Exercise Specialist - Ortho Surgery

MyMichigan Health•Sault Ste. Marie, MI

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision of the provider, the Exercise Specialist is responsible for patient assessment and care, and maintaining appropriate documentation. This position requires basic knowledge of specialty and/or primary care and the ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients. The role involves coordinating care to ensure high-quality, compassionate patient care, overseeing patients at office locations, and acting as a liaison with other organizations and departments. This position may be required to order medical, pharmacy, and office supplies. The Exercise Specialist must ensure compliance with all MyMichigan Health policies and procedures, and follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations, and all appropriate regulatory agencies. They will coordinate with and train new employees, students, and float staff as required. The clinical person will provide patient education, assist with specialty care modalities, symptom management, be available for emergencies, monitor compliance and the effects of care management with high-risk patients, educate on prescriptions, and teach the patient and family the reasons for the medication and side effects. They will also coordinate and ensure continuity of care with other providers. Additionally, general office duties such as keyboarding, filing, telephone, computer, and office equipment use may be performed as needed. The expectations outlined in this job description may vary slightly depending on the practice in which you are assigned. Your immediate supervisor will be able to clarify your responsibilities for you.

Requirements

Must have a bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science or related field and/or equivalent experience.
Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support
Equivalent Experience: Within 3 months of hire or transfer.
Qualification Source: AHA
Credential: FINGERPRIN: Fingerprinting
Excellent interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must be done annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.
Knowledge of medical office policies, practices and procedures as normally acquired through three to five years working in the health care system or similar setting.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a physician clinic setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Triages all calls, schedules daily urgent/emergent add-ons, receives and relays test results.
Supports, directs, and refers patients for consults and/or testing and insurance pre-certification and documentation.
Greets patients and/or family, performs routine pre-examination procedures including vital signs, assessing and recording objective and subjective data concerning presenting condition.
Updates and maintains an accurate patient record by performing but not limited to, orders reconciliation, secure messaging (if available) and other tasks as assigned.
Performs medication reconciliation, enters allergy reaction type, processes refills within the scope of their certification.
Assists provider with examinations and procedures.
Prepares and cleans the patient area, sets up equipment, cleans and facilitates room set up after a procedure.
Disposes of contaminated supplies and sterilizes medical instruments.
Provides complete patient assessment as indicated within the scope of the practice.
Performs patient care measures including injections, minor dressing changes, and obtaining blood specimens.
In some practices may be required to demonstrate competency to assist with procedures such as, but not limited to electrocardiogram (EKG), Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABI), and Non-stress Test (NST).
Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and co-workers.
If applicable, maybe required to travel to satellite clinics.
Understands necessary computer functions in the office setting: MAPS, MCIR Practice Management, Electronic Medical Records, LIS, Emageon, dictation systems, and any other necessary programs to assist providers and staff.
Demonstrates critical thinking for patient management.
Maintains a high level of confidentiality and ensures patients rights in accordance with proper procedures and in compliance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).
May be asked to perform clerical duties filing out insurance forms, correspondence, arranging hospital admission, answering the telephone, updating/filing patients medical records.
Orders supplies and medications.
Maintains a system for accurately documenting and coding, in the medical record as appropriate and per policy.
Participate in annual review for quality and completeness as necessary.
Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures as evidenced by observation, documentation and peer feedback.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.