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  • MINIMUM EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:RN with Bachelor's degree in nursing. Thr... Read More

    MINIMUM EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

    RN with Bachelor's degree in nursing. Three (3) years acute care (Emergency, Medical-Surgical, or Critical Care) nursing experience and three (3) years supervisory or management experience (i. e. Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Supervisor) required. Current license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas. Certification in nursing specialty or administration required.

    JOB DESCRIPTION:

    Represents Health System Leadership with on-site operational and clinical leadership on a 24 hour basis. Ensures administrative continuity to staff, patients, and families while acting as a liaison for the hospital administrator on call and the patient care services management team. Is aware of and responds to activities occurring within the entire house during assigned work hours. Works in conjunction with physicians, hospital staff, and departments to prioritize admissions to the most appropriate bed available, based upon medical necessity and admission criteria. Communicates with all departments, as appropriate, to maximize efficiency and to expedite the admission, transfer and discharge processes. Acts independently to provide crisis management, interpret policy, and make timely decisions that directly impact patient care. Serves as the administrative liaison to patients, families, UTMB employees, and external customers.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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  • Clinical Ops Administrator TDCJ  

    - Galveston
    RN with Bachelor's degree in nursing. Three (3) years acute care (Emer... Read More

    RN with Bachelor's degree in nursing. Three (3) years acute care (Emergency, Medical-Surgical, or Critical Care) nursing experience and three (3) years supervisory or management experience (i. e. Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Supervisor) required. Current license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas. Certification in nursing specialty or administration required.


    Job Description:

    Represents Health System Leadership with on-site operational and clinical leadership on a 24 hour basis. Ensures administrative continuity to staff, patients, and families while acting as a liaison for the hospital administrator on call and the patient care services management team. Is aware of and responds to activities occurring within the entire house during assigned work hours. Works in conjunction with physicians, hospital staff, and departments to prioritize admissions to the most appropriate bed available, based upon medical necessity and admission criteria. Communicates with all departments, as appropriate, to maximize efficiency and to expedite the admission, transfer and discharge processes. Acts independently to provide crisis management, interpret policy, and make timely decisions that directly impact patient care. Serves as the administrative liaison to patients, families, UTMB employees, and external customers.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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  • Job Description EDUCATION EXPERIENCE: Minimum Qualifications: Associat... Read More
    Job Description EDUCATION EXPERIENCE: Minimum Qualifications: Associate s degree and no experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience relevant to the role may be considered for this position. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS: Required: For departments reporting under Health System Ambulatory Operations, a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire. Certification must be maintained for the duration of their employment in this position. JOB SUMMARY: The Patient Services Specialist I creates a positive patient experience by consistently exceeding expectations in customer service and patient care, by coordinating clerical and medical activities of a healthcare team, patient registration activities, and facilitating access to UTMB services for new and returning patients. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: CUSTOMER SERVICE: Provides high level customer service in all interactions with internal and external customers. Provides direct, professional, and knowledgeable interactions with patients, physicians, referral sources, and the treatment team. Answers calls accurately and with exceptional customer service at all times. Ensures caller s needs are met and accurate information is obtained. Ensures calls are documented and triaged appropriately ensuring patient satisfaction and patient safety. Completes telephone encounter process if appropriate. Acts as patient advocate and liaisons with various departments to meet mutual goals. Maintains patient confidentiality regarding access to patient and other clinical information via email, computer, fax and mail. Addresses concerns of patients, provides service recovery, and escalates issues as needed. SCHEDULING: Applies the policies of the clinical entity to schedule appointments. Coordinates financial counseling for day surgery. Completes reminder calls to patients for scheduled appointments. Educates patient/responsible parties regarding billing process and any additional financial responsibilities including third party benefits information. Provides out of pocket cost estimates to patients. Counsels patients about unpaid bills. Obtains future appointments at time of service for clinic follow-up, referrals, and ancillary services. ARRIVAL: Arrives patients and prepares paperwork/chart for visit. Appropriately receipts all monies collected, tokens distributed, and deferments authorized. REGISTRATION: Verifies, ensures eligibility, and pre-registers patients by obtaining patient demographics and third-party coverage(s) at every encounter. Obtains and documents information required for third party reimbursement. Ensures compliance with Medicare and third-party coverage. Communicates with patient, referral source, UTMB physician and clinical staff regarding any obstacle to access or authorization. DISPOSITION: Fully dispositions each patient within the designated timeline. Adheres to internal controls established for department. Marginal or Periodic Functions: Performs related duties as required. Adheres to internal controls established for department. Reads all OSA Announcements and relevant communications relating to job duties. Successfully completes competency-based training and testing on an annual basis. Prioritizes and completes all work in an accurate, effective, and efficient manner. Locks office and secures files containing money or confidential information when away from workstation. Properly disposes of printed patient information, logs off computer when leaving workstation and keeps passwords confidential. Participates in team meetings/activities and supports the philosophy and goals of the team/department. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Proficient in use of PC with experience in Excel, Word, and database management packages. Analytical and ability to collect and trend data. Knowledge of patient care and patient problems. Excellent human relations and written and oral communication skills. Ability to problem-solve. WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT: Standard hospital, clinical, and/or office environments. Standard office equipment. SALARY RANGE: Actual salary commensurate with experience. WORK SCHEDULE: On-site, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, and as needed on occasion. Float required to cover all ambulatory network clinics. Must be willing to travel, including to our locations in Orange, Katy and Conroe on occasion. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Read Less
  • Nurse Clinician III (RN) - ED Clear Lake (7P-7A)  

    - Harris County
    Job Description E DUCATION EXPERIENCE: Minimum Qualifications: RN with... Read More
    Job Description E DUCATION EXPERIENCE: Minimum Qualifications: RN with two years of clinical RN experience. Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas. Current BLS required. LICENSES CERTIFICATIONS: Required: RN BLS ACLS PALS/ENPC Experienced ED nurses must have upon hire. Non-experienced ED nurses must obtain within 6 months from the date of hire. TNCC (Must obtain within 6 months from the date of hire) JOB SUMMARY: Competent Clinician. Possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Experienced, knowledgeable and skilled in specialty area. Competently functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Practice is characterized by predominantly interdependent decision-making. Practice is problem focused and patient centered in the manner care is provided. Able to manage unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty population. Serves as a resource for Nurse Clinician I or II. Can manage commonly seen contingency situations that arise on the clinical unit. Provides patient care through nursing practices based upon the American Nurses Association Standards of Professional Practice, and Professional Performance. Values specialty unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Professional Practice: Nursing Process Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients. Identifies nursing diagnoses/patient care needs. Develops and individualizes care plan and revises plan of care as needed. Executes physician s orders for all assigned patients. Administers medications and treatments and delivers culturally congruent and specialty appropriate competent nursing care in accordance with UTMB s policies, procedures, and standards in a caring and compassionate manner. Performs routine technical procedures/skills in specialty area assigned. Patient/Family Teaching Health Promotion Provides basic patient/family instruction and healthcare teaching based on identified learning needs (patient values, beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn). Identifies potential impact of family dynamics*. Utilizes evidence-based resources to provide patient/family education. Uses Teach-Back to determine effectiveness and modifies strategies as needed. Care Coordination Delegation Plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity. Maintains safety and continuity of care using methods such as bedside shift report, hand-off tools/processes, inter-disciplinary rounding, etc. Demonstrates effective time management skills. Delegates appropriately, seeking guidance when needed. Demonstrates competent use of technology in the delivery of patient care. Professional Performance: Ethics (legal/regulatory), Advocacy Culturally Congruent Cares Identifies ethical situations and seeks assistance, if necessary, to resolve. Utilizes available resources when ethical issues arise. Delivers culturally sensitive care using resources to meet the needs of patient/family. Serves as a patient advocate, seeking guidance when necessary. Communication Collaboration Supports healthy work environment by demonstrating respectful verbal and non-verbal communication with all members of the healthcare team. Seeks assistance for support with challenging communication. Recognizes colleagues when they go above and beyond in demonstrating UTMB s core values. Plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities in collaboration with inter-professional team. Leadership Recognizes informal and formal unit/hospital leaders and can educate colleagues regarding unit/hospital leadership. Recognizes unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals. Recognizes the importance of financial responsibility to promote fiscal health for the patient, unit and organization. Education, Evidence-Based Practice Research Attends/participates in unit meetings/activities and supports the philosophy and goals of the unit department and organization. Participates in shared leadership at the unit level*. Participates in unit based quality improvement activities. Attends in-services and continuing education activities. Participates in one journal club annually*. Completes the UTMB/Vizient Nurse Residency Program and completes an evidence based practice project as required*. Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning (evidence-based practice, specialty certification, advanced degree, etc.). Demonstrates ability to accept and adopt change by seeking knowledge and needed information. Demonstrates knowledge of how to access and utilize evidence-based resources to guide patient care. Quality, Resources Safety Identifies patient safety concerns and reports appropriately; addresses immediate safety concerns appropriately. Identifies unit quality metrics/outcomes data and improvement activities; actively engages in discussion, activities related to unit goals. Demonstrates self-care through practices that support personal well-being, personal safety and injury prevention. General Requirements: Completes required specialty specific Competency Based Orientation (CBO) tools by the initial performance evaluation due date for placement in employee file. Actively participates in ongoing self-evaluation of competency using Competency Based Orientation (CBO) tools and e-performance nursing appraisal. Completes the annual self-evaluation on time for competency and performance evaluation. Performs and reports point of care testing (POCT). Prioritizes and organizes work so that required assignments are completed within a specified time frame. Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures and infection control measures. Practices basic cost containment for patients and the unit. Consistently completes accurate, concise and legible documentation for all patient, unit and hospital records (including care delivery and telephone patient related interactions). Competently utilizes electronic forms of communication and documentation. Meets periodic UTMB and unit specific compliance requirements for health screening, training, attendance, safety, and CPR. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. SALARY RANGE: Salary commensurate with experience. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Read Less
  • Medical Assistant II - Angleton Ob/Gyn  

    - Brazoria County
    Job Description Minimum Qualifications: High school or equivalent. Thr... Read More
    Job Description Minimum Qualifications: High school or equivalent. Three years experience. Certified or Registered Medical Assistant with a nationally recognized accreditation organization (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA or other). CPR Certification required. Job Summary: To provide technical, supportive, age specific and developmentally appropriate patient care functions for assigned clinical area. The Medical Assistant II may function as a member of a Patient Centered Medical Home clinical team or may function in a role that includes routine administrative and clinical tasks. The Medical Assistant II has advanced Medical Assistant skills and is proficient in independently maintaining a positive patient experience by consistently exceeding expectations in customer service and patient care. Job Duties: Perform as Medical Assistant and Front desk Registration training. Able to effectively identify problems and determine solutions. Understand clinic flow to maximize clinic usage to meet patient needs. Assists with patient flow within assigned outpatient clinic setting. Responds in a timely manner to call-lights. Provides comfort measures to patient / family. Performs technical and supportive patient care skills, incorporating the patient s plan of care and following approved policy and procedure. Obtains vital signs. Appropriately documents chief complaint and reason for visit. Uses aseptic techniques and infection control measures in the performance of duties. Accurately collects excretory specimens, such as urine and feces. Obtains blood samples by venipuncture. Accurately performs tests, such as basic urine chemistry using chemical strips, guaiac, Ph, blood glucose, UPT, and hemocult. Measures and records intake and output as ordered. Prepares and assists patients undergoing treatments, examinations, and procedures. Recognizes patient care priorities, treatment plan, objectives, and potential crisis. Under direction of physician, provides other treatments and care to patients appropriate to training, as assigned. Recognizes and communicates patient needs and unusual occurrences with patients / families. The MA will refill patient medications as requested, using the guidelines for the prescribing physician/provider in their assigned area and in accordance with the policy C51, Prescription Refill Management for Ambulatory Care Services. Safely and properly administers medications as assigned. Accurately documents / communicates interventions and measurements. Communicates relevant information to appropriate health care provider. Under supervision, completes accurate, concise, and legible documentation on patient clinic record. Assist with medication reconciliation as required. Assists in the maintenance of equipment, supplies, and the environment. Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment. Checks equipment / supplies for expiration dates, electrical safety tags, intactness, and usability. Cleans equipment and returns to its proper place. Reports equipment and supplies needing replaced or repaired. Stocks rooms, carts, cabinets, etc. as assigned / requested. Respects and supports patient rights. Serves as patient / family advocate. Practices principles of patient and employee confidentiality. Utilizes available resources and seeks assistance in dealing with ethical dilemmas, as appropriate. Practices positive customer peer relations. Consistently communicates in a professional and courteous manner. Reports and seeks assistance in dealing with guest complaints / concerns. Establishes and maintains a positive rapport with patient / family and co-workers. Consistently responds to customer requests / needs in an appropriate manner. Participates in and supports continuous quality improvement activities at the clinic / departmental level, as appropriate. Demonstrates acceptable productivity and practices cost containment. Prioritizes and completes all work in an effective and efficient manner. Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and flexibility. Effectively and efficiently uses time, equipment, and supplies. Functions as an interdependent and supportive team member. Provides support and assistance, as appropriate. With direction, remains calm and purposeful and responds in an appropriate, professional manner in emergent or chaotic situations. Participates in clinic meetings / activities and supports the clinical, departmental, and organizational philosophy and goals. Accepts responsibility for own growth / development. Participates in in-services and ongoing education programs. Remains current on all in-service / education / credentials / certification requirements for position, as appropriate. Exchanges constructive feedback with peers and others. Conducts self-evaluation and participates in developmental goal setting. Patient Centered Medical Home Medical Assistant All Medical Assistant Essential Job Functions, and Contributes to the partnership among clinical practitioners, patients and families ensuring decisions respect patients wants, needs and preferences, Contributes to provide education and support to patients to enable patients to make decisions and participate in their own care, Contributes as a member of a clinical team accountable for a patient s physical and mental health care needs including prevention, wellness, acute care and chronic care, Participates in coordinated care across all elements of the broader health care system, including specialty care, hospitals, home health care and community services, Contributes to offering patients the ability to access services with shorter waiting times, after hours care, 24/7 electronic or telephone access and communication through health IT, Contributes to a care team of clinicians and staff to ensure that patients and families make informed decisions about their health. Administrative and Clinical Duty Medical Assistant All Medical Assistant Essential Job functions, and Answers patient calls with accuracy and properly document patient needs, Appointment scheduling, including financial counseling for day surgery, reminder calls, patient financial responsibility and future appointments, Arrives patients including preparation of paperwork/charts, collection and receipting of copays, tokens distributed and authorized deferments, Registration including eligibility, demographics and Medicare and third party coverage, communicates any obstacle to access or authorization to patient, referral source, UTMB Physician and clinical staff appropriately, Dispositions patient within designated timeline. Specialty/other All Medical Assistant Essential Job Functions, and Proficient in multiple specialty procedures and Successful completion of all Patient Services Specialist training including refresh training. Salary Range: Actual salary commensurate with experience. Work Schedule: On-site, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Read Less
  • Job Description E DUCATION EXPERIENCE: Minimum Qualifications: RN with... Read More
    Job Description E DUCATION EXPERIENCE: Minimum Qualifications: RN with two years of clinical RN experience. Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas. Current BLS required. LICENSES CERTIFICATIONS: Required: RN BLS ACLS PALS/ENPC Experienced ED nurses must have upon hire. Non-experienced ED nurses must obtain within 6 months from the date of hire. TNCC (Must obtain within 6 months from the date of hire) JOB SUMMARY: Competent Clinician. Possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Experienced, knowledgeable and skilled in specialty area. Competently functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Practice is characterized by predominantly interdependent decision-making. Practice is problem focused and patient centered in the manner care is provided. Able to manage unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty population. Serves as a resource for Nurse Clinician I or II. Can manage commonly seen contingency situations that arise on the clinical unit. Provides patient care through nursing practices based upon the American Nurses Association Standards of Professional Practice, and Professional Performance. Values specialty unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Professional Practice: Nursing Process Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients. Identifies nursing diagnoses/patient care needs. Develops and individualizes care plan and revises plan of care as needed. Executes physician s orders for all assigned patients. Administers medications and treatments and delivers culturally congruent and specialty appropriate competent nursing care in accordance with UTMB s policies, procedures, and standards in a caring and compassionate manner. Performs routine technical procedures/skills in specialty area assigned. Patient/Family Teaching Health Promotion Provides basic patient/family instruction and healthcare teaching based on identified learning needs (patient values, beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn). Identifies potential impact of family dynamics*. Utilizes evidence-based resources to provide patient/family education. Uses Teach-Back to determine effectiveness and modifies strategies as needed. Care Coordination Delegation Plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity. Maintains safety and continuity of care using methods such as bedside shift report, hand-off tools/processes, inter-disciplinary rounding, etc. Demonstrates effective time management skills. Delegates appropriately, seeking guidance when needed. Demonstrates competent use of technology in the delivery of patient care. Professional Performance: Ethics (legal/regulatory), Advocacy Culturally Congruent Cares Identifies ethical situations and seeks assistance, if necessary, to resolve. Utilizes available resources when ethical issues arise. Delivers culturally sensitive care using resources to meet the needs of patient/family. Serves as a patient advocate, seeking guidance when necessary. Communication Collaboration Supports healthy work environment by demonstrating respectful verbal and non-verbal communication with all members of the healthcare team. Seeks assistance for support with challenging communication. Recognizes colleagues when they go above and beyond in demonstrating UTMB s core values. Plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities in collaboration with inter-professional team. Leadership Recognizes informal and formal unit/hospital leaders and can educate colleagues regarding unit/hospital leadership. Recognizes unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals. Recognizes the importance of financial responsibility to promote fiscal health for the patient, unit and organization. Education, Evidence-Based Practice Research Attends/participates in unit meetings/activities and supports the philosophy and goals of the unit department and organization. Participates in shared leadership at the unit level*. Participates in unit based quality improvement activities. Attends in-services and continuing education activities. Participates in one journal club annually*. Completes the UTMB/Vizient Nurse Residency Program and completes an evidence based practice project as required*. Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning (evidence-based practice, specialty certification, advanced degree, etc.). Demonstrates ability to accept and adopt change by seeking knowledge and needed information. Demonstrates knowledge of how to access and utilize evidence-based resources to guide patient care. Quality, Resources Safety Identifies patient safety concerns and reports appropriately; addresses immediate safety concerns appropriately. Identifies unit quality metrics/outcomes data and improvement activities; actively engages in discussion, activities related to unit goals. Demonstrates self-care through practices that support personal well-being, personal safety and injury prevention. General Requirements: Completes required specialty specific Competency Based Orientation (CBO) tools by the initial performance evaluation due date for placement in employee file. Actively participates in ongoing self-evaluation of competency using Competency Based Orientation (CBO) tools and e-performance nursing appraisal. Completes the annual self-evaluation on time for competency and performance evaluation. Performs and reports point of care testing (POCT). Prioritizes and organizes work so that required assignments are completed within a specified time frame. Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures and infection control measures. Practices basic cost containment for patients and the unit. Consistently completes accurate, concise and legible documentation for all patient, unit and hospital records (including care delivery and telephone patient related interactions). Competently utilizes electronic forms of communication and documentation. Meets periodic UTMB and unit specific compliance requirements for health screening, training, attendance, safety, and CPR. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. SALARY RANGE: Salary commensurate with experience. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Read Less
  • Surgical Technologist - Galveston (Casual Appointment)  

    - Galveston County
    Job Description REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE Minimum Qualifications:... Read More
    Job Description REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE Minimum Qualifications: High school graduate or GED Completion of a Surgical Technologist Program LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS Required: Current certification as a Surgical Technologist or obtain the certification within 6 months of employment OR Employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009, OR Completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service Basic Life Support JOB SUMMARY The Surgical Technologist performs direct and indirect technical tasks for patients before, during, and after surgical interventions. Assists in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons and registered nurses to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that the equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Checks supplies and equipment for the surgical procedure. Scrubs in the prescribed manner and dons sterile gown and gloves. Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants. Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts, Assist in positioning, skin preparation and draping of patient. Passes instruments required during surgery to the surgeon. Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure. Assists with postoperative dressings. Assists circulator or scrub person in all specialties. Clean and prepare surgical instruments for terminal sterilization. Assumes accountability in maintaining tray inventory after each surgical case. Helps transfer patients to and from the operating table to the stretcher. Assists in preparing the Surgical Operating Suite for the next operation. Follows processes that promote Surgical Operating Suite efficiency such as First Case Starts and Case Turnover times. Supports new programs and provides updates to the surgeon preference cards. Assists in training students and new employees. Identifies learning needs of self and others; sets challenging and realistic goals and develops learning opportunities to meet goals. Demonstrates compassion and understanding. Displays a professional verbal and non-verbal demeanor. Puts needs of others above his/her own through accountability, compassion, integrity and respect. Functions as an independent and supportive team member MARGINAL OR PERIOD JOB FUNCTIONS: Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. Performs related duties as required. SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Read Less
  • Sr. Patient Account Specialist - RCO HB Follow Up  

    - Galveston County
    Job Description EDUCATION EXPERIENCE: Minimum Qualifications: Associat... Read More
    Job Description EDUCATION EXPERIENCE: Minimum Qualifications: Associate s degree or equivalent. Minimum of three years patient accounts experience. Minimum of two years Epic Revenue Cycle experience. Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years of Medical Billing and Revenue Cycle Operations (Understanding of Claims, EOBs/Remits, Cash Posting, Eligibility/Registration, Coding). 2+ years working with various payers (utilizing payer websites - obtaining claim status, provider manuals, policies reimbursement methodologies). 2+ years utilizing work queues and documenting account notes. 2+ years of analytical skills problem solving (ability to critically think identifying root causes and trends). JOB SUMMARY: The Sr. Patient Account Specialist will be responsible for billing all third-party payers through a claims processing vendor and/or for appeal of denied professional and/or hospital claims. Identifies billing issues affecting hospital and/or physicians claims/accounts and takes necessary action to ensure timely and appropriate claim filing. Performs follow-up activities and identifies reimbursement issues affecting these claims. Takes necessary actions to ensure timely and appropriate reimbursement and account resolution. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Demonstrates an expert level of competence and understanding of all state and federal laws, rules, and regulations regarding payer billing guidelines Demonstrates a basic understanding of CPT, ICD-9, HCPCS, modifier coding as well as POS requirements Meets or exceeds QA and Productivity requirements Billing payers and/or clients for hospital and/or Professional Patient Accounts Resolves Payer rejections from billing system daily to bill submit hospital and/or physicians claims Performs online corrections to edited claims according to procedures Performs detailed follow-up activities on assigned accounts according to procedures Responds to daily correspondence according to procedures Identifies denials and underpayments for appeal Reviews, researches, and processes denied claims Appeal claims as appropriate according to policies and procedures Updates account information and documents as appropriate within Epic Resolute Processes account adjustments according to policies/procedures Issues payer and/or patient refunds according to policies/procedures Validates accuracy of payments and/or adjustments on accounts Resolves outstanding accounts at required accuracy and productivity requirements Assists in the training and mentoring of new employees Performs quality assurance reviews Assist in the coordination of reporting and feedback to stakeholders Maintains comprehensive knowledge of the work unit assigned Assists in the development of department policies and procedures Adheres to established policies and procedures Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure Maintains open and professional communication with customers, colleagues, and vendors Performs well in a team environment Marginal or Periodic Functions: Successfully completes competency-based training and testing Prioritizes and completes all work in an accurate, effective, and efficient manner Participates in team meetings/activities and supports the philosophy and goals of the team and department Assists in the training and mentoring of new employees Reads all announcements and relevant communications relating to job duties Performs related duties as required. WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT: Standard hospital, clinical, laboratory and/or office environments. Standard office equipment. SALARY RANGE: Actual salary commensurate with experience. WORK SCHEDULE: On-site, Monday through Friday, Full Time (40 hours/week), availability between 6 am to 6 pm. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Read Less
  • Job Description JOB SUMMARY Performs responsible clinical care in coll... Read More
    Job Description JOB SUMMARY Performs responsible clinical care in collaboration with the unit physician and under approved protocols, manages the medical aspects of care in the observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, care and counsel, and health teachings of persons who are ill, injured or infirm or experiencing changes in normal health processes; and in the promotion and maintenance of health of prevention of illness in a clinical setting. PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EDUCATION EXPERIENCE Minimum Qualifications: Completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) No experience required LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS Required: Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Licensed Physician Assistant by the Texas Physician Assistant Board/Texas Medical Board (TPAB/TMB) Current students who have not yet completed their physician assistant program or recent graduates who have not yet obtained their NCCPA certification or TPAB/TMB physician assistant license are eligible to apply for this position. However, official employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an accredited physician assistant program, NCCPA certification and TPAB/TMB physician assistant licensure. NURSE PRACTITIONER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE Minimum Qualifications: Completion of a graduate level (or higher) nurse practitioner program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) No experience required LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS Required: Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in a nurse practitioner clinical area of specialization by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) Current RNs who have not yet completed their nurse practitioner program or recent graduates who have not yet obtained their ANCC/AANP certification or APRN nurse practitioner license are eligible to apply for this position. However, official employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an accredited nurse practitioner program, ANCC/AANP certification and APRN nurse practitioner licensure. Job Duties: Provide primary health care to the patient and family throughout the course of care. Use the processes of assessment, diagnosis, management, and evaluation to provide care that integrates the psychosocial and physical needs of the patient and family. Establish a therapeutic relationship with the client and family. Plan, develop, coordinate, and provide appropriate health education and counseling in response to patient needs. Contribute to the advancement of the profession, seek to ensure high quality care within the RWSP, and demonstrate leadership skills in achieving improved outcomes for all clients and their families. Responsible for the health care provided and will utilize age specific developmental principles when providing care. Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years clinical/nursing experience in Women s Care, Obstetrics, Antepartum, Postpartum care, Dysplasia and/or Pediatrics in either inpatient or ambulatory setting. 1-2 years ambulatory advanced practice provider experience in the specialty of the position you are applying. Spanish language fluency Salary Range: Commensurate with experience. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Read Less
  • CRNA - Anesthesiology  

    - Galveston County
    Job Description Minimum Qualifications: Master degree or higher from a... Read More
    Job Description Minimum Qualifications: Master degree or higher from a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) Job Summary: Consistent with Texas Licensure. MD supervised practice. The purpose of this position is to provide CRNA support to meet the patient care needs of the Department of Anesthesiology. The person is responsible for providing supervised patient care, including anesthesiology pre-op, intra-op, and post-op services. Job Duties: Conducting pre-anesthesia evaluations including but not limited to: assessing patient s medical history and how it might affect the patient s response to anesthesia. Obtaining informed consents for anesthesia. Administering anesthetic related drugs and controlled substances. Selecting/inserting both invasive and noninvasive monitoring modalities. Performing point-of-care testing. Planning and initiating anesthetic techniques, including general, regional, local and sedation. Responding to emergency situations using airway management and other techniques. Facilitating emergence and recovery from anesthesia. Keeping detailed anesthetic records in our EMR system and other documentation as indicated. Additional duties as needed. Salary Range: Commensurate with experience. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Read Less

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