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We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying the complexities of health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
And now we’re proud to say we’re part of the VillageMD family.
VillageMD, through its operating companies, provides high-quality, accessible health care services for individuals and communities across the United States, with primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serving patients in traditional practice settings, in patients’ homes and online appointments.
Committed to serving all patients and working with all payers, VillageMD consistently innovates value-based care, bringing integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to its owned and affiliated practices, ensuring high-quality care, better patient outcomes and a reduction in the total cost of care. Through
Village Medical
, Village Medical at Home
, Summit Health
, CityMD
, Starling Physicians
, Westmed
, and other practices, VillageMD serves millions of patients throughout their lives, wherever and whenever they need care. Its dedicated workforce of more than 20,000 operates from 770 practice locations and 26 markets.Why become a Villager?
When you work at VillageMD, or a VillageMD operating company, you are part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. What makes us different is our village of supportive and inspiring peers who want a meaningful career with impact. The work we do is changing the lives of our patients, our communities, and each other. Together, we are creating better outcomes for all.
We’re reimagining health care with a primary care-led, value-based care model. Here, you will be part of a team delivering the care we want to see in the world. It is what drives us to knock down old barriers in health care because every patient, every person and every community deserves better care. Here, you will be at the center of our mission. Your voice will be heard, and you will feel empowered to do what’s best and right for our patients, communities, and each other. To learn more about VillageMD visit our corporate site
VillageMD.com
.Job Description
- Essential Job functions:
- Assist the physician and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and physician access.
- Function as the liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.
- Maintains efficient patient flow.
- Delivers direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with SUMMIT policy.
- Collects lab specimens according to departmental guidelines. Accurately labels specimens.
- Prioritizes patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures.
- Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.
- Effectively communicates problems, concerns, or issues to the Office Supervisor/Manager appropriately and promptly.
- Assures all patients are correctly identified prior to providing and/or documenting care.
- Ensures proper preparation for patient visit.
- Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.
- Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.
- Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR.
- Administers injections according to appropriate protocol.
- Documents injections accurately in EHR.
- Operation and maintenance of plasmapheresis equipment.
- Responsible for removal, treatment, and return or exchange of blood plasma or components thereof from and to the blood circulation, to treat autoimmune conditions.
- Management of acute electrolyte abnormalities as a complication of plasmapheresis.
- Management of extracorporeal therapies to treat end organ failure patients.
- Providing treatment and support of dialysis patients in outpatient setting and dialysis centers.
- Clarify provider orders and treatment plans.
- Reviewing patient medications prior to visit to ensure proper medications have been held.
- Symptom management, patient education and coordination of care activities with other members of the healthcare team.
- Reviews and updates medication list in EHR.
- Demonstrates understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures. Accurately and completely documents known allergies in EHR.
- Management of Central Line Catheters such as Port-a-Cath, PICC lines, and IV access.
- Provide care according to the individualized needs of the patient using the nursing process and in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
- General Job functions:
- Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
- Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital.
- Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly.
- Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
- Checks and maintains logs for emergency equipment according to policy.
- Appropriately demonstrates telephone triage protocols and document in EHR.
- Schedules appointments appropriately and accurately according to department guidelines.
- Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.
- Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned.
- Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.
- Other duties as required.
- Environmental Risks:
- Chemicals, Chemotherapy and Fumes
- Loud noises
- Vibration
- Extreme temperatures
- Confined spaces
- Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen
- Magnetic fields
- Radiation
- Sharps
- Latex
- Blood-borne Pathogens:
- Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non-intact skin, or tissue specimens
- Contact with patients or patient specimens is possible
- Unplanned or unexpected exposure
- Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:
- Associates degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Oregon State Nursing License and BLS certification required.
- Dialysis knowledge and certification required.
- 0 – 1 years’ experience required. 2-4 years experience preferred.
- Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills.
- Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.
- Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.
- Experience with patient care equipment preferred.
- Experience with EHR, Practice Management System and Departmental/Ancillary Systems preferred.
- Physical Job Requirements:
- Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
- Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
- Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
- Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers.
- Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching
- Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).
- Travel:
- Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed.
Total Rewards at VillageMD
Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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