Nursing Jobs in Steubenville, OH

Medical Assistant - Endocrinology - McMurray - Full Time

Company Allegheny Health Network Job Description Job Description $1,000 Sign-On Bonus Sign-On bonus is for External Hires only Recipient must stay with AHN for a minimum of 1 year Re-Hires may not have worked for AHN within the previous 12 months to qualify General Overview Under the direction of the provider and as a member of the health care team, assists in coordinating the examination, treatment and health care planning for patients. Assists with other office functions to support patient care and office operations. Follows all established protocols, policies, procedures and standardized workflows. Essential Responsibilities Using the team based approach, assists in the coordination of patient care under supervision of the health care provider. Prepares and rooms patients within the clinical practice setting according to standardized work flows. Accurately obtains patient vital signs, documents patient information, patient history, tobacco, and medication screening. May assist in the administration of depression screening tools. Completes annual wellness visit screenings. Reviews, updates and screens medication list in the EHR. Reviews social history with patient and updates record. If applicable, pends/''cues up'' orders for required age appropriate screenings, patient prescriptions, refills, or other orders based on AHN approved protocols. Performs back office testing following approved AHN protocols and policies. Assists providers with examination and procedures. May serve as a scribe with additional training. Provides follow up with patients at designated intervals via patient's preferred method (telephone, electronic, written) in accordance with provider instructions. Notifies patients of test results under the direction of provider in a timely manner. Prepares exam room for patient visit. Ensures adequate inventory of medical supplies. Ensures all patient treatment areas are at all times stocked with the appropriate supplies using established inventory standards. Cleans and sterilizes instruments per established AHN approved policy and manufacturer's guidelines. Accurately performs lab controls and equipment checks as assigned. Administers and accurately documents medications in accordance with policy and safe practice. Documents accurately in the electronic health record (EHR) according to established standards and work flows. Accurately performs clerical office functions and other duties as assigned. May require floating/travel between physician office locations. Qualifications Minimum High School / GED Completion of a Medical Assistant Program OR 1 year of Medical Assistant OR 1 year in a direct patient care role, including vital signs. Candidate experience must align with expected clinical duties (i.e., injections, phlebotomy, EKGs) CPR – American Heart Association Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Certification Requirements Employees who have graduated from a medical assistant program within five years OR proof of one year of work experience as a medical assistant in the last three years must complete certification training and/or attempt testing within 30 days of hire and must obtain certification within 120 days of hire. Accepted Medical Assistant Certification (NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA) Employees who have not met the above certification criteria may have the opportunity to sit for a company proctored certification exam when qualified. Preferred Associate's Degree Disclaimer The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. 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RN

Part-time

2 months ago

Quality Nurse Specialist

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Wheeling, WV

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. Primary responsibility is to assist in the improvement of clinical effectiveness and continual readiness for Joint Commission surveys. Oversees performance improvement activities, regulatory compliance, and other initiatives that lead to effective clinical resource utilization and improvements in quality. Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork to promote excellence in patient centered care. Promotes patient education of common disease states and management. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). EXPERIENCE: 1. Seven (7) years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting with responsibilities reflecting direct management of patient care including planning, coordination, and delivery of services. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Advanced degree (MSN, MPH, MPA) CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Assists in the development and implementation of quality activities and monitors quality indicators for assessment of quality across the continuum of care (ambulatory and inpatient). 2. Develops and implements mechanisms for ongoing data collection, analysis, and reporting of quality indicators. Initiates mechanisms to ensure timely and accurate reporting of data. 3. Monitors appropriate criteria and reports the data for specific procedures and services. 4. Develops performance improvement initiatives throughout the institution and supports the impetus for sustained performance improvement. 5. Works collaboratively with the Decision Support personnel and staff for variance tracking. 6. Works in collaboration with the interdisciplinary health care team to support resource utilization and quality improvement. Utilizes information systems to collect and analyze data. 7. Collects, analyzes, and presents data via internal software systems, external comparative databases and through manual review. Collects data through survey audits of departments, chart review, and staff interviews. 8. Prepares the institution (ambulatory and inpatient) to successfully meet Joint Commission standards and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service (CMS) conditions of participation. 9. Analyzes data for trends and for medical staff and institutional compliance with Joint Commission standards and CMS conditions of participation. 10. Develops and submits reports for appropriate individuals and committees within the organization. Interacts with faculty and staff to present quality initiative updates, reports, and education. 11. Assists in the development of appropriate policies, processes, and activities to support continuous readiness for Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Ensures timely and accurate monitoring of patients’ care of compliance with Joint Commission Core Measures and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Scope of Work initiatives. 12. Assists in the implementation of evidence-based indicators associated with Joint Commission Core Measures and Centers for Medicare Services Scope of Work initiatives and monitors these indicators for compliance. 13. Develops and implements mechanisms for ongoing monitoring and analysis of evidence-based indicators. 14. Monitors appropriateness criteria and alerts services of patient-centered opportunities. 15. Documents evidence of compliance or exclusion criteria for the evidence-based indicators in the medical record. Develops performance improvement initiatives throughout the institution related to evidence-based indicators and supports the impetus for sustained performance improvement. 16. Analyzes data for trends and for medical staff and institutional compliance with Joint Commission Core Measures and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Scope of Work initiatives. 17. Interacts with faculty and staff to attain high levels of compliance with Joint Commission Core measures and CMS Scope of Work initiatives. 18. Assists in the development of appropriate policies, processes, and activities to support compliance with Joint Commission Core Measures and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Scope of Work initiatives. 19. In conjunction with Insurance Services, participates in payor-based quality improvement initiatives (QualityBLUE, Ambulatory QualityBLUE). Presents findings, initiatives, and recommendations to payors. 20. In conjunction with CMS, QualityBLUE, Get-with-the-Guidelines and other best practices and initiatives, provide and participate in patient education and disease management. 21. Interact and educate patients on disease states, medical management and possible adverse events (Congestive Heart Failure, Anticoagulation, etc.) 22. Collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, and other health care providers to ensure comprehensive, coordinated patient and family education. Promotes excellence in practice related to disease state management education by role-modeling advances skills and providing instruction and expertise in dealing with complex problems. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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. 1. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping are necessary body movements utilized in performing duties through the work shift. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 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. 1. Office and hospital setting SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Demonstrates computer literacy. 2. Demonstrates assertiveness and effective interpersonal communication. 3. Utilizes community and system resources. 4. Must be flexible. 5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 6. Must be able to negotiate. 7. Must be competent in analysis and research methods. Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. Cost Center: 405 WH Quality Management Address: 1 Medical Park Drive Wheeling West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.