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Health Center Manager (HCM)

Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Austin, TX

Overview The Health Center Manager (HCM) oversees the daily operation of a health center for Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas (PPGT). The primary duties of the Health Center Manager are to establish an effective supervisory relationship with all health center team members, ensure efficient, high-quality medical services are provided in accordance with the organization’s protocols, ensures administrative policies and procedures are adhered to, and to provide effective feedback to management and team members to assure that the health center runs effectively and efficiently. Leads the health center team to meet productivity, patient experience expectations and ensure compliance standards are maintained. Supports the organization’s strategic plan and workplace inclusion initiatives. Abides by the organization’s mission in performing job duties. Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to PPGT’s culture of quality, safety and risk awareness. Responsibilities • Supervises health center staff and manages day-to-day operations for assigned health center providing reproductive healthcare services to patients. • Participates in a team approach to patient care, being cognizant of and responsive to the needs of patients as demonstrated by interactions showing respect, knowledge, responsibility, compassion, and sensitivity, cultural competence, and timely access to care. • Effectively leads staff including clear communication and training of affiliate directives, priorities, or strategic health center changes. • Leads health center team to meet productivity and revenue goals, as demonstrated by actions taken to ensure appointment availability. • Lead, motivate, coach, and perform on the job training for health center team members. Coaches and develops health center team members in change process and building service-oriented teams. Plans and conducts regular staff meetings to facilitate team building, communication, problem solving, and obtain staff input/feedback. • Provides leadership in health center operations, including selection, hiring, training, and evaluation of staff. • Develops an effective leadership style with team members, provides timely feedback and performance evaluation reviews with staff. • Monitors health center flow and diminishes bottlenecks, monitors patient volume, capacity, and productivity of health center. • Accepts individual and joint responsibility for, and the efforts to achieve health center goals regarding number of patients served, visit cycle time, appointment show rate, accuracy in the execution and recording of patient payments, patient satisfaction etc. • Provides direct feedback to team members to enhance quality, accuracy, and patient satisfaction with the services patients receive; coaches team members on ways to improve customer service. • Manages upkeep of facility in conjunction with facility team, reporting needs timely. • Fosters a positive communication environment including eliciting creativity, staff ideas, concerns, and suggestions. • Maintain positive employee relations including proactively addressing potential employee concerns/problems and appropriately respond and document performance concerns and actions when necessary. • In collaboration with the training department, ensures that ongoing training and development programs are available to staff within area of responsibility. Ensures all required training is completed for direct reports and has overall accountability for staff within area of responsibility. • Has unrestricted access to patient protected health information (PHI) on paper and electronic forms health records for purposes of treatment, payment, and/or healthcare operations. The use of a patient’s protected health information should be limited to information needed for the specific task that is being performed or requested by the individual patient. Disclosure of any patient information must be for purposes of treatment, payment or healthcare operation OR must be accompanied by a valid patient authorization. Must adhere to minimum necessary rule. • Embraces the organization’s ‘In This Together customer service standards and uses them with internal and external customers, every person, every time. • Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree + some relevant experience, or Associate’s degree + 2 years of relevant experience, or High School diploma or equivalent + 4 years of relevant experience Relevant experience : customer service, retail, or direct patient care in health care industry or a clinical environment. Supervisory or management experience preferred . Agency Standards Must have excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet. Must have the willingness and ability to adapt to change including advances or new technology. Must have excellent customer service skills and be committed to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction. Other PPGT is an equal opportunity employer. We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination of any kind, including discrimination on the basis of age; race, color, ancestry, national origin, or ethnicity; citizenship status; sex or gender; gender identity or gender expression or transgender status (including the individual's actual or perceived sex and the individual's gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior, or expression); sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality); mental or physical disability; AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; perception of risk of HIV infection; or association with individuals who are believed to be at risk; religion or creed; genetic information; pregnancy status, including related medical conditions; marital status; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; or any other basis protected by law. We are a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Applicants have rights under the Federal Employment Laws. To view these notices, please click on the following links: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) poster: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) poster; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) poster. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Must be able to work all health center hours of operation including evenings and weekends. • Must be able to travel as required. • Understanding of and compliance with established risk management and safety procedures. • Understanding of core work processes in a women’s health and/or fee-for-service clinic serving the uninsured and underinsured. • Understanding of how accreditation standards, regulatory agencies, funding, the external marketplace and a competitive environment drive change within a non-profit healthcare center. • Ability to appropriately use medical terminology. • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task. • Ability to manage details and complexity, to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously and to work under pressure. • Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment, and problem-solving techniques in the decision-making process. • Ability to effectively use organization’s computer systems. • Be discreet and safeguard confidential information. • Possess integrity and compliance – can be relied upon to act ethically. • Ability to provide effective, equitable, understandable, and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to the diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred language, health literacy and other communication needs. • Ability to work effectively as a team member. • Ability to lead, manage, direct, and motivate diverse groups of people and possess the skills to delegate, develop and supervise subordinates. • Industry Awareness: Remains aware of Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) accreditation standards and of the reproductive health environment’s regulatory compliance requirements. Understands how accreditation standards, regulatory agencies, funding, the external marketplace and competitive environment drives change within the organization. • Organizational Awareness: Demonstrates a comprehensive awareness of the impact and implications of decisions and actions on other areas (departments or clinics) within the organization. • Work Management: Effectively manages time as a resource; establishes realistic priorities; schedules own time and activities effectively; gives balanced focus and attention to appropriate long- and short-term priorities. Develops action plans and budgets; leverages technology; anticipates obstacles; establishes check points and monitors progress. • Recovery Skills: Responds effectively and acknowledges responsibilities when patients (internal or external) experience problems or mistakes; rectifies the situation to restore patient satisfaction; seeks information and collaborates with others to take action to implement permanent fixes. Maintains stable performance and emotions when faced with opposition, pressure, and or stressful conditions. • Interpersonal Sensitivity: Acts in a way that indicates understanding and accurate interpretation of others’ concerns, feelings, strengths and limitations. Uses interpersonal understanding to shape one’s own response. • Building Relationships: Shows genuine interest in others’ needs and opinions; establishes rapport; earns the confidence and trust of others; demonstrates consistency between words and actions; delivers on commitments. • Adaptability or Flexibility: Responds with flexibility to shifting priorities and changing work situations; recovers quickly from problems and setbacks; develops new skills to remain competitive. Adapts easily to change, sees the merits of differing positions, and adapts own positions and strategies in response to new information or changes to a situation. • Coping with Demands of the Position: Uses effective problem solving while working under stress, high volume of work demands and/or time demands; regularly meets deadlines. • Exemplify the organization’s In This Together values: We Tend to the Team; We Respect and Honor All People; We Jump In; We Try and We Learn; We Care for our Business; and We Return to our Mission. Essential Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and grasp. Must be able to stand, particularly for sustained periods of time. Must be able to move about on foot to accomplish tasks, such as moving from one work site to another. Must be able to push/pull. Must be able to work primarily with fingers such as picking, pinching, or typing. Must be able to communicate effectively. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Will have substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions such as exposure to infectious diseases. Must be able to lift and/or exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Must be able to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects. Health Center environment.

Reproductive Health Assistant

Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Waco, TX

Overview This position is for 32 hours a week, Monday-Thursday. The Reproductive Health Assistant (RHA) is an essential part of the healthcare team providing comprehensive health education and direct patient care, demonstrating a positive, cooperative manner, and a willingness to assist team members when needed. RHA’s perform high-quality, responsive, and efficient patient care delivery in a clean, safe and comfortable health center. The RHA has significant impact on the patient experience and is expected to view services through the patient’s eyes to serve patients promptly, completely and in a friendly manner. Understands and complies with organization and health center protocols, policies and procedures. In addition, follows organization risk management and safety procedures. Supports the organization’s strategic plan and workplace inclusion initiatives. Ensures productivity expectations, customer service, and compliance standards are maintained. Abides by the organization’s mission in performing job duties. Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to PPGT’s culture of quality, safety and risk awareness. Responsibilities • Performs a variety of responsibilities in direct patient care including but not limited to: greeting patients promptly and in a welcoming manner, providing high quality care, interviews patients and obtain medical history information, provides education to patients regarding the purpose of their visit, performs patient check-in and check-out, accurately updates patient charts, confirms that all medication, equipment and supplies are stocked in health center including sterile instruments, assists with patient discharge instructions. • Practices a patient-focused approach to healthcare as demonstrated by interactions showing respect, knowledge, responsibility, compassion, and access to care. • Provides comprehensive education, accurate information and answers questions objectively about medical services offered at the affiliate including but not limited to, abortion, birth control, sexually transmitted infections, and pregnancy in a caring, non-biased, non-judgmental and non-directive manner. • Provides pregnancy options counseling in a comprehensive, non-directive, and non-coercive manner. Ensures that a patient having a pregnancy test is educated on all options including parenting, adoption and abortion and receives accurate information and appropriate referrals. • Provides and explains Patient Education Sheets, and Informed Consent Forms to patients to ensure understanding of materials and services, and ensures that patients with limited English proficiency receive information in the language which they best understand. • Maintains medical supplies inventory including inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt. • Accurately takes and records patients’ demographic information, vital signs, and medical history. Obtains a medical history by asking patients questions about their medical conditions, medications and allergies. Records any findings into the patient charts and alerts the physician and/or clinician of the results. • Performs blood draws (venipuncture) and intramuscular (IM) injections. • May train less experienced Heath Center team members in job functions/duties/protocols. • Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations. • Verifies and completes requests for medical records per policy. • Maintains equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, and initiating repair requests. • Reviews consent form with patient and obtains informed consent for services, and procedures. Obtains informed consent from patients prior to the delivery of services per organization protocols. • Supports the clinician by performing lab testing and vital signs appropriate to the patient and notifying the clinician of special concerns pertinent to the visit. • Reviews test results with patients and when appropriate, educates patients with abnormal results regarding the nature of the problem, method and treatments prescribed, and instructions and information about proper follow-up, including referral to appropriate medical, financial, and social service resources when necessary. • Consistently utilizes an empathic approach to patient care delivery. • Provides compassionate care to patients using a holistic approach ensuring that patients’ physical, mental, social and emotional needs are addressed. • Provides contraceptive supplies, prescribed medications, and intramuscular injections as ordered by the clinician per health center protocols. Provides specific instructions on each patient’s selected birth control method. • Triage phone calls to clinicians as appropriate. • Reviews electronic practice management (EPM) and electronic health records (EHR) systems for any alerts for outstanding follow-up needs and advise patients of their follow-up status or discuss the clinician’s recommendations with the patient at each visit. • Maintains an awareness of clinic flow and visit cycle times and contributes to the efficient delivery of care by working with a sense of urgency to respect the time of patients and increase access to services. • Maintains discretion and patient confidentiality at all times, using appropriate guidelines on release of information. • Contributes to a culture of continuous quality improvement by reporting incidents timely and completing incident reports. • Understands and complies with regulations from all governing entities and health center protocols including but not limited to Patient Rights, Child Abuse identification and reporting, infection control, laboratory protocols, emergency evacuation, risk management, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety standards. • Performs the following front office duties as assigned: o Greets and directs guests appropriately and in a courteous manner that projects a positive image of PPGT. o Receives and directs phone calls, schedule appointments, check-in patients, obtain necessary patient information to file and update patient records, and ensure all forms and consents are completed by patients o Supports the check in or check out areas. o Places reminder phone calls for scheduled appointments. o Visually inspects visitors/patients and packages entering and leaving the health center. o Observes security cameras and grounds, secures building at end of shift. o Completes daily health center closing procedures such as preparing deposits and balances cash drawer. Strictly adheres to revenue handling policies. o Reviews method of payment and obtains insurance information as applicable. • Maintains laboratory, sterilization, temperature and cleaning logs. • Handles lab specimens per organization protocols and performs laboratory testing as required by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) when ordered by the clinician. • Sets-up and cleans laboratory area and exam rooms including maintaining a clean, neat arrangement; collecting and washing instruments; properly disposing of all trash; maintaining medical supplies and equipment in examination and laboratory areas. • Attends and participates in health center staff meetings and huddles. • Completes employee training for handling of situations involving conduct that endangers the welfare of minors, including mandatory reporting requirements. • Accepts individual and joint responsibility for, and the efforts to achieve health center annual goals regarding number of patients served, patient waiting time, appointment show rate, accuracy in the execution and recording of patient payments, customer satisfaction etc. • Has unrestricted access to patient protected health information (PHI) on paper and electronic forms health records for purposes of treatment, payment, and/or healthcare operations. The use of a patient’s protected health information should be limited to information needed for the specific task that is being performed or requested by the individual patient. Disclosure of any patient information must be for purposes of treatment, payment or healthcare operation OR must be accompanied by a valid patient authorization. Must adhere to minimum necessary rule. • Embraces the organization’s ‘In This Together customer service standards and uses them with internal and external customers, every person, every time. • Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Qualifications H/S Diploma or equivalent and 1 year of experience in any of the following: customer service, healthcare or social services environment; an advanced degree may be substituted for up to 1 year of experience (e.g. Associates/ Bachelor’s/Master’s). When education is substituted for experience, a minimum of 1 year of customer service experience is required. Preferred: Medical Assistant or Certified Nurse Assistant or Phlebotomy or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate, national certification or diploma from a fully accredited medical assistant educational program as identified in the Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs may be substituted for up to 6 months of experience. Preferred: Electronic Practice Management system or Electronic Health Records system experience (EPM/EHR). Agency Standards Must have excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet. Must have the willingness and ability to adapt to change including advances or new technology. Must have excellent customer service skills and be committed to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction. Other PPGT is an equal opportunity employer. We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination of any kind, including discrimination on the basis of age; race, color, ancestry, national origin, or ethnicity; citizenship status; sex or gender; gender identity or gender expression or transgender status (including the individual's actual or perceived sex and the individual's gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior, or expression); sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality); mental or physical disability; AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; perception of risk of HIV infection; or association with individuals who are believed to be at risk; religion or creed; genetic information; pregnancy status, including related medical conditions; marital status; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; or any other basis protected by law. We are a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Applicants have rights under the Federal Employment Laws. To view these notices, please click on the following links: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) poster: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) poster; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) poster. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Must be able to work all health center hours of operation including evenings and weekends. • Must be able to travel and support other health center locations as required. • Fluency in Spanish/English may be required (if a job requirement it is documented in your employee records). • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task. • Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment, and problem-solving techniques in the decision-making process. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to provide effective, equitable, understandable, and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to the diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred language, health literacy and other communication needs. • Ability to work effectively as a team member. • Ability to manage details, handle a variety of tasks simultaneously and work under pressure. • Ability to effectively use organization’s computer systems. • Be discreet and safeguard confidential information. • Possess integrity and compliance – can be relied upon to act ethically. • Organizational Commitment: Demonstrates an ability and willingness to align one’s own behavior with the needs, priorities and goals of the organization. • Recovery Skills: Responds effectively and acknowledges responsibilities when patients (internal or external) experience problems or mistakes; rectifies the situation to restore patient satisfaction; seeks information and collaborates with others to take action to implement permanent fixes. Maintains stable performance and emotions when faced with opposition, pressure, and or stressful conditions. • Building Relationships: Shows genuine interest in others’ needs and opinions; establishes rapport; earns the confidence and trust of others; demonstrates consistency between words and actions; delivers on commitments. • Adaptability or Flexibility: Responds with flexibility to shifting priorities and changing work situations; recovers quickly from problems and setbacks; develops new skills to remain competitive. Adapts easily to change, sees the merits of differing positions, and adapts own positions and strategies in response to new information or changes to a situation. • Coping with Demands of the Position: Uses effective problem solving while working under stress, high volume of work demands and/or time demands; regularly meets deadlines. • Exemplify the organization’s In This Together values: We Tend to the Team; We Respect and Honor All People; We Jump In; We Try and We Learn; We Care for our Business; and We Return to our Mission. Essential Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Must be able to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and grasp. Must be able to stand, particularly for sustained periods of time. Must be able to move about on foot to accomplish tasks, such as moving from one work site to another. Must be able to push/pull. Must be able to work primarily with fingers such as picking, pinching, or typing. Must be able to talk such as convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately. Must be able to hear such as the ability to receive detailed communication orally. Must be able to communicate effectively. Will have substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, or exposure to infectious diseases. Must be able to lift and/or exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Must be able to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects. Health Center environment.

CRNA

Other

2 years ago

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Copley Hospital Morrisville, VT

$130 - $135 / hour

Overview Copley Hospital, located in Morrisville/Stowe VT, is looking for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to join our team! Work independently to provide anesthesia services within the full scope of practice to all patients at Copley Hospital. Including general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, emergency/critical care, invasive pain blocks and acute pain management. Compliance with all applicable State and Federal laws, regulations, and policies governing the provision of health care. This position is Full-Time (PT available). Copley Hospital has a variety of shifts available across Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem needs. Please consider applying to discuss how your availability may align. Compensation: $130-135/hour. The posted salary range reflects compensation for candidates with limited experience. An offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market data. An offer of employment may be outside of the posted range based on those factors. Responsibilities Administers anesthesia to safely achieve the desired end-point of any anesthetic – patient comfort and surgical working conditions with minimal physiologic trespass. Adheres strictly to established practices of preparing the patient and administering anesthetic. Safely and properly practices technical skills including, but not limited to: airway management including endotracheal intubation with or without machine controlled ventilation. Placement of intravenous therapy and monitoring lines, placement of intra-arterial monitoring lines and establishment of regional anesthesia with various nerve blocking techniques. Checks patient identification and positions patient on operating table according to established guidelines for type of procedure to be performed. Studies physical findings of preoperational examination to determine probable effects of anesthetic on patient. Will develop a professional relationship and support all staff in order to enhance patient care and efficient clinical operations, acting as a role model for nursing support staff. Shall abide by the policies and procedures of the practice and the Hospital. Uses administrative skills to direct the activities of the technical support people assigned by the Hospital to the anesthesia section.These activities include ordering supplies, inventory control, stocking of individual anesthetizing locations, maintenance of equipment, and maintenance of anesthesia activity log. Anesthesia care includes the assessment of patient history, physical exam and laboratory studies, selecting the appropriate technical and pharmacological anesthetic approach. Ascertains that blood for proper types is available for emergency use. Takes patient’s blood pressure, respiration and pulse. Explains procedure to patient to secure cooperation and bolster confidence. Insert arterial catheters, lumbar epidural catheters. Administers spinal anesthesia as required. Is familiar with and adheres to the Policy and Procedure Manual of the Anesthesia Service and the By-laws of the Medical Staff. Maintains patient in surgical anesthetic state, adjusting oxygen and gas flow and keeps air tubes in position as necessary or injects prescribed intravenous anesthetic. Participates in quality assurance and peer review activities as directed by the Medical Care Review Committee, The Executive Committee of the Medical Staff or otherwise. Participates with representatives of other departments in the formulation of mechanisms to provide uniform quality of anesthesia services throughout the Hospital. Performs the following anesthesia: Obstetric, Ortho, Pediatric, Trauma, General and Outpatient surgeries. Performs under stressful conditions and reacts quickly, efficiently and effectively when patient under surgery shows adverse symptoms. Periodically takes patient’s blood pressure, respiration and pulse. Watches for significant physical changes, such as dilation of pupils and change in skin color. Keeps surgeon informed of patient’s condition. Possess interpersonal skills to relate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nursing staff and patients in demanding and stressful situations. Records on the patient’s chart the condition of patient prior to, during and following administration of anesthetic and type of anesthetic used. Submits postoperative report on patient’s condition when effects of anesthetics have worn off. Maintains records of each anesthetic administered. Takes necessary remedial action, such as aspiration of throat and administration of oxygen, to prevent asphyxiation, strangulation or surgical shock. Uses cognitive skills to carry out the following: interpretation of monitored parameters, employment of appropriate on-line corrections and adjustments. Will observe confidentiality policies established by the practice and develop a relationship with patients displaying professionalism, sensitivity, empathy and respect. Will perform job in a safe and injury free manner, observing all safety guidelines and protocols associated with position. Will promote the practice’s public image both in the practice and outside of the practice, consistent with the high quality health services provided. Qualifications Education Requirements: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing plus graduation from an accredited School of Nurse Anesthesiology. Certification as an unrestricted Registered Nurse Anesthetist by AANA and State of Vermont licensure. Experience Requirements: Comfortable with independent practice. Comfortable with regional anesthesia, and ultrasound guided blocks. Experience Desired: One to five years experience in direct, independent anesthesia care preferred. License and Certification Requirements: AANA Certification (NBCRNA) and Licensed by the Vermont Board of Nursing. Currently registered by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Current Vermont licensure in good standing with no restrictions or stipulations. License and Certification Desired: American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS Skill Requirements: General Anesthesia Regional Anesthesia Labor Analgesia Emergency Intubation Intensive Care Support/Management/Stabilization for transfer Ultrasound Guided regional Blocks

Charge RN, Labor and Delivery

Community Medical Centers Clovis, CA

Overview The perfect blend of exceptional care and comfortable accommodations, Clovis Community Medical Center remains a top choice for women's services, labor and delivery, advanced minimally invasive surgeries, sports medicine, and weight-loss surgery. Home to the Marjorie E. Radin Breast Care Center, California's premier breast care center, we offer screening, diagnostics, and treatments using the most cutting-edge technology available. We're a family-oriented, suburban hospital at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains that's part of the Community Medical Centers healthcare network. Expanded in 2012, Clovis Community has 208 all-private rooms - making Clovis Community the only comprehensive hospital in the area with all-private rooms. Whether for inpatient or outpatient care, we're here to provide the best possible experience and the highest quality care for the people we serve. That means we are able to offer a variety of ways for you to grow - both in the way you do your job as a healthcare professional and in the way you live your personal life. If you share our passion for providing the best possible care for each and every patient, you should consider a career with our team at Clovis Community Medical Center. Responsibilities The Surgical and Procedural (S&P) Services - Charge Nurse for Community Health System (CHS) has daily oversight and supportive resourcing of the clinical staff and the management of patient care. They serve as the primary liaison for an assigned care area with physicians, staff, patients, and families. They are responsible for coordinating patient flow and staff assignments and the oversight of patient safety, quality, and regulatory activities within the surgical and procedural area. Accountabilities 1. Serves as the primary contact for care area communication.2. Coordinates patient flow within the care area, facilitates admissions, discharges, and transfers to maximize unit capacity.3. Makes patient care assignments based on patient acuity, care needs, and staff competency.4. Coordinates patient care and ensures adherence to safety protocols and evidence-based standards of care.5. Participates in regulatory activities for assigned area, e.g., chart and environment of care audits, ensuring unit is survey ready at all times. Monitors Pyxis for discrepancies and addresses alerts by the end of the shift.6. Serves as a liaison for staff/patient/families/physicians and collaborates with the Assistant Nurse Manager/Manager, when necessary.7. Receives, documents, and attempts real-time resolution of complaints and/or suggestions posed by patients, visitors, and other departments. Refers any unresolved situations to the Assistant Nurse Manager and/or Manager.8. Provides evaluation/feedback pertaining to unit staff to Assistant Nurse Manager/Manager.9. Provides coverage as a staff RN, including "at all times" break coverage.10. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education• High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred Experience• 2 years of experience as a staff RN in the area of assignment or demonstrated competency by achieving a minimum of 35 points on the RN Competency Model Evaluation form required• 6 months of experience as a Relief Charge RN, or in a team leadership role required Licenses and Certifications• RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California required• BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required• Certifications as required for the unit CHS HealthStream Course• ALS-OB - Advanced Life Support OB Program required within 180 days of hire or transfer into positiono For the following departments: 01-74000 Labor & Delivery, 01-74003 Antepartum, 01-74004 OB Triage. Clovis: 02-74000 Labor & Delivery, 02-74001 Antepartum Testing, 02-74004 OB Triage.• BAC - Basic Arrhythmia Course required within 180 days of hire or transfer into positiono For the following departments: 04-87301 Centralized Flex Staffing, 04-87302 Centralized Float, 01-61100 Burn Center, 01-61701 Med Surg 2 Central, 01-61702 Med Surg 5 Central, 01-61703 Med Surg 7 West, 01-61730 Med Surg Oncology, 01-61770 Orthopedics 5 West, 01-61790 CPCU, 01-61791 CVS Progressive 8W, 01-74270 PACU-Recovery, 01-74276 FH PACU, 01-74300 Short Stay Surgery, 01-74306 FH Short Stay Surgery, 01-87300 Nurse Float-PR Only. Clovis: 02-61792 Surgical CPCU, 02-74270 PACU-Recovery, 02-74300 Short Stay Surgery, 02-87300 Nurse Float-PR Only.• NIHSS - National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Exam required within 180 days of hire or transfer into positiono For the following departments: 04-87301 Centralized Flex Staffing, 04-87302 Centralized Float, 01-60100 ICU 4th Floor, 01-60101 ICU 5th Floor, 01-60102 Neuroscience ICU, 01-60103 Neuroscience ICU-4 North, 01-61704 Neuroscience 9W, 01-61780 ICU Stepdown, 01-70100 Emergency, 01-87300 Nurse Float-PR Only. Clovis: 02-60100 ICU, 02-70100 Emergency, 02-87300 Nurse Float-PR Only. Other Qualifications / Notes Refer to the department’s specific requirements, orientation skills checklists and competencies Additional Certification RequirementsAdult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required upon entry or transfer into job for the following departments: 01-60300 CVU, 01-60306 FH CVU, 01-61705 FH CPCU, 01-70710 FH ES Cardiac Treatment Ctr, 01-74230 Cardiac Surgery, 01-75700 Cath Lab, 01-75706 FH Cath Lab, 01-75900 Cardiology, 01-75931 Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab, 01-78700 Interventional Pre Proc PICA, 01-87206 FH Nursing Admin. Clovis: 02-60300 ICU 2 North, 02-75701 Cath Lab, 02-75720 Post Interventional Cardiac Area PICA, 02-76400 Interventional Radiology.Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire or transfer into job for the following departments: 04-87301 Centralized Flex Staffing, 04-87302 Centralized Float, 01-60102 Neuroscience ICU, 01-60103 Neuroscience ICU-4 North, 01-61780 ICU Stepdown, 01-74000 Labor & Delivery, 01-74003 Antepartum, 01-74004 OB Triage, 01-87300 Nurse Float-PR Only. Clovis: 02-61780 ICU Stepdown, 02-61792 Surgical CPCU, 02-74000 Labor & Delivery, 02-74001 Antepartum Testing, 02-74004 OB Triage, 02-87300 Nurse Float-PR Only.Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire or transfer into job for the following departments: 01-60100 ICU 4th Floor, 01-60101 ICU 5th Floor, 01-61100 Burn Center, 01-61701 Med Surg 2 Central, 01-61702 Med Surg 5 Central, 01-61703 Med Surg 7 West, 01-61704 Neuroscience 9W, 01-61730 Med Surg Oncology, 01-61770 Orthopedics 5 West, 01-61790 CPCU, 01-61791 CVS Progressive 8W, 01-70100 Emergency, 01-72000 FH ADTC-Advanced Diag Test Ctr, 01-73900 Burn Therapy, 01-74206 FH Surgery, 01-74240 Neurosurgery, 01-74270 PACU-Recovery, 01-74276 FH PACU, 01-74300 Short Stay Surgery, 01-74306 FH Short Stay Surgery, 01-76306 FH Radiology Diagnostic, 01-76400 Radiography Therapeutic, 01-77401 Renal Dialysis-IP, 01-77610 Endoscopy. Clovis: 02-60100 ICU, 02-61790 Med Surg CPCU, 02-70100 Emergency, 02-74270 PACU-Recovery, 02-74300 Short Stay Surgery, 02-77401 Renal Dialysis-IP, 02-77610 Endoscopy.Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire or transfer into job for the following departments: 04-87301 Centralized Flex Staffing, 04-87302 Centralized Float, 01-87300 Nurse Float-PR Only. Clovis: 02-87300 Nurse Float-PR Only.Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire or transfer into job for the following departments: 01-60500 Pediatric ICU, 01-61100 Burn Center, 01-62900 Pediatrics, 01-70100 Emergency, 01-73900 Burn Therapy, 01-74270 PACU-Recovery, 01-74300 Short Stay Surgery, 01-76400 Radiography Therapeutic, 01-77610 Endoscopy (except for nurses in pre-admission testing). Clovis: 02-70100 Emergency, 02-74270 PACU-Recovery.Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) Course must be obtained within 6 months of date of hire or transfer into job for the following departments (exceptions may apply, refer to Policy #10925): 01-74000 Labor & Delivery, 01-74003 Antepartum, 01-74004 OB Triage. Clovis: 02-74000 Labor & Delivery, 02-74001 Antepartum Testing, 02-74004 OB Triage.Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire or transfer into job for the following departments: 01-60500 Pediatric ICU, 01-60700 NICU, 01-62900 Pediatrics, 01-63800 Obstetrics, 01-65320 Newborn Nursery, 01-74000 Labor & Delivery, 01-74003 Antepartum, 01-74004 OB Triage. Clovis: 02-60700 Neonatal ICU, 02-63800 Obstetrics, 02-74000 Labor & Delivery, 02-74001 Antepartum Testing, 02-74004 OB Triage.Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy/Biotherapy (ONSCHEMO) certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire or transfer into job for the following departments: 01-61730 Med Surg Oncology, 01-73911 Ambulatory Infusion Ctr-EMP, 01-73913 Ambulatory Infusion Ctr-Clovis. Clovis: 02-61708 Med-Surg Oncology, 02-73917 CCI - Infusion Services.Certified Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) by the National Certification Corporation (NCC) must be obtained within 1 year of hire or transfer into job for the following departments (exceptions may apply, refer to Policy #10925): 01-74000 Labor & Delivery, 01-74003 Antepartum, 01-74004 OB Triage. Clovis: 02-74000 Labor & Delivery, 02-74001 Antepartum Testing, 02-74004 OB Triage. Disclaimers • Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.

NP

Other

7 months ago

Advance Practice Nurse (Internal Medicine)

Defense Health Agency (DHA) LEWIS MCCHORD, WA

Overview Advance Practice Nurse (Internal Medicine - Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA Madigan Army Medical Center is one of four Level II Trauma Centers in Washington State and participates in unique partnerships with civilian facilities to provide care to non-beneficiary trauma victims beyond the gates of Joint Base Lewis-McChord. At Madigan you will practice alongside civilian and military health care experts and experience unique professional opportunities. Our staff serves by caring for our military but are not subject to military requirements. We operate within safe staffing standards - giving you time to provide exceptional care. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, its affiliated clinics and dental clinic are located at Fort Lewis, Washington, near the city of Tacoma. Madigan AMC is one of only three designated Level Two trauma centers within the U.S. Medical Command. Tacoma is a progressive city of 200,000 nestled between Seattle and the state capital of Olympia. The region offers the attractions of larger metropolitan areas, with a hometown feel. World-class museums, hotels and theaters draw thousands to downtown Tacoma while the shores of the Puget Sound and Mount Rainier inspire outdoor enthusiasts. The Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, Chihuly Bridge of Glass, Emerald Downs Racetrack, Emerald Queen Casino, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Lakewold Gardens, and the Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad represent a small sampling of the region's varied entertainment options. The city offers excellent schools, universities, parks, festivals and regional shopping centers.Madigan Army Medical CenterJoint Base Lewis McChord Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest on the Puget Sound, in Washington State, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) is near the city of Lakewood, 10 minutes from Tacoma and 20 minutes from Olympia, the state capitol. JBLM is situated in a key location along Interstate 5, allowing easy access to Sea-Tac Airport and to the deep-water ports of Tacoma and Seattle. Although the Army and Air Force missions have changed over the years, one thing has not changed—the natural setting of the base. Majestic Mount Rainier looms on the horizon, towering over the other peaks of the Cascade Range. From the mountains to the deep waters of Puget Sound and the Pacific Ocean, the local areas abound in natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. Camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, boating and now sports are a way of life in Washington State. Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/ Responsibilities Serves as a direct primary health care provider in the capacity of a credentialed Nurse Practitioner to provide primary care services to patients ranging in ages from 18 years old through geriatric for the Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Duties include health management for a DOD beneficiary patient population with responsibility for the independent examination, diagnosis, and treatment within personal credentials and privileges delineated by the Military Treatment Facility (MTF). The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive primary care services and auxiliary practices in general medicine to the military and their family members. MAJOR DUTIES 1. The incumbent performs varied duties requiring many different and unrelated processes and methods applied to a broad range of general medicine in the adult and geriatric patients in specialty areas. The Nurse Practitioner makes independent decisions regarding the medical care required and in the interpretation and evaluation of processes resulting from continuing changes in the medical field due to new technological developments or conflicting requirements. The Nurse Practitioner performs a variety of complex duties involving the full range of medical care that consists of isolating and defining unknown medical conditions. Assignments include a wide range of activities including assessing, planning, evaluating and modifying the treatment of patients in various locations throughout the MTF. Duties are typical of, but not limited to, the following: a. Secures health and medical history from the patients or family member, record findings and makes a clinical evaluation. Examines patient and performs initial patient workup and assessment of patient's care and treatment; and determines the need for and orders laboratory tests, X-rays and other procedures necessary to complete evaluation of the patient. Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings to recognize early stages of serious physical, emotional or mental problems. Provides surveillance of adherence to medical and primary care practices and procedures to stabilize chronically ill patients; adjusts regimens within established protocols recognizing when to refer the patient to the physician or other primary care members. Makes decisions concerning primary care needs of patients that impacts the care of other healthcare professionals and ancillary staff; works independently and collaboratively with physicians in patient management, evaluation, and revision of therapeutic plans; and refers extremely or selected complex medical problems to medical management by subspecialist. b. Diagnoses disease, illness, disorder, or injury, institutes treatment of patients. Prescribes for and treats a variety of diseases, disorders and injuries, treats patients returning for routine or directed follow-up and treatment of chronic illnesses previously documented in patients’ medical records; writes routine orders on outpatients, performs medical histories; and document encounters appropriately in the electronic medical records. Provides a full range of emergency services or crises interventions in the absence of the physician, including life-saving emergency procedures to stabilize a patient within the scope of practice and approved protocols. Writes prescriptions, orders the administration of medications, dispenses medications, and prescribes controlled substance per scope of practice. The Nurse Practitioners performs a variety of physical examinations including but not limited to: school, employment, sports, retirement, discharge, reenlistment, disability separation, or retirement, annual and other special physicals, health certificate employment and other related physical examinations. Orders laboratory tests, X-rays, etc. and arranges for physician consultation if required. Records entries into patient's charts including progress notes, treatment rendered, tests, or procedures ordered, and notations of prescriptions or orders, and drugs dispensed or administered per approved protocols including computer-based progress notes. In a timely fashion, evaluates the primary care aspects of patient care recognizing when reassessment by a physician or other staff professionals is required. The Nurse Practitioners provides primary care and preventive services to healthy individuals and evaluates the total health care needs of patients and develops plans to meet clients' needs. Participates in disease management of typical internal medicine patients, which includes the following conditions: hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, etc. The individual may be asked to train mid-level students and residents. 2. The Nurse Practitioner independently develops new techniques and establishes criteria for providing improved, quality patient health care to clients and family members of the Medical Center. Plans with other professionals, and agencies involved in providing primary care services to patients and their family members, and coordinates the primary care provided. Develops and recommends new approaches for providing improved, quality primary care for military and their family members and other clients of the hospital. The Nurse Practitioner provides consultation, teaching, and coordination with patients and their family members regarding treatment and medical care. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Advanced Practice Nurse: Degree : A graduate or higher level degree from an accredited professional nursing educational progra is requiired. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Foreign Degree : A degree from a Foreign Nursing School. Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. Licensure : A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; and you must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. Licensure: A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse in the specialty of Anesthesia or related specialty from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Exemption : You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Applicants claiming this exemption must meet the requirement below. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant.Active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Professional Nursing Experience at the GS-12: One or more full years of professional nursing experience which includes administering anesthetics to patients and monitoring patients receiving anesthesia care. This definition of professional nursing experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Provider

CVS Health Philadelphia, PA

$95,738 - $206,206 / year

At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. Company: Oak Street Health Title: Nurse Practitioner - Advanced Practice Provider (Bilingual Spanish Preferred) Location: 3621 Aramingo Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134 Role Description: The purpose of a Nurse Practitioner at Oak Street Health is to provide effective and equitable value-based primary care to adults on medicare to keep them happy, healthy, and out of the hospital. Nurse Practitioners see patients independently and collaborate with physicians, depending on the patient’s specific situation. Nurse Practitioners provide longitudinal care and build meaningful patient relationships; this creates trust and helps our patients understand and feel connected to their care plan. Nurse Practitioners practice in our outpatient practices on a collaborative care team composed of a physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant, medical assistants, a dedicated medical scribe, and support from registered nurses and care managers. We partner with a network of elite specialists and hospitals for specialty and acute care. As such, our healthcare providers can focus on care within the clinic: primary care, care coordination, and population health. Core Responsibilities: Provision of exceptional primary care. Conduct office visits for routine and acute issues. Administer Annual wellness visits and health risk assessments, which require a holistic view of health and a focus on thoughtful, accurate, and specific documentation. Care coordination with other providers, specialists, testing facilities, and agencies. Population health leadership, in coordination with the Care Team (e.g., making sure all eligible females get their evidence-based breast cancer screening every 2 years) Assisting the care team with phone triage and outreach. Educating patients on their health conditions, care plans, and treatments. Participating in Oak Street Health promotional activities. Conducting home visits as needed. Other duties, as assigned. This role reports to the Center Medical Director and works closely with operational leadership. Required Qualifications Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, or NP Certificate Program graduate National certification in at least one of the following specialties: Family Nurse Practitioner Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Adult Nurse Practitioner Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Active, non-probationary state Nurse Practitioner license Active DEA license US Work Authorization Someone who embodies being “Oaky” Preferred Qualifications Experience in primary care: internal medicine, geriatrics, or family medicine Understands HCC (Hierarchical Condition Categories) documentation, ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases-10) Coding, and Health Risk Assessments (HRAs). Passion for teamwork and the opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally Desires to be a part of an innovative model focused on empirically-guided population health Bilingual proficiency in applicable areas Benefits: Competitive Salary Quarterly bonus based on quality metrics Paid vacation, sick time, and investment/retirement 401K match options Provided Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance $5000 Continuing Medical Education stipend Tuition Reimbursement Provided Medical Malpractice Insurance Dedicated Medical Scribe and Medical Assistant Relocation package on a case-by-case basis What does being “Oaky” look like? Radiating positive energy Assuming good intentions Creating an unmatched patient experience Driving clinical excellence Taking ownership and delivering results Being relentlessly determined Why Oak Street Health? Oak Street Health is on a mission to “Rebuild healthcare as it should be'', providing personalized primary care for older adults on Medicare, with the goal of keeping patients healthy and living life to the fullest. Our innovative care model is centered right in our patient’s communities and focused on the quality of care over the volume of services. We’re an organization on the move! With over 180 locations and an ambitious growth trajectory, Oak Street Health is attracting and cultivating team members who embody “Oaky” values and passion for our mission. Oak Street Health Benefits: Mission-focused career impacting change and measurably improving health outcomes for Medicare patients Paid vacation, sick time, and investment/retirement 401K match options Health insurance, vision, and dental benefits Opportunities for leadership development and continuing education stipends New centers and flexible work environments Opportunities for high levels of responsibility and rapid advancement Oak Street Health is an equal-opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage all interested readers to apply. Learn more at www.oakstreethealth.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-oak-street-health Anticipated Weekly Hours 40 Time Type Full time Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is: $95,738.00 - $206,206.00 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong. Great benefits for great people We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include: Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan . No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching. Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility. For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 03/16/2026 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Reproductive Health Assistant

Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Austin, TX

Overview The Reproductive Health Assistant (RHA) is an essential part of the healthcare team providing comprehensive health education and direct patient care, demonstrating a positive, cooperative manner, and a willingness to assist team members when needed. RHA’s perform high-quality, responsive, and efficient patient care delivery in a clean, safe and comfortable health center. The RHA has significant impact on the patient experience and is expected to view services through the patient’s eyes to serve patients promptly, completely and in a friendly manner. Understands and complies with organization and health center protocols, policies and procedures. In addition, follows organization risk management and safety procedures. Supports the organization’s strategic plan and workplace inclusion initiatives. Ensures productivity expectations, customer service, and compliance standards are maintained. Abides by the organization’s mission in performing job duties. Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to PPGT’s culture of quality, safety and risk awareness. Responsibilities • Performs a variety of responsibilities in direct patient care including but not limited to: greeting patients promptly and in a welcoming manner, providing high quality care, interviews patients and obtain medical history information, provides education to patients regarding the purpose of their visit, performs patient check-in and check-out, accurately updates patient charts, confirms that all medication, equipment and supplies are stocked in health center including sterile instruments, assists with patient discharge instructions. • Practices a patient-focused approach to healthcare as demonstrated by interactions showing respect, knowledge, responsibility, compassion, and access to care. • Provides comprehensive education, accurate information and answers questions objectively about medical services offered at the affiliate including but not limited to, abortion, birth control, sexually transmitted infections, and pregnancy in a caring, non-biased, non-judgmental and non-directive manner. • Provides pregnancy options counseling in a comprehensive, non-directive, and non-coercive manner. Ensures that a patient having a pregnancy test is educated on all options including parenting, adoption and abortion and receives accurate information and appropriate referrals. • Provides and explains Patient Education Sheets, and Informed Consent Forms to patients to ensure understanding of materials and services, and ensures that patients with limited English proficiency receive information in the language which they best understand. • Maintains medical supplies inventory including inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt. • Accurately takes and records patients’ demographic information, vital signs, and medical history. Obtains a medical history by asking patients questions about their medical conditions, medications and allergies. Records any findings into the patient charts and alerts the physician and/or clinician of the results. • Performs blood draws (venipuncture) and intramuscular (IM) injections. • May train less experienced Heath Center team members in job functions/duties/protocols. • Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations. • Verifies and completes requests for medical records per policy. • Maintains equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, and initiating repair requests. • Reviews consent form with patient and obtains informed consent for services, and procedures. Obtains informed consent from patients prior to the delivery of services per organization protocols. • Supports the clinician by performing lab testing and vital signs appropriate to the patient and notifying the clinician of special concerns pertinent to the visit. • Reviews test results with patients and when appropriate, educates patients with abnormal results regarding the nature of the problem, method and treatments prescribed, and instructions and information about proper follow-up, including referral to appropriate medical, financial, and social service resources when necessary. • Consistently utilizes an empathic approach to patient care delivery. • Provides compassionate care to patients using a holistic approach ensuring that patients’ physical, mental, social and emotional needs are addressed. • Provides contraceptive supplies, prescribed medications, and intramuscular injections as ordered by the clinician per health center protocols. Provides specific instructions on each patient’s selected birth control method. • Triage phone calls to clinicians as appropriate. • Reviews electronic practice management (EPM) and electronic health records (EHR) systems for any alerts for outstanding follow-up needs and advise patients of their follow-up status or discuss the clinician’s recommendations with the patient at each visit. • Maintains an awareness of clinic flow and visit cycle times and contributes to the efficient delivery of care by working with a sense of urgency to respect the time of patients and increase access to services. • Maintains discretion and patient confidentiality at all times, using appropriate guidelines on release of information. • Contributes to a culture of continuous quality improvement by reporting incidents timely and completing incident reports. • Understands and complies with regulations from all governing entities and health center protocols including but not limited to Patient Rights, Child Abuse identification and reporting, infection control, laboratory protocols, emergency evacuation, risk management, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety standards. • Performs the following front office duties as assigned: o Greets and directs guests appropriately and in a courteous manner that projects a positive image of PPGT. o Receives and directs phone calls, schedule appointments, check-in patients, obtain necessary patient information to file and update patient records, and ensure all forms and consents are completed by patients o Supports the check in or check out areas. o Places reminder phone calls for scheduled appointments. o Visually inspects visitors/patients and packages entering and leaving the health center. o Observes security cameras and grounds, secures building at end of shift. o Completes daily health center closing procedures such as preparing deposits and balances cash drawer. Strictly adheres to revenue handling policies. o Reviews method of payment and obtains insurance information as applicable. • Maintains laboratory, sterilization, temperature and cleaning logs. • Handles lab specimens per organization protocols and performs laboratory testing as required by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) when ordered by the clinician. • Sets-up and cleans laboratory area and exam rooms including maintaining a clean, neat arrangement; collecting and washing instruments; properly disposing of all trash; maintaining medical supplies and equipment in examination and laboratory areas. • Attends and participates in health center staff meetings and huddles. • Completes employee training for handling of situations involving conduct that endangers the welfare of minors, including mandatory reporting requirements. • Accepts individual and joint responsibility for, and the efforts to achieve health center annual goals regarding number of patients served, patient waiting time, appointment show rate, accuracy in the execution and recording of patient payments, customer satisfaction etc. • Has unrestricted access to patient protected health information (PHI) on paper and electronic forms health records for purposes of treatment, payment, and/or healthcare operations. The use of a patient’s protected health information should be limited to information needed for the specific task that is being performed or requested by the individual patient. Disclosure of any patient information must be for purposes of treatment, payment or healthcare operation OR must be accompanied by a valid patient authorization. Must adhere to minimum necessary rule. • Embraces the organization’s ‘In This Together customer service standards and uses them with internal and external customers, every person, every time. • Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Qualifications H/S Diploma or equivalent and 1 year of experience in any of the following: customer service, healthcare or social services environment; an advanced degree may be substituted for up to 1 year of experience (e.g. Associates/ Bachelor’s/Master’s). When education is substituted for experience, a minimum of 1 year of customer service experience is required. Preferred: Medical Assistant or Certified Nurse Assistant or Phlebotomy or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate, national certification or diploma from a fully accredited medical assistant educational program as identified in the Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs may be substituted for up to 6 months of experience. Preferred: Electronic Practice Management system or Electronic Health Records system experience (EPM/EHR). Agency Standards Must have excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet. Must have the willingness and ability to adapt to change including advances or new technology. Must have excellent customer service skills and be committed to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction. Other PPGT is an equal opportunity employer. We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination of any kind, including discrimination on the basis of age; race, color, ancestry, national origin, or ethnicity; citizenship status; sex or gender; gender identity or gender expression or transgender status (including the individual's actual or perceived sex and the individual's gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior, or expression); sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality); mental or physical disability; AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; perception of risk of HIV infection; or association with individuals who are believed to be at risk; religion or creed; genetic information; pregnancy status, including related medical conditions; marital status; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; or any other basis protected by law. We are a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Applicants have rights under the Federal Employment Laws. To view these notices, please click on the following links: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) poster: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) poster; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) poster. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Must be able to work all health center hours of operation including evenings and weekends. • Must be able to travel and support other health center locations as required. • Fluency in Spanish/English may be required (if a job requirement it is documented in your employee records). • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task. • Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment, and problem-solving techniques in the decision-making process. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to provide effective, equitable, understandable, and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to the diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred language, health literacy and other communication needs. • Ability to work effectively as a team member. • Ability to manage details, handle a variety of tasks simultaneously and work under pressure. • Ability to effectively use organization’s computer systems. • Be discreet and safeguard confidential information. • Possess integrity and compliance – can be relied upon to act ethically. • Organizational Commitment: Demonstrates an ability and willingness to align one’s own behavior with the needs, priorities and goals of the organization. • Recovery Skills: Responds effectively and acknowledges responsibilities when patients (internal or external) experience problems or mistakes; rectifies the situation to restore patient satisfaction; seeks information and collaborates with others to take action to implement permanent fixes. Maintains stable performance and emotions when faced with opposition, pressure, and or stressful conditions. • Building Relationships: Shows genuine interest in others’ needs and opinions; establishes rapport; earns the confidence and trust of others; demonstrates consistency between words and actions; delivers on commitments. • Adaptability or Flexibility: Responds with flexibility to shifting priorities and changing work situations; recovers quickly from problems and setbacks; develops new skills to remain competitive. Adapts easily to change, sees the merits of differing positions, and adapts own positions and strategies in response to new information or changes to a situation. • Coping with Demands of the Position: Uses effective problem solving while working under stress, high volume of work demands and/or time demands; regularly meets deadlines. • Exemplify the organization’s In This Together values: We Tend to the Team; We Respect and Honor All People; We Jump In; We Try and We Learn; We Care for our Business; and We Return to our Mission. Essential Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Must be able to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and grasp. Must be able to stand, particularly for sustained periods of time. Must be able to move about on foot to accomplish tasks, such as moving from one work site to another. Must be able to push/pull. Must be able to work primarily with fingers such as picking, pinching, or typing. Must be able to talk such as convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately. Must be able to hear such as the ability to receive detailed communication orally. Must be able to communicate effectively. Will have substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, or exposure to infectious diseases. Must be able to lift and/or exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Must be able to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects. Health Center environment.

Nurse Practitioner - Uniontown, PA

WellBe Senior Medical Uniontown, PA

Job Summary Join a Top-Rated Healthcare Company Making a Difference in Senior Care! WellBe Senior Medical was founded in 2019 to provide a more effective and personalized healthcare experience for patients living with chronic conditions. Our home-based medical visits nurture all aspects of a patient’s well-being so they can live better, feel healthier, and stay independent longer. With our mission at the forefront of everything we do, we aim to build our team with the most capable and compassionate individuals we can find. Named a Best Place to Work from Modern Healthcare, WellBe is a leading provider of in-home medical care and mental health services across the country! Job Description What APP – Nurse Practitioners Love About WellBe: Competitive salary and full benefits package. $106,800.00 - $134,800.00 Meaningful, one-on-one care with your own patient panel. Mileage reimbursement WellBe’s Culture is Welcoming: Be part of something important: Be part of pioneering a new way of healthcare that is revolutionizing the industry. A patient-focused environment that ensures patients can live a fulfilling life whatever their health level is. Our focus is to give our patients more good days. Give yourself incredible opportunities: Work as part of a collaborative team with a strong team culture. Training in the WellBe model and team-based care. Full in-person orientation, vision, mission, and values introduction, and instilling cultural ideals. Empowerment and ownership for solving problems that arise and doing the right thing in each interaction. Your APP – Nurse Practitioner Responsibilities: Will primarily support in-home, patient-facing visits to support patient care needs in the market. Performs primary care in home services, initial patient screenings/physical examinations, creates appropriate assessment/plan and completes documentation in a timely manner. Partners with other clinicians in the Care Community managing the health and wellbeing of patients living in their homes. Responsible for engaging attributed patients into the WellBe program and supporting care needs and efforts to keep patients engaged. Facilitates staff, patient, and family decision-making by providing educational resources. Addresses any urgent care needs of the patients as needed, including transition of care visits. Collaborates with community team to complete a full patient care assessment and plan. Orders, interprets, and analyzes diagnostic tests and determine the need for follow-up. appointments and further treatment options per state supervisory agreement. Prescribes and manage medications and treatments as appropriate, including but not limited to as psychopharmacological agents per state supervisory agreement. Updates patient records and check records for accuracy at each patient appointment. Delivers patient care and completes regular patient reviews with supervising physician per state supervisory agreement. Focuses clinical care delivery to support necessary items for documentation/coding, HEDIS measures, engagement of patients, and managing medical expenses. Utilizes all available resources to help care for patient needs and refers to internal/external resources as appropriate, such as WellBe behavioral health protocols. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and participate in regularly scheduled team meetings. Oher tasks needed to accomplish team’s objectives/goals. Job Requirements APP – Nurse Practitioner Qualifications Master’s Degree, Nursing with focus on Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner or Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner from an accredited, Nurse Practitioner program (required) Active, unencumbered Nurse Practitioner license in the state of job posting and must reside in state (required) Current board certification in your field with either ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) or AANP (American Association of Nurse Practitioners) (required) BLS certified and an active NPI# as an NP (required) CPR certification (required) Active, unencumbered DEA licensure or eligibility to obtain (required) Have a valid driver’s license, car insurance, have access to a car and willingness to drive to patient homes as site of care delivery Requires proof of an active auto insurance policy (required) APP – Nurse Practitioner Skills We Value 3+ years Nurse Practitioner experience (preferred), will consider new grads Prior healthcare experience in areas of medical assistant, certified nursing assistant, EMT/paramedic, lab assistant, registered nurse, or similar health care related roles (preferred) Previous experience in value-based care, home care, primary care, hospice, palliative care, or geriatrics strongly preferred, other complex patient health care experience also beneficial (preferred) Additional experience with telehealth care delivery (preferred) Requires homes visits to patients in a variety of residential settings Ability to conduct in- home setting visits and have previous experience on a telehealth platform Demonstrated role proficiency with Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, G-suite, etc. Proficient with office software, including Electronic Health Records, Scheduling Software and Ring Central applications Supervisory Responsibility : This position will have supervisory responsibility. Travel requirements : Travel may be required up to 100% locally to deliver patient care. Work Conditions: Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Moving lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to 50lbs as well as assisting with weights of more than 100lbs. Ability to stand for extended periods. Ability to drive to patient locations (ie. home, hospital, SNF, etc). Fine motor skills/Visual acuity. The preceding functions may not be comprehensive in scope regarding work performed by an employee assigned to this position classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of this position. Management also reserves the right to make reasonable accommodation so that a qualified employee(s) can perform the essential functions of this role. Safety-Sensitive Statement :This position has been designated as safety-sensitive. As such, the employee must be able to perform job duties in a manner that ensures the safety of themselves, coworkers, patients, and the public. The role requires full cognitive and physical functioning at all times. Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including for substances that may impair judgment or motor function, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and company policy. Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this role and in alignment with federal law and workplace safety standards, the use of marijuana—including medical or recreational use—is prohibited. WellBe Senior Medicalwill comply with applicable state laws regarding medical marijuana and reasonable accommodations, where such laws do not conflict with safety requirements or federal regulations. Drug Screening Requirement :As a condition of employment, WellBe Senior Medical requires all candidates to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening. Ongoing employment may also be contingent upon compliance with the company’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy, which includes random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing. The company reserves the right to test for substances that may impair an employee’s ability to safely and effectively perform their job duties. Americans with Disabilities Act: WellBe Senior Medical is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you require an accommodation during the application or employment process, please contact Human Resources at HRPeopleLine@wellbe.com

RN

Full-time

1 year ago

Acute Care Registered Nurse 3

VHC Health Arlington, VA

Position Title Acute Care Registered Nurse 3 Job Description Summary Experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Apply today and speak with a recruiter about which unit you would like to work in! Join our team of dedicated Registered Nurses at VHC Health, where you’ll find more than just a job—you’ll discover a supportive, fun culture where your voice matters. As a stand-alone hospital, we’re committed to excellence and fostering a team environment where growth and teamwork are not just encouraged but celebrated. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and thrive in a collaborative setting, we’d love to see you bring your talents to our growing team. Explore an environment where your contributions make a difference every day! Come join a hospital dedicated to you and your career! Hospital Information: VHC Health is a 453-bed not-for-profit nationally recognized Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years. Recent accomplishments include the opening of our massive Outpatient Pavilion and VHC becoming the Washington Commanders Football provider for women's health as of 2023. VHC Health is a designated Level II Trauma Center and a recognized Magnet Facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. At VHC Health, we are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for our employees as well as top notch care for our patients and that is made clear with our recent accomplishments! Job Description Purpose & Scope: Across all levels, the registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of their assigned patients. The RN is also responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel. The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of nursing care. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, along with management and supervisory skills are inherent in the position. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential. The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word. Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position. Education: Bachelor's in Nursing Required Experience: One year of Nursing/Patient Care in an acute care setting is required Certification/Licensure: Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required or Compact State Licensure in Nursing required BLS certification required Registered Nurses on designated units are required to maintain certain certifications. New to practice area nurses or new graduates have 1 year to complete the specialty requirements below.ACLS: ED, ICU, CVICU/CVSD, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Bronch Suite, Interventional Radiology, Radiology Safety Nurses, 6A, 6B, 7A, 8B, Labor and Delivery, Hemodialysis, Respiratory Therapy, Supplemental Pool Telemetry Nurses, GI Unit, and PACUPALS: PACU: Pediatric Nurses, EDNRP: NICU, Mother Baby, Labor and DeliveryDe-escalation training: BHU, ED ACLS or PALS cards stand as showing competence in BLS Skills per American Heart Association Guidelines. If an employee holds current ACLS or PALS certification, this meets the requirement for BLS in their job description. They do not need to also carry a separate BLS certification. Physical Requirements: Patient Care: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential function of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions: The employee must possess physical capabilities in an amount equal to the physical demands made in the performance of the job by: Very hard work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Cope with the mental and emotional stress associated with this position. Operate office machines safely and in accordance with hospital Safety Standards. Push patients on stretchers, wheelchairs or beds from one area to another. Bending: lowering the body forward from the waist. Stooping: bending body forward and downward by bending legs and spine at the waist through use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Kneeling: bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee or knees. Crouching: bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine. Twisting: moving body from waist, using a turning motion. Reaching: extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Standing: assuming an upright position, on the feet particularly, for sustained periods of time. Walking: moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances. Pushing/Pulling: using upper extremities to press or drag objects in a sustained motion of 30-50 pounds. Lifting: raising objects and people from a lower to higher position or moving objects or people horizontally from position-to-position through the use of the upper extremities and back muscles, of between 50-100 pounds. Repetitive Motions: sustained and continuous movements of the wrist, hands and/or fingers; Finger Dexterity: feeling and grasping. Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word those activities in which detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately, loudly or quickly. Visual Acuity: the power to see at a level which allows reading of numbers and text, operation of equipment, inspections of machines, etc. Able to perform components of Basic Life Support if applicable Working Conditions: Patient Care: Works in well-lighted/ventilated office/clinical setting. Subject to frequent interruptions. Subject to long hours, changing shifts. May be required to work beyond normal working hours when requested to do so, e.g., overtime, on call. Routine occupational exposure to infectious diseases, blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, hazardous chemicals, noxious odors, latex, and/or musculoskeletal injuries. The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is needed for instances of exposure to blood, body fluids and infectious processes, and are supplied by the hospital. Involved with patients, family members, co-workers, and visitors under all conditions, e.g., hostile and/or emotionally upset, disoriented or combative. Additional Job Description At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities. In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families. VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions. The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.

Bilingual Reproductive Health Assistant

Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Waco, TX

Overview This job is scheduled to work 32 hours per week, Monday to Thursday. The Reproductive Health Assistant (RHA) is an essential part of the healthcare team providing comprehensive health education and direct patient care, demonstrating a positive, cooperative manner, and a willingness to assist team members when needed. RHA’s perform high-quality, responsive, and efficient patient care delivery in a clean, safe and comfortable health center. The RHA has significant impact on the patient experience and is expected to view services through the patient’s eyes to serve patients promptly, completely and in a friendly manner. Understands and complies with organization and health center protocols, policies and procedures. In addition, follows organization risk management and safety procedures. Supports the organization’s strategic plan and workplace inclusion initiatives. Ensures productivity expectations, customer service, and compliance standards are maintained. Abides by the organization’s mission in performing job duties. Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to PPGT’s culture of quality, safety and risk awareness. Responsibilities • Performs a variety of responsibilities in direct patient care including but not limited to: greeting patients promptly and in a welcoming manner, providing high quality care, interviews patients and obtain medical history information, provides education to patients regarding the purpose of their visit, performs patient check-in and check-out, accurately updates patient charts, confirms that all medication, equipment and supplies are stocked in health center including sterile instruments, assists with patient discharge instructions. • Practices a patient-focused approach to healthcare as demonstrated by interactions showing respect, knowledge, responsibility, compassion, and access to care. • Provides comprehensive education, accurate information and answers questions objectively about medical services offered at the affiliate including but not limited to, abortion, birth control, sexually transmitted infections, and pregnancy in a caring, non-biased, non-judgmental and non-directive manner. • Provides pregnancy options counseling in a comprehensive, non-directive, and non-coercive manner. Ensures that a patient having a pregnancy test is educated on all options including parenting, adoption and abortion and receives accurate information and appropriate referrals. • Provides and explains Patient Education Sheets, and Informed Consent Forms to patients to ensure understanding of materials and services, and ensures that patients with limited English proficiency receive information in the language which they best understand. • Maintains medical supplies inventory including inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt. • Accurately takes and records patients’ demographic information, vital signs, and medical history. Obtains a medical history by asking patients questions about their medical conditions, medications and allergies. Records any findings into the patient charts and alerts the physician and/or clinician of the results. • Performs blood draws (venipuncture) and intramuscular (IM) injections. • May train less experienced Heath Center team members in job functions/duties/protocols. • Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations. • Verifies and completes requests for medical records per policy. • Maintains equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, and initiating repair requests. • Reviews consent form with patient and obtains informed consent for services, and procedures. Obtains informed consent from patients prior to the delivery of services per organization protocols. • Supports the clinician by performing lab testing and vital signs appropriate to the patient and notifying the clinician of special concerns pertinent to the visit. • Reviews test results with patients and when appropriate, educates patients with abnormal results regarding the nature of the problem, method and treatments prescribed, and instructions and information about proper follow-up, including referral to appropriate medical, financial, and social service resources when necessary. • Consistently utilizes an empathic approach to patient care delivery. • Provides compassionate care to patients using a holistic approach ensuring that patients’ physical, mental, social and emotional needs are addressed. • Provides contraceptive supplies, prescribed medications, and intramuscular injections as ordered by the clinician per health center protocols. Provides specific instructions on each patient’s selected birth control method. • Triage phone calls to clinicians as appropriate. • Reviews electronic practice management (EPM) and electronic health records (EHR) systems for any alerts for outstanding follow-up needs and advise patients of their follow-up status or discuss the clinician’s recommendations with the patient at each visit. • Maintains an awareness of clinic flow and visit cycle times and contributes to the efficient delivery of care by working with a sense of urgency to respect the time of patients and increase access to services. • Maintains discretion and patient confidentiality at all times, using appropriate guidelines on release of information. • Contributes to a culture of continuous quality improvement by reporting incidents timely and completing incident reports. • Understands and complies with regulations from all governing entities and health center protocols including but not limited to Patient Rights, Child Abuse identification and reporting, infection control, laboratory protocols, emergency evacuation, risk management, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety standards. • Performs the following front office duties as assigned: o Greets and directs guests appropriately and in a courteous manner that projects a positive image of PPGT. o Receives and directs phone calls, schedule appointments, check-in patients, obtain necessary patient information to file and update patient records, and ensure all forms and consents are completed by patients o Supports the check in or check out areas. o Places reminder phone calls for scheduled appointments. o Visually inspects visitors/patients and packages entering and leaving the health center. o Observes security cameras and grounds, secures building at end of shift. o Completes daily health center closing procedures such as preparing deposits and balances cash drawer. Strictly adheres to revenue handling policies. o Reviews method of payment and obtains insurance information as applicable. • Maintains laboratory, sterilization, temperature and cleaning logs. • Handles lab specimens per organization protocols and performs laboratory testing as required by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) when ordered by the clinician. • Sets-up and cleans laboratory area and exam rooms including maintaining a clean, neat arrangement; collecting and washing instruments; properly disposing of all trash; maintaining medical supplies and equipment in examination and laboratory areas. • Attends and participates in health center staff meetings and huddles. • Completes employee training for handling of situations involving conduct that endangers the welfare of minors, including mandatory reporting requirements. • Accepts individual and joint responsibility for, and the efforts to achieve health center annual goals regarding number of patients served, patient waiting time, appointment show rate, accuracy in the execution and recording of patient payments, customer satisfaction etc. • Has unrestricted access to patient protected health information (PHI) on paper and electronic forms health records for purposes of treatment, payment, and/or healthcare operations. The use of a patient’s protected health information should be limited to information needed for the specific task that is being performed or requested by the individual patient. Disclosure of any patient information must be for purposes of treatment, payment or healthcare operation OR must be accompanied by a valid patient authorization. Must adhere to minimum necessary rule. • Embraces the organization’s ‘In This Together customer service standards and uses them with internal and external customers, every person, every time. • Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Qualifications H/S Diploma or equivalent and 1 year of experience in any of the following: customer service, healthcare or social services environment; an advanced degree may be substituted for up to 1 year of experience (e.g. Associates/ Bachelor’s/Master’s). When education is substituted for experience, a minimum of 1 year of customer service experience is required. Preferred: Medical Assistant or Certified Nurse Assistant or Phlebotomy or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate, national certification or diploma from a fully accredited medical assistant educational program as identified in the Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs may be substituted for up to 6 months of experience. Preferred: Electronic Practice Management system or Electronic Health Records system experience (EPM/EHR). Agency Standards Must have excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet. Must have the willingness and ability to adapt to change including advances or new technology. Must have excellent customer service skills and be committed to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction. Other PPGT is an equal opportunity employer. We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination of any kind, including discrimination on the basis of age; race, color, ancestry, national origin, or ethnicity; citizenship status; sex or gender; gender identity or gender expression or transgender status (including the individual's actual or perceived sex and the individual's gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior, or expression); sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality); mental or physical disability; AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; perception of risk of HIV infection; or association with individuals who are believed to be at risk; religion or creed; genetic information; pregnancy status, including related medical conditions; marital status; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; or any other basis protected by law. We are a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Applicants have rights under the Federal Employment Laws. To view these notices, please click on the following links: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) poster: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) poster; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) poster. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Must be able to work all health center hours of operation including evenings and weekends. • Must be able to travel and support other health center locations as required. • Fluency in Spanish/English may be required (if a job requirement it is documented in your employee records). • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task. • Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment, and problem-solving techniques in the decision-making process. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to provide effective, equitable, understandable, and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to the diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred language, health literacy and other communication needs. • Ability to work effectively as a team member. • Ability to manage details, handle a variety of tasks simultaneously and work under pressure. • Ability to effectively use organization’s computer systems. • Be discreet and safeguard confidential information. • Possess integrity and compliance – can be relied upon to act ethically. • Organizational Commitment: Demonstrates an ability and willingness to align one’s own behavior with the needs, priorities and goals of the organization. • Recovery Skills: Responds effectively and acknowledges responsibilities when patients (internal or external) experience problems or mistakes; rectifies the situation to restore patient satisfaction; seeks information and collaborates with others to take action to implement permanent fixes. Maintains stable performance and emotions when faced with opposition, pressure, and or stressful conditions. • Building Relationships: Shows genuine interest in others’ needs and opinions; establishes rapport; earns the confidence and trust of others; demonstrates consistency between words and actions; delivers on commitments. • Adaptability or Flexibility: Responds with flexibility to shifting priorities and changing work situations; recovers quickly from problems and setbacks; develops new skills to remain competitive. Adapts easily to change, sees the merits of differing positions, and adapts own positions and strategies in response to new information or changes to a situation. • Coping with Demands of the Position: Uses effective problem solving while working under stress, high volume of work demands and/or time demands; regularly meets deadlines. • Exemplify the organization’s In This Together values: We Tend to the Team; We Respect and Honor All People; We Jump In; We Try and We Learn; We Care for our Business; and We Return to our Mission. Essential Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Must be able to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and grasp. Must be able to stand, particularly for sustained periods of time. Must be able to move about on foot to accomplish tasks, such as moving from one work site to another. Must be able to push/pull. Must be able to work primarily with fingers such as picking, pinching, or typing. Must be able to talk such as convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately. Must be able to hear such as the ability to receive detailed communication orally. Must be able to communicate effectively. Will have substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, or exposure to infectious diseases. Must be able to lift and/or exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Must be able to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects. Health Center environment.

Bilingual Reproductive Health Assistant

Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Denton, TX

Overview The Reproductive Health Assistant (RHA) is an essential part of the healthcare team providing comprehensive health education and direct patient care, demonstrating a positive, cooperative manner, and a willingness to assist team members when needed. RHA’s perform high-quality, responsive, and efficient patient care delivery in a clean, safe and comfortable health center. The RHA has significant impact on the patient experience and is expected to view services through the patient’s eyes to serve patients promptly, completely and in a friendly manner. Understands and complies with organization and health center protocols, policies and procedures. In addition, follows organization risk management and safety procedures. Supports the organization’s strategic plan and workplace inclusion initiatives. Ensures productivity expectations, customer service, and compliance standards are maintained. Abides by the organization’s mission in performing job duties. Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to PPGT’s culture of quality, safety and risk awareness. Responsibilities • Performs a variety of responsibilities in direct patient care including but not limited to: greeting patients promptly and in a welcoming manner, providing high quality care, interviews patients and obtain medical history information, provides education to patients regarding the purpose of their visit, performs patient check-in and check-out, accurately updates patient charts, confirms that all medication, equipment and supplies are stocked in health center including sterile instruments, assists with patient discharge instructions. • Practices a patient-focused approach to healthcare as demonstrated by interactions showing respect, knowledge, responsibility, compassion, and access to care. • Provides comprehensive education, accurate information and answers questions objectively about medical services offered at the affiliate including but not limited to, abortion, birth control, sexually transmitted infections, and pregnancy in a caring, non-biased, non-judgmental and non-directive manner. • Provides pregnancy options counseling in a comprehensive, non-directive, and non-coercive manner. Ensures that a patient having a pregnancy test is educated on all options including parenting, adoption and abortion and receives accurate information and appropriate referrals. • Provides and explains Patient Education Sheets, and Informed Consent Forms to patients to ensure understanding of materials and services, and ensures that patients with limited English proficiency receive information in the language which they best understand. • Maintains medical supplies inventory including inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt. • Accurately takes and records patients’ demographic information, vital signs, and medical history. Obtains a medical history by asking patients questions about their medical conditions, medications and allergies. Records any findings into the patient charts and alerts the physician and/or clinician of the results. • Performs blood draws (venipuncture) and intramuscular (IM) injections. • May train less experienced Heath Center team members in job functions/duties/protocols. • Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations. • Verifies and completes requests for medical records per policy. • Maintains equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, and initiating repair requests. • Reviews consent form with patient and obtains informed consent for services, and procedures. Obtains informed consent from patients prior to the delivery of services per organization protocols. • Supports the clinician by performing lab testing and vital signs appropriate to the patient and notifying the clinician of special concerns pertinent to the visit. • Reviews test results with patients and when appropriate, educates patients with abnormal results regarding the nature of the problem, method and treatments prescribed, and instructions and information about proper follow-up, including referral to appropriate medical, financial, and social service resources when necessary. • Consistently utilizes an empathic approach to patient care delivery. • Provides compassionate care to patients using a holistic approach ensuring that patients’ physical, mental, social and emotional needs are addressed. • Provides contraceptive supplies, prescribed medications, and intramuscular injections as ordered by the clinician per health center protocols. Provides specific instructions on each patient’s selected birth control method. • Triage phone calls to clinicians as appropriate. • Reviews electronic practice management (EPM) and electronic health records (EHR) systems for any alerts for outstanding follow-up needs and advise patients of their follow-up status or discuss the clinician’s recommendations with the patient at each visit. • Maintains an awareness of clinic flow and visit cycle times and contributes to the efficient delivery of care by working with a sense of urgency to respect the time of patients and increase access to services. • Maintains discretion and patient confidentiality at all times, using appropriate guidelines on release of information. • Contributes to a culture of continuous quality improvement by reporting incidents timely and completing incident reports. • Understands and complies with regulations from all governing entities and health center protocols including but not limited to Patient Rights, Child Abuse identification and reporting, infection control, laboratory protocols, emergency evacuation, risk management, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety standards. • Performs the following front office duties as assigned: o Greets and directs guests appropriately and in a courteous manner that projects a positive image of PPGT. o Receives and directs phone calls, schedule appointments, check-in patients, obtain necessary patient information to file and update patient records, and ensure all forms and consents are completed by patients o Supports the check in or check out areas. o Places reminder phone calls for scheduled appointments. o Visually inspects visitors/patients and packages entering and leaving the health center. o Observes security cameras and grounds, secures building at end of shift. o Completes daily health center closing procedures such as preparing deposits and balances cash drawer. Strictly adheres to revenue handling policies. o Reviews method of payment and obtains insurance information as applicable. • Maintains laboratory, sterilization, temperature and cleaning logs. • Handles lab specimens per organization protocols and performs laboratory testing as required by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) when ordered by the clinician. • Sets-up and cleans laboratory area and exam rooms including maintaining a clean, neat arrangement; collecting and washing instruments; properly disposing of all trash; maintaining medical supplies and equipment in examination and laboratory areas. • Attends and participates in health center staff meetings and huddles. • Completes employee training for handling of situations involving conduct that endangers the welfare of minors, including mandatory reporting requirements. • Accepts individual and joint responsibility for, and the efforts to achieve health center annual goals regarding number of patients served, patient waiting time, appointment show rate, accuracy in the execution and recording of patient payments, customer satisfaction etc. • Has unrestricted access to patient protected health information (PHI) on paper and electronic forms health records for purposes of treatment, payment, and/or healthcare operations. The use of a patient’s protected health information should be limited to information needed for the specific task that is being performed or requested by the individual patient. Disclosure of any patient information must be for purposes of treatment, payment or healthcare operation OR must be accompanied by a valid patient authorization. Must adhere to minimum necessary rule. • Embraces the organization’s ‘In This Together customer service standards and uses them with internal and external customers, every person, every time. • Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Qualifications H/S Diploma or equivalent and 1 year of experience in any of the following: customer service, healthcare or social services environment; an advanced degree may be substituted for up to 1 year of experience (e.g. Associates/ Bachelor’s/Master’s). When education is substituted for experience, a minimum of 1 year of customer service experience is required. Preferred: Medical Assistant or Certified Nurse Assistant or Phlebotomy or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate, national certification or diploma from a fully accredited medical assistant educational program as identified in the Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs may be substituted for up to 6 months of experience. Preferred: Electronic Practice Management system or Electronic Health Records system experience (EPM/EHR). Agency Standards Must have excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet. Must have the willingness and ability to adapt to change including advances or new technology. Must have excellent customer service skills and be committed to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction. Other PPGT is an equal opportunity employer. We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination of any kind, including discrimination on the basis of age; race, color, ancestry, national origin, or ethnicity; citizenship status; sex or gender; gender identity or gender expression or transgender status (including the individual's actual or perceived sex and the individual's gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior, or expression); sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality); mental or physical disability; AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; perception of risk of HIV infection; or association with individuals who are believed to be at risk; religion or creed; genetic information; pregnancy status, including related medical conditions; marital status; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; or any other basis protected by law. We are a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Applicants have rights under the Federal Employment Laws. To view these notices, please click on the following links: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) poster: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) poster; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) poster. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Must be able to work all health center hours of operation including evenings and weekends. • Must be able to travel and support other health center locations as required. • Fluency in Spanish/English may be required (if a job requirement it is documented in your employee records). • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task. • Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment, and problem-solving techniques in the decision-making process. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to provide effective, equitable, understandable, and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to the diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred language, health literacy and other communication needs. • Ability to work effectively as a team member. • Ability to manage details, handle a variety of tasks simultaneously and work under pressure. • Ability to effectively use organization’s computer systems. • Be discreet and safeguard confidential information. • Possess integrity and compliance – can be relied upon to act ethically. • Organizational Commitment: Demonstrates an ability and willingness to align one’s own behavior with the needs, priorities and goals of the organization. • Recovery Skills: Responds effectively and acknowledges responsibilities when patients (internal or external) experience problems or mistakes; rectifies the situation to restore patient satisfaction; seeks information and collaborates with others to take action to implement permanent fixes. Maintains stable performance and emotions when faced with opposition, pressure, and or stressful conditions. • Building Relationships: Shows genuine interest in others’ needs and opinions; establishes rapport; earns the confidence and trust of others; demonstrates consistency between words and actions; delivers on commitments. • Adaptability or Flexibility: Responds with flexibility to shifting priorities and changing work situations; recovers quickly from problems and setbacks; develops new skills to remain competitive. Adapts easily to change, sees the merits of differing positions, and adapts own positions and strategies in response to new information or changes to a situation. • Coping with Demands of the Position: Uses effective problem solving while working under stress, high volume of work demands and/or time demands; regularly meets deadlines. • Exemplify the organization’s In This Together values: We Tend to the Team; We Respect and Honor All People; We Jump In; We Try and We Learn; We Care for our Business; and We Return to our Mission. Essential Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Must be able to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and grasp. Must be able to stand, particularly for sustained periods of time. Must be able to move about on foot to accomplish tasks, such as moving from one work site to another. Must be able to push/pull. Must be able to work primarily with fingers such as picking, pinching, or typing. Must be able to talk such as convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately. Must be able to hear such as the ability to receive detailed communication orally. Must be able to communicate effectively. Will have substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, or exposure to infectious diseases. Must be able to lift and/or exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Must be able to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects. Health Center environment.