LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion

LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently hiring a Detox Unit Leader Full Time.

SUMMARY: Participates in planning, policy development, and priority setting for the Nursing Department. The Nurse Leader directs and supervises professional nursing and ancillary personnel rendering patient care services on specific units. Serves as a member of the health care team providing direct patient care as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assigns duties and coordinates nursing service.

2. Follows up with patient, staff and physician complaints and incident reports.

3. Evaluates nursing activities to ensure patient care, staff relations, and efficiency of

service.

4. Initiates monthly unit meetings.

5. Observes nursing care and visits patients to ensure that nursing care is carried out as

directed, and treatment administered in accordance with physician’s instructions.

6. Maintains maintenance repair and rental logs.

7. Directs preparation and maintenance of patient’s clinical records.

8. Identifies and provides educational opportunities for staff.

9. Inspects rooms for cleanliness and comfort.

10. Reviews bi-weekly time sheet for accuracy.

11. Accompanies physician on rounds, and keeps informed of special orders concerning

patients.

12. Participates in interview and training of personnel.

13. Orders or directs ordering of drugs, solutions, and equipment, and maintains records

on narcotics.

Maintains the standards of nursing practice within the unit and otherwise ensures

sound nursing practice. Projects staffing needs to ensure safe, effective, quality

patient care.

2. Monitors Quality Assurance activities on unit.

3. Participates in development of annual budget and conducts monthly review of

variances.

4. Assume staffing roles as necessary.

5. Maintains knowledge of current trends, developments, new technology and standards

of care through current literature, seminars, conference and site visits.

6. Investigates and resolves complaints, or refers unusual problems to superior.

7. Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly supervises employees in the department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and discipline employees; addressing complaints and resolving them.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience: B.S.N. or equivalent from four year college preferred

Thorough knowledge of unit specific procedures, practices, policies, and techniques.

Managerial and analytical skills to coordinate and direct activities on the nursing unit.

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 LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion, an Equal Opportunity Employer is seeking 1 FT NIGHT RN, (SHIFTS MAY VARY) for our Detox Department. $7,800 Sign on Bonus with 2 years or more experience $6,500 Sign on Bonus with less than 2 years of experience REQUIRED: The Detox staff nurse is a Registered Nurse who provides a high standard of care through thorough assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluation of all patients under their care. Provide patient care and medication administration utilizing nursing principles while attending to the responsibilities and needs of assigned patients. Utilize established standards of care and unit policies and procedures when making clinically appropriate decisions. Participate in patient care planning by communicating patient information to members of the treatment team. Provide patient education and guidance to address patient problems through admission to discharge. Demonstrate professional behavior and interactions at all times with patients, family members, other professionals and staff.

 LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently hiring an Emergency Room Technician, PRN and FT36 NIGHTS, 7p-0730a.

Required:

• Primary responsibility will be to triage patients as they present to the ER and report of such patients to RN and/or ER physician.
• Assists the nurse in tasks requiring less technical skills.
• Adhere to Hospital and Emergency Room policies.
• Will restock, reorder supplies.
• Assure a clean, safe work environment.
• Offer support to patients and families.
• Functions as a Unit Clerk and is able to meet emergency situations with composure within scope of procedure.

Education Requirements:

• Post high school vocational/specialized training
• Current Emergency Medical Technician certificate or EMT required.
• CPR
• Basic Telemetry Course credentialing within 1 year of hire
• Membership of the Stroke team includes mandatory hours of education annually specifically related to diagnosis/assessment and management of acute stroke/cerebrovascular disease.

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LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is looking for NIGHT (7P-0730A) Licensed Practical Nurses to join our Behavioral Health Team.

$10,000 Sign on Bonus for 2 or more years 

$7,500 Sign on Bonus for less than 2 years  

REQUIRED: Provide patient care and medication administration utilizing nursing principles while attending to the responsibilities and needs of assigned patients. Utilize established standards of care and unit policies and procedures when making clinically appropriate decisions. Participate in patient care planning by communicating patient information to members of the treatment team. Provide patient education and guidance to address patient problems through admission to discharge. Identify and participate in staff training programs designed to improve professional knowledge and skills that will enhance clinical expertise and patient care. Participate in the QA/QI process to ensure positive patient outcomes and evaluation of nursing care. Demonstrate professional behavior and interactions at all times with patients, family members, other professionals and staff.

LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion, an Equal Opportunity Employer is seeing a Full Time DAY Registered Nurse (7a-730p)

$10,000 Sign on Bonus with 2 years or more experience
$7,500 Sign on Bonus with less than 2 years of experience

REQUIRED: The Emergency Room staff nurse is a Registered Nurse who provides a high standard of care through thorough assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluation of all patients under their care. Provide patient care and medication administration utilizing nursing principles while attending to the responsibilities and needs of assigned patients. Utilize established standards of care and unit policies and procedures when making clinically appropriate decisions. Participate in patient care planning by communicating patient information to members of the treatment team. Provide patient education and guidance to address patient problems through admission to discharge. Demonstrate professional behavior and interactions at all times with patients, family members, other professionals and staff

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LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion, an EEOC Employer is looking to add a Billing Specialist to our Team.

SUMMARY:

Self-starter; excellent time manager, and highly organized team focused individual with the ability to follow direction with minimal oversight, solve problems and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers and insurance payers within tight deadlines.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, review, and transmit facility and professional claims using billing software and clearinghouse, including electronic and paper claim processing within payer filing limits.
• Ensure rejected claims are reviewed, corrected, and reprocessed timely.
• Follow up on unpaid claims and contact payers on various issues within standard billing cycle timeframe.
• Review payments for accuracy; be able to spot check for 100% reimbursement on charges, and excessively low payment.
• Identify and bill secondary or tertiary insurance payers as appropriate.
• Answers all patients, providers, or insurance telephone inquiries pertaining to assigned accounts and work to resolve them effectively.
• Timely follow up on insurance claim denials, exceptions or exclusions.
• Stays informed on local regulations and changes in billing requirements.
• Make necessary arrangements for medical record requests, completion of additional information requests, appeals, etc. as requested by insurance companies.
• Regularly meet with Patient Accounting Leader to discuss and resolve reimbursement issues or billing obstacles.
• Regularly attend department huddles and meetings.
• Perform additional duties as requested.

Minimum Education:

Minimum of associate degree required.

Minimum Experience:

Minimum of one to three years of experience in medical or hospital billing, hospital billing preferred.

Minimum Skills:

• Demonstrate reliability and a sense of urgency in completing tasks quickly and in a timely manner.
• Excellent customer service skills. Conceptual understanding of financial record keeping and medical billing procedures.
• Competent use of computer systems, software (including Microsoft Office), and 10 key calculators.

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LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is looking for multiple Registered Nurses to join our Behavioral Health Team. $15,000 Sign on Bonus with 2 years or more experience $10,000 Sign on Bonus with less than 2 years of experience

REQUIRED: 

• Provide patient care and medication administration utilizing nursing principles while attending to the responsibilities and needs of assigned patients.
• Utilize established standards of care and unit policies and procedures when making clinically appropriate decisions.
• Participate in patient care planning by communicating patient information to members of the treatment team.
• Provide patient education and guidance to address patient problems through admission to discharge.
• Demonstrate professional behavior and interactions at all times with patients, family members, other professionals and staff.

PREFERRED: 

• General understanding of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention techniques.
• Familiarity with the use and administration of psychotropic medications.
• Familiarity with admission/discharge planning and community resources.
• Familiarity with compliance policies and procedures.  

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LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently hiring full-time Observation Techs to join our Behavioral Health Team. REQUIRED: Under the supervision of a RN, provides close observation of patients. Assists in the provision of a safe and clean environment. Is vigilant in the protection of the patient from self harm or falls. Maintains on-going observations of patients and documents this observation at least every five minutes. Verifies that each patient is breathing and not engaging in any harmful acts. Immediately alerts proximate staff of any attempt of self harm or emergency situation while intervening to prevent harmful occurrence.

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Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently hiring Full-Time Radiologist to join our healthcare team. The Radiologist will examine and diagnose disorders and diseases using x-rays and radioactive materials and may also treat patients. Performs and interprets the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology treadmill studies, mammography, and ultrasound. Reviews and transmits images and information using picture archiving and communications systems. Communicates examination results and diagnostic information to referring physicians.

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LECOM Institute of Behavioral Health Outpatient is seeking an enthusiastic professional to join our growing outpatient clinic. Full-time 1st shift. SUMMARY: The BH Clinic Scheduler has an overall responsibility of maximizing accessibility to the clinic by managing the schedules of providers and ensuring patients are seen within recommended clinical timeframes designated by prescribing physicians and CRNPs. The position facilitates timely checkout from the practice and providers superb customer service with patients, caregivers, and collaborating professionals.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Customer Service
• Respond to incoming clinic calls and messages about scheduling in a professional and courteous manner.
• Clear voicemails at least three times per day and maintain log of time to resolve all scheduling-related messages.
• Assist callers of the clinic with general information about the LIBH practice.
• Protect patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
• Facilitate efficient and attentive check-out process.
• Notify Clinic Director of urgent patient needs, complaints, and/or safety issues.
• Fulfill receptionist duties during breaks and/or reception staff time off. Scheduling
• Oversight and ownership of medication management and Resident therapy schedule to assure all scheduling parameters are being monitored, schedules are correct, and patients are scheduled in accordance with time frames outlined by providers.
• Maintain updated information on provider schedules ensuring patients are scheduled properly (by age, insurance, capacity, etc.).
• Distinguish the priority of patients’ needs to determine when an immediate slot should be found and offered.
• Assist providers and patient callers with scheduling and rescheduling appointments.
• Proactively coordinate with Clinic Director and team to ensure psychiatric time is fully utilized.
• Maintain a backfill strategy/list for each provider.
• Monitor and document all missed appointments.
• Contact all patients that cancelled or did not show to their appointment to reschedule and document attempts in patient chart.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts as they occur.
• Process and monitor provider PTO and CME requests, as well as the Resident post call calendar, and schedule blocks needed for meetings.
• Liaise and coordinate with Clinic Director, Medical Director, and/or Clinic Operations team about provider schedules, change requests, schedule strategy.
• Electronic Health Record Documentation
• Utilize electronic health record to message staff regarding patient scheduling needs/requests.
• Document in patient chart about specific patient needs, pertinent updates, etc. at the time of scheduling/rescheduling.
• Coordinate with receptionists to reconcile daily encounters when conducting day end review. Clerical · Maintain logs of required data as needed.
• Submit routine reports as requested by Clinic Director, Medical Associates of Erie (MAE) and/or MCH.

OTHER DUTIES

• Personally adhere to LECOM Health’s mission, vision, philosophy, guiding principles and core values.
• Maintain patient confidentiality as required by the MCH policies and HIPAA.
• Understand and adhere to the professional policies and standards in the MCH Employee Handbook.
• Act as a goodwill ambassador for the clinic, the hospital and LECOM Health by promoting awareness to the patient of all physicians and services LECOM Health provides.
• Attend staff meetings, required supervision meetings, and any/all other relevant meetings.
• Provide coverage at other locations and other roles when needed.
• Pursue professional development opportunities, both individually and as deemed appropriate by supervisor.
• All other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• Required o High school diploma or equivalent o Front desk and/or customer service experience. 
• Preferred o Scheduling experience. o Formal clerical or secretarial skills training program outside of high school.
• Behavioral health experience helpful, but not required.
• Demonstrates sensitivity in relating to and working with persons of varying backgrounds, strengths, aptitudes, and abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to organize his or her time to ensure maximum efficiency in clinic operations in the allotted working day.
• Presents self in a professional manner; contributes to positive work environment.
• Knowledge of clinic services and medical terminology.
• Telephone etiquette/customer service skills and proficient in Word/Excel. Additional Requirements:
• Provide current Act 33/34 and FBI clearances upon hire.
• Provide and/or complete Mandated Reporter training.
• Complete crisis de-escalation management and training.
• Must have valid current insurance coverage and reliable transportation.
• Remains in compliance with annual training plan requirements.
• Adheres to practice dress code.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequent standing/walking/sitting.
• Frequent use of the phone system.
• Occasionally lifting or items of light to medium weight (up to 25 lbs).
• Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. 
• Primarily medical office space, subject to many interruptions.
• Interactions with members of the public.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skill required of personnel so classified.

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 LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently hiring MULTIPLE 7p-730a RNs and a WE36 0700a-730p RN on our Med-Surg unit.

SIGN ON BONUS $20,000

TOTAL: PAY OUT AFTER 90 DAYS, 180 DAYS AND ONE YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT.

REQUIRED: 

• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations, interdepartmental objectives, and infection control policies.
• Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning.
• Monitors and restocks supplies.
• Monitors medical condition of patients and reports changes to appropriate personnel.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patient’s comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress.
• Monitors emotional stability of patients and reports changes to physician or charge nurse.
• Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.
• Performs basic nursing procedures including thermal applications, non-sterile soaks, and application of simple dressings, perennial care, and urine tests.
• Prepares, hangs, monitors and discontinues I.V. fluids.

LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Paviolion, an equal opportunity employer, is currently searching for a Level 2 Medical Assistant.

SUMMARY: To guarantee that each patient visit and the logistical arrangements surrounding the visit are carried out with courtesy, caring and consistency, while assisting the physician in patient care and education

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist in patient care in the exam room as directed by physician

2. Perform clinical procedures under supervision of physician

3. Escort patients to exam rooms, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient’s electronic health record

4. Interview patients to make sure all information in electronic medical record is complete and current, including obtaining all necessary signed authorizations

5. Review medical record for progress notes, specialist templates and diagnostic records prior to patient visit. Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed, if available, in patient’s electronic health record. (pre-visit planning/chart prep)

6. Schedule tests, surgical procedures and coordinate referrals to provide continuous care for patients

7. Obtain all necessary authorizations as mandated by patient’s insurance

8. Track referrals for the practice to completion (report/result received and patient notified)

9. Perform lab draws, EKG’s and administer injections.

1. Provide education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding medication and treatment protocol as instructed by physician

2. Keep exam rooms and medication storage room stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required

3. Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls

4. Triage for urgency and process messages from patients and front office staff to physicians

5. Provide response to patient inquiry and concerns with attention to confidentiality

6. Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.)

7. Keep patients in waiting area informed of any unusual delays in physicians’ schedule

8. All other duties as assigned

Other Duties:

1. Assist in answering phone, scheduling appointments, making reminder calls as well as calling no shows

2. Be familiar with and implement all office policies and procedures

3. Attend all office meetings and training sessions

4. Understand and adhere to the professional policies and standards in the Employee Handbook

5. Goodwill ambassador for clinic, the hospital and the LECOM Health System by promoting awareness to the patient of all physicians and services LECOM Health provides

6. Provide clinical coverage at other locations when needed

· Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette

· Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow

· Ability to perform phlebotomy and administer injections

· High School Diploma/Medical Assistant Training preferred

· Medical Assistant certification helpful

· Knowledge of Health Care Field

· Medical Terminology

· Grammar, spelling and punctuation

· Knowledge of Electronic Health Records

Requirements:

• Must be able to administer injections
• Must be able to draw blood

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls, with repetition of movements
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• Understand the speech of another person, speak clearly so listeners can understand.
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
• See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm. Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them. Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
• Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
• Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired.
• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
• Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.
• Determine the distance between objects

LECOM Health Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently looking for a Staff Accountant to join our Fiscal Services team.

SUMMARY: Responsible for accurate and timely processing of the complete General Ledger Accounting function, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and all associated reporting and functional processes. Assists with other accounting duties as required or instructed.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

· Proficient in analyzing, maintaining, and processing financial data.

· Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, with a minimum of an intermediate user level (example is that you must be able to make and use Pivot tables in Excel).

· Keen attention to detail.

· Demonstrated ability to perform quick mental computations and identify incorrect information on transactions and reports.

· Office administrative ability including superb organizational skills, multi-tasking, and clerical expertise.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Generates reports and analysis of hospital incomes, expenditures, and capital asset values with comparisons to previous periods.

· Assists CFO and Senior Staff Accountant with information gathering and compilation of data for regulatory reports, internal management reports, budgeting, and the year audited statements.

· Creates and maintains departmental reports and records and collects statistical data for departmental, administrative, and regulatory purposes.

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· Prepares and processes monthly general and standard journal entries, monthly account reconciliations, and banking account reconciliations.

· Works with auditors and/or interested outside parties, to provide and explain information and reports that are requested throughout the year.

· Process and track intercompany transactions and reconcile balances with other entities.

· Complete daily cash deposits and reconciliations.

· Performs maintenance and filing of documents and reports (either in hard copy or electronic format).

· Assists in the care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.

· Serve as a backup (via cross training) in other areas of accounting beyond the typical normal accounting duties of the position.

· Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program and safety standards

· Attends meetings as required.

· Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.