Food Service Lead
Artesia General Hospital Job In Artesia, NM
Monitor employees and direct them in the preparation of meals and snacks for Hospital patients, Meals on Wheels, and staff while maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Must have or obtain a Manager's Food Safety Certification (Serve Safe). (within 120 Days)
* Monitor and train Food Service employees
* Monitor and change all temperature logs
* Maintain proper sanitation
* Monitor floor stock for completion and entering into computer
* Function as a problem solver in the department
* Help solve interpersonal issues if any between employees
* Prepare meal count paperwork
* Provide food service to patient, guests, and employees under sanitary conditions.
* Provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.
* Prepares and serves meals in appetizing manner using planned menus, recipes, and nutritional guidelines. Adjusts menus and recipes as necessary. Ensures that alternates are available for those with dislikes. Uses appropriate food substitutes as special diets require.
* Function in any departmental position as scheduled.
* Maintain correct cash handling procedures and paperwork
* Set up for caterings or assist as required
* Monitor dishes and dish machine for temperatures and cleanliness
* When scheduled, speak menu to patients and fill out correct forms
* Use AIDET when communicating with patients
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
* As assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:
* Knowledge of therapeutic diets and food/drug interactions.
* Knowledge of safe food handling techniques.
* Ability to multi-task.
* Read, write and speak English.
AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
* Education - High school diploma or equivalent.
* Work Experience -
* Training -
* License/Certification - Food Handlers Certificate from NMED required or within 30 days.
ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.
Trauma Program Manager
Artesia General Hospital Job In Artesia, NM
The Emergency Department Trauma Program Manager (TPM) is responsible for all activities of managing the trauma program and assuring the hospital maintains the desired trauma designation. This includes collecting and collating data and presenting to Administration and Medical Staff in a format where action plans can be written and executed. Plays a key role in the survey designation process. Responsible for coordinating medical record reviews with the Trauma Medical Director and co-chairing the Trauma Committee. The TPM works both independently and in collaboration with the Trauma Program Medical Director and other members of the health care team and the management staff. The TPM is self-directed and self-motivating, plans and conducts work with minimal direction, and reports the progress of work to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
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Interpret and implement policies and procedures; make recommendations for revisions; assist with updating policies and procedures.
Participate in the development and planning of goals and objectives related to trauma care.
Coordinate with the trauma medical director, hospital administration and clinicians to assess the need for policies, procedures and protocols relating to the care of trauma patients.
Develop policies and procedures based on current literature, input from clinicians and other sources such as information from patient care evaluations.
Represent the Trauma Program on various hospital and community committees to enhance and foster optimal trauma care management.
Participate in the budget process: anticipate trends, future needs of the trauma program.
Serves as liaison to administration, representing the Trauma Program on various hospital and community committees to enhance and foster a fiscally sound Trauma Program.
Monitor trauma care financial reimbursement issues.
Program initiatives:
Implements program initiatives
Monitor and maintain compliance with statewide trauma system regulatory requirements.
Coordinate preparation for statewide trauma system designation site visit.
Develop and foster collaboration relationship with all hospital departments to facilitate and support quality trauma care.
Participate in state and regional trauma care activities.
Monitor national and statewide trends in trauma care.
Respond to trauma team activations when available that occur during work hours, function in whatever role necessary to assist the team in the care of the patient.
Serve as a resource for the hospital staff regarding trauma care issues.
Plan and implement strategies for ongoing trauma program development and improvement.
Monitor state and national trends in trauma care.
Collaborate with trauma program medical director, physicians and other health care professionals to provide clinical and system oversight for the care of trauma patients, ensuring the provision of efficient, quality, cost-effective care.
Performance Improvement:
Assess and improve departmental performance.
Monitor performance of hospital staff involved with the care of trauma patients.
Monitor trauma patient outcomes; evaluate for trends.
Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and other in-hospital staff and outside providers to evaluate and address specific patient care issues.
Participate in case review.
Assist the trauma program medical director and hospital administration in the development, implementation and evaluation of quality plan which is multidisciplinary and patient outcomes focused.
Serve as the coordinator for the identification, investigation, reporting and follow up of incidents and quality issues throughout the program while maintaining confidentiality.
Monitors the trauma team's availability and compliance with policies and standards.
Develop and monitor the trauma PI program in collaboration with trauma program medical director.
Coordinate the Second Set of Eye (SSOE) committee, quarterly Code Blue committee and multidisciplinary review meetings.
Assists in data collection related to the trauma patient.
Analyze registry data on the trauma patient population; identify trends for strategic planning and performance improvement.
Manage registry data: collect, analyze and trend.
Supervise the collecting, coding, scoring and developing of processes for validation of data entered into the registry.
Ensure accurate data entry into the trauma registry.
Ensures the maintenance of the trauma registry in collaboration with the trauma registrar.
Ensure the periodic reporting of trauma data to the state trauma program.
Facilitate the measurement of selected outcomes for the trauma patient population.
Clinical Education:
Plan, coordinate and evaluate trauma-related educational programs for nursing staff.
Monitor physician and nurse compliance with the educational requirements of the trauma program.
Ensure staffs involved in the care of trauma patients meet educational requirements of the trauma program.
Develop, coordinate and implement orientation, nursing education, and in-service programs related to care and management of trauma patients.
Seek and pursue opportunities for internal and external trauma-related educational programs for hospital staff.
Community Outreach:
Coordinate and oversee the development and implementation of an injury prevention program.
Direct community trauma education and prevention programs by developing, implementing and evaluating programs for targeted populations in the community related to injury prevention and other topics identified through needs assessment of the community.
Develop and implement strategies for communication, education and feedback for EMS systems in the catchment area.
Identify opportunities for injury prevention programming in the local communities.
Plan, coordinate and collaborate with community representatives to accomplish injury prevention activities.
Evaluate the impact of injury prevention activities.
Seek and pursue opportunities for internal and external trauma-related educational programs for hospital staff, patients, families and the community.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
As assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:
Analyze and interpret complicated information.
Quality Control the ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
Determine a course of action based on research, data, standards of care and general guidelines/protocols.
Communicate effectively with a wide variety of intra-and inter-facility staff and administration using both oral and written communication.
Planning/Organizing: The individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans
Possesses ability to write and review policies applicable to trauma.
AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Compliance, Risk Management, Quality ManagemenT, Safety: Cooperates fully in all Compliance, Risk Management, and Quality Management, Safety Activities and Investigations.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education - Bachelor Degree in Nursing, Masters preferred.
Work Experience - Three (3) years emergency nursing experience required.
License/Certification - New Mexico nursing license.
BLS certification
ACLS certification
PALS certification.
Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) certification within six months of employment.
Obtain any other required certifications or education within one (1) year of hire.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of occasional patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.
Case Manager
Artesia General Hospital Job In Artesia, NM
Responsible for the functions of case management and discharge planning.
Essential Values-Based, Leadership and Management Competencies:
Demonstrates competencies in line with the five core values that are the foundation of all activities performed by employees in order to achieve the Mission of Artesia General Hospital
Respect:Demonstrates competence in respect for others.
Leadership:Demonstrates competence in knowing everyone has a role.
Professionalism:Demonstrates competence in the conduct, aims and qualities of health care.
Dedication:Demonstrates competence in dedication to Artesia General Hospital.
Commitment To Excellence:Demonstrates competence in expecting nothing less than “DOING THE RIGHT THING”.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Case Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining open, effective communication between facility and referring publics, consumers, physicians, and third party payers.
Determines Patient medical eligibility, qualifying diagnosis, and determines Medicare/Managed Care eligibility based on skilled services provided.
Identifies and plans strategies to reduce in-patient length of stay and resource consumption.
Provides patient/ family with information about home health care, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation facilities and appropriate providers.
Maintains availability to the patient/family as a resource to facilitate communication among providers and to monitor services rendered.
Maintains active communication with members of the multidisciplinary care team to effect timely and appropriate patient care and facilitate discharge.
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ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
As assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:
Maintains knowledge of regulatory agencies and managed care entities concerning levels of care, continuity of benefits, and medical necessity guideline.
Demonstrates the willingness to research, learn, and obtain knowledge for the performance of the position.
Basic computer.
AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education -Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
Work Experience - Five years position-related experience in a healthcare-related field.
Training - N/A
License/Certification - Current New Mexico Nurse License. Certification in case management preferred.
ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.
Multimedia Specialist
Artesia General Hospital Job In Artesia, NM
A creative force with a passion for making brands shine. An innovative Marketing Coordinator, Go-to designer for everything visual, from web pages to social media graphics and event materials help us bring our mission to life through eye-catching visuals and engaging content. Working with both the hospital's marketing team and our foundation, there is a major role in shaping the look and feel of our community outreach.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Bring AGH's brand to life across digital and print, creating everything from social posts and email banners to print materials that make an impact.
Design posters, brochures, newsletters, and other print collateral that jump off the page and engage our community.
Design and update web pages, landing pages, and other online assets, keeping our website fresh and functional.
Collaborate with our marketing team to make sure our website isn't just beautiful but also user-friendly and on-brand.
Create stunning photography and videos for social media, events, and promotions that tell a story.
Edit photos, cut together videos, and even add some motion graphics to bring your creations to the next level.
Design all the visuals that make our events pop - think banners, invites, and signage.
On-site to capture event highlights and help with promotion before, during, and after.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate internal and external activities such as foundation and human resources.
Facilitate speaking engagements for our providers in the communities we serve.
Provide ideas and initiatives to help boost morale internally; create and distribute quarterly employee newsletter.
Weekend work may be required as part of this role. Flexibility in working hours is essential to meet the needs of AGH.
Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:
Organizational skills.
Ability to work under pressure and handle on-demand deadlines.
Ability to always represent Artesia General Hospital professionally.
Exceptional writing and editing skills.
Familiarity with the latest PR trends and best practices.
AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associate in graphic design, web design, or a preferred similar field.
Work Experience: 1+ year of professional experience Healthcare experience desired.
Training: Adobe whiz (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and confident with basic web tools (WordPress, HTML/CSS). Photography, videography and social media.
License/Certification: NA
ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.
ACO Care Coordinator
Artesia General Hospital Job In Artesia, NM
Centered in a clinician provider practice, this individual works in partnership with patients, families, nurses, physicians, and other qualified healthcare providers and clinical disciplines. Coordinates care for patients with chronic disease and manages effective care transitions for them within the continuum. Partners with the provider care team for successful preventative care visits to reduce the severity of chronic disease and avoidable acute illness. Provides effective clinical health coaching to assist patients with self-management of their chronic disease and life-style changes to mitigate health risk. Promotes effective partnerships and utilization of community resources. Facilitates a “shared goal model” within Artesia Healthcare Professionals and across settings to achieve coordinated high-quality care that is patient and family-centered.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Supports the functions of the ACO Department.
In collaboration with ACO Director and practice leaders, establishes and maintains an effective internal tracking system for patients such as annual wellness visit scheduling, transition of care follow-up calls/timely provider visits, and CCM monthly encounters.
Ensures that all required elements are documented for TCM, CCM, and related AWV component billing.
Coaches patients/caregivers toward successful self-management of their chronic disease.
Utilizes tools and documents that support a guided care process, collaborates with patient/caregiver toward an effective plan of care.
Assesses patient and caregiver's unmet health and social needs.
Provides effective communications to improve health literacy.
Develops care plans based on mutual goals with the patient, caregiver, provider, and medical records as appropriate.
Monitors patient adherence to plan of care and progress toward goals in a timely fashion, and facilitates changes as needed.
Creates ongoing processes for patient/caregivers to determine and request the level of care coordination support they desire over time.
Promotes healthy behaviors in all populations and ensures navigation assistance with community resources.
Facilitates patient access to appropriate medical and specialty providers as well as other care coordination team support specialists.
Cultivates and supports primary care and subspecialty co-management with timely communication, inquiry, follow-up and integration of information into the care plan regarding transition-in-care and referrals.
Serves as the contact-point, advocate, and informational resource for patient, family, care team, payers, and community resources.
Ensures effective tracking of test results, medication management, and adherence to follow-up appointments.
Assists providers and other clinic staff with providing high quality care for all patients.
Facilitates and attends meetings between patient, caregivers, care team, payers, and community resources as needed.
Attends and actively participates in all Care Coordination related training and meeting activities (Health Coach certification, quarterly Regional Workshops, monthly cohort calls with other Care Coordinators and Caravan Health CC Program Coach) as assigned.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
As assigned
POSITION COMPETENCIES:
Core Values consistent with a patient/family-centered approach to care.
Demonstrates professional and effective written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrates understanding in use of IT resources and patient databases. Demonstrates a positive, respectful attitude and professional customer service.
Acknowledges patients' rights on confidentiality issues, maintains patient confidentiality at all times, and adheres to HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
Proactively acts as a patient advocate, responding with empathy and respect to resolve patient/family concerns.
Recognizes and responds to opportunities for improvement.
Demonstrates continual learning skills, effects change in approach to care based on established, evidence-based practice.
Demonstrates professional practice behavior.
Assists with mentoring/coaching of other care coordination team members.
Cultivates effective partnerships, effectively collaborates with all practice providers (Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant and other licensed allied health team-members).
Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Previous experience in caring for chronic disease patients required.
Two years experience in provider practice or clinic health setting preferred.
Strong critical thinking skills.
Attention to detail and accurate documentation.
Ability to work in a high volume caseload environment and deal effectively with rapidly changing priorities.
Effective organizational, leadership, communication, education, collaboration, and counseling skills.
Previous Care Coordination, Case Management, or Home Health experience preferred.
Previous experience with mobilizing community resources, navigating patients through the healthcare continuum, and working with disparate populations preferred.
Ability to speak a relevant second language preferred.
Previous experience with health IT systems and data reports preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work constructively with all disciplines related to caring for patients within the community.
ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.
Facilities Maintenance Carpenter
Artesia General Hospital Job In Artesia, NM
The Maintenance Carpenter constructs and repairs structural woodwork and equipment in the establishment. They work under the direction of the Director of Plant Operations and members of the facilities management team directing various activities of construction projects. Builds, installs, or repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, wallboard, and various other materials in a manner conforming to local building codes. Assist with facilities management team with preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC equipment, building automation systems, steam boilers, water softeners, fire alarm systems,
Complies with all AGH policies and procedures and adheres to AGH standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• As a Carpenter you will perform carpentry duties including constructing and repairing within hospital sites.
Builds, repairs, and installs all counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, code base, ceilings, hardware, building framework and trim.
uses carpenter's hand tools using proper safety procedures; works from blueprint, drawings or oral instructions.
Installs glass in windows, doors, and partitions.
Safely demolishes walls, ceilings, cabinets and miscellaneous items promptly.
Diligently maintains all tools and equipment in clean, safe, and working order.
Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and materials on each project to ensure maximum productivity
Maintain records as required by regulations and policy.
Climbs ladders to replace damaged ceiling tiles, replaces floor tile and sheet plastic wall coverings.
Fine finishes items using sand papering techniques.
May assist with on-the-job instructions for less experienced carpenters in current carpentry techniques.
Performs manual duties as requested (i.e. moving supplies or furniture, removing trash or scrap metal.)
Assist with preventative maintenance duties to all physical structures of the facility and comply with all building safety codes. This is to include facility equipment and associated building automation controls.
Assist in minor electrical work with direct supervision of the lead electrician.
Assist with boiler water analyses and water treatment for safe operation.
Maintain all light fixtures in good working condition and change light bulbs as needed.
Assist with repairs of all mechanical/electrical HVAC equipment with direct supervision of the lead HVAC technician.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
As assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:
Must be able to read, write, and interpret blueprints.
Must be able to demonstrate skill with supplies and equipment associated with carpentry.
Must be able to communicate effectively with departmental personnel and hospital staff
Read, write, and speak English
Must be physically able to lift heavy loads, walk, stand for extended periods, and climb ladder
AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education - High school diploma or equivalent, vocational/trade school education preferred.
Work Experience - Three to five years of related carpentry experience,
Ability to construct drywall partitions
Ability to use woodworking power tools
Ability to install cove base and flooring
Training - N/A
License/Certification - N/A
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Inpatient
Artesia General Hospital Job In Artesia, NM
Under the direction and supervision of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants treat patients through exercise, massage, gait and balance training, and other therapeutic interventions. They record patients' progress and report the results of each treatment to the physical therapist.
Senior Accountant
Artesia General Hospital Job In Artesia, NM
Assists the CFO/ACFO with account analysis, audit, budget, cost report, month end and board reports ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Assists in the development of accounting and internal control policies and systems. * Assists in providing advice to department managers in analyzing and interpreting financial data and reports and in presenting that information to their departments.
* Ensures that a monthly time schedule is followed for the processing of computer reports necessary for the preparation of monthly financial statements; implements corrective action as necessary to meet established deadlines, including special projects.
* Keeps informed of all government regulations and procedures affecting the Hospital finances and accounting procedures.
* Prepares monthly general and standard journal entries.
* Prepares monthly account reconciliations.
* Prepares daily patient census and cash data report.
* Assists with monthly and year-end close.
* Assists with yearly budget
* Consistently completes all assignments in a timely manner, thorough and appropriately detailed.
* Assists in pulling together all the necessary information needed to compare revenue and expenses and determine the hospital's actual financial position.
* Effectively maintains all required records for the department and demonstrates good organizational skills.
* Assists in monitoring the implementation of checks and balances which continually evaluates accounting practices, reporting procedures and record keeping.
* Prepares the monthly administration and board financial packages
* Assists accounting staff with necessary advice relating to accounting issues
* Develop special reports and updates spreadsheets as needed to ensure accuracy and efficiency
* Keep Fixed Asset listing updated
* Assists with any conversions or updates to accounting systems
* Discuss Department Budgets with Directors and add input and guidance
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
* Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:
* Thorough knowledge of general accounting including thorough skills knowledge plus the application of general accounting theory.
* Must be proficient in MS word, and Excel software programs.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
* Must have good command of the English language, oral and written.
AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES:
N/A
Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
* Education - Accounting degree, BS in accounting preferred
* Work Experience - Two years hospital experience or equivalent
* Training
* License/Certification
ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.
Food Service Specialist
Artesia General Hospital Job In Artesia, NM
Assist in the preparation and service of meals and snacks for Hospital Patients and Doctors Lounge while maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment. Be able to function as a host, cook, server, cashier, dishwasher, pot washer, and any other positions as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Open/Close Department as scheduled.
Maintain food quality, safety, and sanitation.
Prepare and deliver all patient meals and food items to Doctors Lounge as needed.
Maintain temperatures of Foods Hot and Cold, Fill out Forms.
Cover, Label and date according to policy.
Utilize leftovers as much as possible.
Utilize all equipment correctly.
Participate in training of less experienced employees.
Assist in stocking Doctors Lounge using FIFO and filling out forms.
Provide all dietary functions in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.
Function in any Food Service capacity as needed when scheduled.
Maintain correct cash handling procedures and paperwork as needed.
Set up caterings or assist as needed.
When scheduled, speak menu to patients and fill out correct forms.
Use AIDET when communicating with patients.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
As assigned
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:
Knowledge of therapeutic diets and food/drug interactions.
Knowledge of methods and procedures for cooking and serving food, principles of sanitation, and principles of safe food handling.
Ability to multi-task with constant interruptions.
Physical ability to do the job.
Read, write and speak English.
AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education - High school diploma or equivalent.
Work Experience
Training
License/Certification - Food Handlers Certificate from NMED required within 30 days.
ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.
Materials Management Director
Artesia General Hospital Job In Artesia, NM
Ensure ordering, receiving and distribution of supplies for Hospital while maintaining professional relationships with department, vendors and customers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assure inventory of supplies is available to meet the needs of our customers.
Anticipate needs for routine and special order items.
Assist internal customers in “shopping” for necessary services, supplies, and capital equipment needs in most cost effective and efficient ways possible.
Develop a budget and operate department in compliance with budget.
Assist in purchase decisions and coordinate major plans such as furniture and other equipment.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts.
AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: N/A
Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education - High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor degree preferred.
Work Experience - Three to five years experience in materials management with some supervisory, hospital setting preferred.
Training
License/Certification
ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.
Receptionist
Artesia General Hospital Job In Carlsbad, NM
Provides a broad range of clerical functions for physicians and patients. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Greet patients, visitors and co-workers in a prompt, courteous, and helpful manner. * Maintain appointment scheduler and follow office-scheduling policy.
* Register patients in a complete and accurate manner to conform to all regulatory requirements.
* Collect monies at time of service.
* Reviews provider medical records to gather information for approvals from the various insurance plans.
* Handle pre-certification and referrals.
* Handles all prior authorizations on test as well as medications.
* Follow up on prior authorizations; ensure that they are completed prior to scheduled date.
* Answers the phones
* Relays messages to and from the providers to the patients.
* Ensures the end of day reconciliation is complete each night before close.
* Preform basic clerical duties as required.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
* As assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:
* Knowledge of office equipment and ability to handle multi-time telephones.
* Basic math and computer skills.
AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
* Education - High school diploma or equivalent.
* Work Experience - Customer service, computer. Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
* Training -
* License/Certification - N/A
ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.
Sleep Tech/Polysomnography Tech
Artesia General Hospital Job In Artesia, NM
A Polysomnographic Technician assists the Technologist with the comprehensive Polysomnographic testing and analysis, and
associated interventions under the direct supervision of a Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and/or the clinical director
(MD, PhD, DO) or designee.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Acts as a team member within the organization to assist in accomplishing goals and objectives
All objectives met on organizational scoreboard.
Demonstrates a positive customer service attitude
Positive survey feedback in the 90th percentile or greater.
Orientation survey.
Patient satisfaction survey.
The RPSGT verbalizes understanding and demonstrates competency on the following:
Gathers, analyzes and integrates patient information in order to identify and meet the patient specific needs (mental,
physical, psychological and pertinent medical and social history.
Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing as well as asses the need for maintenance of sleep
equipment and software.
Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments if necessary.
Assists with positive airway pressure (PAP) titration studies and mask fittings according to published standards.
Follow procedural protocols per published standards for PSG, CPAP, Bi-level, MWT, and MSLT to ensure collection
of appropriate data.
Document routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events as per procedure manual.
Assists qualified staff in implementation of appropriate interventions to insure safe and high quality of care for the
patient.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide, as directed, age specific care in the
treatment, assessment.
Answer telephone, schedule appointments and direct patient needs.
Obtain copy and distribute medical records as required.
Order and restock supplies for department.
Copy and restock necessary forms and paperwork required for department.
Maintain proper documentation on patient records, log books, procedure schedules, charges & charting.
Keep Medical Director and supervisor informed of patients that may require alteration in their care.
Assist in data collection as assigned.
Complete departmental documentation and record keeping according to policy.
Complete departmental documentation and record keeping according to policy.
Perform equipment maintenance, preparation, cleaning and sterilization as directed by Director or other staff.
Educate patients on usage of medical equipment and supplies with supervision of department director.
Cost Awareness
Is aware of appropriate utilization of supplies and materials.
Committee membership
Participates as a valued member of the Sleep Center Department meetings.
Interpersonal skills
Collaborates and assists other health team members.
Is able to resolve problems appropriately using the chain of command.
Attention to detail
Work has few errors.
Time Management
Uses time wisely, produces expected volume and quality of work, completes tasks/projects on time, and meets
deadlines.
Able to establish priorities appropriately.
Customer Relations
Exhibits courteous, compassionate and respectful treatment on internal and external customers.
Greet and direct patients, visitors and staff, escorts patient to room.
Oral Communication.
Verbal and nonverbal paralanguage is clear and effective. Listen and communicate respectfully to patients.
Communicate effectively with co-workers and other members of the staff.
Written Communication
Ideas are expressed clearly in writing including correct grammar, organization and structure.
Attendance
No more than five events of unplanned leave in a 12-month period.
Is punctual and dependable in term of meeting the assigned work schedule and department staffing needs.
Attend and successfully complete all required in-service meetings.
Participate in additional in-services as requested.
Verbalizes the understanding Decision Making Skills.
Verbalizes understanding and demonstrated the ability to maintain Compliance Issues
Adheres to code of conduct.
Maintains confidentiality.
Conduct responsibilities in an ethical manner.
Completes assignments timely.
Assume responsibility for on-going professional development and continuing education.
Maintains professional requirements.
Maintains knowledge and/or has the skills to provide service appropriate for the position.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
As assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:
Thorough understanding of respiratory function.
AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education - Graduate from an accredited School of Clinical Polysomnography, RRT/CRT preferred.
Work Experience - Two years in respiratory therapy setting preferred.
Training - per licensure.
License/Certification - Certificate of completion from School of Clinical Polysomnography.
ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.
Phlebotomist/Clerk
Artesia General Hospital Job In Artesia, NM
Receives, obtains and processes specimens for laboratory analysis on all patient age groups. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Collect and process venous and capillary samples from all patient age groups. * Perform and document therapeutic phlebotomies.
* Document and record samples/results.
* Accession and process referral testing samples.
* Maintain records, files and route patient reports.
* Perform clerical duties as assigned.
* Participate and promote QA activities.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
* As assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:
* Phlebotomy skill and competency.
AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
* Education - High school graduate or equivalent; formal phlebotomy training preferred.
* Work Experience - 6 months phlebotomy preferred.
* Training - N/A
* License/Certification - Certified Phlebotomist, CMA, EMT-B preferred.
ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.
Social Worker
Artesia General Hospital Job In Artesia, NM
Responsible for the functions of case management, utilization review, discharge planning and transition of care.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for establishing and maintaining open, effective communication between the facility and alternate level health care organizations, patients and their families, physicians, and third party payers.
Acts as a patient advocate to hospital clients.
Determines medical necessity for admission and continued stay as well as patient status through appropriate application of nationally recognized criteria.
Provides clinically based case management, discharge planning and care coordination to facilitate the delivery of cost effective quality healthcare.
Provides patient/ family with information about home health care, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation facilities and appropriate providers. Maintains availability to the patient/family as a resource to facilitate communication among providers and to monitor services rendered.
Maintains active communication with members of the multidisciplinary care team to affect timely and appropriate patient care and facilitate discharge.
The case manager/social worker is on site and available seven days a week, as well as holidays and therefore is required to work a weekend rotation an occasional holiday and required to be on-call.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: As assigned.
MINIMUM POSITION EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
Education -Graduate from an accredited school of Social Work preferred. Or Bachelors degree in healthcare related field..
Work Experience - Five years clinical experience in an acute care setting is strongly preferred.
Training - Basic Computer
License/Certification - Current New Mexico License as a Social Worker (LMSW)
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:
Maintains knowledge and understanding of Medicare and Medicaid guidelines and regulations pertaining to utilization review, discharge planning and Long Term Care (or transitional care).
Experience in the use of InterQual or Milliman criteria and review processes preferred.
Demonstrates the willingness to research, learn, and obtain knowledge for the performance of the position.
Knowledge in the areas of Case Management and Utilization Management, experience with managed care as it relates to third party payers preferred.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directs, coordinates and provides Case Management to patients in caseload.
Assess patients to identify needs, issues, resource and care goals.
Completes Case Management assessment, reviews admitting diagnoses/problems, determines a plan to address patient's needs and optional/preferred level of care.
Identifies potential transition planning problems in a timely manner to set up services required.
Works with the attending physician and care team members to move patient through the hospital system and set up appropriate services or referrals. Works collaboratively to develop a discharge plan early in hospitalization.
Proactively affects the system to facilitate efficient flow of care.
Reviews patient admissions to determine the medical necessity for admission and continued stay using pre-established criteria.
Identifies cases that fail criteria and refers them to the physician advisor appropriately.
Assists and educates physicians on appropriate documentation warranting acute hospitalization.
Acts as a resource when issuing notices of non-coverage (Medicare HINNs), Condition Code 44, or the 2 Midnight Rule to both the physicians involved and the patients. Explains UR processes and insurance coverage requirements.
Consults with physicians and their offices and payers, to determine the appropriate status of a patient.
Actively monitors observation status patients and seeks clarification of the status by the 24 hour mark and no later than 48 hours.
Provides clinical data/information to contracted third-party payers while the patient is hospitalized to ensure continued reimbursement and avoid delays in reimbursement with in the established timeframe set by the contracts.
Completes or oversees the completion of the Case Management Assessment of patients and support systems to facilitate the most appropriate and timely transition plan.
The completion of the Choice Form for Medicare.
Administering of the Important Message for Medicare.
The completion of assembling the necessary referral paperwork prior to discharge.
Documents offering of choice for SNF, DME or Hospice referrals according to Medicare requirements.
Communicates the discharge plan to patients/their representatives and pertinent healthcare team members.
Interacts, communicates and intervenes with the multidisciplinary healthcare team in a purposeful goal-directed fashion. Works proactively to maximize the effectiveness of resource utilization. Anticipates and facilitates problem resolution around issues of resource used and continued hospitalization and discharge planning.
Maintains a proactive role to ensure appropriate documentation concurrently to minimize inefficient resource utilization and prevent loss of reimbursement.
Utilizes appropriate resources in cases that present ethical dilemmas.
Explores strategies to reduce LOS and resource consumption.
Participates in daily rounds.
Refers to the PA those cases in which appropriate resource utilization is to be evaluated.
Reviews physician documentation and when needed seeks clarification relative to diagnosis and the patient's clinical state.
AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position. Knowledge of pediatrics to geriatrics is necessary.
Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.
Patient Access Representative - PRN
Artesia General Hospital Job In Artesia, NM
Primarily responsible for providing effective customer service for all internal and external customers by utilizing excellent, in-depth knowledge of hospital admissions and outpatient services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Interview patients to obtain insurance benefits, proof of coverage and pre-certification/authorization for inpatients, surgical patients, and required outpatients.
· Registers outpatients and prepares proper documentation for outpatient procedures where applicable.
· Processes inpatient admissions and prepares proper documentation for services where applicable.
· Accepts patient payments and records appropriately.
· Greet and assist patients and visitors in a manner consistent with Hospital customer service guidelines.
· Advise patients regarding insurance coverage and estimate patient's responsibility.
· Inform patients of available sources of assistance from outside public and private agencies or refer the patient to a financial counselor.
· Obtain verification of insurance coverage and benefits payable from insurance companies or other third-party payers.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Perform other functions as required.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:
· Basic computer knowledge
· Basic medical terminology
· Good typing skills
Physician - Urology
Artesia General Hospital Job In Artesia, NM
Urology:
Seeking full time urologist
Monday - Friday 8-5 with ½ administrative day
10 days of call per month to include one weekend
Good General Surgery support and medical specialties support
Competitive Compensation
Malpractice insurance paid by facility
License Reimbursement
401 K Employer Match
Relocation Allowance
Loan Repayment available
Generous PTO Accrual
Paid CME
Facility is licensed for 25 beds and community owned and operated.
ER visits average about 14,000 per year.
Located in rural Southeast New Mexico adjacent to West Texas border.
Good payor mix and strong community support.
Surgeries include but not limited to:
Circumcision
Vasectomy
Cystoscopy
Ureteroscopy for stone with and without stent placement
EHWL Shock Wave Lithotripsy with and without Cystoscopy
TURP with either resectoscope or laser
Prostate biopsy
Suprapubic prostatectomy
Radical Prostatectomy
Nephrectomy
Hydrocelectomy
Varicocelectomy
Orchiectomy, Orchiopexy
Inflatable or ridged penile implant
Overall, great work environment, mission of high-quality care and strong work life balance.
Director of Dietary Services
Artesia General Hospital Job In Artesia, NM
Responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the Dietary Department as it pertains to food service operations for the Hospital. Provide planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluation of staff for department success. Essential Values-Based, Leadership and Management Competencies:
Demonstrates competencies in line with the five core values that are the foundation of all activities performed by employees in order to achieve the Mission of Artesia General Hospital
Ø Respect: Demonstrates competence in respect for others.
Ø Leadership: Demonstrates competence in knowing everyone has a role.
Ø Professionalism: Demonstrates competence in the conduct, aims and qualities of health care.
Ø Dedication: Demonstrates competence in dedication to Artesia General Hospital.
Ø Commitment to Excellence: Demonstrates competence in expecting nothing less than "DOING THE RIGHT THING".
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Maintain policies & procedures for food storage, preparation, service, and clinical aspects.
* Maintain current diet manual and therapeutics diet
* Effective communication with medical staff, hospital employees and administration.
* Maintain high level of patient satisfaction for all meals.
* Manage the dietary department in a professional manner that complies with CMS requirements.
* Responsible for adequate stock levels of food and supplies.
* Ensure that dietary meets with federal, state, and local health and food service laws.
* Maintain equipment and oversee required maintenance where applicable.
* Responsible for food waste monitoring.
* Prepares production sheets, and weekly menus for staff and patients.
* Arrange and conduct in-service education and new staff training.
* Responsible for patient diets as they are consistent with patient orders.
* Responsible for filling and/or working positions when needed.
* Provide for special functions as needed.
* Maintain daily cash register records, deposits, and cash box.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Participation in hospitals quality improvement program and interdisciplinary treatment team.
* Assess patient nutritional status
* Develop and revise nutritional care plans
* Evaluate results of nutritional interventions for the patient
* Consult with physicians
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:
* Possess a basic understanding of therapeutic modification of diets.
* Knowledge of methods and procedures for serving food, principles of sanitation, and principles of safe food handling.
* Able to read, write, and speak English.
AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, Safety Activities, and Investigations.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Ø Education - Meet the minimum degree requirements approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA), is a graduate of a dietetic technician program approved by the (ADA) or is a registered dietitian from the (ADA).
Ø Work Experience - Prefer two or more years of experience in a supervisory capacity in a
Ø hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility.
Ø Training -
Ø License/Certification - Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietetic Technician preferred.
Therapy - PTA
Artesia General Hospital Job In Artesia, NM
As a traveler with Skyline Med Staff, you'll have a dedicated recruiter supporting you every step of the way and available whenever you need them. We are a Woman Owned Agency providing clinicians with Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield, along with Dental and Vision coverage, plus $500 referral bonuses! We're seeking committed Allied Health professionals who excel in delivering quality patient care and can adapt to diverse work environments.
Required for Submission:
1. Minimum of 1 year recent work history
2. A current BLS/CPR certification through American Heart Association
3. Active License in the state of the job location
Medical Technologist- PRN
Artesia General Hospital Job In Artesia, NM
Receives, obtains, processes and analyzes specimens for laboratory analysis on all patient age groups.
Essential Values-Based, Leadership and Management Competencies:
Demonstrates competencies in line with the five core values that are the foundation of all activities performed by employees in order to achieve the Mission of Artesia General Hospital
Respect:Demonstrates competence in respect for others.
Leadership:Demonstrates competence in knowing everyone has a role.
Professionalism:Demonstrates competence in the conduct, aims and qualities of health care.
Dedication:Demonstrates competence in dedication to Artesia General Hospital.
Commitment To Excellence:Demonstrates competence in expecting nothing less than “DOING THE RIGHT THING”.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Collect and process venous and capillary samples from all patient age groups.
Conducts and interprets performance evaluations on laboratory equipment and procedures.
Maintains laboratory equipment per manufacturers guidelines.
Conduct required tests as ordered by physician.
Assist in supervision and training of employees.
Participate in QA, QC, accreditation and regulatory activities.
Maintain work station.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
As assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:
All areas of the laboratory: blood bank, basic microbiology, phlebotomy, and computer operation.
AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education - Graduate of an accredited school of Medical Technology or related field.
Work Experience - Two years generalist preferred.
Training - Blood bank required, microbiology and phlebotomy preferred.
License/Certification - ASCP, AMT, HHS or NCA certification or registry eligible within 90 days of hire.
ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.
Billing Analyst I
Artesia General Hospital Job In Artesia, NM
Performs billing, insurance follow-up, and collection responsibilities for physician practices with minimal supervision. Collaborative, intellectually and has a strong work ethic. Must be influential communication skills with an ability to efficiently communicate the finance story.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Collaborate with other departments to ensure billing accuracy
Develops and assist with billing policies as needed.
Analyzing all billing procedures and identifying opportunities for improvement
Familiarity with such terms such as MMC, HMO, PPO, Medicaid, Capitation and how these payers process claims
Broad knowledge and understanding of payor rejections.
Reconciling claims and resolving discrepancies.
Determine final disposition of outstanding accounts.
Ensure smooth and accurate billing operations
Medical claims and or hospital collection experience with sound judgement
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Excellent knowledge of electronic billing procedures.
Represents billing in projects for migration, integration and shared services strategies.
Coordinates with other departments to ensure claims are billed correctly.
Strong attention to detail & keeping updated records of accounts receivables trends.
Responsible for training and resolution of errors and issues that may arise.
Research and update billing demographic data to ensure prompt payment from the insurance payers.
Ability to utilize standard billing systems & tools such as CPSI, RCM, Novitas & EMR and CMS guidelines
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:
Billing & Follow up, admission & Prior Auth training.
Training abilities
Ability to manage time and task independently while maintain productivity
Strong attention to detail which requires following standard operating procedures
AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education - High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum - 4-6 years of experience as a Biller and or Follow up specialist
Work Experience - One year in an office setting; medical billing preferred.
Training - at least 3 to 4 years Revenue Cycle & Admission experience
License/Certification - none.
ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.