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Nurse Manager – Bilingual, La Clinica del Pueblo (May 2013)
Nurse Manager will provide general nursing care and management of the medical patient care team, working collaboratively with physicians, mid-level practitioners, and patient/family to provide quality patient care consistent with La Clinica’s standards as a patient-centered medical home. Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing. Current RN licensure to practice in the District of Columbia. Bilingual: Fluent written and spoken Spanish and English. Submit salary requirement with resume.
Family Practitioner, Mary’s Center (May 2013)
The family practitioner will function as one of the primary medical services providers for Mary’s Center, responsible for initiating assessment, diagnosis and the implementation of a range of care interventions for patient presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed health problems.
Pediatrician, Mary’s Center (May 2013)
The Pediatrician will function as one of the primary pediatrics medical services providers for Mary’s Center. Must possess a M.D. or D.O. degree and a current license to practice Medicine in the District of Columbia. A board certification and/or eligibility in Pediatrics are preferable. A minimum of two (2) years of practicing pediatrics medicine in a community health clinic environment and/or experience in working with immigrant or economically-disadvantaged populations in a maternal/child healthcare setting highly desirable. A thorough understanding and knowledge of patient confidentiality issues and HIPAA compliance/regulations are essential. Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
Obstetrician Gynecologist, Mary’s Center (May 2013)
The Obstetrician Gynecologist will function both as a primary medical service provider as well as specialist for Mary’s Center. Must possess a M.D. or D.O. degree and a current license to practice Medicine in the state of Maryland. Board Certification/eligibility in Family Medicine preferable. Minimum of two (2) years practicing medicine in a community health clinic environment and/or experience in working with immigrant or economically-disadvantage populations in a maternal/child healthcare setting highly desirable. Bilingual in Spanish and English highly preferable.
Primary Care Physician, Bread for the City (March 2013)
Please email a cover letter that speaks to your interest, qualifications and resume to: work@breadforthecity.org with “Primary Care Physician” in the subject line. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Community Nurse, Bread for the City (March 2013)
Please email a cover letter that speaks to your interest, qualifications and resume to: work@breadforthecity.org with “Community Nurse” in the subject line. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Registered Nurse, Spanish Catholic Center (February 2013)
Catholic Charities is currently seeking a mission-motivated Registered Nurse with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing. Qualified candidates will possess a current DC Nursing license and have a minimum of two years of clinical experience, preferably in a primary care setting. This position is full time and will be located the Catholic Charities medical clinic located at 1618 Monroe St. NW, Washington, DC 20010. Proficiency with Spanish and experience working in the Latin and immigrant communities is strongly preferred. Apply online.
Primary Care Physician, Spanish Catholic Center (February 2013)
Catholic Charities is currently seeking a Physician with a current, unrestricted medical license in the District of Columbia. Qualified candidates must be Board-eligible or Board-certified in Family Practice or Internal Medicine with at least three years of clinical experience in a primary care setting. This position is full time and will be located the Catholic Charities medical clinic located at 1618 Monroe St. NW, Washington, DC 20010. Proficiency with Spanish and experience working in the Latin and immigrant communities is strongly preferred. Apply online.
Registered Nurse, So Others Might Eat (February 2013)
Function: Delivers a full scope of nursing services in collaboration with clinic staff and volunteers.
Qualifications: Licensed Registered Nurse with active D.C. license. Current experience working with vulnerable populations is preferred.
Skills / Abilities: Candidate must have current knowledge and experience in practices of primary care. He or she must be skilled in the use of standard medical examination instruments and equipment; Ability to work well with a diverse population and other employees within the organization; Must have good interpersonal and communication skills; Candidate should be able to multitask and must be able to enter and retrieve data from computers; He or she must be able to regularly lift, carry or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds when stocking supplies and setting up or cleaning equipment; Candidate must be able to routinely bend, stoop, reach and crouch to assess patients, adjust settings on machinery, and retrieve files and supplies. In addition, the candidate must be confident in his or her skill set. This position has a high degree of confidentiality and the candidate must comply with all company policies and regulations.
Resume to: Valerie Shelly at jobs@some.org, Subject heading of email must include: Registered Nurse
Closing Date: For immediate fill
Patient Access Manager (Bilingual), La Clinica del Pueblo (February 2013)
Job Description: The Patient Access Manager will provide personnel management supervision of the intake department. Responsibilities include managing the clinic’s patient eligibility, and patient accounts to allow La Clinica to carry out its mission. This position is responsible for the full loop of feedback from front office to back office ensuring continuous improvement of systems. Must be comfortable managing in a changing environment and in a matrix organization.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Other Qualifications: Candidate mut have healthcare billing and management experience, master eCW Practice Management Software and have familiarity with ICD-9/ICD-10 CPT Coding.
Salary: $40,900 – $47,000
How to Apply: Email resume and cover letter to resume2@lcdp.org or fax to (202)332-0085.
Employment Soft-Skills Training Project Coordinator, Community of Hope (January 2013)
Job Description: The Workforce Development Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the healthcare customer service, soft-skills training certificate course which helps residents of Wards 7 and 8 learn the skills necessary to obtain and retain employment in healthcare customer service. The coordinator is also responsible for working with Community of Hope human resources staff and other healthcare employers to create employment opportunities and placements for graduates of the certificate. Duties include:
- Outreach and candidate recruiting and screening
- Coordination of training logistics such as scheduling, venue, trainer, and materials
- Outreach to local healthcare employers to facilitate placement
- Data collection and reporting
- Candidate feedback collection
Education: Bachelor’s degree (BA / BS etc.) required
Additional Qualifications: Minimum of two years of experience working in the social service field, employment/job readiness experience preferred. Strong interpersonal, customer service, communication, and organizational skills required. Strong knowledge of MS Office. Knowledge of local employment resources and experience working with homeless and/or low-skilled families preferred.
How to Apply: Email resume and cover letter to jobs@cohdc.org. PLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT LINE.
Certified Nurse Midwife – Full Time, Community of Hope (January 2013)
Job Description: We are full attendings at Washington Hospital Center with a good team of OBGYN’s that are available for consultation as well as providing perinatal services when needed. Along with our family and pediatric nurse practitioners we provide complete care for families. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have at 1-2 years of full-scope midwifery experience. (Will consider new graduate with substantial birth experience) Candidates will need to be licensed in DC and need to have had experience serving the underserved. Bi-lingual Spanish, experience with an electronic health record, and out-of-hospital experience are desirable.
Education: DC Licensure, ACNM certification, NRP certified, DEA License, BLS certified
Other Qualifications: Minimum three years work experience in social work or related field. Experience working with families, homelessness, and / or substance abuse strongly preferred. Knowledge of community resources or the ability to become knowledgeable required. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required, as well as proof of auto insurance.
Salary: $70,000 -$75,000 based on experience.
How to Apply: Email resume and cover letter to jobs@cohdc.org. PLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT LINE.
Family Case Manager Permanent Suportive Housing – Full Time, Community of Hope (January 2013)
Job Description: The Family Case Manager is accountable directly to the Lead Case Manager. This position is responsible for providing housing search and placement, housing stability, and income-focused case management services to the families assigned to his/ her case load. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: help families move into stable housing, help families with resources to increase income, meet weekly and as needed with families on case load to develop case plans, review progress, and follow up on tasks and services, collaborate with Housing Specialist and families on housing searches and placement process, completes assessments, coordinates with community resources for housing, employment substance abuse treatment, mental health services and training, makes referrals for appropriate services, meets regularly with Lead Case Manager for supervision and communication of family needs and maintains files and data for those on their case load.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required. BSW/ MSW degree holders must obtain a LSWA / LGSW or appropriate social work license within 90 days of hire.
Other Qualifications: Minimum three years work experience in social work or related field. Experience working with families, homelessness, and / or substance abuse strongly preferred. Knowledge of community resources or the ability to become knowledgeable required. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required, as well as proof of auto insurance.
Salary: $38,000.00 annual, plus benefits
How to Apply: Email resume and cover letter to jobs@cohdc.org. PLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT LINE.
Rapid Re-Housing Lead Case Manager – Full Time, Community of Hope (January 2013)
Job Description: The Lead Case Manager is a full time position and accountable directly to the Rapid Re-Housing Program Manager. This position is responsible for providing, in conjunction with the Program Manager, supervision, administration and oversight to a team of case managers and youth advocates, as well as carrying a small caseload (up to 7 families) and providing intensive case management services to these families. Responsibilities: Provides case management services to ensure that families are receiving necessary comprehensive support services, helps families find and maintain stable housing, increase income and achieve family strength and stability, performs initial intakes, reviews policies and procedures with families in program, meets weekly and as needed with families on case load to develop case plans with follow up on actions, networks with community resources for housing, employment, substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, training, make referrals as appropriate, enters data into the HMIS system and provides at least monthly reports for funder and any other reports when needed, provide feedback to Program Manager, prepares and attends Administrative Reviews and Fair hearings when needed, meets regularly with supervisor to create and implement education/ recreational activities and to discuss relevant issues, provide administration, supervision, and oversight to team members to ensure that team functions on a day to day basis to meet all the needs of families, meets with other Lead Case Managers regularly and ensures continuity and coordination of all services, ensures all stats, reports and documentation are in files timely and by date due, participates in program and staff evaluations as requested by supervisor and performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Education: MSW required; LGSW within 90 days of hire required.
Other Qualifications: Minimum three years work experience in social work or related field. Experience working with families, homelessness and or substance abuse strongly preferred. Knowledge of community resources or the ability to become knowledgeable required. Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to continue professional development in areas of job function. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required, as well as proof of auto insurance. Salary: Will discuss with applicant.
How to Apply: Email resume and cover letter to jobs@cohdc.org. PLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT LINE.
Weekend Night Shift Custodian – Full Time, Community of Hope (January 2013)
Job Description: This position performs basic custodial and property and grounds duties. The position is also responsible for performing light maintenance tasks as needed and serving as a part of the emergency response team, assisting disabled individuals in the case of a building emergency. Help to create a safe and pleasant environment for homeless families! Schedule: Weekend night shifts–Saturday and Sundays (Saturday 12AM-8AM and Sunday 12AM-8AM.) Part-Time 16 hours per week.
Education: High school diploma/GED strongly preferred.
Additional Qualifications: Punctuality and dependability, ability to work independently, ability to lift 50 lbs or more, ability to perform the duties using appropriate materials, supplies, and equipment, ability to remain calm and able during emergencies. Prefer someone with prior general/basic housekeeping and grounds keeping experience.
Pay: Based on experience.
How to Apply: Email resume and cover letter to jobs@cohdc.org. PLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT LINE.
Family Medicine Nurse Pracitioner – Full Time, Community of Hope (January 2013)
Clinical Responsibilities: We are looking for a full time Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner to join our group of dedicated and passionate primary care providers! This position requires the provision of primary care to a diverse population of pediatric, adult, and prenatal patients. This is an outpatient only position, with shared telephone on-call responsibilities. Our clinics benefit from the full implementation of eClinicalWorks EMR and co-localization of dental and behavioral health services. The successful applicant will have the desire to work with medically fragile patients with complex social needs, preferably with experience or training in underserved medicine.
Qualifications Required: Nurse Practitioner degree with specialization in family medicine and the ability to independently care for adult, pediatric, and prenatal patients and manage a continuity panel required. Licensure in the District of Columbia, CDS, and DEA required. Experience using an EMR and bilingual in Spanish or Amharic a plus.
How to Apply: Email resume and cover letter to jobs@cohdc.org. PLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT LINE.
Family Medicine Physician – Full Time, Community of Hope (January 2013)
Clinical Responsibilities: We are looking for a full-time Family Medicine Physician to join our group of dedicated and passionate primary care providers! This position requires the provision of primary care to a diverse population of pediatric, adult, and prenatal patients. This is an outpatient only position, with shared telephone on-call responsibilities. Our clinics benefit from the full implementation of eClinicalWorks EMR and co-localization of dental and behavioral health services. The successful applicant will have the desire to work with medically fragile patients with complex social needs, preferably with experience or training in underserved medicine.
Qualifications Required: Medical Degree (MD/ DO, preferably Board certified) with specialization in family medicine and the ability to care for adult, pediatric, and prenatal patients required. Licensure in the District of Columbia, CDS, and DEA required. Experience using an EMR and bilingual in Spanish or Amharic a plus.
How to Apply: Email resume and cover letter to jobs@cohdc.org. PLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT LINE.
Employment Specialist – Full Time, Community of Hope (January 2013)
Job Description: The Employment Specialist is accountable directly to the Director of Housing. The position is responsible for coordinating and/or providing services to help families identify, obtain, and retain employment, as well as working with the Director of Housing to provide information, guidance, and coordination for program staff to strengthen employment opportunities and placements. He/she will be expected to implement job readiness workshops, review clients’ past employment histories and develop an employment plan as a part of an integrated case plan, research and catalog employment resources, and develop relationships with employers and organizations to facilitate client placement.
Education: Bachelor (BA / BS etc.) required.
Additional Qualifications: Minimum of two years of experience working employment/job readiness field. Strong interpersonal, customer service, communication, and organizational skills required. Strong knowledge of MS Office. Knowledge of local employment resources and experience working with homeless and/or low-skilled families preferred.
Salary: Approximately $40,000.00 annually, plus benefits.
How to Apply: Email resume and cover letter to jobs@cohdc.org. PLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT LINE.
Rapid Re-Housing Case Manager, Community of Hope (January 2013)
Job Description: The Rapid Re-Housing Case Manager is accountable directly to the HPRP Program Manager. This position is responsible for providing housing search and placement, housing stability, and income- focused case management services to the families assigned to his/ her case load. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: helping families move into stable housing, providing 4-12 months of case management services to ensure that families are receiving necessary support services to help stabilize, helping connect families with resources to increase income, meeting weekly and as needed with families on case load to develop case plans, review progress, and to do follow up on tasks and services, collaborating with Housing Specialist and families on housing searches and placement processes, completing assessments, coordinating with community resources for housing, employment, substance abuse treatment, mental health services, and maintaining files and data for families on case load.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required. BSW/ MSW degree holders must obtain a LSWA/LGSW or appropriate social work license within 90 days of hire.
Additional Qualifications: Minimum one year social work experience, preferably working with families, homelessness, and /or substance abuse strongly preferred. Strong interpersonal, organizational and conflict resolution skills required. Knowledge of community resources or the ability to become knowledgeable required. Must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
Salary: $38,000 annually
How to Apply: Email resume and cover letter to jobs@cohdc.org. PLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT LINE.
Senior Maintenance Technician – Full Time , Community of Hope (January 2013)
Job Description: The Senior Maintenance Technician is accountable directly to the Facilities and Operations Manager. Responsibilities: Performs building repairs and custodial work, including drywall installation and finishing, painting, advanced plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, and other repairs in a professional and timely manner. Perform preventative maintenance on building systems and equipment per the manufacture’s specifications and preventative maintenance schedule. Diagnose maintenance problems, replace or repair parts, perform tests and make adjustments as needed. Receives, responds and completes work orders in a timely manner. Works with the Facilities and Operations Manager to prioritize maintenance requests, order, and estimate the cost of materials and supplies needed to perform on-going and specific tasks. Creates and prepares various reports on operations and activities, general maintenance and repair work related to facility maintenance, property, utilities and grounds maintenance. Maintains inventory and executes ordering and receiving of maintenance and janitorial supplies. Ability to use hand and power tools in performing duties as needed. Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas. Respond to after-hours emergency maintenance requests. Assist with event and office set-ups and breakdowns. Perform landscaping duties as required. Serve on the COH Snow Team; which reports to assigned site for snow removal, rock salt and calcium chloride application to appropriate surfaces, and other tasks as requested by Supervisor. Serve on the Emergency Response Team. Turn over apartments in no more than 72 hours. Places service calls and reviews the work of contractors. Performs monthly facility related inspections of all residential units. Assists with moving items as needed. Drives to pick up donations and supplies as needed. Perform all other duties as requested by supervisor.
Education: High school diploma/GED required.
Additional Qualifications: Experience with advanced maintenance and repairs required. Punctuality and ability to work independently required. Must have the ability to lift and move objects weighing at least 80 lbs and ascend and descend stairs frequently Position requires continuous standing and walking, frequent sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling, reaching, grasping and crouching, depth perception and field of vision, working with computers and small parts.
Salary:$40,000, plus benefits
How to Apply: Email resume and cover letter to jobs@cohdc.org. PLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT LINE.
Resident Monitors – Relief , Community of Hope (January 2013)
Job Description: Resident Monitors are an integral part of the shelter program team. This position will provide important services to homeless families in our temporary shelter to ensure the safety of the building, enforcing resident rules, serving as a part of the emergency response team, and communicating with case managers to ensure that they are receiving the case management services they need. We are seeking individuals who want to give back to their community and/or those interested in gaining experience in the social services field. A great job for students trying to earn while you learn! You will help to create a safe environment for homeless families, be the eyes and ears for case managers through written and verbal communication, and participate in a culture of hope and transformation as we help people move to their own homes.
Education: High school diploma/GED required.
Additional Qualifications: Punctuality and dependability. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle emotional situations with compassion and maturity. Ability to remain calm and able during emergencies. Willing to work a flexible schedule; including weekends.
Pay: $12.50 per hour
How to Apply: Email resume and cover letter to jobs@cohdc.org. PLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT LINE.
Lead Family Medicine Physician – Full Time , Community of Hope (January 2013)
Clinical Responsibilities: We are looking for a full-time Lead Family Medicine Physician to join our group of dedicated and passionate primary care providers! We are looking for someone who will be willing to blend patient care with the opportunity to lead and manage a team, to assist in directing staff in the support of care of patients, to ensure efficiency in operations of the center, work in a team model with office and nurse managers to achieve results in clinical quality, patient satisfaction, safe and efficient clinical operations, staff and community engagement. This position requires the provision of primary care to a diverse population of pediatric, adult, and prenatal patients. This is an outpatient only position, with shared telephone on-call responsibilities. Our clinics benefit from the full implementation of eClinicalWorks EMR and co-localization of dental and behavioral health services. The successful applicant will have the desire to work with medically fragile patients with complex social needs, preferably with experience or training in underserved medicine, and requires the ability to manage various facets of a clinical practice, to ensure proper patient follow-up, and appropriate protocols are being followed by staff.
Qualifications Required: Medical Degree (MD/DO, preferably Board certified) with specialization in family medicine and the ability to care for adult, pediatric, and prenatal patients required. Licensure in the District of Columbia, CDS, and DEA required. Experience using an EMR, and bilingual in Spanish or Amharic a plus.
How to Apply: Email resume and cover letter to jobs@cohdc.org. PLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT LINE.
Dental Director – Full Time , Community of Hope (January 2013)
Job Description: The Dental Director is integral to the expansion of care at COH and will drive the direction of our dental practice. The candidate is required to have a comprehensive knowledge of primary dental care in outpatient settings, as well as the practice of dentistry as related to public health. We are seeking an individual who is committed to reducing disparities in health care and providing excellent care in underserved communities. The Dental Director must be able to creatively work with other health care professional from a variety of disciplines to achieve maximal program effectiveness and productivity. The candidate will also promote the growth and development of fellow professionals in the dental department. The candidate will have familiarity with electronic health records, as the practice is integrating records with our medical and behavioral health services in order to fully integrate care. The candidate will have familiarity with quality management plans and processes. The candidate will also have familiarity with dental billing to ensure that the department is able to meet financial guidelines.
Education: Degree and residency from an accredited dental program. Licensure in the District of Columbia preferred.
Additional Qualifications: Strong teamwork skills and clinical judgment. Experienced supervisor and clinician. Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated success with quality management projects. Good written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of public health principles and practices preferred. Familiarity with trends in electronic health records preferred.
How to Apply: Email resume and cover letter to jobs@cohdc.org. PLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT LINE.
Registered Nurse – Full Time , Community of Hope (January 2013)
Job Description: This position will be integral to the FHBC care team and provide critical support to our efforts of achieve Patient Center Medical Home recognition and Stage 2 Meaningful Use in 2013. This position will provide important collection and review of data to ensure that we are meeting COH’s standards and goals for coordination of care. The position ensures that processes and protocols are established and followed in the clinic. Other duties include RN support in handling urgent calls, performing triage as needed, administering medication when ordered and treating patients according to nursing standards.
Education: Bachelor or Associate degree from an accredited school of nursing.
Additional Qualifications: Registered Nurse license in the District of Columbia. Experience in Quality Management projects required. Strong teamwork skills and clinical judgment. Experienced supervisor. Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated success with quality management projects. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to multitask. Ability to remain calm and able during emergencies. Strong nursing background.
How to Apply: Email resume and cover letter to jobs@cohdc.org. PLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT LINE.
Chief Nursing Officer, Unity Health Care, Inc. (January 2013)
Unity Health Care, Inc. seeks an experience Chief Nursing Officer to join their clinical/medical leadership team. This experienced nurse will be responsible for the development, coordination, and evaluation of nursing services within Unity Health Care – Outpatient Services. This includes: providing leadership and direction for the development of strategies to promote recruitment, retention and recognition of excellence in nursing; promoting a multidisciplinary approach and the coordination of patient care among disciplines; establishing and maintaining systems for NCQA Patient Centered Medical Home accreditation; and assuring that the patient care delivery model(s), clinical and staffing standards for nursing are consistent with current research and professional standards. BSN graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Master’s in Nursing, Education, and/or health related field preferred; five years of clinical and supervisory experience. Current CPR certification, Licensed or eligibility as Registered Nurse in DC. Unity offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. EOE
Behavioral Health Consultant, Bread for the City (Northwest Center) (December 2012)
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Controller (Per Diem), Alexandria Neighborhood Health Services, Inc. (ANHSI) (May 2013)
JOB DESCRIPTION The statements in the job description are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, as other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Under the direct supervision of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Controller will oversee the record keeping of the fiscal operations and supervise the accounting/finance staff and other resources to ensure timely month-end reporting and adherence to generally accepted accounting principles and regulatory standards/requirements
Pediatric Nurse Navigator, Alexandria Neighborhood Health Services, Inc. (ANHSI) (May 2013)
The statements in the job description are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, as other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The Pediatric Nurse Navigator facilitates access to medical care for all clients regardless of race, age or ability to pay. Helps the client navigate through possible barriers to care and ensures the client is able to get medical access and referral resources in an efficient and expedited manner. Communicate effectively with patients, their families and their health care providers while offering medical guidance, education, support and advocating for patients to ensure proper coordination of care. Demonstrates excellent cross-cultural communication skills, is compassionate and has a sincere desire to serve the underserved population.
Medical Assistant (Per Diem), AIDS Healthcare Foundation (February 2013)
AIDS Healthcare Foundation is currently seeking a Medical Assistant to work on a Per Diem basis, mostly Thursdays from 5 pm to 9 pm. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include the following. Documents patient’s weight, temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure per AHF protocol. Collects samples such as urine, blood and stool specimens in the Healthcare Centers and/or Prevention and Testing sites as ordered. Instructs patients on in home collection of urine, stool and sputum specimens, when appropriate. Performs phlebotomy as ordered and prepares specimens for transport to laboratory. Documents services performed for compliance and reporting purposes. Reviews physician orders, lab requests or follow-up needs with patient. May receive laboratory results over the telephone and transmit them to the licensed nurse and the patient’s medical provider in a timely manner. Administers Purified Protein Derivative (PPD), as ordered. Reports changes in patient’s physical status to the Nurse Manager, Prevention and Testing Program Manager, other nurses or medical provider. Assists nursing and medical staff with examinations and procedures as assigned. Documents observations as requested by an MD and/or Nurse Manager in the patient’s medical record. Receives and processes medication refill requests; verifies medication request with healthcare provider and obtains appropriate documentation. Maintains supplies and cleanliness of examination rooms. Maintains logs as directed by the Nurse Manager and Prevention and Testing Program Manager. Maintains standard precautions for infection control. Under the supervision of the Prevention and Testing Program Manager, the Medical Assistant is responsible for the daily functioning and administrative operations of the testing program. Conducts an HIV/STD risk assessment with the client to obtain risk history and demographic information for reporting purposes. Administers HIV test designed to detect HIV anti-bodies following standardized directions. Processes sample in accordance with standard guidelines. Assesses client referral needs and makes referrals as needed during the counselling sessions; document all referrals made. Participation in AHF Meetings/Committees Attends Testing Counselor’s Meeting. Attends other Prevention meetings as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer/Software Skills & Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an employee should have knowledge of Word Processing Software.
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
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Patient Care Manager, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (November 2012)
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Vice President of Clinical Services, Clinica Family Health Services (November 2012)
If your passion is to work with the medically underserved in a primary care, at a nationally recognized community health center, then you should consider employment with Clinica Family Health Services — voted by The Denver Post as ‘One of the Best Work Places in Colorado!’ CFHS’ focus is to provide high quality, continuously improving medical care, health education, and preventive services from birth to death to low-income and other medically underserved patients. Join their team of talented physicians, midlevel clinicians, behavioral health providers, and dental team members in providing excellent comprehensive primary care to the underserved populations of Boulder County, Adams County, and surrounding Denver Metro areas. CFHS is currently looking for two dedicated, board-certified FP physicians, who enjoy practicing in a primarily Spanish-speaking underserved community, to join their team as Vice President of Clinical Services (two positions open). This job exits to provide leadership, direction, and administration of all dimensions of clinical activities, to ensure accomplishment of clinical objectives, and to optimize the health of the patient and community. The position is weighted 90% leadership opportunities and 10% direct patient care. CFHS provides a collegial, collaborative, work environment, a fully established electronic health record, and three weeks of new provider orientation — including professional EHR training. Providers are exposed to creative and resourceful means to manage patient care within a progressive, team-based, certified medical-home care model. Position Qualifications: MD/DO board certified in Family Practice Medicine; Valid license/DEA; Five years’ experience in medical management, preferably in a community health center; Bilingual Spanish/English required; Some travel required; Ability to flourish in a team management system; Sensitivity to low-income, ethnic minority community; Excellent leadership skills and basic computer literacy required; and EHR experience helpful. Compensation and benefits are competitive. In addition to medical and dental plans, Clinica offers generous vacation, sick, paid holidays, and CME. Full-time and part-time federal and state loan repayment available to those who qualify. To apply, email your cv or resume to Julie Reinders. For more info, call (303) 665-3036 x165.
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