UMass Memorial Health

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• Calls insurance companies and utilizes payor web-sites while working detailed reports to secure outstanding payments.
• Reviews rejections in assigned payors and plans to determine validity of rejection and takes appropriate action to resolve the invoice.
• Calculates and posts adjustments based on third party reimbursement guidelines and contracts.
• Makes appropriate payor and plan changes to secondary insurers or responsible parties.
• Inputs missing data as required and corrects registration and other errors as indicated.
• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
• Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

Physician Billing, Training and Support

Human Resources

• Performs ultrasound scans to produce images to assist physicians in the diagnosis of injury and/or disease for patients of all ages
• Obtains and records appropriate patient clinical information and/or history; verifies physician assessment; adjusts imaging procedures for patient size, age, or condition
• Assists, transfers, and positions patients; ensures modesty and physical safety; selects equipment scan parameters
• Processes and records scanned images per Radiologist protocol; reviews scans with Radiologists; documents work in HIS/RIS/PACS
• Checks operation of equipment; adheres to Q.A and maintenance schedules; maintains cleanliness and room supplies
• Keeps up to date with changes in ultrasonography via inservice study, courses or seminars; participates in professional organizations
• Maintains yearly competency in Trophon disinfection; assists in other area/modalities as needed
• Complies with departmental policies, attends meetings, demonstrates Quality Improvement, and maintains regular, reliable attendance

Ultrasound Technician

Therapist

• Provide all aspects of respiratory therapy in accordance with Respiratory Care Department policies and procedures
• Work with considerable independence to perform routine and complex patient care in all assigned areas
• Review patients' electronic medical record for history, reason for admission, pertinent laboratory/radiological data, and current orders
• Administer aerosolized medications
• Draw and analyze Arterial Blood Gases and report critical values per hospital policy
• Consult with physician staff and make recommendations regarding therapy type, method, duration, and medication dosages
• Monitor patients' physiological responses to therapy and consult with physicians if adverse reactions occur
• Provide emergency care including assisting with intubation, Rapid Response Team, High Risk Delivery and Code Team
• Inspect, test, clean, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment per department policy
• Demonstrate and instruct respiratory care procedures to staff, patients, and families; provide supervision for students and agency/per-diem personnel
• Set up and operate devices including oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilators, CPAP/Bi-level support, NIPPV, high flow oxygen therapy, and body plethysmograph
• Maintain patient and department records in the electronic medical record and medical administration record
• Participate in departmental quality assurance programs and maintain up-to-date knowledge through educational meetings and conferences
• Provide verbal reports including diagnosis, history, treatment goals, patient response, and suggestions to optimize treatment plan
• Comply with departmental policies, health and safety regulations, attend meetings, and perform other similar duties as required

Respiratory Therapist

• Provide individual & group therapy to patients with varied mental health/co-occurring disorders.
• Complete initial assessments, counseling, group therapy, case presentations, treatment planning, and aftercare planning.
• Identify need for medication evaluations and refer to on-site providers.
• Complete documentation and paperwork in compliance with hospital requirements, DMH, BSAS, The Joint Commission, and insurance providers.
• Manage caseload including consultations, collateral contact, and follow-up on missed appointments.
• Maintain licensure and credentialing; comply with departmental policies, attend meetings, use Quality Improvement, comply with health and safety regulations.
• Perform other similar duties as required.

UMass Memorial Health

Physician Billing, Training and Support

Ultrasound Technician

Respiratory Therapist

Licensed Therapist, LICSW/LMFT/LMHC, Adult Mental Health

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