Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

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. EDUCATION : High school diploma or equivalent required. Knowledge and training in medical terminology, keyboarding, and computer skills preferred. Basic skills in Microsoft Office preferred. EXPERIENCE: Previous experience preferred in the areas of scheduling. Computer literacy, required. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Broad range of administrative and technical skills in the context of the healthcare environment. Impacts activities in other work areas on a frequent basis and contributes in multiple work areas. Make decisions based on departmental policy. Demonstrates critical thought process and can work independently....

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. EDUCATION : High school diploma or equivalent required. Knowledge and training in medical terminology, keyboarding, and computer skills preferred. Basic skills in Microsoft Office preferred. EXPERIENCE: Previous experience preferred in the areas of scheduling. Computer literacy, required. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Broad range of administrative and technical skills in the context of the healthcare environment. Impacts activities in other work areas on a frequent basis and contributes in multiple work areas. Make decisions based on departmental policy. Demonstrates critical thought process and can work independently....

Lab Phlebotomist DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Lab Phlebotomist will collect blood samples through the use of skin puncture and venipuncture techniques, urine samples, and other specialty collections. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Use and maintain Mobile devices and Spectra link phones according to policy. Utilizes departmental communication platforms. Meets blood culture contamination rate of < 1.0%, if applicable campus/area. Utilize blood diversion devices. Meets rejected specimen rate of < 2%, if applicable campus/area. Utilizes proper hand washing. Assists clerks with receiving specimens, answering the phone and other duties when available. Meets established turnaround times for STAT, In AM, Timed, and routine orders. Practice methods of preventing infection during venipuncture/skin puncture. Utilizes laboratory computer system, collection lists, kiosk system, and pending logs. Ensure proper collection for specimen integrity. Recognizes anatomic regions and components of...

Lab Phlebotomist DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Lab Phlebotomist will collect blood samples through the use of skin puncture and venipuncture techniques, urine samples, and other specialty collections. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Use and maintain Mobile devices and Spectra link phones according to policy. Utilizes departmental communication platforms. Meets blood culture contamination rate of < 1.0%, if applicable campus/area. Utilize blood diversion devices. Meets rejected specimen rate of < 2%, if applicable campus/area. Utilizes proper hand washing. Assists clerks with receiving specimens, answering the phone and other duties when available. Meets established turnaround times for STAT, In AM, Timed, and routine orders. Practice methods of preventing infection during venipuncture/skin puncture. Utilizes laboratory computer system, collection lists, kiosk system, and pending logs. Ensure proper collection for specimen integrity. Recognizes anatomic regions and components of...

Lab Phlebotomist DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Lab Phlebotomist will collect blood samples through the use of skin puncture and venipuncture techniques, urine samples, and other specialty collections. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Use and maintain Mobile devices and Spectra link phones according to policy. Utilizes departmental communication platforms. Meets blood culture contamination rate of < 1.0%, if applicable campus/area. Utilize blood diversion devices. Meets rejected specimen rate of < 2%, if applicable campus/area. Utilizes proper hand washing. Assists clerks with receiving specimens, answering the phone and other duties when available. Meets established turnaround times for STAT, In AM, Timed, and routine orders. Practice methods of preventing infection during venipuncture/skin puncture. Utilizes laboratory computer system, collection lists, kiosk system, and pending logs. Ensure proper collection for specimen integrity. Recognizes anatomic regions and components of...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The MA is responsible for providing provider support as applicable, and comprehensive direct care to patients and their families under the direction of the provider. This position supports the Practice Director and Manager in coordinating and leading practice personnel to ensure consistent standards of practice and competencies in the delivery of patient care services. The position will perform duties within the scope of practice, ensuring consistency with Memorial Medical Group policies and procedures, standards of care, approved protocols, standing orders and guidelines. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Receives patient from the waiting room and escorts the patient to the exam room. Obtains and records all in-take information in the patient medical record. Records any other department specific information in patient chart. Adheres to all government documentation requirements. Records patient critical lab values, adverse reactions and pertinent information...

Cafeteria Food Service Worker DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Serves meals to visitors and staff of Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and provides additional services as needed. Serves patients meals and delivers to nursing unit. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Maintains the privacy, safety, and dignity of each customer by observing client confidentiality and by strictly adhering to safety and sanitation standards. Respects hospital equipment and property. Keep assigned work area, tools and equipment clean according to master cleaning schedule. Other duties and tasks as assigned by manager Conduct self in a calm and purposeful manner during stressful situations Contributes to a non-discriminating, non-hostile environment Completes assignments within the time constraints allowed Communicates issues in regards to safety, patients, and/or uncomplicated tasks to peers, supervisors and subordinates as appropriate Provides excellent customer service and maintains a positive attitude towards clients,...

Staff Nurse (RN) DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Registered Nurse (RN) works with his/her team partner(s), using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate direct patient care. The Registered Nurse (RN) works with his/her team partner(s) to provide quality patient care. As a member of the Patient Care Team, the RN provides hands-on care to patients. Is responsible for making sound clinical decisions and to provide a comprehensive delivery of care to each individual patient; provide a wide variety of patient care activities and services. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Possesses competency in use of technology and computers. Demonstrates competency in the use of Smart Pumps. Demonstrates competency in administering medication. Has knowledge of and utilizes unit specific equipment appropriately. Organizes patient care and general unit activities to accomplish required functions with delegation of these activities to other staff as appropriate. Collaborates with...

CT Technologist DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Works closely with all Radiology personnel including the Cat Scan Supervisor, Administrative Director, Medical Director, and Radiologists to perform technical procedures in the Department of Radiology to include Cat Scan Procedures. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Ability to compute proper imaging techniques and contrast media administration. Provides safe contrast media administration. Evaluates orders for proper requisition entry/correlating to proper selection on CT scanner. Obtains complete patient history and documents required information of requisition. Performs routine scheduled exams in a timely fashion. Performs Assessment Plans Patient Care Educates Patient/Family Provides Age Specific Care For Patients Served Practices Radiation Protection Practices performance improvement. Uses good judgment and concern for patients comfort and safety when transferring to exam table. Basic knowledge of CT exams and routinely produces quality exams....

CT Technologist DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Works closely with all Radiology personnel including the Cat Scan Supervisor, Administrative Director, Medical Director, and Radiologists to perform technical procedures in the Department of Radiology to include Cat Scan Procedures. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Ability to compute proper imaging techniques and contrast media administration. Provides safe contrast media administration. Evaluates orders for proper requisition entry/correlating to proper selection on CT scanner. Obtains complete patient history and documents required information of requisition. Performs routine scheduled exams in a timely fashion. Performs Assessment Plans Patient Care Educates Patient/Family Provides Age Specific Care For Patients Served Practices Radiation Protection Practices performance improvement. Uses good judgment and concern for patients comfort and safety when transferring to exam table. Basic knowledge of CT exams and routinely produces quality exams....

Patient Access Specialist (Insurance) DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Patient Access Supervisor this employee is responsible for promoting a caring and compassionate environment that allows Lake Charles Memorial Hospital to provide an individualized experience to our patients. This employee is devoted to promoting excellent patient and provider relations that encourage a lasting connection. This position gives our patients the access to the care they need by ensuring all scheduled and unscheduled procedures have been authorized by the payer. As well as providing a patient estimate prior to services, when possible, to ensure point of service collections are completed in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Employee is knowledgeable of the LCMH Financial Assistance program and is well versed and able to give a clear definition of the program to all customers. Employee is able to recognize when someone may...

Patient Access Representative DESCRIPTION OF POSITION/RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Greets all customers in a professional and friendly manner. Employee’s body language and tone are welcoming and exudes care and compassion. Quickly ascertain the reason for the visit and ensure the patient is in the correct area. Ensure patients receive a timely registration and typically do not exceed 15 minutes as to keep the patient flow moving thru the area, this also ensures that the clinical schedules are not affected by registration processes. Collects updated demographic information and accurately codes information on all patients, including but not limited to: contact numbers, emergency contact, mailing address, Living Will information, email address, marital status, Patient Type, Point of Origin, Service, Arrival By, OP Location, Visit Status, Insurance Payer, Insurance policy and group number, insurance subscriber, Physician, and occurrence Codes. Employee completes patient estimates using...

Lab Phlebotomist DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Lab Phlebotomist will collect blood samples through the use of skin puncture and venipuncture techniques, urine samples, and other specialty collections. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Use and maintain Mobile devices and Spectra link phones according to policy. Utilizes departmental communication platforms. Meets blood culture contamination rate of < 1.0%, if applicable campus/area. Utilize blood diversion devices. Meets rejected specimen rate of < 2%, if applicable campus/area. Utilizes proper hand washing. Assists clerks with receiving specimens, answering the phone and other duties when available. Meets established turnaround times for STAT, In AM, Timed, and routine orders. Practice methods of preventing infection during venipuncture/skin puncture. Utilizes laboratory computer system, collection lists, kiosk system, and pending logs. Ensure proper collection for specimen integrity. Recognizes anatomic regions and components of...

Job Summary: As a Patient Access Representative, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional customer service to patients and their families. You will be responsible for assisting patients with the registration process, verifying insurance information, and collecting necessary signatures and documents to ensure a seamless admission or registration process. Your attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals will contribute to the overall success of our healthcare facility. Responsibilities: - Greet and assist patients and their families in a friendly and professional manner - Complete the registration process by gathering and verifying patient information, insurance details, and necessary signatures - Review and update patient demographics and insurance information in the system accurately - Answer patient inquiries regarding admission procedures, insurance coverage, and financial obligations - Collaborate with...

Memorial Medical Group Staff Nurse (RN) DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing provider support as applicable, and comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families under the direction of the provider. This position supports the Practice Director and Manager in coordinating and leading practice personnel to ensure consistent standards of practice and competencies in the delivery of patient care services. The position will perform duties within the scope of practice, ensuring consistency with Memorial Medical Group policies and procedures, standards of care, approved protocols, standing orders and guidelines. The position will also adhere to practice standards governed by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Completes all chemo and infusion prior authorizations. Demonstrates competency in administering medication. Follows evidence-based policies and procedures to guide nursing practice. Understands and...

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 certain...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The MA is responsible for providing provider support as applicable, and comprehensive direct care to patients and their families under the direction of the provider.  This position supports the Practice Director and Manager in coordinating and leading practice personnel to ensure consistent standards of practice and competencies in the delivery of patient care services.  The position will perform duties within the scope of practice, ensuring consistency with Memorial Medical Group policies and procedures, standards of care, approved protocols, standing orders and guidelines. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Receives patient from the waiting room and escorts the patient to the exam room. Obtains and records all in-take information in the patient medical record.  Records any other department specific information in patient chart.  Adheres to all government documentation requirements. Records patient critical lab values, adverse reactions and pertinent information...

Patient Access Representative DESCRIPTION OF POSITION/RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Greets all customers in a professional and friendly manner. Employee’s body language and tone are welcoming and exudes care and compassion. Quickly ascertain the reason for the visit and ensure the patient is in the correct area. Ensure patients receive a timely registration and typically do not exceed 15 minutes as to keep the patient flow moving thru the area, this also ensures that the clinical schedules are not affected by registration processes. Collects updated demographic information and accurately codes information on all patients, including but not limited to: contact numbers, emergency contact, mailing address, Living Will information, email address, marital status, Patient Type, Point of Origin, Service, Arrival By, OP Location, Visit Status, Insurance Payer, Insurance policy and group number, insurance subscriber, Physician, and occurrence Codes. Employee completes patient estimates using...

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...

Patient Access Representative DESCRIPTION OF POSITION/RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Greets all customers in a professional and friendly manner. Employee’s body language and tone are welcoming and exudes care and compassion. Quickly ascertain the reason for the visit and ensure the patient is in the correct area. Ensure patients receive a timely registration and typically do not exceed 15 minutes as to keep the patient flow moving thru the area, this also ensures that the clinical schedules are not affected by registration processes. Collects updated demographic information and accurately codes information on all patients, including but not limited to: contact numbers, emergency contact, mailing address, Living Will information, email address, marital status, Patient Type, Point of Origin, Service, Arrival By, OP Location, Visit Status, Insurance Payer, Insurance policy and group number, insurance subscriber, Physician, and occurrence Codes. Employee completes patient estimates using...