Neurology TechnicianMedical Assistant MA

Position Summary

This position promotes efficient highquality clinical practice by providing guidance through collaborating with the team to manage patient flow and communication. The Neurology Technician will prepare patients for procedures use specialized equipment to perform neurophysiologic studies collect data and prepare preliminary testing reports under general physician supervision while following established policies and procedures. This position delivers safe and appropriate patient care within the scope of practice and established policies and procedures under the direct clinical support and supervision of a licensed professional.

Essential Duties

1. Assists with preparing patients for examination and may obtain patient medical history by accurately taking vital signs (temperature pulse respirations blood pressure height and weight) and documents the results in appropriate systems and/or EMR. May review medication list. May perform spirometry and/or other preappointment testing and documents the results appropriately.
2. Explains the nerve conduction studies (NCS) test procedure to the patient to obtain the patients cooperation necessary for a complete examination.
3. Prepares procedure rooms for patients and ensures EMG equipment is in working order. Conducts inventory to ensure the necessary supplies are on hand and restocks exam rooms on a daily basis.
4. Measures electrical activity in peripheral nerves using appropriate electromyograph instruments for use by physician in diagnosing neuromuscular disorders.
5. Accurately obtains common NCSs; distinguishes between normal and abnormal results; describes all abnormal clinical manifestations observed during the test; and recognizes physiological and nonphysiological artifacts and takes appropriate steps to eliminate.
6. Performs clinical skills as guided by competency validation.
7. Implements plan for each clinic ahead of time to identify and anticipate potential clinic flow problems; monitors master schedule; resolves unexpected patient flow issues.
8. Coordinates telephone communication with patients families referring providers and other members of the health team; utilize followup system to assure care followup and coordination is accomplished; tasking by utilizing scripted call backs relaying messages from the clinical licensed professional.
9. Responsible for administrative function to support clinic: manual billing error correction data entry photocopying prior authorizations answering unit/clinic phone taking phone messages faxing and obtaining records.
10. Provides and documents appropriate education to patients/families utilizing effective teaching skills scripted teaches and the National Jewish supportive materials as directed by a licensed clinical professional.

Other Duties

1. May collect and correctly label lab specimens utilizing the correct collection procedure from patients. May prepare specimens for analysis by centrifugation separating specimens from red cells and other techniques required for distribution of the sample to the appropriate area.
2. May assist the physician in the performance of more complex specialized procedures as needed.

Competencies

1. Accountability:Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
2. Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; selfimposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
3. Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.
4. Informing and Communicating: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
5. Patient Relations: Meeting patient and patient family needs; taking responsibility for a patients safety satisfaction and clinical outcomes; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.
6. Initiative: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
7. Impact and Influence: Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying ones own behavior to accommodate tasks situations and individuals involved. Taking advantage of opportunities to make a difference and have an impact. When used well the intended outcome of this competency is the creation of goodwill trust and respect while motivating people to want to follow you even when they dont have to.

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility
None

Travel
None

Core Values

1. Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
2. Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
3. Be wellgroomed appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
4. Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies the Employee Handbook Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
5. Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the institution.
6. Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
7. Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
8. Demonstrates compliance with all state federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education: High school diploma/GED and successful graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
2. Work Experience: One year of experience as a Medical Assistant or equivalent in a healthcare organization or medical office required. Electromyography (EMG) and autonomic testing experience preferred.
3. Special Training Certification or Licensure: CPR/BLS required.American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists certification preferred.

Salary Range: $21.00 $26.00

Benefits
At National Jewish Health we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind we have designed a valuable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage:Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
• Paid Time Off:Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days and six paid holidays all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
• Dental & Vision Plans:Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
• Retirement Savings:403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
• Wellness Incentives:Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
• Tuition Reimbursement:Up to $5250 annually for fulltime and parttime employees.
• Child Care Assistance:Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
• Loan Forgiveness:Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Disability & Life Insurance:Employerpaid plans and optional buyup choices.
• Voluntary Benefits:Full suite of coverage options such as Accident Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
• Exclusive Discounts:Savings on local services insurance and RTD bus passes.

Application Deadline:This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.