General Summary:

· Under general supervision of the Chief Executive Officer and in collaboration with the managerial team, the position is responsible for providing medical services to the patients of LECOM Health Medical Associates of Erie. Responsibilities include educating patients on their surgical options, preparing patients for surgery and leading surgeries as needed

Main Functions:

· Performing surgical procedures to address various medical needs for their patients

· Examine patients and make diagnoses to determine the need for surgery

· Review patient medical history and plan the best procedure for treatment

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Evaluate and advise patients on the risk involved with having surgery

· Perform surgical procedures to prevent or correct injury, disease, deformities and patient function while adhering to regulatory and ethical protocols

· Follow established surgical techniques during surgery

· Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatment and procedures

· Ensure sterility in the operating room, and all equipment and instruments

· Direct and coordinate activities of hospital staff for proper patient care

· Oversee all treatment prior to and post-surgery, and identify associated risks

· Maintain the highest regard for patient dignity and observe precepts of the American Osteopathic Hospital Associations Bill of Rights for patients

· Plan and execute disease/illness prevention and health promotion programs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Proven work experience as a General Surgeon or similar role

· Fantastic manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination and visuospatial awareness

· Superb organization and time management skills

· Excellent decision-making skills and communication

· Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

· Emotionally resilient with the ability to make patients feel at ease

· Great management and leadership skills

· Relevant training and/or certification as a General Surgeon

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.

LECOM Health’s full-time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package along with competitive wages. Enhanced benefits include Highmark Blue Cross / Blue Shield Health Insurance starting at only $100 a month! Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all full-time employees at no cost. The health system also offers an excellent 403(b) Retirement Plan to qualified employees with an employer.

Corry Memorial Hospital is currently seeking a per diem Respiratory Therapist. 

Job summary:

Under supervision of a Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries and muscle, nerve, joint and bone disease, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability by performing a numbered of required duties.

Characteristic job tasks and responsibilities:                           

• Review physician orders, patient‘s condition, and medical records.
• Review data from the Physical Therapy evaluation and plan of care including short and long term goals prior to administering treatment.
• Review effective treatment strategies for areas of strength, endurance, and functional mobility with the Physical Therapist.
• Monitor and communicate patient response to physical therapy treatment.
• Assist the Physical Therapist with patient at discharge including patient and family instruction in safety, mobility and function.
• Modify physical therapy treatment and plan of care according to patient’s ability and response as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Record treatment, response, and progress in the electronic medical record.
• Record daily treatment charges.
• Adhere to all HIPPA procedures and guidelines in accordance with LECOM Health’s standard of excellence.
• Educate the patient and/or caregivers to enhance functional independence.
• Comply with federal, state and local legal and professional requirements.
• Maintain compliance with appropriate therapy minutes, therapy intensity, and productivity standards on daily basis.
• Work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of the hospital.
• Performs other duties as requested by Supervisor

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LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital is seeking a customer service-oriented employee to greet and assist patients and visitors, answer telephone, schedule appointments, file and collect payments in our rural health clinic.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1.  Greet all patients and visitors cheerfully.
2. Answer telephone, triage calls, and maintain a log of same.
3. Schedule appointments and referrals to other providers.
4. Register patients, help with the completion of necessary forms, and direct to the appropriate staff person if needed.
5. Complete encounter forms upon arrival and checkout.
6. Prepare EHR/Pull charts of the patients to be seen the following day.
7. Provide Physician, Mid-level Practitioner, clinical assistants, and Office Manager with copy of daily schedule each morning.
8. Collect fees from patients for services rendered, if due, and also any outstanding balance.
9. Reconcile receipts at end of day and prepare deposits.
10. Maintain neat, clean, and professional work area.
11. Always keep all patient information confidential.
12. Maintain established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
13. Assist in care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies. Alert Office Manager to any equipment malfunction.
14. Attend in-services and other required meetings.
15. Enhance professional growth and development through in-service meetings, educational programs, etc.
16. Perform other duties as assigned by Office Manager and/or Medical Director.

LECOM’s full-time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package along with competitive wages. Enhanced benefits include Highmark Blue Cross / Blue Shield Health Insurance starting at only $100 a month! Life insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all full-time employees at no cost. The health system also offers an excellent 403(b) retirement plan to qualified employees.

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Corry Memorial Hospital is searching for a Surgical Technician. The Surgical Technician will be responsible for preoperative, inoperative and post-operative duties which include:

1. Prepares instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure.

2. Performs the surgical scrub, and donning gown, and gloves.

3. Sets ups the sterile field with proper instruments, supplies and other equipment needed for procedure.

4. Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulator.

5. Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field.

6. Passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon during the procedure.

7. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique before/during/after procedure.

8. Cleaning of OR rooms.

9. Schedules Patients and Prepares Patient Charts.

10. Other duties as assigned by manager.

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LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital is seeking full-time night shift Registered Nurses for the Acute Care Department and Emergency Departments. $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for qualified candidates.

Job Summary:

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical and/or emergency setting. Communicates with physicians/nurse manager/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.

Characteristic job tasks and responsibilities:

• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on the age of the patient and their clinical condition.
• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.
• Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population.
• Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services to level of licensure.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to Nurse Manager, co-workers and physicians.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population.
• Demonstrates and ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures patient confidentiality.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Documentation must meet current standards and policies.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with social service/discharge planner regarding both in hospital and post discharge needs.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
• Performs other duties as directed by Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

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LECOM’s full-time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package along with competitive wages. Enhanced benefits include Highmark Blue Cross / Blue Shield Health Insurance starting at only $100 a month! Life insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all full-time employees at no cost. The health system also offers an excellent 403(b) retirement plan to qualified employees.

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ATHLETIC TRAINER

DEPARTMENT: RADIOLOGY

REPORTS TO: RADIOLOGY MANAGER

SUMMARY: Produces high quality mammograms using specialized imaging equipment to detect breast abnormalities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
2. Positions patients in accordance with established imaging protocols and performs high quality mammograms. Explain the mammography procedure to patients, ensuring they understand the process and feel comfortable.
3. Operate and maintain mammography machines, perform quality control checks to ensure optimal performance.
4. Correlate patient’s clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for reference use.
5. Provide superior patient care through explanation of procedures and assist with any questions or needs
6. Selects exposure factors following ALARA standards for optimal image quality using minimal radiation exposure.
7. Minimizes radiation exposure to self, patients, and others by use of shielding, distance, collimation, and minimizing repeat exposures.
8. Maintain accurate patient records and documentation of imaging procedures.
9. Strong knowledge of mammography procedures and radiation safety measures.
10. Maintains equipment in efficient and safe operating order through visual and performance checks of equipment, supplies, and accessories; problem solves equipment failure and imaging quality and contacts service representative regarding equipment problems.
11. Completes all quality checks and ensures that equipment logs are maintained.
12. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas.
13. Transports patients to mammography room; prepares and maintains room.
14. Request and orders supplies as necessary to keep materials on hand at all times.
15. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
16. Attends meetings as required.
17. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
    
    

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Course(s)/Training: Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology with Diploma or Associate Degree

Membership of the Stroke team includes mandatory hours of education annually specifically related to diagnosis/assessment and management of acute stroke/ cerebrovascular disease.           

Req. Certification/Registration: ARRT (M) is required

Physical Demands: Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking

Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients

Lifts supplies/equipment

Working Conditions: Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards

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.

Medical Associates of Erie is seeking a reliable medical assistant 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.
10. Provide education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding medication and treatment protocol as instructed by physician
11. Keep exam rooms and medication storage room stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required
12. Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls
13. Triage for urgency and process messages from patients and front office staff to physicians
14. Provide response to patient inquiry and concerns with attention to confidentiality
15. Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.)
16. Keep patients in waiting area informed of any unusual delays in physicians’ schedule
17. All other duties as assigned

LECOM Health’s full-time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package along with competitive wages. Enhanced benefits include Highmark Blue Cross / Blue Shield health insurance starting at only $100 a month! Life insurance and AD&D insurance are provided to all full- time employees at no cost. The health system also offers an excellent 403(b) retirement plan to qualified employees.

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Medical Associates of Erie is currently seeking a full time Front Desk Receptionist for a busy Physician Practice. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Check voicemail line in the morning and retrieve messages
2. Welcomes and greets all patients and visitors
3. Answers phone while maintaining a polite, consistent phone manner using proper telephone etiquette
4. Schedule patient appointments, make reminder calls, call patients who missed their appointments (no shows)
5. Responsible for keeping the reception area clean and organized
6. Facilitates patient flow by notifying physician of patients’ arrival and communicating with patients and clinical staff of unforeseen service delays
7. ”Check in” patients as they arrive in a courteous manner. Responds to patient inquires in a professional and respectful manner.
8. Registers new patients and updates existing patient demographics by collecting detailed patient information
9. Verifies patient’s address, phone, insurance and email address each visit
10. Collection of patient balances for services provided (co-pay, prior balances etc)
11. Copy insurance cards
12. Verify patient insurance eligibility prior to patient appointments
13. Reconcile daily payments at the end of the day

13. Protects patient confidentiality by making sure PHI is secured; not leaving PHI in plain sight of patients/visitors and logging off computer before leaving it unattended
14. All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

Skills/Knowledge:

• High School or GED
• Previous experience in an office setting
• Knowledge of clinical procedures and medical terminology
• Basic word, excel
• Telephone etiquette/customer service skills
• Previous scheduling experience using an electronic scheduling system/electronic health record preferred
• Basic computer skills

Enhanced benefits include Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Insurance starting at only $55 a month. Life insurance and AD & D insurance provided to full time employees at no cost. The health system also offers an excellent 403b retirement plan to qualified employees with an employer match after completing one year of service.

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LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently seeking multiple PRN (AS NEEDED) Dietary Aide's with weekend and day availability.

Ideal candidate must be OK with cross training.

WEEKENDS ARE REQUIRED

Under the direct supervision of the members of the supervisory staff, the Dietary Aide performs a variety of patient food service and dish room duties and other related tasks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assembles prepared food on trays for general and therapeutic diets.

2. Maintains tray line in a clean, neat and orderly manner.

3. Delivers food trucks to patient floors as specified. Returns them to the dish room at designated.

4. Tends and loads dish machine in patient/employee dish room.

5. Washes certain items by hand such as pot, pans and utensils.

6. Disposes of trash and garbage as scheduled. Cleans and sanitizes trash

containers as they are emptied.

7. Cleans and sanitizes all food and supply carts in the department at the end of each shift.

8. Is responsible for cleaning all work tables and surrounding work areas in the dish room and pot washing area at the end of each meal period. Sanitizes after cleaning.

9. Sweeps and mops floors throughout the department at designated times.

10. Maintains clean and sanitary dining areas prior to and following each meal period.

11. Assists in preparing such items as salads, dessert or nourishments.

12. Assists in the storage of food and supplies following deliveries using the first-in, first-out method.

13. Prepares and delivers late trays as instructed.

14. Performs heavy cleaning following the cleaning schedule.

15. Assists in the set-up, service and clean-up of special meetings and functions.

16. Must maintain a current record of attendance to the required inservices as determined by the institution on an annual basis.

Corry Memorial Hospital is seeking a rural health clinic biller to add to our growing team!

Job Summary:

To perform services necessary to complete efficient and accurate insurance processing for all patients in compliance with LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital policies and procedures. 

characteristic job tasks and responsibilities:

• Answer telephones and provide patient support regarding questions about patient balances.
• Understand and complete the step-by-step transaction processes in the billing system.
• Responsible for processing and following up on unpaid/denied claims until paid or written off appropriately.
• Responsible for a portion of the A/R which requires phone contact with insurance companies and investigation of review letters.
• Responsible for maintaining a follow up file on unpaid claims and following through until the accounts reach zero. Review files consistently for payment or non-payment.
• Responsible for investigating and evaluating recurring denial issues and reporting them to manager.
• May be responsible for coverage and support of managing collections of overdue personal balances.
• Responsible for handling appeals on claims.
• Compile information for manager to review for final evaluations prior to write off.
• Responsible for reviewing patient statements if patient has questions.
• Responsible for reviewing procedures and/or office visits to verify accuracy.
• Accurately processes the charges in the computer system and balances at the end of the day.
• Prepares and sends electronic and paper claims to insurance companies.
• Assists in posting payments
• Substitutes Receptionist position as necessary.
• Upload to Medical Record System as necessary.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by manager..

LECOM’s full-time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package along with competitive wages. Enhanced benefits include Highmark Blue Cross / Blue Shield Health Insurance starting at only $100 a month! Life insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all full-time employees at no cost. The health system also offers an excellent 403(b) retirement plan to qualified employees.

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Corry Memorial Hospital is seeking a registration specialist to assist in registering patients in all areas of the hospital.

Job Summary:

To register patients throughout all departments of Corry Memorial Hospital in compliance with the LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital policies and procedures. 

characteristic job tasks and responsibilities:

• Register patients and update existing patient demographics by collecting detailed information including personal and financial information along with correct system information.
• Confirm and verify insurance benefits with the appropriate carrier via eligibility verification and/or appropriate insurance websites.
• Scan insurance card, driver’s license and order(s).
• Print face sheet(s), labels and apply arm bands on patients.
• Validate physician’s order for all appropriate information.
• Contact physician’s office if there is no order on file/or need new standing order.
• Collect any co-payments due.
• Complete all applicable forms and necessary communications while obtaining signature for consent to treatment and financial responsibility, HIPPA and Photo Consents.
• Notify departments of patient’s arrival.
• Direct patients to appropriate department for testing.
• File orders in drawer alphabetically as they come in from fax machine.
• Purge orders from drawer that are over 6 months old; verify if testing was done; send to physician’s office to let them know patient did have done at our facility.
• Follow up calls made to Physician’s offices if information not received.
• Look up Physician information if ordering physician is not in the system and add it; Give information to Special Projects Personnel.
• Late Add Ons are registered if not done by pre-reg/insurance verification.
• Greet, interview triage, and register ER patients; including obtaining all signatures, updating demographical information, and verifying insurance eligibility.
• Perform Cashier functions by collecting co-payments, counting cash drawer, providing change.
• Assist with outpatient registration, obtaining medical records, all intercoms, switch board after departmental business hours, and paging of physicians.
• Provide Clerical Assistance for the Emergency Department by scanning, filing, obtaining records, and completing tear down chart
• Distribute OBS Brochures as necessary.
• Assist Emergency Room Nurse and Physician as requested; such as assisting patients per RN or Physician instruction, obtaining wheelchairs, collecting urine specimens, cleaning beds, and copying charts for transfers.
• Assist Ambulance Service as needed; such as answering phone, open/close garage door, meet as they arrive, answer Ambulance Med patch.
• Set up arrangements for transfer by calling Transfer Center as well as helicopter transports.
• Monitor panel alarms and security cameras.
• Announce Fire Alarms.
• Notify departments of Cardiac Arrest.
• Contact on call Administrative personnel as needed.
• Assist in finding nursing staff coverage when needed.
• Complete transfer sheets and daily counts for Administration office.
• Assist Acute Care Unit with scanning living wills and POA’s.
• Verify room and bed census with nursing floors nightly.
• Call outside services such as Poison Control and Chaplain as needed.
• Snow removal and/or salting when needed.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by Revenue Cycle Manager.

LECOM’s full-time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package along with competitive wages. Enhanced benefits include Highmark Blue Cross / Blue Shield Health Insurance starting at only $100 a month! Life insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all full-time employees at no cost. The health system also offers an excellent 403(b) retirement plan to qualified employees.

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General Summary:

• Under general supervision of the president and in collaboration with the managerial team, the position is responsible for providing medical services to the patients of LECOM Health Medical Associates of Erie.

Main Functions:

• Provide patient education on eye health and disease prevention.
• Perform comprehensive eye examinations, including visual acuity tests, refraction, and slip lamp examinations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and treat various eye conditions and diseases, such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.
• Perform surgical procedures, such as cataract extraction, LASIK, and corneal transplantation.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation of patient visits and treatment.
• Prescribe and fit corrective lenses or contact lenses as needed.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in ophthalmology through continued education and research.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven work experience as an Ophthalmologist or similar role
• Fantastic manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination and visuospatial awareness
• Superb organization and time management skills
• Excellent decision-making skills and communication
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Emotionally resilient with the ability to make patients feel at ease
• Great management and leadership skills
• Relevant training and/or certification as a Ophthalmologist
  
  

LECOM Health’s full-time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package along with competitive wages. Enhanced benefits include Highmark Blue Cross / Blue Shield Health Insurance starting at only $100 a month! Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all full-time employees at no cost. The health system also offers an excellent 403(b) Retirement Plan to qualified employees with an employer.