23 patient care assistant jobs found in Kankakee

Overview: The Unit Secretary/CNA plays a dual role, providing both administrative and clinical support within an acute care setting. This position is critical in ensuring the smooth operation of the unit by efficiently managing communication, patient records, and administrative tasks, while also delivering high-quality patient care to all patient populations on the unit. The individual in this role is expected to be organized, compassionate, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure Essential Duties Administrative Duties (Unit Secretary): Administrative support: Manage the day-to-day administrative tasks of the unit. Timely coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges. Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records. Answer and direct incoming calls, take messages, and manage paging systems for the unit.  Communication: Serve as a liaison between patients,...

Overview: The Care Associate/Care Tech at Riverside Healthcare is a vital part of the healthcare team, providing both clinical and administrative support within a physician office setting. This role involves direct patient care, such as administering injections, performing diagnostic tests, and assisting with medical procedures. Additionally, the Care Associate/Care Tech is responsible for various administrative tasks, including patient check-in, data entry, and maintaining accurate records in electronic medical records (EMRs). This position requires excellent clinical skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in an automated environment and demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.   Essential Duties Clinical Support: Administer subcutaneous injections as requested by the provider, following all applicable protocols. Perform venipunctures and non-blood specimen collection, ensuring proper labeling,...

Overview: Riverside Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our clinic team in Kankakee, Illinois. In this role, you will provide high-quality nursing care to patients in a clinic setting, supporting both routine and acute care needs. You will collaborate with physicians, other healthcare professionals, and patients to deliver comprehensive care, ensure optimal health outcomes, and enhance the overall patient experience. Your expertise and dedication will be crucial in maintaining the high standards of patient care that Riverside Healthcare is known for and Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.   Essential Duties Patient Care: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care based on individual needs, clinical judgments, and provider orders. Administer medications, treatments, and vaccinations as prescribed. Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about health conditions,...

Overview: Riverside Healthcare is seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Cardiac Sonographer to join our Cardiac Diagnostic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing high-quality echocardiographic studies to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions. This role requires a deep understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology, as well as the ability to use advanced imaging technology. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to patient care, attention to detail, and continuous learning in a fast-paced healthcare environment. In addition, the Echo Tech may perform 12-lead EKG's, holter monitor hookup, cardiac event monitor hookup, holter monitor scanning and cardiac exercise treadmill testing and assist in procedures. Essential Duties Cardiac Sonography: Perform high-quality echocardiograms, including transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiography, M-mode, 2D, Doppler, and color flow...

Overview: Riverside Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Radiologic Technologist to join our Radiology team in Kankakee, Illinois. The Radiologic Technologist will perform a variety of diagnostic imaging procedures, including routine and specialized radiographic examinations, and assist radiologists and licensed practitioners with fluoroscopic procedures. The ideal candidate will ensure the highest quality of patient care and imaging services, with a focus on patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.   Essential Duties Perform Diagnostic Imaging: Conduct high-quality diagnostic radiographic procedures, including X-rays and fluoroscopic examinations. Assist radiologists and licensed practitioners with the setup and performance of fluoroscopic procedures. Position patients and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, ensuring proper technique and...

Overview: Riverside Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Radiologic Technologist to join our Radiology team in Kankakee, Illinois. The Radiologic Technologist will perform a variety of diagnostic imaging procedures, including routine and specialized radiographic examinations, and assist radiologists and licensed practitioners with fluoroscopic procedures. The ideal candidate will ensure the highest quality of patient care and imaging services, with a focus on patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure. Essential Duties Perform Diagnostic Imaging: Conduct high-quality diagnostic radiographic procedures, including X-rays and fluoroscopic examinations. Assist radiologists and licensed practitioners with the setup and performance of fluoroscopic procedures. Position patients and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, ensuring proper technique and...

Overview: Riverside Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) team. The Registered Nurse (RN) in a skilled nursing facility is responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to residents, managing patient care plans, and coordinating with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal outcomes. This role involves direct patient care, assessment, and oversight, as well as compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure. This will be on on-campus position.  Essential Duties: Direct Patient Care: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for residents in accordance with individualized care plans within scope of practice.  Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians and document all care activities accurately within scope of practice. Monitor and manage resident health...

Overview: Riverside Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our clinic team in Kankakee, Illinois. In this role, you will provide high-quality nursing care to patients in a clinic setting, supporting both routine and acute care needs. You will collaborate with physicians, other healthcare professionals, and patients to deliver comprehensive care, ensure optimal health outcomes, and enhance the overall patient experience. Your expertise and dedication will be crucial in maintaining the high standards of patient care that Riverside Healthcare is known for and demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.   Schedule Requirements: Monday-Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM No Weekends No Holidays   Essential Duties Patient Care: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care based on individual needs, clinical judgments, and provider orders. Administer medications, treatments, and...

Overview: Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, Illinois, is seeking a Patient Care Services Clinical Supervisor (RN) to provide leadership and operational oversight for Patient Care Services support staff, including Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and sitters. This role is responsible for supervising and coordinating the utilization of patient care support resources across the organization while ensuring staff are effectively assigned, supported, and performing within their scope of practice. The Supervisor promotes high standards of patient care support, staff accountability, and efficient resource utilization. The Supervisor collaborates closely with the Patient Care Services Nurse Manager and Staffing Coordinator to ensure appropriate resource allocation and support safe patient care delivery across patient care departments. Essential Duties Provide direct supervision, guidance, and operational oversight for float CNAs and sitters within Patient Care Services....

Overview: Job Description The Wound Center Clinical Supervisor, under the direction of the Manager, oversees the day-to-day operations of the Wound Center, providing both administrative and clinical support to staff and patients. This role ensures efficient department operations through effective planning, coordination, and supervision of personnel and resources, while collaborating with physicians and advanced practice professionals to deliver high-quality patient care. The Supervisor supports the development, revision, and implementation of policies, procedures, and protocols related to wound care practices. This role maintains awareness of the department budget to ensure operations remain within established guidelines, promotes staff accountability for clinical performance and communication, and ensures compliance with all applicable regulations governing outpatient wound care services in the State of Illinois.   Essential Duties Coordinate internal and external...

Overview: Riverside Healthcare is seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Cardiac Sonographer to join our dynamic regional Cardiac Diagnostic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing high-quality echocardiographic studies to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions. This role requires a deep understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology, as well as the ability to use advanced imaging technology. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to patient care, attention to detail, and continuous learning in a fast-paced healthcare environment Key Responsibilities: Cardiac Imaging: Perform high-quality echocardiograms, including transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiography, M-mode, 2D, Doppler, and color flow imaging. Accurately obtain and record measurements and images of cardiac structures and function for adults and pediatric patients. Perform stress echocardiography, contrast...

Overview: The Patient Access Associate plays a vital role in ensuring a seamless patient experience by managing registration, insurance compliance, and providing exceptional customer service. This position requires the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a mature, compassionate, and professional demeanor while demonstrating flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure. The ideal candidate will be customer-focused, ensuring that patient needs are met and that they understand the hospital's revenue cycle expectations, including various payment options.  Essential Duties Patient Registration & Data Management: Accurately collect, analyze, and record demographic, insurance/financial, and clinical data from multiple sources. Obtain necessary information and signatures for registration and billing. Screen for compliance with payer requirements for medical necessity and pre-certification. Complete...

Overview: The Patient Access Associate plays a vital role in ensuring a seamless patient experience by managing registration, insurance compliance, and providing exceptional customer service. This position requires the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a mature, compassionate, and professional demeanor while demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure. The ideal candidate will be customer-focused, ensuring that patient needs are met and that they understand the hospital's revenue cycle expectations, including various payment options. Essential Duties Patient Registration & Data Management: Accurately collect, analyze, and record demographic, insurance/financial, and clinical data from multiple sources. Obtain necessary information and signatures for registration and billing. Screen for compliance with payer requirements for medical necessity and pre-certification. Complete...

Up to $25K Sign On Bonus – Kankakee, IL – Seeking Critical Care Physicians   Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact   Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.   Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100% physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners. As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities. Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 6,000 Vituity...

Up to $100K Sign On Bonus – Kankakee, IL – Seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians   Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact   Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.   Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100% physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners. As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities. Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 6,000 Vituity clinicians....

Overview: Riverside Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to join our dynamic team in Kankakee, Illinois. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing a wide range of laboratory tests that assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. This role requires a strong understanding of laboratory techniques, quality control, and safety procedures. The MLS will work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and timely results, contributing to the overall quality of patient care. Computer skills, ability to multitask, and customer service interactions are also required. Position includes rotating weekend and holiday shifts.   Essential Duties Specimen Processing: Prepare, and process patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) for laboratory analysis, ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures. Laboratory Testing: Perform routine and complex laboratory tests in areas such...

Overview: The Accounts Receivable (AR) Team Lead at Riverside Healthcare plays a pivotal role in overseeing all billing and collection activities related to insurance accounts receivable. This position, under indirect supervision, is responsible for the coordination, training, and mentoring of the AR team members, ensuring accurate and timely processing of insurance claims and follow-ups. The AR Team Lead acts as a key resource for all departments within the health system, offering expertise in contracted insurance payers, coding, and fostering a collaborative team environment. This role also emphasizes adherence to patient satisfaction principles and requires the ability to perform additional tasks as assigned and demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure. Essential Duties Team Leadership & Training: Lead, train, and mentor the AR team, ensuring all members are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their...

Overview: The Business Office Manager at Miller Healthcare is responsible for overseeing the financial and administrative operations of the facility. This role includes managing billing, collections, payroll, and accounts payable/receivable, as well as ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and policies. In addition, the Business Office Manager is responsible for supervising office staff, managing their schedules, and ensuring the efficient operation of the office. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the financial health of the facility and supports the overall business functions to ensure efficient and effective operations. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.   Essential Duties Financial Management: Oversee the day-to-day financial operations, including billing, collections, and management of accounts receivable. Coordinates submission of PBJ to CMS and other time-sensitive reporting to HFS or IDPH...

Overview: Guest Services Representative is essential in ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a friendly demeanor, and a commitment to providing exceptional service in a healthcare setting. Essential Job Duties: Greeting and Assisting Visitors: Welcome patients, visitors, and staff with a friendly and professional attitude adhering to AIDET format and standards. Provide directions, information, and assistance as needed. Information Desk Management: Answer incoming calls and respond to inquiries promptly. Maintain a clean and organized information desk area. Patient and Visitor Support: Assist patients and visitors with wheelchairs, directions, and personal assistance. Retrieves, cleans and stores transportation equipment at entrances to ensure availability for patients and their representatives. Coordinate with departments to facilitate patient and visitor...

Overview: The Director of Payer Strategy and Contracting is responsible for the development, negotiation, implementation, and management of all payer contracts, following the transition from an externally managed Clinically Integrated Network (CIN) model to an internally governed contracting function. This key leadership role serves as the enterprise lead for payer strategy, contract economics, and payer performance management, ensuring that these efforts are in alignment with the organization's financial goals, clinical strategy, access objectives, and revenue cycle operations. The Director works closely with the AVP of Revenue Cycle to ensure managed care contracting is integrated with downstream revenue integrity initiatives, denial prevention efforts, utilization management, and strategies for optimizing reimbursement.   Core Responsibilities: Contracting Strategy & Negotiation Lead the negotiation, renewal, and execution of all payer contracts, including those with...