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Job description
Opportunities with American Health Network (AHN), part of the Optum family of businesses. Here, you'll be part of a team that offers quality, affordable care that's backed by a global organization, committed to improving the lives of those we serve. We operate in over 70 medical offices in Indiana and Ohio with 1,200 employees. Our markets are continuing to grow and we're looking for talented individuals who share our passion for quality care to join our team in provider or office positions. As a health-focused organization, we will empower you with resources that support your work-life flexibility as well as your physical, emotional and financial well-being. This is an opportunity to join a team that helps people feel their best and a chance to discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary Responsibilities:
Patient Care Functions: Interviews patients regarding medical concerns
Measures and documents vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height
Documents patient reported health issues in EMR
Obtains and documents patient medical histories
Performs routine, in-scope, medical procedures as requested
Prepares patients and treatment rooms for exams
Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment
Cleans and sterilizes instruments
Maintains a clean work area
Keeps exam rooms cleaned and stocked with needed medical supplies
Reviews physician orders and lab requests and follows up as needed
Communicates test results to patients as directed
Processes prescriptions as approved and directed
Assists in patient education with approved educational tools, periodicals, flyers, and handouts
Assists with Department of Transportation, FMLA, and Medical Disability application forms
Manages/responds to patient phone calls and patient portal messages
Maintains all Practice Health and Safety standards
Administrative Functions: Inputs data into the computer to maintain patient records
Routes necessary paperwork associated with patient referrals
Contacts other medical practices as needed to make referrals
Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials
Pre-certifies exams and collects pre-certifications from managed care
Faxes reports
Performs daily refrigerator temperature checks and maintains accurate logs
Laboratory Functions: Performs CLIA waived testing
Assembles equipment such as tourniquets, needles, disposable containers for needles, blood collection devices, gauze, cotton, and alcohol on work trays according to the requirements for specified tests or procedures
Verifies or records the identity of the patient or donor
Interprets the physician's orders and secures a requisition before performing tests
Obtains the correct type and amount of specimen, as directed by the physician, nurse, or manager
Draws blood from the patient's finger, ear lobe, or vein, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples
Labels, routes, and/or stores specimens for subsequent processing
Records all blood draws in the lab register; marks when results are received; records results
Gives injections or treatments, and performs routine laboratory tests
Reports test results to physicians, notifying them of any abnormalities
Documents all requests and results of lab work accurately
Records on instrument logs any repairs, replacement, and maintenance needed for the equipment
Cleans and stocks the phlebotomy area
Surgery Functions: Assists in procedures
Measures and documents vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height
Hands instruments and materials to the physician as directed
Cleans/sterilizes instrumentation between cases
Returns clean/sterilized equipment to its location
Regularly checks trays, instrumentation and sterile equipment for outdated or compromised package integrity
Assists in movement and positioning of patients, utilizing appropriate body mechanics
Assists with clean-up of trash and linen by using appropriate antibacterial solution
Ensures specimens are labeled and packaged appropriately with requisition and delivered to appropriate area for processing
Performs daily/weekly Quality Assurance testing and maintains documentation logs
Washes/decontaminates and assures presence of all instrumentation in tray
Prepares for safe processing and storage of small or peel-pouched supplies
Other Functions: Attends meetings and participates on committees as requested
Attends and completes assigned training
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as directed
Complies with OSHA regulations
Complies with all company policies and procedures regarding HIPAA and handling of PHI
Complies with all company policies and procedures regarding handling of cash or other payments
Assists provider by documenting quality measures within EMR
Special projects (i.e. engagement committee, PHS subsection lead, "own" one quality measure for an office, office "buddy
Worksite address
indianapolis, IN, 46253, US
Who can apply
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