Monitor Technician for Spravato

PAIN PHYSICIANS OF WISCONSIN SC; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pain Physicians of Wisconsin SC is seeking a Monitor Technician for Spravato, with Medical Assistant or LPN background, to provide direct patient care in a clinic setting. You will collect vital signs, document in EMR, and assist with preparations for examinations and treatments.

In this full-time role, you will support scheduling, chart review, and discharge procedures, while upholding safety and patient dignity throughout the care process. Training is provided where needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; CMA certification preferred but training provided.
• Related experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, judgment, communication, and analytical skills; sometimes under pressure.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities.
• Cooperative and professional behavior toward patients, peers, providers, organizational leadership, and visitors.
• Ability to promote favorable facility image with patients, providers, insurers and public.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic office procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists provider in seeing patients; gathers vital signs and medical histories.
• Records information in EMR or paper chart and updates demographics, sheets/consents/charge slips, history.
• Completes prescriptions, work restrictions, referrals, and scheduling diagnostic testing.
• Supports scheduling of patients and communicates with scheduling department.
• Obtains vitals and discharge readiness scores; assists in discharge paperwork.
• Performs daily chart review to ensure accuracy of patient documentation.
• Keeps ASC orderly and follows cleaning protocols.
• Acts as scribe for provider recording patient information when requested.
• Supports Quality Improvement initiatives as part of the team.
• Facilitates communication about treatment procedures, medications, and instructions to patients.
• Monitors patients during Spravato treatment and maintains patient safety and dignity.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs collection

EMR documentation

Medical terminology

Blood draws

Team player

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant certification

Tools

EHR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Monitor Technician for Spravato / Medical Assistant or LPN

Department: Clinic

Location: Clinic

Reports To: Nancy Schmidt

Employment Status: FT

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About the Employer

Founded in November of 2020, Pain Physicians of Wisconsin is a group of Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and a great group of support staff serving the southeast region of Wisconsin. The goal of our pain treatment team is to help our patients live their healthiest lives possible by easing pain symptoms and restoring function and movement. Learn more about PPWhealth by visiting our website at www.ppwhealth.com .

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide direct patient care under general supervision of licensed personnel, maintaining and operating specialized equipment, and performing any other duties deemed necessary to insure optimal patient care and physician service. Medical experience required. On-the-job training provided.

• Assists provider in seeing patients; gathers and records vital signs and medical histories, prepares patients for examination, draws blood, initiates toxicology screens, and administers medications as directed.


• Records information in electronic medical records (EHR) database or paper chart and gathers all essential components from demographics, sheets/consents/credit policies/charge slips, updates medication, and history.


• Completes necessary paperwork as ordered by provider including printing prescriptions, work restrictions, referrals, and scheduling diagnostic testing.


• Participates in the correct scheduling of patients, appropriate communication with the scheduling department.


• Obtains and documents vitals and data regarding modified Aldrete and discharge readiness scores. Assists in discharge of patient with appropriate paperwork.


• Assists in the performance of chart review on a daily basis to ensure completeness and accuracy of patient documentation.


• Assists in keeping ASC orderly and follows appropriate cleaning protocols.


• Acts as scribe for provider recording patient information as dictated, when requested.


• Helps support Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement initiatives as a part of the team.


• Facilitates communication to physician and health care provider regarding questions about treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians' instructions to patients.


• Responsible for monitoring patients while Spravato treatment is being administered.


• Always participates and maintains safety and dignity of patient.


• In addition, have demonstrated competency and routinely perform duties in at least one of the following:
  
  
  
  • Surgical: Applies and monitors principles of aseptic technique throughout intra-operative period. Assists provider by having all necessary equipment available and ready. Efficiently \"turns over\" rooms between patients following proper cleaning technique. Communicates all breaches of aseptic technique immediately to the provider and circulating nurse.
  
  
  • Effectively communicates with health care providers regarding patient questions and needs. Documents accurately in EHR, creates encounters as needed, properly updates, and utilizes medication module. Tasks and communicates with providers regarding triage needs.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent. Certified Medical Assistant certification preferred but will train the right candidate for this role..


• Related experience preferred.


• Strong organizational, judgment, communication, and analytical skills; sometimes under pressure.


• Ability to multi-task and perform multiple priorities.


• Cooperative and professional behavior toward patients, peers, providers, organizational leadership, and visitors.


• Ability to promote favorable facility image with patients, providers, insurance companies and general public.


• Ability to work independently, make decisions, and problem solve.


• Evidence of leadership qualities. Frequently contributing to the improvement of the department and participate in committee participation, taskforce, etc.


• Ability to contribute to a team environment and provide excellent customer service.


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Licenses & Certifications

• Current certification as Medical Assistant from an accredited certification agency preferred but willing to traing candidate with medical experience..


• BLScertifiedorobtaincertificationwithinthreemonthsofhire

Pre-Employment Testing

This position requires the following pre-employment testing:

Criminal & Caregiver Background Check, renewed every four years

Professional Reference Check

Hep B and QuantiFERON Screen

Drug Screen

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee(s) assigned to this job. The content contained therein is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and activities required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice, and additional work may be assigned as appropriate.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of non-job related disability, or any other legally protected status.