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Title: Revenue Cycle Specialist
Pay Scale(s): Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Location(s): Seminole Hospital District
Date Posted: March 1, 2021

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
The Revenue Cycle Specialist will be the liaison in interactions with the Financial Counselor and patients, providers, clinic coordinator and clinic staff, leadership and miscellaneous revenue cycle inquiries.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma
Minimum of 1-year prior health insurance billing experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists with billing office functions including patients’ relations, statement and billing resolution, reporting, payment posting, charge entry, processes refunds and answering phones.
Assists with maintaining daily and monthly revenue and cash activities to ensure that all charges, payments, adjustments, and refunds are posted in a timely manner, ensuring revenues are accurately and promptly recorded.
Serves as support for the third-party billing company as well as Revenue Cycle Staff members.
Assists with creating training material and supports team, individually and in group sessions.
Promptly handles all billing phone calls and walk-ins in a courteous, respectful, and polite manner.
Maintains appropriate relationships with payer agencies to facilitate timely billing, collections, and payer requirements.
Revenue Cycles duties but not limited to back up receptionist, sort mail, daily cash reconciliation, payments posting, charge entry, lockbox adjustments, refund requests and financial assistance.
Account follow up with Insurance and patients’ collections
Analyze, interpret, and communicate accounts receivable issues requiring management’s attention.
Ensure adherence to all corporate policies and procedures
Assists director in special projects and process improvement initiatives for the revenue cycle and billing departments.
Captures and reports daily huddle data to maximize revenue cycle efficiencies.
Identifies areas of improvement, researches and provides regulatory billing documentation and promptly notifies director of deficiencies and concerning trends.
Works closely with director to complete Revenue Cycle goals.
Maintains and promotes a positive work environment and strives to be a leader to encourage team engagement.
Performs other administrative duties
Post-secondary degree in Accounting or related field preferred.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be computer literate and demonstrate good typing skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must demonstrate strong organizational skills and can multi-task.
Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills and a high degree of professionalism.
Familiar with medical terminology.
Familiar with ICD-10/CPT coding and working knowledge of medical billing practices.
Proficient use of computers including Microsoft Office 2010 applications
Skilled in 10-key by touch and keyboarding
Ability to operate general office equipment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Intermittent periods of sitting and standing
Lifting/carrying >= 40lbs
Periods of stooping/kneeling
Occasional periods of high stress levels

Title: Health Information Management Specialist
Pay Scale(s): Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Location(s): Seminole Hospital District
Date Posted: February 17, 2021

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
This position is primarily responsible for creating, organizing, processing, reviewing, and maintaining medical records and documents, both paper and electronic, in accordance with company, state and federal requirements. The HIM Specialist will also communicate with agencies including physicians’ offices, hospitals and other healthcare agencies as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma
A minimum of 5 years of experience in the medical field preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The HIM Specialist gathers medical records and associated documents from other departments and staff including nursing, ED, and Clinic. Creates and sorts medical records. This requires a keen eye for detail to perform focused review of charts and documents to detect incomplete or missing documentation. The HIM Specialist needs to be able to communicate verbally and written with all levels of personnel, internal and external. This position requires you to be a natural self-starter and able to work responsibly with highly confidential information, and other duties assigned by the director.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Project Management.
Problem Solving/Analysis.
Ethical Conduct.
Collaboration.
Computer literacy, word processing and excellent typing skills.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships within the department.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Requires good interpersonal communication skills.
Requires precision, accuracy, and timely performance of all job duties.
Serves as a back-up for other medical records staff.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool, as necessary.
Intermittent periods of sitting and standing
Lifting/carrying >= 40lbs
Periods of stooping/kneeling
Occasional periods of high stress levels

Pay Scale(s): Hourly, Non-Exempt, Full-Time
Department: Laboratory
Location(s): Memorial Hospital
Date Posted: February 23, 2021

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
Under the supervision of a laboratory manager, assists with obtaining specimens from patients and medical laboratory testing. Performs various clerical tasks to include utilizing the laboratory information system for logging, receiving lab specimens and preparing specimens for transport. Clerical responsibilities include answering telephones and providing necessary information to inquirer, scanning, printing and attaching cumulative summaries and pathology reports to patient accounts, faxing results, and accessioning inpatient and outpatient testing.

HAZARDS:
OSHA Blood Borne Pathogens

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, + LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Graduate of a recognized phlebotomy or medical assistant program.
One year (1) prior medical setting experience preferred
Trained in proper venipuncture techniques and exhibits competence by successfully performing at least 50 venipunctures under appropriate supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under direction of a Laboratory Manager, follows requests for specimen testing as prescribed by physicians.
Draws and processes specimens promptly in compliance with established procedures.
Assists with the clerical and housekeeping functions of the department.
Files and retrieves patient’s charts and records.
Properly completes patient information as directed.
Identifies and labels specimens properly.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
moderate periods of sitting/standing, manual dexterity, pushing pulling, repetitive motion, lifting/carrying >= 50 lbs., crawling, climbing, kneeling/bending, walking, visual acuity, hearing acuity.

Pay Scale(s): Hourly, Non-Exempt
Department: Laboratory
Location(s): Memorial Hospital
Date Posted: September 21, 2020

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
Obtains specimens from patients and performs established clinical tests and procedures. Performs complex tests on other body fluids, such as: biological, chemical, hematological, immunological, microscopic, and bacteriological tests. Analyzes samples for chemical content or reaction, determine concentrations of compounds, and type and cross match samples for blood transfusions. Interprets test results. Performs instrument and equipment maintenance.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, + LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
Registered by ASCP, AMT, ISLCT, or HEW
Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

PERSONAL JOB RELATED SKILLS:
Knowledge of medical laboratory collection, testing, and use of equipment
Knowledge of quality control policies, state and federal regulations of laboratory
Supports and enforces infection control policies and procedures
Maintain discretion and confidentiality in communications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reviews and follows requests for tests and procedures prescribed by providers.
Draws and processes specimens promptly in compliance with established procedures.
Follows the established procedures when performing chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urine
analysis, bacteria cultures, blood bank, or serology tests or procedures.
Follows quality control procedures for all tests.
Reviews accuracy of results before reporting.
Checks validity by evaluation of quality control data, previous tests, and duplicate testing.
Reports panic values to supervisor and the appropriate physician.
Performs routine and preventative maintenance.
Reports equipment problems to supervisor immediately.
Maintains logs and other documentation.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Moderate periods of sitting/standing or walking
Manual dexterity
Pushing/pulling
Repetitive motion
Lifting/carrying >= 50 lbs.
Reaching
Climbing
Kneeling/bending
Transporting up to 300 lbs. on cart
Visual acuity
Hearing acuity

Shift(s): Non-Exempt, Hourly Full-Time
Department: Respiratory Therapy
Location(s): Memorial Hospital Seminole Hospital District
Date Posted: December 02, 2019

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

Provides respiratory therapy services for patients of the hospital as ordered by a physician to include interventional procedures, conducting pulmonary function testing, cardiac stress tests, holter monitoring, ECG, and arterial blood gas analysis, and emergency respiratory support.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Graduate of an approved JRCRTE Program

Associate degree or higher preferred.

Licensure, Registry, Certification:

Certified as a CRTT or Certified as an RRT

DSHS License

CPR

PERSONAL JOB RELATED SKILLS

One (1) years’ experience as a Certified Cardiopulmonary Technician

Critical Care experience preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) years’ experience as a Certified Cardiopulmonary Technician

Critical Care experience preferred.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs pulmonary function testing on patients.

Administers gas and aerosol therapy and IPPB therapies

Performs arterial punctures and analysis of the blood for ABG’s

Maintenance and removal of secretions through various methods.

Places patents on ventilators and monitors them continuously.

Performs routine ECG’s and prepares them for physical interpretation.

Provides care appropriate for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients served based on demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.

Assesses and interprets data on neonate and the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients’ status to identify patients’ requirements relative to their age specific needs and provides care needed as stipulated in departmental policy.

Discusses the condition and treatment of patients with the patient’s physician, cardiopulmonary consultant, and cardiopulmonary staff members and recommends changes in cardiopulmonary care when indicated.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

manual dexterity, moderate periods of standing and walking, pushing pulling, repetitive motion, lifting/carrying >= 50 lbs., reaching, visual acuity, supporting patients who may become weak or helpless, repetitive motion, kneeling/bending

Shift(s): Full-Time, Nights
Location(s): Memorial Health Care Center
Date Posted: January 18, 2021

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
Has principle responsibility of the total nursing care, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of each assigned resident. Assures that the plan of care is carried out in a safe environment through performance and supervision of subordinate personnel. Records resident histories, administers medications, follows physicians orders and communicate with physicians and families as needed.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Extended periods of standing or walking
manual dexterity
pushing
pulling
repetitive motion
lifting/carrying >=50lbs.
kneeling
bending
stooping
visual acuity
hearing acuity
reaching

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing

LICENSURE, REGISTRY & CERTIFICATIONS:
Registered Nurse License by the State of Texas
BCLS

PERSONAL JOB RELATED SKILLS:
Effective oral and written communication skills.

EXPERIENCE

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years’ experience as a professional RN (preferred)

TECHNICAL TRAINING:
Current CPR Certification

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Utilizes the nursing process, completes a comprehensive physical and psychological assessment of patients.
Takes nursing histories to provide a basis for developing patient care plans.
Identifies teaching and learning needs with each resident to promote independence.
Provides an ongoing assessment that accurately reflects needs and desires of residents
Consistently uses input form resident, family, significant other, physician, and healthcare team members.
Identifies expected outcomes for planned nursing intervention and insures vital information is passed between shifts.
Verifies medication administration accuracy and performs the required checks on the medication administration record.
Assesses residents at the beginning of the shift for acuity of patient needs/problems and establishes priority in which work activities are consistently completed by the end of the shift.
Act as liaison between patient, physician, family or RP and other health disciplines
Performs basic nursing competently to include but not limited to: intake and output, vital signs, physical assessment, urine testing, specimens/cultures, dressing changes, neurological assessments, personal hygiene for the patient, skin care, glucose monitoring, airway/suctioning, basic oxygen administration, nasogastric tubes, tube feedings, urinary catheterization, drains and enemas.

Shift(s): Full-Time
Location(s): Memorial Health Care Center
Date Posted: September 21, 2020

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
Under the general supervision of the Charge Nurse or Clinic Manager, administers direct bedside nursing care to patients/residents assigned, assuring their safety and comfort. Observes instructions of the nursing/clinical staff and performs in line with established routine, providing maximum resident /clinical care services to assure well­being of residents/patients to the greatest degree.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/COMPETENCIES:
Effective verbal and written communication skills

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High school graduate or equivalent, preferred
One year of experience in a medical setting preferred

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be currently Certified as a Nurse Aide in the State of Texas

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Duties of the position require extended periods of standing and walking. Bending stooping twisting, reaching, and lifting up to fifty pounds. Occasional heavy lifting when moving or supporting residents who may suddenly become weak or helpless.