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DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Responds to, controls and oversees calls for assistance and alarms taking action and intervening to mitigate situations, protects people and property. Patrols, assesses and secures LCMHS properties and provides escorts and education to internal customers. Enforces criminal ordinances and LCMHS policies and works with law enforcement and other community partners Carries and uses authorized security weapons. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Responds to security emergencies: Responds to calls for service, in-progress emergencies, and alarms;  Coordinates scheduled emergency drills; Takes action and intervenes per procedure and protocols to mitigate the situations and to reduce injury, prevent property damage or loss;  Engages in dynamic, potentially violent encounters, uses empty-hand control techniques, handcuffs and authorized security weapons according to policy. Investigates and reports incidents, and prepares written reports; Responds to behavioral health...

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:   The Physician Practice – Medical Assistant - works with providers as needed to provide direct outpatient care.  As a member of the patient care team the MA is trained in performing a wide range of skilled administrative and clinical duties. The MA should be able to perform both front and back office functions.  The MA performs a variety of age specific duties in providing direct outpatient care.  All clinical care is done under the direction and supervision of a physician and/or mid-level provider.   This position directly reports to the Practice Manager.      EDUCATION:   Graduate of an accredited medial assistant program, preferred.  Certification as a Medical Assistant, preferred. CPR certification, required.   EXPERIENCE:   Experience providing administrative duties and clinical care in a physician practice or ambulatory clinic setting, preferred. Computer literacy, required.   KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:   Broad range of...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION/RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Organizes and performs clerical activities and data preparation legibly, safely and efficiently. Maintains clerical environment. Communicates appropriately with patients, visitors, and staff and physicians. Performs other assigned duties in an efficient manner (such as Policy and Procedure Manual updates, Education tracker, (Patient, department schedules, agenda and/or minutes (comment with those that apply). EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE High School Diploma/GED 2 years experience Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (as required by department). Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English; Ability to communicate with patients, family, peers and medical personnel; Basic math skills. Requires emotional stability and resilience; Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrates foresight; Exhibits organizational and leadership ability. Physical Demands/Work Environment Requires professional written and...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Physician Practice – Medical Assistant - works with providers as needed to provide direct outpatient care.  As a member of the patient care team the MA is trained in performing a wide range of skilled administrative and clinical duties. The MA should be able to perform both front and back office functions.  The MA performs a variety of age specific duties in providing direct outpatient care.  All clinical care is done under the direction and supervision of a physician and/or mid-level provider.   This position directly reports to the Practice Manager.   RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Receives patient from the waiting room and escorts the patient to the exam room. Obtains and records vital signs, height and weight, chief complaint, medication and allergies in the patient medical record.  Records any other department specific information in patient chart.  Adheres to all government documentation requirements. Records and/or reconciles medical, surgical...

The Physician Practice – Medical Assistant - works with providers as needed to provide direct outpatient care.  As a member of the patient care team the MA is trained in performing a wide range of skilled administrative and clinical duties. The MA should be able to perform both front and back office functions.  The MA performs a variety of age specific duties in providing direct outpatient care.  All clinical care is done under the direction and supervision of a physician and/or mid-level provider.   This position directly reports to the Practice Manager.      EDUCATION:   Graduate of an accredited medial assistant program, preferred.  Certification as a Medical Assistant, preferred. CPR certification, required.   EXPERIENCE:   Experience providing administrative duties and clinical care in a physician practice or ambulatory clinic setting, preferred. Computer literacy, required.   KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:   Broad range of administrative and technical skills in the context...

The Medical Assistant performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. They assist the professional and technical nursing staff by performing any delegated duties, specialized procedures and assists with the care of clinic patients. To perform all other duties assigned.   EDUCATION: High school diploma required; Graduate of a Certified Medical Assistant Program preferred Basic mathematical skills Preferred but not required: CPR (lifesaver) certified; Current Medical Laboratory Assistant License Ability to read, write, and speak intelligible English; Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel Requires emotional stability and resilience. Must be adaptable to change and receptive to delegated responsibilities   EXPERIENCE: Experience in providing direct patient care. Physician office setting desirable Computer literacy Previous experience working in...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Physician Practice – Medical Assistant - works with providers as needed to provide direct outpatient care.  As a member of the patient care team the MA is trained in performing a wide range of skilled administrative and clinical duties. The MA should be able to perform both front and back office functions.  The MA performs a variety of age specific duties in providing direct outpatient care.  All clinical care is done under the direction and supervision of a physician and/or mid-level provider.   This position directly reports to the Practice Manager.   RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Receives patient from the waiting room and escorts the patient to the exam room. Obtains and records vital signs, height and weight, chief complaint, medication and allergies in the patient medical record.  Records any other department specific information in patient chart.  Adheres to all government documentation requirements. Records and/or reconciles medical, surgical...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Physician Practice – Medical Assistant - works with providers as needed to provide direct outpatient care.  As a member of the patient care team the MA is trained in performing a wide range of skilled administrative and clinical duties. The MA should be able to perform both front and back office functions.  The MA performs a variety of age specific duties in providing direct outpatient care.  All clinical care is done under the direction and supervision of a physician and/or mid-level provider.   This position directly reports to the Practice Manager.   RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Receives patient from the waiting room and escorts the patient to the exam room. Obtains and records vital signs, height and weight, chief complaint, medication and allergies in the patient medical record.  Records any other department specific information in patient chart.  Adheres to all government documentation requirements. Records and/or reconciles medical, surgical...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The patient access representative registers, schedules, and performs related processing duties for all patients being served by respective clinic.  Duties are done in Practice Management and EMR system as appropriate.   As a member of the clinic team the patient access representative is trained in performing a wide range of skilled administrative and clerical duties. Reports to the Office/Practice Manager RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Manage all inbound and outbound customer calls in a timely manner Accurately evaluates each account in order to determine what is needed, what is left outstanding and what steps are necessary to resolve the account in both patient Practice Management System Answers phones with correct salutation and professionalism Strong phone and verbal communication skills along with active listening De-escalate situations involving dissatisfied customers, offering patient assistance and support Communicates effectively with all patients...

Description In this role, you will coordinate new referrals for heart transplant evaluation, either on an inpatient or outpatient basis. The Cardiomyopathy AAIII position entails providing information to prospective patients and their referring physicians, arranging consultations, diagnostic procedures, and coordinating follow up appointments. This position involves the communication and coordination of patient care with heart failure nurse specialist, transplant cardiologist, inpatient team members, heart transplant nurse coordinators, cardiac surgeons, bed control, admissions, case managers, and utilization review. Responsibilities involve assisting the Cardiomyopathy Administrative Supervisor with obtaining insurance authorizations and working with other administrative team members to facilitate the complex transplant evaluation process. Duties to include entering patients into the heart transplant database, maintaining the registry of referring physicians, facilitating...

Description Reporting to the Director of UCLA Department of Medicine Operations for the northwest practices and the Manager of the assigned practice, as an administrative specialist, you will oversee the patient care support functions of the assigned practice. You will be responsible for coordination of clinical services, assisting with personnel, policy and procedure recommendations for a complex practice under the Department of Medicine, including various sub-specialties and other Departments. You will serve as liaison for the Department of Radiology and other Departments working within the assigned practice. Responsibilities will include overseeing patient flow throughout the clinic, strong understanding of various healthcare plans including managed care organizations and overseeing cash collections for patient copayments. Salary Range: $22.03-$43.68/Hourly Qualifications Required: * Skill in analyzing information, problems, situations and procedures to define...

Description As the Nurse Case Manager/Clinical Advisor, you will perform complex care coordination for high risk patients using nursing process to identify and advocate for patient issues. You will work collaboratively with the patient, Faculty Practice Group, community resources, other providers, managed care operations, the UCLA Health System, and health plans to implement, identify, coordinate, and monitor options and services to meet at-risk patients' healthcare needs. You will aim to foster continuity of care and reduce unnecessary utilization of healthcare services by coordinating and providing health services to meet individuals’ health needs. This is achieved by connecting key individuals involved in the care of the patient and decreasing fragmentation and duplication of care. In this role, you will be able to enhance the quality and cost effectiveness of the care that is delivered across all settings and levels of care. This individual must demonstrate communication,...

Description In this position, you will participate in providing patient care in the ambulatory setting, recognizing normal and abnormal signs and symptoms and providing support during life threatening emergencies. You will perform basic administrative, clerical and technical supportive services as needed. Salary Range: $25.45-$34.89/Hourly Qualifications   Required: ·         A medical assistant diploma or certificate as follows: 1. Documentation of completing of a medical assistant program from a medical assistant school that is accredited by ASSCS, ACCET, CAAHEP or ABHES  OR 2. Documentation of national certification for medical assistant issued by CMA, NCCT or AMT OR 3. Documentation of completing a medical assistant program and demonstrated completion of no less than 10 clock hours of training in administering injections and performing skin tests; 10 hours of training in venipuncture and skin puncture for the purpose of withdrawing blood; at least...

Description Performs basic patient care skills, follows infection control practices, positions, transfers and transports patients, takes vital signs, collects specimens, accurately observes, reports and charts, performs range of motion and assists with feedings, self-care activities and elimination needs.  Additional duties include customer relations, area coordination, patient record maintenance, office/unit operations, automated data maintenance, (verifying, recording, posting and filing informational materials via automated/manual systems). Training of clerical staff, and performing other duties as required. Qualifications * Current California Certification of Nursing Assistant OR current enrollment in a state approved nursing school program, with a minimum of one completed med/surg rotation required * BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association required

Description Under the supervision of the Administrative Director or MSO, acts as the Team Leader for assigned area.  Coordinate the activities of all staff supporting the area and interact with faculty and residents to maximize patient care, resident education and patient satisfaction.  In addition perform the full range of administrative and support functions to include assisting in coordinating patient flow through the clinic, from registration to discharge.  Work as a member of the clinic team to provide smooth outpatient flow resulting in optimum patient satisfaction and clinic operation. Qualifications Required. * Ability to work effectively with patients, physicians and staff in a diplomatic and professional manner in order to maximize suite operations. * Skill in prioritizing assignments and managing multiple tasks. * Ability to work effectively as a member of a team in order to provide effective patient care. * Working...

Description Under the supervision of the Manager of Research Administration and Project Director for the HRSA Centers of Excellence (COE) Grant, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for the support of administrative functions for the HRSA COE grant, including data entry, travel support, office reception, events, and office support. In this capacity, the Assistant serves as the first representative of the school to respond to daily phone and email inquiries, ensuring a rapid response time and a welcoming approach that exemplifies the school's mission. The Assistant is also responsible for supporting travel arrangements, events, and meetings by scheduling, making arrangements for rooms, sending invitations, coordinating logistics and other support. In addition, the Assistant is responsible for maintaining the efficiency of the office by maintaining supplies, accounts payable, storage, placing office-related orders, supporting quality improvement efforts, providing office...

Description Under the supervision of the Practice Manager and Director, the incumbent is responsible for all nursing and clinical services. This requires direct nursing care, clinic administration, patient flow coordination and supervision of clinic nursing staff. Interaction with faculty, residents, patients and staff to maximize patient care and ensure patient safety. Coordinate and assign tasks and duties of all nursing and supplemental staff based on established protocols, policies and procedures. Administrative responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Providing supervision of the nursing staff, ensuring that all applicable policies and standards are maintained at all times. * Planning for and adjusting staffing on a daily basis to maintain efficient and adequate operations. * Conducting the evaluation process. * Maintaining yearly staff competencies. * Providing all necessary training for new and existing staff and the maintenance and upkeep of the...

Description This will be a full time 100% career position in the Department of Neurosurgery, Spine Program. The Administrative Assistant will provide coordination of care, continuity, follow-up, and support for the patients and their families. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: answering, triaging and responding to patient phone calls, scheduling clinic appointments, pre and post scrubbing of clinic appointments, assisting patients with scheduling diagnostic tests, preparing charts and documents for clinic visits, enter referrals and orders, coordinate scheduling and management of patient surgeries and all follow-up care, assisting with obtaining insurance pre-certifications and referral authorizations, referral work queues, process requests for medical records, process medication refill requests, organize and maintain a computer calendar system, and assist with processing disability and return-to-work forms and various letters at patient and provider’s request....

Description Under the supervision of the Co-Director of the National Center for Child Traumatic Stress and the NCCTS Director of Product Development and Communications, you will be responsible for both regular/ongoing and urgent/responsive communications on behalf of the NCCTS and the Network. Duties include responding to emerging national events through rapid development of new resources and promotion of relevant existing materials, developing social media campaigns as well as routine posts and communications, promoting use of NCTSN resources through targeted dissemination efforts and development of new tools and platforms. Respond to emerging national events • Partner with the Director of Terrorism and Disaster for the development of messaging relevant to emergent issues. • Make key decisions for which communications platforms to use for each issue/response. • Coordinate with product development to help disseminate "rapid response" resources through varying communication...

Description Under direction of Front Desk Supervisor, you will provide a full range of reception, and financial screening duties. Primary functions include, but are not limited to: checking in and checking out patients, including verifying patient demographics, updating insurances, collecting co-pays, cash reconciliation, scheduling follow up appointments and providing after visit summary duties. Pay Range: $23.49 - $33.34 Hourly Qualifications All Required: * Knowledge and understanding of HIPAA Regulations, Policies and Procedures, including proper requirements needed for release of patient information. * Ability to resolve co-pay issues including ability to count money and make change when accepting copays. * Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with staff, patients and public. * Ability to accurately file alphabetically and numerically. * Ability to type with moderate speed and accuracy. * Working knowledge of personal computer. * Ability to set...