Pain Control Associate-Pain Center-FT (days/varied)
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Description: Catholic Health Initiatives is currently seeking to employ Pain Control Associate-Pain Center-FT (days/varied) right now, this job will be dwelled in Iowa. Further informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. GENERAL SUMMARY
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Supportive of the goals, objectives, and proper functions of the Mercy Pain Control Center.
Performs secretarial and reception duties, schedules patient treatments, coordinates communication between office staff, hospital and clinic’s staff, patients and visitors and others in contact with the center.
Contributes to maintenance of patient billing, computer database systems, unit patient statistics, filing systems, and general record keeping.
Responsible to assist nursing staff to obtain/prepare patient records in a timely, efficient manner.
Responsible for insurance and referral knowledge, and completes tasks related to obtaining patient referrals as directed by nursing staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Practices effective communication skills in answering phone, utilizing paging systems and acting as receptionist.
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Must possess strong organizational skills, with ability to prioritize work on an ongoing basis.
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Ability to project a calm, caring and professi! onal image during stressful situations.
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A! bility to work as a liaison between the hospital department and the Medical Center Anesthesiologist office, referring physician offices, and other hospital departments.
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Must act as a liaison between the center staff, physicians, hospital personnel and patients.
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Works with office coordinator to greet patients and families, staff, visitors, and others as they enter department in a timely and courteous manner.
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Receives and directs incoming telephone calls and uses pain unit knowledge to answer questions or refer calls to appropriate staff member in a prompt/timely manner.
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Creates and maintains a positive and professional environment that promotes cooperation.
Develops and maintains working relationships with colleagues, supervisor, patients, families and visitors.
Maintains and conveys a positive hospital and department image to enhance public relations.
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M! ust organize and prioritize workload in spite of conflicting demands and deadlines.
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Works independently, demonstrating self-direction and self-motivation.
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Coordinates patient treatment schedule within the unit.
Coordinates with appropriate hospital departments, physician offices, and unit staff to ensure appropriate patient flow in the unit.
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Ensure that day-to-day operations run smoothly through excellent interpersonal communications.
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Contributes to maintenance of department database and related reports.
Prepares patient charts, medical records, and monthly patient treatment statistics from data entered accurately into the Access Database.
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Contributes to maintenance of department filing systems.
Coordinates appropriate files and record keeping.
Composes and types various memos, meeting minutes, and other typing as assigned.
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Assists with billing responsibilities for the unit.
! Verifies patient insurance coverage and obtains appropriate referrals when indicated.
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Operates basic office equipment and machines.
Responsible for troubleshooting all equipment malfunctions and calling appropriate personnel for maintenance when needed.
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Communicates changes/information regarding patient’s physical/mental condition to RN.
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Complies with OSHA, JCAHO and other regulatory agency recommendations and guidelines.
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Able to demonstrate proper use of computer terminals, printer, addressograph, communication systems equipment, fax machine, lab printer, pneumatic tube system and special equipment found in assigned area.
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Maintains patient care supplies.
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Attends mandatory meetings.
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Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.
Utilizes hospital information system to process orders.
! Qualifications
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
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High school diploma or GED required.
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Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, express ideas clearly and follow appropriate channels of communication.
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Previous secretarial/receptionist experience required; medical receptionist experience preferred.
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Medical terminology preferred.
Insurance and pre-certification/referral knowledge preferred
Additional Responsibilities
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Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
Reverence
: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold i! n trust all that has been given to us.
Integrity
: Mo! ral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
Compassion
: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
Excellence
: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Job
Administrative and Clerical
Primary Location
IA-Des Moine! s-Mercy Medical Center
Shift
days, varied
Scheduled Hours per 2-week Pay Period
80
Weekends Required
None
Status
Full Time
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If you were eligible to this job, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Catholic Health Initiatives.
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This job will be opened on: Sat, 22 Jun 2013 17:31:10 GMT
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