17 healthcare jobs found in uvalde

Responsible for providing community resource planning to referred patients and scheduled or walk-in community members. Coordinates the referral, service delivery, and documentation of the client assistance process to obtain medications from the pharmaceutical companies and other resources. Refers clients as appropriate. Reports to Patient Financial Services Manager. Non-Exempt position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Answers the telephone in a professional manner; screens calls, takes messages, directs calls appropriately. Maintains an organized, efficient filing system. Coordinates and conducts client intake services. Oncology resource management and research for unfunded patients. Coordinates all casework services with the social services staff under the supervision of the Patient Financial Services Manager. Establishes on-going referral relationships and communication with the physicians and their offices to assist clients in accessing medication assistance with the pharmaceutical...

To provide a superior level of cleaning quality in an assigned area to maintain a clean working environment. Cleans and disinfects all areas of the Hospital as assigned.  Cross trains in Laundry to clean sheets, towels, blankets, wash cloths, etc.  Reports to Environmental Services Director. Non-Exempt position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms in a clean, neat and sanitary manner. Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure. Uses and performs routine maintenance on all equipment. Collect and transports trash and medical waste in appropriate manner to disposal area. Replenishes supplies as needed. Responds to EVS calls in a timely manner. Records work completed on Area Assignment Checklist As Laundry Aide Sort dirty linen, wash, dry, fold and place in appropriate storage bins. Treat soiled linens according to rules and regulations...

Provides general administrative support to the Chief Nursing Officer and Clinical Departments staff, employees and all department visitors through a variety of clerical activities and tasks. Reports to Chief Nursing Officer. Non-Exempt position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Maintains procedures and controls to promote communication and adequate and timely information flow throughout clinical departments and other applicable departments when needed. Plans, organizes, and coordinates projects and events for the CNO and all respective departments under the CNO responsibility. Uses discretion, precision, accuracy and appropriateness when compiling reports, creating, interpreting and managing correspondence and distributing documents. Maintains all subscriptions for CNO and respective directors. Answers the telephone in a professional manner, directs calls, and takes messages as appropriate. Screens incoming mail and correspondence and routes outgoing mail, including copying and...

Responsible for the insurance billing process between the physician office and insurance companies, federal agencies and third party payers.  Audits patient accounts to ensure procedure, charges and coding accuracy.  Effectively bills claims electronically and coordinates and maintains updated edits.  Collects payments from payers and posts to patient accounts promptly and accurately. Resolves all credit balances and follow up on aged accounts timely. Reports to UMSA Revenue Cycle Manager and Practice Director. Non-Exempt position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Works daily electronic billing files and submits insurance claims to payers either electronically or paper in a timely manner to avoid denials due to filing deadlines.  Reviews daily edit reports from the clinic billing system and makes necessary corrections to allow electronic submission. Monitors bill holds and coordinates with other departments to resolve issues and facilitate timely claim submission. Reviews claims for...

Assist nurses with patient care to include, but not limited to taking vitals, perform EKGs, starting IVs, collecting specimens, and other duties within their scope of practice.  Will keep patients informed of delays and approximate wait times to be seen by Provider.  During the wait time, will round with patients to assess needs and communicate any changes in condition to the nurse for further reassessment.  Supervised by the Emergency Room Director. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides supportive care to the Emergency Department patients under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse or physician.  Performs approved procedures per policy. Maintains patient comfort and safety while waiting to be treated. Escorts patients to restrooms when appropriate and collects specimens as needed. Takes vital signs on patients. Performs EKGs and starts IVs when requested by registered nurse or physician. Prioritizes work and provides prompt and efficient service. Documents patient care...

Responsible for landscaping and grounds maintenance services for the facility.  Weeds beds, mows, edges and waters the grounds. Reports to Director of Facility Services. Non-Exempt position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Responsible for the upkeep of facility grounds.  Ensures landscaping is uniform with a satisfactory appearance. Participates in turf management, maintenance of irrigation systems and distribution of herbicides/pesticides. Follows established schedules for trimming/pruning, fertilizing, mowing the lawn, planting, etc. Uses various pieces of equipment and tools to maintain grounds. Performs routine maintenance on equipment/tools and documents appropriately. Ensures all outside walkways are clear of debris, snow and ice. Maintains all facility roadways/drives. Ensures lawn work sites are clean and tools and equipment returned to storage. Stays current with new landscaping techniques, supplies and equipment. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education High school...

Assist nurses with patient care to include, but not limited to taking vitals, perform EKGs, starting IVs, collecting specimens, and other duties within their scope of practice.  Will keep patients informed of delays and approximate wait times to be seen by Provider.  During the wait time, will round with patients to assess needs and communicate any changes in condition to the nurse for further reassessment.  Supervised by the Emergency Room Director. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides supportive care to the Emergency Department patients under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse or physician.  Performs approved procedures per policy. Maintains patient comfort and safety while waiting to be treated. Escorts patients to restrooms when appropriate and collects specimens as needed. Takes vital signs on patients. Performs EKGs and starts IVs when requested by registered nurse or physician. Prioritizes work and provides prompt and efficient service. Documents patient care...

Directs and coordinates all nursing care for Labor and Delivery, Nursery, and Post Partum units for adult and newborn patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards for patients on an outpatient and inpatient basis. Reports to OB Manager. Non-Exempt position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs Registered Nurse duties within the RN scope of practice. Responsible for management of laboring patient and fetal monitoring. Responsible for care of the newborn from birth through discharge to home or a higher level of care, including the duties of resuscitation, stabilization, and intermediate care. Responsible for education to new mothers on breastfeeding resources and techniques.  Consults with lactation consultant when needed. Recovers patients after deliveries, c-sections, or other procedures. Performs admission and daily assessments. Provides instructions to patients, family members, significant others as appropriate. Communicates information about the delivery...

Responds to the physical, mental, social and emotional needs of terminally ill patients and their families by providing direct and indirect patient care in their home. Performs general nursing duties with appropriate supervision. Reports to Hospice Administrator. Non-Exempt position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs Registered Nurse duties within the RN scope of practice. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process. Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by writing and initiating plan of care, regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs, revising the plan of care as necessary. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions.  Includes the patient and the family in the planning process. Initiates appropriate...

Responsible for evaluation, assessment, goal-setting, and planning of physical therapy treatments for patients referred by a qualified healthcare practitioner appropriately licensed in the State of Texas.  The physical therapist shall supervise the administration of treatments and physical agents in an effort to maximize performance and level of function by restoring function, ensuring safety, and preventing disability following injury, disease, or physical disability.  Reports to Physical Therapy Director. Non-Exempt position.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Directs the department’s certified staff, including Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides. Observes and evaluates treatment effect, recommends change to healthcare provider as needed. Performs an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided.  Performs reassessments as required.  Patients include neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, geriatrics and the general patient...

Responsible for administering physical therapy treatment as supervised by licensed Physical Therapist after initial evaluation. Administers treatment and physical agents as supervised by the therapist in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.  Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of function by restoring function, ensuring safety, and preventing disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. Reports to Physical Therapy Director. Non-Exempt position.  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Responsible for providing treatment as directed by Physical Therapist as defined by scope of practice. Treats patients in accordance with Physical Therapy standards of care and practice. Observes and evaluates treatment effect, discusses observations with the Physical Therapist. Assesses patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation.  Communicates appropriately...

Performs lab draws on patients of all ages, ranging from newborns to geriatric in all areas of the hospital, including inpatient, outpatient laboratory, emergency room and trauma. Reports to Laboratory Manager. Non-Exempt position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs specialty blood draws on patients as needed, including blood gases, blood culture collections, etc. Receives phlebotomy specimens in Meditech system per policy. Performs lab draws, including both venipuncture and skin puncture. Documents draws in medical record accurately and timely. Labels and records all test tubes, logs procedures, files paperwork appropriately. Separates and disposes all sharps in appropriate waste container. Maintain inventory. Orders supplies when needed. Requires minimal supervision in performance of job duties. Prioritize STAT orders, ASAP orders, scheduled orders and outpatients. Assists laboratory technician and performs clerical work when needed. Reviews patient requisitions to verify...

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the office/clinical setting. Assists nursing and medical staff with routine examinations and patient treatments.  Provides relief support to the receptionist when needed. Reports to UMSA Director. Non-Exempt position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs Licensed Vocational Nurse/Certified Medical Assistant duties within the LVN/CMA scope of practice. Provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a physician.  Ensures accurate and complete documentation in the EHR in a timely manner. Evaluates outcomes, consults with other health team members as required and adjusts nursing care processes to ensure optimal patient care Performs assessment on patients prior to being seen by physician. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population, including pain assessment using valid pain scale. Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain, assesses...

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the office/clinical setting. Assists nursing and medical staff with routine examinations and patient treatments.  Provides relief support to the receptionist when needed. Reports to UMSA Director. Non-Exempt position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs Licensed Vocational Nurse/Certified Medical Assistant duties within the LVN/CMA scope of practice. Provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a physician.  Ensures accurate and complete documentation in the EHR in a timely manner. Evaluates outcomes, consults with other health team members as required and adjusts nursing care processes to ensure optimal patient care Performs assessment on patients prior to being seen by physician. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population, including pain assessment using valid pain scale. Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain, assesses...

Ensures the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.  Ensures operating suite is adequately prepared for procedures.  Monitor PAR levels of all surgical instruments and supplies.  Coordinates the overall cleaning, decontamination, assembly and dispensing of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies needed for daily surgical/endoscopy procedures. Assist physician with endoscopy procedures. Reports to OR Director. Non-Exempt position.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Has knowledge of surgical instruments and an understanding of the procedures being performed in order to anticipate the surgeon's needs. Sets up the operating room with the proper instruments for the procedure, helps prep patients, assist with draping and pass surgical tools and supplies to the surgeon during the operation. Scrubs, gowns, and gloves Handles medications on the field in accordance with...