General Patient Care job in Columbia TN

Newborn Hearing Screen Technician

Join our team as a Newborn Hearing Screen Technician in Columbia, TN. This per diem position offers the opportunity to work closely with newborns and their families, ensuring the importance of hearing screenings is communicated effectively.

Job Description

• Conduct newborn hearing screens, usually in a new mom's hospital room, and help educate parents about the importance of the screen using video and printed tools.
• Enter patient data and validate hearing screens as needed.
• Help confirm or reschedule outpatient appointments.
• Follow up on any equipment issues and train new staff.
• Perform newborn hearing screens.
• Verify insurance information with parent/guardian.
• Document hearing screen results accurately.
• Follow protocol for timely submission of billing.
• Adhere to protocols related to security and identification of infants.
• Follow infection control, safety awareness, and other hospital, company, and program policies.
• Recognize potential problems and obtain assistance in a timely manner when necessary.
• Complete company and hospital orientation or classes, including patient privacy training.
• Complete and maintain employee health requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Flexibility to work on weekends and national holidays required.
• Entry-level experience in healthcare preferred, with one to three months of related experience.
• Experience working with infants preferred.
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer proficiency and ability to perform accurate data entry.
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks and assignments.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently (95% of shift).
• Ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds frequently.

Benefits

At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, we take pride in offering comprehensive benefits that support your health and overall well-being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability
• Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and HSAs
• 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program

Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions.

About Us

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation's leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies, and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate, and clinically excellent services to women, babies, and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality improvement, and safety initiatives.

Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.