Job Location: Hagerstown

Non-Certified Medical Assistant

Non-Certified Medical Assistant

  1. Job Location (City, State)
    Hagerstown, Maryland
  2. Salary Information (optional)
    $ 17.00 an up based on experience
  3. Job Description
    1. Obtains and documents medical history and other significant information pertinent to the customer’s condition and records accurately. Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.

2.Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.

3.Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections and removing sutures.

  1. Provides follow up/call backs to customers per provider’s instructions.
  2. Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests and/or admission.
  3. Appropriately responds in urgent/emergency situations in delivery of customer care.
  4. Perform general office duties such as answering telephones, taking dictation, completing insurance forms and other duties as assigned.
  5. Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean. Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.

Education- High School graduate or the equivalent required.

Experience- Minimum of 6 months experience working in a hands on patient care role utilizing skills such as obtaining vitals, compiling and recording medical/medication history, injections OR documented completion of formal training as a GNA, CNA, EMT, MEDIC, or Medical Assistant Must demonstrate full competency and pass skill assessment within 30 days of hire.

License/Certification- Current BLS (CPR) in compliance with policy required.

  1. Application Instructions
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Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

  1. Job Location (City, State)
    Hagerstown, Maryland
  2. Salary Information (optional)
    $ 18.00 an hour and up depending on experience
  3. Job Description
    1.Obtains and documents medical history and other significant information pertinent to the customer’s condition and records accurately. Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.

2.Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.

3.Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections and removing sutures.

4.Provides follow up/call backs to customers per provider’s instructions.

5.Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests and/or admission.

6.Appropriately responds in urgent/emergency situations in delivery of customer care.
7.Perform general office duties such as answering telephones, taking dictation, completing insurance forms and other duties as assigned.

8.Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean. Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.

Education-High School graduate or the equivalent required. Certificate or AA Degree from a Medical Assistant program or equivalent required.

Experience-Previous experience as a Medical Assistant working in a physician’s office preferred.

Licensure/Certification- Must be a Certified Medical Assistant through an approved/accredited organization (ex. NCCT) Current BLS (CPR) in compliance with policy required.

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Client Service Representative

Client Service Representative

Job Category: Administrative/Clerical

Supervisor: Crystal James

Equipped for Life
Hagerstown, MD 21740, USA

Description

Responsible for EFL services and sales of products, supplies and order intakes for hospital in-patients, along with other assigned programs.

Education – High school graduate or the equivalent

Experience – Recent experience in health care field desirable.  Experience in medical supplies/equipment retail sales or equivalent customer oriented retail sales preferred.

Licensure/Certification – Certification in compression support hosiery, mastectomy products and related products, preferred or obtained within 5 years of employment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities – Must demonstrate excellent communication skills in the work environment. Typing skills required. Working knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Will have the following computer access: Meritus Intranet, Internet, EPIC, Outlook, Sanction Check, Equipped For Life Billing Software and Microsoft Office.

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IT Telecommunications Engineer Jr

IT Telecommunications Engineer Jr

Job Category: Professional

Requisition Number: ITTEL007507

Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

Description

Performs a variety of duties to ensure efficient, cost effective and timely handling of phone installations and problems related to voice communications within the Health System. The Telecommunications Engineer is required to understand, implement, test, and provide, primarily on-site support for the technical and integration requirements of on premises and cloud-based telephony solutions.  This role is responsible for the design and implementation of new communications technologies, ensuring that the projects are completed on time and in accordance with specifications, and maintaining existing infrastructure to include moves, adds, and changes to existing solutions.

Education – AA degree in telecommunications or related field, or equivalent from technical school. Three years of experience as telecommunications technician may be substituted for the education requirement.

Experience – Minimum of 3 years of experience in a communications environment, including installation, relocation, movement, and change experience; able to work with blueprints. Demonstrated performance of these activities in an independent setting preferred.

Licensure/Certification – N/A

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities – Some knowledge of networking protocol, advances telecommunication skills.

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Switchboard Operator

Switchboard Operator

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Job Category: Support

Requisition Number: SWITC007564

Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

Description

Communications Clerk, Switchboard

Part time -Every other Tuesday/Wednesday 6a-2:30p
16 hours Biweekly

Performs a variety of communications and administrative duties to ensure the efficient and timely handling of incoming calls, outgoing calls and information distribution. Communicates with a variety of callers including patients, staff, visitors and the general public. Acts as focal point for Health System communications activities, particularly during the hours and days when the majority of administrative staff is not present.

Requirements:

Education – Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Experience – One year experience as a switchboard operator preferred. Able to work independently and unsupervised.

Licensure/Certification – N/A

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities – Ability to comprehend, capture as well as interpret basic customer information. Good social skills.

 

Revenue Cycle Specialist

Revenue Cycle Specialist

Job Category: Administrative/Clerical

Requisition Number: REVEN007575

Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

Description

Revenue Cycle Specialist

The Revenue Cycle Specialist is responsible for billing and following up directly with third party payers and patients to resolve billing issues and secure appropriate reimbursement in a timely manner. This individual identifies and analyzes denials and payment variances and enacts corrective measures as needed to effectively communicate and resolve payer errors.

Requirements:

Education – High School Diploma or GED required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or related field preferred.

Experience – One (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience in medical collections or hospital / professional billing preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities -Knowledge of claims review and analysis, CPT coding and medical terminology,

  • Effective communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
  • Adapts positively to changes in the working setting with ease
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Basic computer and word-processing skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and voicemail

 

Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist 

Job Category: Clinical

Requisition Number: PHLEB007576

Meritus Medical Laboratory
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA https://recruiting.ultipro.com/MER1012MERH/JobBoard/23a054d5-dd9d-4a01-ba62-0bc75b4673d6/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=9d1ba5cf-429d-4172-a51e-f0e3546e2666

Description

Phlebotomist – As Needed

Summary – The Phlebotomist collects the proper specimens from the patient, i.e., blood, urine, cultures, etc.,according to the physician’s order, ensuring specimen integrity. This position follows standard operating procedures for positive patient ID, collection, labeling, processing, and handling of appropriate specimens ensuring patient safety while maintaining customer focus. May be performing draws in either Oupatient Facilities or Nursing Home Facilities.

Education – Proof of completion of accredited phlebotomy, military medic, medical assistant or EMT course.

Experience – Completion of one of the above or 1 year recent phlebotomy experience.

Licensure/Certification – Preferred certification in phlebotomy, medical assistant or EMT.  Current BLS certification in compliance with policy required.  Current, valid driver’s license, car insurance, and access to a vehicle required.  Vehicle maintenance is the employee’s responsibility.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities – Possess the ability to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/department’s policies and procedures. Understanding of medical terminology desirable.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Basic Life Support

 

Coding Manager

Coding Manager

Job Category: Leadership

Requisition Number: CODIN007210

Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

Description

Coding Manager (Hospital Inpatient and Outpatient)

About Meritus Health

Meritus Health, western Maryland’s largest health care provider, is located at the crossroads of western Maryland, southern Pennsylvania and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. With nearly 3,000 employees, 500 medical staff members and 240 volunteers, Meritus Health serves about 200,000 residents of the tristate region.  We are a level III trauma center and certified stroke center.

Meritus Medical Center, the flagship facility of the health system, has more than 300 beds and is a Magnet® Recognized and Joint Commission accredited hospital. Meritus Medical Center has officially become a teaching hospital, serving as a clinical training site for the Meritus Family Medicine Residency Program, as well as for more than 1,000 nursing and allied health students annually.

Meritus Health also includes Meritus Medical Group, a network of 20 medical practices with more than 100 providers; Meritus Home Health; and Equipped for Life, a medical equipment company. Meritus Health is a 25% owner of Maryland Physicians Care, a 215,000 Medicaid member health plan. With a long-standing history of caring for the community, Meritus Health relentlessly pursues excellence to improve the health status of the region.

About the Opportunity:

The Coding Manager is responsible for the management, oversite and direction of coding functions for the Hospital Inpatient, Hospital Outpatient and PB Charge Verification/Coding (Professional Bill) staff and responsibilities.  Works with Coding Staff in all three sections to ensure the timely and accurate coding, abstracting and charge verification, to minimize days in AR and produce high-quality coding & reporting for claim submission and state & national reporting. The Coding Manager is also responsible for participation & guidance with MHAC and Mortality case reviews as well as high-level of participation in HSCRC data quality and submission processes.

What the Position Requires

  • Education – Associates in HIM required.  Bachelors a plus.
  • Experience – Experience with Hospital Inpatient, Hospital Outpatient and PB coding functions required. Minimum of 5 years ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT coding with at least 3 of those years supervisory experience.
  • Licensure/Certification – RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P and/or CPC credentials preferred. Strong emphasis on Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and CPC certification.
  • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities – Strong interpersonal skills, including high-quality verbal and written communication skills, demonstrates ability to interact with Medical Staff, strong motivational skills, high-level computer skills, including excel and other software, knowledgeable in medical audit processes, and able to appropriately handle an irate situation when needed. Knowledge of The Joint Commission requirements, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT coding.   Must have experience and knowledge of encoder, and coding software, along with DRG grouping, APR-DRG grouping, and medical record abstracting. EPIC and 3M experience preferred, with a good working knowledge of the billing, registration and charge entry.

What we offer:

  • Participation in Management Incentive Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Comprehensive benefit plan to include 401k with employer match, health, dental, vision.
  • Company paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance.
  • Robust PTO accrual.

 

 

Meritus Health Graduate Nurse Residency Program

Meritus Health Graduate Nurse Residency Program

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Graduate Nurse Residency Program

Job Category: Registered Nurse

Requisition Number: GRADU007595

Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

Description

Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) Residency Program
Multiple Full-time Specialties Available, 12-hour shifts (see below)

Applications now being accepted for Graduate Nurse Positions for Summer 2023 Residency Program

Our residency program is a unique experience to jumpstart your career as a Registered Nurse, knowing and anticipating your needs and challenges in your first year of nursing practice.  Our 12-month program compliments the nurse/preceptor relationship and gives you the tools you need establish your foundation in the profession.

Meritus Medical Center utilizes The Vizient/AACN Nursing Residency ProgramTM which is trusted by more than 550 hospitals and health systems nationwide, and adopted as the state model for Hawaii, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, the Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency ProgramTM (NRP) focuses on new graduate nurses as they enter practice resulting in a retention rate of 91.5% vs the national average of 82.5%.

Associate degree RN’s will be required to obtain a BSN within 3 years of employment.

These are the ONLY units that will be hiring new graduates this winter: 

2 East (Medical Surgical) is a fast paced 18 bed unit providing care for medical/ surgical short stay patients, specializing in Women’s Health and a Center of Excellence for Bariatric surgical patients. 2E also specializes in Pediatrics with 8 beds dedicated to the care of pediatric medical/surgical and trauma patients.

3 East (Medical Surgical) is a 28 bed adult medical – surgical unit that primarily provides care to patients with orthopedic related issues, those undergoing total joint replacement, neurosurgical procedures, and patients that have sustained traumatic injuries. This unit also offers 10 telemetry beds for those patients that require continuous monitoring of their heart rhythm and rate. Nurse to patient ratio is 1:5

3 West (Rehab/Joints) is an 18 bed CARF licensed unit that serves 100% inpatients with all types of traditional rehab diagnosis.  The unit provides clinical assessment and evaluations, assistance with activities of daily living, gait training, problem solving skills instruction social and safety skills training.  Joints is a 10 bed unit that cares for total joint replacement patients.

4 South (Clinical Decision Unit) is dynamic, fast paced unit providing care to patients who meet observation status criteria. Observation criteria for 4 South is defined as those patients in stable condition but requiring further observation and/or treatment that can occur within a 23 hour period of time. Examples of some of the observation diagnoses accepted on 5 West would be: Atrial Fibrillation, Asthma, Chest Pain, Syncope, rule out TIA, Abdominal Pain. Once appropriate tests and treatments are completed, patients can be safely discharged or transferred to another unit for admission to the hospital. Staff of the observation unit should be self-motivated, proactive, goal/outcome oriented possessing a positive attitude, working closely with a dedicated provider group to provide excellent care to our patients and their families.                                                                                                                                     

4 East (Step Down Unit) has 28 beds and cares for a combination of Intermediate Care and Medical Surgical patients. The patients that we give our care have a variety of needs, but we specialize in cardiac care. Our unit is known for its teamwork and family atmosphere. The nurses on our unit are dedicated to their patient care and the helping the community.

4 West (Critical Care) is a 24-bed blended Critical Care/Intermediate Care Unit designated to render acute, preventative, restorative and supportive care to adolescents through geriatrics.

5 South (Medical Surgical) is a Medical/Telemetry Stroke Unit. The patients of 5 South have multisystem medical problems requiring staff to be knowledgeable of respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, neurological, and endocrine system diseases. The staff utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in providing skilled patient care and follows the nursing department’s Standards of Care and Standards of Nursing Practice. Clinical functions provided on 5 South include medication administrative, intravenous therapy, oxygen therapy, blood transfusions, wound care, cardiac monitoring, and the use and maintenance of specialized equipment

5 East (Medical Surgical) has patients with multisystem surgical and medical problems requiring staff to be knowledgeable of respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, neurological, and endocrine system diseases including Palliative Care/End of Life, Urology, Oncology and Nephrology. The staff utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in providing skilled patient care and follows the nursing department’s Standards of Care and Standards of Nursing Practice.

Emergency Department is a fast paced, dynamic, Level III Trauma Center that sees approximately 78,000 patients per year. The Emergency Department provides emergency treatment and stabilization for a comprehensive range of illness and injury, including but not limited to multiple trauma, catastrophic medical illnesses, general medical-surgical problems, minor trauma, orthopedic injuries, and psychiatric emergencies.

Operating Room consists of 14 operating suites for patient who need to have surgery or other invasive procedures.  They serve they whole spectrum of ages from infants to geriatrics. General surgery, orthopedics, podiatry, obstetrics, gynecology, ophthalmology, urology, otolaryngology, limited pediatrics, trauma, oral, dental, laparoscopic, laser, plastic and reconstructive, organ procurement bariatric and GI endoscopy,

Fast Facts:

  • All newly licensed Registered Nurses start at $34.00 hour with excellent benefits, shift differentials, tuition reimbursement, & continuing education opportunities available
    •Unlimited growth potential including certification pay and nursing ladder
    •The program is designed to ease the transition of newly graduated nurses from the classroom setting to the clinical practice environment to promote quality, safety and reduce turnover rates for first-year nurses.

Why be a Meritus Nurse?

  • The only Magnet™ Designated Hospital in our region- Nurse driven Shared Governance, bedside rounding, committee and process improvement teams.
  • Up to $7.00 in shift differentials
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Nurse Certification and Continuing Education Funds
  • Self-scheduling – Enjoy what matters most to you.
  • Flexible Shift Options
  • Professional Nursing Ladder- Grow your career where you want it go.

Requirements

  • Education – Graduation from an accredited nursing program
  • Licensure/Certification – Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland or by Compact required. CPR required.
  • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities – Ability to apply the standards of professional nursing practice with compassion and empathy. Basic computer skills required. Must possess high level of organizational and communication skills.

 

 

Finance and Accounting Internship

Immediate opening for an Intern in our Finance and Accounting department at:

Fives Company located at 16778 Halfway Blvd, Hagerstown, Md 21740.

 

 

Paid Internship for 20 hours a week.

 

The duties are listed below:

 

-Enter Accounts Payable invoices into SAP via Esker

-Customer cash receipt entry to SAP

-Scanning and batching of packing lists and daily deposits

-help to maintain the Goods Received/Invoiced report via research and resolution

-Enter Journal Entries in SAP

 

For more information contact:

Lisa M. St. Clair

Human Resources and Employee Relations Manager

High Precision Machines

Fives Landis Corp.

16778 Halfway Boulevard

Hagerstown,  Maryland,  21740 – United States

Main Tel: +1 (301) 797 3400 (24/7 GrinderCare Helpline)

Direct Tel: +1 (301) 797 2580   Fax: +1 (301) 797 3159

Mobile: +1 (301) 532 9654

Direct Email: lisa.stclair@fivesgroup.com

Web: www.fivesgroup.com