Asct Full Form Jobs in Usa

• Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate oxygenation
• Respiratory procedures include hand-held nebulizer therapy, incentive spirometry, pulmonary drainage and medical gas administration.
• Initiates, supports and monitors invasive and non-invasive ventilation devices
• Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate spontaneous and artificial ventilation
• Initiates, conducts and modifies respiratory therapy techniques in emergency situations

• Graduate with certification of completion from a two year approved training program in Respiratory Care;
• an Associate's Degree is required to meet the requirements of the National Board of Respiratory Care to take the RRT exam.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist in an acute care hospital or long-term ventilator facility is preferred

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist/Technician in accordance with Title VIII of N.Y. State Education Law. Required to obtain a NYS Respiratory Therapist license within 6 months of employment.

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certification is required with recertification every two years.

• Skill in performing arterial punctures and analyzing arterial samples.
• Skill in operating computerized pulmonary function equipment and mechanical ventilators.
• Ability to work with department computer applications and the computerized medical record.
• Ability to operate various respiratory equipment.
• Demonstrates clinical competence in patient care and skill in administering respiratory therapy medications.
• Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal fashion, promoting a team approach to patient care.
• Demonstrate professional growth through continuing education activities.
• Ability to remain calm and work effectively during emergency or stressful situations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to complete tasks in a specific time frame.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, coworkers, medical staff and the public.
• Ability to adapt quickly to unexpected changes in work assignment.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, department policies, procedures and instrument printouts.
• Ability to document brief reports regarding tests results, therapy given and operational problems/follow up.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from coworkers, patients and physicians.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts of normal range and standard deviations.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages and ratios, as applied to technical procedures and administration of medications.
• Ability to solve problems regarding therapy instrumentation, technical procedures or testing results.
• Ability to interpret instructions from policy and procedure manual, or vendor manuals that are in written and/or diagram form.
• Ability to take verbal instruction from physicians, nurses and coworkers.
• Demonstrates ability to work with patients of all ages, from infant to elderly according to department policy and procedure.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards, National Patient Safety Standards and precautions to establish and maintain a safe work environment.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.

Description Summary: This position requires the skills and knowledge to provide direction, leadership, and accountability for Medical Assistants.

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of direct, technical nursing care functions for acute, sub-acute, convalescent and chronic patients in accordance with nursing care plans and physicians' orders.

Referral Coordinator who is responsible for coordinating all patient referrals and processes all requests for referral authorizations.

Must be able to work cooperatively as a team member and demonstrate behaviors of trust and respect toward others, including clinical support associates, non-clinical support associates, resident/faculty physicians, hospital associates, and management.

Responsibilities: Identify routine, urgent, or emergency situations and follow procedures related to scheduling and obtaining proper referral/authorization for treatment.

Greet all patients as they arrive in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner; Demonstrate and maintain a working knowledge of customer service principles and departmental expectations regarding customer service.

Show concern for patient problems and ensure the comfort of the patient while waiting to be registered or seen by the provider.

Document in the computer system all necessary demographic, insurance, and financial information.

Compile or retrieve scheduled reports from the computer system.

Assist physicians by preparing patients for an examination/treatment/procedure, assessing the patient's condition by documenting the patient's history, vital signs, chief complaints, etc.

Procedures may include, but are not limited to, EKG, stress tests, casting, cast removal, suturing, Point of Care Testing, etc.

Performing care coordination activities with patients, including but not limited to chronic care management and transitional care management services.

Expedites the flow of authorization requests through the Managed Care System.

Prepares requests for authorization of services by ensuring form completion, eligibility, verification, benefits, etc.

Accurately enter referral information into the computer system with a thorough understanding of the correct system codes (type, status, procedure, etc).

Performs care coordination activities, which include but are not limited to notifying patients and providers of authorization decisions and maintaining accurate tracking of services, including follow-through on the status of referrals.

Coordinate the initiation of specific home health services, DME services, diagnostics, etc.

Administer specified medication (orally, intradermal, subcutaneous, or intramuscular injection) and note time and amount in patient's chart.

Observe each patient and report adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the medical personnel in charge.

Dress wounds, apply compresses, ice bags, and hot water bottles.

Assemble and use such equipment as catheters and oxygen suppliers.

Collect samples such as urine and sputum from patients for testing.

Perform routine laboratory tests on samples.

Sterilize equipment and supplies by following clinic policy.

Maintains the cleanliness of the facility, exam rooms, and instrumentation per practice and OSHA policies.

Prepare exam rooms with the necessary instruments.

Order supplies per clinical standards.

Document all incidents according to mandated rules and regulations and properly dispose of contaminated and disposable items.

Lead the Medical Assistants in each clinic in improving patient flow.

Monitor workflow to ensure efficiency and timeliness.

Initiate staffing changes and direct work tasks as necessary to manage fluctuating volumes.

Demonstrates competence to perform assigned responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of members served by the department.

Appropriately adapts to assigned assessment, treatment, and/or service methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific and other developmental needs of each member served.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements: Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing or vocational nursing required LVN License in state of employment or compact required BLS required Work Schedule: 8 AM
- 5 PM Monday-Friday Work Type: Full Timeaa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a

Open date: July 30, 2025

Most recent review date: Thursday, Aug 14, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, Jul 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry and Vision Science at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified health science clinical faculty members at the Clinical Instructor, Assistant, Associate, or Full Clinical Professor level to teach in the School of Optometry and Vision Science and/or Berkeley Optometry partner off-campus clinics, should an opening arise. The number of positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the department. The pool will remain in place for one calendar year; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must reapply.

The responsibilities of the health science clinical faculty members include teaching optometric student clinicians in the patient care environment, performing direct patient care when student clinicians are unavailable both on or off the UC Berkeley campus, and/or teaching optometric student clinicians the basics of eye examinations sequence in the pre-clinical environment. They may also perform service to the school and community through education or various outreach programs on or off the UC Berkeley campus.

Appointees will be eligible for advancement through the ranks of the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series, based on performance in teaching, professional activity, scholarly and creative activity, and service.

The Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry and Vision Science has excellent clinical facilities and a large, diverse patient population. Over 70,000 patient visits are seen annually within our on campus clinic. About 65 optometry students are graduated annually. The Department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents.

UC Berkeley has an excellent benefits package as well as a number of policies and programs to support employees as they balance work and family.

Department:

At the time of application candidates must have an OD, MD, DDS, DO, NP, or equivalent clinical degree from an accredited institution (or equivalent international degree).

Candidates must be licensed in the State of California by their respective governing board by the start date and maintain active licensure throughout their term of employment. To be eligible to work, clinic employees must comply with all UC Berkeley Optometry Clinic annual immunization and medical screening requirements, trainings, and University and School policies.

Residency training and Clinical teaching experience are preferred but not required. We seek candidates whose experience, teaching, or community service has prepared them to work collaboratively in a diverse environment and adhere to University policies and procedures.

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  
  

• Statement of Education & Teaching Experience

  
  

• Cover Letter (Optional)

  
  

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Candidates should provide the contact information for at least three, but not more than five references at the time of application. Letters of reference will only be solicited for finalists.

Help contact:

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• 
  
• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
  
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
  
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
  

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The primary role of the Home Infusion Nurse is to provide clinical care and education to home-based patients receiving a wide range of parenteral medications dispensed from Optum Infusion Pharmacy (the "Company"). The most common route of administration is intravenous, however medications may also be given via subcutaneous infusion or injection, intramuscular injection, or intraspinal (intrathecal and epidural) infusion. Service delivery takes place in patient homes and also in ambulatory infusion suites, where available. All infusion services and medication delivery is provided in accordance with Optum Infusion Pharmacy policies, procedures and therapy-specific protocols, and based on comprehensive orders received from a physician or licensed practitioner. The Home Infusion Nurse fills an integral role in the clinical operations of the organization, working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team needed to prepare, deliver and seek reimbursement for the infusion therapy that is safely and effectively administered to each patient.

Schedule for this position will be Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 10am-8pm. This is a heavy travel position, mileage is reimbursed and drive time is part of the schedule. Patient population includes both adult and pediatric patients.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain positive clinical rapport with patients and their families, working closely with them in the provision of infusion therapy, education related to self-care and self-administration, and clinical monitoring of patient response to therapy
  
   
• Assess patient appropriateness for home infusion therapy, including safety of the home environment, availability of caregiver support, and willingness of patient and/or caregivers to become as independent in therapy administration and monitoring of response to therapy as possible
  
   
• Obtain and document patient's medical history at the start of care and ongoing, particularly as related to the diagnosis being treated with the prescribed infusion therapy
  
   
• Complete all required clinical documentation thoroughly and timely, including nursing plans of care (POC), plans of treatment (POT), visit notes, clinical summaries, medication profiles, discharge summaries and any updates provided to members of the patient's care team, as well as obtaining patient and/or caregiver signatures on relevant consents and required forms
  
   
• Participate in case conferences as needed to comprehensively plan patient care with the multi-disciplinary care team
  
   
• Provide skilled care to patients of varying ages and medical conditions, as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with physician orders and the plan of treatment
  
   
• Establish, secure and maintain vascular access devices as prescribed, including (but not limited to) peripheral IV (PIV) placement, PICC and tunneled central venous catheter dressing changes, and implanted port access
  
   
• Administer medications as prescribed, performing therapy-specific clinical assessments in accordance with the Company's policies, procedures and protocols, which may include frequent vital sign monitoring, management of acute infusion reactions, monitoring of side effects, and procurement of laboratory specimens
  
   
• Communicate observations of patient response to therapy and overall physical assessment/condition with members of the care team in a timely manner, which may include the nursing supervisor, dispensing pharmacist, registered dietitian, and licensed prescriber, among others 
  
   
• Establish collaborative relationships with home health agencies (HHAs) delivering services on behalf of / or in conjunction with the Company, providing agency education and support as requested by the nursing supervisor
  
   
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge base of infusion therapies administered in the home and ambulatory infusion center, utilizing Company policies, procedures and protocols in addition to all available training resources to ensure understanding of each therapy before initiating treatment
  
   
• Maintain current nursing licensure in all states in which patients are serviced, as required by the respective State Boards of Nursing and/or Department of Health
  
   
• Comply with all State and Federal regulations and laws, including employee health and safety protections mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), patient privacy and data security required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as well as all home infusion standards of practice
  
   
• Complete all training required upon hire and annually per policy, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
  
   
• Serve as a professional representative of the Company when meeting with and/or providing education to external customers, payers and referral sources
  
   
• Assist in staff orientation and training, serving as a clinical educator and resource as requested
  
   
• Drive personal/rental vehicle (per travel policy) in the completion of job duties, including (but not limited to) travel to the Company office, patient homes, area hospitals, physician offices, home health agency offices, and the Company's Ambulatory Infusion Suite (AIS)

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in

Required Qualifications:

• Active and unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) of practice and others as requested
• Available to commit to the required schedule of M,W,TH,F 10am-8pm.
• Pediatric experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or CPR certification, or willing to obtain prior to starting employment
• 1+ years of experience working as an RN in a clinical care setting that contributes to proficiency in infusion therapy (such as medical surgical unit, emergency department, intensive care unit, post-anesthesia care unit, or similar setting)
• Proficient with electronic medical record documentation
• Demonstrated ability to work with an interdisciplinary team of professionals including pharmacists and technicians, physicians and other licensed prescribers, registered dietitians, home health agencies (HHAs), sales representatives, and others as needed to provide comprehensive care and support of patients and caregivers
• Demonstrated ability to and able to work independently in home or alternate-site settings
• Demonstrated ability to and able to assume a flexible work schedule
• Demonstrated ability to and able to meet attendance, overtime, after-hours on-call, and other reliability requirements of the position
• Access to reliable transportation that will enable travel to customer and/or patient sites

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience administering infusion therapy in a home or alternate-site setting

   

• Bilingual with Spanish
• Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office and electronic medical records (EMR) programs
• Knowledge of the Infusion Nursing Society (INS) standards of practice, policies and procedures
• Knowledgeable of HIPAA patient privacy and data security requirements, OSHA employee protection regulations, and The Joint Commission's accreditation standards for home health and home infusion pharmacy (or other relevant accrediting organizations)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Proven excellent organizational and critical thinking skills
• Proven effective interpersonal communications, both written and verbal 
• Proven effective teaching skills

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.94 to $51.63 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.