Total 124 Junior Executive level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Charleston, South Carolina

Job Descriptions:

• ​Provide initial patient consultation, infertility evaluation and treatment.
• Obtain detailed medical history, review medical records and perform appropriate physical examination.
• To provide relief nursing cover for OT, Counselling or Medication area.
• Preparation for patients preparing to undergo In-Vitro Fertilization, and monitor subsequent cycles.
• To assist in ART Procedure/s as and when required.
• Organize, file, and maintain health information in a confidential manner.

Job Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Nursing or equivalent.
• Required language(s): Bahasa Malaysia, English.
• Required Skill(s): Team Player, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills
• Preferably senior nurse specialized in Healthcare - Nurse/Medical Support & Assistant or equivalent.

Perks & Benefits

• Allowance (travel stipends, transportation, etc.)
• Nearby public transport
• Central location
• Medical insurance
• Open culture
• Personal development opportunities
• Paid training and development

The Advanced MSA works collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model (i.e., patient aligned care team, emergency department which includes Rotating Shift and Possible Weekends, care in the community (CITC) or other specialty care setting where the patient aligned care team model is used such as oncology, HIV, SCI, Military Sexual Trauma, etc.).

Major Duties: Duties include, but are not limited to: Recommends changes to existing clinic procedures based on current administrative guidelines. Expertise in utilizing numerous advanced patient systems in support of multiple clinics involved in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Coordinates with the patient care team to review clinic appointment availability (utilization) to ensure that clinic schedules are closely monitored to effectively support the needs of the clinics, and makes adjustments as necessary. MSAs at this level develop and/or maintain effective and efficient communication with the patient, interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model teams , VA medical centers, and other agencies (e.g., assist with communications during the inpatient to outpatient discharge; communicate with non-VA medical facilities; prepare correspondence to notify patients of normal lab results; manage a system for follow-up care such as consults, tests, etc.). Other assignments at this level include, but are not limited to: processes incoming patient secure messaging through MyHealthy Vet and coordinates with care team as appropriate; participates in] team huddles and team meetings to manage, plan, problem solve, and follow-up with patient care by sharing information and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team; setting priorities and deadlines, adjusting the flow and sequencing of the work to meet team and patient needs; identifies incomplete encounters and communicates findings to providers; as needed; assists the team to reinforce the plan of care and self-help solutions; enters appropriate information into the electronic record; monitors pre-appointment information and/or requirements to assure readiness for patient visit/procedure; manages patient systems to verify and validate accuracy and resolve issues; evaluates patient information and clinic schedule lists to determine whether the patient requires an immediate appointment; informs team members about shared patients (i.e., those who receive their care at multiple VA centers] or those who receive care in the community). For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, administrative independence, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety as described in this standard at the specified grade level and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time.

FUNCTIONS:

The Advanced MSA works collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model and performs receptionist duties, customer service and other duties assigned for the proper and timely treatment of patients and maintains appointment schedules for one or more outpatient clinics. The incumbent must assist with clinic access contingency plans by adjusting appointment times, location, or dates as well as shift patients to other healthcare providers as conflict with staffing and/or coverage occurs. The Advanced MSA may be required to serve on more than one PACT or in more than one Specialty Clinic area, or rotate in any MSA area. Supports patient safety standards using the correct Veterans Affairs identification of all patients through the use of two forms of identification, name and full Social Security Number. The patient may also present the Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC) for identification. The incumbent must use each interaction with the patient to validate and update patient demographic information, either in person during check-in or over the phone, to decrease the incidence of returned mail due to incorrect addresses and inability to contact patient by phone due to incorrect number.

Explains the VA's mandate to collect insurance information to veterans, their families, and other eligible patients. The incumbent collects, scans, and updates health insurance information serving a major role in the revenue process. The incumbent(s) contributes to the revenue collection process by identifying patients with third· party insurance. Promotes veteran registration for and utilization of MyHealtheVet (MHV). The Advanced MSA may also be required to train other MSA levels on scheduling, Insurance Capture Buffer (ICB), scanning, patient movements, data management, call responsiveness, decedent affairs and health benefits processes.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, OR at the discretion of the selecting official
Note: some positions will have possible rotating shifts
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
This is NOT a virtual position.

Duties include:

• Assigning and evaluating the work of subordinate staff;
• Resolving complex problems to ensure patient services are met;
• Evaluating new products, equipment, and systems in order to make recommendations for improved operations; Identifying educational or training needs;
• Making final decisions on selections;
• Evaluating performance, and taking disciplinary action when necessary.
• Responsible for extracting and analyzing data in order to provide reports in support of performance measures to senior management.
• Plans and organizes work with general assistance from the supervisor as to meet local and VA-wide time frames to complete analysis requirements, reports and special assignments and only refers to the non-routine and high technical problems to his/her supervisor.
• Responsible for reporting backlogs, difficulties in meeting deadlines, uncooperative physicians, or difficulty in securing information from clinicians or the record.
• Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of information obtained to carry out required duties.
• Routinely communicate with physicians, case managers, and other allied health professional staff using sound interpersonal skills and is constantly aware of the sensitive information.

General description of assigned duties include but are not limited to:

Clinical (90%):
The Physician Assistant (PA) assists with clinical aspects of care to the patients of the Gynecology Service. This includes performing evaluations, consultations, and the writing of orders in Gynecology clinic. The PA has the authority to order all tests and procedures necessary to evaluate and care for Gynecology patients. The PA will collaborate with Gynecology attendings to initiate and coordinate fee-basis requests so that care/studies can be provided. The PA also works collaboratively with nursing staff to provide clinical guidance for patient triage needs via in-person encounters or other telephone or electronic communications. All Gynecology evaluations/orders written by the PA will fall within the guidelines of the NC Board of Medical Examiners and the bylaws of the Durham VAMC.

The PA provides clinical management of healthcare to veterans assigned to the Gynecology service. The PA facilitates care of Gynecology patients as well as their entry and exit from various health care systems by establishing and maintaining liaison with a variety of surgical/medical specialists and associated staff. The advanced practice provider ensures that all outpatient Garner (and Durham as needed) Gynecology consult requests are reviewed, examined, and completed within 24-48 hours. On a regular and recurring basis, the PA reviews all upcoming Gynecology consult patients to ensure that they have had their studies completed before their clinic appointment. If they have not been completed, then they facilitate rescheduling as needed. The PA will also request the required imaging and laboratory studies from outside facilities as needed and is the point of contact to Radiology/Lab services regarding all absent imaging orders, incomplete/inaccurate imaging requests, and incomplete lab requests.

The PA initiates and accepts referrals to clinics and/or community agencies. Collaborates with other health care resources to insure timely and appropriate care of patients. The PA will also work with the CITC office to ensure patients for whom have referrals to community subspecialty providers have completed the following: been scheduled with the appropriate subspecialty providers and have received the appropriate subspecialty care . The PA will coordinate with the CITC office and patients directly about compliance with scheduling and receipt of community care subspecialty services.

Performs office procedures within their realm of expertise and under the direction of the Chief of Gynecology and in accordance with the individual's Scope of Practice. Expected proficiency in office procedures includes: EMB, LARC insertions/removals, colposcopy, skin biopsies, and bedside ultrasounds of early pregnancy. Responds to and participates with the Gynecology Chief and other administrative officials regarding patient problems and issues. Tracks, reviews and coordinates care for patients with abnormal pathology results from procedures (Pap smears, endometrial biopsies, dilation and curettage, hysterectomy, oophorectomy, etc.), and abnormal radiology results, for the Gynecology Service. Other clinical duties as assigned by the Gynecology Section Chief.

Administrative (10%):

• Facilitate response/actions to patient inquires to care and treatment received by the Gynecology Service.
• Develop clinical programs, educational materials, and processes as needed with clinical expansion.
• Attends committee meetings and process action teams representing the Gynecology service at the direction of the Gynecology Section Chief as needed in Garner and Durham.
• As needed assists other advanced practice practitioners assigned to Women's Health Center and Ambulatory Care Service who have administrative or clinical concerns.
• Assists the Gynecology Section Chief with quality-of-care activities.
• Other administrative duties as assigned by the Chief of Gynecology.

• 2-3 years of Women's Health Clinical experience as a Physician Assistant
• Proficient in Gynecologic procedures such as LARC placements/removals, EMB's, Early Pregnancy Ultrasound, and Colposcopy.

The Advanced MSA must assist with clinic access contingency plans by adjusting appointment times, location, or dates as well as shift patients to other healthcare providers as conflict with staffing and/or coverage occurs. The incumbent may be required to serve on more than one PACT or in more than one Specialty Clinic area, or rotate in any MSA area. Major duties include, but are not limited too:

• Collects, scans, and updates health insurance information serving a major role in the revenue process. The incumbent(s) contributes to the revenue collection process by identifying patients with third-party insurance.
• Promotes veteran registration for and utilization of MyHealtheVet (MHV).
• Supports patient safety standards using the correct Veterans Affairs identification of all patients through the use of two forms of identification, name and full Social Security Number.
• When records are received, the incumbent(s) will ensure that all necessary health/administrative information are integrated into Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) by sending the documents to scanning or performing the function within their area.
• Must screen/receive phone calls in a courteous and timely manner, determine the nature of requests and provide the information desired using privacy rules and established clinic processes.
• Interpret and communicate requirements of VHA Scheduling Directives and complete accurate scheduling responsibilities and assist in training other MSA levels, if required.
• Daily review of active/pending consults for scheduling, accuracy and disposition.
• MSAs who work outside of PACT must be able to interpret and communicate requirements for such areas Care in the Community, Health Benefits, Emergency Room, Ward Administration and any other services with approved MSAs.
• Participates in the daily team huddles and/or weekly team meetings where patient care planning and management occur.
• Performs other duties as assigned

The Advanced MSA must assist with clinic access contingency plans by adjusting appointment times, location, or dates as well as shift patients to other healthcare providers as conflict with staffing and/or coverage occurs. The incumbent may be required to serve on more than one PACT or in more than one Specialty Clinic area, or rotate in any MSA area. Major duties include, but are not limited too:

• Collects, scans, and updates health insurance information serving a major role in the revenue process. The incumbent(s) contributes to the revenue collection process by identifying patients with third-party insurance.
• Promotes veteran registration for and utilization of MyHealtheVet (MHV).
• Supports patient safety standards using the correct Veterans Affairs identification of all patients through the use of two forms of identification, name and full Social Security Number.
• When records are received, the incumbent(s) will ensure that all necessary health/administrative information are integrated into Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) by sending the documents to scanning or performing the function within their area.
• Must screen/receive phone calls in a courteous and timely manner, determine the nature of requests and provide the information desired using privacy rules and established clinic processes.
• Interpret and communicate requirements of VHA Scheduling Directives and complete accurate scheduling responsibilities and assist in training other MSA levels, if required.
• Daily review of active/pending consults for scheduling, accuracy and disposition.
• MSAs who work outside of PACT must be able to interpret and communicate requirements for such areas Care in the Community, Health Benefits, Emergency Room, Ward Administration and any other services with approved MSAs.
• Participates in the daily team huddles and/or weekly team meetings where patient care planning and management occur.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.

• Receive visitors and telephone calls, referring to the appropriate staff.
• Receive patients to the clinic; determines the nature of their visit.
• Perform a variety of receptionist duties associated with patient care and treatment.
• Utilize office automation software to enter and retrieve patient data.
• Order supplies and office equipment for the reception desk.
• Check patients into clinic for schedule appointments.
• Maintain weekly calendar, appointments and meetings for the division head.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Scheduling and rescheduling patients for treatment; interviewing patients for appointments;
• Referring patients to other medical specialty clinics
• Perform front desk duties, receives telephone calls, and visitors to the MSA unit
• Providing information to patients necessary to resolve complaints
• Interacting with both internal and external customers
• Reviewing and documenting medical outpatient and inpatient electronic health records, as well as administrative records
• Verifying third party insurance and updating information in the Insurance Capture Buffer (ICB) system
• Obtaining medical information from patients
• Coordinating information and actions related to patient care and services
• Scheduling appointments in accordance with VHA national scheduling guidelines
• Consult with clinic staff when processing physician scheduling and administrative orders.
• Advises clinical staff on current administrative processes
• Relaying messages to appropriate staff inside or outside of the unit, scheduling appointments, including interpreting, and verifying provider orders in accordance with VHA national scheduling guidelines.
• Entering no-show information
• Monitoring appointment requests from multiple electronic sources
• Participating in huddles with other MSAs and/or clinic staff to determine the daily needs of the clinic
• Monitoring both inpatient and outpatient appointments in areas of responsibility
• Verifying and updating demographics and insurance information when patients check-in for appointments
• Coordinates administrative functions relating to emergency and non-emergency transfers to other VA facilities or private hospitals and determines appointment type based on the patient's eligibility status (i.e., TRICARE, sharing agreements, collaterals, research patient, VA employee, etc.

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Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Scheduling and rescheduling patients for treatment; interviewing patients for appointments;
• Referring patients to other medical specialty clinics
• Perform front desk duties, receives telephone calls, and visitors to the MSA unit
• Providing information to patients necessary to resolve complaints
• Interacting with both internal and external customers
• Reviewing and documenting medical outpatient and inpatient electronic health records, as well as administrative records
• Verifying third party insurance and updating information in the Insurance Capture Buffer (ICB) system
• Obtaining medical information from patients
• Coordinating information and actions related to patient care and services
• Scheduling appointments in accordance with VHA national scheduling guidelines
• Consult with clinic staff when processing physician scheduling and administrative orders.
• Advises clinical staff on current administrative processes
• Relaying messages to appropriate staff inside or outside of the unit, scheduling appointments, including interpreting, and verifying provider orders in accordance with VHA national scheduling guidelines.
• Entering no-show information
• Monitoring appointment requests from multiple electronic sources
• Participating in huddles with other MSAs and/or clinic staff to determine the daily needs of the clinic
• Monitoring both inpatient and outpatient appointments in areas of responsibility
• Verifying and updating demographics and insurance information when patients check-in for appointments
• Coordinates administrative functions relating to emergency and non-emergency transfers to other VA facilities or private hospitals and determines appointment type based on the patient's eligibility status (i.e., TRICARE, sharing agreements, collaterals, research patient, VA employee, etc.

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Duties include:

• Nursing assistant assists OR nursing staff with patient transport pre- and post-operatively to various areas within the hospital including ED, wards, critical care units, clinics, diagnostic and treatment areas.
• Nursing assistant performs PACU duties when assigned to that area.
• Nursing assistant performs surgical site hair removal pre-operatively using facility approved hair removal devices.
• Nursing assistant assists in providing messenger type activities and other ancillary support activities for the OR nursing staff including:
• Delivering specimens to the labs; o Delivering equipment/supplies to/from other departments;
• Delivering patients' belongings;
• Checking the blanket/fluid warmer and stocking it up as needed;
• Restocking the OR suite with linens and pillows;
• Locating the stretchers and bringing them back to the OR/PACU areas.
• Transporting the OR/PACU equipment to and from storage areas;
• Maintaining environmental safety by organizing the OR areas and hallways to keep them clutter-free.
• Nursing assistant assists in getting the OR suite ready for the next day by restocking, organizing equipment, and making surgical beds.
• Nursing assistant assists in getting the OR areas ready for the next day by restocking, organizing equipment, making stretchers and placing them in designated areas.
• Nursing assistant must wear personal protective equipment when interacting with the patients.
• Nursing assistant must comply with infection control policies/procedures.
• Nursing assistant must comply with HIPAA and information security policies/procedures.
• Nursing assistant must report all incidents and/or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Nursing assistant must treat all patients, visitors, employees, and volunteers with respect, understand the mission and vision of the Charles George VA Medical Center, and uphold organizational core values: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.
• Nursing assistant performs other direct and indirect patient-care related tasks as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, and charge nurse.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Represent the COS office in coordinating actives within the Greenville practice among different COS-led services.
• Liaise between the Greenville practice and service chiefs located outside of Greenville (to include the Durham VA Medical Center and the rest of the Health System)
• Represent the COS office in Health System-wide management functions. This includes participation on system-wide quality efforts, privileging boards, governance committees, and resource management bodies.
• Assist in clarifying equipment requests, selection of new medical staff members, and defining clinical processes and flow within the Greenville practice.
• Supervise employee's performing work at various levels and provides administrative, technical, and clinical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit/services including monitoring outreach efforts and for the management, coordination, planning, and development of key administrative activities for the clinic.
• Perform the administrative and personnel management function relative to staff supervised. The incumbent establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. Observes workers performance, demonstrates, and conducts work performance critiques. Provides informal feedback periodically evaluates employee performance.
• Resolve informal complaints and grievances.
• Develop work performance improvement plans and recommend personnel actions as necessary.

What to Expect

• Responsible for a variety of duties to include opening and closing the facility, maintaining and cleaning the facility, grounds, and equipment, and ensuring all guests are properly greeted and checked in.
• Carries out assigned phases of designated activity applying an understanding of the interest and needs of program participants.
• Helps to plan and coordinate details of recreational activities and maintains related supplies. 
• Assists in planning, scheduling and publicizing activities to attract and motivate participants.
• Maintains routine reports and/or performs clerical, custodial and/or general maintenance duties. 
• May operate a computer and cash register, receive payments and make change.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 45lbs independently and objects over 45lbs with assistance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Interviews patient to obtain pertinent patient registration information.
• Determines the eligibility of patients seeking health care, who have not previously been treated at the facility by obtaining the certificate of Indian Blood or other documentary proof of Tribal membership, according to IHS guidelines.
• Collects third party recipient health cards, obtains photocopies of the card and explains the program to the beneficiaries.
• Upon direction, or as the need arises, initiates all admitting forms to complete the admission with current patient data, including the RPMS Patient Registration System

Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf

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The primary duties of the Nursing Assistant may vary by assignment. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Works directly with patients and observes them on a 1:1 basis in an inpatient setting on a unit.
• Assisting in the care of medical and surgical patients by supporting patient activities for daily living (ADLs).
• Report changes in patient's condition to the registered nurse, as well as the patient's acceptance and response to nursing care.
• Operating equipment (Vital sign machines, EKGs, Bladder Scans, etc.).
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with patient and families.
• Perform procedures such as venipuncture, finger sticks, and wound dressings.
• Monitor and chart patient status in compliance with applicable laws and local policies, and properly report any abnormal findings to designated Nurse or Medical staff.
• Submits work orders for broken equipment, and properly stores and cleans equipment.
• Contributes to a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff by cleaning equipment, furniture, appliances, and patient care areas.
• Communicates with patient and family members about care, and ensure all communications comply with HIPAA and applicable laws and regulations.
• Collecting and transporting patient specimens for the laboratory.
• Completes hazardous items checks of unit, patients, and their belongings.
• Understands and uses proper medical terminology.
• Transporting patients to other areas of the hospital and returns to proper unit bed.
• Leads by example in defining a customer service culture to ensure that all patients are treated with respect and civility
• Other duties as assigned.