Community Health Worker – Emergency Medicine Research – (FT, 40 hrs, Days)

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It´s a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to alland is the largest safety-net hospital in New England. The hospital is also the primary teaching affiliate of the nationally ranked Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and a founding partner of Boston HealthNet an integrated health care delivery systems that includes many community health centers. BMC provides a full range of pediatric and adult care services, from primary to family medicine to advanced specialty care.

BMC is also committed to our employees, who are a very important piece to who we are. We pride ourselves in providing equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. BMC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Under the supervision of the Program Manager the Community Health Advocate is responsible for providing advocacy problem-solving and case management services to adult patients served by the High Touch, High Trust Program, developing an interdisciplinary service plan based on those identified needs, facilitating access to social service resources and other internal and external resources, monitoring the patients progress, and problem-solving with patients in role-appropriate ways to both accelerate and enhance access to concrete supports. Responsible for documentation in the electronic medical record and complying with all data entry, data integrity, and data tracking requirements for BMC and funding agencies contract monitoring reports as required.

Services provided may include: one-on-one work, family work, and/or interdisciplinary group work to meet the program’s goals. Community Health Advocates help plan the type and length of support needed in consultation with client, referral source, and MLP partner, and with the Program Manager and PI. This position requires good organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team and will require the Community Health Advocate to provide assessments and interventions both in the community as well as on the BMC campus.

1) Assessment:
* Provides problem-solving and case management services for patients (medical and social case management) under the supervision and direction of the Program Manager.
* Screens and assesses patients to identify any barriers to psychosocial health, to timely and appropriate care, and to concrete supports
* Formulates problem-solving and case management plans in partnership with supervisor and MLP partner

2) Addressing Needs
* Monitors patients progress via patients level of engagement in outpatient care and/or substance abuse programs, adherence to treatment plans, successful warm hand-offs to social service resources, and actual ability to access concrete supports
* Ensures that patients have and maintain medical insurance coverage for engagement in care.
* Assists with linking and scheduling outpatient visits and follow-up as needed
* Assists patient in addressing and overcoming barriers with a range of concrete supports, including but not limited to: healthcare support services, social work, financial assistance, child-care and caregiver support, housing, support with utility bills, food, financial entitlements, clothing, transportation, food pantries, violence prevention, social isolation and any other appropriate community resources.
Provides application support and facilitates warm hand-offs to social services as appropriate.
Partners with MLPB to secure legal specialists for patients when their barriers to concrete supports are legally acute/complex.
* Provides education, counsels, and supports clients. Uses a variety of culturally, linguistically and educationally appropriate strategies, in a variety of settings based on standardized MDPH CLAS standards. Coordinates with Interpreter Services, as needed.
* Develops and maintains strong relationships with the community and resources to ensure patient access
* Collaborates and coordinates with health care team members, including social work, to promote positive prevention, harm reduction.

3) Compliance and Contract reporting:
* Documents patient encounters, resource development efforts, and other interventions for each patient, including date, time, and signature in the electronic medical record and the research database.
* Timely data entry (generally within 1 week of receipt of data) into the electronic medical record and the research database
* Complies with weekly supervisory meetings for ongoing troubleshooting and data reporting
* Complies with weekly interdisciplinary group meetings (HT2 rounds) with the Program Manager, MLPB and the Medical Director for ongoing troubleshooting
* Complies with departmental, regulatory and contract requirements for documentation recording, and data collection, and submits department statistics and other records and reports within required time frames.
* Receives training as needed with our Community Health Advocate Subject Matter Expert to help with screenings and interventions.

4) Research
* Works closely with the Program Manager to ensure that patients are provided information about, and access to research studies and survivorship services and events.

5) Meets hospital-wide standards in the following areas:
* Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights and privacy
* Utilizes hospitals policies and standards as the basis for decision making and to support the hospitals mission and goals.
* Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures

6) Other Duties:
* Participates in quality improvement initiatives, grant reporting, and in the preparation of program summaries
* Assists in the preparation of abstract writing and presentations for national conferences
* Provides other administrative and special project assistance as required or assigned by Program Manager
* Remains knowledgeable of and follows appropriate policies, procedures, and work standards, including but not limited to, policy regarding hours of work, absenteeism, and tardiness.
* Maintains competency in areas of responsibility to ensure quality of care.
* Maintains strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information
* Attends hospital required and relevant training sessions or activities, as assigned by Program Manager
* Promotes a positive and collaborative work environment supportive of the hospitals missions and goals.
* Provides a link between the Emergency Department and other hospital departments.
* Adapts to changing departmental needs, including but not limited to, offering assistance to other team members, adjusting assignments, and other functions as determined by Medical Director
* Assists in orientation/training of new staff members and volunteers.
* Performs other duties assigned or as necessary.

Health and Safety Specialist

Position Purpose & Summary

The Health and Safety Professional will provide facility-wide coordination in all safety and environmental arenas including personal safety, safety system development and compliance, safety training, air, water, and waste program management as well as assisting in compliance strategies for these programs.
Coordination of the facility environmental health and safety (EHS) data management, processes, program development and implementation. This position will influence operational decisions with regard to capital expansion, and modification to existing operations to support continued compliance with Business Unit (BU), Corporate and regulatory agency requirements.

Principal Accountabilities

40% Support facility leadership by providing coordination, and assist plant operations in EHS compliance by ensuring proper record keeping of requirements.
Responsible for reporting obligations as required by local, state, federal and corporate requirements. Provide EHS technical assistance to the facility.

25% Develop, maintain, and monitor compliance tools at the facility for EHS compliance, and communicate and implement EHS requirements/regulations for the facility to support plant operations and the business unit.
Development of a sustainable proactive EHS compliance culture at the location.

10% Assist and verify thorough pre-job planning for employees and contractors, including, but not limited to documented job safety analyses and procedures, pre-job hazard assessments (PJHA), planning, documenting, and gaining.

10% Train plant personnel on EHS subjects and perform internal assessments of EHS compliance systems.

10% Implement and champion existing programs (BBS, HOP, etc.) and ISO standards and help support Starches and Sweeteners North America (SSNA) employees’ understanding of them.

5% Promote Cargill through involvement in community activities and professional organizations. On-call ability outside normal business hours to assist when needed and any other duties as assigned.

This position is posted internally as well as externally

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.

Required Qualifications
* Bachelors degree in Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) or related Technical field
* Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with safety and environmental regulations
* Knowledge of OSHA regulations such as, but not limited to, process safety management, process hazard analysis, hazard recognition/control, behavior based safety (BBS) principles and application
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Individual must be able to build strong relationships with both internal and
* external customers and participate effectively on cross-functional teams without direct supervisory responsibility of the team
* Demonstrated ability to interact with multiple levels of the facility and with outside agencies and customers
* Demonstrated experience in Program development and implementation of new or changing regulations
* Ability to adapt and learn in a changing work environment
* Ability to manage multiple priorities
* Strong attention to detail
* Microsoft Office Suite experience
* Ability to work with large amounts of data on multiple spreadsheets including formula writing
* Effective at interacting with regulatory agencies (low contact), facility leadership (high contact), plant personnel (high contact),
* attorneys (low contact) and consultants (medium contact)
* Ability to work independently
* Demonstrated strong problem-solving and analytical skills
* Excellent communication and presentation skills both verbal and written
* Ability to effectively interact throughout all levels and functions of the organization and with outside agencies
* Ability to be on-call outside normal business hours to assist when needed
* Ability to travel

Preferred Qualifications
* 5 Plus years experience in the EHS field
* 3 Plus years experience in the EHS field in an industrial setting
* Understanding of basic reliability concepts
* Professional certifications such as Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Professional Engineer (PE)
* Negotiations experience with regulatory agencies
* Six Sigma Kaizen Lean Tools
* BBS process implementation and management
* Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) development and training
* Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) experience
* Experience with facility response plans (FRP)
* Process implementation of EHS Policies and Systems
* Auditing experience
* Database application experience (MS Access, Oracle, etc.)

Home Health Aide – Hospice

City

Mankato

State

Minnesota

Telecommute

No

Department

Nursing

Position description

Provide personal care for patient according to plan of care to ensure activities of daily living are being met. Provide assistance with bathing, dressing, feeding, hair care, skin care, and nail care. Assist with ambulation, transfers, and exercises Take and record temperature, pulse and respiration. Provide non-sterile, simple dressing change, ostomy and catheter care. Remind patient to take prescribed medications. Provide home management assistance according to plan of care to ensure a safe home setting conducive to health promotion. Plan and prepare nutritional meals within dietary restrictions. Light Housekeeping. Assist with other household tasks including laundry, making beds, and grocery shopping. Communicate patient care provided and changes in-patient condition to ensure positive patient outcome. Document patient care on required form and submit to office on weekly basis. Notify Case Manager or Supervisor if problems or changes in-patient condition at the time of occurrence. Employee is willing to adjust personal schedule to accommodate department’s workload as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

Experience : Home Health experience preferred. Education: High School graduate or equivalent required. Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) or successful completion of one quarter/semester of clinicals and currently enrolled in a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) program is required at the time of hire. Valid Drivers License and personal transportation is required.

License or certification

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) required from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Exemption status

Non-exempt

Compensation Detail

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. The minimum pay rate is $13.67 per hour.

Benefits eligible

Yes

Schedule

Part Time

Hours / Pay period

64

Schedule details

8 hour shifts, …… .

Weekend schedule

Rotating weekends and holidays.

Site description

Mankato is one of the largest cities in southern MN and has earned several livability awards. Mankato’s economic growth leads Minnesota and is among the top in the nation. The city has a contiguous population area of 96,740 and 1.6 million people live within 60 miles of Mankato. Greater Mankato is centrally located in south central Minnesota, nestled in the scenic beauty of the Minnesota River Valley, with convenient access to Minneapolis-St. Paul just one hour away.

Category

Nursing, Other Patient Care

Career profile

Nursing

Job posting number

94082BR

Recruiter

Cassie Schlaak

Equal opportunity employer

Mayo Clinic is an equal opportunity educator and employer (including veterans and persons with disabilities).

Email

Credentialed Trainer, Electronic Health Record

imp.php?publisher=5c2760f7c8f999c2ad4eaa4ff338386f&rssjobid=52776&rssurlid=-4 Credentialed Trainer, Electronic Health RecordUCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAWere seeking Credentialed Trainers to train our employees on the upgraded version of CareConnect, UCLA Healths electronic health record. These positions are available for a 6-month contract, during which youll have the opportunity to conduct private and small group training for our employees. Youll also assist in writing curriculum, create training related activities and make sure employees are prepared to pass the proficiency test at the end of each class.Youll need a passion for the classroom and the ability to effectively teach adults using a variety of learning styles. A bachelor's degree is preferred, along with adult education and classroom teaching experience. Working knowledge of adult learning theory and best training approaches is highly desired.THE BENEFITS OF BELONGINGAs a valued full-time staff member of UCLA Health, youll be eligible for mid-level benefits. For more information, please visit http://www.uclahealthcareers.org or contact us The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

Associate Director, Scientific & Health Policy Initiatives

ISPOR Medical Technology Initiatives Responsible for all ISPOR medical technology related activities Develop medical technology strategic priorities Maintain an up to date knowledge of trends in the medical technology field Manage ISPOR medical technology working groups Develop strong relationship with members, collaborating organizations, and other stakeholders to gain support for group’s goals and to solicit input for new initiatives. Participate in collaborating organizations initiatives, including presentations as needed. Seek new contacts and relationship to expand ISPOR’s influence to achieve department or program objectives. ISPOR Scientific Strategic Development Significant contributor to the development of department and individual projects’ strategy and budget. Lead activities and initiatives to achieve agreed upon objectives and timelines while adhering to budgets. Maintain an up to date knowledge of trends and good practices in HEOR, and membership engagement. Manage ISPOR groups developed scientific articles and books. Collaborate with the meetings-program department to review and evaluate abstracts for all ISPOR Meetings. Collaborate with publications department on submissions of working groups scientific articles and books Collaborate with marketing and communications department to promote scientific and health policy products and initiatives. Train and supervise managers, interns in ISPOR policies and staff liaison duties

Public Health Medical Case Manager – Infectious Disease – (FT, 40 hrs, Days)

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It´s a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to alland is the largest safety-net hospital in New England. The hospital is also the primary teaching affiliate of the nationally ranked Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and a founding partner of Boston HealthNet an integrated health care delivery systems that includes many community health centers. BMC provides a full range of pediatric and adult care services, from primary to family medicine to advanced specialty care.

BMC is also committed to our employees, who are a very important piece to who we are. We pride ourselves in providing equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. BMC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

This position is a special role designed for the Public Health programs. The Medical Case Manager (MCM), Public Health Programs, is located in the Center for Infectious Diseases HIV Clinic and is responsible for providing medical case management services for HIV positive patients. The MCM is responsible for conducting comprehensive acuity assessments for all HIV-infected patients based on the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) required acuity tool. The MCM is responsible for collecting income eligibility for all patients they serve as part of program eligibility requirements. The MCM will provide comprehensive insurance assistance, risk and transmission counseling, medical, adherence, and treatment counseling; developing individual service plans (ISPs) based on those identified needs; facilitating referrals and access to social service benefits, concrete services, and other providers; monitoring patient progress and advocating on behalf of patients when they are unable to do so for themselves; complying with all data entry, data integrity, and data tracking requirements for BMC and MDPH (or other funder) contract monitoring reports. MCMs are expected to possess and utilize critical thinking and clinical skills in order to engage and retain patients in care, to reduce HIV viral loads and transmission risk. All MCM notes will be written in the appropriate format in the EMR. The MCM conducts all activities within the standards, regulations, and contract assurances of the MDPH contract., and data tracking requirements for BMC and MDPH (or other funder) contract monitoring reports. MCMs are expected to possess and utilize critical thinking and clinical skills in order to engage and retain patients in care, to reduce HIV viral loads and transmission risk. All MCM notes will be written in the appropriate format in the EMR. The MCM conducts all activities within the standards, regulations, and contract assurances of the MDPH contract.

MCM duties

Acuity assessment and income verification are non-negotiable eligibility requirements by MDPH in order to provide MCM services to any client Collects income verification on all patients, obtains back up documentation from patients and documents it appropriately every 6 months Performs acuity assessments based on the MDPH acuity scale at least every 6 months or more often as the patients needs change Refers patients to the appropriate tier of service based on acuity scale (basic, moderate, intensive) The MCMs will mostly work with moderate need patients but have the ability to work with all levels of need Individual Service Plans (ISPs) are a non-negotiable eligibility requirement by MDPH in order to provide MCM services to any moderate or intensive need client Assesses patients needs and develops flexible service plans (ISPs) and maintains regular updates of these plans, at least every 6 months or more often as needs change Work with patients on the ultimate goal of self-management Ensures that patients have and maintain HDAP coverage and other medical insurance necessary for engagement in care and work in concert with the Benefits Navigator team. Proactively work with patients anticipating their needs in advance and apply for services in advance if possible Proactively conduct chart reviews the week before clinic to assess needs of patients and remind them in advance of things they can do to prepare for their appointments Follow-up with patients in a very active manner, reminding them of plans or activities discussed Maintains an active caseload of patients and if patients no show/fall out of care work with the ARCH teams on re-engagement in care Conducts comprehensive and ongoing risk assessments and engages patients in risk reduction and positive prevention discussions and activities in context of the acuity reassessments. Addresses concrete service needs and encourages engagement into systems as needed. Links patients to a broad range of services, including, but not limited to: HIV support services, including community-based case management;
substance abuse treatment; mental health services; financial assistance; housing; food; financial entitlements; clothing; and transportation. Monitors patients progress via patients level of functioning, adherence to treatment plans, recovery/relapse process, and service needs. Performs and maintains all documentation in the electronic chart of patient encounters; resource development efforts; and other patient interventions and interactions, utilizing MDPH service codes for all such documented activities. Works with technical/data team on proactively tracking and monitoring compliance of the contract mandates for their patients Writes notes appropriately in the EMR and signs notes within 48 hours per hospital standards. Document all work done by MDPH mandated service codes in the EMR Develops and maintains strong relationships with community resources to ensure patient access. Assists with immigration and refugee issues; works with refugee services for coordination of concrete services and support. Assists with interpreter scheduling/coordinating. Collaborates and coordinates with medical and mental health team members to promote positive prevention, harm reduction and treatment adherence. Participates in multidisciplinary/staff/team meetings and activities. Acts in a manner that supports a positive and collaborative work environment supportive of the CIDs and BMCs missions and goals. Provides a link between the CID and other hospital departments. Adapts to changing departmental needs, including but not limited to, offering assistance to other team members, adjusting schedules and assignments, etc. Assists in orientation/training of new staff members, interns, and volunteers. Submits department statistics and other records and reports within required time frames. Maintains competency in areas of responsibility to ensure quality of care. Remains knowledgeable of and follows appropriate BMC and MDPH-relevant policies, procedures, and work standards. Maintains patient confidentiality; is comfortable handling sensitive personal information. Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures. Responsible for complying with all MDPH reporting requirements by maintaining accurate documentation and providing required data within stipulated times frames. Performs administrative functions as assigned by the Manager. Attends MDPH and other meetings as assigned by the Manager. Performs other duties as specified by supervisors.

Health and Safety Coordinator – Warrenton Lumber

Georgia-Pacific
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Health & Safety Coordinator Lumber Division located in Warrenton, GA.

Organizational Responsibility:
The Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator will report to the EH&S Manager and will have responsibilities for aspects of environmental, health and safety management at the Warrenton Lumber facility. Other responsibilities will include employee involvement in health and safety, maintaining effective safety committees and communications with plant, regional, and division safety and health personnel.

Contacts/Interfaces:
Internal (site): Interacts with key operations personnel such as the Plant Manager, Superintendents (Operations and Maintenance), Human Resources Manager, EH&S Manager, Environmental Manager, Quality Manager, maintenance and production personnel at all levels of the site organization.

A Day In The Life Typically Includes:
* Provides support to the Environmental Health & Safety Manager and site leadership team to achieve the EH&S vision through management commitment and employee ownership and engagement
* Assists (establishes and sustains) EH&S ownership by the line organization by providing support and understanding of the EH&S Risk Management System
* Conducts daily mill inspections independently and in conjunction with supervision and the safety committee/team
* Participates on and provides technical guidance to the mill safety committee/team
* Participates in the case management process for all incident and injuries for the facility
* Serves as a point of contact for all team members to understand and support H&S daily activities
* Participates in the development and implementation of risk assessment methods/systems for anticipating, identifying and evaluating hazards
* Provides support in the development, improvement, and implementation of training systems to meet facility needs
* Conducts training on health and safety to all employees or others as needed
* Utilizes development plans to grow EH&S skills and knowledge
* Assists with the development of short and long term EH&S goals and strategies
* Improves and implements existing or new training programs to develop employees skills and knowledge around EH&S
* Solicits feedback/input from others to better understand and improve EH&S initiatives
* Conducts risk assessments to proactively identify and evaluate environmental and safety hazards
* Assists with incident and near miss investigations to aggressively pinpoint and mitigate risks
* Effectively communicates compliance risk to the organization
* Actively involved and takes ownership in larger projects managed by others
* Effectively communicates regulatory and technical knowledge to operations staff to manage day-to-day compliance activities

What You Will Need:

Basic Qualifications:
* Bachelors degree or higher in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental, Engineering or similar technical degree
* Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to include but not limited to creating charts, formatting cells/formulas, creating presentations, training, and reports

What Will Put You Ahead?

Preferred Qualifications:
* Knowledge of OSHA compliance and recordkeeping
* Experience in an industrial of manufacturing setting (including internship and coop opportunities)
* Experience in building products

Want to learn more about Georgia-Pacific?

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.

This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf

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Principal Health Economic and Outcomes Research Specialist

Careers That Change Lives

Impact patient outcomes. Come for a job, stay for a career.

The Cardiac and Vascular Group brings all of our cardiac and vascular businesses together into one cross-functional, collaborative operating unit to employ the full breadth of our talent, technologies, products, services, and solutions to address the needs of customers and patients across the globe.

CARDIAC RHYTHM AND HEART FAILURE offers devices and therapies to treat abnormal heart rhythms, as well as cardiac diagnostic and monitoring solutions.

A Day in the Life

The Principal Health Economic and Outcomes Research (HEOR) Specialist will be a critical leader on the Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF) HEOR team. The Principal Specialist is responsible for providing strategic, analytical and methodological expertise to support 1) the development and implementation of strategic reimbursement and economic value initiatives for emerging and commercialized CRHF products, therapies and services on a global basis, and 2) the development of global health economic and outcomes evidence for CRHF products, therapies and services on a global basis. While this position may be called upon to support multiple therapies, a focus will be placed on the Patient Monitoring and Diagnostics business which seeks to transform patient care by using data, analytics and the ability to connect patients, caregivers and clinicians.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
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* Develop and execute global reimbursement and economic value strategies for integration into the development, sales and marketing of the portfolio of CRHF products, therapies and services
* Compares and evaluates the value of products and therapies with the clinical, economic, and quality of life outcomes data from clinical trials and/or epidemiology studies, registries, observational studies, modeling, surveys and meta-analysis.
* Develops country specific evidence to meet requirements for optimal reimbursement coverage and usage.
* Works closely with market access to help develop strategies and pricing programs, and standardize best practices.
* Works with clinical research to add relevant health outcomes and economic endpoints to clinical trials and biostatisticians to analyze and report study results.

Must Have: Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Master’s degree

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

5 years of post-graduate experience in healthcare industry working with health care data (medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, insurance, hospital, health system or health department) preferred

Nice to Have

PhD, MPH, or MHA

Postgraduate training or experience in health economics, health policy, epidemiology or health services research

Proven ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed organization

Proven relationship-building and maintaining skills with internal and external stakeholders including physician customers, hospital administrators or payers

Proven ability to strategically manage a portfolio of projects or initiatives with high business acumen

Experience in remote monitoring or device data capture analytics

Training and experience in health economics, health policy, epidemiology or health services research

Project management experience; demonstrated consultative mindset

Experience in healthcare industry (medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, insurance, hospital, health system)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially the ability to communicate complex analytical techniques in a way that is understandable by non-quantitative audiences

Experience in the analysis, synthesis, and presentation of complex data from multiple sources

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Day in the Life section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations – but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

EEO

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Admission Access Coordinator, Part Time, Patient Registration, INTEGRIS Health Edmond

Admission Access Coordinator, Part Time, Variable Shifts, Patient Registration

INTEGRIS Health Edmond

Job Code: 1062

Position Summary:

The Admission Access Coordinator serves as a liaison between physician, hospital and patient regarding registration, admission and scheduling. This position requires population specific competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires.

INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Essential Functions:

The Admission Access Coordinator responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Ensures excellent customer service by promptly greeting and answering patient/family questions and concerns in a positive manner

* Enters patients into registration and/or scheduling system accurately in a timely manner, verifies all previously obtained information, and initiates the pre-certification, pre-authorization and referral processes using multiple software and web pages to complete process following policies and guidelines outlined by individual departments and facilities as necessary.

* Responsible for meeting legal obligation to inform and educate patients regarding privacy laws, consent for treatment authorizations, financial contracts and advance directive rights and responsibilities; understands and interprets EMTALA, HIPAA and Fair Debt laws and practices

* Creates patient pre-registration account if necessary and verifies the procedure, surgery type (if required), physician and department schedule to ensure patient is promptly registered to initiate pre-certification process

* Refers uninsured or non-covered patients to the financial assistance team as appropriate according to policy.

* Analyzes insurance requirements for specific accounts based on knowledge of plan requirements for authorization, pre-certification, referral, and notification; understanding of insurance contracts, government health plans including Medicare, Medicaid, Indian Health and Workers Compensation and knowledge of guarantor rules, and accident/third party liability requirements

* Verifies insurance eligibility and interprets coverage and benefit levels; effectively communicates benefits and coverage to patients including collecting co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles

* Explains the billing process to patient and the office of their physician as it pertains to benefits and hospitalization if needed arranges payment options and refers the patient to the Patient Financial Advocate as appropriate

* Obtains appropriate releases and information; accurately identifies and verifies liable parties/insurance carriers by appropriate financial class and payor plan

* Collaborates to identify and rectify potential or actual barriers in meeting contractual obligations regarding pre-certification, referral, quality, and utilization review

* Adheres to all policies for collections, receipting, and handling of currency

* Achieves specific revenue cycle targets and goals as outlined in monthly performance scorecard maintaining accuracy requirements

* Ensures medicare medical necessity is met for scheduled or walk-in procedures by checking scheduled procedure and diagnosis codes against medicare local coverage determination policies and following the policies and procedures to mitigate risk to the organization if medical necessity check fails

* Safely transports patients by necessary means to appropriate location in a timely manner (Admitting only)

* Achieves specific revenue cycle targets and goals as outlined in monthly performance scorecard (Access Center Only)

* SMC only: Responsible for handling inpatient and outpatient bed placement through utilization of the hospital tracking system as well as communicating, the process with appropriate personnel. Responsible for recognizing the specific needs of diagnoses in regards to patient needs, doctor requests and levels of care offered by each floor. Maintains information on floor availability and overall hospital census as well as the inpatient bed log for permanent records and state and federal agencies.

Accountability:

Reports to the Department Director and/or Supervisor.

Required Physical Demands (Subject to Reasonable Accommodation):
Keyboarding/Dexterity: Frequently; activity exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
Standing/Walking: Frequently; activity exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
Strength (Lift/Carry/Push/Pull): Light (Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently)
Talking (Must be able to effectively communicate verbally): Yes
Seeing: Yes
Hearing: Yes
Color Acuity (Must be able to distinguish and identify colors): No

This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information.

Environmental Conditions:

Potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals. Must follow standard precautions.

All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.

Qualifications:

* High diploma or GED

* 2 years college coursework, 2 years experience in related field may be substituted for college work

* 2 years of work experience in healthcare financial, managed care, or medical assistance program, 2 additional years college course work may be substituted for work experience

* Previous experience in admitting, billing, or health insurance industry preferred

* Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Internet

* 40 wpm typing

* Knowledge of legal documents, full disclosure laws, credit analysis, and the fair debt collection practices preferred

* Knowledge of medical terminology, as evidenced by completion and passing grade in medical terminology class, 6-months experience in a medical office setting, or passing grade in medical terminology test

* Must be able to communicate effectively in English

Environmental Health and Safety Intern- Summer 2018

For nearly 90 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. Customers turn to Caterpillar to help them develop infrastructure, energy and natural resource assets. Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We don’t just build great products, we pair them with the newest digital technologies and analytics to solve problems and anticipate customer needs. We are bringing our industry into the Age of Smart Iron. A lasting legacy of talented and committed employees give Caterpillar its competitive edge. It is our team that has allowed this company to accomplish great things. From the construction of the Hoover Dam, to earthquake relief in Indonesia, our employees have never failed to give customers enduring results through superior service and innovation.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Caterpillar’s Environmental Health and Safety internships are focused on building technical competencies within the areas of sustainability, safety, ergonomics, and health and wellness

Session 2018: May 21, 2018 – August 10, 2018
This is a 40 hour per week assignment, lasting 12 weeks.

Besides exciting work, Corporate Interns will experience:

*Comprehensive internship orientation
*Tours of state-of-the-art manufacturing and research facilities
*Product Demonstrations
*Various social events
*Networking with leadership
*Intern roundtable discussions
*Business skill building
*Career discussion with leaders and experts
*Resume and Interview workshop
*3 paid days off and paid holidays
*And more!

Thousands of Caterpillar employees come into work every day. While they perform their daily tasks, they’re really contributing to the work of a powerful global team. At Caterpillar, we know that innovation happens step-by-step, piece-by-piece, person-by-person. Everyone has a vital role to play at our organization. Modest, small projects can grow and evolve into groundbreaking, world-changing technologies, machines, services and more through collaboration and teamwork in a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Caterpillar couldn’t be the company it is today without the men and women who shape it by producing their best work. Because employees power the success of Caterpillar, the company is committed to empowering the success of the employees. When employees win, so does Caterpillar!