Low Vision Optometrist
Bronxcare
Full Time | Bronx, NY 10457
Overview
Low Vision Optometrist. Bronx, NY. Diagnose, manage & treat conditions & diseases of the human eye & visual system. Provide specialized low vision care to legally blind & visually impaired patients. Provide optometric & low vision training to optometry & ophthalmology residents. Doctor of Optometry degree & certification of completion of residency training in Low Vision Rehabilitation req. Four years exp. as Low Vision Optometrist or Director of Low Vision Services req. Must qualify for NYS Optometry License. Annual Salary: $165,000. Email resume to BronxCare Health System, mflourno@bronxcare.org, Attn: Michele Flournoy, Applying for Low Vision Optometrist.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Diagnose, manage & treat conditions & diseases of the human eye & visual system.
Provide specialized low vision care to legally blind & visually impaired patients.
Provide optometric & low vision training to optometry & ophthalmology residents.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Doctor of Optometry degree & certification of completion of residency training in Low Vision Rehabilitation req.
Four years exp. as Low Vision Optometrist or Director of Low Vision Services req.
Must qualify for NYS Optometry License.
Registered Staff Nurse - SNA
Bronxcare
Full Time | Bronx, NY 10457
Overview
Carries out patient care responsibilities with emphasis on decision-making related to the steps in the nursing process to include assessment, diagnosis, and identification of expected outcomes, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides competent, safe and compassionate care based on established BronxCare Health System Patient Care and Nursing Standards. As a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, formulates the initial plan of care with the provider (physician or nurse practitioner) and collaborates with them to implement a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care to achieve expected outcomes; utilizes principles of assignment and delegation consistent with the NY State Nurse Practice Act.
Responsibilities
Provides professional nursing care to patients within unit. Diagnose and treat response to actual or potential health problems by means of nursing techniques and methods such as case finding, health teaching, health counseling and the provision of care supportive to and restorative of health and well-being. Maintain safe levels of care while adhering to a medical regimen. Collaborates with the physician and other health care providers to assure that a goal oriented care plan is consistent with medical regimen and hospital procedures. Performs other related duties as instructed.
Qualifications
BSN with three (3) years’ experience preferred. Current NYS license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse. BLS Required. Bilingual Preferred: English/Spanish.
Clinical Lab Technologist I
Bronxcare
Full Time | Bronx, NY, 10457
Overview
To perform routine, and emergency analytical and compatibility test procedures on all properly identified specimen submitted.
Responsibilities
Prepare reagents for analytical tests according to designated procedures. Calibrate equipment and perform routine maintenance as designated.
Accession and prepare all specimens for testing. Enter specimens for log book or computer terminal as required.
Perform all tests assigned bench according to procedure manual.
Bench equipment includes, but is not limited to:
Chemistry
Endocrinology
Blood Gas
Immunology
Follow all appropriate quality control procedures as designated, maintain records of it.
Report all designated “Panic” or “Out of limit” results immediately by telephone to appropriate physician. Keep records and resolve discrepancies.
Provide on-the-job training and orientation to students and new employees.
Update inventory of routine lab supplies and needs to assistant supervisor
Attend and participate in continuing in-house education meetings in order to remain current with emerging technology.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree majoring in Chemistry, Biology or Medical Sciences. Licensed as a Clinical Lab Technologist (CLIA)Successful completion on ninety (90) semester hours towards a bachelor’s degree, including sixteen (16). semester hours in Chemistry courses acceptable for a major in Chemistry; six (6) of which are in Organic Chemistry; sixteen (16) semester hours in biology courses acceptable for a major in Biology and pertinent medical sciences; and three (3) semester hours in 1 mathematics, and in addition at least one (1) year of experience and training.
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Dental Hygienist
Bronxcare
Full Time | Bronx, NY, 10457
Overview
Dental Hygienists are responsible for providing oral care to patients under the supervision of a dentist. This includes, but is not
limited to, cleanings, patient screenings, and advising patients on oral health and preventative care.
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain positive relationship with patients, visitors and other
employees. Interacts professionally, courteously and appropriately with
patients, visitors and other employees. Behave in manner consistent with
maintaining and furthering a positive public perception of Martin Luther
King Health System and its employees.
Contributes to and participates in the Performance/Quality Improvement
activities of the assigned department. Contribution and participation
includes data collection, analysis, implementation of and compliance with
risk management and claims activities, support of and participation in
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams, consistent adherence to the
specific rules and regulations of the of Martin Luther King Health System
(a) Safety and Security Policies, (b) Risk Management: Incident and
Occurrence Reporting, (c) Infection Control Policies and Procedures and
(d) Patient and Customer Service.
Removes calculus and plaque from all surfaces of the teeth under the
supervision of a dental attending.
Applies preventative materials to the teeth (ex: sealant, fluoride) under the
supervision of a dental attending.
Teaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (ex:
brushing, flossing, nutritional counseling, smoking cessation) under the supervision
of a dental attending.
Takes and develops dental radiographs under the supervision of a dental
attending.
Performs patient screening procedures, such as assessment of oral health
conditions, review of health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck
inspection and taking blood pressure and pulse under the supervision of a dental
attending.
Displays proficiency in both hospital and dental electronic medical record systems
(ex: dental charting, coding, reviewing medical records, entering and amending
notes, etc.) under the supervision of a dental attending.
Counsels patients about healthy nutrition and its impact on oral health under the
supervision of a dental attending.
Qualifications
Minimum of 1 year of Dental Hygienist experience required.
2 years of experience preferred.
New York State License as Dental Hygienist
High school graduate or
equivalent
Computer literacy, especially with scheduling and medical records software
Social Worker, Department of Psychiatry
BronxCare Health System
Full Time | Bronx, NY, 10457
Overview
Under the direction of a Clinical Supervisor or designee, is responsible to provide social work services in determining and assisting in the resolution of social and emotional problems.
Responsibilities
- Establishes and maintains positive relationships with patients, visitors and other employees. Interacts professionally, courteously, and appropriately with patients, visitors, and other employees. Behaves in a manner consistent with maintaining and furthering a positive public perception of BronxCare Health System and its employees.
- Contributes to and participates in the Performance/Quality Improvement activities of the assigned department. Contribution and participation includes: 1) data collection; 2) analysis; 3) implementation of and compliance with corrective/improvement activities; 4) membership on CQI teams; 5) consistent adherence to established performance standards; and 6) adherence to the specific rules and regulations of the B.C.H.S’s Safety & Security Policies, Risk Management, Incident and Occurrence Reporting, Infection Control Policies and Procedures, and Patient and Customer Service.
- Provides social work services to patients/families: bio-psychosocial assessment and treatment; risk screening and assessment (e.g. suicide, violence, abuse), mental status examination, crisis intervention, psychotherapy of various modalities/types (e.g. individual, group, family, supportive, CBT, DBT, relapse prevention, etc.), patient outreach, treatment planning, discharge planning, and other related services as needed.
- Documents all services in the patient record accurately and in a timely manner as stipulated by hospital policies and consistent with regulations/standards of the Joint Commission (JC), NYS Department of Health, New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), and other regulatory agencies as applicable.
- Carries an active caseload as stipulated by departmental policies.
- Collaborates with inter-disciplinary team and other department staff in providing patient care and ensuring continuity of care.
- Collaborates with Utilization Management (UM) and PFS (Patient Financial Services) staff to secure treatment authorizations from, and provide treatment information to, managed care organizations and other payors.
- Submits billing documentation information as required.
- Provides reports, record documentation, and statistics as required.
- May be delegated responsibility for in-service training for social work students, and other trainees.
- May serve as liaison within the department, hospital and to community agencies.
- May be delegated to represent social work department in job related community meetings and conferences.
- Perform other activities as shall be deemed appropriate in assuring services to patients and the functioning of the Social Work Program.
Qualifications
- Licensed (LCSW or LMSW) Required
- Master’s Degree in Social Work
- Computer literacy
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