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Emergency Department RN (30Hr, Evenings)
Kaiser Permanente 4.7
Kaiser Permanente job in Happy Valley, OR
Under general supervision and in collaboration with other members of the health care team, uses clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat human responses to actual or potential health problems. The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, directing, providing and evaluation nursing care for patients and coordinating nurses care activities with other health care disciplines.Essential Responsibilities:
Assessment: standard of performance: Performs accurate multi-system assessments, including; biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, education needs and discharge planning needs. Identifies deviations from normal on routine lab diagnostic tests. Reassesses patient throughout hospitalization. Performs complete discharge assessment.
Planning: standard of performance: Develops an individual nursing plan of care. Nursing plan of care is sensitive to the developmental needs of the patient. Coordinates patient care activities and discharge planning with other hospital and clinic departments and community agencies. Develops patient teaching plan and documents on care plan or teaching plan. Appropriately delegates patient care activities based on patients condition and scope of practice of other health care providers. Established priories for patient care. Classifies acuity level of assigned patients.
Implementation: standard of performance: Initiates appropriate measures based on protocol for the management of the medical and/or surgical patient. Bases nursing care on protocol in place for management of each patient. Correctly carries out the physicians plan of care. Accurately documents in the emr. Documents care according to policy and procedure. Utilizes a multidisciplinary approach when appropriate. Performs all necessary procedures correctly. Utilizes available teaching plans in addressing patient teaching needs. Accurately calculates and administers medications. Initiates appropriate measures in emergency situations.
Evaluation: standard of performance: Evaluates assessment methods, plan of care, and patients response to treatment. Participates in unit quality assurance activities.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
Minimum nine (9) months of RN experience.
One (1) year of current ED experience or successful completion of the Kaiser Permanente New Grad Internship Program in the ED
Education
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
License, Certification, Registration
Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire OR Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course within 6 months of hire
Registered Nurse License (Oregon)
NIH Stroke Scale Certificate within 3 months of hire
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Additional Requirements:
Computer keyboarding skills.
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous health care experience.
Bachelors degree in nursing or related field.
CEN preferred.
TNCC preferred.
Demonstrated ability to recognize and interpret cardiac dysrhythmias preferred.
A desire and ability to function within the nursing process preferred.
A desire and ability to function within professional and personnel standards as defined.
Ability to use and apply effective communication and interpersonal relationship skills preferred.
Notes:
4-week schedule pattern
$74k-87k yearly est. Auto-Apply 2d ago
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RN - Medical Surgical Oncology (KSMC / OnCall)
Kaiser Permanente 4.7
Kaiser Permanente job in Happy Valley, OR
Under general supervision and in collaboration with other members of the health care team, uses clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat human responses to actual or potential health problems. The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, directing, providing and evaluation nursing care for patients and coordinating nurses care activities with other health care disciplines.Essential Responsibilities:
Assessment: standard of performance: Performs accurate multi-system assessments, including; biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, education needs and discharge planning needs. Identifies deviations from normal on routine lab diagnostic tests. Reassesses patient throughout hospitalization. Performs complete discharge assessment.
Planning: standard of performance: Develops an individual nursing plan of care. Nursing plan of care is sensitive to the developmental needs of the patient. Coordinates patient care activities and discharge planning with other hospital and clinic departments and community agencies. Develops patient teaching plan and documents on care plan or teaching plan. Appropriately delegates patient care activities based on patients condition and scope of practice of other health care providers. Established priories for patient care. Classifies acuity level of assigned patients.
Implementation: standard of performance: Initiates appropriate measures based on protocol for the management of the medical and/or surgical patient. Bases nursing care on protocol in place for management of each patient. Correctly carries out the physicians plan of care. Accurately documents in the emr. Documents care according to policy and procedure. Utilizes a multidisciplinary approach when appropriate. Performs all necessary procedures correctly. Utilizes available teaching plans in addressing patient teaching needs. Accurately calculates and administers medications. Initiates appropriate measures in emergency situations.
Evaluation: standard of performance: Evaluates assessment methods, plan of care, and patients response to treatment. Participates in unit quality assurance activities.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
Minimum nine (9) months of RN experience.
Education
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
License, Certification, Registration
Registered Nurse License (Oregon)
Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
Computer keyboarding skills.
Successful completion of the Chemotherapy Certification (KP Competency) process and exam within six (6) to twelve (12) months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous health care experience.
Bachelors degree in nursing or related field.
Recent experience in acute care or skilled nursing, utilizing the nursing process, effective problem solving and communication skills
One (1) year of recent experience in oncology nursing specialty setting preferred
Experience with insulin drips preferred
Current ONS Chemotherapy card preferred
Current ONS Oncology Certified Nurse status preferred
Demonstrated clinical ability with oncology patient issues, cancer pain management, chemotherapy, and biotherapy administration preferred.
Notes:
Working days will vary based on business need.
$71k-88k yearly est. Auto-Apply 1d ago
RN First Assist, Sunnyside (40 hrs,)
Kaiser Permanente 4.7
Kaiser Permanente job in Happy Valley, OR
Provides assistance to the surgical team during the intra-operative phase of surgical care for the Northwest Surgical Services region. Works in collaboration with the surgeon and health care team in the performance of surgical procedures, including assessment, planning, directing, providing and evaluating advanced nursing care. All RNFAs will participate in a regional on-call rotation to provide surgical assistance for elective, emergent and urgent surgical cases.
Essential Responsibilities:
Representative Functions or Duties: Practice standards of performance: Pre-operative. Performs pre-operative assessment and evaluation. Collaborates with the surgical team on plan of care. Intra-operative: Provides knowledge based technical assistance to the surgeon during the operative procedure according to AORN standards, licensure, state regulation and facility/practice protocols, including: Using instruments and medical devices. Providing surgical exposure. Handling and/or cutting tissue. Providing hemostatis, clamp, cut, and ligate tissue as directed by the surgeon. Suturing as directed by the surgeon. Post-Operative. Evaluates the patient post-operatively according to facility protocols.
Assessment Standard of Performance & Planning: Communicates information so that continuity of care is maintained. Communicates with patient, family and other staff in a professional and courteous manner. Obtains and demonstrates the skills and knowledge needed to provide appropriate population based and culturally sensitive care to patients and families through education, training and experience. Provides continuous reassessment through the intra operative period. Utilizes knowledge of type of procedure to plan for appropriate set up.
Practice standards of performance: Function as an assistant in all surgical specialties at the direction of the attending surgeon. Performs RNFA responsibilities in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Oregon, institutional policies and procedures of Kaiser Permanente and the AORN Position Statement on RN First Assistants. Practice within limitations of preparation and experience. Demonstrate RNFA specific clinical skills. Review and update skills checklist on an ongoing basis as specified by policies of Kaiser Permanente. Intra operative nursing behaviors include: handling tissue, providing exposure, using instruments, clamp, cut, and legate as directed by the surgeon, providing homeostasis, suturing as directed by the surgeon. Assists with room preparation in collaboration with the Circulating Nurse and scrub person. Brings patient X-rays into room NOTE: Notifies Charge Nurse or designee if films are not available. Assists in patient transport to the operating room and patient transfer to the operating room table. Provides assistance to Anesthesia during induction. Participates in pre-op briefing time out process. Assists in patient position. Assists in patient preparation, i.e., prepping, catheterization, shaving, as necessary. Assists in patient draping. Sets up ESU, lights, suction for the sterile field. Monitors free counted items on the sterile field. Observes for breaks in sterile technique and takes appropriate action as necessary.
Assists with instrumentation and equipment as requested. Applies dressings and secures drainage tubes. Assists with patient transfer and positioning post operatively. Assists with room tear down and turn over in collaboration with the Circulating Nurse and scrub person. May perform pre and post-operative patient education as designated. Review chart for pertinent data. Assist in maintaining a safe environment and promoting efficiency in surgical. Procedures.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
Minimum two (2) years of peri-operative scrubbing and circulating experience in a KP ORor one (1) year experience as an RNFA in or outside of KP.
Education
Certification of Completion from AORN recognized RNFA course.
Successful completion of an RNFA program that meets the AORN Recommended Education Standards for RNFA and criteria for the CB.PMN acceptance program.
License, Certification, Registration
Registered Nurse License (Oregon)
Nurse Operating Room Certificate
Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
Meets all qualification of an RNFA as outlined in AORN Position Statement.
Must maintain CNOR and RN licensure with the required amount of Continuing Education.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum two (2) years of practice as an RNFA.
CRNFA certification preferred.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required upon hire/transfer preferred.
Notes:
Fair share call
$31k-50k yearly est. Auto-Apply 4d ago
Temporary RN, L&D (36hrs, Nights)
Kaiser Permanente 4.7
Kaiser Permanente job in Hillsboro, OR
Under general supervision and in collaboration with other members of the health care team, uses clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat human responses to actual or potential health problems. The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, directing, providing and evaluation nursing care for patients and coordinating nurses care activities with other health care disciplines.
Essential Responsibilities:
Assessment: standard of performance: Performs accurate multi-system assessments, including; biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, education needs and discharge planning needs. Identifies deviations from normal on routine lab diagnostic tests. Reassesses patient throughout hospitalization. Performs complete discharge assessment.
Planning: standard of performance: Develops an individual nursing plan of care. Nursing plan of care is sensitive to the developmental needs of the patient. Coordinates patient care activities and discharge planning with other hospital and clinic departments and community agencies. Develops patient teaching plan and documents on care plan or teaching plan. Appropriately delegates patient care activities based on patients condition and scope of practice of other health care providers. Established priories for patient care. Classifies acuity level of assigned patients.
Implementation: standard of performance: Initiates appropriate measures based on protocol for the management of the medical and/or surgical patient. Bases nursing care on protocol in place for management of each patient. Correctly carries out the physicians plan of care. Accurately documents in the EMR. Documents care according to policy and procedure. Utilizes a multidisciplinary approach when appropriate. Performs all necessary procedures correctly. Utilizes available teaching plans in addressing patient teaching needs. Accurately calculates and administers medications. Initiates appropriate measures in emergency situations.
Evaluation: standard of performance: Evaluates assessment methods, plan of care, and patients response to treatment. Participates in unit quality assurance activities.
Basic Qualifications: Experience
Minimum one (1) year of labor and delivery or post partum experience.
Education
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
License, Certification, Registration
This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.
Registered Nurse License (Washington) within 3 months of hire OR Compact License: Registered Nurse within 3 months of hire
Registered Nurse License (Oregon) within 3 months of hire
Neonatal Resuscitation Program required at hire
Basic Life Support required at hire
Additional Requirements:
Computer keyboarding skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of high risk medication administration (Magnesium/Oxytocin/Insulin).
Demonstrated knowledge to support maternal-newborn teaching.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous health care experience.
Bachelors degree in nursing or related field.
Minimum three (3) years of labor and delivery experience.
Minimum three (3) years of postpartum experience.
Minimum one (1) year of medical/surgical nursing experience.
$69k-119k yearly est. Auto-Apply 3d ago
BH Associate Clinician - Family Practice
Peace Health 4.1
Vancouver, WA job
Hiring Bonus may be available! PeaceHealth is seeking a BH Associate Clinician for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $41.03 - $61.55. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
Job Summary
The Behavioral Health Associate Clinician is a core member of the collaborative care team. Working with the patient's medical provider, psychiatric consultant, and the larger primary care team, provides care coordination and brief intervention treatment, supporting patients on an assigned patient caseload. Working under the direct supervision of an Clinical Psychologist, LICSW, or LCSW, participates in diagnosis and treatment planning; coordinating treatment; providing proactive follow-up of treatment response; alerting the Primary Care Provider when the patient is not improving; supporting medication management with psychiatric consultant; facilitating communication with the psychiatric consultant regarding treatment changes; offer brief treatment using evidence-based techniques such as motivational interviewing, behavioral activation, and problem-solving treatment.
Details of the position
* Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders. Facilitate patient engagement and follow-up care.
* Evaluates and provides interventions to improve a patient's cognitive, social, vocational, spiritual, and emotional functioning, utilizing natural and community supports when possible.
* Provides urgent/crisis evaluations, interventions, and safety planning.
* Together with consumer and natural supports, identifies key problems, strengths, and resources to be addressed in the treatment plan.
* Provide or facilitate in-clinic or outside referrals to evidence-based psychosocial treatments as clinically indicated.
* Participate in regularly scheduled consultation with the psychiatrist and communicate resulting treatment recommendations to the patient's medical provider.
* Systematically track treatment response in a registry and monitor patients (in person, by video, or by telephone) for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications.
* Support psychotropic medication management with supervision of psychiatrist as prescribed by medical providers, focusing on treatment adherence monitoring, side effects, and effectiveness of treatment.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* What you bring
* Master's Degree Required: Social Work.
* Minimum of 2 years Preferred: Employment in a healthcare setting or community agency dealing with health, mental health, care management, and/or children and family/social welfare issues.
* Preferred: Understanding of, or experience in diagnosis and treatment of patients with complex mental health conditions.
Credentials
* Required: Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical License - WA (Washington Requirement).
* Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.
$32k-38k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Adjudicator, Provider Claims-On the phone
Molina Healthcare Inc. 4.4
Vancouver, WA job
Provides support for provider claims adjudication activities including responding to providers to address claim issues, and researching, investigating and ensuring appropriate resolution of claims. * Provides support for resolution of provider claims issues, including claims paid incorrectly; analyzes systems and collaborates with respective operational areas/provider billing to facilitate resolution.
* Collaborates with the member enrollment, provider information management, benefits configuration and claims processing teams to appropriately address provider claim issues.
* Responds to incoming calls from providers regarding claims inquiries - provides excellent customer service, support and issue resolution; documents all calls and interactions.
* Assists in reviews of state and federal complaints related to claims.
* Collaborates with other internal departments to determine appropriate resolution of claims issues.
* Researches claims tracers, adjustments, and resubmissions of claims.
* Adjudicates or readjudicates high volumes of claims in a timely manner.
* Manages defect reduction by identifying and communicating claims error issues and potential solutions to leadership.
* Meets claims department quality and production standards.
* Supports claims department initiatives to improve overall claims function efficiency.
* Completes basic claims projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications
* At least 2 years of experience in a clerical role in a claims, and/or customer service setting, including experience in provider claims investigation/research/resolution/reimbursement methodology analysis within a managed care organization, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
* Research and data analysis skills.
* Organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Time-management skills, and ability to manage simultaneous projects and tasks to meet internal deadlines.
* Customer service experience.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills.
* Microsoft Office suite and applicable software programs proficiency.
To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board.
Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V
Pay Range: $21.65 - $38.37 / HOURLY
* Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
About Us
Molina Healthcare is a nationwide fortune 500 organization with a mission to provide quality healthcare to people receiving government assistance. If you are seeking a meaningful opportunity in a team-oriented environment, come be a part of a highly engaged workforce dedicated to our mission. Bring your passion and talents and together we can make a difference in the lives of others. Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.
$21.7-38.4 hourly 20d ago
Supervisor, Pharmacy Operations/Call Center
Molina Healthcare Inc. 4.4
Vancouver, WA job
Leads and supervises a team of pharmacy call center representatives and operations staff responsible to ensure that members have access to medically necessary prescription drugs. Contributes to overarching pharmacy strategy for optimization of medication related health care outcomes, and quality cost-effective member care.
Essential Job Duties
* Hires, trains, develops, and supervises a team of pharmacy service representatives supporting processes involved with Medicare Stars and Pharmacy quality operations.
* Ensures that average phone call handle time, average speed to answer, and average hold time are compliant with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations.
* Ensures that adequate staffing coverage is present at all times of operation.
* Assists pharmacy leadership with monitoring and oversight of Molina's contracted Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) for pharmacy contractually delegated functions.
* Responsible for key performance indicators (KPI) reporting to department leadership on a monthly basis.
* Participates, researches, and validates materials for both internal and external program audits.
* Acts as liaison to internal and external customers to ensure prompt resolution of identified issues.
* Assists pharmacy leadership in the collection and tabulation of data for reporting purposes and maintains files of confidential information submitted for review.
* Assures that activities and processes are compliant with CMS, National Committee of Quality Assurance (NCQA) guidelines, and Molina policies and procedures.
* Participates in the daily workload of the department, performing Representative duties as needed.
* Facilitates interviews with pharmacy service representative job applicants, and provides hiring recommendations to leadership.
* Provides coaching for pharmacy representatives, and helps identify and provide for training needs in collaboration with pharmacy leadership.
* Communicates effectively with practitioners and pharmacists.
* Collaborates with and keeps pharmacy leadership apprised of operational issues, including staffing resources, program and system needs.
* Assists with development of and maintenance of pharmacy policies and procedures
* Participates in the development of programs designed to enhance preferential or required targeted drugs or supplies.
Required Qualifications
* At least 5 years of experience in health care, preferably within a health-related call center environment, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
* Knowledge of prescription drug products, dosage forms and usage.
* Experience designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating metrics that measure call center agent productivity.
* Working knowledge of medical/pharmacy terminology
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Microsoft Office suite, and applicable software program(s) proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
* Supervisory/leadership experience.
* Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) and/or state pharmacy technician license (state specific if state required). If licensed, license must be active and unrestricted in state of practice.
* Call center experience.
* Managed care experience.
To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board.
Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V
Pay Range: $55,706.51 - $80,464.96 / ANNUAL
* Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
About Us
Molina Healthcare is a nationwide fortune 500 organization with a mission to provide quality healthcare to people receiving government assistance. If you are seeking a meaningful opportunity in a team-oriented environment, come be a part of a highly engaged workforce dedicated to our mission. Bring your passion and talents and together we can make a difference in the lives of others. Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.
$55.7k-80.5k yearly 20d ago
Manager, Provider Relations HP (Washington Healthplan)
Molina Healthcare Inc. 4.4
Vancouver, WA job
* This role will support Providers in the state of Washington Molina Health Plan Network Provider Relations jobs are responsible for network development, network adequacy and provider training and education, in alignment with Molina Healthcare's overall mission, core values, and strategic plan and in compliance with all relevant federal, state and local regulations. Provider Relations staff are the primary point of contact between Molina Healthcare and contracted provider network. In partnership with Director, manages and coordinates the Provider Services activities for the state health plan. Works with direct management, corporate, and staff to develop and implement standardized provider servicing and relationship management plans.
Job Duties
Manages the Plan's Provider Relations functions and team members. Responsible for the daily operations of the department working collaboratively with other operational departments and functional business unit stakeholders to lead or support various Provider Services functions with an emphasis on contracting, education, outreach and resolving provider inquiries.
* In conjunction with the Director, Provider Network Management & Operations, develops health plan-specific provider contracting strategies, identifying specialties and geographic locations on which to concentrate resources for purposes of establishing a sufficient network of Participating Providers to serve the health care needs of the Plan's patients or members.
* Oversees and leads the functions of the external provider representatives, including developing and/or presenting policies and procedures, training materials, and reports to meet internal/external standards.
* Manages and directs the Provider Service staff including hiring, training and evaluating performance.
* Assists with ongoing provider network development and the education of contracted network providers regarding plan procedures and claim payment policies.
* Develops and implements tracking tools to ensure timely issue resolution and compliance with all applicable standards.
* Oversees appropriate and timely intervention/communication when providers have issues or complaints (e.g., problems with claims and encounter data, eligibility, reimbursement, and provider website).
* Serves as a resource to support Plan's initiatives and help ensure regulatory requirements and strategic goals are realized.
* Ensures appropriate cross-departmental communication of Provider Service's initiatives and contracted network provider issues.
* Designs and implements programs to build and nurture positive relationships between contracted providers, ancillary providers, hospital facilities and Plan.
* Develops and implements strategies to increase provider engagement in HEDIS and quality initiatives.
* Engages contracted network providers regarding cost control initiatives, Medical Care Ratio (MCR), non-emergent utilization, and CAHPS to positively influence future trends.
* Develops and implements strategies to reduce member access grievances with contracted providers.
* Oversees the IHH program and ensures IHH program alignment with department requirements, provider education and oversight, and general management of the IHH program
* Approximately 10-20% travel, mostly daytime, thoughout the state of Washington
Job Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree in Health or Business related field or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
* 5-7 years experience servicing individual and groups of physicians, hospitals, integrated delivery systems, and ancillary providers with Medicaid and/or Medicare products
* 5+ years previous managed healthcare experience.
* Previous experience with community agencies and providers.
* Experience demonstrating working familiarity with various managed healthcare provider compensation methodologies, primarily across Medicare or Medicaid lines of business, including but not limited to: fee-for service, value-based contracts, capitation and delegation models, and various forms of risk, ASO, agreements, etc.
* Experience with preparing and presenting formal presentations.
* 2+ years in a direct or matrix leadership position
* Min. 2 years experience managing/supervising employees.
PREFERRED EDUCATION:
Master's Degree in Health or Business related field
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
* 5-7 years managed healthcare administration experience.
* Specific experience in provider services, operations, and/or contract negotiations in a Medicare and Medicaid managed healthcare setting, ideally with different provider types (e.g., physician, groups and hospitals).
To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing.
Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.
Pay Range: $80,168 - $149,028 / ANNUAL
* Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
About Us
Molina Healthcare is a nationwide fortune 500 organization with a mission to provide quality healthcare to people receiving government assistance. If you are seeking a meaningful opportunity in a team-oriented environment, come be a part of a highly engaged workforce dedicated to our mission. Bring your passion and talents and together we can make a difference in the lives of others. Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.
$80.2k-149k yearly 10d ago
Pharmacy Stars Improvement Lead
Humana 4.8
Salem, OR job
**Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first** The Pharmacy Stars Improvement Lead will be a part of a collaborative Pharmacy Stars team which is accountable for Humana's Stars patient safety measure performance. The Pharmacy Stars Improvement Lead will autonomously develops, implements, and manages clinical program strategies to improve Medicare members' medication adherence and appropriate medication use with specific focus on telehealth and in-home methods of care delivery. The Pharmacy Stars Improvement Lead exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks, works under minimal supervision, and analyzes variable factors to determine the best course of action.
**Use your skills to make an impact**
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Health Care or a related field
+ 2 or more years of project leadership experience
+ Prior Medicare/Medicaid experience
+ Strategic thinking and planning capabilities; organized and detail-oriented
+ Excellent communication skills
+ Enthusiasm and motivation essential; a confident change-agent; strong presentation skills (oral and written)
+ Ability to operate under tight deadlines
+ Successful track record in facilitating and consulting across teams and managing projects
+ Ability to learn quickly, work under pressure and timeline, work with ambiguity, and make complex decisions as necessary to meet business need
+ Ability to assimilate, analyze, draw conclusions, and make recommendations from complex data
+ Comprehensive knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Master's Degree in Business Administration, Health Administration or a related field
+ Provider relations experience
+ Prior managed care experience
+ Understanding of metrics, trends and the ability to analyze and identify gaps in care
+ Proven organizational and prioritization skills and ability to collaborate with multiple departments a plus
+ Understanding of CMS Stars and performance measure knowledge and experience a plus
+ Background working in quality improvements
**Additional Information:**
As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.
**Work at home requirements:**
To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:
At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
**SSN Alert:**
Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from ******************** with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana's secure website.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
**Scheduled Weekly Hours**
40
**Pay Range**
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$104,000 - $143,000 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
**Description of Benefits**
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
Application Deadline: 01-15-2026
**About us**
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first - for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.
**Equal Opportunity Employer**
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our ***************************************************************************
$104k-143k yearly Easy Apply 15d ago
Actuary Intern Bachelor's Intern
Kaiser Permanente 4.7
Kaiser Permanente job in Portland, OR
2026 Summer Intern Department Details: The Healthcare Economics (HCE) team within the Actuarial Services department provides actionable insights on expense trends to KP's business. We leverage our business knowledge and technical skills to connect different data sources and analyze the data critically to generate those insights.
Internship Projects:
Use advanced analytics methods to improve our effectiveness
Leverage GenAI tools to automate and simplify our analytics processes
Improve efficiency and maintainability of our code base
Target Majors:
Computer Science; Math/Statistics; Data Science
Target Skillset:
Experience working with GenAI tools
Python skills
SQL skills
GitHub
Curiosity
Job Summary:
Lay the groundwork for a dynamic future with an industry leader. At Kaiser Permanente, youll forge lasting relationships with colleagues across the organization while enjoying the opportunity to grow your experience and hone your expertise on assignments that have real impact. Our interns have worked on everything from analyzing financial software and developing new marketing strategies, to designing mobile apps and helping clinicians improve care delivery. We want you to get the most out of your time here and will give you projects that challenge you to think freely, question thoroughly, and explore deeply.
Essential Responsibilities:
* Contributing to a designated project or initiative to meet a KP business objective.
* Report development and analytics.
* Project management - planning, execution, and measurement.
* Learning new applications needed to complete assignments or support the execution of business objectives.
* Job shadowing in other functional areas.
* Performing additional duties as required.
$82k-132k yearly est. 6d ago
Facilities Maintenance Engineer - LME
Kaiser Permanente 4.7
Kaiser Permanente job in Hillsboro, OR
Under general supervision of the Maintenance Manager, Chief Engineer, or their designee, and provides continuous mechanical and electrical support service and repairs necessary to effectively maintain the safe operation of Kaiser Permanente facilities. Resolve and document all trouble calls relating to mechanical and electrical equipment.
Essential Responsibilities:
* Responds to and resolves emergency maintenance calls.
* Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment, physical structure and associated equipment, including mechanical, electrical repairs and other duties relating to facility maintenance.
* Performs watch standing activities on physical plant equipment, including chemical analysis and treatment.
* Checks and replenishes supplies of fuel, materials, maintenance supplies, and repair parts.
* Performs fire and life safety inspections, and maintains appropriate records.
* Properly identifies and documents work which needs to be performed on equipment.
* Maintains appropriate documentation of work performed.
* Evaluates building equipment and systems; recommends changes, additions or deletions.
* Assists with new building or expansion start-ups when needed.
* Assists with snow and ice removal when needed.
* Performs building maintenance, repairs as required.
* Performs building inspections and equipment safety testing as required.
* Performs all related tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Manager or the Chief Engineer, or their designee.
* Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and clear communication both verbal and written.
$43k-53k yearly est. 16d ago
Senior Learning Design Professional
Humana 4.8
Salem, OR job
**Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first** With over 10 million sales interactions annually, Humana understands that while great products are important, it's the quality of our service that truly defines us. We know that when our members and prospects have delightful and memorable experiences, it strengthens their connection with us and enables us to put their Health First. After all, a health services company that has multiple ways to improve the lives of its customers is uniquely positioned to put those customers at the center of everything it does.
IFG is a subsidiary of Humana
The Senior Learning Design Professional uses instructional design, cognitive psychology and adult learning theory to determine the appropriate solution to a knowledge or performance gap. The Senior Learning Design Professional work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
**Position Overview**
The Senior Learning Design Professional leads the design and development of engaging, effective learning experiences that drive performance improvement for Medicare Advantage sales agents and agency partners. This role requires deep expertise in instructional design, eLearning development, and adult learning principles, combined with the ability to translate complex Medicare regulations and sales strategies into accessible, actionable training content.
**Key Responsibilities**
**Learning Solution Design & Development**
+ Analyze learning needsthrough stakeholder consultation, performance data analysis,and needsassessments to determineappropriate learninginterventions.
+ Design and develop multi-modal learning solutions including eLearning modules, instructor-led training materials(slide decks, facilitator guides), performance support tools(meeting-in-a-box, job aids), microlearning assets, and mobile learning experiences that reflect diverse representation and are accessible to all learners.
+ Write clear, measurable learningobjectives,and design performance assessments thatvalidatelearning transfer and business impact.
+ Create storyboards, scripts, and interactive eLearning courses using industry-standard authoring tools (Articulate Storyline, Rise,Vyond, Cornerstone).
+ Develop visual assets and multimedia content that enhance learner engagement and knowledge retention while meeting WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards.
+ Ensure all learning content meets compliance requirements for Medicare Advantage andmaintains CMS regulatory alignment.
+ Design content that accommodates multiple carriers' products, policies, and processes (Humana plus 10+ other insurance carriers).
+ Write authentic and valid knowledge assessments.
**Learning Facilitation**
+ Facilitate engaging virtual instructor-led sales skills and leadership training as well as ad hoc team building exercises.
**Stakeholder Partnership & Consultation**
+ Partner with subject matter experts, compliance leaders, sales managers, and agency principals to gather content requirements andvalidateaccuracy.
+ Conduct consultative needs analysis todeterminewhether learning solutions are necessary or if alternative performance interventions are moreappropriate.
+ Present design concepts and prototypes to stakeholders, incorporating feedback whilemaintaininginstructional integrity.
+ Educate stakeholders on adult learning principles andevidence-based instructional strategies.
**Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement**
+ With our organizationeffectivenessprogressional, track and analyze training program effectiveness through learner satisfaction surveys, knowledge assessments,completion rates,and performance metrics.
+ Conduct regular content audits to ensure materialsremaincurrent with Medicare regulations, product updates, and industry changes.
+ Implement iterative improvements based on learner feedback, performance data, and evolving business needs.
+ Maintain content version control and documentation in SharePoint andourlearning management system(Cornerstone).
**Learning Technology & Innovation**
+ Leverage Cornerstone LMS capabilities to deliver personalized learning paths and track learner progress.
+ Utilize collaboration tools (Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Zoom, Lucid Chart, PowerPoint) tofacilitatecontent review processes and knowledge sharing.
+ Explore and recommend emerging learning technologies.
+ Contribute to learning design standards, templates, and best practices documentation.
**Use your skills to make an impact**
**Required Qualifications**
**Education & Experience**
+ Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Psychology, Communications, or related field
+ 5+ years of learning design and eLearning development experience
+ Demonstrated experience designing learning solutions for complex,highlyregulated subject matter
+ Portfolioshowcasingdiverse learning deliverables (eLearning, blended learning, performance support)
**Technical Skills**
+ **Expert** **proficiency** **in eLearning authoring tools:** Articulate Storyline 360, Rise 360, Vyond
+ **Strong** **proficiency** **in:** Learning Management Systems (Cornerstone preferred),Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), Microsoft Teams, SharePoint
+ **Working knowledge of** **:** SCORM/xAPIstandards, basic HTML/CSS
+ **Audio/visual production skills:** Audio editing (Adobe Audition), video editing (AdobeAfterEffects,Adobe Premiere), graphic design (Adobe Creative Suite basics)
+ **General tech-savviness:** Comfortable learning new platforms quickly, troubleshooting technical issues, and adapting to evolving technology landscape
**Knowledge & Competencies**
+ Deep understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design models (LLAMA,SAM, Backwards Design, Kirkpatricklevels of evaluation,Cathy Moore'sAction Mapping, Bloom's Taxonomy), and evidence-based learning strategies
+ Ability to translate complex, technical subject matter (like Medicare Advantage plan structures, CMS regulations, sales methodologies) into clear, engaging learning content
+ Well-versed in psychometrics
+ Engagingfacilitator in virtual environments
+ **Business acumen:** Data-driven decision-making mindset; ability to connect learning solutions to business outcomes and ROI
+ Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines
+ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
+ Collaborative mindset with ability to navigate competing stakeholder priorities
+ Experience with accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508)
+ Familiarity with learning analytics and data visualization tools (Power BI)
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Master's degree in Instructional Design, Learning and Performance, Education, or related field
+ Experience in healthcare, insurance, or other highly regulated industry
+ Knowledge of Medicare Advantage products, sales processes, or insurance compliance
**Additional Information**
**Virtual Pre-Screen**
As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an exciting interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.
If you are selected for a first round interview, you will receive an email correspondence (please be sure to check your spam or junk folders often to ensure communication isn't missed) inviting you to participate in a HireVue interview. In this interview, you will listen to a set of interview questions over your phone or text and you will provide recorded responses to each question. You should anticipate this interview to take about 15 to 30 minutes. Your recorded interview will be reviewed and you will subsequently be informed if you will be moving forward to next round of interviews.
Alert: Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants selected for leader review may be asked to provide their social security number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from ******************** with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana's secure website.
**Work-At-Home Requirements**
At minimum, a download speed of 25 mbps and an upload speed of 10 mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense. Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information
Any Humana associate who speaks with a member in a language other than English must take a language proficiency assessment, provided by an outside vendor, to ensure competency. Applicants will be required to take the Interagency Language Rating (ILR) test as provided by the Federal Government.
**Team Culture & Working Environment**
**About IFG** **and Our Team**
Innovative Financial Group (IFG) is a subsidiary of Humana that operates as a field marketing organization (FMO), selling Medicare Advantage and supplemental insurance products from 10+ carriers-not just Humana. Our learning design team supports IFG's call center agents and agency partners, creating training that helps them navigate multiple carriers' products, regulations, and sales processes.
We're a newly formed team building IFG University from the ground up-we've selected Cornerstone as our LMS, we're designing our content strategy based on comprehensive stakeholder research, and we're establishing processes that will scale. This is a unique opportunity to shape the foundation of a learning function and make a lasting impact.
**What We Value**
+ **Collaboration over silos:** We break down barriers between Marketing, Training, Communications, and Learning Design.
+ **Learner-centricity:** We design back from what agents need, notwhat'seasiest for us.
+ **Data-informed decisions:** We measure what matters and continuously improve.
+ **Intellectual curiosity:** We embrace complex subject matter and find ways to make it accessibleanddigestible.
+ **Inclusive leadership:** We create space for diverse perspectives and challenge assumptions respectfully.
+ **Agility:** We move quickly, learn from experiments, and adapt based on feedback.
+ **Friendly and Fun:** Weinteract with others in a positive way and know that learning should be enjoyable!
**Work Model**
+ **Remote work with up to 10% travel** for team meetings, training delivery, or stakeholder sessions
+ Collaborative team culture with regular synchronization and knowledge sharing
+ Opportunities for professional development and skill building
+ Supportive leadership committed to your growth and success
**Our Commitment to Inclusion & Accessibility**
Every member of our team is responsible for creating learning experiences that reflect diverse representation and are inclusive and accessible to all learners. This includes:
+ Designing content that features diverse learner personas and scenarios.
+ Ensuring all digital learning materials meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards (screen reader compatibility, captions, color contrast, keyboard navigation).
+ Using inclusive language,interrogating biases,and avoiding assumptionsabout learners' backgrounds, abilities, or experiences.
+ Creating multiple pathways for learners todemonstrateknowledge and accommodate differentabilitiesandlearning preferences.
+ Continuously seeking feedback from diverse learner populations to improve inclusivity.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
**Scheduled Weekly Hours**
40
**Pay Range**
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$71,100 - $97,800 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
**Description of Benefits**
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
Application Deadline: 01-15-2026
**About us**
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first - for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.
**Equal Opportunity Employer**
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our ***************************************************************************
$71.1k-97.8k yearly Easy Apply 2d ago
Aide, Cafeteria
Kaiser Permanente 4.7
Kaiser Permanente job in Happy Valley, OR
Under the direction of the Department Manager or Supervisor, cashier in the cafeteria, assist in set up and maintaining cafe serving area, clean cafeteria area according to hospital and state quality and sanitary standards. Essential Responsibilities:
+ Prepare coffee as needed. Assemble and deliver coffee service and catering items. Prepare steam table items and serving area prior to each meal period. Service meals to guests in a courteous, pleasant manner. Maintain cleanliness in serving area and dining room tables. Collect money and make change for cafeteria patrons. Maintain cash register in accordance with business office procedures. Complete appropriate records and make drops in safe. Set up cafeteria for meal service.
+ Portion and wrap food items accurately and attractively. Stock items for cafeteria. Store items received by department in assigned area. Rotate stock so that new items are used last (includes all case goods). Maintain menu board and posted menus. Complete cleaning assignments according to daily and weekly. Perform dishwashing duties as necessary. Maintain good interpersonal relationship with cafeteria patrons, staff and other departments. Answer telephone, receiving and distributing messages to appropriate members of the department. Maintain security by unlocking the entire kitchen each morning. Lock the kitchen each evening.
+ Expected Behavior Standards: Follows appropriate policies and procedures for use of time in work environment, including absenteeism and tardiness. Monitors and takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences. Returns promptly from breaks and schedules them in concert with co-workers to provide appropriate coverage of unit and client care activities. Consistently on time and ready to work at the start of shift as well as assignments completed at end of shift. Maintains confidentiality of al client and organizational records. Releases information according to established policy/procedure. Demonstrates a positive attitude while at the work site.
+ Does not conduct personal conversations when members are waiting for service. Does not discuss other staff members, organization, or medical care in public areas. Identifies self by utilizing name tags and verbally introducing self by name, title and/or department. Addresses members by their proper titles and last name. Provides assistance to customers or connect customers to appropriate person when needed. Applies the same courtesy standards to customers on the telephone as in person.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
+ N/A
Education
+ N/A
License, Certification, Registration
+ Food Handler Certificate (Oregon)
Additional Requirements:
+ Recent restaurant or health care food service experience in the following required: Host/Hostess, Cashier, Stock Salad Bar.
+ Catering, banquets and luncheons.
+ Must have effective oral communications skills, be able to write legibly, read, and follow written instructions. Must demonstrate ability to organize and perform work without close supervision.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ One (1) year of restaurant/institutional food service, cashier and catering experience.
+ Knowledge of cash registers, Excellent customer service skills.
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Aide, Cafeteria
LOCATION: Clackamas, Oregon
REQNUMBER: 1396900
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
$29k-34k yearly est. 5d ago
MSW-Dual
Kaiser Permanente 4.7
Kaiser Permanente job in Happy Valley, OR
The Social Worker provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments to members. Social work services are designed to support and maximize the members ability to better direct their own health care experience through the use of assessment and intervention, educational programs, and linkage to health plan and community resources. The Social Worker encourages respect for individuality, independence and patient choice and collaborates on policies and systems that respect the cultural, religions, and ethnic differences among patients and families. Social work contributes to the medical teams understanding of patient beliefs, behaviors, and barriers regarding the members illness.
Essential Responsibilities:
* Uses age appropriate assessment and intervention skills. Able to use a range of interventions, depending upon the needs of the patient/family.
* Assists members in developing cost effective, appropriate health care plans through optimizing the members personal resources as well as community and Kaiser Permanente resources and programs.
* Promotes multi-disciplinary care that is patient-centered and considers all aspects of members personal, psychological, economic, and cultural needs.
* Maintains thorough knowledge of Kaiser Permanente services/benefits, public/private community resources, as well as federal/state laws which effect health care planning.
* Completes required documentation of services and Social Work plan of care per department policy.
* Participates in program development, orientation, and educational activities which further members capacity to better direct their own health care experience.
$51k-63k yearly est. 29d ago
Addiction Counselor - Fridays plus scheduled call - Vancouver, WA
Kaiser Permanente 4.7
Kaiser Permanente job in Vancouver, WA
Addiction Medicine (AM) Counselors provide engagement, counseling, and case management services to members that are struggling with substance use disorders. AM Counselors are generalists who are flexible in their job duties serving a population that has a variety of needs including treatment for substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorders, and support and education for their family members. AM Counselors function within a multidisciplinary treatment team to support members that present in all phases of readiness for change.
Essential Responsibilities:
+ Provide high quality clinical services (individual, group, and family) to our adult and adolescent members through screening, assessment, diagnosis, and formulation/implementation of service plan in outpatient or residential settings. Provide all care in accordance with accepted best practice standards and department protocols (including supervision). Provide case management through appropriate triaging and referrals, consultation with other providers, contact with members and their families, and coordinating with outside agencies. Coordinate care for patients receiving medications from the Addiction Medicine Medical Team.
+ Document all member care in the electronic medical record in accordance with accepted medical/legal standards.
+ Provide other member or department services, such as program development, in-service training, and participation in process improvement activities.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
+ Minimum one (1) year working in a setting that is specific to substance use disorder treatment within the last five (5) years OR completion of KP Addiction Medicine department internship before hire/transfer.
Education
+ Masters level degree in counseling, social work, or closely related field (M.S.W., M.S., M.A., M.Ed.) required at time of hire/transfer.
License, Certification, Registration
+ Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee Certification (Washington) required at hire OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Oregon) required at hire OR Substance Use Disorder Professional License (Washington) required at hire OR Professional Counselor License (Oregon) required at hire OR Drug and Alcohol Counselor Certificate (Oregon) required at hire OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Oregon) required at hire
+ National Provider Identifier required at hire
Additional Requirements:
+ Thorough and working knowledge of current best practice treatment for; adolescents and adults and their family members needing substance use disorder treatment services; including treatment principles for individual, family, and group counseling; and treatment/intervention options for common co-occurring mental health disorders.
+ Thorough and working knowledge of legal requirements for reporting abuse and maintaining confidentiality.
+ Thorough and working knowledge of accepted best practice protocols and ethical guidelines and behaviors for counselors.
+ Thorough and working knowledge of best practices for delivering culturally aware services.
+ Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat members affected by substance use.
+ Ability to recognize, assess, and provide treatment for members with co-occurring mental health disorders.
+ Ability to effectively apply ASAM criteria to make placement decisions. Ability to use appropriate procedural/testing equipment and tools.
+ Ability to provide case management for patients with a variety of needs including legal issues and social determinants of health.
+ Ability to interface with large multidisciplinary systems.
+ Competency in computer skills including email, and other typical office applications.
+ Competency in computer skills including ability to access and utilize web-based resources.
+ Proficient in providing both face to face and virtual care.
+ Ability to learn and teach patients to use electronic recovery aids, apps, etc.
+ Oregon licensure/certification is required for Oregon positions. Washington licensure/certification is required for Washington positions.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Minimum Two (2) years of post-masters experience working in a substance use disorder treatment setting within the last 5 years.
+ Experience working in an integrated healthcare setting including primary care services
+ Experience or specialized training in treating adolescents with substance use disorders
+ Experience or specialized training in family therapy and working with family members that have a family member with a substance use disorder
+ Experience or specialized training in treating trauma
+ Experience in applying Motivational Interviewing techniques to engage and triage new patients
+ Experience working with an interdisciplinary treatment team including medical providers
+ Experience working with patients that are receiving either prescribed or dispensed medications for substance use disorders
+ Experience using Feedback Informed Care tools in direct patient care
+ Experience providing crisis management services
+ Experience working with electronic health record systems
+ Certified Addiction Counselor in practicing state required at time of hire/transfer, and Current license to treat mental health disorders without restriction, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LICSW, LMHC in practicing state required at time of hire/transfer.
+ Certified Addiction Counselor in both OR and WA state.
+ Masters level degree.
Notes:
+ Regularly scheduled on Fridays and then ability to pick up on call shifts throughout the week.
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Addiction Counselor - Fridays plus scheduled call - Vancouver, WA
LOCATION: Vancouver, Washington
REQNUMBER: 1304591
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
$45k-55k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Biomedical Engineer III - Instrumentation - Clackamas
Kaiser Permanente 4.7
Kaiser Permanente job in Happy Valley, OR
Under the general supervision of the Clinical Technology Manager and Chief Biomedical Engineer, performs duties pertaining to acquisition, installation, calibration, corrective repair, preventive maintenance and decommissioning of medical equipment.
Essential Responsibilities:
+ Advises on specifications for purchases on new equipment and recommends replacement of obsolete or irreparable equipment. Provides new product evaluation as requested.
+ Consults and collaborates with key stakeholders to prepare for installation and deployment of medical equipment and systems, including but not limited to electrical, mechanical, gas, pneumatics, software, networking and integration to data/information retention systems. Performs or coordinates assembly and installation of medical equipment, including but not limited to electrical, mechanical, gas, pneumatics, software, networking and integration to data/information retention systems. Prepares periodic maintenance instructions for medical equipment. Performs required safety inspection and performance assurance on new medical equipment. Assess medical equipment and systems for compliance with HIPAA storage and security policies. Completes documentation for entry into the centralized maintenance management system. Completes and maintains system function, configuration and support documentation.
+ Directly performs or schedules with outside service vendors the performance assessment and preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment per established procedures. Documents work performed.
+ Analyzes and corrects malfunctions on a variety of medical equipment systems. Analysis and corrective methods include but are not limited to observation of front panel and controls; interpretation of block and schematic diagrams; utilization of appropriate test equipment; replacement of components, PC boards, sub-systems and software; adjustment and restoration of network connectivity and integration to data/information retention systems; calibration and adjustment to manufacturers specifications; working with clinical personnel to correct operator based problems; documentation of work performed including that provided by outside service.
+ Performs or coordinates remediation action on medical equipment safety and recall hazard alerts.
+ Performs investigative evaluation of medical equipment involved in patient and employee incidents / accidents. Documents findings and reports as required.
+ Provides training and assigns work orders to third party service vendors and student trainees. Completes documentation of action taken in the centralized maintenance management system.
+ Performs or coordinates the decommissioning of medical equipment per established policies.
+ Assists, as required, with staff in-service education. Cross train new employees on use on test equipment, department procedure, and medical system support.
+ Education - Develops and implements a plan for professional growth. Maintains current with advancing technology, including Kaiser provided training as required to perform duties.
+ Performs miscellaneous duties as directed in support of the need of the organization.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
+ Minimum five (5) years of experience servicing medical equipment
Education
+ AAS degree in Biomedical Equipment Service Technology, Electronic Service Technology, or Computer Service Technology from an accredited program or military training in Biomedical Equipment training or Electronic Systems Support.
License, Certification, Registration
+ Drivers License (in location where applicable) required at hire
+ Biomedical Equipment Technician Certificate (AAMI) required at hire from Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
Additional Requirements:
+ Proficient in the use of testing instruments, devices, simulators, and tools associated with servicing electronic equipment
+ Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness.
+ Reading, writing, and fluently speaking and, understanding English.
+ Background servicing and repairing electronic and electromechanical equipment
+ Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in the following areas: Customer service, interpersonal relations, adaptability, change management, decision making, oral communication, problem solving, project management, quality management, results orientation, teamwork, and written communication.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Knowledge and skill using Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
+ Computer networking certification
+ Background servicing medical equipment with emphasis on multi manufacturer experience and years of service.
+ Experience servicing computer client-server systems
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Biomedical Engineer III - Instrumentation - Clackamas
LOCATION: Clackamas, Oregon
REQNUMBER: 1394541
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
$75k-100k yearly est. 55d ago
Charge RN, Emergency Department (24Hr/Days)
Kaiser Permanente 4.7
Kaiser Permanente job in Happy Valley, OR
The Charge Nurse, under the direct and indirect supervision of the Nursing Unit Coordinator, Assistant Coordinator and/or Hospital Supervisor facilitates and assists with all levels of nursing care being provided to a group of patients within one nursing unit during the period of one working shift. In addition to these responsibilities, the Charge Nurse frequently assumes all or partial staff nurse responsibilities. The Charge Nurses are directly accountable to the Nursing Coordinator for the unit. The Charge Nurses assist the staff nurses with day to day problem solving, communication between shifts, and may serve as a link between staff nurse and the Nursing Coordinator.Essential Responsibilities:
The Charge Nurse will assist in the supervising of nursing personnel: Assist in the interviewing process of applicants for posted positions and makes recommendations to the Coordinator. Support organizational goals and objectives. Provide input into staff evaluations. Monitor performance of staff and provide documentation of performance problems to the Coordinator. Provide input into the development and maintenance of staffing patterns for the patient care unit and helps to monitor day-to-day staffing and utilization of nursing resources. Coordinate staff meetings under the direction of the Coordinator.
The Charge Nurse will contribute to overall functioning of the Unit by monitoring resources. Identify and communicate to the Coordinator systems problems that interfere with effective client care and convey risk situations to the Coordinator. Participate and give input into trend analysis for the operational budget. Assist with materials management, ensuring availability of supplies needed. Provide direction during emergency situations as delegated.
The Charge Nurse will actively participate in providing and/or facilitating client care. Participate in the development and implementation of standards of client care, policies and procedures and protocols. Coordinate and participate in the delivery of patient care on a specific unit. Utilizing the nursing process: 1. Assess need and priorities of patient. 2. Assist in the implementation of nursing care. 3. Evaluate effectiveness of nursing care. Participate in the development and ongoing monitoring of quality assurance activities. Provide input into and participate in development and achievement of departmental goals and objectives. Participate in multi-disciplinary patient care conferences and discharge planning activities as appropriate. Identify and assist in problem-solving both intrashift and intershift. Keep Coordinators Hospital Supervisors informed of problems/resolutions. Function within expected behavior standards of Staff Nurse as participating in role.
The Charge Nurse will function as an educator for other health care professional and clients. Assists in development and presentation of in-service programs. Participates in clinical orientation to the nursing unit. Participate in the planning and provision of education/teaching to patients and their families. Serve as a resource to other departments in area of specialty.
The Charge Nurse will participate in professional activities for self and others. Support departmental and organizational philosophy, goals, objectives, policies and procedures. Participate in meetings, special projects, and committees as designated. Support and/or participate in research programs approved by the Department of Nursing as designated. Promote interdepartmental and intradepartmental communications. Foster good public relations. Assume responsibility for own continuing education and development.
The Staff Nurse will apply knowledge of organizational expectations of personnel policies and procedures. Follow appropriate policies and procedures for use of time in work environment, including absenteeism and tardiness. Monitor and take corrective action to prevent recurring absences. Return promptly from breaks and schedule them in concert with co-workers to provide appropriate coverage of unit and client care activities. Consistently on time and ready to work at start of shift and has assignments completed at end of shift. Maintain confidentiality of all client and organizational records. Release information according to established policy/procedure. Demonstrate a positive attitude while at the work site. Does not conduct personal conversations when members are waiting for service. Does not carry on discussions regarding other staff members, the organization, or medical care in public areas. Restricts personal business to non-client care areas during bonafide break times. Identify self by wearing a name tag, and verbally introducing self by name, title and/or department. Address members with courtesy and respect. Provide assistance to members or connects member with appropriate person when needed. Apply same courtesy standards to members on the telephone as in person.
Oversees quality of unit in conjunction with the manager.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
Three (3) years of Registered Nurse experience, one year in clinical specialty.
Education
Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
High school diploma or GED.
License, Certification, Registration
Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire OR Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course within 6 months of hire
Registered Nurse License (Oregon)
NIH Stroke Scale Certificate within 1 months of hire
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
Excellent critical thinking skills.
Able to assume authority of unit.
Preferred Qualifications:
Baccalaureate degree in nursing.
CEN, TNCC preferred.
Demonstrated ability to recognize and interpret cardiac dysrhythmias preferred.
A desire and ability to function within the nursing process preferred.
A desire and ability to function within professional and personnel standards as defined preferred.
Ability to use and apply effective communication and interpersonal relationship skills preferred.
$74k-87k yearly est. Auto-Apply 2d ago
Manager of Utilization Management Compliance and Operations (Must reside in OR/WA)
Kaiser Permanente 4.7
Kaiser Permanente job in Portland, OR
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Job Summary: Serves as the lead subject matter expert for regulations. Oversees and provides consultation for the interpretations and interaction of current regulatory policies and requirements in preparation for surveys. Serves as the liaison between applicable government, regulatory, and key stakeholders and conducts facilitation of on-site visits and evaluations. Performs site visits in accordance with criteria to ensure survey readiness. Manages team to ensure the completion of surveys. Facilitates educational forums and conducts routine audits and mock surveys to aid in preparedness, tracking, trending, and facilitation of corrective action plans. Collaborates with others to complete annual reporting. Ensures licensing and accreditation by ensuring accurate reviews of requirements for new, expanding, and existing facilities/services in relation to relevant accrediting standards, evaluating relevant risk and impact. Consults with departments to ensure certification and conducts intricate and complex gap analyses. Serves as the subject matter expert by maintaining and facilitating awareness of internal policies and consulting on the interpretation and interaction of current policies, and how they interact with the current climate, and potential changes to regulations and legislation. Serves on committees or leading projects to develop guidelines to meet compliance. Empowering others to enact data entry and analysis. Reviews data, drafts action plans, and removes barriers to enable implementation of action plans. Essential Responsibilities:
Provides developmental opportunities for others; builds collaborative, cross-functional relationships. Solicits and acts on performance feedback; works closely with employees to set goals and provide open feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement. Pursues professional growth; develops and provides training and development to talent for growth opportunities; supports execution of performance management guidelines and expectations. Leads, adapts, implements, and stays up to date with organizational change, challenges, feedback, best practices, processes, and industry trends. Fosters open dialogue amongst team members, engages, motivates, and promotes collaboration within and across teams. Delegates tasks and decisions as appropriate; provides appropriate support, guidance, and scope; encourages development and consideration of options in decision making.
Manages designated work unit or team by translating business plans into tactical action items; oversees the completion of work assignments and identifies opportunities for improvement; ensures all policies and procedures are followed. Aligns team efforts; builds accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results; determines and ensures processes and methodologies are implemented; resolves escalated issues as appropriate; sets standards and measures progress. Fosters the development of work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; obtains and distributes resources. Removes obstacles that impact performance; identifies and addresses improvement opportunities; guides performance and develops contingency plans accordingly; influences teams to execute in alignment with operational objectives.
Serves as the subject matter expert for regulations for within assigned teams, departments, and facilities by\: providing consultation on the interpretation and interaction of current policies, and how they interact with the current climate, and potential changes to regulations and legislation; serving on committees and leading projects to influence decisions on the enforcement and development of policies or procedures for regulations and auditing processes; initiating the development of, evaluating, and delivering educational programs to align organizational policies and procedures with regulatory requirements for leadership; and empowering team members to anticipate issues and weighs practical and technical considerations in addressing issues and coordinates with the appropriate stakeholders to develop resolutions.
Manages data management and reporting by\: empowering others to enter and store information quality data; and reviewing data and reports, evaluating action plans, and aiding in implementation.
Ensures licensing and accreditation by\: ensuring accurate reviewing of requirements for new, existing, and expanding facilities/services to lead achievement of compliance with state, federal, and accrediting standards; managing the consultations with other departments to ensure certification; and conducting a complex and intricate gap analysis to identify services renewals and planning to ensure services are compliant.
Manages regulatory audits and survey efforts by\: managing team and self to enact complex reporting and keeping current on regulatory requirements in preparation for surveys (e.g., NCQA, Joint Commission, AAAHC); serving as the liaison between applicable government, regulatory, and key stakeholders for on-site visits and evaluations; reviewing, evaluating, and developing site visit criteria and performing site visits as appropriate to ensure survey readiness; delivering ad hoc and complex requested audit documentation, information, and reports; ensuring all stakeholders complete required auditing surveys focusing on high vulnerability areas; facilitating educational forums, conducting routine audits, and leading mock surveys within departments to maintain compliance with regulatory standards. managing team to track, trend, and facilitate the development of complex corrective action plans (CAP) as necessary in collaboration with applicable departments to assure site visit compliance, and collaborating with other departments (e.g., Revenue Cycle) to evaluate and act upon long-term standards for completion and submission of the annual state/federal/regulatory body reporting as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum three (3) years of experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports.
Minimum three (3) years of experience with databases and spreadsheets.
Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Nursing, Public Health, or related field AND minimum six (6) years of experience in health care operations, quality, risk management, hospital environment, or a directly related field OR minimum nine (9) years of experience in health care operations, quality, risk management, hospital environment, or a directly related field.
$97k-132k yearly est. Auto-Apply 4d ago
Operator, Communications
Kaiser Permanente 4.7
Kaiser Permanente job in Hillsboro, OR
To provide a communication phone service to our members, patients, and employees that is efficient, accurate and timely in meeting their needs, and which supports the department and organizational policies and procedures in accordance with the Quality of Service Behavior Guidelines.
Essential Responsibilities:
+ Receives and processes calls received at the KSMC call switch; ensures accurate routing of calls received for the KSMC campus, as well as those for other Kaiser clinics, ASCs, and Plan Hospital facilities; provides clear and concise communications consistent with the quality of service behavior guidelines; provides information to callers, and those who come to the department, and assist them in findings the correct location/department to obtain information; determine type of call to forward to appropriate advice or appointment line per guidelines; ensure fraudulent use of the phone system does not happen. Implement hospital response to all emergencies, drills, codes, as directed. Processes calls per department productivity standards; demonstrates knowledge, interaction, and communication skill levels required for different patient populations based upon age-specific needs. Demonstrates accurate and rapid response to all hospital emergency and disaster code calls; monitors emergency alarms. Responsible for the assignment, service, maintenance, stocking, and replacement of pagers for the medical staff.
+ Utilizes the online clinical information systems (KARE, MIPS, ADT, Internal Home Page directory, Master Directory, Physician Scheduling) to facilitate timely call management; utilizes KARE to provide information to caller about location of patient who is hospitalized (except confidential admits); maintains online attendant directory and utilizes such to facilitate call routing; utilizes Master Directory online system and KP Internal Home Page to locate phone numbers for all staff and departments. Upgrades computer skills and knowledge as system changes require through continuing education and in-services.
+ Maintains accurate schedule of all staff on-call; responsible for following physician staff scheduling for after-hours calls, week-ends, and holidays, for all KP physicians and allied healthcare staff for KSMC, clinics and plan hospitals; updates call sheets for ill calls received and makes sure replacements are documented for all operator work stations; assists in locating replacement physicians when requested; ensures request for specialty consult is reached, and if no response, locate another physician to take the call.
+ Perform scheduling activities for all support departments who have staff on-call after hours, week-ends, and holidays at KSMC, clinics, and plan hospitals; updates staff call sheets for ill calls and their replacements; assist in locating staff when requested; ensure request for supportive service is reached, locating another staff until completed.
+ Prepare and maintain current list of those on-call for both physician and support services for daily access; aware of key personnel on duty at all times; assist physicians in pager assignment and/or replacements.
+ Participate in quality review/monitoring activities; collaborate with departments to ensure accurate and complete information is provided to members at all times; prepare and utilize logs for traffic data; prepare report of all unusual activities and departments response to such; develop, review, and revise department procedures when requested; actively participate in orientation and training of new employees in department as assigned; report all problems promptly to appropriate personnel.
+ Takes appropriate action in determining minor and/or major phone system or computer problems by notifying telecommunications and providing necessary details of incident. Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
+ Minimum one (1) year of Operator or related customer service experience.
+ Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
Education
+ N/A
License, Certification, Registration
+ N/A
Additional Requirements:
+ Multi-line phone system with related computer use.
+ Online directory access.
+ Communications department or related experience on phone procedures.
+ Ability to work well with detail and to prioritize.
+ Ability to work with multiple tasks simultaneously with numerous distractions.
+ Strong inter-personal communication and conflict management skills.
+ Able to work independently (self-directed) and as a team.
+ Strong English language skills.
+ Demonstrated working proficiency with Windows computer programs, database, and e-mail systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ One (1) or more years of operator experience in medical center communication department.
+ Siemens/ROLM phone system software and related computer applications.
+ Master Directory online system and KP Internal Home Page.
+ Internal KP computer systems: OA, KARE, MIPS, etc.
+ Communications department procedures and KSMC procedures.
+ Demonstrates critical thinking skills for priority setting.
+ Demonstrates highly effective inter-personal communication skills, conflict resolution ability.
+ Proven time management and conflict resolution.
+ Demonstrates ability to perform multiple tasks in busy environment in a calm and detailed manner.
+ Ability to work without direct supervision as part of a team.
+ Self-directed.
+ Strong English language skills.
Notes:
+ Hours vary. Primary location will be Westside Medical Center (50% of the time), secondary location will be Sunnyside Medical Center (50% of the time)
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Operator, Communications
LOCATION: Hillsboro, Oregon
REQNUMBER: 1394801
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
$29k-34k yearly est. 27d ago
Phlebotomist
Kaiser Permanente 4.7
Kaiser Permanente job in Salem, OR
Support the laboratory function of providing diagnostic information for use in patient care by ensuring proper collection and processing of laboratory specimens. Perform or assist with special procedures; mentor/orient students and new employees; ensure workflow meets service delivery needs. Respond effectively to member, clinicians, nursing staff and other department needs.
Essential Responsibilities:
* Perform order entry, specimen collection and processing according to Work Instructions (WI), clarify clinician orders; obtain pertinent patient information; accurately identify patients; determine specimen requirements and collect patient sample using appropriate process of venipuncture or capillary collection based on patient age and/or condition. Assure completeness and accuracy of specimen labeling. Obtain and enter appropriate patient or specimen information into laboratory computer system. Provide good customer service to all members.
* Prioritize workload according to urgency of request; coordinate activities of the Phlebotomy and Laboratory Service/Technical Assistant workgroups to meet operational service needs. Act as resource for medical or laboratory staff. Provide information and facilitate specimen or order problem investigation and resolution. Using appropriate resources, make decisions as required for sample collection and patient processing. Facilitate communication between Phlebotomists and Laboratory Service/Technical Assistants in problem solving and member assistance, triaging to supervisor as needed.
* Provide instructions to physicians, nursing staff and patients in proper specimen collection, answering related questions accurately. Evaluate, process and coordinate specimens for testing and/or shipping by following applicable WI. Centrifuge, aliquot, separate, refrigerate, freeze or handle specimens as required to maintain specimen integrity. Consult computer information for special handling instructions, referring questions to Client Services or technical specialist(s) for additional handling or shipping instructions when indicated. Complete appropriate forms as applicable.
* Use laboratory computer system to obtain patient demographics, perform order entry, enter pertinent clinical information, generate barcode labels and ensure tracking of each test ordered and each specimen collected and/or received. Print reports. Use laboratory information computer system to track specimens. Perform all duties required of Laboratory Service/Technical Assistant.
* Assist clinician or Pathologists with bone marrow collection and processing. Perform isolation procedures, bacterial, acid-fast and fungal blood cultures, blood smear preparation, microbiology set-up and Code 99 (Code Blue) response as required and ordered by clinician.
* Remain current in new and revised work instructions and lab and organizational policies. Periodically review procedure manuals, Quality System documents and organizational policies. Assist supervisor, coordinator or specialist in identifying and reporting any procedural discrepancies. Complete annual requirements (PPD, safety etc.). Provide input into development or revision of procedures to meet operational needs. Attend and participate in staff meetings. Support department workflow and records maintenance through accurate workload recording, quality assurance monitors, supply inventory, quality control checks and records.