Jobs in Whitehouse, TX

Summary:

The Certified Medical Assistant will perform various services and related activities in support of patient care including accurate data entry for patient registration and insurance verification. The Certified Medical Assistant demonstrates the ability to use good judgment and communicates effectively with all patients;
families;
licensedpersonnel;
insurance companies andthird-party payers. Demonstrates a professional and caring manner.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Assisting the physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in giving superior medical care.
• Accurate Data Entry of charges on patient accounts, registering patients, and updating patient accounts.
• Insurance Verification and recording of Statistics.
• Assist with scheduling patient appointments, answering phones, keeping providers informed of changes, and informing patients of their benefits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred.

Experience

• 1 year of medical office experience preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification is required.
• BLS required.

Work Schedule:

7AM - 5PM

Work Type:

Full Time

Summary:

Performs all lab assistant procedures (including, but not limited to, phlebotomy, client processing, and client services representative functions) and oversees such staff under the guidelines and supervision of the assigned Leader to assure appropriate patient care is met. Responsible for monitoring, rotating stock, or requesting general laboratory and phlebotomy supplies as needed. Assists in specimen processing/handling, collection, and designated testing functions in all areas of the lab.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Customer Service / AIDET / Standards of Behavior.
• Trains and performs competency checklist with all Phlebotomist/ laboratory assistant staff.
• Monitors the collection report;
  resolves problems;
  completes related paperwork and computer functions.
• Uses centrifuge, prepares and assures serum/blood specimens are acceptable;
  prepares specimen for referral to outside reference laboratories;
  dispenses blood products under supervision of medical technologist.
• Monitoring the collection area continuously during the shift to assure that all specimens are collected within a timely manner and assisting the phlebotomists in obtaining specimens, if necessary.
• Handling inquiries, questions and problems as they arise, both within the laboratory and between the lab and other departments in the hospital, maintaining a professional image and exhibiting excellent service. Greets all customers, clients, outpatients, and visitors physically or on the telephone;
  provides accurate, appropriate, and courteous response to technical questions and results inquiry as requested by physicians and nursing personnel.
• Communicating follow-up information regarding patient care issues or physician related complaints to the appropriate supervisor, manager, charge tech or director.
• Performs clerical office duties, client processing, and client service representative duties, as assigned/required.
• Enters orders and cancellations using Hospital LIS. Receives and processes specimens collected and/or add-on tests and distributes them to the appropriate departments.
• Processes and maintains laboratory records and reports;
  monitors chart print rounds for completion and processes reports for Health Information, faxes or mails reports as requested by physicians or clients, processes reference reports, resolves all pending transactions, and maintains printers, copier, and fax machine.
• Specimen collections are initiated within the appropriate response time. Monitors the collections pending. Reports and resolves problems, completes related paperwork and computer functions.
• Works as a team member to perform and complete all patient related testing/reporting regardless of individual assignments, to provide timely results on a daily basis. Completes tasks or special projects within the time frame, allowed per any guidelines established as assigned by laboratory supervisory personnel.
• Inventory control – monitors supply receiving area, distributes supplies, restocks, and processes packing slips;
  notifies appropriate supervisor/manager when instrument parts, reagents, or supplies are at reorder levels;
  dates reagents when received and opened according to laboratory policy, and notifies supervisor of expired reagents;
  completes supply orders, as assigned.
• Practices safety, infection control, and security as defined by the hospital department and section policy and procedure manuals;
  follows all safety and infection control procedures including wearing appropriate PPE for assigned job functions;
  disposes of biohazardous materials and hazardous chemicals as established by departmental policy;
  all patient information, including lab results, are maintained in the strictest of confidence, limited to health care professionals needing this information to perform patient care.
• Demonstrates work schedule flexibility by willingly rotating shifts and changing assignments, as required.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Associate of Science Degree preferred
• Basic knowledge in the areas of microbiology, immunology or molecular biology and biochemistry as related to infectious diseases required

Experience

• 2 years of experience as a Phlebotomist or Laboratory Assistant in a clinical laboratory setting required
• 5+ years of experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification or Phlebotomist Certification - PBT (ASCP), RPT (AMT), CPT (NPA) or equivalent required
• Louisiana requires State Licensure

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Full Time

Summary:

The Paramedic Emergency Medical Services is responsible for administering appropriate emergency medical treatment to people who have been injured in accidents or have other medical conditions. Must be able to operate an advanced life support ambulance to administer care. Routinely assist with the inspection of the ambulance and related equipment to ensure proper operation and sanitary cleanliness.

Responsibilities:

- Respond to the site of life-threatening situations, emergency medical situations and non-emergency calls.
- Coordinate response activities with physicians to develop a plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient.
- Lead a team of responders by coordinating activities to conduct triage, develop treatment plans, administer medical care and prepare patient for transport to medical facility.
- Insure the proper functioning of all emergency medical equipment and vehicles through regular checks;
insure adequate inventory supply is maintained aboard emergency vehicles through regular checks.
- Assist in the cleaning of station locations.
- Interact with firefighters, law enforcement and other non-medical personnel at emergency scenes.
- Perform related administrative tasks;
completes necessary State and local paperwork;
prepare detailed documentation of patient care.
- Handle hazardous materials and ensure appropriate disposal in hazardous materials. Ensure compliance to all OSHA regulations for Infection Control, Hazardous Materials Standards, and all job related duties.
- Respond to multiple casualty incidents and disasters and provide appropriate medical oversight, triage, care, and transport in coordination with other responders.
- Participate in periodic in-service training or as needed basis for any certified and non-certified updates relating to Emergency Medical Services and federal, State, and local EMT-P requirements.
- Operate and utilize an ambulance and related medical care response equipment and tools needed in response situations.
- Make decisions that conform to the norms, policies, and values of Christus EMS and adhere to federal, state, and local compliance and policy requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Texas Paramedic

Work Schedule:

7AM - 7PM

Work Type:

Full Time

Summary:

Provides the necessary pharmaceutical services needed to facilitate the procurement of medications necessary to treat the patient. Such services shall include oral medications necessary for dispensing and department supplies. In addition, the pharmacy buyer shall be responsible for managing the inventory, for supporting cost containment programs, maintaining drug recall as they are released, returning expired medication that are maintained in the pharmacy, processing payment of pharmacy invoices, department charges, borrow and loans and pharmaceutical transfers and any other function deemed necessary by the Pharmacy Manager and/or Director. The buyer must comply with 340b purchasing guidelines and PAP compliance guidelines. Supports the Buyer III and II as required.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures
• Assists with Patient Assistant Program inventory, reordering, and compliance
• Maintain accurate shelf and bin labels
• Monitors stock levels of medications and supplies
• Coordinate the receiving and proper storage/distribution of pharmaceuticals and supplies
• Maximizes ERP for tracking of all purchases, invoices and associated processes
• Submit purchase orders for pharmaceuticals and supplies from appropriate sources
• Assists internal control on price changes and resolving price discrepancies
• Supports 340B program compliance and utilization
• Acquires drugs from approved vendors
• Third Party Payor functions: claim reconciliation, payment processing, assisting with rejected claims, contact person for third parties, submission of coverage discovery
• Ensures quality pharmaceutical recordkeeping
• Assists with purchase orders and associated invoice processing
• Processes invoices and credits accurately in a timely manner (daily)
• Assists with records of daily audits to ensure proper prescription pricing and compliance with third party payer and PAP Program regulations
• Produces reports within timelines established
• Assists with maintenance of the readily retrievable filing system for all billing, narcotic, and ancillary records
• Complies with departmental and regulatory requirements
• Maintains documents required by respective State Board of Pharmacy, DEA, FDA, JCAHO, OSHA, and other regulating agencies
• Assists with RASMUS alerts, identifies and retrieves all recalled medications
• Disposes of recalled medications per manufacturer and FDA instructions
• Maintains documentation on all recalled medications and action taken
• Assists with return process for expired medications to the returned goods vendor
• Properly disposes of other unusable medications per established procedures in accordance with laws and regulations
• Assists in training of new technicians on the inventory management process.
• Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections
• Assist in preparing, counting, and verifying stock of annual inventory
• Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances (including chemotherapeutic, cytotoxic drugs and cleaning solutions), sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp items.
• Risk 0 exposure category.
• Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma required

Experience

• Two years experience as a pharmacy technician preferred or related experience as approved by the director of pharmacy
• Experience in purchasing pharmacy supplies preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills
• Computer/basic keyboard, telephone, and office machines including printers, fax, copier, scanner, and credit card machines experience required
• Proficient in office automation applications such as Microsoft Office preferred
• Ability to read, comprehend, and retain information
• Perform mathematical calculations proficiently

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician registered in the state of practice required

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time

Summary:

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
• Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments;
  monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers;
  identify issues and resources.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred

Experience

• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required
• RN License in state of employment or compact

Position Requirements:

Education/Skills

• All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
• New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and an Emergency Department- specific competency validation.
• All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program’s tracking software.
• Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.

Experience

• One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current ACLS certification required
• Current PALS certification required
• Current TNCC certification required

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Credential Grace Periods:

If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.

• Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.
• Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.

Grace Periods for
Experienced Associates

Grace Periods for
New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty

Work Schedule:

7AM - 7PM

Work Type:

Full Time

Your initial post of duty will be determined at the time of the final job offer and will be based on the operational needs of the U.S. Secret Service.

Recruitment Incentive: Applicants may be eligible for a $40,000 recruitment incentive in accordance with regulatory requirements. Click apply for complete details on the recruitment incentive details and eligibility.

At their core, those who join the Secret Service are courageous, intelligent, strong and determined. A diverse team capable of balancing our investigative mission and fulfilling our protective legacy. Proven to be worthy of trust and confidence. Be tomorrow's Secret Service.

During the course of their careers, special agents carry out assignments in both investigations and protection and may be assigned to multiple duty stations throughout the U.S. and abroad. Duties include:

• Providing protection for various protectees.
• Conducting criminal investigations pertaining to financial obligations of the United States.
• Planning and implementing security designs for National Special Security Events.

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Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required
• Possess a current valid driver's license
• Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is mandatory.
• Must be at least 21 years old at the time of application and under 40 at referral. Exceptions may apply for those with current or prior service in federal law enforcement positions covered by special retirement provisions. The Secret Service has determined that age is essential to the performance of this position.
• You must obtain a Top Secret Clearance and retain it during your career.
• Possess uncorrected visual acuity of no worse than 20/100 binocular, possess corrected visual acuity of 20/20 or better in each eye.
• Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 25 decibels (A.S.A. or equivalent I.S.O.) in either ear in the 500,1000 and 2000Hz ranges.
• Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
• Complete 13 weeks of intensive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center(FLETC) in Glynco, GA and 18 weeks of specialized training at the James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, MD.
• Sign a mobility agreement stating your willingness to accept assignments anywhere within the United States and overseas.
• Certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so, if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.