General Patient Care job in Montgomery AL

Newborn Hearing Screen Technician

Join our dynamic team as a Newborn Hearing Screen Technician in Montgomery, Alabama. This per diem position offers the opportunity to work closely with new parents and contribute to the health and well-being of infants.

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 provided.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performing newborn hearing screens
• Verifying insurance information with parent/guardian
• Documenting hearing screen results accurately
• Following protocol for timely submission of billing
• Following protocol related to security and identification of infants
• Following infection control, safety awareness, and other hospital, company, and program policies
• Recognizing potential problems and obtaining assistance when necessary in a timely manner
• Completion of company and hospital orientation or classes, including patient privacy training
• Completion and maintenance of employee health requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Flexibility to work on weekends and national holidays required
• 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.