49 assistant-support jobs found in Lake Charles, LA

Under the direction of the Patient Access Manager 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 directs and coordinates the responsibilities of the Patient Access Department all the while maintaining a positive demeanor and coaching employees and helping them grow in their positions. This employee strives to cultivate a positive environment for our team and our customers.    Minimum Requirements: High School graduate or GED certificate. Five years of working in the healthcare finance. Three years of supervisory experience. Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

Nursing Admin Supervisor 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.. 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. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE Graduate of approved Nursing School. 2 years...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Performs related processing duties for all patients being served by the respective clinic. As a member of the Outpatient Rehab team, the Patient Access Specialist is trained in performing a wide range of skilled administrative and clerical duties. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Answers phone with correct salutation. Takes messages when appropriate. Greets each patient warmly and cheerfully. Employee is familiar with CPT coding and Medical Necessity of testing. Employee ensures criteria met prior to scheduling testing and/or procedures, including surgery. Employee is knowledgeable about insurance processing and is able to explain deductibles, co-insurance, co-payments, and how processing occurs. Updates and scans updated information and forms into appropriate EMR system. Verification of insurance should be performed and documented. Records all messages into electronic EMR after completing request. If patient does not leave required information, patient...

Under the direction of the Director of Radiation Oncology 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 obtaining updated and accurate patient demographics, physician and insurance carrier/policy information and collection of patient liability in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures. Transcribe dictation from physicians or healthcare personnel, including patient histories, diagnoses, and medical treatments, analysis of test results, medications and prognoses. Data may include discharge summaries. Assists in the planning, and coordinating of activates and meetings. Prepares necessary agenda and minutes for the department.

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...

The Patient Account Representative position requirements: Accurately evaluates each account in order to determine what is needed, what is left outstanding and what steps are necessary to resolve the account. Communicates with all patients regarding their account status, follows appropriate payment guidelines with approaching patients for payment in full, payment plans and future payment information as appropriate per the call. Assigned tasks by ensuring completion timeliness, understands statement paths, UCC, MVA, Bankruptcy and deceased patient processes in order to properly offer assistance to patients.

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Under the direction of the supervisor or lead person, transports patients and visitors of all ages to and from various clinics and nursing units within the hospital as requested. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Adheres to LCMH policies to properly identify patients using 2 patient identifiers. Adheres to hand off communication policy. Maintains patient safety by correctly securing patients on transfer device. Utilizes proper body mechanics when transporting patients. Knowledge of hospital/clinic layout and utilizes safest and most expedient route for patients delivery. Maintains direct communication with the patient while transporting to ensure patient comfort and security. Prioritizes transport requests. Assists in mail collection and/or delivery when duties allow. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or equivalent preferred CPR certified Basic computer skills. Effective communication skills, solid team player and a commitment to providing...

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 prepares written reports; Responds to...

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...

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. 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 history in the patient medical record. Enters the patient’s pharmacy into the patient medical...

To manage and coordinate discharge planning/Utilization review requires positive interpersonal relationships with physician and payors.

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...

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. 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 history in the patient medical record. Enters the patient’s pharmacy into the patient medical...

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: The patient access specialist 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 specialist 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...

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...