Michigan Healthcare Jobs

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under general supervision, and according to established policies and procedures, completes billing forms, enters the appropriate data into the computer and retrieves necessary reports. Receives patients into the dialysis unit or clinic, obtains patient's records, schedules tests and treatments, registers new patients, transcribes physician's orders, types miscellaneous materials and performs other related duties as required. Reports to the Head Nurse. Works closely with billing supervisor, physicians, technical leader and computer support personnel.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the billing cycle (e.g., monthly logs, monthly counts, and daily flow sheets)

• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity.

• Demonstrates flexibility in work situation.

• Demonstrates acceptance of constructive criticism and direction from supervisor.

• Functions as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Communicates with daily contacts, other departments, agencies or service organations.

• Demonstrates ability to plan work activities.

• Maintains neat and safe work area.

• Completes medical records responsibilities.

• Maintains payroll records.

• Fulfills NIS/lab computer responsibilities.

• Fulfills Network requirements.

• Maintains supplies.

• Demonstrates working knowledge and understanding of census reports and statistics.

• Demonstrates working knowledge and understanding of unit administrative, organizational, and operating procedures/policies.

• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• High School diploma with 6-12 months of on the job training and experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Stands and walks most of the time on duty.

• Lifts and pushes patients on stretchers and in wheelchairs.

• Lifts and carries dialysate solution containers.

• May be subject to hazardous wastes and materials.

  Overview

  Under the leadership of President and CEO Wright L. Lassiter, III, Henry Ford Health System is a

  $6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites

  including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and

  other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system

  now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one

  of the nation’s oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the

  health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region’s

  major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and

  remaining Michigan’s fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical

  education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing

  in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses,

  pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visitHenryFord.com.

  Benefits

  Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or

  making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry

  Ford Health System has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice

  Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are

  dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance

  and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an

  employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program

  (Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

  Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

  Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health System is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.