What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLINIC PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT - Integrated Family Care position at Fort Healthcare Inc?
Fort HealthCare is a patient-centered hospital and healthcare system serving individuals, families, and businesses in Jefferson, Dane, and Walworth Counties. We are seeking a Clinic Patient Care Assistant to join our Integrated Family Care Clinic team.
Shift:
80 hours per bi-weekly pay period
Full time
Fort HealthCare is proud to be named a 14-time award winner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace award for Southeastern Wisconsin, a 4-time award winner of the USA Top Workplaces award, and a 2-time winner of their Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award for Purpose & Values.
In addition, Fort HealthCare is proud to be awarded the inaugural 2024 Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) Hospital Mentorship and Quality Champion Award. The Hospital Mentorship and Quality Champion award recognizes a hospital for demonstrating mentoring relationships and engagement through active participation, collaboration and the sharing of tools and resources with other hospitals.
Our Mission Statement is our daily guide to provide the best health care possible. We promote it widely for all we serve to read, understand and to help our public hold us accountable for the promises we make.
Our Mission Statement - Improve the Health and Well-being of Our Community.
Our Vision Statement provides each of us at Fort HealthCare with a goal. It is our motivation to improve constantly upon the level of care we provide, and the quality of services delivered.
Our Vision - Be the Healthiest Community in Wisconsin.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, education, and resources you need to perform your job and ample opportunities for professional growth.
This individual works under the supervision of the physician/APP and manager and effectively maintains a steady patient flow.
Responsibilities of this position include:
- Rooms patients and reviews health history, addresses preventative maintenance issues and is knowledgeable of age specific growth and development as related to the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient as appropriate. Accurately collects and records data as appropriate at the patient contact and requirements of The Joint Commission.
- Accurately collects and documents vital signs and other measurements specific to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and or geriatric patient.
- Assists with appointment scheduling of office visits/referrals/diagnostic testing/therapies/surgery. Responsible for working with the preauthorization department or insurance companies to initiate referrals and to obtain approvals, pre-certifications and prior authorizations for medical care and treatment.
- Follows proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) usage including donning and doffing.
- Performs laboratory testing covered by CLIA, prepares specimens for transport, and complies with all quality measures.
- Keeps all patient care areas cleaned and stocked with appropriate levels of medical supplies to enhance patient care and efficiency.
- Appropriately maintains and cleans patient care equipment and initiates requests for repairs (or replacements) through appropriate departments as necessary.
- Answer telephone, screen calls, take and deliver messages according to individual clinic practices.
- Conducts proper biohazard waste disposal and follows components of the Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan. Follows the FHC clinic decontamination and sterilization policy as appropriate to the specific clinic and equipment needs.
Requirements of this position include:
- High school diploma or GED required
- One to two years' medical office experience preferred
- Ability to effectively communicate, verbally, orally and in writing, in person and telephonically with co-workers, physicians, patients, and patient’s families; and computer skills required
- Medical terminology and telephone skills. Knowledge of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) usage including donning and doffing required
- BLS Certification and C.N.A. or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification required
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Competitive shift differentials (2nd,3rd, and weekends)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous PTO Plan
- Daycare
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible Spending
- Health Insurance
- Comprehensive Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Pharmacy Discount
- Tuition Assistance
- Vision and Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Parking
Licenses & Certifications
Required- CNA
- EMT Basic
