General Summary of PositionMedStar Health is looking for a Respiratory Therapy Assistant to join our team! This position represents non-patient care duties such as general cleaning and processing of ventilators, and other general equipment used by the department. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, stocking of supplies, inventorying and trending the use of medical gases, inspection of medical gas outlets as directed, and other duties as assigned.Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!Primary Duties:·Cleans and processes instrumentation between procedures, following established protocol. Ensures equipment is functioning properly.·Disassembles and reassembles department equipment, performing related equipment function checks. Cleans equipment/parts according to established protocols.·Obtains and delivers instrumentation/supplies to/from Sterile Processing Department, stock area and/or Material Management.·Maintains stock levels of supplies, including sterile and disposable supplies, for designated locations throughout the hospital, including, but not limited to: The Operating Room, Labor & Delivery, MedSTAR, the Emergency Room, etc. Replaces depleted stock to par levels. Places orders to replenish stock.Qualifications: ·High School Diploma or GED.·Vocational/Technical Diploma enrollment in a COARC approved Respiratory Therapy program or Associate’s degree enrollment in a COARC approved Respiratory Therapy program·CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation(includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. (within 90 days) Primary Duties and Responsibilities Minimum Qualifications This position has a hiring range of $18.33 - $31.61

General Summary of PositionMedStar Health is looking for a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The ideal candidate will be a certified respiratory therapist who will provide our patients with extraordinary patient care by demonstrating strong knowledge in the field. Respiratory care is ordered by physicians according to established standards, practices, and protocols.As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will possess working knowledge of human respiratory anatomy, physiology, and pathology related to respiratory care. Knowledge of the operation of respiratory care equipment and its application in a clinical setting. The ability to assess hazardous conditions related to respiratory care and take corrective action. The ability to work with patients of all ages (neonatal to geriatrics). The ability to remain calm and function under stressful conditions. Must work well as a team member; must be articulate and communicate well with all kinds of people.Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!Primary Duties:Assesses the physical, psychosocial, spiritual & cultural dimensions of the patient as well as educational needs and document appropriately. Where applicable, refers to the competency validation documents for population(s) served.Performs all respiratory therapy treatments and services, including but not limited to: application, operation, monitoring, and management of all equipment and services provided. Service including but not limited to: oxygen, mixed gas, and humidity; monitoring; ventilators (Invasive and Non-invasive); bronchial hygiene; lung expansion; Spirometry testing; EKG machines; Blood Gas Analysis.Employs principles of therapeutic communication, interviewing techniques, problem solving and crisis intervention when performing patient care.Responds, performs, and participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation by maintaining the airway, providing oxygen and ventilation via mask, endotracheal tube, or other devices, and performing closed chest cardiac massage.Facilitates workflow efficiency, monitoring interdepartmental systems and processes, departmental policies and procedures and making recommendations for improvements as needed. Reviews electronic medical records and physician orders throughout work shift.Qualifications:Associate degree - Graduate of an AMA accredited program in respiratory care with an AAS Degree or higher.CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) - NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist or NBRC Registered Pulmonary Function Technician from an accredited Respiratory Care Program is required.BLS - Basic Life Support required.ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, required within one year of hire.NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Certification Program, required within one year of hire.PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification, required within one year of hire.Must be registry eligible; some acute experience is preferred.Preferred education: Bachelor’s degree in related healthcare field.Preferred certification: RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).Enter Job Description Primary Duties and Responsibilities Minimum Qualifications This position has a hiring range of $35.012 - $59.012

General Summary of PositionUnder the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist assists the pharmacists with filling medication and IV orders and delivering them to the appropriate area of the hospital. Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesPreparation: Assists with the filling of prescriptions, under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. Accurately fills the orders as entered into the computer by the pharmacist. Accurately and clearly labels all medications for dispensing (lot, expiration date, mg/tablet, etc.) Accurately fills prescriptions for frozen IV bags, mini-bag plus, and pre-mixed large volume parenteral solutions. Files written physician orders. Assembles Cataract eye kit according to departmental policies and procedures. Prepares unit dosing and bar-coding of bulk medications according to departmental policies and procedures. Mixes IV additives to solutions, TPN's and Chemotherapy as required.Transports: Delivers prescriptions to the appropriate area of the hospital. Delivers prescriptions to the appropriate area of the hospital. Delivers narcotics to nursing unitsRestock: Restocks and orders pharmaceutical supplies within the hospital. Restocks SureMed/ Omnicell machines; delivers 24-hour medication exchange cart. Orders appropriate IV supplies Restocks the shelves upon delivery of Baxter IV fluids and teamfills unit dose drawers. Accurately fills floor stock requisitions for other hospital departmentsTechnical: Supports work of the department by performing clerical and secretarial tasks. Accurately enters medication charges into the computer system. Completes computer updates. Answers and directs all phone calls appropriately.Development: Maintains current knowledge, certification, and licensure. Identifies learning needs in self and initiates actions to address these education needs. Attends staff meetings or reads and signs staff meeting minutes. Attends continuing education programs in order to maintain certification. Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department. Completes all mandatory requirements, certifications, and licensure within allotted timeframe for completion (License, PPD, Competencies etc.)Organizational knowledge: Works effectively within and between departments. Participates on inter-departmental teams and committees, communicating unit knowledge as appropriate. Provides department/unit with information and knowledge acquired during participation with interdepartmental teams and committees. Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff, supervisors, and managers both inside and outside the unit.Department/Unit Specific Functions and Duties Pitches in to cover shortages within department. Fills 24-hour exchange carts. Fills updates. Orders needed IV supplies and puts order away. Puts daily order away. Completes floor stock inspections. Completes admissions, transfers and discharges. Minimum QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED or equivalent required Experience1-2 years Experience preferably in a hospital preferred Licenses and Certifications Maryland Pharmacy Technician License required or is eligible for a pharmacy student exemption from pharmacy technician registration by the State of Marlyand required CPhT national pharmacy certification within 180 Days required or PharmD student actively in a program from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers.Moderate Computer skills to perform prescription entries.Ability to read and comprehend drug nomenclature and related medical terminology.HIPAA policies on Confidentiality This position has a hiring range of $19.17 - $33.08

General Summary of PositionThe Clinical Documentation Physician Advisor will function within MedStar Health's Clinical Documentation Improvement Department to ensure that clinical documentation data capture practices are compliant, efficient, accurate and consistent. Accepts a commitment to the values expressed in the MedStar Health's mission statement "to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities". Demonstrates behavior consistent with the MedStar values and contributes to the expected positive climate within the healthcare system, working well with both physicians, executives, and subordinates. Performs his/her job function in a way that makes him/her a recognized expert for affiliated hospital, physicians, and other entities. Develops the trust and confidence of Clinical Documentation Improvement stakeholders and becomes the resource of choice for the coding compliance and hospital coder and clinical questions. Develops a trust and confidence of the COO, CFO and other market and divisional managers with accountability for coding within assigned geographic areas. Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvides leadership and direction as needed to the CDI Director and staff on issues related to clinical documentation improvement, disease process, corporate compliance, projects and other initiatives. Analyzes the effectiveness and efficiency of clinical documentation processes and advises COO and CFO on mechanisms to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Serves as a resource for CDI staff. Performs regular/daily query clarification and escalation as assigned.Works with Clinical Documentation Improvement team to periodically analyze MS-DRG data, MDC and ICD-10 to identify variations and determine the cause and the appropriateness of such variation and presents such findings to COO, CFO and departmental directors. At the request of the COO, CFO, and other management, evaluates systems and processes related to or impacting coding and recommend system process improvements, which will enhance the organization's efficiency. Develops a trust and confidence of the COO, CFO and other market and divisional managers with accountability for coding within assigned geographic areas. At the request of the COO, CFO, and other management, evaluates systems and processes related to or impacting coding and recommend system process improvements, which will enhance the organization's efficiency. Ensures that data collection is performed in a manner consistent with relevant laws, regulations and standards. Participate in a Presents education programs on a regular basis designed to improve the accuracy and specificity of clinical documentation to clinical documentation specialists (CDSs), physicians, mid-levels and others.Is a reliable resource for CDSs and physicians who are involved in CDI/Quality work, providing advice on MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignment, as well as SOl/ROM, PSI90, MHACs, POA conditions, and other related topicsAssists with the implementation and adoption of a formal escalation policy, ensuring that it is understood and adopted by the organization's medical staff. Serves as the initial escalation step, per policy, if physician response is not met by a determined amount of time.Manages and coordinates with national CDI Directors on specific clinical documentation and coding compliance accountability issues. Minimum QualificationsEducationDoctoral degree Graduate from an accredited medical school listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools required Experience5-7 years Acute care Clinical Documentation Integrity experience required Licenses and CertificationsMD - Physician - State Licensure in Maryland and/or DC required CCDS - Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist preferred CDIP - Clinical Documentation Improvement Practitioner preferred CCS-Certified Coding Specialist preferred Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrong telephone communication skills. Ability to work independently.Must possess strong organizational skills. Ability to communicate clearly in a verbal and written manner.Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.Ability to solve and resolve complex problems.Basic computer skills.Managing one's own time and the time of others.Knowledgeable of medical electronic information registration and appointment scheduling systems. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environmentComputer skills including Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel, Word.Basic computer skills required.Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships are essential.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Ability to communicate clearly in a verbal and written manner.Ability to solve and resolve complex problems.Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.Managing one's own time and the time of others.Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environmentWorking knowledge of payer policies, HCFA policies, local and national regulatory and compliance policy, knowledge of all available coding resources.Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.Strong interpersonal and physician leadership skills.Excellent oral/ written skills.Demonstrated ability to communicate and educate providers regarding principles of utilization management and quality assurance.Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service.Ability to toggle between specialty coding disciplines, including ancillary services, Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Radiology, Pathology and others.Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.Demonstrated ability to be organized and efficient in prioritizing and managing assignments within minimal oversight and direction.Demonstrated skills in clinical judgment.Ability to present information clearly and concisely. This position has a hiring range of $180,000 - $200,000

General Summary of PositionMedStar Health is seeking experienced Inpatient Medical Coders that are self-motivated and haveat least 3 years of inpatient acute care coding experience with knowledge in MS-DRG and/or APR-DRG.Qualified candidates must have their CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) through AHIMA.MedStar Health provides the latest technology including our EMR Cerner MedConnect, 3MHDM and 3m360 computer-assisted coding software.Selected candidates will enjoy full time, Monday – Friday, day-shift REMOTE schedule.Join one of the largest health systems in the Mid-Atlantic area and enjoy the benefits of a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health/vision/dental insurance, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement and the benefits of remote work capability.Job Summary- Codes and abstracts primarily Inpatient acute care records using ICD-10-CM/PCS and other applicable patient classification schemes.#LI-remote Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesContributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.Abstracts and ensures accuracy of diagnoses, procedure, patient demographics, and other required data elements.Adhere to all compliance regulations and maintains annual compliance education.Maintains continuing education and seeks ongoing education to improve job performance. Maintains credentials as required for job classification.Contacts physician when conflicting or ambiguous information appears in the medical record. Adheres to the MedStar Coding Query Policy and procedure.Meets established Quality standards as defined by policies.Meets established Productivity standards as defined by policies.Resolves all quality reviews timely (e.g. Medical necessity reviews; Coding Quality assurance reviews; external vendor reviews).Reviews medical record documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures. Assigns correct diagnostic and procedural codes using standard guidelines and automated encoding software maintaining departmental accuracy standards. Determines the sequence of diagnoses according to Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Definitions and assigns appropriate DRG (Diagnosis Related Groups).Exhibits knowledge of the 3M system and other work-related equipment. Minimum QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent requiredCourses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, ICD-CM and ICD-PCS required Associate's degree in coding related degree or Bachelor's degree in coding related degree preferred Experience3-4 years Inpatient coding experience required Experience with clinical information systems (3M grouper, electronic medical records, computer assisted coding) preferred Licenses and Certifications CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) required RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) and/or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) preferred Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesVerbal and written communication skills.Basic computer skills required. This position has a hiring range of $28.2 - $47.3

General Summary of PositionMedStar Health is seeking an experienced Inpatient Coding Specialist who is self-motivated, has a CCS certification and 3 years of inpatient acute care coding experience with knowledge in MS-DRG to join our team!MedStar Health provides the latest technology including ourEMR Cerner MedConnect, 3MHDMand3m360 computer-assisted coding software.Selected candidate will enjoy full time, Monday – Friday, dayshiftREMOTE schedule.Join one of the largest health systems in the area and enjoy the benefits of a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health/vision/dental insurance, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement and the benefits of remote work capability.Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can provide your next great career move!Job Summary -Codes and abstracts primarily Inpatient records using ICD-10-CM and other applicable patient classification schemes.Primary Duties & Responsibilities- Abstracts and ensures accuracy of diagnoses, procedure, patient demographics, and other required data elements.- Contacts physician when conflicting or ambiguous information appears in the medical record. Adheres to the MedStar Coding Query Policy and procedure.- Resolves all quality reviews timely (e.g. Medical necessity reviews; Coding Quality assurance reviews; external vendor reviews).- Reviews medical record documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures. Assigns correct diagnostic and procedural codes using standard guidelines and automated encoding software maintaining departmental accuracy standards. Determines the sequence of diagnoses according to Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Definitions and assigns appropriate DRG (Diagnosis Related Groups).- Exhibits knowledge of the 3M system and other work-related equipment.Qualifications- High School Diploma or GED required- Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in coding related degree preferred- Courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, ICD-CM and ICD-PCS required- 3-4 years Inpatient coding experience required- Experience with clinical information systems (3M grouper, electronic medical records, computer assisted coding) preferred- CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) required- RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) and/orRHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) preferred#LI-remote This position has a hiring range of $28.20 - $47.30

General Summary of PositionMedStar Health is seeking an experienced Ambulatory Surgery Center Medical Coder to join our team! The qualified candidate must have at least 2 years of related coding experience with a coding certification.MedStar Health provides the latest technology including ourEMR Cerner MedConnect, 3MHDMand3m360 computer-assisted coding software.The selected candidates will enjoy a full time, Monday – Friday, dayshift REMOTE schedule.Job Summary- Codes and abstracts primarily Ambulatory Surgery records and other outpatient records using ICD-10-CM, and other applicable patient classification schemes.#LIREMOTE Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesContributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.Abstracts and ensures accuracy of diagnoses, procedure, patient demographics, and other required data elements.Adhere to all compliance regulations and maintains annual compliance education.Maintains continuing education and seeks ongoing education to improve job performance. Maintains credentials as required for job classification.Contacts physician when conflicting or ambiguous information appears in the medical record. Adheres to the MedStar Coding Query Policy and procedure.Meets established Quality standards as defined by policies.Meets established Productivity standards as defined by policies.Resolves all quality reviews timely (e.g. Medical necessity reviews; Coding Quality assurance reviews; external vendor reviews).Reviews medical record documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures. Assigns correct diagnostic, procedural codes, and appropriate modifiers using standard guidelines and automated encoding software maintaining departmental accuracy standards.Exhibits knowledge of the 3M system and other work-related equipment. Minimum QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent required andAssociate degree or Bachelor's degree in coding related degree preferred Courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, ICD-CM and CPT-4 required Experience 2 years ASU (Ambulatory Surgery) coding experience and experience with clinical information systems (3M grouper, electronic medical records, computer assisted coding) required Licenses and Certifications CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based) required or COC (Certified Outpatient Coder) required RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) and/or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) preferred Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesVerbal and written communication skills.Basic computer skills required. This position has a hiring range of $28.20 - $47.30