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For further information, contact the Director of Human Resources at 423-775-8579 or humanresources@rheamedical.org

POSITION:                Ultrasound Technologist / Vascular Tech

 

HOURS:               Full-time or PRN

 

SUMMARY:              Performs diagnostic and vascular ultrasound procedures

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  1. Graduate of accredited program.
  2. Certification completion in Ultrasound; Echo Vascular highly desired.
  3. Rad Tech registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists preferred, with additional certification in ultrasonography from ARDMS or ARRT required.
  4. Excellent customer service, empathy and conflict resolution skills to get along with patients, physicians and staff.
  5. Able to provide care to all age ranges of patients.
  6. Ability to assist patients in transfers and positioning, able to operate diagnostic equipment.

 

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

 

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POSITION:                RN – Medical/Surgical Dept.

Night Shift

HOURS:    Full-time

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  1. Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program, BSN preferred.

 

  1. Current licensure as an RN in Tennessee or compact state.

 

  1. BLS, ACLS and PALS certification, or obtain within 6 months of employment.

 

  1. Pass N95 respirator fit test.

 

  1. Prior experience in hospital nursing preferred.

 

  1. Must exhibit excellent customer service skills in dealing with patients, visitors and fellow

employees.

 

  1. Able to assess patients vital signs, condition, recognizing need for intervention.

 

  1. Ability to stand for long periods, stoop, bend, transfer, transport or re-position patients with assistance.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY BE ADDED, DELETED, OR CHANGED AT ANY TIME AT THE DISCRETION OF MANAGEMENT, FORMALLY OR INFORMALLY, EITHER VERBALLY OR IN WRITING.

 

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POSITION:                RN -Pre-Op/ PACU

 

HOURS:                     Part Time/PRN: varied days M-F only, no weekends or Holidays

 

SUMMARY:                         Serves as member of the surgical team in performing a variety of duties in the Preoperative and/or post-operative areas.  Assists with pre-admission, pre-operative teaching and may train for surgical care. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  1. Associate’s degree in Nursing required. BSN preferred.
  2. Current Tennessee (or compact state) license as a Registered Nurse.
  3. BLS certification required (or obtains within 6 months of employment). ACLS and PALS certifications preferred.
  4. Must exhibit excellent customer service skills in dealing with patients, visitors and fellow

            Employees.

  1. Ability to stand, walk for long periods, stoop, bend, lift up to 30 lbs. with or without assistance.
  2. Able to see, hear, communicate and function competently and independently as part of surgical team.
  3. Able to assess patients vital signs, condition and recognize need for intervention.
  4. At least one year of work experience in surgery preferred.

 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY BE ADDED, DELETED, OR CHANGED AT ANY TIME AT THE DISCRETION OF MANAGEMENT, FORMALLY OR INFORMALLY, EITHER VERBALLY OR IN WRITING.

 

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POSITION:                Environmental Services Technician

                                   

HOURS:         PRN 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  1. High school graduate or equivalent preferred, able to read and write.
  2. Clean floor to ceiling with great attention to detail.
  3. Ability to bend, stoop, stand, climb and lift items (weighing up to 30 lbs) four feet off the ground.
  4. Able to sweep, mop, vacuum and wipe down surfaces.
  5. Tactful and courteous to patients, visitors and staff.
  6. Requires standing and walking for most of 8 hour shift.
  7. Able to work effectively without direct supervision.
  8. Able to fit test for N95 respirator.

 

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

 

For further information, contact:

 

Human Resources

423-775-8576 or 423-775-8579

 

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Rhea Medical Center Physician Group

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – General Surgery / Surgical Services

Location: Dayton, Tennessee

Position Summary

Rhea Medical Center Physician Group is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support our General Surgery services in Dayton, Tennessee. This role provides both clinic-based patient care and administrative support for a busy general surgeon. The LPN will assist with pre-operative and post-operative patient care, clinical procedures, surgical coordination, wound management, patient education, and physician support. Responsibilities include placing and managing physician-directed orders within the electronic medical record (EMR), coordinating surgical care, and performing essential office duties to ensure efficient practice operations and exceptional patient care.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Room and assess surgical patients, including vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, and chief complaints.
  • Assist the surgeon with office-based procedures and examinations.
  • Enter and manage physician-directed orders in the EMR, including laboratory, imaging, medication, referral, and surgery-related orders in accordance with provider instructions and organizational policies.
  • Coordinate surgical scheduling with hospitals, surgery centers, specialists, and ancillary departments.
  • Obtain and review pre-operative testing, imaging, laboratory results, and medical clearances.
  • Provide wound care, dressing changes, staple/suture removal, drain care, and incision assessments per provider orders.
  • Educate patients on pre-operative and post-operative instructions, medications, wound care, and activity restrictions.
  • Assist with referrals, prior authorizations, surgical precertifications, and insurance-related documentation.
  • Perform general office and administrative duties, including managing patient messages, coordinating follow-up appointments, handling clinical correspondence, and supporting daily physician practice operations.

·         Document patient care accurately within the EMR and maintain HIPAA compliance.

·         Maintain infection control, sterilization, and OSHA standards.

·         Collaborate with physicians and staff to maintain efficient patient flow and high patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

  • Current LPN license in Tennessee.
  • Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
  • Minimum of 2+ years of surgery/general surgery experience strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of sterile technique, surgical terminology, wound care, and post-operative management.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
  • Experience with EMR systems and clinical documentation.
  • BLS certification required.

Work Schedule

Full-time position based in Dayton, Tennessee. Schedule to be discussed during interview process.

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NEEDED: Night Shift 7 pm – 7 am

 

JOB SUMMARY

 

The nurse practitioner is responsible for the personal primary care of his or her patients.

 

This responsibility includes the provision of and attention to the care of major and minor

 

illnesses to long range health issues and diseases within the scope of individual knowledge.

 

The nurse practitioner also serves in a care coordination role for the practice in which he/she

 

will coordinate team-based care for individuals through effective partnership with patients,

 

their caregivers/families, community resources, and their physicians.

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education:   Graduate of an accredited Master’s Degree nursing program.

 

Licensure:   Current Tennessee license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Active DEA 

 

Registration and BLS certification required. Must possess an active American Nurses Credentialing

 

Center (ANCC) Certification or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification.

 

Must have a National Provider Identification (NPI) number.

 

Must maintain all necessary narcotic and controlled substances registration numbers and licenses

 

required for the performance of duties. Active BLS certification required.

 

Experience:  Clinical experience obtained in nursing school or work experience as an Advanced Practice

Registered Nurse including progressive knowledge of pathophysiology and physical assessment.

 

 Previous family practice experience preferred.

 

Skills:             Ability to communicate with doctors, patients, and visitors.  The employee 

 

must demonstrate the knowledge and the skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age 

 

of the patient served in his / her patient population.  Must demonstrate knowledge of the  

 

principle of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data

 

reflective of the patient’s status.  Must possess knowledge of disease process and appropriate treatment.

Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing. Also must possess the ability to use critical

 

thinking, organizing, and planning skills.

 

Physical Demands: High volume use of telephone and computer. Work is performed under very tight

 

time constraints often under stressful conditions. Must be able to move from room to room and position

 

self for appropriate communication with patients and their families.

 

Required to stand, bend, lift, squat, climb, reach above head, crawl and

 

sit; lift, and carry equipment.  Includes the ability to manipulate 21-50 lbs 20-30 times per shift;

 

able to lift and carry 20-50 lbs unassisted. The ability to stand and walk 80% of the time during

 

shift duty.  Physical demands include the ability to visualize color gradient in waived tests.

 

Must be able to hear to complete manual blood pressure and have the ability to distinguish

 

abnormal odors.  Also required is the ability to hear and comprehend patient request including

 

rapid response to emergency signals and emergency situations such as patients falls and

 

cardiopulmonary arrest.  Requires manual dexterity to write, grasp, push/pull, perform fine

 

manipulation skills, speak English, and ability to use foot, and/or hand operated equipment.

 

Working Conditions: Work is performed in an outpatient care setting. Conditions range from

 

moderate to high degree of disagreeable features.   

 

Exposure to odors, materials, chemicals and infectious products are encountered daily. 

 

utilize standard precautions at all times.  Exposure to accidental injury and infectious

 

diseases of a high degree, and difficult to avoid.  The employee is responsible to wear the

 

proper protective safety equipment and/or infection control attire.

 

Principal Contacts: Patients, families, physicians, office and other hospital staff,

 

as well as other community care providers.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:    None

 

Complexity  of Duties:   Must perform a variety of duties comprised of many highly technical

 

skills.  Critical thinking and problem solving requiring a high degree of creativity and decision

 

making is required.  Time limits are relevant.  Special skills include technical skills, 

 

public relations, counseling of patients, families, and other team members.

 

Work requires judgment in the application of broad aspects of established practices

 

to problems and situations with critical patient outcomes.

 
       

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POSITION:                 Unit Clerk                              

 

DEPARTMENT:        Surgery Department

HOURS:                     FT       

                                   

JOB SUMMARY:      Provides clerical support to the Surgery Department & Speech Therapy staff by providing information management support, retrieves records and test results, makes copies, faxes, assists with patient registration and admissions, handles incoming calls and requests for information, orders supplies and maintains stock.  May assist with patient care activities.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  1. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

 

  1. Experience in patient contact position in a health care setting, or completion of nursing, medical assistant, nurse aide or EMT courses also accepted. Must be able to assist with patient care tasks.

 

  1. Must be able to handle a high volume of communications in person and by phone.

            Must be able to assist a wide variety of customers with patience, tact and diplomacy.

            Maintaining confidentiality is essential.

 

  1. Proficient with computer applications such as internet use, Microsoft Word, Excel, or similar programs. Experience with electronic medical record preferred.

 

  1. Successfully complete N-95 respirator fit test and post offer physical assessment.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY BE ADDED, DELETED, OR CHANGED AT ANY TIME AT THE DISCRETION OF MANAGEMENT, FORMALLY OR INFORMALLY, EITHER VERBALLY OR IN WRITING.

 

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POSITION:                              Receptionist

 

DEPARTMENT:          Physician Group

 

HOURS:                      Full time

 

SUMMARY:

The Receptionist is a vital part of the team in the delivery of primary care in an
ambulatory setting.  The receptionist works under the supervision of the Practice Manager.
They are responsible for greeting patients and visitors in person or on the telephone, determining their needs and directing them accordingly.
Additionally, they will collect demographic and financial information.
Responsible for performing assigned duties within practice policies.

 

QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school graduate, college preferred.
Experience: Previous experience in physician office setting. Knowledge of Electronic Health Record and the various insurance company rules and regulations preferred.
Skills: Ability to communicate with doctors, patients, and visitors.  The employee
must demonstrate the knowledge and the skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the
age of the patient served on his or her assigned area. Must have basic computer skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY BE ADDED, DELETED, OR CHANGED AT ANY

TIME AT THE DISCRETION OF MANAGEMENT, FORMALLY OR INFORMALLY, EITHER VERBALLY OR IN WRITING.

 

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POSITION:               Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant                 

 

DEPARTMENT:      RMC Physician Group

 

HOURS:                     Full-Time (Exempt): Monday – Friday

Call is required

 

JOB SUMMARY:   

 

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant is responsible for the personal primary care of his/her patients. This responsibility includes the provision of and attention to the care of major and minor illnesses to long range health issues and diseases within the scope of individual knowledge. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant also serves in a care coordination role for the practice in which he/she will coordinate team-based care for individuals through effective partnership with patients, their caregivers/families, community resources and their physicians.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  1. Graduate of an accredited Master’s Degree Nursing, Physician Assistant Studies, Health Science or Medical Science program.
  2. Current Tennessee license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant.
  3. Active DEA Registration and BLS certification required.
  4. Nurse Practitioners must possess an active American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Certification or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification.
  5. Physician Assistants certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) preferred.
  6. Must have a National Provider Identification (NPI) number.
  7. One year of work experience as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant preferred.

 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of

Administration and/or management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

 

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TITLE:          Insurance Accounts Specialist

DEPARTMENT:      Business Office

REPORTS TO:         Business Office Director

 

JOB SUMMARY:  The primary duty for this position is to follow-up with insurance companies on payment of claims.  Contact all parties necessary to resolve outstanding insurance payments.

Work all incoming insurance correspondence, insurance rejections, and incoming calls. Review the remittance advices for denials and correct payment contacting the companies when necessary. Assist with scheduling on an as-needed basis.

 

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Education:     Must be a high school graduate.

 

Licensure:      Not applicable

 

Experience:    A minimum of 2 years experience in hospital registration and/or business office.

Knowledge of insurance payors, ICD-9 codes and CPT codes preferred.

 

Physical and Mental Demands:  Primarily sedentary work. Must be able to work proficiently on computer and various software programs including Microsoft Office. Must have ability to efficiently handle several tasks at once.

 

Travel:            Not required

 

Working Conditions:    Working in a office setting.  May encounter unpleasant customers at times questioning their account.

 

 

Principle Contacts:   Position involves working with several people which includes co-workers in the facility and customers on the phone and in person.   

 

Supervision:  None

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Duties and responsibilities may be added or deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

 

For more information, contact Human Resources:    775-8576 or 775-8579

 

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