Summary

Located in Franklin, Tennessee, Williamson Health is one of the South’s most exceptional health care systems with a 203 bed hospital (Williamson Medical Center), over 40 providers at our Williamson Health Medical Group locations, the Bone & Joint Institute and the Monroe Carell Junior Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center. Williamson Health offers comprehensive in-patient and out-patient services. We have more than 825 providers representing over 70 medical specialties and sub-specialties. 

Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We’re committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.

Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. 
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o PTO
o Retirement Matching
o Tuition reimbursement
o Discount programs
o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o Identity Theft Protection
o Legal Aid

Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

POSITION SUMMARY

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education / Training:
High school diploma or equivalent

Workplace Experience:
Patient Care Delivery

Equipment and Skills Training:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Experience in health care setting preferred
Knowledge and ability to use electronic medical record (EMR) systems

Physical Environment:
Responsible for assisting physicians and team with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks
Rooms patients, obtains and documents vital signs, obtain medical history
Aid with movement and placement of patients.
Order appropriate x-rays delegated by nursing staff or physician
Order Physical Therapy, MRI, CT scan- delegated by nursing staff or physician 
Keep patient rooms clean, orderly, and fully stocked

Physical Effort:
Must be able to sit, stand, communicate, in English, both orally and in writing and lift over 20 pounds.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1. Accurately records patient’s medical history and vital signs, medications. Documents patient care, education, and results in EMR.
2. Keeps exam rooms stocked and clean; notifies materials management when supplies are low.
3. Coordinates referrals to other medical services such as MRIs, procedures, physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc. Secures consultations and specialists when indicated.
4. Assists physician with med/surg procedures
5. Observes universal precautions. Adheres to departmental policies related to safety and biohazard waste.
6. Observes proper lifting techniques to prevent injury
7. Keep patient’s rooms clean, orderly, and fully stocked
8. Aid with movement and placement of patients
9. Proficient in entering billing, orders and other relevant patient information in EMR.
10. Works well in a team environment; eager to help others and covers other clinics when indicated.
11. Reviews upcoming appointments in advance, ensuring test results and necessary information required for patient visit is available. 
12. Participates in activities that improve department effectiveness, processes, communication, and/or image in the organization. This includes attending 75% of all staff / departmental meetings.