3 jobs found in Shawnee

The Medical Assistant is responsible for ensuring efficient flow of patients through the health care setting by facilitating examination and treatment of patients in a culturally sensitive manner with exceptional customer service; contributes to patient care by preparing patient for visit, performing limited procedures, scheduling diagnostic test or consults, maintaining patient records, organizing clinic/exam rooms, maintaining supply/equipment inventory, and/or assisting physicians, other medical staff, nurses, other interdisciplinary team members and support staff. Responsibilities Accurately schedules tests; obtains films and reports; and prepares laboratory specimens according to policy. Assists physicians and/or nurses with special procedures and examinations as defined on competency checklist. Collaborates with members of the health care team in coordinating and implementing plans for patient care; may record elements of the patient history for clinical staff review. Electronically submits, calls and/or faxes in prescriptions and refills to outpatient pharmacies Ensures data collected for completed procedures is recorded on appropriate forms and in medical records Maintains medical records; ensures all required documentation is available in the medical record; distributes reports and correspondence; files, photocopies and processes forms related to medical charts. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks assigned areas and ensures par levels of supplies are maintained; checks and completes required logs and equipment such as refrigerator logs, eyewash logs, emergency/crash carts, suction and other required checks. Performs clerical duties such as greeting patients; registration; scheduling; pre-certification of tests, procedures and medications; processing insurance forms; preparing financial records; answering phones; and entering ambulatory care charges. Performs simple procedures as directed by the nurse or physician and as defined on the competency checklist. Performs vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures and documents in medical record *Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. *Note: These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Qualifications Required: High School Diploma/GED Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or At least 3 years of a combination of Medical Assistant, Health Care Associate or clinic office job-related job experience. BLS Certification Basic typing and word processing

The Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator in our Vascular Surgery Clinic is a licensed registered professional nurse who is a clinical expert who provides ethical, evidence-based, safe and compassionate nursing care. The Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator focuses on patient safety and the quality of nursing care by identifying and clarifying patient needs, performing clinic related patient care, conducting health education, promoting patient advocacy, coordinating healthcare services, and evaluating patient outcomes. The RN Care Coordinator will provide support to their assigned physicians by communicating with the patient/family/caregiver and relaying the information to the physician. They will provide support and nursing care services during the physician’s clinic sessions and ensuring the patient/family/caregiver understands the plan of care. They will verify all orders placed during the clinic session have been completed and the physician has been notified of the results. Responsibilities Responsible for management of patient flow, triage, and direct patient care. Liaison of communication between front desk staff, nursing staff, physicians, and clinic manager Manage the care of the patient population by developing expected patient outcomes, defining appropriate resource utilization, and working with the provider to set patient goals. Provide nursing support/coordination to the practice to optimize patient outcomes and to improve patient’s quality of life through clinical and educational programs and/or support services. Support patient self-management of disease. Coordinate continuity of patient care with patients and families following hospital admission, discharge, and ER visits. Manage high risk patient care, including management of patients with multiple co-morbidities or high risk for readmission to a hospital setting, including a registry. Develop relationships with patients and competently uses assessment skills to identify physical, psychosocial, financial, and environmental health care needs of the patient. Educate the patient and appropriate ancillary personnel about the health care needs, safety issues and benefits which include patient education. Utilize available electronic tools, such as EMR, to efficiently document assessments, clinical finds, plans of treatment and progress toward goals. Observes, records and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians. Educates patient/family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness. Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Records tests and examination results and then follows up with patient. Posts tests and examination results. Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Maintains patient confidentiality. In providing patient care, document using EMR to maintain and/or develop patient records in compliance with practice standards Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. Note: These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Qualifications Required : High School Diploma or GED Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Employees in this title on July 1, 2018 are required to have a BSN within 5 years) BLS Certification Registered Nurse in State of Kansas and/or Missouri (depending on work location) required 2 years of RN experience Basic typing and word processing ability Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills Preferred : Previous medical office experience

The ambulatory clinic professional registered nurse at our KU MedWest clinic has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care using the nursing process. The Registered Nurse (RN) accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to who care is delegated to achieve quality patient care outcomes. The RN also must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. Responsibilities Provides direct patient care within the ambulatory setting, based on the nursing process and within role/scope of practice. Preforms preliminary assessment of patients through observation and chart review to facilitate appropriate follow-up with the healthcare team. Evaluates unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention. Implements appropriate clinical decisions and demonstrates appropriate use of expert peers and/or management as applicable. Accepts accountability and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by healthcare providers to who care delegated. Demonstrates the appropriate use of standards, effective use of resources and evaluation of patient response in the delivery of patient care. Identifies teach/learning needs of patient. Responsible for educational instruction to patients and families with health care needs. Evaluates effectiveness of patient and family teaching and makes documentation in patient’s charts. Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls. Completes necessary forms (i.e. FMLA, DME, Home Health orders and obtains physicians signatures as appropriate *Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. *Note: These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Qualifications Required: High School Diploma or GED BLS Certification Registered nurse in the state (Kansas and/or Missouri) dependent upon work location required Read, write and speak English Ability to understand and speak English Basic typing and word processing ability required Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills Preferred: BSN