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Manages the daily administrative operations of a multi-physician, single / multiple practice (s) for a division or program.

Coordinates administrative functions, plans and supports development of the site / joint division programs and all related areas.

Manages all personnel, and maintains accurate and current files on all department budgets, capital equipment requests and programs related to operational issues.

Job Responsibility

1.Provides leadership to Operations team members and supervisors by communicating and guiding toward achieving department objectives.

2.Develops, communicates, and builds consensus for goals in alignment with the health system.

• 3.Coordinates administrative functions, plans and supports program development of the Department / Division; coordinates activities including growth objectives, space allocation, procurement of technological equipment, data planning, developing goals and objectives, capital requirements and desired outcomes of programs;
• serves as a liaison with Administration in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating operations; reviews comprehensiveness of programs on an ongoing basis and develops strategies for program adaptation to market changes;

prepares reports and documents for Certificate Of Need (CON) applications; plans and coordinates construction projects.

4.Monitors program components relative to criteria by regulatory agencies; collaborates with the Research Institute to oversee Research operations;

manages department / division in a fiscally responsible manner; assists in the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets - operational, personnel and capital.

• 5.Supports or may assist with key functions including, but not limited to, scheduling, insurance verification, co-pay collection, charge capture and referral management;
• understands the department / division’s fiscal responsibility in supporting research initiatives; manages daily operations and all non-clinical personnel in the division and all related areas;

hires, trains, disciplines and supervises staff; evaluates performance and ensures efficiency in their roles; completes appraisals on a timely basis.

• 6.Oversees scheduling (vacation, holidays) and ensures adequate coverage at all times; performs related personnel functions;
• ensures staff members understand their roles and responsibilities; supports continued growth of staff and offers opportunities for advancement;
• assists in developing and maintaining objectives, policies and procedures to ensure the efficient operation of the department / division;

strives to streamline operations and effectively apply new concepts and techniques for positive outcomes; identifies and implements technology to improve operations.

• 7.Assigns work and sees that it is carried out correctly and efficiently; identifies and implements technology to improve operations;
• maintains accurate and current files on all department budgets, capital equipment request and programs related to operational issues;

acts as a liaison between attending physicians, patients, visitor's guests and staff; demonstrates ability to answer any questions that might arise when dealing with patients, physicians, or any matters regarding the department / division / physician office.

• 8.Coordinates and oversees the resources of multiple administrative disciplines / functions; coordinates efforts to prioritize needs of programs across departmental lines;
• collaborates with administrative leadership, chairs, physicians and other clinical personnel to develop, implement and oversee clinical programs;

participates in monitoring and evaluating a program's inception and performance and routinely monitors performance per volumes, referrals and trends.

• 9.Optimize billing practices and collection of Part B revenues; coordinates physician schedules pertaining to division services;
• keeps abreast of all billing, coding and reimbursement related issues as they apply to the division and facilitates staff education in regard to these changes;

structures the appropriate flow of data to ensure timely and appropriate management of clinical and financial issues, which may comprise patient care in the department.

10.Establishes and maintains a working relationship with the physician staff with respect to their compliance and performance related to billing, coding and regulatory agency standards;

ensures the continual efficient and compliant operational performance of the department / division; ensures compliance with all rules and regulations and makes certain these are properly and completely addressed in Policy and Procedure Manual.

• 11.Reviews all changes in various regulatory agency standards and / or public health law and ensure that these are represented in the Policy and Procedure Manuals (after appropriate review with clinical and / or administrative personnel);
• ensures department / division staff adheres to the health system Corporate Compliance Program, HIPAA regulations and all other regulatory standards;

identifies quality benchmarks utilizing regional and national data to monitor programmatic quality and identify opportunities for improvement.

12.Performs related duties as required.

13.All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

6-8 years of relevant experience and 2-5 years of leadership / management experience, required.

Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and / or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

When determining a team member's base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Performs cleaning duties as well as other tasks performed by the Environmental Services Department. Adheres to NS-LIJHS / departmental policies and procedures and JCAHO / regulatory agency requirements.

Job Responsibility

• Performs all cleaning functions following established procedures in a timely fashion.
• Uses properly labeled cleaning supplies for each job as instructed.
• Maintains tools and equipment in good condition, uses supplies economically.
• Cleans beds, blinds, ceilings, light fixtures, sinks, toilets, bathtubs, showers, walls, windows, wall tiles, ceiling & wall vents, televisions, etc following established procedures.
• Washes and hangs draperies and cubicle curtains
• Washes and polishes furniture and metal.
• Sweeps walkways and outside perimeter of facility (where currently applicable).
• Sweeps, mops, strips, scrubs, vacuums, and buffs floors.
• Replenishes liquid soap, paper towels and toilet tissue.
• Moves furniture from one area in facility to another (where currently applicable).May be asked to move furniture to outside storage facility.

Distributes clean linen carts.Picks up soiled linen and delivers to linen department.

• Collects garbage, cleans and re lines trash receptacles with plastic liners.
• Transports garbage to designated area and disposes non-infectious waste appropriately.
• Deposits Red Bags Infectious Waste, in holding cart in cautious manner
• Transports Red-Bag garbage to Sani-Pak area and inserts into Sani - Pak.Operates Sani - Pak receptacle.
• Moves all furniture and replaces same after carpet installations, in preparation to strip, seal or wax floors or when a department is relocating (where currently applicable).
• Moves all of the aforementioned as necessary for the smooth and efficient flow of any required work to be performed and replaces same.
• Sets up and breaks down tables, chairs, lecture podiums, etc according to specifications.
• Removes trash before setting up next function / meeting.
• Performs related duties, as required.
• ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in an industrial or hospital setting, preferred.
• Demonstrated competency in the use of all types of buffing and scrubbing machines, vacuum cleaners and extractor machines.

Demonstrated competency in the use of Sani-Pak and cardboard baling machine.

• Must be able to lift / carry 15 pounds.
• Must be able to ambulate, up and down stairs and bend at knees repeatedly during shift in the performance of cleaning duties.
• Communicate effectively in English (speaking and reading).
• Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and / or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

When determining a team member's base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Supervises and coordinates the staff and daily operations of the Environmental Services Department. Implements established policies and procedures as they pertain to Environmental Sanitation.

Job Responsibility

• Promotes Environment Services department goals by selecting, motivating, and training capable team members.
• Leads the activities of assigned Environmental Services team members by communicating and providing guidance toward achieving department objectives.
• Supervises, hires, trains, disciplines, and evaluates the performance of staff; ensures performance appraisals are completed in a timely manner.
• Prioritizes, schedules, assigns, and monitors work to optimize operational service.
• Analyzes, recommends, implements, and monitors approved work-flow changes.
• Receives special work assignments from management, as needed.
• Ensures adequate inventory of supplies.
• Evaluates and recommends related products and equipment.
• Provides safety instruction related to the use of products, equipment and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) references.
• Addresses the needs of special groups, hearing impaired, physically challenged and various issues relating to the hospital and facility.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• Associate's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience and 0-2 years of leadership / management experience, required.
• Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and / or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

When determining a team member's base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Performs patient care under the physician’s / nurse’s direct supervision. Duties include, but are not limited to; preparing patient for physician, administering, obtaining and recording diagnostic laboratory test results.

Assists in coordinating organization of care to meet patient needs including, preparing, organizing and filing reports into the medical record.

Job Responsibility

• Collaborates with members of the health care team in coordinating and implementing plans for patient care; may record reason for visit and related patient information for practitioner review.
• Performs vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures which may include, but are not limited to, head circumference, audiometry, and vision testing;

documents findings in the medical record.

Collects and assists providers in collection of specimens, as required, using appropriate protocols such as infection control;

completes requisitions, labels and routes specimens according to standard procedure.

• Performs and documents daily controls and calibration of laboratory equipment when needed; informs the supervisor of when inaccurate controls are noted.
• Performs electrocardiograms and phlebotomy in accordance with provider orders; adheres to infection control standards including, but not limited to, hand hygiene, use of PPE, isolation of patient with known infectious disease, and equipment disinfection / sterilization.
• Assists physicians and nurses with special procedures and examinations including, but not limited to lumbar puncture, pelvic exam, etc.

following appropriate protocols such as infection control, universal protocol, and patient identification; secures supplies, ensures patient is properly undressed and draped, provides instruments to physicians, holds patient, as required and assists patient after procedure / examination.

Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks assigned rooms and cupboards and ensures par levels of supplies are maintained;

checks and completes required logs and equipment including refrigerator logs, eyewash logs, sample medications, AED, suction and other required checks.

• May participate in pre-visit chart preparation by ensuring required lab results and documentation are available in the medical record for practitioner review (for practices using paper medical records).
• Performs variety of other clerical functions such as filing of paper medical records, processing insurance forms, preparing financial records, photocopying, answering phones, and assuring efficient flow of patients through the suite, etc.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of a six (6) month to one (1) year course in Medical Assisting at an accredited school, required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.
• Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and / or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

When determining a team member's base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Performs diversified secretarial duties supporting management and / or a physician

Responsibilities :

• Performs diversified secretarial duties including, but not limited to :
• Typing various forms of correspondence
• Scheduling appointments, meetings, etc.
• Transmitting various documents using computer, mail, and / or fax
• Recordkeeping
• Maintaining files and filing systems
• Taking meeting minutes
• Receptionist duties
• Maintaining office inventory and ordering supplies
• Performs related duties, as required.

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Prior clerical experience, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and / or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

When determining a team member's base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Job Responsibility

Cleans and disinfects : High (ceiling vents, ceilings) and low (window sills, floors, furniture) dusting, sweeping, mopping, stripping floors, finishing floors, burnishing floors, wiping walls, ledges, sills, beds, phones, glass, stainless steel, elevators, furniture, bathrooms, vacuums, shampoo, trash and linen collection, trash packing, trash compacting, plants, partitions, doors, door jambs, kickplates, baseboards, cribs, bassinets, ceilings, sidewalks and curbs, loading docks.

May change linen and make beds, cleans and disinfects window coverings.

• Arranges and moves furniture, mattresses, equipment and supplies.
• Restocks and transports supplies.
• Enters information of discharges into bedtracking system.
• Performs related duties, as required.
• ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High school diploma or GED, preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year previous housekeeping experience in a healthcare environment, preferred.
• Ability to use carts, floor care machines, vacuums, scrapers, dust pans, chemicals, brushes, buckets and wringers, dust maps, long handled cleaning devices, mops, caddies, trash receptacles, re-usable containers, mats, elevators, and ladders, etc., required.
• Ability to work independently and to follow directions. Detail oriented, strong interpersonal, verbal and organizational skills, required.
• Knowledge of proper handling procedures of regulated medical and solid waste, required.
• Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and / or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

When determining a team member's base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Performs patient care under the physician’s / nurse’s direct supervision. Duties include, but are not limited to; preparing patient for physician, administering, obtaining and recording diagnostic laboratory test results.

Assists in coordinating organization of care to meet patient needs including, preparing, organizing and filing reports into the medical record.

Job Responsibility

• Collaborates with members of the health care team in coordinating and implementing plans for patient care; may record reason for visit and related patient information for practitioner review.
• Performs vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures which may include, but are not limited to, head circumference, audiometry, and vision testing;

documents findings in the medical record.

Collects and assists providers in collection of specimens, as required, using appropriate protocols such as infection control;

completes requisitions, labels and routes specimens according to standard procedure.

• Performs and documents daily controls and calibration of laboratory equipment when needed; informs the supervisor of when inaccurate controls are noted.
• Performs electrocardiograms and phlebotomy in accordance with provider orders; adheres to infection control standards including, but not limited to, hand hygiene, use of PPE, isolation of patient with known infectious disease, and equipment disinfection / sterilization.
• Assists physicians and nurses with special procedures and examinations including, but not limited to lumbar puncture, pelvic exam, etc.

following appropriate protocols such as infection control, universal protocol, and patient identification; secures supplies, ensures patient is properly undressed and draped, provides instruments to physicians, holds patient, as required and assists patient after procedure / examination.

Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks assigned rooms and cupboards and ensures par levels of supplies are maintained;

checks and completes required logs and equipment including refrigerator logs, eyewash logs, sample medications, AED, suction and other required checks.

• May participate in pre-visit chart preparation by ensuring required lab results and documentation are available in the medical record for practitioner review (for practices using paper medical records).
• Performs variety of other clerical functions such as filing of paper medical records, processing insurance forms, preparing financial records, photocopying, answering phones, and assuring efficient flow of patients through the suite, etc.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of a six (6) month to one (1) year course in Medical Assisting at an accredited school, required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.
• Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and / or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

When determining a team member's base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Performs coding and abstracting duties to assure accurate completion of coding for all assigned patient records. Logs all discharges into the computerized Discharge Log, enters specific data elements and verifies the discharge physician for all coded records.

Serves as an onsite resource for both inpatient and outpatient coding issues. Maintains an understanding of both Inpatient and Outpatient Prospective Payment Systems.

Job Responsibility

Assigns codes accurately to each record for diagnoses and procedures performed according to ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding and classification systems.

This includes assignment of modifiers on required cases).

• Utilizes resources needed to adhere to coding guidelines (e.g. Coding Clinic, Coding Handbook, etc.). Also uses reference materials (medical dictionary, Physicians Desk Reference, approved abbreviations) to ensure accuracy to align with Coding Compliance Regulations (Department of Justice / OIG).
• Abstracts data from the medical record and enters data directly into the 3M Application software. (Utilizes data sheet only when needed during downtime).

Responds correctly to prompts for refining of codes as well as tracking case managed patients, readmission status, discharge disposition, birth weight, O.

R. minutes, lesion size, type of anesthesia and ASA classification.

• Obtains corresponding pathology reports to ensure accurate coding to support documentation within the record.
• Works in concert with DRG Validator on DRG Assurance. Verifies proposed DRG to ensure accurate assignment for direct relationship to finance and reimbursement.
• Codes pre-admission surgical testing forms on assigned day. Codes and enters discharges / re-admits at time of receipt from transferring unit.
• Completes DOH forms for appropriate records, i.e. Spontaneous Termination of Pregnancy, Alzheimers, Congenital Malformation, Induced Termination of Pregnancy, and Sterilization.
• Responsible for submitting DOH forms to the responsible person in a timely manner to ensure DOH Regulations are met. Keeps a log of all forms sent.
• Assists in data audits as requested. Responds to suggestions for change in timely manner.
• Assigns charts to appropriate review area for coding validation check.
• Responds to physicians coding questions when necessary.
• Performs related duties as required.
• ADA Essential Functions

Physical Demands :

Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, high visual activity to review documents, high level of concentration without allowing distraction to impact workflow.

Job Qualification

• High School Graduate or equivalent, required.
• Completion of one-year Coding Certification program or equivalent experience in coding, required.
• Credentialed CCS / RHIT, Required.
• One year of coding experience in an acute care setting with a complex case Mix and a skill level required to perform the job with accuracy.
• Requires excellent knowledge ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding principles.
• Requires good interpersonal skills in order to interact effectively with physicians and reviewers.
• Requires knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and / or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

When determining a team member's base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Serves as liaison between the patient and facility / physician. Ensures a continuum of quality patient care throughout hospitalization and oversees provisions for patient's discharge.

Assesses, plans, oversees and evaluates the appropriateness of care throughout admission and hospitalization of the patient.

Job Responsibility

Facilitates patient management throughout hospitalization. Participates in patient management rounds and patient centered meetings.

Identifies potential delays and resolves issues with appropriate departments. Identifies appropriate utilization of Social Work Services and makes referrals when appropriate.

Confers with physician regarding referrals for Physical Therapy, nutrition, speech and swallow.

Serves as an in-patient liaison - planning, assessing, implementing and evaluating patient in collaboration with the health care team.

Serves as a resource to the health care team regarding quality, utilization of clinical resources, payer, and reimbursement issues.

Works with on-site screeners in transitioning patients to appropriate post discharge settings. Collaborates with payers, providing all necessary clinical documentation for the maximization of benefits.

Serves as a liaison to patient, family, admitting, primary care physician, health care team, and hospital departments. Collaborates with and provides feedback to the primary care physician and multidisciplinary team regarding patient's status with regard to length of stay, utilization of resources and discharge status.

Provides support to the in-patient health care team as well as to patient and family regarding all aspects of admission, hospitalization and discharge plan.

Involves patient and / or family in discussion and planning for anticipated need for care following discharge. Ensures patient and / or family are given information regarding their choices regarding transferring the patient to another level of care according to regulatory standards.

Performs concurrent utilization management using Interqual criteria. Conducts chart review for appropriateness of admission and continued length of stay.

Contacts and interacts with third party payers to obtain approval of hospital days, pre-certification and post-discharge eligibility in relation to clinical course.

Ensures compliance with current state, federal, and third party payer regulations. Identifies patients for Alternate Level Care (ALC) care list and notifies appropriate health team members.

Communicates with insurance companies and physicians regarding utilization issues. Utilizes important message from Medicare (IMM) when appropriate.

Ensures managed care reviews are up to date and accurately reflect patient's clinical progress and acute needs.

Participates in the quality management of patient care outcomes. Submits data to management regarding case management and / or quality initiatives.

Participates in data collection regarding patient's length of stay, utilization of clinical resources, IPRO citations including appropriate recommendations and re-admission within 30 days.

Initiates appropriate discharge planning as supported by initial assessment at time of admission Reviews patient's chart.

Assesses each patient physically, psychosocially and financially. Assesses patient's support system to facilitate appropriate discharge to community.

Substantiates, with the physician, the need for home care services. Coordinates procurement of any supplies, equipment or home lab work needed by patient to evaluate discharge.

Arranges for post-hospital transportation, when indicated. Interacts and coordinates with community agencies, families, vendors facilities and institutions to facilitate patient discharge.

Documents the case management process in the medical record. Completes and documents a psychosocial assessment on the patient.

Documents on-going processes of patients' hospitalization. Documents finalized discharge plan and disposition. Completes applicable areas of the Patients Discharge Instruction Sheet and the Patient Transfer Sheet.

Ensures Patient Review Instrument (PRI) is completed and reflects clinical profile of the patient. Ensures case management sheet is current and accurate.

• Performs related duties, as required.
• ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, required.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
• Case Management Certification, preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year related experience, required. Experience in case management and clinical pathways, variance analysis and trending, quality management / utilization review and home care / discharge planning, preferred.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field and serves as a resource to other staff.
• Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and / or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

Job Responsibility

• Maintains electrical systems in the Hospital by responding to maintenance calls and repairing equipment as necessary. Repairs, installs, replaces and maintains public address system, Muzak installation, electrical beds, autoclaves, light fixtures, and ballasts.
• Performs preventative maintenance on electrical / mechanical equipment. Operates variety of had power and machine tools for manufacturing, finishing, and rebuilding parts of electrical equipment.
• Repairs, installs, replaces and tests electrical circuits, equipment and appliances using hand tools and testing instruments.

Inspects and tests electrical lighting, signal, communication and power circuits and equipment. Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors and other electrical equipment using various test instruments as required.

Dismantles electrical machinery and replaces defective mechanical parts as gears, bushing, bearings and other related electrical parts such as brushes, armatures, commutators and transformers.

• Performs related duties, as required.
• ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High school diploma or equivalency, required.
• Trade school graduate in electricity or equivalent, required.
• Minimum of five (5) years electrical experience, both installing and maintaining, required. Experience with motors, controls and schematics, required.
• Knowledge of all types of power tools and electrical measuring meters including pipe treading machines, electric hoists, power drills, etc.

Keen sense of safety around working machines.

• Knowledge of NYC Electrical Code.
• Working knowledge of all building, grounds, facilities and department work areas.
• Ability to read plans and trace circuits from prints and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams.
• Ability to tread a pipe. Manual dexterity.
• Strong verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented.
• Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and / or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

When determining a team member's base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Job Responsibility

• Oversees patient satisfaction according to patient's nutritional needs by Passing and picking up patient meal trays. Implement menu distribution, selection and pick up if necessary.
• Pick up and drop trucks at elevator bay or unit prior to passing and picking up trays.
• Remains available to patients at meal times in order to ensure patient satisfaction by making sure patients received the correct order and are enjoying their meal.

Ensures that patients receive their trays.

• Obtains patient's food preferences using the palm pilot.
• Sets up workstation based on daily menu.
• Assembles all non-cooked items for lunch service.
• Assembles trays based on menu selection.
• Communicates effectively with patients, nurses, and family members to ensure satisfaction.
• Communicates effectively with dietitians, other hosts, food service staff, and managers in order to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of nutrition services.

• Maintains close communication with floor dietitian when education and / or consults are needed, or when dietitian intervention is necessary.
• Obtains changes in patient diet and room status, as needed. Communicates effectively with unit clerks and nurses in regard to changes.
• Pick up NPO list, discharge list from all units to ensure appropriate passing of food.
• Assures adequate floor supplies are available on assigned units. Performs other related duties of Nutrition Host / Hostess as required.
• Performs related duties, as required.

Job Qualification

• High school diploma or GED, required.
• Knowledge of nutritional abbreviations, required.
• Experience in food service / nutrition preferred.
• Detail orientated, strong interpersonal relationship skills and strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and / or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

When determining a team member's base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Performs patient care under the physician’s / nurse’s direct supervision. Duties include, but are not limited to; preparing patient for physician, administering, obtaining and recording diagnostic laboratory test results.

Assists in coordinating organization of care to meet patient needs including, preparing, organizing and filing reports into the medical record.

Job Responsibility

• Collaborates with members of the health care team in coordinating and implementing plans for patient care; may record reason for visit and related patient information for practitioner review.
• Performs vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures which may include, but are not limited to, head circumference, audiometry, and vision testing;

documents findings in the medical record.

Collects and assists providers in collection of specimens, as required, using appropriate protocols such as infection control;

completes requisitions, labels and routes specimens according to standard procedure.

• Performs and documents daily controls and calibration of laboratory equipment when needed; informs the supervisor of when inaccurate controls are noted.
• Performs electrocardiograms and phlebotomy in accordance with provider orders; adheres to infection control standards including, but not limited to, hand hygiene, use of PPE, isolation of patient with known infectious disease, and equipment disinfection / sterilization.
• Assists physicians and nurses with special procedures and examinations including, but not limited to lumbar puncture, pelvic exam, etc.

following appropriate protocols such as infection control, universal protocol, and patient identification; secures supplies, ensures patient is properly undressed and draped, provides instruments to physicians, holds patient, as required and assists patient after procedure / examination.

checks and completes required logs and equipment including refrigerator logs, eyewash logs, sample medications, AED, suction and other required checks.

• May participate in pre-visit chart preparation by ensuring required lab results and documentation are available in the medical record for practitioner review (for practices using paper medical records).
• Performs variety of other clerical functions such as filing of paper medical records, processing insurance forms, preparing financial records, photocopying, answering phones, and assuring efficient flow of patients through the suite, etc.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of a six (6) month to one (1) year course in Medical Assisting at an accredited school, required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.
• Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and / or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

When determining a team member's base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).