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

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 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 speaks 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 Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable 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. Equal Employment Opportunity / Aff… The organization 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Henry Ford Health System