Sentences with phrase «patient support departments»

Work collaboratively with patients, healthcare providers and patient support departments to ensure a high quality of service.

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Before coming to Circle, Amanda worked in the social work department at a local hospital, providing support to patients in Labor and Delivery.

Women & Infants» Health Education Department also provides patients and the community - at - large with a toll - free telephone support system, answered by nurses and lactation consultants, that assists them in making decisions regarding their health and that of their families.

¶ Physical contact = home visit, hospital postpartum follow - up visit; active reaching out = follow - up phone call to patient after discharge; referrals = hospital phone number to call, hospital - based support group, other breastfeeding support group, lactation consultant / specialist, U.S. Department of Agriculture Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, outpatient clinic.

The adoption of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), Section 2952: Support, Education, and Research for Postpartum Depression mandated ongoing research to better understand the frequency and course of postpartum depression, address differences in treatment needs among racial and ethnic groups, and develop culturally competent evidence - based treatment approaches (U.S. Department of Labor, 2012).

A Department of Health spokesman said: «The principles of our modernisation plans - patient power, clinical leadership, a focus on results - have been widely supported, as reported by the independent NHS Future Forum.

At the Jan. 24, 2013 Legislative session, the Erie County Legislature's Minority Caucus, led by Minority Leader John Mills and comprised of Legislators Lynne Dixon, Kevin Hardwick, Joseph Lorigo and Edward Rath, co-sponsored a resolution in support of the investigation by Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to determine how it was possible that the same insulin pen was reused on different patients at the VA of Western New York Healthcare System in Buffalo.

This new study of non-military, civilian trauma patients visiting the emergency department builds on recent research conducted by Dr. Samadani, supported through the Cohen Veterans Center, which found that the use of this novel eye - tracking technology could reveal edema, or swelling, in the brain as a potential biomarker for assessing brain function and monitoring recovery in people with head injuries.

This week the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it inked a contract with the makers of ZMapp — the experimental Ebola drug administered to a limited number of patients — to support their work.

«Currently, most victims of elder abuse and neglect pass through our emergency departments with a life - threatening condition unidentified,» said the latter paper's lead study author, Tony Rosen, MD, MPH, of Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, N.Y. «A multi-disciplinary, team - based approach supported by additional research and funding has the potential to improve the identification of elder abuse and improve the health and safety of our most vulnerable patients.»

In 2009, Project ASSERT, with support from Boston Public Health Commission and Massachusetts Department of Public Health, also began offering overdose prevention education and naloxone rescue kits to emergency department patients at risk for opioidDepartment of Public Health, also began offering overdose prevention education and naloxone rescue kits to emergency department patients at risk for opioiddepartment patients at risk for opioid overdose.

With the support of Joseph Fins, chief of the department of medical ethics at Weill Cornell, who articulated the ethical arguments for why these patients must be studied and treated, they used PET to look at four more people in vegetative states.

This department provides clinicians and researchers with human and technological resources enabling the development of application - oriented projects, with the objective of improving care for cancer patients (assessment and validation of diagnostic, prognostic and patient support tools, as well as development of biomedical devices or therapeutic approaches resulting from basic research).

For patients and caregivers who have undergone an esophagectomy, this group was created by the nurses of the thoracic surgery department with the mission to be a source of information and support for patients and their families as they navigate the recovery process.

In addition to our comprehensive asthma clinic, we also offer a specialized Children's Asthma Wellness Program, designed for children who have had repeat emergency department visits for asthma, with a focus on supporting the patient's family and the primary care provider in managing the child's asthma in decreasing emergency room visits and hospitalizations.

Allergy UK and Food to Fit have led the design of the Toolkit and supporting resources to reflect European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EACCI) guidance on managing patients with food allergies, Department of Education guidance on supporting pupils with medical conditions at school and EU legislation for food labelling.

He works closely with 18 doctors and 6 department leads to ensure staffing levels are appropriate to meet the needs of the patients and clients, and is responsible for selecting, hiring, training and developing clinical and client service support.

First launched in 2006, the Dog Visitation Program supports many of the 86,000 patients seen each year in the hospital's Emergency Department, Surgical Daycare, Medical Day Unit, and in Neurology and Cardiology.

He works closely with 14 doctors and department leads to ensure staffing levels are appropriate to meet the needs of the patients, and is responsible for selecting, hiring, training and developing clinical and client service support.

Diana understands the challenges of each department and is wonderful with the patients, clients, doctors and support staff.

Declarations / Acknowledgements We gratefully acknowledge the infrastructure support of the Department of Animal Science, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and the California Agricultural Experiment Station of the University of California ‐ Davis as well as the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and the veterinarians, staff, and students who diagnosed and cared for the patients.

We gratefully acknowledge the infrastructure support of the Department of Animal Science, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and the California Agricultural Experiment Station of the University of California ‐ Davis as well as the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and the veterinarians, staff, and students who diagnosed and cared for the patients.

The Department of Critical Care provides initial stabilization and advanced life support of critically ill and injured patients.

The veterinary rehabilitation department at Upstate Veterinary Specialties supports postoperative care and recovery from orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries as well as neurologic patients.

Job Description: • Represents the Kansas City Pet Project in a professional, polite and enthusiastic manner • Assists the veterinarians on a daily basis with preparing surgery patients, health assessments, and treatments of animals • Assist in medical rounds with Shelter Veterinarians or identifying animals that need to be seen by a Shelter Veterinarian • Administer medications to both cats and dogs in accordance with veterinarian's prescribed doses and ensure all treatment protocols prescribed for sick / injured animals are performed timely, safely, and humanely • Responsible for following best practices for sanitation protocols in all veterinary clinic and isolation areas to reduce / eliminate disease transmission • Input all medical notes, health assessments, vaccinations, surgeries, treatments, etc., into PetPoint • Provides support for other departments, such as Intake, Foster, Placement & Transport, or Adoptions by assisting as needed for vaccinations, deworming, blood draws, etc. • Prepares and sanitizes surgical instruments / packs each day to ensure packs are ready for use the following day • Assists with discharging animals to the public post-surgery or following up with sick pet appointments, explaining any medical issues, medications, after care instructions, etc. • Ensures adequate medical supplies and medications are available and reports any shortages to Vet Clinic Manager • Enforces and maintain KCPP safety and cleanliness, and all health and security rules and procedures • Follows disease prevention procedures and completes cleaning of veterinary clinic areas daily and ongoing throughout the day to decrease biological risks to humans and other animals • Care, feed, and safely handle animals to avoid injury to persons / animals • Properly store and maintain inventory of medical supplies, including Schedule II narcotics • Performs laboratory analysis techniques to assist Shelter Veterinarians • Reads, understand, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures • Prepares reports and other written materials in a logical, concise, and accurate manner • Functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy • Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in all situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy • Treats employees, representatives of outside agencies, volunteers, and members of the public with courtesy and respect • Provides prompt, efficient and responsive service for all phone calls forwarded to the Vet Clinic.

Our entire department, including faculty, clinicians, support staff and administrative staff, look forward to providing our referring veterinarians, clients, and patients with a high standard of service.

She works closely with her doctor team, Clinical Manager and department leads to ensure staffing levels are appropriate to meet the needs of the patients, and is responsible for selecting, hiring, training and developing clinical and client service support.

WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 22, 2011 — The Big «I» today expressed support for a National Association of Insurance Commissioners resolution asking Congress and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to take action to provide relief for agents and brokers from the medical loss ratios as enacted under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

You will be the main support line for our Practice Managers in managing consultants» clinics, correspondence and patient records as well as dealing with telephone enquiries and liaising with a variety of internal and external agencies (such as marketing / social media companies, hospital departments and insurance companies).

• Supported Claims Department by managing all in - and out - bound calls to patients and insurance companies, gathering required information for approval of claims in process.

CCU Nurses work in critical care departments and provide support to patients who have suffered shock, severe trauma, or a heart attack.

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EARLE3407 Old Dobbin Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36116 - 1903Home Phone: [phone] Cell Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] position managing legal discovery and document review with opportunity to assist attorneys with civil litigationBAR ADMISSIONAlabama State Bar, 1999LAW - RELATED EXPERIENCELaw Firm, AlabamaResearch Attorney for Special Projects, Mass Torts Department, November 2001 — February 2008 • Managed Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Document Depository (September 2002 to February 2008) o Reviewed more than 1 million pages of evidentiary documents for litigation purposes and for inclusion in electronic databaseso Coordinated document review assignments with attorneys at local depository and at other sites across the USo Retrieved, reviewed and coded documents in Concordance and Summation legal databaseso Prepared memoranda and spreadsheets providing detailed analysis of discovery materials • Aided attorneys and support staff with processing and preparation of personal injury claims and litigationo Conducted legal research and drafted pleadingso Conducted supplementary online research for additional documents and information pertinent to litigationo Assisted with preparation of correspondence to clients and referring attorneyso Contacted clients for additional information needed in case preparation, litigation, and potential settlementso Prepared and input case intakes and referrals into databaseLaw School, AlabamaStudent Intern, Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP), August 1996 — June 1997 • Participated in law school clinical program under third - year law student practice rule (as authorized by Alabama Supreme Court) o Assisted attorneys and advocates in cases involving mentally ill patients confined to state mental health facilitieso Interviewed clients in person (at state facilities) and over the phoneo Worked with clients, attorneys, and social workers to investigate and resolve issues concerning involuntary confinement and treatmento Aided in legal research on an appellate brief submitted to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (ruling granted in favor of our client) Faculty Research Assistant for Library Services, Bounds Law Library, March 1996 — June 1997 • Prepared research and teaching materials for law school faculty; worked 20 hours per week while matriculating 10 - 15 hours per semester) o Investigated copyright issues related to procuring and reproducing texts for academic useo Conducted legal research using WESTLAW, LEXIS and the InternetADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCEManufacturing Company (MC), Montgomery, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant and Cost Analyst, Materials Purchasing Department, April 1999 — September 2001 • Assisted materials buyers in negotiating and preparing commodities contracts between raw materials suppliers and MC for manufacturing plants in the US and Mexicoo Assisted Legal Department at MC's corporate headquarters with coordination and preparation of documents for litigationo Notified and educated suppliers about MC's freight - on - board policy and its corresponding Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) provisions; result was the reduction of freight claims for both the company and its supplierso Prepared contracts and purchase orders for raw materials and capital projects involving plant maintenanceo Solicited price quotations from current vendors and established Excel spreadsheet format which simplified quote submission process and allowed MC to track and compare usage volumes and costs over timeo Prepared and analyzed cost reports used by materials buyers and production planners in purchasing decisions, including cost reductions, materials consolidation, and selection of vendorso Acted as liaison between vendors and the Purchasing, Transportation and Accounting Departments on issues concerning inbound freight, commercial carriers, and payment terms for commodities, resulting in reductions in freight costs and greater payment discounts for raw materialso Established online databases and printed directories for the Purchasing Department, allowing buyers to have easier and faster access to current vendor informationo Completed Year 2000 (Y2K) compliance project, which involved data collection and communication with MC's past, present, and potential materials suppliers and service providersNot - For - Profit Organization, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Combined Federal Campaign, September 1998 — January 1999 • Aided Campaign Director with 1998 Federal Campaigns (CFCs) in City 1 and City 2, which together generated nearly $ 700,000 for more than 1,000 local, national and international charitieso Prepared weekly reports on donations using WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel and dBase IVo Wrote script for Talent Showcase at City 1's 1998 CFC Kickoffo Assisted Director with merger of the City 1 and City 2 CFCs in 1999Regional Bank, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Year 2000 (Y2K) Department, March — June 1998 • Worked with Vice President of Corporate Projects on short - term project for the bank's Y2K Departmento Analyzed and processed data on Y2K readiness for all branches of Bank throughout the southeastern USo Organized meetings for personnel of Banko Communicated with vendors of computer hardware, software, and office equipment to request information on Y2K complianceo Prepared compliance files for Federal Reserve auditso Prepared in - house memoranda and reports using Microsoft Word and ExcelRecord / Music Promotion Company, AlabamaRecord Pool Co-Founder; Office Manager, September 1990 — December 1991 • Co-founded record pool to enhance promotion of music in Alabama and the southeastern USo Procured and distributed records from major and independent labels for club, radio and mobile disc jockeyso Coordinated jointly sponsored promotional events with record companies, radio stations and clubso Designed, wrote, and published bi-weekly reports and brochures to inform the music industry of the progress and popularity of music and performers in the region, with specific focus on the Alabama music sceneMajor University, AlabamaGraduate Research Assistant, AUM Department of Marketing, June 1989 — August 1990 • Worked 13 - 20 hours per week as a research assistant to Marketing faculty while carrying a full course load in the MBA programo Analyzed consumer surveys used in academic researcho Assisted Conference Chairperson with coordination for Atlantic Marketing Association (AMA) annual meeting (October 1989) o Co-authored five - year index and classification of AMA Proceedings (published Fall 1991) EDUCATIONLaw School, AlabamaJuris Doctor (JD), 1997 • Scholarshipso Seybourn H. Lynne Scholarship, 1996 - 97o Dexter C. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship, 1995 - 96o E. W. Godbey Memorial Scholarship, 1994 - 95 • Honorso Who's Who Among American Law School Students, 1996 - 94o Arthur Davis Shores Award, 1997 • Activitieso Frederick Douglass Moot Court Team Manager, 1996 - 97 Southern Regional Competition, Second Place National Competition, Eighth Placeo John A. Campbell Moot Court Competition, Spring 1996o Black Law Students Association Delegate, BLSA National Convention, 1997 Co-Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1996 - 97 Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1995 - 96 BLSA President's Award, 1996 and 1997o American Bar Association, 1996 - 97 Entertainment and Sports Industries Forum Intellectual Property Section Law Student Divisiono LAWS Student Group Leader, 1995 - 96Major University, AlabamaMaster of Business Administration (MBA), 1990Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), 1988 (Major: Marketing — Advertising and Promotion Track) • Honorso Dean's List • Activitieso National Student Advertising Competition Team, 1988 - 90 Seventh District Competition: Third Place, 1990o Marketing Club, 1987 - 90 Vice President — Career Development, 1988 - 89o Public Relations / Advertising (PR / AD) Club, 1988 - 90 Charter Member, 1988 Active in fund - raising and membership driveso Theater Guild, 1988 - 90 Screening Committee, 1989REFERENCESAvailable upon request

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Provided a flexible workforce to complement the inpatient nursing unit • Assisted physicians in diagnostic treatments and performed diagnostic procedures • Organized patient care plans which increased department's efficiency by 50 % • Managed life support equipment and IV administration of fluids, medications

Circulated in an 8 - room surgery department with responsibility for providing age and culturally appropriate care, comfort and support to preoperative patients

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Provided Child Life services for patients in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department including emotional support for parents and siblings during times of bereavement, support for siblings of patients in the ICU and education / support to patients in the ICU.

Emergency Department RN, September 2011 — presentCullman Regional Medical Center — Cullman, Alabama — Conducts triage on incoming patients and prioritizes treatment - Assists in implementing medical procedures and medications - Documented all symptoms and patient history for individual patients - Provides comfort to patients and their family members - Educates patients and family members on condition, treatment, follow - up care and medicationsRN Registered Nurse, April 2006 — September 2011Alacare Home Health & Hospice — Tuscaloosa, Alabama — Assessed patient's physical, psychological and social environment - Documented vital statistics and reported changes to physician - Implemented prescribed treatments, including IVs and medications - Educated patients and family members on continued care and pain managementRN Telephone Triage, November 2000 — April 2006Department of Veterans Affairs — Birmingham, Alabama — Assessed patient needs and recommended appropriate actions to promote disease management, injury prevention and emotional wellness - Offered educational advice and materials to support patients or caregivers - Documented all interactions with patients

SUMMARY: Provides front office check - in, check - out of patients and provide clerical / administrative support to billing and front office departments as needed.

Main job duties seen on a Rehab Tech example resume are delivering patient care, assisting therapists, making sure the department is running smoothly, educating patients and their families, and providing emotional support.

Castle Medical Center, New York, NY (11/2012 to Present) Emergency Department Technician • Receive patients in emergency conditions and ensure that immediate preparations are carried out to deal with their conditions • Assist doctors and nurses in providing emergency care by providing them with necessary backup support • Take and record patients» vitals such as pulse, temperature and blood pressure • Record patient history by interviewing family members • Take and record insurance information and provide families with information on any copays • Bandage wounds after cleaning and sterilizing them and ensure any needed splints are installed • Observe patients» conditions and alert medical staff members of any changes that may need to be looked into • Take samples of body fluids and arrange for them to be sent to laboratories for testing purposes • Assist in positioning patients to ensure their physical comfort and wellbeing • Operate equipment such as heart monitors and ECG machines • Clean and maintain all instruments and equipment used during emergency care procedures • Maintain medical supplies such as rubbing alcohol, swabs, bandages and splints

We are looking for a Patient Service Representative who will greets and registers patients, schedules appointments, and performs other clerical duties as needed to support the department or clinic

Directed patients to appropriate community resources such as WIC, welfare departments, social services and other departments for low cost care alternatives and nutritional support.

This includes providing service excellence by creating a great «First Impression» by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills and positive environment for all customer groups including patients, families / friends, physicians, staff, and support department personnel.

Midwest Center for Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery is seeking a dedicated Certified Medical Assistant to support the nursing department with patient care, clerical duties, and maintain overall...

HCC Coding Skills • Qualified to determine if medical records are in support of individual patient risk adjustment score accuracy • Proficient in educating providers and their practice staff in Medicare coding guidelines • Well - versed in collaborating with other departments and develop plans and materials to support education and system changes • Proven ability to work with sensitive data and effectively relay potential issues and concerns to supervisors

Role Model YNHH Service Excellence Pledge standards creating a great «First Impression» by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, family / friends, physicians, staff, and support department personnel.

U.S. Army and Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington • D.C. 2000 — 2011 Volunteer Caregiver Performed all manner of patient care and support as a trusted volunteer for injured or sick Veterans.

driving a ambulance, basic patient care, CPR, customer service experience, c, Department of Health, Emergency Care, infectious disease / contact precaution patients, basic life support, patient care.

The role of the Diagnostic Imaging Associate is to provide administrative support for scheduling, registering, entering patient exams / charges, filing, processing patient paperwork, patient transport and secretarial functions of the imaging services department.

Pharmacy technician tasks include, but are not limited to: • Answering phone calls and providing support for patients on the pharmacy benefit • Reviewing prior authorization requests • Providing support to physicians and drug companies for information requests • Supporting the pharmacists in the department with database and projects as needed