25 assistant support jobs found in Lake Charles, LA

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Nursing Admin Supervisor holds floor staff accountable for Service Excellence principles as well as huddles, bed side reporting, hourly rounding, AIDET, and the use of the white boards and reports issues to the Nurse Directors as appropriate. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Director of House Supervision RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Collaborates with Staffing Coordinator to appropriately staff units. Manages stressful situations effectively and professionally. Delegates appropriately and efficiently as needs are communicated from staff members. Conducts Nursing rounds every 2 hours on all nursing units or as needed. Maximizes patient flow by active involvement/supervision of ER and or activities and admission and discharge opportunities. Appropriately communicates and collaborates with the Administrator on call. Interprets policies and procedures, serving as a resource for staff members. Promotes teamwork. The...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Provides direct supervision of security officers, to include training, professional development and coaching. Directs daily security shift operations, field investigations, emergency drills, crime prevention activities, and all supporting documentation. 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. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Security Manager RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Supervises shift security operations Directs activity of security officers. Conducts daily team briefings. Ensures that daily activity reports are completed and accurate. Maintain daily shift...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Utilization Review Supervisor oversees day to day functions of the department and staff. The Manager actively seeks areas for department to improve (i.e - reduction in denials) &/ or be more efficient. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Practice Manager RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Responsible for reviewing patients' utilization records to identify patterns and to make recommendations for improvement Responsible for reviewing patient utilization data, trends, and patterns to identify areas of deficiency and suggest strategies to improve patient care. Responsible for reviewing patient's utilization records to ensure accurate and timely billing for services provided. Responsible for conducting utilization reviews in accordance with policies and procedures. Responsible for reviewing the daily held claims report and oversee correction of filing claims. Oversee documentation of providers and other employees to ensure...

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.  SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse 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...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: 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. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Receives patient from the waiting room and escorts the patient to the exam room. Assists with patient education in conjunction with the physician and/or mid level provider. 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 and family...

**Job Summary:** Under the direction of the supervisor or lead person, the Transporter will be responsible for transporting patients and visitors of all ages to and from various clinics and nursing units within the hospital as requested. This role reports directly to the Patient Escort Supervisor. **Responsibilities and Duties:** - Adhere to hospital policies for properly identifying patients using 2 patient identifiers. - Follow hand-off communication policies. - Maintain patient safety by securing patients correctly on transfer devices. - Use proper body mechanics when transporting patients. - Have knowledge of hospital/clinic layout and choose the safest and most expedient route for patient delivery. - Maintain direct communication with the patient during transportation to ensure comfort and security. - Prioritize transport requests. - Assist in mail collection and/or delivery when duties allow. **

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. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Security Manager 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....

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: 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. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Receives patient from the waiting room and escorts the patient to the exam room. Assists with patient education in conjunction with the physician and/or mid level provider. 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 and family...

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. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse 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...

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. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse 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...

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. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Security Manager 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....

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.  SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse 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...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The patient access specialist performs administrative duties including, but not limited to: referrals, maintain provider schedules, prior authorizations for procedures/tests/medications, schedule outside procedures/testing, and performs related processing duties for all patients being served by respective clinic. Duties are performed in the EMR system as appropriate. The patient access specialist is trained in performing a wide range of skilled administrative and clerical duties. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Practice Manager RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Knowledge of CPT coding and Medical Necessity of testing. Ensures criteria met prior to scheduling testing and/or procedures, including surgery. Greets each patient warmly and cheerfully. Knowledgeable about insurance processing and able to explain deductibles, co-insurance, co-payments, and how processing occurs. Handles incoming referrals. Answers phone with correct...

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. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Security Manager 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....

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.  SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse 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...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Psychiatric Case Manager supervises day to day functions of the department and staff. The manager actively seeks areas for department to improve (i.e - reduction in denials) &/ or be more efficient. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Director of Psychiatric Services RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Prepares information for notification letters for providers and employees. Performs utilization review in accordance with all state mandated regulations. Maintains compliance with regulation changes affecting utilization management. Performs continuing review on medical records and identification and need of on-going hospitalization. Reviews patients' records and evaluates patient progress. Obtains and reviews necessary medical reports and subsequent treatment plan requests to conduct review. Reviews and validates physician's orders, reports progress and unusual occurrences on patients. Receives & processes requests for...

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.  SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse 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...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Under the supervision of a RN, provides close observation of patients. Assists in the provision of a safe and clean environment. Communicates with nursing staff regarding any changes to patient's activity or behavior. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Obtains verbal report from the patient's nurse to include information regarding the patient's identified needs such as diagnosis, visual, auditory or language barriers. Positions self in patient room at bedside to maintain constant visual observation of the patient. Does not leave the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed by the nurse. Provides for patient comfort, safety, and satisfaction. Offers support and feedback to peers and staff. Applies principles of caring and healing in interactions with patients, families and other health care members. May not transfer patient for testing and procedures off the unit but must accompany and remain within arm's length of...

Security Officer 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...

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. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Security Manager 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...