Liz Arriaga

Performs hearing screens on newborns in the parent’s room (unless conditions do not permit) using guidelines and protocols established and approved by the Newborn Hearing Screen Program of Pediatrix Medical Group by Program Coordinator, Regional Leader, or Project Specialist during training.

• Observes and adheres to Universal Precautions for Infection Control as required by Pediatrix Medical Group, OSHA, JCAHO, and the respective facility/facilities where located. • Observes and adheres to company and department policies and procedures. • Adheres to program guidelines regarding screen results, verifying insurance information with parent and following proper batching procedures for billing. • Follows established guidelines for security and identification of infants as established by the Newborn Hearing Screen Program within the program manual located on site. • Provides educational information and literature regarding the importance of early intervention and prevention of hearing loss to the parent or guardian. • Follows company procedures regarding the input of data into the hearing screen equipment. Downloads data from the hearing screen equipment and uploads to Soundata when requested. • Participates in company and facility based orientation, classes, etc., including HIPAA training, to update or improve upon the procedures or protocol of, and/or to maintain a relevant knowledge of the Newborn Hearing Screen Program. • Follows hospital policies and procedures, including but not limited to proper patient identification, compliance, infection control, and safety awareness. • Recognizes potential problems and obtains assistance when necessary in a timely manner. • Assists coordinator in confirming or rescheduling outpatient appointments, following up with equipment issues and training new staff as needed. • Other duties as assigned. ___________________________________________

• Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
• Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
• Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
• Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
• Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
• Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
• Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
• Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
• Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
• Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
• Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
• Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
• Efficiently performed insurance verifications, pre-certifications and pre-authorization functions.
• Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
• Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.