Executive Administrative Assistant (Patient Care Services)

GENERAL SUMMARY:  

Provides administrative support to a member of COO/CNO; is a resource to all Administrative Assistants within the organization. Manages office functions using their own discretion and judgement while ensuring efficient operations of administrative offices. Provides general for clerical support.

EDUCATION - BS degree in Secretarial Science or AD in Office Management preferred.

EXPERIENCE - Three to four years progressively more responsible related work experience necessary to gain in-depth understanding of hospital policies, procedures and operations. Job requires good organizational skills and the ability to direct office functions/activities utilizing autonomy and good judgment. Work requires knowledge of stenography, basic accounting and varied software programs. Ability to draft correspondence, perform semi­ complex math calculations when preparing administrative reports, monitoring budget, etc. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products.

GENERAL SUMMARY:  

Collects, analyzes and records demographic, insurance/financial and clinical data accurately from multiple sources and obtains other information and signatures necessary for scheduling, registration and billing.

Screens effectively for compliance with payor requirements for medical necessity and pre-certification and completes third party eligibility and benefit verification to ensure accurate payment is secured.

Interacts in a customer focused and compassionate manner to ensure patients and their representatives' needs are met and they understand hospital's revenue cycle expectations, including resolution of personal liabilities through various payment options.

EDUCATION - High school education or equivalent with specialized knowledge obtained through high school or up to six months' vocational education required. Ability to read, understand written and verbal instructions and interpret medical technology.   Ability to operate various office machines, computer and software packages required.  Good keyboarding skills required.  Complies with all missions, values and regulatory compliance requirements. Require typing 35 wpm.

EXPERIENCE - One to two years' medical office experience required.  Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with physicians, patients, family members and third party payers required.

Surgical Scheduling Specialist (Sugical Services)

GENERAL SUMMARY:  

Collects, analyzes and records demographic, insurance/financial and clinical data accurately from multiple sources and obtains other information and signatures necessary for scheduling, registration and billing.

Screens effectively for compliance with payor requirements for medical necessity and pre-certification and completes third party eligibility and benefit verification to ensure accurate payment is secured.

Interacts in a customer focused and compassionate manner to ensure patients and their representatives' needs are met and they understand hospital's revenue cycle expectations, including resolution of personal liabilities through various payment options.

EDUCATION - High school education or equivalent required.  Must be able to read, write and perform simple arithmetic calculations at a level acquired through a high school education.  Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.  Must type 20 w.p.m.

EXPERIENCE -  Minimum one year medical office experience/medical terminology required.  Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.  Must be able to type 40 wpm.  Work requires two to three months' on-the-job training to acquire necessary familiarity with department policies, procedures and forms.  Must have interpersonal skills sufficient to effectively and cordially interact with patients, families, physicians, and other health team members.  Position requires the ability to work in a stressful environment.

Medical Receptionist (Nix Family Medicine)

Full-time Position; 8a-5p

The Medical Receptionist performs a variety of clerical/clinical duties while providing professional and courteous support to patients, physicians, office, and hospital staff.  Assists the physician with a variety of medical paperwork (triage of paperwork, diagnoses results, ordering); facilitate admitting of patients; and communicates with other physician offices regarding patient’s status as appropriate

EDUCATION - High school education or equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE - A minimum of one year experience in a medical practice setting, assisting physicians, or equivalent training in a related field preferred. Knowledge of or experience in hospital nursing/assisting. Ability to prepare basic written materials and follow verbal and written instructions.  Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, the public and various levels of management.  Must possess effective computer skills.  Ability to operate a facsimile machine, calculator and copy machine.

Supervisor, Central Sterile  (Surgical Services)

GENERAL SUMMARY:  

Plans, organizes, implements and directs operation of Central Sterile department.

EDUCATION - Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing or have been a Scrub Technician for a minimum of two years with a Certification in Sterile Processing preferred.    

EXPERIENCE – Minimum two years OR experience required.  Must demonstrate leadership abilities.

GENERAL SUMMARY:  

Directs and manages the Patient Access department and coordinates business relations with Business Office Outsource Provider.  

EDUCATION - Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required.    

EXPERIENCE – Approximately 5 years of experience in hospital revenue cycle management and/or consulting.  Supervisory experience required.

GENERAL SUMMARY:  

Assists Director in coordinating and directing patient care activities for patient care team.  Promotes quality care and outcomes with management of utilization and coverage. Performs functions of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for patients. 

EDUCATION - Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama.  Preferred Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing or health related field.

EXPERIENCE - Two years of nursing experience preferred.

GENERAL SUMMARY:  

RN performs functions of assessing; planning, implementing and evaluating care for assigned patients on unit during shift.  RN is responsible for managing all assigned personnel, supplies and equipment.  RN is responsible for promotion of collaboration with all members of health care team.  RN Care Team Leader develops work plan and provides clear directions and expectations for care partner.

EDUCATION - Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed in the State of Alabama.

EXPERIENCE - Work requires one to three months orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with department and unit policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.  Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact with patient and families, to elicit cooperation and allay apprehensions.  Must possess analytical ability to synthesize knowledge of nursing theory and practice, assessment and planning activities, technical expertise and delegation skills to provide effective nursing care for assigned patients.

GENERAL SUMMARY:  

RN performs functions of assessing; planning, implementing and evaluating care for assigned patients on unit during shift.  RN is responsible for managing all assigned personnel, supplies and equipment.  RN is responsible for promotion of collaboration with all members of health care team.  RN Care Team Leader develops work plan and provides clear directions and expectations for care partner.

EDUCATION - Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed in the State of Alabama.

EXPERIENCE - Work requires one to three months orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with department and unit policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.  Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact with patient and families, to elicit cooperation and allay apprehensions.  Must possess analytical ability to synthesize knowledge of nursing theory and practice, assessment and planning activities, technical expertise and delegation skills to provide effective nursing care for assigned patients.

GENERAL SUMMARY:  

RN performs functions of assessing; planning, implementing and evaluating care for assigned patients on unit during shift.  RN is responsible for managing all assigned personnel, supplies and equipment.  RN is responsible for promotion of collaboration with all members of health care team.  RN Care Team Leader develops work plan and provides clear directions and expectations for care partner.

EDUCATION - Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed in the State of Alabama.

EXPERIENCE - Work requires one to three months orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with department and unit policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.  Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact with patient and families, to elicit cooperation and allay apprehensions.  Must possess analytical ability to synthesize knowledge of nursing theory and practice, assessment and planning activities, technical expertise and delegation skills to provide effective nursing care for assigned patients.

GENERAL SUMMARY:  

RN performs functions of assessing; planning, implementing and evaluating care for assigned patients on unit during shift.  RN is responsible for managing all assigned personnel, supplies and equipment.  RN is responsible for promotion of collaboration with all members of health care team.  RN Care Team Leader develops work plan and provides clear directions and expectations for care partner.

EDUCATION - Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed in the State of Alabama.

EXPERIENCE - Work requires one to three months orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with department and unit policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.  Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact with patient and families, to elicit cooperation and allay apprehensions.  Must possess analytical ability to synthesize knowledge of nursing theory and practice, assessment and planning activities, technical expertise and delegation skills to provide effective nursing care for assigned patients.

GENERAL SUMMARY:  

RN performs functions of assessing; planning, implementing and evaluating care for assigned patients on unit during shift.  RN is responsible for managing all assigned personnel, supplies and equipment.  RN is responsible for promotion of collaboration with all members of health care team.  RN Care Team Leader develops work plan and provides clear directions and expectations for care partner.

EDUCATION - Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed in the State of Alabama.

EXPERIENCE - Work requires one to three months orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with department and unit policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.  Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact with patient and families, to elicit cooperation and allay apprehensions.  Must possess analytical ability to synthesize knowledge of nursing theory and practice, assessment and planning activities, technical expertise and delegation skills to provide effective nursing care for assigned patients.

GENERAL SUMMARY:  

RN performs functions of assessing; planning, implementing and evaluating care for assigned patients on unit during shift.  RN is responsible for managing all assigned personnel, supplies and equipment.  RN is responsible for promotion of collaboration with all members of health care team.  RN Care Team Leader develops work plan and provides clear directions and expectations for care partner.

EDUCATION - Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed in the State of Alabama.

EXPERIENCE - Work requires one to three months orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with department and unit policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.  Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact with patient and families, to elicit cooperation and allay apprehensions.  Must possess analytical ability to synthesize knowledge of nursing theory and practice, assessment and planning activities, technical expertise and delegation skills to provide effective nursing care for assigned patients.

GENERAL SUMMARY:  

RN performs functions of assessing; planning, implementing and evaluating care for assigned patients on unit during shift.  RN is responsible for managing all assigned personnel, supplies and equipment.  RN is responsible for promotion of collaboration with all members of health care team.  RN Care Team Leader develops work plan and provides clear directions and expectations for care partner.

EDUCATION - Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed in the State of Alabama.

EXPERIENCE - Work requires one to three months orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with department and unit policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.  Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact with patient and families, to elicit cooperation and allay apprehensions.  Must possess analytical ability to synthesize knowledge of nursing theory and practice, assessment and planning activities, technical expertise and delegation skills to provide effective nursing care for assigned patients.

GENERAL SUMMARY:  

RN performs functions of assessing; planning, implementing and evaluating care for assigned patients on unit during shift.  RN is responsible for managing all assigned personnel, supplies and equipment.  RN is responsible for promotion of collaboration with all members of health care team.  RN Care Team Leader develops work plan and provides clear directions and expectations for care partner.

EDUCATION - Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed in the State of Alabama.

EXPERIENCE - Work requires one to three months orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with department and unit policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.  Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact with patient and families, to elicit cooperation and allay apprehensions.  Must possess analytical ability to synthesize knowledge of nursing theory and practice, assessment and planning activities, technical expertise and delegation skills to provide effective nursing care for assigned patients.

LPN/OR Technician (Surgery Department)

Full-time Position;7a-3p                                                                        

Licensed Practical Nurse/OR Technician functions under supervision of Registered Nurse and performs delegated tasks.  Licensed Practical Nurse/OR Technician is care partner to Registered Nurse.  Patient Care for surgical patients is provided collaboratively.  Tasks performed are in compliance with department and hospital policies and procedures and within education preparation as well as Alabama Nurse Practice Act if an LPN.

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing or recognized Scrub Technician School preferred. 

EXPERIENCE:   One to two years of clinical exposure in the surgical setting, i.e. surgical assistant, patient transporter, instrument processing, decontamination, preferred or required in lieu of formal training.  Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact with physicians and families to elicit cooperation and allay apprehensions.  Work requires three to six months orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with department and unit policies and procedures.

LPN (Davis Family Medicine)

Full-time Position; 8a-5p                                                                        

Assume responsibility for direct, technical nursing care functions in accordance with physician clinic policies and procedures. 

EDUCATION - Must be a graduate of accredited school of practical nursing and currently licensed by State of Alabama. BCLS certification preferred.    

EXPERIENCE - One to three months' orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with department and unit policies and procedures.  Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact with patients and families to elicit cooperation and allay apprehensions.

Manager, Cafe Operations (Food and Nutrition Department)

Full-time Position; 8a-5p                                                                   

Coordinates and implements Café services to support guest services/satisfaction and sanitation.  Oversees cash sales of the Food Service department.  Oversees set up for special events, catering functions, etc. that are served by the Food Service Dept.  Assures clean up after functions.  Reports to the Food Service Director

EDUCATION - High school graduate or equivalent with additional course work.  Associate degree in Management or Dietary Management certification preferred.  Serv-Safe or other Sanitation certification preferred.    

EXPERIENCE – Two to three years prior experience in food service restaurant/hospital as a supervisor preferred if above educational requirements are not met.

GENERAL SUMMARY:  

Directs functions and operations of Food and Nutrition Department at Coosa Valley Medical Center to include normal and therapeutic food service for inpatients, employees and public.  Plans, directs and coordinates nutritional care for hospital, Nursing Home and Transitional Care Unit.

EDUCATION - Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.  Knowledge of basic office machines, computers with various software packages such as word processing and spreadsheets and patient therapeutic equipment/machines.    

EXPERIENCE - Five to seven years' experience in Food Service Management.

Director, Food Services (Food and Nutrition Department)

Full-time Position; 8a-5p                                                                        

Directs functions and operations of Food and Nutrition Department at Coosa Valley Medical Center to include normal and therapeutic food service for inpatients, employees and public.  Plans, directs and coordinates nutritional care for hospital, Nursing Home and Transitional Care Unit.

EDUCATION - Bachelor's degree in Food Service Mgmt, Nutrition and/or Dietetics preferred.  Knowledge of basic office machines, computers with various software packages such as word processing and spreadsheets and patient therapeutic equipment/machines.    

EXPERIENCE - Five to seven years' experience in Food Service Management including a minimum of 2 years specific to healthcare required.

Prepares and cooks food for patients, cafeteria and special function meals according to established procedures and guidelines to produce highest quality meal possible with minimum waste.

EDUCATION - High school education or equivalent.  Requires understand/transmit detailed instructions and performing simple arithmetic calculations.

EXPERIENCE - Six to twelve months experience as a hospital cook or similar position.

Prepares and cooks food for patients, cafeteria and special function meals according to established procedures and guidelines to produce highest quality meal possible with minimum waste.

EDUCATION - High school education or equivalent.  Requires understand/transmit detailed instructions and performing simple arithmetic calculations.

EXPERIENCE - Six to twelve months experience as a hospital cook or similar position.

Performs various tasks related to assembly and distribution of patient meals and nourishment; cleaning and sanitation; handling and storing foods and supplies; collects and disposes of trash and garbage.

EDUCATION - High school education or equivalent.  Requires understand/transmit detailed instructions and performing simple arithmetic calculations.

EXPERIENCE - Six to twelve months experience as a hospital cook or similar position.

Performs various tasks related to assembly and distribution of patient meals and nourishment; cleaning and sanitation; handling and storing foods and supplies; collects and disposes of trash and garbage.

EDUCATION - High school education or equivalent required.  Work requires ability to read, write, understand and/or transmit detailed instructions or information and ability to perform simple arithmetic calculations.  Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in order to read labels when preparing cleaning solutions and be able to efficiently follow supervisor's work orders.

EXPERIENCE- One to three months' on-the-job experience necessary in order to become familiar with heavy housekeeping duties and to acquire working knowledge of cleaning procedures and maintenance of power equipment.

GENERAL SUMMARY:  

A pharmacy technician assists a pharmacist in the process of filling a prescription.  The technician will perform pharmaceutical care tasks under the control and guidance of a licensed pharmacist.  A technician must be registered with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy.    

EDUCATION - High school education or equivalent required.  Ability to read and write, prepare and interpret written instructions and make arithmetical calculations.  Require basic typing ability of 20 wpm to access data in pharmacy computer system.

EXPERIENCE - Six months' of continuous experience in a pharmacy position with I.V. admixture service experience.  Ability to provide guidance and training to other pharmacy technicians and students.  Registered with Alabama State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician.

MRI Technologist (MRI Department) 

GENERAL SUMMARY:  

Utilizes magnetic resonance imaging scanners to capture specific images ordered by a physician to aid in patient diagnosis.  Must be able to understand and closely follow a physician’s instructions.  Must be efficient in preparation and operation of MRI equipment and positioning of patients. Acts as an ambassador for the MRI department.  Puts the needs of the patient and customer at the forefront.  Is results driven and must be a team player. 

EDUCATION – Associates or Bachelor Degree related to radiology.  Must be registered with the ARRT and must be registered in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.  Required to obtain continuing education to uphold registries.  CPR Certification required.  Basic Life Support skills are encouraged.

EXPERIENCE – Minimum one to two years experience as a Radiology Technologist and/or MR Technologist.    

Ultrasound Technologist  (Imaging Department)

GENERAL SUMMARY:  

Performs and records ultrasound diagnostic tests to obtain information about internal organs, fluid accumulations, masses or development of fetuses for use in diagnosis of disease, study of malfunction of organs, prenatal examination of fetus and placenta, etc. under general supervision and following established policies and procedures.  Ensures quality of ultrasound test and records results.

EDUCATION - Knowledge of anatomy and physiology at a level normally acquired through completion of two years post high school training in an allied health science such as nursing or radiologic technology and knowledge of ultrasound techniques and procedures as generally acquired through six months to one year related training.

EXPERIENCE - Approximately three to six months' on-the-job training necessary to acquire efficiency in operating sonographic equipment, learn hospital and departmental policies and procedures, and the like. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to explain procedures topatients and allay apprehensions and to discuss test results with physicians.  Analytical skills necessary to effectively detect Pathologies based on knowledge of physiological cause and effect of diseases.  Understand radiation safety procedures.