The Advanced MSA primary duties are to perform a variety of administrative support functions in connection with Veteran's inpatient and outpatient visits, care, and treatment while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work involves specialized administrative judgment and the flexible use of a wide range of clinical flow processes relating to access to care across multiple clinics and specialties. Some of the major duties of this position include, and are not limited to:

• Schedule appointments in a timely manner. All appointments will be made with the patient's input, either in person or by phone. This may require a high level of coordination to avoid patients and sending sites not being able to conduct their CVT appointments.
• Daily review of active/pending consults, Recall list, and communications for accuracy and disposition.
• Monitor pre-appointment requirements to assure readiness for virtual (CVT/VVC/phone) visits.
• Incumbent will use the appropriate scheduling platform for scheduling needs. Which includes CRPS, VISTA, VSE, CTM, and/or TMP, when applicable.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team to schedule follow-up visits for inpatients and outpatients in the CRH Clinics with various providers and in a variety of modalities (face-to-face, VVC, and phone if needed).
• Coordinate care of Veterans at other VA facilities within the VISN.
• Obtain appropriate inpatient and outpatient records and ensure they are appropriately entered into the VA computerized system to ensure availability for patient care.
• Ability to operate computerized programs and databases to enter, modify and retrieve sensitive information/data into or from electronic medical records, scheduling systems, and/or reports.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and more specific terminology as needed for problem­ solving and communication with Specialty teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with Veterans and employees at varying grade levels.
• Ability to identify concerns, perform the tasks required to resolve the issue accurately and timely, and follow up as necessary to ensure a satisfactory resolution.
• Ability to make appointments in a clinical setting.
• Ability to work independently in the accomplishment of a wide variety of duties, including setting priorities and coordinating work within a complex range of Primary Care, Mental Health, and/or Specialty CRH clinics.
• Other duties maybe be assigned within the scope of the CRH AMSA scope of practice.

Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Remote: This is a remote position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $47,777 Per Year (GS 6)

The Department processes around 470,000 specimens a year and is based in a modern laboratory that opened in 2006. The Department routinely works 9am until 9pm, utilising , core and late shifts. The successful applicant will be contracted to work 5 out of 7 days.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for answering telephones, secure messages and chat messages, greeting patients relaying messages to appropriate staff inside or outside of the VISN CCC.
• Utilizes numerous advanced patient systems in support of multiple clinics involved in an interprofessional coordinated care delivery model.
• Communicates with the patient, interprofessional care delivery teams, VA medical centers,
  and other agencies; communicate with non-VA medical facilities.
• 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.
• Provides information and resolution to Veterans' requests within scope, uses administrative judgement to escalate symptomatic concerns to clinicians within the VISN CCC or directs the contact to the appropriate discipline within the CCC or department for resolution.
• Provides high-quality customer service to Veterans and their families/caregivers.

Work Schedule: TOD will be discussed during interview.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $44,117 Per Year (GS 6)

Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf
Medical Support Assistant: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-MSA-VA-Career-Flyer.pdf


Duties:

• Supervise and evaluate a team of patient support staff.
• Resolve complex issues to ensure patient needs are met.
• Recommend improvements by evaluating new products, systems, and equipment.
• Identify training needs and provide staff development.
• Make final hiring and performance-related decisions, including disciplinary actions.
• Collaborate with various departments to meet Veterans' care needs.
• Manage data tracking and reporting for senior management.
• Route clinical questions and escalate cases as necessary.
• Schedule appointments efficiently using multiple systems.
• Provide information on VA programs and services.
• Deliver high-quality customer service, resolving complaints effectively.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure secure handling of sensitive information.
• Adapt communication to meet the needs of diverse Veteran populations.
• Follow environmental policies and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, or 7:30 - 4:00pm
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Remote: This is a remote position.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $54,472 Per Year (GS 7)

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an inter-professional coordinated care delivery model.
• Work involves specialized administrative judgment and the flexible use of a wide range of clinical flow processes relating to access to care across multiple clinics, specialties, and/or care in the community resources.
• Work collaboratively with VISN programs, services, and inter-professional coordinated care team members to provide access to care and meet the need of Veterans via various available contact modalities to include but not limited to telephone calls, secure messaging, chat, text messaging and video.
• The AMSA is responsible for answering telephones, secure messaging and chat messages, relaying messages to appropriate staff inside or outside of the VISN CCC, scheduling appointments, interpreting and verifying provider orders in accordance with VHA national scheduling guidelines.
• Maintain effective and efficient communication with the patient, inter-professional care delivery teams and VA medical centers.
• Scheduling, canceling, re-scheduling patient appointments; entering no-show information; monitoring appointment requests for multiple electronic sources; monitoring outpatient appointments in areas of responsibility.
• Gathering and obtaining medical information from patients; processing medication refill request.
• Reviewing electronic health record, obtaining medical records, participating in huddles with other MSAs and/or VISN CCC staff to determine the daily needs of the VISN CCC.
• Verifying and updating demographics when contacted by patients.
• Manage patient systems to verify and validate accuracy and resolve issues; evaluates patient information and clinic schedule lists; informs inter-professional team members about shared patients.
• Provide information and resolution to Veterans' requests within scope, uses administrative judgement to escalate symptomatic concerns to clinicians with the VISN CCC or directs the contact to the appropriate discipline within the CCC or department for resolution.
• Provide accurate detail of organizational information to Veterans regarding the different services the VA offers.
• Provide high-quality customer service to Veterans and their families/caregivers.
• Communicate tactfully and effectively to challenging customers who may be threatening, abusive, or distraught.

Work Schedule: Full-time; Varying shifts 24/7 Operations
Virtual: This is a virtual position Open to VHA Employees Only
Functional Statement #: 524320
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $44,117 Per Year (GS 6)

This is a full time opportunity for an individual who has an aspiration to provide patient care by ensuring that our patients get the right medicine at the right time. This role will involve working in an acute hospital setting, liaising with clinicians and working within multi-disciplinary teams.

Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust Pharmacy Department are currently recruiting for a self-motivated individual to join our Intermediate Dispensing Pharmacy Assistant cohort. Offering a unique training opportunity within the Dispensary, in an acute hospital pharmacy based at Kings Mill Hospital.

You will undertake a one year placement which incorporates both day release for virtual College attendance and on-the job learning and experience to gain a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Apprenticeship. Due to the number of hours required to complete the course, you will be required to undertake work at home. This will be a minimum of 10 hours per month. You will need to meet the following essential qualifications:

4 GCSEs or equivalent including Grade D/3 or above and they must include Maths and English Language. (Certificates are required)

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.

Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.

To be able to meet this challenge you must also be approachable, hard working, have good communication and interpersonal skills, enjoy working with people, have a good attention to detail, have a willingness to learn and passion for patient centred care.

In return you will join a dedicated, forward thinking department. You will gain experience in aspects of pharmacy services including dispensing for wards and outpatients and provision of advice to patients on actions and uses of medicines. You must be able to work as part of a team and demonstrate good organisation and time management skills in order to be able to manage both work and study deadlines.

If you enjoy a challenge, love learning new things and want to work as part of a supportive, hardworking and friendly team, this could be the role that you are looking for.

Please note that this post is a 15 month fixed term contract to enable college enrolment and completion of the End Point Assessment.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Cheryl Smith, Pharmacy Technician Team Manager: Technical Workforce Development and Training

01623 622515 ext 6155, cheryl.smith27@nhs.net


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

To be able to meet this challenge you must also be approachable, hard working, have good communication and interpersonal skills, enjoy working with people, have a good attention to detail, have a willingness to learn and passion for patient centred care. In return you will join a dedicated, forward thinking department. You will gain experience in aspects of pharmacy services including dispensing for wards and outpatients and provision of advice to patients on actions and uses of medicines. You must be able to work as part of a team and demonstrate good organisation and time management skills in order to be able to manage both work and study deadlines. If you enjoy a challenge, love learning new things and want to work as part of a supportive, hardworking and friendly team, this could be the role that you are looking for. Please note that this post is a 15 month fixed term contract to enable college enrolment and completion of the End Point Assessment. For further details / informal visits contact: Cheryl Smith, Pharmacy Technician Team Manager: Technical Workforce Development and Training 01623 622515 ext 6155, cheryl.smith27@nhs.net

An opportunity has emerged within the Department of Clinical Microbiology for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the team. While experience in an NHS clinical laboratory is desirable and advantageous, previous experience in a laboratory setting is not mandatory, as comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided.

Your role will involve assisting Biomedical Scientists in delivering a diagnostic service to clinicians and other users, aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of infections.

Requirements:
- Hold a C grade or above in GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
- Possess a good understanding of Medical Terminology
- Be available to work within the 7-day week, with occasional out-of-hours service

Your role will be to perform a range of supporting tasks, liaising with the Biomedical Scientists, to ensure diagnostic support and treatment for the patient.

The Department processes around 470,000 specimens a year and is based in a modern laboratory that opened in 2006.

The Department routinely works 9am until 9pm, utilising , core and late shifts. The successful applicant will be contracted to work 5 out of 7 and participate in the out of hours service at weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis. The payment scheme is in line with Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.

Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.

Please see attached job description and person specification attached to this advert for full details of roles and responsibilities of this position.


This advert closes on Thursday 3 Oct 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Mental Health Care Assistant (MHCA) - Pennine Care

Job Title: Mental Health Care Assistant (MHCA)

Location:

Furness General Hospital, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4LF

The Harbour,Windmill Rise,Blackpool,FY4 4FE

Westmorland General Hospital, Burton Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7RG

Guild Lodge, Guild Park, Whittingham Lane, Preston, PR3 2JH

The Orchard, Pathfinders Drive, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4JJ

Scarisbrick Centre, Ormskirk District General Hospital, Wigan Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2JW

Band: Band 3

Contract Type: Temporary

Salary: Up to £19.03/hr

Shifts: Ad hoc, days, nights, weekends

About You:

Are you an experienced Mental Health Care Assistant (MHCA) looking for a role with flexibility and competitive pay?

Medacs Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Care Assistant (MHCA) to join the Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS team. As a Mental Health Care Assistant (MHCA), you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to patients with various mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, eating disorders, paranoia, psychosis, schizophrenia, and more. Your responsibilities will include forming trusting relationships with patients, monitoring their physical and mental health, administering medications, and offering emotional support.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support plans for patients based on their specific diagnosis.
• Arrange ongoing, long-term support for patients' post-care.
• Build trusting relationships with patients, offering advice and reassurance.
• Collaborate with doctors, therapists, psychiatrists, and social workers to develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Advise relatives and carers on patient conditions, treatment, and progress.
• Keep medical records up to date.
• Conduct standard physical health checks and administer medications.
• Discuss available therapies, support networks, and social activities to improve mental health and wellbeing.
• Manage workloads and shift patterns.
• Promote mental health initiatives and reduce stigma associated with mental health.
• Stay updated with mental health best practices and theories.

Essential Qualifications:

We are looking a Mental Health Care Assistant (MHCA) with:

• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.
• The ability to pass an enhanced background check.

Benefits of working with Medacs Healthcare:

• Competitive Rates: Up to £19.03/hr.
• Next-day payroll.
• Access to Care4Carers support service for mental health and wellbeing.
• Flexible Working: Create a work-life balance with flexible shifts to suit your needs.
• Large NHS client portfolio: Secure shifts to suit you across multiple NHS trusts, settings, and services throughout the UK.
• 24/7 Support: Benefit from a dedicated consultant and revalidation support.
• Development Opportunities: Access training and support packages to enhance your skills.

If you are an experienced and skilled Mental Health Care Assistant (MHCA) ready to make a difference, apply today.

How to Apply:

Please apply online using the form below and attach a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Unfortunately, we cannot process applications for candidates who cannot provide evidence of a UK right to work.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Therapy Support Assistant – Northwest

Do you have a passion for high quality patient care? Can you support transition across the patient pathway in partnership with local Trust and clinicians? Do you hold a Level 3 Health and Social Care Specific Qualification (NVQ, Apprenticeship, Diploma)?

Ideally you will have experience of caring for patients in their own home and/or experience of delivering patient training.

We have an opportunity within our Home Therapies team for a Therapy Support Assistant who will support our NHS partners to train and support patients and/or their carers to administer Peritoneal Dialysis and Home Haemodialysis independently. This is a newly created role to both the company and the NHS.

This is a regional role which covers an agreed geographical area of Northwest Region with some travel to the North of the UK, therefore a full UK Driving Licence will be required.

This is a full-time of 37.5 hours, usually working Monday to Friday. You will be field based in the Northwest Region with ad hoc requirements to attend Head Office (Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire) for meetings and also occasional team days.

What does the role involve?

You will:
* Be delivering high-quality, hands-on training to patients within their own home, hospital, clinic, or any other location deemed suitable by the Lead Therapy Specialist Nurse, dependent on individual needs.
* Plan and co-ordinate patient training sessions under the direct supervision of the Therapy Specialist Nurse for your region
* Liaise directly with the relevant NHS Trust regarding patient’s suitability for 1:1/Group training and take in to account any physical, emotional, social, cultural and spiritual needs.
* Promote continuing psychological support to patients and their families in order to ensure the well-being of the patient.
* Ensure maintenance of all patient’s records both paper and electronically
* Work closely with the Therapy Specialist Nurse, Regional Business Manager and Clinical unit managers.

What can we offer you?

Here at Fresenius Medical Care, we value the contribution of our people and ensure that we offer industry-leading rewards and progression.

We offer a competitive salary alongside a wealth of other fantastic benefits listed below:
* Company Car
* Bonus scheme – Based on completion of KPI’s and yearly objectives
* Company Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance
* 33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service
* Health Shield - Company paid health cash plan
* Long Service Vouchers
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* bhsf RISE - our Health and Wellbeing hub 24/7 access to GP's and Counsellors
* Blue Light card – providing thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street

Who is Fresenius Medical Care?

We are the leading provider of dialysis services to the NHS, operating 52 partnership dialysis units that together provide regular dialysis treatment to over 3,800 NHS patients in the UK. We are part of a global company treating over 344,000 patients worldwide across over 4,000 clinics.

We also operate 44 production sites on all continents to provide dialysis products such as dialysis machines, dialysers and related disposables. 1 in every 2 of all dialysis machines used around the globe are manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care and we are the 3rd largest medical devices company in the world.

Therapy Support Assistant posts will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer

Therapy Support Assistant – Northwest

Do you have a passion for high quality patient care? Can you support transition across the patient pathway in partnership with local Trust and clinicians? Do you hold a Level 3 Health and Social Care Specific Qualification (NVQ, Apprenticeship, Diploma)?

Ideally you will have experience of caring for patients in their own home and/or experience of delivering patient training.

We have an opportunity within our Home Therapies team for a Therapy Support Assistant who will support our NHS partners to train and support patients and/or their carers to administer Peritoneal Dialysis and Home Haemodialysis independently. This is a newly created role to both the company and the NHS.

This is a regional role which covers an agreed geographical area of Northwest Region with some travel to the North of the UK, therefore a full UK Driving Licence will be required.

This is a full-time of 37.5 hours, usually working Monday to Friday. You will be field based in the Northwest Region with ad hoc requirements to attend Head Office (Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire) for meetings and also occasional team days.

What does the role involve?

You will:
* Be delivering high-quality, hands-on training to patients within their own home, hospital, clinic, or any other location deemed suitable by the Lead Therapy Specialist Nurse, dependent on individual needs.
* Plan and co-ordinate patient training sessions under the direct supervision of the Therapy Specialist Nurse for your region
* Liaise directly with the relevant NHS Trust regarding patient’s suitability for 1:1/Group training and take in to account any physical, emotional, social, cultural and spiritual needs.
* Promote continuing psychological support to patients and their families in order to ensure the well-being of the patient.
* Ensure maintenance of all patient’s records both paper and electronically
* Work closely with the Therapy Specialist Nurse, Regional Business Manager and Clinical unit managers.

What can we offer you?

Here at Fresenius Medical Care, we value the contribution of our people and ensure that we offer industry-leading rewards and progression.

We offer a competitive salary alongside a wealth of other fantastic benefits listed below:
* Company Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance
* 33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service
* Health Shield - Company paid health cash plan
* Long Service Vouchers
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* bhsf RISE - our Health and Wellbeing hub 24/7 access to GP's and Counsellors
* Blue Light card – providing thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street

Who is Fresenius Medical Care?

We are the leading provider of dialysis services to the NHS, operating 52 partnership dialysis units that together provide regular dialysis treatment to over 3,800 NHS patients in the UK. We are part of a global company treating over 344,000 patients worldwide across over 4,000 clinics.

We also operate 44 production sites on all continents to provide dialysis products such as dialysis machines, dialysers and related disposables. 1 in every 2 of all dialysis machines used around the globe are manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care and we are the 3rd largest medical devices company in the world.

Therapy Support Assistant posts will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.


We are excited to offer the opportunity for Triage Nurse assistant to join the emergency department in Furness General Hospital.

We are interested in hearing from enthusiastic and committed individuals who share our passion and vision. In return we offer a flexible working environment with a focus on your personal development.

This is a permanent role being offered within our area and will be covering a 24-hour period- shift pattern. (including nights and weekends)
• Work in support of and under the direction of a Registered
Nurse (RN), providing nursing care and assistance to patients
within defined parameters specified by the Registered Nurse.
• Record patient information.
• Provide basic patient care and document that care in the patient
records.
• To be able to undertake clinical skills such as venepuncture,
ECGs and cannulation are essential skills of the role.
• Assist the RN’s in the delivery of care to a designated patient group, demonstrating an ability to prioritise such care.
• Assist in the implementation of direct clinical care.
• Determine the comfort of patients by talking and listening to them and building up a rapport.
• Ensure that all care provided by yourself is documented appropriately.
• Recognise changes in patient condition and report to a RN.
• Ensure patient dignity and individual patient needs are always met.

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/


This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Jul 2024

We are currently seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Laboratory Assistant. This role offers the opportunity to work within a busy and friendly department, supporting the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services to surrounding healthcare providers.

The Pathology Department at King's Mill Hospital plays a crucial role in providing analytical, diagnostic, interpretative, and consultative services to hospitals, clinics, and GP practices.

As a Laboratory Assistant, you will be responsible for undertaking basic laboratory tasks essential for the smooth operation of our department. From checking and sorting specimens to inputting patient and test data, your contributions will be integral to ensuring efficient service delivery.

Please see attached job description and person specification attached to this advert for full details of roles and responsibilities of this position.

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood Forest Hospitals is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.

We would love you to join us.

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached


This advert closes on Monday 13 May 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are currently seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Laboratory Assistant. This role offers the opportunity to work within a busy and friendly department, supporting the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services to surrounding healthcare providers.

The Pathology Department at King's Mill Hospital plays a crucial role in providing analytical, diagnostic, interpretative, and consultative services to hospitals, clinics, and GP practices.

As a Laboratory Assistant, you will be responsible for undertaking basic laboratory tasks essential for the smooth operation of our department. From checking and sorting specimens to inputting patient and test data, your contributions will be integral to ensuring efficient service delivery.

Please see attached job description and person specification attached to this advert for full details of roles and responsibilities of this position.

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.

Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.

Please see attached job description and person specification attached to this advert for full details of roles and responsibilities of this position.


This advert closes on Monday 1 Apr 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Category:

Physician Services / Physician Clinics

Work Shift/Schedule:

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

Primarily responsible for utilizing the nursing process in providing the healthcare needs of assigned patients within existing standards of care. Additional job responsibilities encompass office procedures directly relating to patient care and front office duties as required for an overall efficient operation.
 

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Active Registry or Certification as a Medical Assistant required. Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum Experience:

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience: One (1) to two (2) years related experience preferred. Experience as lab tech or with radiology equipment preferred.

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Clerical and clinical

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Performs the initial patient assessments documents any findings. Documents nursing intervention and implements physicians’ orders.

• Establishes immediate plans of care for patients in collaboration with physician, documents referrals on patient’s chart and log book.

• Correctly administers and documents medication regime.

• Correctly identifies and implements infection control processes.

• Performs radiological or lab procedures (if verified as part of employee's minimum experience and credentials).

• Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.

• Provides x-ray reports to physician.

• Documents QA controls and maintenance on x-ray equipment.

• Documents lab and radiology results.

• Answers telephones and assists patients, triaging calls as necessary.

• Files patient charts.

• Records daily visits and charges accurately.

• As needed per clinic, orientation and guidance to perform x-rays.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30%

  of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30%

  of time

• Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%

• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%

• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%

• Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. 

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.