GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

In order to fulfill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services,

all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation.

All employees must regard themselves as an "owner" of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.

Position Details :

DAY SHIFT

FT 30-40 BENEFITS. FTE: 1.000000

Genesis Hospital - Maple Campus

• This position will ultimately be placed in Coshocton; date TBD
  

Overview of position:

Summary:

mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Provides patient care in the physician office setting. Assists providers and staff in coordinating
patient care. Functions as a primary
liaison between patients, families, staff and providers

Essential Duties:

Responsibilities:

1. Assists physicians with examinations
and other office procedures.

2. Schedules diagnostic tests, surgeries
and pre-admission testing.

3. Performs initial-response screening
following protocols approved by physician.

4.
Performs
a variety of tests and procedures including CLIA-waived tests,
electrocardiography, respiratory testing, and phlebotomy including venipuncture
and capillary puncture.

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Prepares
and administers oral and parenteral (excluding IV) medications and
immunizations as directed by physician and permitted by state law.

6. Administers patient injections.

7. Calls prescriptions into pharmacy per
direction of the physician.

8. Functions as liaison between
physician, patient and patient’s family.

9. Practices Standard Precautions,
including hand washing and biohazardous materials; applies principals of
aseptic technique and infection controls.

10. Collects and processes specimens.

11. Maintains examination/treatment
rooms, including inventory of supplies and equipment.

12. Recognizes and responds to
emergencies.

13. Obtains, and records patient history;
obtains vital signs and prepares patients for examination, procedure or
treatment.

14. Accurately documents patient
communication and clinical treatments, including medication and immunization
records.

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Minimum Qualifications:

Other information:

Arial;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">1. mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">High school diploma or equivalent.

Arial;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">2. mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Must have one of the following qualifications or
obtain within six months from hire: (1) Certified Medical Assistant through
appropriate board (i.e. American Association of Medical Assistants), (2) registered
through appropriate board (i.e. The American Registry of Medical Assistants).

Arial;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">a. mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">To be eligible for NHA certification (organization
proctored exam): Must have at least one
(1) year of supervised clinical work experience within the last three (3) years
OR have completed a training program within the health field within the last five
(5) years.

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Knowledge of medical terminology,
anatomy and physiology required.

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Understanding of laboratory techniques
required.

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Knowledge clinical and diagnostic
procedures.

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Demonstrated pharmacology knowledge and
ability to administer medication.

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Knowledge of office practices, patient
relations, and medical law and ethics.

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Demonstrated
understanding of various coding and reimbursement systems including ICD, CPT
required.

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Ability to
analyze and interpret clinical data and excellent critical thinking skills to make
appropriate interventions.

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Excellent
verbal and written communication skills.

Patient Centered Care & Behavioral Expectations at Genesis HealthCare System:

1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values:

• Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.

• Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.

• Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.

• Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.

• Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.

• Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.

• Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.

• Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.

• Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.

2. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)

• Introduces self and role…connects with everyone.

• Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.

• Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.

• Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.)

• Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately.

• Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner.

• Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed.

3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety

• Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.)

• Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.)

• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment.

• Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness.

• Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.

Working Conditions :

T he physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working conditions:

Th is description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent.

Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job.