Orders medical supplies for the nursing unit such as blood pressure cuffs, batteries, patient room phones, spectralink phones, and other equipment as needed. Sorts and distributes unit's mail to appropriate staff members' mailboxes. Compiles the unit daily costs per unit of service for the Directo! r. Staples patient care summary reports and nursing report sheets. Plac! es nursing assignments and updates patient information in the composer system. Enter spectralink numbers and shift assignments into Meditech. Place shift assignment and spectralink number on assignment board. Keeps the patient label supplies adequate and updated. Performs other duties as assigned by Director/Team Coordinator. Serves as a resource person to other staff members. Adheres to Nursing Structure and Process Standards.
Customer Service: Receives, greets and directs patients, family members, clients, visitors and physicians in a positive and conscientious manner adhering to our Embrace the Spirit standards and behaviors. Problem-solve, offer and give assistance as needed. Acknowledging internal and external customers with eye contact and a smile. Phones are answered promptly with a friendly voice using a proper greeting. Ability to prioritize, organize and effectively handle multiple tasks and interruptions in a positive manner.
Marginal ! Job Functions: Utilizes word processing and software programs as appropriate. Assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of the unit secretary orientation. Assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of the unit secretary skill validation. May be requested to assist with patient care functions, such as activities of daily living, making beds, passing trays or nutrition, and repositioning, under the direction of RN/Team Coordinator.
Qualifications
Position Qualifications
Education: High School graduate or equivalent required. Education of medical terminology desirable with willingness to complete Medical Terminology class within 6-months of hire. Approved training for clerical job functions. Approved certified nursing assistant course if performing marginal job functions which include direct patient care.
Licensure/Certification: None. Exception: Current Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry if p! erforming marginal job functions which include direct patient care.
Experience/Pre-Requisites: Prior unit secretary experience preferred. Must be able to work from detailed verbal or written instructions and uses judgement for routine situations.
Professionalism/Growth and Development: Maintains skills/competencies required for the position. Participates in continuing education, which will enhance technical and interpersonal skills. Attends mandatory education programs and meets established requirements. Attends departmental meetings and in-services as directed. Builds on personal strengths and seeks out opportunities for personal and professional growth. Attends 75% of Unit Secretary meetings.
Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions: May be required to work flexible shifts. May be subjected to stressful situations. May be required to work in other patient care areas of the Medical Center according to needs dictated by patient census. Manual dexterity required for computer data entry.
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