x-deleted-Perry County Memorial Hospital Job Postings

Housekeeper

Tue, 10 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT

Summary for Housekeeping:

Perform any combination of cleaning duties to maintain hospital, clinics, and apartments in a clean and orderly manner. Duties may include making beds, laundry, cleaning rooms, bathrooms, halls, taking out trash, vacuuming and operating a floor waxing machine.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Demonstrates knowledge of housekeeping and carries out these functions according to hospital standards and infection control.

Demonstrates the knowledge of chemicals and how to use them properly. Ability to accept responsibility and change and function under pressure.

Perform laundry duties such as: operating laundry machines, gathering, washing, folding and sorting linens.

Ability to work well with supervisors and those in authority positions. Willingness to show respect to co-workers at all times.

Maintains a good knowledge of infection control procedures and consistently strives to meet the goals of the department regarding infection control procedures.

Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.

Sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.

Empty wastebaskets and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.

Dust and polish furniture and equipment.

Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies, using vacuum cleaners and shampooers.

Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.

Ability to properly use all of the cleaning equipment and take care of it after use.

Skills:

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.

Attributes:

Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Extent Flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.

Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Minimum Qualifications: Must be able to read and write and follow oral and written instructions

Education: High School graduate or equivalent preferred

Experience: Previous housekeeping experience preferred

PCMH offers competitive salary and benefits after 90 days

Medical Technologist

Tue, 03 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT

PCMH is offering a $5,000 sign on bonus for Medical Technologists

Essential Functions:

LAB PROCEDURES:
• Functions as a generalist and performs a variety of technical procedures in all areas of the laboratory.
• Performs laboratory procedures according to PCMH, Joint Commission, CLIA and CAP guidelines.
• Determines normal and abnormal components of all body fluids by conducting the appropriate chemical analyses and/or uses microscopic techniques
• Accurately and independently performs routine and STAT procedures according to laboratory specifications as described in procedure manuals; performs repeat tests when results are questionable.
• Multitasks efficiently and meets acceptable turnaround times at least 95% of the time.
• Communicates information about incomplete procedures to assure continuity of care.
• Recognizes and performs tasks which need to be done.
• Volunteers to take on additional assignments.

PHLEBOTOMY SKILLS:
• Accurately identifies the patient according to PCMH policies.
• Collects patient specimens using age appropriate criteria, when needed.
• Correctly labels and initials specimens.
• Is proficient in performing venipunctures, capillary punctures, finger sticks and heel sticks.
• Utilizes the proper equipment for specimen collection; uses aseptic techniques follows correct vacutainer tube draw order.
• Adheres to safety, hand hygiene and isolation protocols.
• Properly instructs patients for specific body fluid collections.

QUALITY CONTROL/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT:
• Uses two identifiers throughout pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases.
• Verifies, calls, and documents critical values appropriately.
• Maintains accuracy in reporting results.
• Adheres to the lab’s QC policies, documents all quality control activities.
• Assesses specimen integrity prior to testing.
• Does not report patient data unless quality control data are within accepted parameters.
• Recognizes out of control values, takes corrective action and notifies others of changes.
• Ensures operation of all analyzers by calibrating, completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.

PROBLEM SOLVING/CRITICAL THINKING:
• Capable of interpreting and correlating patient test results in relation to previous test results, symptoms and diagnosis.
• Assumes responsibility and is capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance.
• Comprehends written instructions.
• Follows verbal instructions.
• Refers problems to the appropriate person when they need to be dealt with at a higher level.
• Reviews the communication log in a timely manner to stay current with changes in the lab.

CLERICAL DUTIES / SPECIMEN PROCESSING:
• Verifies all patient orders; recognizes and resolves questionable orders and patient identification.
• Performs patient registration and order entry accurately and efficiently.
• Assesses intake information for medical necessity and takes appropriate action if medical necessity coverage is.
identified as an issue; conforms to regulations regarding coding compliance.
• Accurately processes reference lab specimens.
• Processes reference lab test results via the LIS result interface.
• Enters patient charges as appropriate; reviews reference lab billing for accuracy.
• Assesses inventory and orders supplies as necessary.

Experience And Education: Bachelor's Degree; 2 years experience required

PCMH offers a competitive salary with benefits after 90 days.

ER Tech

Tue, 29 Nov 2016 08:00:00 GMT

Summary:
Provides direct patient care in a ED hospital setting to patient’s and their families/significant other. The ED Tech cares for a broad range of patient’s, from neonate to geriatric. The ED Tech shows a commitment to moral values, integrity and character by respecting the beliefs and worth of others. Communicates openly and honestly w/others. Supports a customer sensitive organization by treating all people well. Works to enhance the perception of the hospital in a positive way. Strives to improve the financial viability of the hospital. Continuously responds to the evolving needs of our customers. Demonstrates the ability to work with others through good communication skills, adaptability, teamwork, and time management. Demonstrates general safety measures with emphasis on patient safety. Provides age and cultural appropriate care.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Responsible for the delivery of quality patient care, under RN supervision, according to hospital policy and procedures by putting the needs of the patient first. Demonstrates the ability to maintain the patient care unit by controlling supplies in a cost saving manner and maintaining a neat, clean environment of care. Demonstrates the ability to operate equipment that assists with delivery of care.

Essential Functions:

Providers of Quality Patient Care. Exhibits initiative by receiving report from preceding shift co-worker and Team Leader, which will give them the appropriate data to provide appropriate care to their patient/resident. Demonstrates the ability to perform patient related tasks and skills in a competent manner. Demonstrates the ability to operate the necessary equipment to appropriately care for the patient/resident.

Maintenance of Patient Care Area. Accepts responsibility to obtain only needed and necessary supplies for each patient/resident. Exhibits responsibility for assigned cleaning duties for the maintenance of a clean, orderly unit. Maintains a safe environment by following appropriate policy and procedures, i.e., proper handling of specimens, appropriate disposal of wastes and sharps, follow appropriate isolation precautions.
Accurate documentation into Patient/Resident record: Accurately documents their delivery of care into CPSI/or activity flow sheets. Documents in an accurate and timely manner. Documents and reports to their Team Leader any patient problems, concerns and any noted variations from patient/Resident’s normal status.

Reports To: Nurse Manager
Minimum Qualifications: Current Missouri CNA License
Experience: Prior CNA experience is preferred

PCMH offers a competitive salary and benefits after 90 days

Med Surg- RN Supervisor/Team Lead

Tue, 10 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT

Summary:
The registered nurse who administers individualized care to patients under the direction of the physician according to nursing standards and policy. The RN will also have House Supervisor responsibilities.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Demonstrates proficiency and independence in the care of patients with complex diagnosis and nursing problems. Able to make independent decisions within the scope of the Missouri Nurse Practice Act.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Nursing Process/Assessment-Accurately and thoroughly completes assessments. Includes input from patient/family in initial assessment and in determining priority problems. Always makes certain that patient’s assessment (within assignment) is completed within the time frame. If at charge nurse level, ensures all assessments are completed within time frame.

Nursing Process/Planning Care- Determines correct nursing diagnosis and collaborative problems. Determines and initiates appropriate plan of care, i.e. Careplan/carepath/standard of care. Includes patient/family in developing and implementing the plan of care. Consults with other appropriate health care members.

Nursing Process/Implementation of care/appropriate care- Provides direct patient care within the interpreted guidelines of the Nurse Practice Act of Missouri. Participates in clarifying medical information to patient, family and staff. Interprets, transcribes, and implements physician orders accurately. Adheres to medical center policies and procedures during medication administration (effect/reaction), order transcription, IV therapy and all other therapeutic modalitics. Provides intense emotional and psychological support for patients/family. Participates in health care teaching of patients/family utilizing appropriate teaching standard, evaluating its effectiveness. Can perform all technical skills and procedures for area with little direction.

Utilizes the Nursing Process /Evaluation- Reviews and revises, as appropriate, the plan of care per policy and procedure. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions. Documents patient’s progress toward goals/effectiveness of interventions. Actively participates in discharge planning through collaboration with patient/family and other healthcare providers. Establishes appropriate patient referral program to follow up with private physician.

Utilizes the Nursing Process /documentation- Documents/results of care and patient’s progress. Documentation reflects implementation and evaluation of nursing/physician orders and patients progress toward outcome. Documents continuous care has been established and progress has been noted. Seeks consultation as needed for other healthcare providers. Consistently documents patient education.

Reports To: Department Nurse Manager

Titles Supervised: Licensed Practical Nurse, Nurse Aide, Unit Secretary

Minimum Qualifications: Currently licensed in state of Missouri or eligible for Missouri licensure

Education: Graduate of Accredited Nursing program

Experience:1-3 years RN supervisor experience preferred
Licensure: BLS, ACLS,Currently Missouri Licensed or eligible for licensure

PCMH offers competitive salary. Benefit eligibility after 90 days.

RN

Tue, 03 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT

Summary:
Variety of patient-care activities to assist provider and nursing personnel. Provide education of preventative medicine and how to help control disease processes. Some duties detailed below:

Escorts patients to exam room, updates medical history in either electronic or paper format and assists in determining medical problems.
Obtains vital signs and records current medications.
Prepares exam rooms and instruments for examination and testing. Stocks supplies. Cleans and sterilizes instruments according to procedure. Informs Nurse Manager when supplies are near the end for reordering.
Labels and maintains proper storage for specimens and tests. Delivers tests and obtains results.
Ensures that lab reports, x-rays and other information is in the patient records.
Triage phone messages and advise patients and/or families when appropriate. Calls orders to pharmacies, hospital, other physicians, nursing homes and Home health agencies.
Addressing Pre and post operative surgical questions with patients in the office setting.
Coordination with PCMH ASC for scheduling of procedures and pertinent information needed that is shared between office and OR.
Delivering test results to patients.
Patient care including suture removal, triage, various in-office procedures.
Liaison between physician and hospital staff when needed.
Manage Physicians schedule while in office by triaging appointment reason to make sure physician is efficient in his time in the office.
Precertification/notification of tests and surgical procedures.
Prior authorization with insurance regarding medications.
Completion of surgical consents, orders for procedures, surgical insurance forms and set-up and verification of surgery clearance in conjunction with the office RN.
Coordinate pre op teaching with ASC staff
Be able to identify CPT/ICD 9 codes and relay those to insurance companies for certification of procedures.
Assist with specimen collection & handling/ injections
Patient teaching for medications/wound care/dressing changes .

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Examination, diagnostic, Vital signs, venipuncture, treatment room procedure, Dose prep/medication technique and record maintenance.

Reports to: Associate VP of Physician Operations
Minimum Qualifications: MO License, CPR/BLS Certification
Education: Graduate from accredited School of Nursing
Experience: At least 1 year, orthopedic experience preferred
Licensure: MO license, CPR/BLS

PCMH offers competitive salary and benefits. Benefits are available after 90 days. Eligibility for 401K Plan after 6 months

Billing Specialist

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT

Position Summary:

Billing of all assigned insurance payers, primary and secondary. Posting of all associated insurance payments and non-payment EOBs. Routine follow up on accounts receivable with correction and resubmission of claims. Handling patient billing inquires in a timely, professional manner.

Essential Functions:

• Answer patient inquiries in a polite and effective manner whether by fielding patient phone calls on specifically assigned days or helping patients who present at the reception desk. Research as needed or if an error occurred on our behalf.
• Posting of nonpayment EOB’s and processing of rejects and incorrect payments by assigned insurances.
• Researching and correcting billing errors whether by a letter or phone call to the insurance company, correction of charges, or rebilling, or other measure.
• Refund insurance companies if overpayment occurs. This requires research and administration approval.
• Bill secondary insurances and Medicaid crossovers.
• File EOB’s and RA’s in the billing filing system
• Balance daily monies collected and charges posted
• Respond to patient requests regarding their account promptly and professionally.
• Demonstrate general knowledge of medical terminology
• Be knowledgeable of the insurance companies with whom the medical facility deals.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Acts as a liaison between patient, provider, medical community, and other services as needed by the patient.

Skills:

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Attributes:

• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Experience And Education: High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate); Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years prior medical billing experience.

PCMH offers a competitive salary and benefits after 90 days.

Medical Assistant

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 08:00:00 GMT

Summary: Variety of patient-care activities to assist provider and nursing personnel. Provide education of preventative medicine and how to help control disease processes.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Examination, diagnostic, Vital signs, venipuncture, treatment room procedure, Dose prep/medication technique and record maintenance.

Positive attitude, flexibility, reliability and working collaboratively with others are vitally important to this position and all positions within the Hospital Clinics. Being helpful to others and equal share of work are vitally important.
Escorts patients to exam room, updating medical history and determining the reason for the visit with the provider.
Obtains vital signs and records current medications.
Assists patients in patient flow through the office and facility.
Prepares exam rooms and instruments for examination and testing.
Stocks supplies. Cleans and sterilizes instruments according to procedure. Informs Administrative Assistant when supplies are near end for reordering.
Labels and maintains proper storage for specimens and tests. Delivers tests and obtains results.
Ensures that lab reports, x-rays and other information is in the patient records, signed off by the provider and the results delivered to the patient.
Assist providers with minor diagnostic procedures and treatments as directed.
Issues outpatient materials. Assists in application and patient instruction.
Assist patient care staff with carrying out provider orders, scheduling of tests and procedures in office and outpatient.
Attends required meetings and in-services, and participates in committees as requested.
Triage patient's concerns and phone messages and advise patients and/or families when appropriate. Calls orders to pharmacies, hospital, other physicians, nursing homes and home health agencies.
Follows universal precautions.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Tracking and follow-up of abnormal test results.
Attends continuing education in-services to keep abreast on new procedures and treatments of disease processes.
Assist other patient care staff in their responsibilities as time allows.
Administers medication per provider orders. Observes effects of medication and acts accordingly.
Acts as a liaison between patient, provider, medical community and other services as needed by patient and families.
Demonstrates knowledge and effective use of computer systems. Helps Providers/Clinic achieve goals of Meaningful Use by inputting appropriate information into the patient’s electronic chart when rooming a patient
Scanning of correspondence received from other physicians, in-house lab, etc. to the patient chart.
Demonstrates understanding of the hemodynamics of emergency care in the assigned area.
Is knowledgeable regarding pertinent diagnostic data (i.e. lab and x-ray reports) and informs appropriate provider.
Appropriately and legibly completes required forms and documentation, implements nursing care setting priorities based on patient condition, provider order, and nursing standards of care.
Assist in building and maintaining a team effort by involving other team members, patient, family in nursing process.
Provides nursing care safely and efficiently according to standards of practice governed by the State of Missouri Board of Nursing.
Abides by guidelines set forth in personnel policies.

Reports to : Nursing Supervisor, Associate VP of Physician Operations

Experience: Preferably minimum of one year MA experience

PCMH offers competitive salary and benefits. Benefits are available after 90 days. Eligibility for 401K Plan after 6 months.

Secretary

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of daily operations in an administrative setting. Maintain knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment. Possess skills in medical documentation. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, other staff, and providers. Must be able to understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively.

Be knowledgeable of the insurance companies with whom the medical facility deals
Manage all phases of the patient encounter from phone calls, walk-ins, scheduling appointments, registering patients, checking patients out, calling to confirm appointments, etc
Great attention to detail is necessary for accuracy in entering the patient information into the computer
Be comfortable discussing sometimes sensitive topics with patients regarding their finances and options we have available to them.This may mean that at times a patient has to be rescheduled or told they cannot schedule until appropriate measures can be taken to ensure that we are paid for services we provide.
Ensure all appropriate paperwork is completed upon patient arrival.
Assist the clinic RN in precertification of procedures, medications, injections, surgical operations
Attend all departmental meetings and in-services.Contribute suggestions that will enhance patient satisfaction or departmental/clinic efficiency.
Contact supervisor for help with a difficult situation or any questions
Acts as a liaison between patient, provider, medical community, and other services as needed by the patient
Works effectively as a team member, offering support, making suggestions and accepting change in an appropriate manner
Schedule tests at PCMH, facilitate precertification if needed
Scan correspondence from other facilities as well as labwork and radiology reports to the patient chart
Establish and maintain effective public relations with patients and their families in regards to non-medical services provided by the clinic

Reports to : PFFC Billing Supervisor/Assoc. VP of Physician Operations

Experience: Preferably minimum of one year working in a medical office

PCMH offers competitive salary and benefits. Benefits are available after 90 days. Eligibility for 401K Plan after 6 months.

Security Guard

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 08:00:00 GMT

Summary:
Responsible to provide a safe and secure atmosphere for patients, staff, and visitors of PCMH. No weapons of any kind will be allowed. It is expected that the guard will not leave the hospital grounds at any time while on duty except to provide transportation as required by policies. Position provides personal, equipment, and real property security in assigned area(s). Provides information, directions, and escort service as needed. Employee patrols and checks hospital & hospital-owned buildings and facilities. Work involves identifying items requiring repair, investigating items reported by other sources and performing or referring repairs as appropriate. Position will require certain housekeeping duties as assigned. Work also involves insuring that buildings are properly locked and that no unauthorized personnel are in restricted areas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Patrols PCMH property to monitor for conditions or situations, which pose a risk to the safety of people or property while carrying a radio and responding to radio calls.
Provides assistance to clinical staff in safely handling aggressive patients.
Provides access to facilities and enforce visiting regulations, providing lockdown of designated doors per schedule.
Investigates and documents security incidents.
Maintains fire watch and participates in Code Red response team.
Maintains security log.
Examines doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure.
Informs and warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
Provides escort services for visitors, patients, and staff.
Provides public assistance.
Watches for and reports irregularities, such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked; sounds alarm in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
Performs periodic checks of emergency equipment and/or street lights to ensure proper functioning; reports malfunctions as required.
Prepares routine, standardized reports.
May be required to drive an institutional vehicle, providing safe and efficient transportation to PCMH community and visitors.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Housekeeping duties as assigned.
Facility maintenance duties as assigned.
Transfer or ride-along on psych and/or certain medical transfers.
Basic snow removal from doorways.
Provide Lab & Blood delivery & retrieval.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Skills and knowledge normally acquired through high school education. Reading and writing skills appropriate for maintaining log of activities, writing reports and understanding policies and procedures. Attend Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training within 6 months of hire, or when it first becomes available. Receive CPR and Standard First Aid certificates within 6 months of hire. Ability to relate well to patients, visitors and staff, including managing aggressive patients/visitors, demonstrating sound judgment in risky situations and able to physically complete rounds as required.

Skill in utilizing building security and lock systems and procedures.
Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
Ability to drive motor vehicles.
Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
Skill in providing protection services to individuals on PCMH campus.
Ability to comprehend, carry out and explain complex verbal and written instructions.
Continuous mental and/or visual effort for a sustained period.
Sustained high degree of attention required to prevent damage or waste.
No regular supervisory responsibility; may relay instructions or be assigned to train or orient new staff.

Minimum Qualifications:
A valid Missouri driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Knowledge and skill in operation of radio communications equipment, computerized security alarm systems, CCTV monitors.Due to the essential functions of a security guard a criminal background check must be found favorable in regards to these functions.

Reports To: VP of Operations

PCMH offers competitive salary.