WHO WE ARE

With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Assists with clinic operations and patient care functions including patients to treatment room, vital signs, patient weight, wound photography, finger stick blood testing, dressing application, calf measurements, assists RN with procedures as appropriate.

• Provides direct patient care including conducting assessments, assisting with procedures, rooming patients, defining plans of care, and providing appropriate related treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning. Performs Point of Care (POC) testing, interprets the results to guide care.

• Prepares and completes EKG testing and appropriately documents results for provider review.

• Assist procedure such as eye staining, suturing, etc

• Complete DME application and Gait Training

• Applies splitting and casting methods to patients for various patient injuries.

• Completes and appropriately documents audiometric testing on patients.

• Completes and appropriately documents Pulmonary Function Tests on patients

• Completes Respiratory fit testing on Filtering Respirators (i.e., N95), Full Face Respirators, and Half Face Respirators via qualitative and quantitative testing methods. Educate patients on the use of PAPRs and CAPRs in the event that the patients fails respirator fit testing.

• Design and complete functional ability testing such as lift testing.

• Collects and properly documents DOT and non-DOT Drug Screens Chain-of-Custody. Performs breath alcohol testing in accordance with policy and Federal Regulations.

• Ensures the integrity of the drug screen collection bathroom.

• Obtains blood specimens from patients by performing venipuncture or finger sticks. Collects urine specimens. Follows standard precautions at all times. Disposes of all sharp in appropriate sharp containers. Prioritizes Stat versus scheduled blood draws.

• Identifies appropriate color top tube and the volume of blood needed for each test.

• Simultaneously completes all tasks on 3 EMR systems: Agility, EPIC Urgent Care, Epic Ambulatory

• Proficient in utilizing third party occupational health platforms including Escreen and FormFox for scheduling and completing occupational health services.

• Enters DOT physicals into the National Registry. Enters charges and scans paperwork into electronic documentation system.

• Greets and checks-in patients; verifies information and enter it into the system.

• Registers patients for services in Electronic Medical Record and collects all information required to validate identity and bill for services.

• Identifies correct patient by using two identifiers and compares to requisition.

• Gathers requirements from internal and external sources and provide information via phone, electronic messaging and in person.

• Assists with clerical tasks as needed including telephone, appointments, etc. Enters all care provided in electronic medical record.

• Handles telephone communication effectively, makes patient appointments, confirms and updates patient information in the electronic medical record, maintains department records and logs as requested, maintains adequate levels of supplies.

• Verifies insurance information and updates EMR as appropriate. Coordinates with verification / authorization team, providers and clinical team to validate appropriate referrals and authorizations are obtained prior to treatment.

• Compiles and records medical charts, reports, and correspondence. Receives Patients and Visitors to department. Answers telephone with proper telephone etiquette. Directs patients / visitors / providers and / or forwards communications in an effective and accurate manner.

• Initiates and follows through on prior authorizations, referrals, and medication refills.

• Enters lab results and data into the electronic medical record system.

• Receives insurance co-pay payments and posts amounts paid to patient accounts as appropriate for setting.

• Simultaneously completes all tasks on 3 EMR systems: Agility, EPIC Urgent Care, Epic Ambulatory

• Proficient in utilizing third party occupational health platforms including Escreen and FormFox for scheduling and completing occupational health services.

• Enters DOT physicals into the National Registry. Enters charges and scans paperwork into electronic documentation system.

• Calibrates equipment daily and maintains proper equipment logs. Monitors temperature logs daily for variances.

• Ensures all non-disposable instruments requiring sterilization are clean and sterile.

• Counts and logs medications daily.

• Monitors inventory needs for required department equipment and supplies; places orders as required to maintain appropriate inventory levels.

• Assesses and triages walk in patients for sign of heart attack, stroke, active bleeding, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED Required

• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association Required within 90 Days

• Department of Transportation (DOT) - Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) Required within 90 Days

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Required

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.