Utilizes performance improvement techniques and quality/quantity standards to analyze processes in order to streamline workflow design operations, improve quality and service and revenue cycle performance. Participates in multidisciplinary teams for process improvement. Maintains effective communication with patients, families, department and medical staff and acts as a l

Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e. chief complaint, allergies, medications). Performs laboratory procedures (i.e. strep test, wound culture, specimen collection, etc.) using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions / infection control guidelines. Assists the physician

Oversees and ensures efficient clinic operations, ensuring a high level of productivity and providing operational and technical direction. Continually monitors the functioning of the clinic(s), resolves problems, and revises operations as needed. Analyzes department data to evaluate strengths and weaknesses providing recommendations and feedback to physicians, staff and l

Maintenance of anesthesia equipment and supplies 1)Ensures anesthesia machines are available and in working order. 2)Verifies adequate supply of gases on the Anesthesia Cart. 3)Restocks, rotates stock, cleans and monitors supply levels located within Anesthesia carts. 4)Assists the Anesthesiologist in the set up of the O.R. as required. 5)Contacts OR Team Lead or Supervis

Operates x ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated portions of the body as ordered by a physician Accountable for the performance and documentation of all diagnostic procedures utilizing proper technical parameters to produce quality studies. Knowledgeable in the safe use, maneuverability and operation of all general radiography, portable and fluoro equipment (

Using evidence based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled dialogue, the registered nurse leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience. The nurse delivers and coordinates patient centered care across the continuum to support the successful transition of patients to other healthcare delivery systems or their ho

Plans, develops, and implements CME activities in collaboration with site faculty members, designed to maintain, develop or improve knowledge, problem solving, technical skills and/or professional performance standards. Ensures education is developed and promoted within ACCME guidelines, Advocate Aurora compliance policies, and Advocate Aurora CME policies. Responsible fo

Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and helpful manner, collects insurance co payments, and responds to routine requests for information. Schedules and maintains calendar of appointments, meetings, and travel. Coordinates related administrative aspects such as agendas, site selection, food/beverage selections, audio visual arrangements, and document prepa

To facilitate and implement strategic initiatives for the organization in providing quality patient care in a cost effective manner at the unit level. Manages, directs and evaluates nursing practices to support and develop personnel in the provision of patient care activities. Facilitates participative management process on the unit. Collaborates with physicians and other

Greets and checks in patients arriving for their appointments. Ensures patient information is complete and accurate. Collects patient responsibility as identified in the pre registration process. Completes the registration process on walk in patients, verifies and/or updates patient demographic and insurance information if changes or additions have occurred. Verifies insu

Assesses and creates a plan of care based on the psychosocial needs of the patient and family. Performs a comprehensive patient and family biopsychosocial spiritual assessment and initiates interventions as needed. Acts as a liaison to promote discussion between the patient, family, and medical team, to facilitate understanding of the patient's medical condition and treat

Using evidence based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled dialogue, the registered nurse leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience. The nurse delivers and coordinates patient centered care across the continuum to support the successful transition of patients to other healthcare delivery systems or their ho

In conjunction with operational and IT stakeholders, analyzes, develops, and recommends strategies to standardize processes related to revenue cycle functions in Epic and other EHRs and integrated software applications. Researches, designs and recommends process improvements to drive revenue cycle best practices. Works in conjunction with operational and IT stakeholders t

Uses the nursing process to provide ongoing care (assess, plan, intervention, and evaluation). Recognizes and responds to changes in a patient's status and need for care. Determines priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs. Provides triage and consultation to patient, family, and/or significant others according to protocol and organization guidelines. C

Greets patients and visitors and responds to routine requests for information. Answers telephone, screens calls, and takes messages. Registers patients; obtains demographic and insurance information; verifies insurance coverage, collects co pays, deductibles, and previous balances; posts payments and updates demographic and insurance information. Schedules patient appoint