Health Services Specialist IFull-Time | 40 hours/week Reno Health Center, Reno NVGeneral Duties:
Provides direct service in all the health center specific areas including, sexual and reproductive health, abortion, as appropriate to scope of services and health centers
Provides patients with accurate information regarding Planned Parenthood services, including questions pertaining to contraception, options, and funding sources;
Contributes to achieving health center productivity goals;
Screens financial, medical and social history with correct documentation of pertinent information
Demonstrates PPMM customer service standards;
Solicits donations from patients per PPMM guidelines.
Demonstrate PPMM workplace values and service standards.
Follows all patient care standards
Front Office Check-in & Check-out:
Communicates professionally and accurately about services, payment and appointment scheduling.
Provides paperwork to patients and secures payment and insurance information as needed for billing purposes.
Enters accurate patient information into Electronic Practice Management System (EPM)
Makes Health Center appointments, provides information and appropriate referrals
Contacts insurance companies to obtain benefit information and authorization for services
Ensures accuracy of charges and posts charges to EPM for all pay types following established practices and procedures.
Runs end-of-day reports as directed by Center Manager.
Responsible for ensuring all charges are entered same day and all charges must be completed by close of business day.
Contacts appropriate Health Center staff and billing department personnel as necessary to obtain information needed to complete billing and to resolve errors.
Notifies supervisor of discrepancies or unusual occurrences in daily billing or computer software/hardware.
Responsible for scanning all documents in patients chart at date of service
Responsible for completing all billing tasks and corrections within 72 hours of receipt
Responsible for following all PPMM financial policies and procedures
Prepares charts for next day appointments; completes confirmation calls and chart prep as needed.
Back Office Lab & Direct Care: Check-in & Check-out
Performs moderately complex lab testing including: Pregnancy tests, STI/HIV testing from blood and urine collection and phlebotomy/ and venipuncture.
Prepares daily patient lab samples for transfer to appropriate lab(s) including maintaining lab logs and running lab report for daily reconciliation.
Completes lab controls as needed.
Checks refrigerator temperatures.
Cleans instruments, exam rooms, lab area, and autoclave as assigned.
Prepares patients for exams and assists in exam room when needed;
Provides pregnancy testing, information and referral, schedules PT clients for follow up family planning or other appropriate services;
Performs lab work and venipuncture;
Prepares examination room with appropriate supplies for examination and cleans room;
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Able to communicate sensitive information across a range of diverse backgrounds (both verbal and written)
General knowledge of Windows based computer applications and willingness to learn new computer skills
Ability to work in a busy environment, handling multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising accuracy, attention to detail and respect to patients and staff
Bargaining Unit: Outpatient Clinics - EA Rate of Pay: $30.08/hour + DOE (Base pay of $28.65 includes 5% temporary rate) Summary Assists the physician or mid-level practitioner in the examination and treatment of patients performing technical services within the scope of practice of the medical assistant. Medical Assistants perform duties that support patient care and clinic operations. Assignments are based on clinic needs and are consistent with the employee’s classification, training, and applicable collective bargaining agreement. Medical Assistants are typically assigned to a primary department and may be assigned to support other departments as needed to ensure efficient clinic operations. Some Medical Assistants are hired into designated float roles to provide coverage across multiple departments. The home-department will be identified at the time of hire or transfer. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Interviews patients, obtains vital signs, documenting this information in the patient record. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients and for special procedures. Drapes patients as needed and positions instruments and equipment. Hands instruments and materials to practitioners as directed. Follows the policy for cleaning and/or processing instruments for sterilization and demonstrates proper sterile technique. Safely operates medical equipment as directed by the supervising physician/designee. Obtains test results as requested by the medical provider. Administers intramuscular, subcutaneous and intradermal injections, verifying correct medication and dosage with the licensed clinical staff. Routine Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived laboratory testing, as directed by the supervising physician/designee. Performs ear lavage for ear wax removal. Reinforces patient education materials/instructions under specific written authorization of the medical provider. Completes all tasks daily as assigned. Has ability to accurately maintain Electronic Medical Records (EMR). Obtains prior authorization for medications. Enters data into the computer as needed to maintain office and patient records. Maintains par levels of medical supplies and medications. Keeps rooms well-stocked and organized per practitioner preferences. Reports deficiencies to Clinic Supervisor or Lead for ordering. Ensures all outdated supplies, materials and medications are discarded and replaced per policy. Cleans patient care equipment per policy following each patient use. Reports safety concerns to Clinic Supervisor. Maintains cleanliness of patient exam rooms. Schedules appointments, takes patient payments and assists with phones, filing and other reception-related tasks when time permits. Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior. Complies with System policies and procedures. Other duties as may be assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities. Education and Experience No educational requirement Licenses/ Certifications Required: For employees working in Nevada – current Nevada Laboratory Assistant license obtained within ninety-(90) days of employment within job classification. Employee will be enrolled in the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Basic Life Support (BLS) Entry or Prep Curriculum (depending on their previous BLS certification) which must be completed within three (3) months of hire. Other Experience/Qualifications Required: A willingness to be trained on-the-job in duties not previously learned is essential. Experience as medical assistant in a medical office, working in a clinical setting with patients and handling charts. Knowledge of medical terminology, as well as familiarity with medical documents and medical chart components. Preferred: Bilingual Spanish.
*** This position will rotate clinics in Incline Village, South Lake Tahoe and Stateline *** Summary of Position: The Medical Assistant (MA) works with all members of the care team by performing a variety of clinical and administrative patient-related duties as established in the roles and responsibilities defined below. The MA works to fulfill a variety of patient needs and ensures smooth patient flow within the department. The MA provides comfortable, safe, professional care for clinic patients, and provides all assistance required to successfully schedule and complete patient appointments. The MA demonstrates the ability to meet the needs and provide services to all age-groups from infancy to geriatrics and is competent in providing services to a culturally diverse population. Qualifications Education: ● High school diploma or GED preferred. ● College level coursework in the delivery of care in a medical clinic preferred. ● Medical Assistant certification as recognized by The Medical Board of California or a nationally recognized certification agency. ● OR completion of a Medical Assistant program including a clinical externship ● OR one year of recent Medical Assistant experience. ● Ability to obtain certification as recognized by the Medical Board of California or a nationally recognized certification agency within 18 months of hire. Minimum Experience: ● One to three years’ recent experience as a Medical Assistant preferred ● Float MA positions require at least two years of recent MA experience ● Ambulatory care/physician office experience preferred. ● Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice experience preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: ● Proficiency in clinical skills and office procedures. ● Computer and keyboard experience, including charting in electronic medical records. ● Excellent communication and customer service skills, flexible, and strong sense of teamwork. ● Ability to effectively communicate in English, in compliance with patient safety standards. Bilingual abilities preferred. ● Working knowledge of quality improvement measures and the Patient-Centered Medical Home. Certifications/Licensure: ● Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, or ability to obtain prior to start date. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ● While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, and talk or hear. ● The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. ● The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch for extended periods of time. ● Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, adequate near and distant vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. ● Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients. ● The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ● Routine Hospital/Healthcare & Office/Administrative conditions. ● Contact with patients and guests under a wide variety of circumstances. ● Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases. ● Exposure to infections and contagious disease. ● Exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and waste. ● Subject to hazards of flammable and explosive gases. ● Subject to varying and unpredictable situations, including the handling of urgent, emergent or crisis situations. ● Subject to pressure due to irregular hours, (Urgent Care: weekend hours, holiday hours) frequent interruptions and stressful situations due to multiple demands. ● Occasional travel to various health system locations. Essential Functions 1. Provides consistently exceptional care at all times. 2. Support the quality programs and processes of the Barton Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) or Patient Centered Specialty Practice teams 3. Assists the care team by collecting patient care data and reports findings to licensed staff. Escorts patients to exam rooms, takes weight and vital signs and obtains chief complaint/ reason for visit. Obtains social, family, personal and surgical history, reviews current medications with dosage, documents pharmacy preference, allergies and adverse drug reactions, conducts all appropriate health screenings and documents fall risk, performs point of care testing. 4. Assists licensed staff with minor diagnostic procedures and treatments, including sterilizing and setting up instruments, preparing examination rooms and instruments, assisting provider with procedure and stocking supplies. 5. At the direction of licensed staff, provides understandable explanations, and educates patients and families regarding treatments and interventions. 6. Schedules patients for testing procedures. Obtains tests results and ensures that lab reports, x-rays, outside progress notes/medical records, and other information is in the medical record prior to the appointment. 7. Labels and maintains proper storage for specimens and tests. 8. Processes requests for prescription medication refills according to protocol. 9. Administers medications within scope of practice and training. 10. Cleans and disinfects room counters, exam tables and instruments after each use. 11. Recognizes signs and symptoms of acute medical or physiological conditions and immediately reports such circumstances to a registered nurse, mid-level provider or physician. 12. Documents all aspects of patient care in the electronic medical record system. Assists with charge capture entry as needed. 13. Cross trains to cover other departments and flexibility to cover as needed. 14. Actively participates in team huddles and care team meetings. 15. Responds to the needs of the department by performing other duties, as necessary.