Job Description
Job Description
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Dialysis Patient Care Technician / Administrative Assistant will be a blended role that is well suited for applicants with administrative experience that would like to grow into a dialysis tech role or one with Dialysis experience that would like to work more of the "front" of a dialysis center. PRIMARY DUTIES / ACTIVITIES:
* Float to regional DCC clinic facilities in the regional areas.
* Monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse, etc.) and patient condition, and document observations appropriately.
* Take fluid samples or other specimens for testing and prepare for shipping.
* Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatment, i.e. hemodialysis therapy.
* Monitor and document status of patient and instruct patient in vascular accesses etc., under the direction of RN.
* Review lab work, physician orders and reinforce treatment care with patient.
* Enter appropriate ICD-9 codes for lab draws into the computer.
* Perform basis nursing procedures (e.g. changing bandages).
* Ensure patients have adequate patient care supplies, monitor and maintain inventories.
* Prepare the dialysis equipment before treatment and care for the equipment after treatment.
* Complete flow sheets (via EMR) to verify patient billing.
* Comply with company policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations for patient care and services (CMS, HIPAA, OSHA, and other governing agencies).
* Participate in quality assurance and cost containment programs.
* Other duties, as assigned.
EDUCATION:
* Must possess a minimum of High School diploma or GED
* Current CCHT, Bonent or State required certificate
* Current CPR card EXPERIENCE:
* Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting; experience in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word and Excel a must
* Good presentation & communication skills
* Must be productive & resourceful with the ability to meet deadlines
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
* Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting; experience in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word and Excel a must
* Good presentation & communication skills
* Must be productive & resourceful with the ability to meet deadlines
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
* 1 or more years of experience as a certified dialysis patient care technician
* Must be a self-starter who can work independently yet function in a highly collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
* Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines effectively
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Strong data entry, organizational and interpersonal skills
* High integrity, team player with patient service focus and flexibility
Medical Plans:
* Two PPO Plans (Preferred Provider Organization)
* HSA Plan (Health Savings
Job Description
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Dialysis Patient Care Technician / Administrative Assistant will be a blended role that is well suited for applicants with administrative experience that would like to grow into a dialysis tech role or one with Dialysis experience that would like to work more of the "front" of a dialysis center. PRIMARY DUTIES / ACTIVITIES:
* Float to regional DCC clinic facilities in the regional areas.
* Monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse, etc.) and patient condition, and document observations appropriately.
* Take fluid samples or other specimens for testing and prepare for shipping.
* Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatment, i.e. hemodialysis therapy.
* Monitor and document status of patient and instruct patient in vascular accesses etc., under the direction of RN.
* Review lab work, physician orders and reinforce treatment care with patient.
* Enter appropriate ICD-9 codes for lab draws into the computer.
* Perform basis nursing procedures (e.g. changing bandages).
* Ensure patients have adequate patient care supplies, monitor and maintain inventories.
* Prepare the dialysis equipment before treatment and care for the equipment after treatment.
* Complete flow sheets (via EMR) to verify patient billing.
* Comply with company policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations for patient care and services (CMS, HIPAA, OSHA, and other governing agencies).
* Participate in quality assurance and cost containment programs.
* Other duties, as assigned.
EDUCATION:
* Must possess a minimum of High School diploma or GED
* Current CCHT, Bonent or State required certificate
* Current CPR card EXPERIENCE:
* Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting; experience in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word and Excel a must
* Good presentation & communication skills
* Must be productive & resourceful with the ability to meet deadlines
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
* Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting; experience in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word and Excel a must
* Good presentation & communication skills
* Must be productive & resourceful with the ability to meet deadlines
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
* 1 or more years of experience as a certified dialysis patient care technician
* Must be a self-starter who can work independently yet function in a highly collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
* Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines effectively
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Strong data entry, organizational and interpersonal skills
* High integrity, team player with patient service focus and flexibility
Medical Plans:
* Two PPO Plans (Preferred Provider Organization)
* HSA Plan (Health Savings
Patient Care Tech - FLOAT in hershey at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.