Multiskilled Technician

LifePoint Health • Meyersdale, PA

9d

About The Position

Your experience matters Conemaugh is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medical Office Assistant joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. How you'll contribute A Multiskilled Tech who excels in this role: Provides direct patient care in a personalized, efficient manner with respect for spiritual and cultural differences. Provides patient care to infants through geriatric patients under the supervision of Physician, CRNP, and Physician Assistant. Escorts patients to exam rooms, prepares patient for exam. Obtains vital signs prior to the patient being seen by the physician. Performs EKGs as directed by the physician, CRNP, or Physician Assistant. Assists Physician, CRNP, and Physician Assistant with exam and procedures as requested. Assists in patient care, pre and post procedure clinic visits. Determines nursing care needs of the patient. Answers all incoming phone calls in a courteous manner, taking accurate messages and routing them accordingly and in a timely fashion. Triaging patient telephone inquiries. Develops implements and updates nursing care plans under the direction of the physician, CRNP, or physician assistant. Handles patient telephone inquiries. Telephones prescription order to pharmacy, as needed. Performs specials tests i.e. audiometry, eye tests, and EKG's. Performs on-site laboratory testing. Transcribes lab and other medical data to charts and updates flow sheets. Attends assigned and/or scheduled in-service education meeting and staff meetings. Promotes and environment that is conducive to employee and patient safety. Must be flexible with workload, schedule and location to meet department volume and demands. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information in accordance with departmental policies and procedures Coordinates with Home Health and other outside agencies to meet patient needs. Coordinates and orients new nursing personnel with regards to office set-up, requirements, associated activities and procedures. Coordinates special activities with the hospital, i.e. direct admissions from the office or any other unique requirements. Requests medical records from other facilities as needed. Inventory and order medical supplies as needed. Responsible for nursing competencies. Obtains prior authorizations for medicines as needed. Faxes out reports, received incoming faxes and distributes accordingly. Obtains BLS certification through American Heart Association. All other responsibilities as assigned in accordance with qualifications.

Requirements

• Education Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience Required: 2 Years of experience in a medical facility setting.
• Be proficient with medical terminology.
• Obtains BLS certification through American Heart Association.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• CPR or acquired within 2 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: Graduate of a medical Office Assistant Program, a Medical Secretarial program with a clinical elective, a CNA program or appropriate on the job training in a medical office setting or 3 years' experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Preferred: 2 Years of experience in a clinical setting.
• Preferred: Medical Office Assistant Certification
• Skills and Abilities-must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to be courteous and cooperative in dealing with patients and visitors from neonates to geriatrics.
• Ability to follow hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Good computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in a personalized, efficient manner with respect for spiritual and cultural differences.
• Provides patient care to infants through geriatric patients under the supervision of Physician, CRNP, and Physician Assistant.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms, prepares patient for exam.
• Obtains vital signs prior to the patient being seen by the physician.
• Performs EKGs as directed by the physician, CRNP, or Physician Assistant.
• Assists Physician, CRNP, and Physician Assistant with exam and procedures as requested.
• Assists in patient care, pre and post procedure clinic visits.
• Determines nursing care needs of the patient.
• Answers all incoming phone calls in a courteous manner, taking accurate messages and routing them accordingly and in a timely fashion.
• Triaging patient telephone inquiries.
• Develops implements and updates nursing care plans under the direction of the physician, CRNP, or physician assistant.
• Handles patient telephone inquiries.
• Telephones prescription order to pharmacy, as needed.
• Performs specials tests i.e. audiometry, eye tests, and EKG's.
• Performs on-site laboratory testing.
• Transcribes lab and other medical data to charts and updates flow sheets.
• Attends assigned and/or scheduled in-service education meeting and staff meetings.
• Promotes and environment that is conducive to employee and patient safety.
• Must be flexible with workload, schedule and location to meet department volume and demands.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
• Coordinates with Home Health and other outside agencies to meet patient needs.
• Coordinates and orients new nursing personnel with regards to office set-up, requirements, associated activities and procedures.
• Coordinates special activities with the hospital, i.e. direct admissions from the office or any other unique requirements.
• Requests medical records from other facilities as needed.
• Inventory and order medical supplies as needed.
• Responsible for nursing competencies.
• Obtains prior authorizations for medicines as needed.
• Faxes out reports, received incoming faxes and distributes accordingly.
• Obtains BLS certification through American Heart Association.
• All other responsibilities as assigned in accordance with qualifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees