Medical Secretary - Home Care jobs in Stockton, CA

Medical Secretary - Home Care provides secretarial support to clinical staff in a home care environment. Performs various secretarial and clerical duties, such as typing reports and correspondence, transcribing written notes, maintaining records and files, answering phones, and arranging clinician schedules. Being a Medical Secretary - Home Care may be responsible for entering clinician charges into medical billing system. Requires knowledge of medical terms and vocabulary. Additionally, Medical Secretary - Home Care requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Medical Secretary - Home Care possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Home therapy RN -TCU
  • Fresenius Medical Care
  • Stockton, CA FULL_TIME
  • PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

    The professional registered nurse Home Therapies RN CAP 2 may be an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) for new employees who meet the RN CAP 2 criteria or attained through advancement from RN CAP 1. This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.

    PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state and federal regulations.

    • Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.
    • Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor or physician as needed.
    • Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family’s basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.
    • Directs and provides, in collaboration with the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis therapies to assigned patients.
    • Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
    • Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
    • Serves as a resource, leader, coach, mentor and role model for new and incumbent employees by setting examples of appropriate behavior, work habits and attitudes towards patients, co-workers, supervisors and the company at the facility and area level. 
    • Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.
    • Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.
    • Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.
    • Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.
    • Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate’s home environment and partner/ family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home. 
    • Trains home dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through a formal standardized Home Dialysis Training Program.
    • Participates in education and quality improvement projects at the facility and area level as directed by Supervisor.
    • May serve as a Preceptor to new employees.
    • Required to complete CAP requirements to either maintain or advance.
    • Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

    The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. 
    • This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over.
    • The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet. 
    • The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. 
    • May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
    • Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapy staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage. 
    • Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.
    • The position may require travel to training sites, other facilities and patient homes.
    • May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patient’s home with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.
    • Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.
    • Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the

    Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodation can be made.

    SUPERVISION:

    Assigned oversight of RNs, LPNs/LVNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapies Care Team Assistants as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following:

    • Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees.
    • Must have a minimum of 3 months experience home dialysis therapies as a RN.

    EDUCATION and LICENSURE:

    • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
    • Current appropriate state licensure.
    • Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification
    • Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed.

    EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

    • Entry level for RNs with a minimum of 2 years or more of Nephrology Nursing experience within the last 2 years as a RN.

    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

    I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.  If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate Supervisor or my Human Resources representative.

    ADDENDUM:

    Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) Quality

    • Competency demonstrated through fostering a Culture of Patient Safety and quality as evidenced by Improved Patient Health Outcomes
    • Promotes, facilitates, and collaborates with all members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and patient care team on the application of quality improvement principles, activities in the delivery of care, identification of risk areas and opportunities for improvement, and root cause analysis (RCA)
    • Promotes, advances, and assists with implementation of FKC clinical, educational, and quality initiatives.
    • Mentors and trains team members to monitor the effectiveness of their daily processes.
    • Ensures documentation in eQUIP and utilization of data, benchmarking, and graphical representations in performance improvement activities.
      • Analyzes, manages, and reports data as needed to identify improvement opportunities and measure the progress of improvement projects.
      • Use quality improvement tools to ensure adherence to QAI activities.
    • Facilitates program and annual regulatory review audits
    • Collaborates with Regulatory to identify and recommend systems and practices that would improve outcomes

    Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) Preceptor

    • Maintains direct supervision of the new nurse until graduated from new employee training
    • Collaborates with team members to identify learning opportunities
    • Communicates and collaborates with supervisor and Education Department regarding progress of new nurse
    • Continues to mentor and support new nurses once released to work independently
    • Mentors new RN Preceptors

    Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) Multi-modality Cross Trained

    • Cross trained to deliver patient care across multiple modalities
    • Responsible for maintaining skill set in each cross-trained modality for the delivery of safe and effective patient care
      • Communicates and collaborates with operational and clinical leaders to support maintenance of skills
    • Ensures the provision of safe and comprehensive care of patients within the chosen modalities in accordance with all company policies and procedures
    • Embraces a commitment to patient satisfaction and actively seeks opportunities to improve the overall patient experience in alignment with established quality and regulatory standards

    EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

    Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

    "The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.
     
    Hourly Rate:  $37.00 - $63.00"

  • 26 Days Ago

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Home Care Aide
  • ComForCare Home Health Care - Tri-Valley Livermore
  • Tracy, CA FULL_TIME
  • Live your best life possible by helping others live theirs. Our Caregivers are the heart and soul of what we do. At ComForCare, we like to celebrate successes and have fun while building meaningful re...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Secretary Support Assistant
  • St Josephs Medical Center
  • Stockton, CA OTHER
  • Overview St. Josephs Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. J...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Patient Care Secretary
  • VITAS Healthcare
  • Lathrop, CA FULL_TIME
  • The Patient Care Secretary is a skilled secretarial person whose job is to support the work of the Team Manager and who is generally responsible for accomplishing all patient care related clerical pro...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Medical Social Worker (Hospice/Home Health Care)
  • Sonder Healthcare
  • Stockton, CA PER_DIEM
  • Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families? Do you believe in the power of education, empowerment, and compassionate care in the healthcare industry?...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Medical Director
  • Mobile Care Medical Group
  • Stockton, CA FULL_TIME,PART_TIME,CONTRACTOR
  • Job Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Medical Director to join our team. As the Medical Director, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all medical operations withi...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Cashier Receptionist (Bilingual Spanish)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Antioch, CA
  • Description: Job Summary: The cashier/receptionist is a member of the health care department team who functions under th...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Administrative Assistant I -Safety
  • California Department of Education
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Job Summary Job Summary Under direction of assigned designee, the Administrative Assistant I shall serve as an assistant...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Delivery Driver
  • Solarenginesolutions
  • Sacramento, CA
  • **Delivery Driver** at Solar Engine Sacramento, CA The Delivery Driver / Warehouse Specialist provides excellent custome...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Front Office/Medical Assistant
  • HIEU T BALL MD INC
  • San Ramon, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Seeking Front Office/Medical Assistant, bilingual in Spanish and English. As a Medical A...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Department Payroll Specialist
  • San Joaquin County, CA
  • Stockton, CA
  • Introduction This examination is being given to fill one vacancy in the Human Services Agency and may be used to establi...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Administrative Assistant, Teachers College of San Joaquin, Educational Services
  • San Joaquin County Office of Education
  • Stockton, CA
  • About the Employer Educate, Innovate and Inspire! San Joaquin County Office of Education located in Stockton, CA is a re...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician - Primary Care (Homeless Patient Aligned Care Team)
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Stockton, CA
  • Summary This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2024. The initial cut-off date f...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Administrative Assistant
  • Central Region School Insurance Group
  • Modesto, CA
  • Description: Under supervision of the Executive Director, the Administrative Assistant performs a wide variety of highly...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

Stockton is the county seat of San Joaquin County in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California. Stockton was founded by Captain Charles Maria Weber in 1849 after he acquired Rancho Campo de los Franceses. The city is named after Robert F. Stockton, and it was the first community in California to have a name not of Spanish or Native American origin. The city is located on the San Joaquin River in the northern San Joaquin Valley and had an estimated population of 320,554 by the California Department of Finance for 2017. Stockton is the 13th largest city in California and the 63rd larges...
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Income Estimation for Medical Secretary - Home Care jobs
$34,256 to $41,571
Stockton, California area prices
were up 2.5% from a year ago