Memorial Health System Ohio

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Registered Nurse is responsible for rendering professional nursing care and directs and guides patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times. Job Functions: Participates in bedside shift report/handoff. Performs hourly rounding. Obtains required patient assessments and reassessments per nursing policy. Develops a plan of care and teaching plan based on assessed needs of patient and family. Revises as needed per hospital policy. Coordinates timely, adequate teaching to patient/family/significant other in preparation for discharge and documents appropriately. Implements and monitors nursing interventions. Consistently documents assessments, interventions, and outcomes in Meditech within required timeframe. Participates in interdisciplinary rounding and collaborates with team members to identify patient...

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Host/Hostess is responsible continuous quality improvement, participates as a member of the Patient Services Team with primary responsibility for preparing food carts and delivering meals to patients. Continually develops knowledge and skills related to patient food service/nutrition. Participates in the continual improvement of the patient services work processes. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times. Job Functions: Uses safe food handling techniques. Works safely and uses equipment properly. Collects food preferences, intolerances, and habits. Assembles meal trays. Offers entree and beverage choices. Communicates via cell phone and coordinates with partner and kitchen staff to facilitate meeting the food service needs of all patients. Collects trays from patient rooms. Records I/O's as appropriate. Prepares, labels, and delivers nourishments....

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Denials Management Coordinator is responsible for reviewing all denials to determine patterns in errors, payors, and internal processes to improve our denial rate. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times. Job Functions: Analyzes all denials for patterns. Works with front line staff and educate on proper processes. Ability to verbalize to insurance carriers and write appeal details to support additional payment on denied claims. Accurately and consistently documents the results of all denial reviews in the hospital information system. Prepares reports as required by management regarding audit results, process improvement recommendations and systemic payment errors. Makes monthly observations and recommendations to prevent future denials. Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary. Minimum Education/Experience Required: High...

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for providing clinical and clerical support to primary care, surgical and specialty physician practices. The Certified Medical Assistant is able to demonstrate the knowledge, ability, and skills necessary to safely administer medications in the ambulatory care setting. Along with the providers and other clinical staff, this position also ensures the delivery of quality health care services to the ambulatory patient. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times. Job Functions: Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to contribute to a medical plan of care and assists with procedures as necessary for the care of the patient through knowledge of clinic policies and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of commonly prescribed medications, including administration technique, action, dosage, and side effects. Reconciles...

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Behavioral Health Interventionist focuses on behavioral stabilization and behavioral intervention and will serve as a key member of the integrated primary care practice team, playing a critical role in serving the behavioral health needs of our patients and maintaining a safe and supportive environment within a clinical setting. The Behavioral Health Interventionist will collaborate with the Crisis interventionalist, Clinical staff, and Director of Behavioral Health in providing support, intervention, and assistance to individuals with behavioral health needs. Working closely with individuals, their families, and multidisciplinary care teams to implement behavior plans, promote coping skill development, build positive relationships, while promoting safety and enhancing the overall quality of life of our patients. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times. Job Functions:...

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Patient Care Technician is responsible for processing physician orders and records appropriate information. Assists the registered nurse and licensed practical nurse in the provision of patient care; maintains communications within and between nursing units. Advises hospital departments on patient activities. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times. Job Functions: Performs hourly rounding. Performs clerical functions including maintaining chart order, answering telephones, and entering of written physician’s orders in Meditech. Coordinates patient flow and flow of information in collaboration with the charge nurse to maintain communication between departments. Assists with all aspects of patient care and non-patient care (i.e. cleanliness of unit, ordering of supplies) within their scope of practice as assigned by RN and documents in Meditech as appropriate....

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Pre/Post/PACU nurse is responsible for rendering professional nursing care and directs and guides patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times. Job Functions: Conducts individualized age-specific patient/family assessments upon admission according to defined standards. Collects and documents data related to patient’s physical, mental, developmental, emotional and social condition. Demonstrates age-specific competency in assessment of patients by the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient needs, knowledge of growth and development, and understanding of the treatment needed. Assesses patient/family need for education and uses an individualized approach in delivery style. Formulates goals and outcomes based on assessment data. Entries into medical record follow hospital policy...

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Registration Receptionist is responsible for maintaining a positive office image, communicating patient and office needs by answering the phone, scheduling appointments, daily patient charges such as copays and payments made, and maintaining files and supportive services to the overall efficient functioning of the medical practice. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times. Job Functions: Receives and directs phone calls to appropriate person and serves as the receptionist for the department by responding in a helpful way to all inquiries, answering telephone by following Hospital telephone etiquette guidelines, taking phone messages are documented accurate and complete, and screening call to determine the urgency and nature of the call and either refers calls to the appropriate staff/manager or takes a message and maintaining office records and logs as directed by...

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood samples, cleaning lab equipment, maintaining supplies and performing various clerical duties. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times. Job Functions: Obtains blood samples for analysis in all areas of the hospital on patients of all ages. Utilizes the ability to prioritize STAT, urgent, timed and routine orders ensuring that all draws are collected at the appropriate times. Maintains adequate stock of supplies including stocking carts and notifying supervisor if supplies need to be ordered. Labels tubes appropriately and accurately. Properly collects Blood Bank specimens and properly completes Blood Bank Bracelets. Demonstrates the ability to operate the hand held Mobilab PC efficiently. Troubleshoots hand held devices and printers when needed. Assists with training new phlebotomy employees and students....

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Patient Sitter is responsible for providing support to the patient care team as well as directly attending to certain, specified needs of the patient. Provides constant observation and monitoring of assigned patients to ensure safety and prevention of injury. Exhibits the Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times. Job Functions: Receives report from exiting patient care provider or RN including any patient specific behaviors to monitor. Courteously greets patients, identifies self, and explains purpose. Ensures patient’s safety. Observes and reports to the RN all patient concerns or changes in condition within their scope. Promptly calls for assistance as needed. May assist the nurse or patient care technician assigned to the patient with care. Assists patient to restroom. Walks patient in corridor upon approval of the nurse. It is the responsibility of the nurse assigned...

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Patient Care Technician is responsible for processing physician orders and records appropriate information. Assists the registered nurse and licensed practical nurse in the provision of patient care; maintains communications within and between nursing units. Advises hospital departments on patient activities. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times. Job Functions: Performs hourly rounding. Performs clerical functions including maintaining chart order, answering telephones, and entering of written physician’s orders in Meditech. Coordinates patient flow and flow of information in collaboration with the charge nurse to maintain communication between departments. Assists with all aspects of patient care and non-patient care (i.e. cleanliness of unit, ordering of supplies) within their scope of practice as assigned by RN and documents in Meditech as appropriate....

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Precertification Assistant is responsible for assisting with the review of scheduled tests and surgeries, to verifying insurance information and coverage, determine authorizations, medical necessity is obtained, or medical coverage, for proper payment of testing. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times. Job Functions: Acquires skills and maintains knowledge of system applications/websites used in precertification. Determines if test/procedure requires authorization. Reviews order for completeness. Obtains appropriate authorization, checks medical necessity for Medicare patients, reviews Commercial Insurance medical policies to ensure proper payment from Insurance is received. Contacts the provider’s office via telephone or task to place a patient’s testing on hold if authorization isn’t obtained. Notifies the providers office if a Peer to Peer option is...

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Food Service Worker is responsible for performing a variety of routine food service tasks such as patient food tray assembly and clean-up and simple food and nourishment preparation. Assists with food and beverage service at special functions. Sweeping, mopping and garbage removal. Delivery and retrieval of patient food tray carts to and from nursing units. Washes pots and pans. Serves food and operates cash register in cafeteria. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times. Job Functions: Performs all work in a safe and sanitary manner. Performs all tasks well, paying attention to details and ensuring that customer expectations are met or exceeded. Fills all floor stock orders accurately and on time, making sure someone from the receiving department is informed and has a chance to ask questions. Performs all dishwashing work in a safe, sanitary and efficient...

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Environmental Services Technician is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, infection control, and beautification of the buildings and grounds. Makes beds and performs trash and waste removal and disposal. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times. Job Functions: Cleans assigned areas according to outline. Cleans patient rooms as directed. Assists with trash management as directed. Demonstrates proper use of equipment. Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary. Minimum Education/Experience Required: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent training and/or experience required. Special Knowledge, Skills, Training: Ability to read, write and do math as generally demonstrated by a high school diploma or GED. Compensation Details: Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job...

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Pre-Admission Testing Nurse is responsible for coordinating registration for any patient requiring pre-admission testing, including coordination of pre-surgery testing of patients for outpatient surgery and same day surgery. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times. Job Functions: Accountable that patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations, provides education for patients and collaborates with other disciplines. Conducts Perioperative Phone Screening of pre-operative surgical patients and makes pre-operative calls to provide arrival time and instructions to patients going for surgery. Responsible for organizing and directing activities in accordance with nursing standards, TJC, Medicare and all other applicable federal, state and local guidelines. PAT RN may assume the following PAT responsibilities: contact, by way...

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Patient Care Technician is responsible for processing physician orders and records appropriate information. Assists the registered nurse and licensed practical nurse in the provision of patient care; maintains communications within and between nursing units. Advises hospital departments on patient activities. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times. Job Functions: Performs hourly rounding. Performs clerical functions including maintaining chart order, answering telephones, and entering of written physician’s orders in Meditech. Coordinates patient flow and flow of information in collaboration with the charge nurse to maintain communication between departments. Assists with all aspects of patient care and non-patient care (i.e. cleanliness of unit, ordering of supplies) within their scope of practice as assigned by RN and documents in Meditech as appropriate....

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for providing clinical and clerical support to primary care, surgical and specialty physician practices. The Certified Medical Assistant is able to demonstrate the knowledge, ability, and skills necessary to safely administer medications in the ambulatory care setting. Along with the providers and other clinical staff, this position also ensures the delivery of quality health care services to the ambulatory patient. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times. Job Functions: Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to contribute to a medical plan of care and assists with procedures as necessary for the care of the patient through knowledge of clinic policies and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of commonly prescribed medications, including administration technique, action, dosage, and side effects. Reconciles...

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Staff Radiographer is responsible for obtaining diagnostic radiographs. Administers contrast media related to particular diagnostic procedures. Assists licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized radiologic procedures including sterile procedures. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times. Job Functions: Performs radiographic exams utilizing scope of practice for medical imaging as defined by ARRT and ASRT and in compliance with Ohio Department of Health rules. Assures patient safety. Provides patient transportation. Assures patient documentation and patient care. Performs clerical duties. Participates in the educational process of the students of the School of Radiologic Technology. 75% attendance at department meetings. Administers contrast media related to particular diagnostic procedures. Maintains compliance in RQI. Assumes all...