Qureos Mentor

Mercyhealth

<div><p><b>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p><ul><li>
Ensures all scheduled visits are pre-registered and accounts are appropriately certified/authorized before the service date.</li><li>
Initiates, obtains, and documents referrals/authorizations/pre-certifications in appropriate systems.</li><li>
Answers incoming external/internal telephone calls, determines purpose of calls and schedules appropriately or routes to physician practices or other departments as appropriate.</li><li>
Registers new and returning patients via multiline phone lines, and various Mercy systems/applications for visits within the Mercyhealth System ensuring that all required elements are gathered to ensure payment for the service provided.</li><li>
Initiates outbound calls to external providers, patients, and/or payers based on referrals entered into the system and schedules appropriately. Communicates with provider's office as needed.</li><li>
Ensures compliance with Access and Revenue Cycle related policies and procedures.</li><li>
Manages waitlists and rescheduling/cancellation of appointments as necessary.</li><li>
Completes accounts in assigned worqueues.</li><li>
Manages patient initiated scheduling requests through MyChart, Telehealth, or other self-scheduling applications.</li><li>
Maintains a high level of professionalism and provides a quality patient experience.</li><li>
Schedules appointments appropriately according to provider and clinic-based protocols.</li><li>
Performs ancillary tasks by providing outreach to patients. Must have excellent customer service skills.</li><li>
Answers questions about organization and provides callers with address, directions and other information about the site that they are scheduled for.</li><li>
Able to articulate information in a manner that patients, guarantors, and family members understand.</li><li>
Ensures compliance with reporting related to demographics and federal and state requirements.</li><li>
Has in-depth knowledge of community based, state or federal government programs to provide assistance to patients who have limited or no ability to pay for their health care needs.</li><li>
Screens patients and provides assistance with completion of applications, if necessary.</li><li>
Serves as a liaison to clinical staff by maintaining good communication regarding any problems and/or resolutions to patient issues or access concerns.</li><li>
Contacts insurance companies or employer groups via phone, web portals, electronic applications, or other appropriate means to determine eligibility and benefits for necessary services to obtain financial resolution and guarantee payment on account.</li><li>
Maintains current knowledge of payor payment provisions and regulations to ensure correct data is gathered and documented.</li><li>
Provides financial information to patients, which includes patient financial obligations, estimated costs of services, billing practices, and establishing payment arrangements as necessary.</li><li>
Collects co-pays, deductible and other out of pocket expenses via phone and/or in person and ensures patients understand their financial obligation and arrange for payment at the time of visit.</li><li>
Thorough understanding of patient payment options to be able to direct patients to appropriate resource for financial assistance programs. These programs may include Medicaid, Mercy Community Care, and other community assistance as appropriate.</li><li>
Advises department leadership of possible postponement or deferral of any elective/non-emergent service which have not been approved prior to service date.</li><li>
Documents activity within appropriate EMR or patient accounting systems.</li><li>
Complies with Mercyhealth Cash Handling and Collection Policies.</li><li>
Demonstrates an understanding and follows patient confidentiality policies and all HIPAA Regulations.</li><li>
Performs other clerical duties as needed such as faxing, filing and photocopying.</li><li>
Subject matter expert with regards to assigned responsibilities.</li><li>
Provides training to new partners, as well as on an as-needed basis.</li><li>
Completes pre-registration and ensures appropriate referrals are in place and authorized.</li><li>
Ensures compliance with Patient Access and Revenue Cycle related policies and procedures.</li><li>
Reviews external orders/referrals to ensure authorization and compliance requirements are met.</li><li>
Assists with schedule utilization reports/documentation</li><li>
Participates in workgroups related to access/scheduling improvements.</li><li>
Notifies leadership of scheduling or access issues (time to next appt, provider cancellations, etc.).</li><li>
Schedules for all specialties and modalities across the system.</li><li>
Completes pre-registration at time of scheduling.</li><li>
Promotes digital access and patient engagement.</li><li>
Ensure coordination occurs throughout the entire system rather than at one physical location. Ensures that medical necessity is met.</li><li>
Utilizes waitlists for the system to ensure that we are accelerating patients accessing system.</li><li>
Focuses on schedule optimization by different areas bringing in consistencies to services from a system perspective.</li><li>
Identifies optimizations as they work with different areas to maximize scheduling efficiencies across the system.</li><li>
Understands multiple specialties and modalities and has the ability to support all of them.</li><li>
Manages other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE</b></p><ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent preferred.</li><li>Two years of customer service experience preferred.</li><li>Two years of healthcare registration, scheduling, or physicians' office experience required.</li></ul><p><b><br>
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE</b></p><p>
Healthcare revenue cycle related certification or an equivalently designated certification approved by management required within 1 year of hire.</p><p></p><p><b>
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES</b><br>
Excellent oral communication skills/organizational skills<br>
Ability to handle stress and problem solve<br>
Computer experience preferred<br>
Knowledge of EPIC desirable<br>
Ability to multi-task<br>
Able to work independently<br>
<br>
<b>LEVEL OF SUPERVISION</b></p><p>
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.</p><p></p><p><b>
SUPERVISES</b></p><p>
N/A</p><p></p><p><b>
PAY RANGE:</b></p><p></p>
$21.00 - $31.50<p></p><p>
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.</p><p></p><p>
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:
</p><p></p><ul><li><p>Medical, Dental, Vision</p></li><li><p>
Life &amp; Disability Insurance</p></li><li><p>
FSA/HSA Options</p></li><li><p>
Generous, accruing paid time off</p></li><li><p>
Paid Parental and caregiver leave</p></li><li><p>
Career advancement and educational opportunities</p></li><li><p>
Tuition and certification reimbursement</p></li><li><p>
Certification Reimbursement</p></li><li><p>
Well-being Programs</p></li><li><p>
Employee Discounts</p></li><li><p>
On-Demand Pay</p></li><li><p>
Financial Education</p></li><li><p>
Annual recognition/awards events</p></li><li><p>
Partner appreciation days</p></li><li><p>
Family entertainment/attractions discount</p></li><li><p>
Community service/improvement opportunities</p></li></ul><p></p><p>
Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.</p><p></p><p>
At Mercyhealth, we don&rsquo;t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.</p><p></p><p>
Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:
</p><p></p><ul><li><p>#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50</p></li><li><p>
One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers</p></li><li><p>
A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women</p></li></ul></div><p></p>

Patient Access Specialist 1

<div><p><b>OVERVIEW</b><br>
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, planning and implementation of a treatment plan addressing the functional needs of a variety of patient diagnoses.</p><p><b><br>
Schedule:</b> 40-hours per week<br>
<b>Shift:</b> Monday-Friday, 9:30am-6pm; hours have some flexibility<br>
<b>Location: </b>3 days per week at Mercyhealth Woodstock, Woodstock, IL; 2 days per week at Mercyhealth Rehabilitation Center-Harvard, Harvard, IL<br>
<b>Pay Range: </b>$76,061.05 - $114,091.57</p><p></p><p><b>
This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $5,000.</b></p><p></p><p><b>
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p><ul><li><p>
Integrates subjective and objective data to establish a treatment plan.</p></li><li><p>
Utilizes exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits.</p></li><li><p>
Maintains a thorough record of services provided with appropriate coding and billing.</p></li><li><p>
Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.</p></li><li><p>
Performs thorough and timely electronic documentation</p></li><li><p>
Strengths in care delivery as evidenced by peer review feedback; consistently demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment techniques</p></li><li><p>
Participates actively in the PI and CQI process</p></li><li><p>
Assists in the orientation, training and mentoring of new partners</p></li><li><p>
Participates in cost saving initiatives within the department</p></li><li><p>
Takes an active role in the performance improvement process
</p></li><li><p>Maintain a high standard of patient care and provide effective communication between occupational therapists, assistants and the physician group.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE</b></p><p>
Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy<br>
<br>
<b>CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE</b>
</p><p>Licensed as an occupational therapist in IL</p><p>
CPR/BLS required within 90 days of hire
</p><p>NBCOT upon initial licensure only, as required</p><p><br>
</p><p><b>LEVEL OF SUPERVISION
</b></p><p>Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.</p><p></p><p><b>
PAY RANGE:</b></p><p></p>
$76,061.05 - $114,091.57<p></p><p>
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.</p><p></p><p>
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:
</p><p></p><ul><li><p>Medical, Dental, Vision</p></li><li><p>
Life &amp; Disability Insurance</p></li><li><p>
FSA/HSA Options</p></li><li><p>
Generous, accruing paid time off</p></li><li><p>
Paid Parental and caregiver leave</p></li><li><p>
Career advancement and educational opportunities</p></li><li><p>
Tuition and certification reimbursement</p></li><li><p>
Certification Reimbursement</p></li><li><p>
Well-being Programs</p></li><li><p>
Employee Discounts</p></li><li><p>
On-Demand Pay</p></li><li><p>
Financial Education</p></li><li><p>
Annual recognition/awards events</p></li><li><p>
Partner appreciation days</p></li><li><p>
Family entertainment/attractions discount</p></li><li><p>
Community service/improvement opportunities</p></li></ul><p></p><p>
Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.</p><p></p><p>
At Mercyhealth, we don&rsquo;t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.</p><p></p><p>
Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:
</p><p></p><ul><li><p>#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50</p></li><li><p>
One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers</p></li><li><p>
A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women</p></li></ul></div><p></p>

Occupational Therapist

<div><p><b>Overview</b></p><p></p><p>
The Quality Data Analyst is responsible for quality data abstraction activities of the Quality and Infection Prevention department. This position is responsible for collection, management, interpretation and display of data related to core measures and other quality metrics. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of data essential for quality improvement and healthcare decision-making. Assists in validation of data from multiple sources. Coordinates reporting of data and information received by physicians, leaders and other partners. The Quality Data Analyst deals with confidential information. May be required to work overtime during peak periods. Performs other duties as assigned.</p><p></p><p><b>
Schedule</b>: 30 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 7am start time and variable end time.
</p><p><b>Shift</b>: Days</p><p><b>
Location</b>: Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center - Janesville, WI</p><ul><li>Primary location will be in Janesville, WI for training. There is potential to work out of other additional locations after training period.</li></ul><p><b>
Pay Range</b>: $24.12/hr - $37.39/hr</p><p><b><br>
Essential</b><b> </b><b>Duties</b><b> </b><b>and</b><b> </b><b>Responsibilities</b></p><div><ul><li><p>
Collects data from the electronic medical record while adhering to established guidelines and specifications</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Ensures the accuracy and completeness of abstracted data through thorough validation and verification processes</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Enters abstracted data into databases and maintains accurate records of collected information</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Reports data to support improvement efforts.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Reviews quality data and information to provide validation and works with stakeholders to refine reporting and data capture.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Monitors and interprets changes to reported measures, data definitions and the related impact to clinical care processes.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Ensures that publicly reported data is submitted through proper transmission in a timely and compliant manner.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Identifies opportunities for process improvements and contributes to enhancing data abstraction procedures</p></li></ul></div><p></p><div><p><b>
Education</b><b> </b><b>and</b><b> </b><b>Experience</b></p></div><div><div><div><ul><li><p>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree is healthcare-related field preferred; Associate's degree (A. A.) is required.
</p></li><li><p>At least two years' experience working in a healthcare setting is required.
</p></li><li><p>Successful completion of medical terminology course is preferred.
</p></li><li><p>Advanced experience with Excel spreadsheets, including formulas and graphing is required.
</p></li><li><p>Experience with Access or SQL database management, including detailed database creation and maintenance and problem solving, is preferred.</p></li></ul></div><p></p><div><p><b><br>
 </b><b>Skills</b><b> </b><b>and</b><b> Abilities</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Strong understanding of medical terminology, clinical documentation and healthcare procedures.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Previous experience in clinical data abstraction or a related role is preferred.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Proficiency in using electronic health record systems and data management tools</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain data accuracy</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.</p></li></ul></div></div><div><p><br>
</p></div><div><p><b>Special</b><b> </b><b>Physical</b><b> </b><b>Demands</b></p></div><p></p><div><p><br>
The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.</p></div><div><p>
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.</p></div><p></p><div><p><b><br>
Level</b><b> </b><b>of</b><b> </b><b>Supervision</b></p></div><div><p>
Some independent judgment is required, but alternatives are limited by standard practices and procedures.</p></div></div><p></p><p><b>
PAY RANGE:</b></p><p></p>
$24.12 - $37.39<p></p><p>
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.</p><p></p><p>
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:
</p><p></p><ul><li><p>Medical, Dental, Vision</p></li><li><p>
Life &amp; Disability Insurance</p></li><li><p>
FSA/HSA Options</p></li><li><p>
Generous, accruing paid time off</p></li><li><p>
Paid Parental and caregiver leave</p></li><li><p>
Career advancement and educational opportunities</p></li><li><p>
Tuition and certification reimbursement</p></li><li><p>
Certification Reimbursement</p></li><li><p>
Well-being Programs</p></li><li><p>
Employee Discounts</p></li><li><p>
On-Demand Pay</p></li><li><p>
Financial Education</p></li><li><p>
Annual recognition/awards events</p></li><li><p>
Partner appreciation days</p></li><li><p>
Family entertainment/attractions discount</p></li><li><p>
Community service/improvement opportunities</p></li></ul><p></p><p>
Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.</p><p></p><p>
At Mercyhealth, we don&rsquo;t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.</p><p></p><p>
Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:
</p><p></p><ul><li><p>#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50</p></li><li><p>
One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers</p></li><li><p>
A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women</p></li></ul></div><p></p>

Quality Data Analyst - Full Time

<div><p><b>OVERVIEW</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>
Coordinate clinical research studies by recruiting and supporting study participants, managing study documentation, collecting and processing samples, and ensuring compliance with research protocols and regulatory requirements. This role works closely with patients, providers, and research teams to support study operations, track participant progress, maintain accurate data, and assist with program education and communication efforts.</p><p></p><p><b>
Schedule: </b>40-hours per week<br>
<b>Shift: </b>Days<br>
<b>Location</b>: Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center, Janesville, WI (Candidate must be willing and able to commute daily to this location.)</p></div></div></div></div><div><p><b>
Pay Range:</b> $27.17 - $42.11</p></div></div></div><p><br>
Click here to learn more about our research team!</p><p></p><p><b>
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p><ul><li><p>
Recruit, screen, enroll, obtain consent from study participants and provide patient education as necessary.</p></li><li><p>
Prepare IRB documents and reports; ensure compliance with relevant IRB policies and regulatory agency requirements. (i.e.: continuing reviews or study updates)</p></li><li><p>
Organize and maintain study documents including data collection forms, informed consent forms, and regulatory documents. Submitting accurate and timely data.</p></li><li><p>
Assist with the collection of patient samples, including blood, urine, and saliva; process and prepare specimens (centrifuge, pipette as required).</p></li><li><p>
Maintain patient calendars to ensure protocol adherence</p></li><li><p>
Shipping of specimens</p></li><li><p>
Patient coordination for research protocols including arranging necessary appointments and procedures, working collaboratively with other departments and institutions, and maintaining contact with study participants.</p></li><li><p>
Long-term follow up of study participants</p></li><li><p>
Data submission and monthly/quarterly reports</p></li><li><p>
Work with billing department for billing of study patients on a clinical trial</p></li><li><p>
Maintain investigational brochures</p></li><li><p>
Track and report all adverse events</p></li><li><p>
Collaborate on development of program materials such as marketing and education</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE</b></p><p>
Minimum Required Education: Associate's Degree<br>
Clinical research experience preferred.</p><p></p><p><b>
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE</b></p><p>
Other certification(s) per unit requirements<br>
Certified Clinical Research Professional or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP or SoCRA), preferred.</p><p><b><br>
SKILLS AND ABILITIES</b></p><ul><li><p>
Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.</p></li><li><p>
Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management</p></li><li><p>
Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, writing skills, strong interpersonal communication skills, detailed oriented, and able to multi-task</p></li><li><p>
Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel, electronic health systems and databases used in research environment, or have a willingness to learn and demonstrate proficiency within six months of hire</p></li></ul><p><b><br>
SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS</b></p><p>
The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.</p><p></p><p><b>
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION</b></p><p>
N/A</p><p></p><p><b>
SUPERVISES</b></p><p>
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.</p><p></p><p><b>
PAY RANGE:</b></p><p></p>
$27.17 - $42.11<p></p><p>
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.</p><p></p><p>
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:
</p><p></p><ul><li><p>Medical, Dental, Vision</p></li><li><p>
Life &amp; Disability Insurance</p></li><li><p>
FSA/HSA Options</p></li><li><p>
Generous, accruing paid time off</p></li><li><p>
Paid Parental and caregiver leave</p></li><li><p>
Career advancement and educational opportunities</p></li><li><p>
Tuition and certification reimbursement</p></li><li><p>
Certification Reimbursement</p></li><li><p>
Well-being Programs</p></li><li><p>
Employee Discounts</p></li><li><p>
On-Demand Pay</p></li><li><p>
Financial Education</p></li><li><p>
Annual recognition/awards events</p></li><li><p>
Partner appreciation days</p></li><li><p>
Family entertainment/attractions discount</p></li><li><p>
Community service/improvement opportunities</p></li></ul><p></p><p>
Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.</p><p></p><p>
At Mercyhealth, we don&rsquo;t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.</p><p></p><p>
Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:
</p><p></p><ul><li><p>#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50</p></li><li><p>
One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers</p></li><li><p>
A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women</p></li></ul></div><p></p>

Research Coordinator, Cardiology

<div><div><div><p><b>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Performs routine therapies that aid in the treatment, diagnosis, and evaluation of their cardiopulmonary status.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Will Initiate, monitor, evaluate, and wean invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
</p></li><li><p>Makes parameter recommendations based on clinical assessment, technical assessment, patient compliance, patient response, laboratory values, and patient status.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Initiates and provides on-going evaluation of treatment regime including medication delivery and oxygen administration through therapist driven protocols by performing patient assessments to determine the needs related to treatment therapies, frequencies, and duration of treatment regime ordered by physician.</p></li><li><p>
Assesses patients clinically before and after the administration or application of any medication, procedure, or device; recommends appropriate therapy including initial therapy, changes in therapy, and discontinuation.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Monitors, assesses, educates, and documents the patient and/or family on therapies, medications, goals of therapies, and equipment during treatment.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Documents work timely, completely, and accurately including documentation in the patient electronic medical record and departmental records.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Demonstrates competence in the set-up, calibration, and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators, noninvasive ventilation devices, therapeutic bronchoscopies and pulmonary function screens.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Cleans using high level disinfection, assembles, and maintains equipment and the stocking of departmental supplies.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Performs and documents emergency rounds, oxygen saturation checks, and titrates oxygen per protocol during oxygen and aerosol rounds.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Performs therapies in strict compliance to universal precautions and proper body mechanics, using sound judgment in evaluating situations, and taking appropriate action when necessary.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Responds to emergent care situations in the hospital and assists with resuscitation by providing chest compressions, airway management, airway stabilization, and ventilatory support in accordance with the American Heart association guidelines and as directed by the Code Team Leader.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Transports adult patients on mechanical ventilators, non-invasive ventilation devices, and critically ill to intrahospital procedures and testing.</p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p>
Provides developmentally appropriate care to support the various patient populations during their hospitalization. Demonstrates competence in the care of pediatric and adult patients (when/if assigned to these patients) relative to determining each patient&rsquo;s age related and other physical, psycho-social, and cultural needs.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Assists with the orientation process for new employees and employees orienting to adult specialty care units. Mentors students on clinical rotation as needed.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Acts as the charge therapist in the absence of the Lead Respiratory Therapist on a rotational basis as assigned, performing the duties and responsibilities described in that job description to the best of your ability.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Engage in a project related to the department, community, or respiratory care profession:</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Obtains or maintains an additional certification or specialty credential (manager approval required)</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Participates in community education events relating to procedures performed, disease processes, medications, and treatments relating to respiratory care.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Perform QA &amp; PI</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Assist with The Joint Commission accreditation and maintaining survey readiness</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Participates in facility committees on behalf of Respiratory Therapy
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Maintains proficiency in the processing and interpreting of point of care (POC) blood gases, glucose, and electrolytes; and collaborates on quality control with the POC Coordinator (at applicable locations only)</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
May require on call coverage as needed.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Performs other duties as assigned.</p></li></ul></div><p></p><div><p><b><br>
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE</b></p></div></div><div><p>
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program</p></div><div><p>
Minimum 1 year respiratory experience required, 6 months critical care</p></div><p></p><div><p><b><br>
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE</b>
</p></div><div><p>RRT- CRT will be accepted for RTs that are not eligible for RRT. All other CRTs must earn RRT within 1 year of hire.</p></div><div><p>
CPR</p></div><div><p>
NRP within 90 days of orientation, for those departments requiring delivery attendance</p></div><div><p>
IL and/ or WI Respiratory Care Practitioner license<br>
</p></div><p></p><div><p><b>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS</b></p></div><div><p>
Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.</p></div><div><p>
Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.</p></div><p></p><div><p><b><br>
SKILLS AND ABILITIES</b></p></div><div><p>
Good mathematical and interpersonal skills</p></div><div><p><br>
</p></div><div><p><b>INFORMATION ACCESS</b></p></div><div><p>
Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties. OR Partner may access patient care information, financial data, human resource data and strategic and planning data needed to perform their job duties as directed by the director.</p></div><p></p><div><p><b><br>
WORK CONTACT GROUP</b>
</p></div><div><p>Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors, community<br>
</p></div><p></p><div><p><b>SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS</b></p></div><div><p>
The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.</p></div><div><p>
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste, and smell. Specific vision abilities require by this job include frequent ability to adjust focus and occasionally distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally exert up to 100 pounds of force.</p></div><div><p><br>
</p></div><div><p><b>LEVEL OF SUPERVISION</b></p></div><div><p>
Work requires a moderate level of independent judgment along with good interpretative and interpersonal skills with justification and accountability to Lead, Supervisor, Manager, and Director.</p></div><p></p><p><b>
PAY RANGE:</b></p><p></p>
$32.47 - $50.33<p></p><p>
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.</p><p></p><p>
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click<b> </b>here for more details.</p><p></p><p>
At Mercyhealth, we don&rsquo;t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.</p><p></p><p>
Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:
</p><p></p><ul><li><p>#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50</p></li><li><p>
One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers</p></li><li><p>
A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women</p></li></ul></div><p></p>

Respiratory Therapist - PRN

<div><div><div><p><b>OVERVIEW</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>
Provide respiratory care and advanced cardiopulmonary treatments to patients by managing oxygen therapy, ventilators, breathing treatments, and emergency respiratory support. This role works closely with physicians and the healthcare team to assess patient needs, educate patients and families, respond to emergency situations, and deliver safe, high-quality respiratory care for patients of all ages.</p><p></p><p><b>
Schedule: </b>Two, 12-hour shifts per week</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>
Shift: </b>6pm-6:30am with rotations</p><p><b>
Location: </b>Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center,<b> </b>Janesville, WI</p><p><b>
Pay Range:</b> $30.59 - $47.42</p><p></p><p><b>
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
 Performs routine therapies that aid in the treatment, diagnosis, and evaluation of their cardiopulmonary status.</p></li><li><p>
Will Initiate, monitor, evaluate, and wean invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
</p></li><li><p>Makes parameter recommendations based on clinical assessment, technical assessment, patient compliance, patient response, laboratory values, and patient status.</p></li><li><p>
Initiates and provides on-going evaluation of treatment regime including medication delivery and oxygen administration through therapist driven protocols by performing patient assessments to determine the needs related to treatment therapies, frequencies, and duration of treatment regime ordered by physician.</p></li><li><p>
Assesses patients clinically before and after the administration or application of any medication, procedure, or device; recommends appropriate therapy including initial therapy, changes in therapy, and discontinuation.</p></li><li><p>
Monitors, assesses, educates, and documents the patient and/or family on therapies, medications, goals of therapies, and equipment during treatment.</p></li><li><p>
Documents work timely, completely, and accurately including documentation in the patient electronic medical record and departmental records.</p></li><li><p>
Demonstrates competence in the set-up, calibration, and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators, noninvasive ventilation devices, therapeutic bronchoscopies and pulmonary function screens.
</p></li><li><p>Cleans using high level disinfection, assembles, and maintains equipment and the stocking of departmental supplies.</p></li><li><p>
Performs and documents emergency rounds, oxygen saturation checks, and titrates oxygen per protocol during oxygen and aerosol rounds.</p></li><li><p>
 Performs therapies in strict compliance to universal precautions and proper body mechanics, using sound judgment in evaluating situations, and taking appropriate action when necessary.</p></li><li><p>
Responds to emergent care situations in the hospital and assists with resuscitation by providing chest compressions, airway management, airway stabilization, and ventilatory support in accordance with the American Heart association guidelines and as directed by the Code Team Leader.</p></li><li><p>
Transports adult patients on mechanical ventilators, non-invasive ventilation devices, and critically ill to intrahospital procedures and testing.</p></li><li><p>
Provides developmentally appropriate care to support the various patient populations during their hospitalization.
</p></li><li><p>Demonstrates competence in the care of pediatric and adult patients (when/if assigned to these patients) relative to determining each patient&rsquo;s age related and other physical, psycho-social, and cultural needs.</p></li><li><p>
Maintains proficiency in the processing and interpreting of point of care (POC) blood gases, glucose, and electrolytes; and collaborates on quality control with the POC Coordinator (at applicable locations only).</p></li><li><p>
May require on call coverage as needed.</p></li><li><p>
Performs other duties as assigned.</p></li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><div><p><b><br>
COE </b><b>BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS</b></p></div><div><p>
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:</p></div><p></p><div><p><b><br>
Quality</b> - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.</p></div><p></p><div><p><b><br>
Service</b> - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.</p></div><p></p><div><p><b><br>
Partnering</b> - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.</p></div><p></p><div><p><b><br>
Cost</b> - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.</p></div><p></p><div><p><b><br>
EDUCATION &amp; </b><b>EXPERIENCE</b></p></div><div><p>
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program</p></div></div><p></p><div><p><b><br>
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE</b>
</p></div><div><p>RRT- CRT will be accepted for RTs that are not eligible for RRT. All other CRTs must earn RRT within 1 year of hire.</p></div><div><p>
CPR</p></div><div><p>
NRP within 90 days of orientation, for those departments requiring delivery attendance</p></div><div><p>
IL and/ or WI Respiratory Care Practitioner license<br>
</p></div><p></p><div><p><b>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS</b></p></div><div><p>
Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.</p></div><div><p>
Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.</p></div><p></p><div><p><b><br>
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES</b></p></div><div><p>
Good mathematical and interpersonal skills</p></div><div><p><br>
</p></div><div><p><b>INFORMATION ACCESS</b></p></div><div><p>
Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties. OR Partner may access patient care information, financial data, human resource data and strategic and planning data needed to perform their job duties as directed by the director.</p></div><p></p><div><p><b><br>
WORK CONTACT GROUP</b>
</p></div><div><p>Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors, community<br>
</p></div><p></p><div><p><b>SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS</b></p></div><div><p><b>
The Special</b><b> Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.</b></p></div><div><p>
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste, and smell. Specific vision abilities require by this job include frequent ability to adjust focus and occasionally distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally exert up to 100 pounds of force.</p></div><div><p><br>
</p></div><div><p><b>LEVEL OF SUPERVISION</b></p></div><div><p>
Work requires a moderate level of independent judgment along with good interpretative and interpersonal skills with justification and accountability to Lead, Supervisor, Manager, and Director.</p></div><p></p><p><b>
PAY RANGE:</b></p><p></p>
$30.59 - $47.42<p></p><p>
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.</p><p></p><p>
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:
</p><p></p><ul><li><p>Medical, Dental, Vision</p></li><li><p>
Life &amp; Disability Insurance</p></li><li><p>
FSA/HSA Options</p></li><li><p>
Generous, accruing paid time off</p></li><li><p>
Paid Parental and caregiver leave</p></li><li><p>
Career advancement and educational opportunities</p></li><li><p>
Tuition and certification reimbursement</p></li><li><p>
Certification Reimbursement</p></li><li><p>
Well-being Programs</p></li><li><p>
Employee Discounts</p></li><li><p>
On-Demand Pay</p></li><li><p>
Financial Education</p></li><li><p>
Annual recognition/awards events</p></li><li><p>
Partner appreciation days</p></li><li><p>
Family entertainment/attractions discount</p></li><li><p>
Community service/improvement opportunities</p></li></ul><p></p><p>
Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.</p><p></p><p>
At Mercyhealth, we don&rsquo;t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.</p><p></p><p>
Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:
</p><p></p><ul><li><p>#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50</p></li><li><p>
One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers</p></li><li><p>
A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women</p></li></ul></div><p></p>

Respiratory Therapist - Part Time, Nights

<div><p><b>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p><ul><li>
Provides psychosocial assessment, intervention and facilitates referrals to community resources to hospital patients in a variety of care settings.</li><li>
Formulates, develops and implements psychosocial treatment plan utilizing appropriate social work interventions which may include crisis intervention and grief and bereavement services.</li><li>
Assesses referred patients, within prescribed time frames, for transitional planning needs, including any barriers to discharge, family and social supports, capacity for self-care, adaptive abilities and financial resources.</li><li>
Develops individualized, patient-focused plan for meeting continuing care needs.</li><li>
Provides education and resource options available to patients and families. Facilitates and assists with legal issues within scope of practice (POAHC, Guardianship, Patient Rights, and Adoption).</li><li>
Reviews advance directives and helps patients to complete new documents.</li><li>
Communicates effectively with physicians, patients, families and multidisciplinary team to ensure that the patient's right to self-determination is met.</li><li>
Provides education and support to patients, families in regard to issues related to adaptation to the patient's diagnosis, illness, treatment and or life situation.</li><li>
Maintains detailed knowledge of community resources to effectively address patient needs and help to strengthen patient's network of support.</li><li>
Documents plan of care, interventions, and progress toward goals in the medical record in a timely and concise manner.</li><li>
Facilitates crisis intervention services in the hospital setting as determined by scope of practice.</li><li>
Identifies and reports child and or elder abuse to local authorities according to law.</li><li>
Acts as a liaison with county officials for patients involved with protective services, aging, developmental disabilities, domestic violence, mental health services and economic support.</li><li>
Maintains current knowledge and awareness of payer, reimbursement practice and regulations impacting the patient's plan of care.</li><li>
Negotiates care issues as appropriate (indigent issues and availability of resources).</li><li>
Promotes customer satisfaction and intervenes at critical moments of service.</li><li>
Monitors inpatient readmissions for potential failed discharge plans or need for specialized intervention.</li><li>
Provides follow-up with patients as needed.</li><li>
Assists with identifying avoidable day information for organizational tracking and trending.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE</b></p><p>
Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university (BSW or equivalent) required. One to two years related experience and or training in acute care setting is desirable.</p><p><b><br>
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
</b></p><p>LSW or CSW in state of practice required.</p><ul><li>We are also open to higher levels of Social Work licensure.</li></ul>
Case Management Certification (ACMA) preferred.<br>
<b>
</b><br>
<b>OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES</b><br>
<b>Phone Skills</b><br>
Must be skilled with use of voice mail and phone features. Must be able to use available technology for language interpretation.<br>
<br>
<b>Computer Skills</b><br>
Must have expert knowledge of Allscripts Care Management program and Epic EMR. Must be able to use Microsoft Outlook; and have basic knowledge of Excel and Word. Must be able to toggle between computer applications.<br>
<br>
Must be available to work and or be on-call during weekends and holidays, as assigned. On-call requires accessibility by pager or cell phone during assigned hours and ability to respond promptly to pages by phone.<p><b><br>
</b><br>
<b>LEVEL OF SUPERVISION</b><br>
Assignments are based on abilities and are normally received in the form of results expected and due dates. Only general procedures are available to guide work. Must be able to work independently with minimal guidance</p><p></p><p><b><br>
PAY RANGE:</b></p><p></p>
$24.60 - $43.81<p></p><p>
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.</p><p></p><p>
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:
</p><p></p><ul><li><p>Medical, Dental, Vision</p></li><li><p>
Life &amp; Disability Insurance</p></li><li><p>
FSA/HSA Options</p></li><li><p>
Generous, accruing paid time off</p></li><li><p>
Paid Parental and caregiver leave</p></li><li><p>
Career advancement and educational opportunities</p></li><li><p>
Tuition and certification reimbursement</p></li><li><p>
Certification Reimbursement</p></li><li><p>
Well-being Programs</p></li><li><p>
Employee Discounts</p></li><li><p>
On-Demand Pay</p></li><li><p>
Financial Education</p></li><li><p>
Annual recognition/awards events</p></li><li><p>
Partner appreciation days</p></li><li><p>
Family entertainment/attractions discount</p></li><li><p>
Community service/improvement opportunities</p></li></ul><p></p><p>
Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.</p><p></p><p>
At Mercyhealth, we don&rsquo;t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.</p><p></p><p>
Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:
</p><p></p><ul><li><p>#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50</p></li><li><p>
One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers</p></li><li><p>
A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women</p></li></ul></div><p></p>

Case Management Social Worker

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