204 assistant-support jobs found in Lincoln, IL

Performs a wide variety of activities which may include both direct patient care activities for the clinic’s patients of all ages, as well as business office functions, depending on the size of the assigned clinic. All patient care is provided under the direct supervision of the physician and/or mid-level provider. REQUIRED SKILLS Assists healthcare providers with the patient care process in person, and over the telephone. Practices within scope and current standards of care. Responsible for customer satisfaction. Provides direct patient care that may include working with patients of all ages, in person and over the phone, completing tasks involving the use of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation skills, and administration of prescribed medications and treatments. All patient care is provided under the direct supervision of the physician and/or mid-level provider. Documents according to scope and current standard of care. Accountable for achieving quality standards....

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Physician, the Nurse Tech/Unit Secretary functions as a member of the patient care team to provide care to a designated group of patients.  Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values. REQUIRED SKILLS Provides care to patients under the direction of Registered Professional Nurse. Initiates suggestions to RN to clarify, alter, or individualize nursing care for changing patient needs. Initiates suggestions to RN to clarify, alter, or individualize nursing care for changing patient needs. Reinforces patients’ teaching relative to presenting conditions. Communications effectively with all members of the patient care team. Promotes cooperation and teamwork between departments. Documents care provided in the medical record accurately, timely and in an appropriate manner according to policies & procedures....

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Physician, the Nurse Tech/Unit Secretary functions as a member of the patient care team to provide care to a designated group of patients.      REQUIRED SKILLS Provides care to patients under the direction of Registered Professional Nurse. Initiates suggestions to RN to clarify, alter, or individualize nursing care for changing patient needs. Initiates suggestions to RN to clarify, alter, or individualize nursing care for changing patient needs. Reinforces patients’ teaching relative to presenting conditions. Communications effectively with all members of the patient care team. Promotes cooperation and teamwork between departments. Documents care provided in the medical record accurately, timely and in an appropriate manner according to policies & procedures. Provides transport and safe patient care during transport utilizing appropriate protocols. Applies and maintains restraining devices as directed. Monitors...

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Physician, the Nurse Tech/Unit Secretary functions as a member of the patient care team to provide care to a designated group of patients.    REQUIRED SKILLS Provides care to patients under the direction of Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Physician. Initiates suggestions to RN to clarify, alter, or individualize nursing care for changing patient needs. Reinforces patients’ teaching relative to presenting conditions. Communicates effectively with all members of the patient care team. Promotes cooperation and teamwork between departments. Documents care provided in the medical record accurately, timely and in an appropriate manner according to policies & procedures. Provides transport and safe patient care during transport utilizing appropriate protocols. Applies and maintains restraining devices as directed. Monitors suicidal patients in accordance with policies and procedures. Assists in all aspects of...

Maintains a safe and secure environment for patients, visitor, employees, and physicians. Provides a visible presence while patrolling and inspecting the property. Intervenes in difficult and sometimes physical situations to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, employees and physicians. *This is a Part-Time, Night shift position at Lincoln Memorial Hospital.  REQUIRED SKILLS Patrols buildings and grounds including fixed posts, walking patrols, or mobile patrols using company vehicle to travel around and between Memorial locations. Provides a visible deterrence to crime, prohibited activities, or suspicious activities. Intercedes in disputes between individuals by using verbal de-escalation techniques and skills to diffuse potentially violent patient, employee, or visitor situations. Physically manages combative, violent persons who criminally endanger staff, physicians, patients or visitors. Participates in property control procedures (accepts, records, stores, returns, or...

Maintains a safe and secure environment for patients, visitor, employees, and physicians. Provides a visible presence while patrolling and inspecting the property. Intervenes in difficult and sometimes physical situations to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, employees and physicians. *This is a PRN/As-Needed/Per Diem position at Lincoln Memorial Hospital.  REQUIRED SKILLS Patrols buildings and grounds including fixed posts, walking patrols, or mobile patrols using company vehicle to travel around and between Memorial locations. Provides a visible deterrence to crime, prohibited activities, or suspicious activities. Intercedes in disputes between individuals by using verbal de-escalation techniques and skills to diffuse potentially violent patient, employee, or visitor situations. Physically manages combative, violent persons who criminally endanger staff, physicians, patients or visitors. Participates in property control procedures (accepts, records, stores, returns, or...

Under supervision of the registered nurse, performs tasks and direct observation of patients and colleagues to support a safe patient care environment. *This is a Per Diem position* REQUIRED SKILLS 1. Maintains the safety and security of the patient.  Provides continuous observation and documentation for patients at risk for self-harm, elopement, or injury, as delegated by the RN. Under no circumstances is the patient to be left unattended.  Instructs patient to remain in bed or chair at all times until assistance arrives, as delegated by the RN. Calls out for assistance and/or utilizes call light for assistance in de-escalating patient and addressing at-risk behaviors. Observes and reports unusual conditions and/or change in patient behavior or appearance to the nurse. 2. Enforces adherence to infection prevention precautions for patients, colleagues, and visitors. Follows hospital policies to prevent the transmission of infections.  Sets up patient room with appropriate...

Performs nursing care procedures involving initial patient assessment, evaluation, and preliminary testing to meet patient needs; assists Physician with the care of patient. REQUIRED SKILLS Essential Functions and Job Duties   Collects and documents data regarding physical, psychological, and educational needs of patients of all ages. Differentiates among emergent, urgent, and non-urgent patients. Identifies signs or symptoms, which indicate a significant variance. Reports variances to Provider. Establishes priorities in clinic setting and collaborates with Provider regarding plan of care. Offers input to plan of care. Educates patient in plan of care; coordinates and communicates plan of care with the patient and/or patient’s family. Screens telephone calls from patients and evaluates for referral. Conducts pre-authorization for medication and ordered tests; completes appropriate forms. Schedules specialized procedures at the hospital; monitors need for follow-up. Arranges...

Performs nursing care procedures involving initial patient assessment, evaluation, and preliminary testing to meet patient needs; assists Physician with the care of patient. REQUIRED SKILLS Essential Functions and Job Duties   Collects and documents data regarding physical, psychological, and educational needs of patients of all ages. Differentiates among emergent, urgent, and non-urgent patients. Identifies signs or symptoms, which indicate a significant variance. Reports variances to Provider. Establishes priorities in clinic setting and collaborates with Provider regarding plan of care. Offers input to plan of care. Educates patient in plan of care; coordinates and communicates plan of care with the patient and/or patient’s family. Screens telephone calls from patients and evaluates for referral. Conducts pre-authorization for medication and ordered tests; completes appropriate forms. Schedules specialized procedures at the hospital; monitors need for follow-up. Arranges...

Performs nursing care procedures involving initial patient assessment, evaluation, and preliminary testing to meet patient needs; assists Physician with the care of patient. REQUIRED SKILLS Essential Functions and Job Duties   Collects and documents data regarding physical, psychological, and educational needs of patients of all ages. Differentiates among emergent, urgent, and non-urgent patients. Identifies signs or symptoms, which indicate a significant variance. Reports variances to Provider. Establishes priorities in clinic setting and collaborates with Provider regarding plan of care. Offers input to plan of care. Educates patient in plan of care; coordinates and communicates plan of care with the patient and/or patient’s family. Screens telephone calls from patients and evaluates for referral. Conducts pre-authorization for medication and ordered tests; completes appropriate forms. Schedules specialized procedures at the hospital; monitors need for follow-up. Arranges...

Assists in providing access to services provided at the hospital and/or other service area. Processes registration information for the patient visit, obtaining patient demographic and third party information with a high degree of accuracy, and performs financial collections. Performs the timely completion, preparation, and deployment of legal, ethical and compliance related documents that must be presented and thoroughly explained to the patient at the time of registration. Maintains knowledge of JCAHO, Patient Rights and Responsibilities, HIPAA, HMOs, Commercial Payers, and departmental / system policies and procedures. Provides Mammography Screening scheduling services to patients. Work may be performed in a patient care area. Serves as a liaison between ancillary departments and other Patient Access Services areas.        *This is a Full-Time, day time shift position at the Baylis Building.[08:30AM - 05:00PM] REQUIRED SKILLS Completes all steps of...

Performs a wide variety of patient care activities for the clinic’s patients of all ages, including general nursing care, administration of prescribed medications and treatments, education of patients and families, and response to patient telephone calls.  All care is provided under the supervision of the physician and/or mid-level provider.  REQUIRED SKILLS Follows nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation, incorporating physical as well as psycho-social needs of designated patient populations in person, and over the telephone. Practices within professional scope and current standards of care. Applies the Minimum Necessary Standard when accessing protected health information. Documents according to professional scope and current standard of care ensuring that entries are complete. Reviews quality audits and makes improvements accordingly. Assists in various aspects of patient flow process including, but not limited to securing/stocking necessary...

Maintains a safe and secure environment for patients, visitor, employees, and physicians. Provides a visible presence while patrolling and inspecting the property. Intervenes in difficult and sometimes physical situations to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, employees and physicians.  *This is a Full-Time, Night shift position [09:30PM - 06:00AM]. REQUIRED SKILLS Patrols buildings and grounds including fixed posts, walking patrols, or mobile patrols using company vehicle to travel around and between Memorial locations. Provides a visible deterrence to crime, prohibited activities, or suspicious activities. Intercedes in disputes between individuals by using verbal de-escalation techniques and skills to diffuse potentially violent patient, employee, or visitor situations. Physically manages combative, violent persons who criminally endanger staff, physicians, patients or visitors. Participates in property control procedures (accepts, records, stores, returns, or releases to...

Maintains a safe and secure environment for patients, visitor, employees, and physicians. Provides a visible presence while patrolling and inspecting the property. Intervenes in difficult and sometimes physical situations to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, employees and physicians.   *This is a Full-Time, Night shift position [09:30PM - 06:00AM].  REQUIRED SKILLS Patrols buildings and grounds including fixed posts, walking patrols, or mobile patrols using company vehicle to travel around and between Memorial Health locations. Provides a visible deterrence to crime, prohibited activities, or suspicious activities. Intercedes in disputes between individuals by using verbal de-escalation techniques and skills to diffuse potentially violent patient, employee, or visitor situations. Physically manages combative, violent persons who criminally endanger staff, physicians, patients or visitors. Participates in property control procedures (accepts, records, stores, returns, or...

Assists in providing access to services provided at the hospital and/or other service area. Processes registration information for the patient visit, obtaining patient demographic and third party information with a high degree of accuracy, and performs financial collections.  Performs the timely completion, preparation, and deployment of legal, ethical and compliance related documents that must be presented and thoroughly explained to the patient at the time of registration. Maintains knowledge of JCAHO, Patient Rights and Responsibilities, HIPAA, HMOs, Commercial Payers, and departmental / system policies and procedures. Provides Mammography Screening scheduling services to patients. Work may be performed in a patient care area. Serves as a liaison between ancillary departments and other Patient Access Services areas.  *This is a Full-Time, Night Shift position in the Emergency Room at Springfield Memorial Hospital.[09:45PM - 06:15AM]    REQUIRED SKILLS Completes all steps of...

Serves as the primary communication and information “hub” for the unit, answering telephones and patient call lights and ensuring that appropriate parties receive information in an expeditious manner.  Enters patient orders into the electronic medical record in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy.  Performs complex secretarial and receptionist functions including ordering and stocking needed supplies and equipment, filing, copying, and printing patient data reports for the department. Patient care tasks may be performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines.  REQUIRED SKILLS 1. Communication Promptly and courteously greets others in a friendly manner.  Receives and directs others by using AIDET and Greet & Feet.  Within scope of job description, responds to questions and provides direction.  Facilitates telephone, verbal, written, and electronic communication with nursing staff, physicians, patients, and visitors promptly, accurately,...

The basic function of this position requires that the employee be able to perform rudimentary laboratory duties.  A variety of tasks fall within this classification such as blood collection from patients of all ages; performance of CLIA waived testing/other specimen collection; maintaining the stock of phlebotomy supplies; knowledge of insurance requirements for laboratory testing; completion of paperwork to accompany specimens; and basic scheduling.    REQUIRED SKILLS 1. Complies with all federal guidelines and clinic policies and procedures including, but not limited to laboratory, drug and alcohol testing, blood borne pathogens, chemical safety, administrative policies and procedures, and corporate compliance. Applies the Minimum Necessary Standard when accessing protected health information. Practices within scope and current standards of care. 2. Assists with various aspects of diagnostic testing including obtaining and/or preparing specimens, labeling/recording, and...

Serves as the primary communication and information “hub” for the unit, answering telephones and patient call lights and ensuring that appropriate parties receive information in an expeditious manner.  Enters patient orders into the electronic medical record in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy.  Performs complex secretarial and receptionist functions including ordering and stocking needed supplies and equipment, filing, copying, and printing patient data reports for the department. Patient care tasks may be performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines.  REQUIRED SKILLS Communication Promptly and courteously greets others in a friendly manner.  Receives and directs others by using AIDET and Greet & Feet.  Within scope of job description, responds to questions and provides direction.  Facilitates telephone, verbal, written, and electronic communication with nursing staff, physicians, patients, and visitors promptly, accurately, and...

The primary function of the Pastoral Care per diem pool is to help maintain 24-hour availability of pastoral care to emergent clinical situations.  Per diem personnel will normally function in an on-call capacity when staff chaplains are not immediately available. The chaplain-on-call will assist patients of all ages and their family to meet their psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs during their hospitalization resulting from illness or injury.  Services will be provided to persons of all faith traditions according to departmental policies and procedures. REQUIRED SKILLS Be available during designated hours to receive patient/family referrals from staff chaplains and other appropriate hospital personnel for crisis intervention, bereavement care and other emergent needs for emotional and spiritual support. Provide ministry to the specific spiritual needs of persons in crisis. Respond promptly to codes, ER trauma cases, and in-patient deaths as requested. Monitor and/or...

The Entrance Attendant Screener will greet, screen and provide assistance when appropriate, to all visitors, patients and colleagues as they enter Memorial facilities.  The Entrance Attendant Screener will be responsible for administering temperature checks and health related questionnaires to all employee and visitors to ensure a safe and healthy environment. The Entrance Attendant will be provided all forms of Personal Protective Equipment that is required for this position. The position will also provide information regarding directions and location of specific services.  They will proactively work to resolve questions, concerns and assistance needs to the customer’s best interest.    This is a As-Needed/ Per Diem/PRN role. REQUIRED SKILLS Exhibit excellent guest relations skills by proactively greeting all customers as they approach each entry. Communicate with all guests and colleagues in a positive and attentive speaking voice. Take appropriate action when observing a...