Dialysis Registry Clerk - Detroit Northwest Lahser Dialysis - 40 Hours Week

Dialysis Registry Clerk – Detroit Northwest Lahser Dialysis - 40 Hours/Week

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Functions as the face and voice of the dialysis unit, providing a welcoming atmosphere for patients and others, both in person and on the phone. Under general supervision, and according to established policies and procedures, completes relevant forms, enters key information into databases, uses and provides reports. Obtains patients¿ records, schedules tests and treatments, registers new patient, types miscellaneous materials and performs other related duties.

Address: 25664 Lahser Rd. Southfield, MI 48033

Department Description:

Detroit Northwest Lahser Dialysis is a unit operating three shifts, six days a week handling complex patients from ages 20-90 years old. Many require assistance with mobility devices. Operating hours for patients are 5:00 am - 8:00 pm and team members are scheduled from 4:30 am to 8:30 pm. Employee schedules are made through several shift designs. Patients are medically managed by several Nephrologist and Advanced Practice practitioners (APP). We have Registered Dietitians and Social Workers to address concrete patient needs such as transportation or dietary needs.   Unit staffing includes a Nurse Manager, many Registered Nurses, and Dialysis Clinical Technicians. We have additional support staff of Biomed Techs and Dialysis Assistants overseen by a technical leader.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity, working in a compassionate manner toward the patients and their family members that are part of the dialysis program.

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the billing cycle

• Completes medical records responsibilities.

• Assists with/enters scheduling information and corrections into Dimensions.

• Fulfills lab computer responsibilities.

• Fulfills Network/CROWN Web requirements.

• Prepares monthly reports and statistics.

• Adheres rigorously to all infection control/infection prevention requirements.

• Maintains office supplies. Maintains a neat and safe work environment and appropriately speak up as needed regarding potential concerns.

• Communicates and functions as part of an interdisciplinary team.

• Positively contributes on a daily basis to the goals and objectives of the dialysis program (incenter and home) as appropriate to the scope of position.

• Demonstrates the ability to plan work activities; demonstrates working knowledge and understanding of unit administrative, organizational, and operating procedures/policies.

• Completes all required and assigned in-services and online education and demonstrates incorporation of the teaching/learning as appropriate to position.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Requires high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

• Requires computer experience; familiarity of Microsoft Office preferred.

• Experience with entering information into databases preferred.

Additional Information

• Organization: Community Care Services

• Department: NW Det Lahser Incenter Dial

• Shift: Day Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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