Cape Cod Healthcare

Schedules multiple locations, and services.   Description:   Must be courteous to customers, clients and other employees of the organization. Collects co-pays when necessary. Identifies and verifies existing insurance. Counsels patients, financially. Interacts with case managers for admission/service appropriateness. Bed placement. Obtains required signatures and authorizations. Obtains/issues Advance Beneficiary Notices. Interacts with Department Managers/Supervisors, Physicians, Nursing and Nursing Management. Obtains patient consents for service and billing authorization. Presents patient with information on Advance Directives (Healthcare Proxy) Produces and distributes necessary paperwork. Obtains all required approvals and reference numbers according to policy (insurance specific). Notifies and obtains signatures for patients’ rights. Ensures accuracy of demographic patient information obtained. Other duties may be assigned.

To obtain accurate and complete patient information and payer verification in a Customer focused manner to assure expedient care and accurate billing   Description:   Interview patient and/or patient representative to obtain required information necessary to complete the registration process in the hospital information system and maintains the accuracy, confidentiality and integrity of the automated database. Coordinate and communicate accurate and updated registration/admission/and pre-admission activities with Medical Records, Care/Case Management, Utilization Management, Physicians' offices, Patient accounts, and any other hospital departments, as may be required, to support the appropriate, accurate, safe and effective patient care.  Initiate and maintain organized files and records, related to orders, payer authorizations, booking slips, schedules, and others per department procedure. Contacts patients, employers, insurers and patient representatives to obtain insurance and...

To obtain accurate and complete patient information and payer verification in a Customer focused manner to assure expedient care and accurate billing   Description:   Interview patient and/or patient representative to obtain required information necessary to complete the registration process in the hospital information system and maintains the accuracy, confidentiality and integrity of the automated database. Coordinate and communicate accurate and updated registration/admission/and pre-admission activities with Medical Records, Care/Case Management, Utilization Management, Physicians' offices, Patient accounts, and any other hospital departments, as may be required, to support the appropriate, accurate, safe and effective patient care.  Initiate and maintain organized files and records, related to orders, payer authorizations, booking slips, schedules, and others per department procedure. Contacts patients, employers, insurers and patient representatives to obtain insurance and...

To obtain accurate and complete patient information and payer verification in a Customer focused manner to assure expedient care and accurate billing   Description:   Interview patient and/or patient representative to obtain required information necessary to complete the registration process in the hospital information system and maintains the accuracy, confidentiality and integrity of the automated database. Coordinate and communicate accurate and updated registration/admission/and pre-admission activities with Medical Records, Care/Case Management, Utilization Management, Physicians' offices, Patient accounts, and any other hospital departments, as may be required, to support the appropriate, accurate, safe and effective patient care.  Initiate and maintain organized files and records, related to orders, payer authorizations, booking slips, schedules, and others per department procedure. Contacts patients, employers, insurers and patient representatives to obtain insurance and...

Performs a comprehensive nursing assessment upon admission of the patient including physiological, physiopsychological and environmental factors as well as health history to provide for the safety and quality of care treatment or services. Integrates all pertinent data gathered on assessment and identifies problems that form the basis of a plan of care, adhering to case management objectives.   Description:   Maintain annual HHRG values at the National Standard as appropriate. Utilize HHRG values to establish visit frequency and to establish appropriate interdisciplinary utilization. Annual outcomes meet National Benchmarks. Refers to community resources as appropriate. Evaluates the clinical needs of the patient; initiates, develops, implements and makes necessary revisions to the patient's plan of care; addresses all problems in the plan of care and documents  accordingly. Participates in inter-disciplinary patient case conferences; evaluates effectiveness of established  plan of...

Supervises and leads therapeutic exercise sessions for participants. Records exercise responses and adverse reactions or clinical problems. Participates in education and behavior modification.   Description:   Records blood pressures, observes patient's condition, observes monitor for indications of positive tests or other complications. Performs pulse oximetry recognizing variation in methods and testing parameters required for various age groups. Responds to cardiac arrests. Develops proficiency in operating exercise testing system.

Performs a comprehensive nursing assessment upon admission of the patient including physiological, physiopsychological and environmental factors as well as health history to provide for the safety and quality of care treatment or services. Integrates all pertinent data gathered on assessment and identifies problems that form the basis of a plan of care, adhering to case management objectives.   Description:   Maintain annual HHRG values at the National Standard as appropriate. Utilize HHRG values to establish visit frequency and to establish appropriate interdisciplinary utilization. Annual outcomes meet National Benchmarks. Refers to community resources as appropriate. Evaluates the clinical needs of the patient; initiates, develops, implements and makes necessary revisions to the patient's plan of care; addresses all problems in the plan of care and documents  accordingly. Participates in inter-disciplinary patient case conferences; evaluates effectiveness of established  plan of...

Responsible for assisting in the creation of the annual budget as well as maintenance, training and reporting from the budgeting system.   Description:   System administration Routine daily weekly and monthly system maintenance ensure all automatic import processes are running correctly and resolve any errors set up new accounts and maintain existing hierarchies Continuous review of system processes to optimize performance and usability  Test and deploy application updates  Work with vendor to resolve custom requests Creation of the annual budget  Build and maintain budget model ensure data integrity  Develop best practices for forecasting and review of prior activity  Write reports to assist with review of budget information  Assist and or conduct budget workshops with management  Ensure budget is properly formatted and propagated to all downstream systems  Compile and analyze data to support operations and finance in review of the budget Develop reports  Understand various...

This role directs CCHC’s planning and execution of key strategic and governmental affairs efforts.   Description:   Under the direction of the SVP, provides planning, project management, and evaluation of strategic and government affairs initiatives. Monitors execution of strategic plan and works with hospital and physician leaders to achieve successful implementation of CCHC’s strategies. Acts as Strategy Division’s key contact with internal and external leaders to move strategic projects forward through successful completion.  Regularly interfaces with leaders of CCHC corporate and hospital divisions. Works closely with the SVP to understand financial and programmatic impacts of new State and Federal policies on CCHC. Plays a significant lead role in the creation of CCHC’s filings to the MA Health Policy Commission to ensure through, accurate and timing applications and positive relationships. Oversees and recommends cost accounting processes and reporting to improve strategic...

Performs receptionist/secretarial duties on Patient Care units and functions as the central communication source in the Nursing Station.   Description:   Accurately transcribes physicians' orders; completes necessary forms, requisitions and communications necessary to implement orders. Sustains proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems). Maintains accurate and complete patient records on assigned nursing units. - Initiates and assembles charts - Initiates and maintains Kardex - Initiates demographics            Maintains adequate quantity of forms, materials and supplies on assigned unit. Maintains reference materials such as policy and procedure manuals as requested. Responds in a professional and courteous manner in all telephone and verbal communications skills with internal and external customers   Maintains harmonious and cooperative relations with fellow employees, medical staff, patients and guests. Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies...

Under the direction of the clinician, department supervisor or designee, provide the highest standards of clinical support to the MACC practice. Delivers excellent customer service to patients through participation in a medical care team. Demonstrates a high level of competence with clinical support in accordance with MACC’s policies and procedures.   Description:   Under the direct supervision of the clinician, department supervisor or designee, assists in providing clinical care to office patients Manages clinicians’ daily schedule and patient flow to expedite care and maximize clinical time  Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms  Obtains relevant information and takes vital signs as indicated (i.e. height, weight, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation). Inputs pertinent clinical information into the electronic health record timely and with accuracy and performs a complete medication reconciliation Assists clinicians with clinical procedures and/or...

Performs receptionist secretarial duties on Patient Care units and functions as the central communication source in the Nursing Station   Description:   Accurately transcribes physicians' orders; completes necessary forms, requisitions and communications necessary to implement orders.         Sustains proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems). Maintains accurate and complete patient records on assigned nursing units Initiates and assembles charts Initiates and maintains Kardex Initiates demographics            Maintains adequate quantity of forms, materials and supplies on assigned unit. Maintains reference materials such as policy and procedure manuals as requested.        Responds in a professional and courteous manner in all telephone and verbal communications skills with internal and external customers.            Maintains harmonious and cooperative relations with fellow employees, medical staff, patients and guests.           Adheres to safety,...

To provide direct nursing care to the residents patients and to supervise the day to day nursing activities performed by the nursing assistants Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal state and local standards guideline and regulations that govern our facility ensuring that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times   Description:   Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility. Must complete all administrative functions as outlined in the job description. Must be able to perform all tasks as a RN pertaining to the Drug Administration tasks of the job, as outlined in the job description. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques. Ensure that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another. Ensure that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies,...

Performs as a member of the Emergency Center Nursing Team to assist physicians and staff nurses in providing care to Emergency Center patients in accordance with established policy and procedures.   Description:   Participates as a frontline care giver to patients in the Emergency Center Provides direct patient care and collects physical, psychological and social patient data under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Participates in development of the patient care plan under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Assists in the timely, complete and proper provision of patient care as established through regulatory agency recommendations and standards as well as Cape Cod Hospital Emergency Center policies, procedures, standards and protocols.  Follows patient etiquette guidelines as written in Emergency Department policy. Is familiar with equipment in the department and the location of all items. Assists in transporting patients within the department as well as within the facility...

Performs as a member of the Emergency Center Nursing Team to assist physicians and staff nurses in providing care to Emergency Center patients in accordance with established policy and procedures.   Description:   Participates as a frontline care giver to patients in the Emergency Center Provides direct patient care and collects physical, psychological and social patient data under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Participates in development of the patient care plan under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Assists in the timely, complete and proper provision of patient care as established through regulatory agency recommendations and standards as well as Cape Cod Hospital Emergency Center policies, procedures, standards and protocols.  Follows patient etiquette guidelines as written in Emergency Department policy. Is familiar with equipment in the department and the location of all items. Assists in transporting patients within the department as well as within the facility...

Performs receptionist/secretarial duties on Patient Care units and functions as the central communication source in the Nursing Station.   Description:   Accurately transcribes physicians' orders; completes necessary forms, requisitions and communications necessary to implement orders. Sustains proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems). Maintains accurate and complete patient records on assigned nursing units. - Initiates and assembles charts - Initiates and maintains Kardex - Initiates demographics            Maintains adequate quantity of forms, materials and supplies on assigned unit. Maintains reference materials such as policy and procedure manuals as requested. Responds in a professional and courteous manner in all telephone and verbal communications skills with internal and external customers   Maintains harmonious and cooperative relations with fellow employees, medical staff, patients and guests. Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies...

Assists in a variety of surgical procedures/operations under the direct supervision of the surgeon and registered nurse.   Description:   Demonstrates a good technical knowledge of the surgical environment, principles of infection control and sterility and uses this knowledge in assisting the Registered Nurse and Surgeon to provide a safe surgical environment which supports quality patient care.  Prepares the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes and sterile solutions. Maintains a sterile environment according to hospital policy and AORN Standards of Care. Able to perform the scrub technician functions for all services and specialties. Assembles sterile and non-sterile equipment and adjusts as necessary to ensure proper working condition. During surgery passes instruments, and other sterile supplies to surgeon and surgeon’s assistants. Holds retractors, cuts sutures, helps count sponges, needles, supplies and instruments.  Prepares, cares...

Performs as a member of the Nursing Team various duties assisting Staff Nurses in the treatment and care of patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.   Description:   Participates in the nursing process during delivery of patient care. Assists in providing nursing care to patients and collects data for assessment of physical, psychological, and social dimensions under the direction of the Registered Nurse.  Participates in implementing a formal plan of care for the patient under the direction of the Registered Nurse.  Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems). Assists in orientation of other personnel to the unit under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Participates in at least four unit staff meetings per year, attends mandatory programs.  Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures. Assesses personal and learning development needs.  Regularly updates knowledge of techniques and regulations...

To assist in the operation of the EEG Department and standard, routine and portable EEG tests per physician's order.   Description:   Perform EEG tests.  Observe and notate abnormal wave forms Maintain, calibrate, adjust and troubleshoot EEG equipment Document patient movements, clinical events and artifactual wave form Perform activating procedures to demonstrate abnormalities in the EEG wave form Include all pertinent patient information in technician report Makes discriminating observations and communicate with the reading/on-call neurologist Enter and result charges for each patient accordingly   Assist in daily operation of department. Assist in departmental planning, development of policies and procedures and quality assurance program.  Maintain professional growth and development through approved seminars and professional affiliations. Perform other work related duties as requested/required.

Performs as a member of the Nursing Team various duties assisting Staff Nurses in the treatment and care of patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.   Description:   Participates in the nursing process during delivery of patient care. Assists in providing nursing care to patients and collects data for assessment of physical, psychological, and social dimensions under the direction of the Registered Nurse.  Participates in implementing a formal plan of care for the patient under the direction of the Registered Nurse.  Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems). Assists in orientation of other personnel to the unit under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Participates in at least four unit staff meetings per year, attends mandatory programs.  Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures. Assesses personal and learning development needs.  Regularly updates knowledge of techniques and regulations...