Healthcare Specialist Jobs

Job Title: Bookkeeper Company: Legends Pharmacy Location: San Antonio, TX Description: Legends Pharmacy in San Antonio is a growing, independent, long term care, closed-door pharmacy seeking an Accounts Receivable bookkeeper. Long Term Care pharmacy billing experience of 1-2 years is preferred. Candidates should be detail-oriented, computer literate, deadline conscious, type 40 wpm, possess good written and verbal communication skills, and be able to work well with others. This position is full-time, Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:30pm, and offers competitive salary with benefits, including paid discretionary leave, health, dental, vision, and term life insurance, available after 90 days. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Job Title: Integrated Care Clinical Coordinator Company: Location: Raleigh, NC Description: The Integrated Care Clinical Coordinator will assist health practices in developing strategies for increased integration of physical and behavioral health care. Methods developed will utilize the screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) delivery model in various patient care settings. The ICC Coordinator will evaluate existing research on best practices, provided on-site technical assistance and training, and collaborate with stateholders in setting expectations for evidence-based outcomes. The position will report to the Program Director and will be a member of a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities: the ideal candidate will utilize leadership and communication skills to develop and maintain relationships with stakeholder groups and Center of Excellence clients. Working collaboratively in a dynamic, project-centered environment, the ICC Coordinator will facilitate the development and implementation of the Center of Excellence goals and objectives. In partnership with the Program Director, the ICC Coordinator will utilizae clinical expertise and business development experience to position the Center of Excellence as a leading resource for supporting intergrated care. Qualifications: a Master's degree plus a minimum four years clinical experience in a discipline such as social work, psychology, family therapy, PA or advanced practice nursing. Demonstrated leadership in project management, stakeholder/client engagement, and process evaluation is essential. Experience in integrated care models which emphasize SBIRT preferred. Candidates should possess excellent written and oral communication skills, in additiion to competencies in developing and presenting materials for a variety of audiences and venues. Word processing, spreadsheet development, and data management skills required. This is a full time position with benefits including: Medical, dental, LTD and Term life insurance Retirement plan Paid time off and sick leave Please send cover letter with salary requirements and resume Only applications with required degrees and areas of clinical experience will be reviewed.

Job Title: SOCIAL WORKER 1 (MENTAL HEALTH CARE COORDINATOR) Company: Harborview Medical Center Location: Seattle, WA Description: SOCIAL WORKER 1 (MENTAL HEALTH CARE COORDINATOR) Req #: 65975 Department: HMC PSYCHIATRY Job Location: Harborview Medical Center Job Location Detail: PRIMARY CARE CLINICS Posting Date: 07/15/2010 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $3994 - $5891 per month Union Position: Yes This classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit Union Information As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center (HMC) is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARER, and mentally-and medically- vulnerable populations. In addition to the centers of emphasis, HMC serves a mission population for King County. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. HMC is owned by King County and managed by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW's School of Medicine. The UW is proud to be one of the nation's premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. Harborview Medical Center received the prestigious 2007 Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Service, one of the most esteemed honors of excellence in community service in healthcare. HMC Psychiatry has an outstanding opportunity for a Social Worker 1 (Mental Health Integration Project Care Coordinator). The Mental Health Integration Project (MHIP) Care Coordinator will function as a core member of a collaborative care team that involves the patient's primary care provider, a consulting psychiatrist, social work and other disciplines in the primary care clinic. This individual will be responsible for supporting the overall mental health care of the patient in consultation with the team psychiatrist. Act as the primary liaison to the primary care providers, relaying the consulting psychiatrist's medication and treatment recommendations and also typically provides brief evidence-based counseling. Be responsible for coordinating referrals to clinically indicated services outside the primary care clinic (e.g., mental health specialty care, substance abuse treatment, vocational rehabilitation services). Duties and Responsibilities: Support and closely coordinate mental health care with the patient's primary care provider and other treating mental health providers. Screen and assess patients for common mental and substance abuse disorders. Provide patient education about common mental and substance abuse disorders and available treatment options. Monitor clients (in person or by telephone) for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications. Support psychotropic medication management prescribed by PCPs, focusing on treatment adherence, attention to side effects, and effectiveness of treatment. Provide brief counseling or psychotherapy using evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation, motivational interviewing, or other relevant skills. Provide or facilitate in-clinic or outside referrals to evidence-based psychosocial treatments (e.g, CBT, IPT, PST) as clinically indicated. Conduct regularly scheduled (usually weekly) caseload consultation with the consulting team psychiatrist and communicate resulting treatment recommendations to the patient's PCP. These consultations will primarily focus on patients who are new to treatment or who are not improving as expected. Facilitate patient engagement and follow-up in mental health care. Track patient follow-up and clinical outcomes using the web-based MHITS care management tracking system. Document in person and telephone encounters in MHITS and use the system to identify and re-engage patients who may be lost to follow-up. Document patient progress and treatment recommendations in MHITS so that they can be easily shared with PCPs, the consulting psychiatrist, and other treating providers. Facilitate treatment plan changes for patients who are not improving as expected in consultation with the PCP and the team psychiatrist. These may include changes in medications or psychosocial treatments or appropriate referrals for additional services. Facilitate referrals for clinically indicated services outside the primary care clinic (e.g., social services such as housing assistance, vocational rehabilitation, mental health specialty care, substance abuse treatment). Facilitate GA-U/GA-X / SSI eligibility process with CSO. Complete relapse prevention plans with clients who are in remission. Complete core curriculum and participate in regular training and technical assistance activities for MHIP Care Coordinators. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please click here. Requirements: Desired: Experience working with underserved, transient populations. Experience working with patients who have co-occurring mental health, substance abuse, and physical health problems. Experience with evidence-based counseling techniques (e.g. CBT or PST). Working knowledge of psychopharmacology. Experience working with safety net providers within the community and knowledge of community resources. Experience working with DSHS eligibility programs, including GA-U, GA-X, and SSI. Working knowledge of GA-U, GA-X, and SSI program requirements. Ability to work with CSO (Community Service Office) and CHP staff and GA-U client to maintain/obtain GA-U/GA-X/SSI benefits. Working knowledge of the RSN mental health system structure and regulations. Condition of Employment: Registration as either an 1) Agency Affiliated Counselor, 2) Licensed Social Work Associate Advanced or 3) Licensed Social Work Associate Independent Clinical by the State of Washington within 90 days of employment. If Social Worker 1 will be charging a fee directly for their services the individual must have an registration as either an 1) Agency Affiliated Counselor, 2) Licensed Social Work Associate -Advanced, or 3) Licensed Social Work Associate - Independent Clinical by the State of Washington prior to employment. The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at Register to View / Register to View (tty) or Register to View

Job Title: Admissions Coordinator Company: Cambridge Healthcare Location: Alexandria, VA Description: ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR This position is responsible for ensuring that residents are admittedto long term care facilityin a professional and efficient manner with all required communication provided and information& signatures obtained in a timely manner. Maintains accurate daily record of resident census that includes each resident'slevel of care, room / bed assignment, and gender. Conducts admission interview / meeting with resident and/or responsible party, fully explaining admission requirements and procedures. Obtains appropriate information and signatures on facility admissions documents. Audits Admission records to ensure that signatures are obtained as required. Prepares new resident identification records, including face sheets, in a timelymanner in accordance with established facility protocol. Upon arrival of new resident, inventories and completes documentation required to ensure proper accounting of resident's valuable belongings. Provides new residents / families with orientation to the facility including all informationnecessaryto help ensure a smooth transition to the facility. Enters admission data in the facility resident information management system.Electronically updates resident information appropriately throughout stay. Maintains admission and discharge registry per established facility standards. Visits healthcare centers and other referral sources and assesses prospective patients to determine appropriateness for admission. apply on-line at www.cambridge-care.com/carers.htm Woodbine Rehabilitation & Healthcare 2729 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302 (near Old Town) www.woodbinerehab.com Peggy Ward, HR Manager Register to View Register to View fax Register to View

Job Title: Admissions Coordinator Company: Extendicare Location: Milwaukee, WI Description: SunriseCareCenter is a leading provider of long-term skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation solutions. Our99 bed facility offers a full continuum of services and care focused around each individual in todays ever-changing healthcare environment.Our facility is Medicare and Medicaid certified. We are currently interviewing for an Admissions Coordinator. The Admissions Coordinator is the primary liaison for coordinating incoming referrals, tours, and admissions. This position works closely with theReferral Manager andis responsible for ensuring that all the information is obtained, documented and communicated to the appropriate personnel, while maintaining a customer service approach. Experience: 2+ years of experience interacting and working with hospital-based clinicians (physicians, nurses, discharge planners and social workers). 2+ years experience in an inside or outside sales and marketing role, with demonstrated experience in making sales calls to healthcare professionals. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Capacity to effectively engage in meaningful dialogue with senior management in a decisive and convincing manner. Presents persuasively and with conviction. Ability to make outside sales calls. Sales and marketing experience, preferably in a health care setting. Ability to relate positively, effectively and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other facility, regional and area staff. Possess special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working with long-term care residents and the elderly. Ability to read, writes, speak and understand English. Possesses a valid drivers license and has access to a vehicle. Meets all health requirements, as required by law

Job Title: Patient Care Coordinator Company: Location: Chicago, IL Description: Chicago Lake Shore Medical Associates Ltd. (CLSMA) currently has an opening for a Patient Care Coordinator (PCC). The PCC is primarily responsible for providing exemplary customer service and support to incoming patients, greeting and directing all visitors and performing a variety of administrative functions. CLSMA is a private practice, multi-specialty physicians? group of over forty-five (45) physicians located on the medical campus of Northwestern Memorial Hospital in downtown Chicago. For more information, visit www.clsma.com. Title: Patient Care Coordinator Effective Application Dates: July 13, 2010 through July 26, 2010 Hours: 40 hours per week (non-exempt employee) Compensation: Hourly-rate depending on level of experience Department: Assigned Suite Reports to: Suite Manager Works With: Physicians, patients, CLSMA support staff Summary of Key Responsibilities: The Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for providing exemplary customer service and support to incoming patients, greeting and directing all visitors and performing a variety of administrative functions that include: scheduling appointments, answering telephone calls, handling co-payments and insurance, and fielding practice-related inquiries. Required Skill Set: Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills, with the ability to multi-task, and problem-solve, and manage time effectively. This position requires a responsible individual with a working knowledge of medical practices and medical terminology, and outstanding customer service, support and attention. Prior experience in a medical office preferred. Certification: Although not required, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through American Association on Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Medical Technologists (AMT) is preferred. Overview of Job Responsibilities: 1) Greets and directs visitors to appropriate staff/destination 2) Schedules future appointments and answers inquiries 3) Performs a variety of administrative duties 4) Answers incoming telephone calls 5) Collects co-payments and prior balances 6) Enters demographics and updates information on computer 7) Organizes bills and completes patient paperwork 8) Handles and tracks parking monies 9) Verifies insurance cards 10) Maintains cleanliness and organization of front desk and waiting room 11) Escorts patients to exam room 12) Handles sign-in and security procedures 13) Handles Time of Service (TOS) payment balance 14) Maintains patient confidentiality Telephone calls and emails regarding this position are not accepted. Please send all resumes with a cover letter to Kristen Schaap at Register to View

Job Title: NICU Respiratory Therapist Clinical Coordinator - JVMC Company: IASIS Healthcare Location: West Jordan, UT Description: Maintains oversight responsibility of the NICU unit, under the management of the Respiratory Director.Must maintain a high level of clinical expertise in order to provide assistance to the unit and also act as a resource to the nursing staff.Participates in performance improvement activities including ongoing education for the staff.Effectively interacts with patients, physicians, and other health team members while maintaining professional standards.Provides respiratory care services in accordance with specific physicians orders, departmental policies and procedures.Administers respiratory therapy treatments while understanding purpose of each and possible side affects.Sets up and monitors mechanical ventilators/ including oscillators.Performs airway management and tracheal suctioning.

Job Title: IT CLINICAL COORDINATOR Company: Via Christi Health System Location: Pittsburg, KS Description: The clinical application coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing and maintaining clinical information systems to ensure they meet user requirements, are installed according to plan, achieve critical outcomes and that end users are appropriately trained in their use.The clinical application coordinator will work collaboratively with Information Technology staff, clinical management and vendors while managing day-to-day operations.Duties include establishing and monitoring individual progress, job performance, resolving issues, preparing project status reports, coordinating activities and priorities with Information Technology leadership/staff, clinical leadership, end users and the vendor. The clinical application coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing and maintaining clinical information systems to ensure they meet user requirements, are installed according to plan, achieve critical outcomes and that end users are appropriately trained in their use.The clinical application coordinator will work collaboratively with Information Technology staff, clinical management and vendors while managing day-to-day operations.Duties include establishing and monitoring individual progress, job performance, resolving issues, preparing project status reports, coordinating activities and priorities with Information Technology leadership/staff, clinical leadership, end users and the vendor.

Job Title: PATIENT REGISTRATION REP I Company: Inova Health System Location: Centreville, VA Description: Registers patients accurately, efficiently and professionally to insure data base integrity and facilitate claims processing. Requirements: Ability to type/enter data accurately; ability to spell correct diagnosis, procedures, and patient names. Registration, scheduling, and/or clinical experience preferred. Education Requirements: High School diploma required. Some college preferred.

Job Title: Patient Registration Representative Per Diem-Patient Registration Services* Company: Sutter Healthcare Location: San Francisco, CA Description: Under the general direction of the Supervisor and / or Manager of Patient Registration Services, this position is responsible for collecting and entering patient demographic and insurance information into the medical centers registration computer system.Serving more than 200,000 patients annually, California Pacific Medical Center (located in beautiful San Francisco) provides a wide variety of services including: acute hospital care, a full range of post-acute care, home care and hospice services, outpatient medical care, and preventive, complementary, and educational services. The Medical Center also provides professional education and basic biomedical, clinical and behavioral research. Today, with its 1,254 licensed acute care beds and 25 residential beds, CPMC is one of the largest private, non-profit academic medical centers in California.