The Case Manager assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates options and services needed to meet patients' health care needs through all phases of wellness and sickness. Collaboratively with patients, families, payers and multidisciplinary healthcare team, the case manager maximizes efficient utilization of resources and promotes quality cost-effective outcomes.

The Respiratory Therapist I must hold the CRT or RRT redential from the NBRC and must be licensed to practice Respiratory Care in the State of Texas. The Respiratory Therapist I shall deliver competent and compassionate Respiratory Care Services for patients of all age groups through the use of accepted Clinical Practice Guidelines for assessing, treating and documenting the effects of care for the Respiratory Services provided to patients. The Respiratory Therapist I shall work cooperatively with Physicians, Nursing Staff, Ancillary Staff, and other members of the patient care team to maintain standards for professional practices. The Respiratory Therapist I must be able to perform and monitor Moderately Complex Testing as related to the daily function and...

Under the general direction of the Director of the Health Information Management department the Coder II (RHIA) (RHIT) (CCS) is an advanced coding position that is responsible for providing a second level review of codes assigned to medical diagnoses and clinical procedures. The coder II will be assigning diagnostic and procedure codes based on abstracted information from the medical record utilizing ICD10-CM, ICD10 PCS and CPT.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides direct nursing care to individuals and groups of patient according to physician orders and applicable patient care standards. 

The Surgical Technologist facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.

Under the direct supervison of the Building Services Supervisor, the Housekeeper I is responsible for the disinfection and general cleaning of patient care areas, treatment rooms, and other areas of the facility in accordance with established standards.

Under the supervision of the VP/Chief Financial Officer, the Revenue Cycle Director is responsible for the strategic oversight and management of the entire revenue cycle process within the hospital, from billing to collections. This role demands an intimate knowledge of payor requirements and contracts, denials and appeals, and key business office KPIs such as clean claim rate, days in AR, Denial Rate, etc. The Director will develop and execute strategies to enhance revenue cycle efficiency, minimize denials, and ensure optimal financial performance.  

Under the general direction of the Food and Nutrition Services Director, and the direct supervision of a Food Service Supervisor, the Food Service Associate (FSA) is responsible for following established systems and processes to ensure that the strategic and operational objectives of the Patient Dining Programs are accomplished.  The FSA assembles, delivers, and retrieves patient meals; sanitizes dishes, utensils, and designated areas; handles stocking and department requisitions. The FSA may use standardized recipes to prepare food items for patient tray line, cafeteria, and special functions.  Adheres to all regulatory and agency standards.

The Revenue Optimization Specialist is responsible for maximizing revenue from designated payers. This involves creating processes and tools to ensure timely, accurate billing, collections, issue resolution, and payment processing for the assigned payer(s). The Revenue Optimization Specialist focuses on analyzing and improving hospital revenue cycle processes, with an emphasis on collections, revenue optimization, and data-driven decision-making. This role works closely with the business office, coding and leadership to enhance reimbursements and operational efficiency.  

Under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Medical Director, and the general supervision of the Laboratory Director, Manager and the Lead Histologist, the Histologist is responsible for the efficient and accurate preparation of tissue and cytology specimens processed in the Histology Department to provide quality patient care. The Histologist ensures delivery of excellent patient care, customer service, and efficient and accurate analysis of specimens processed.

Under the supervision of the Clinic Director or Manager, the Physical Therapist provides various methods of Physical Therapy and supervision by physician orders. Serves as a resource person for PT Assistants and PT Aides.

Under the supervision of the Laboratory Director and the Laboratory Manager, the Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood samples using venipuncture or skin techniques and obtaining other specimens for ordered diagnostic studies. Also responsible for performing assigned waived testing, charting and faxing all types of patient reports.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides direct nursing care to individuals and groups of patient according to physician orders and applicable patient care standards. 

The Account Representative’s first and foremost responsibility is to protect the financial integrity of OakBend Medical Center.  The Account Representative is accountable for effectively managing a portion of OakBend Medical Center’s Accounts Receivable.  This includes collections from patient families, third party payers, government entities, etc., and requires timely and accurate contractual adjustments.  The Account Representative must use good judgment in charity and bad debt considerations.  

Under the Direct Supervision of the VP of Physician Services, the Patient Navigator will work in collaboration and continuous partnership with patients and their family/caregiver(s), clinic/hospital/specialty providers and staff, and community resources to connect patients to relevant community resources, with the goal of enhancing patient health, well-being, decreasing patient readmissions and increasing patient satisfaction.

Under the general direction of the Security Manager, the Security Officer is responsible for the general work in the protection of persons and property, and the enforcement of all applicable policies, rules, and regulations at OakBend Medical Center. Observes behavioral health patients as assigned. Also to include applicable federal, state, and local laws to prevent losses due to accidents and incidents. 

Under the general supervision of the Lead Clinical Dietitian, the Clinical Dietitian is responsible for coordinating patient Medical Nutrition Therapy to ensure high quality food service and nutritional care is provided to the patients.  Applies knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span to identify patient and family requirements relative to age specific needs.   In accordance with TJC, local, state and federal agency standards, completes Screenings, Comprehensive Nutrition...

The HIM Technician is responsible for retrieving, prepping, scanning and indexing patient records and loose documents in accordance with the departmental standards as outlined by OakBend Medical Center.

The Business Office Manager assists with the day to day management of the Physical Therapy Business Office. Oversees the activities of Billing, Collection, Patient Access, Accounts Payable and Scheduling responsibilities of the clinic. The Business Office Manager serves as a resource to clinical office staff.

The Perioperative RN is responsible for managing the care of the pediatric and adult patient requiring a surgical procedure.  The Perioperative RN is a professional nurse who is directly or indirectly responsible for delivering total nursing care to the perioperative patient during various phases of the perioperative stay. The Perioperative RN participates in the clinical assessment, planning for care, implantation of appropriate nursing techniques and evaluation of nursing interventions.