Registered Dietician APLA Health APLA Health's mission is to achieve health care equity and promote well-being for the Posted 2 days ago Licensed Vocational Nurse III. APLA Health • Minimum of two years' experience as licensed vocational nurse in an Internal Medicine or Family Medicine practice a plus. • Current certification as an HIV Counselor or receive certification within ninety days of employment. • Experience working in a nonprofit environment a plus • Skill and knowledge to maintain current LVN license/certificate. • Case management experience a plus Knowledge of: • Knowledge and experience working with target populations, including individuals who use IV drugs and sexual minorities, including transgender persons, a plus. • HIPAA certified and knowledge of informed consent. • Knowledge of medical terminology. • Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling bio-hazardous specimens or contaminated instruments. • Knowledge of MSDS and emergency treatments. • Knowledge of referral processing. Ability to: • Ability to use computerized patient care systems. • Ability to perform accurate quality control and patient sample testing for waived tests. • Work independently with minimal direction. • Work effectively with diverse staff, volunteers and professionals. • Be at ease and work with a diverse group (ethnic, class, gender, sexual orientation) of individuals who may hold a wide range of opinions regarding prevention needs. • Engage in community/coalition building. • Multitask. • Meet multiple deadlines in a rapidly changing environment • Maintain patient confidentiality. • Ensure that HIV Counseling/Testing services have the following qualities: 1) nonjudgmental 2) are harm reduction focused 3) are sex positive 4) are LGBT positive. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid California driver's license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes. Some weekend/evening work may be required. Local travel (within LA County) is required and some out-of-town and national travel may be required. COVID vaccination and booster required or medical/religious exemption. Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/transgender/disability/veteran. Posted 2 days ago Infection Prevention Nurse. To Help Everyone and education that is intended to ensure that all patients, staff and visitors are protected for the transmission of infections and diseases in T.H.E. Health and Wellness Centers as identified in the core competency model of the Association for Professions in Infection Control and Epidemiology. The Infection Preventionist is responsible for maintaining compliance with The Joint Commission regulatory, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and state and local regulatory guidelines. The Infection Preventionist will uphold the values and mission of T.H.E. Health and Wellness Centers by adhering to the highest moral and ethical conduct. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ongoing assessment and development of programs, policies and procedures and forms to address Infection Prevention needs in accordance with regulatory agency guidelines • Surveillance of Infection Prevention program • Provide input in developing and implementing annual goals/objectives • Work collaboratively with all departments to ensure that quality improvement activities are included in the infection prevention and control plan • Coordinate trainings • Consult on competencies and training needs • Ensure Infection Prevention Program complies with organization policies and delivers high quality care to patients • Identifies and implements updates in Infection Prevention program when new regulatory guidelines are established • Conduct periodic rounds of all clinical areas to ensure compliance with organization policies and procedures • Submit reports of rounds to appropriate Senior Leadership • Participate in meetings and submit Infection Prevention reports, regulatory updates, and other updates • Coordinate reporting to Public Health Department(s) of patients with mandated reportable communicable diseases • Ensure proper quality controls are in place • Participate in new employee orientation • Consults on infection control problems or issues related to employee health Revised | November 2017 • Evaluates and participates in safety meetings and environment of care meetings • Utilizes technology to collect data and identify the source of data e.g. medical records, lab reports, incident reports, validate the accuracy of data, and analyze data to drive surveillance activities in the organization • Identifies risks for infection • Identifies clusters and/or outbreaks of infections • Identify and implement innovations in performance improvement using statistical analysis, bar graphs, basic team facilitation techniques, managing meetings, promoting creative problem solving and conflict resolution techniques as needed involving multidisciplinary staff involvement • Maintains working knowledge of departmental policies and procedures; Participates in peer review and attends quality improvement and departmental meetings. • Participates in outside clinical and administrative meetings of which T.H.E. Clinic is a member or benefits the sustainment of T.H.E. Clinic, Inc. • Proficient in Microsoft Office and other software necessary to create and maintain reports and to track, trend and analyze data • Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: • Active member of APIC or board certification in APIC within 2 years of employment to be attempted if not already obtained • Minimum of 3 years as a license Registered Nurseor minimum 3 years of experience in a community clinic setting performing infection control duties • Current CA Driver License; able to drive to several locations • Ability to work with people of diverse cultural, educational, social, and economic backgrounds • Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with patients, professionals, and work as an effective team unit • Ability to work independently, as a team, and under pressure • Excellent oral and written communications skills • Excellent organizational skills • Experience utilizing an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system preferred • Bilingual preferred Physical Demands: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk, listen or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or Revised | November 2017 move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Job Description Disclaimer This position requires compliance with Health Center's Written Standards, including its Standard of Conduct and Policies and Procedures ("Written Standards"). Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the Infectious Disease Coordinator regular performance evaluation. Failure to comply with Health Center's Written Standards, which may include the failure to report any conduct or event that potentially violates legal, or compliance requirements or Health Centers Written Standards will be met by enforcement of disciplinary action, up to and including possible termination, in accordance with Health Centers Compliance Program Policies and Procedures. Posted 2 days ago Registered Dental Hygienist. Central City Community Health Center POSITION TITLE: Registered Dental Hygienist (RDHAP) Job Description CLASSIFICATION: Hourly, Non-Exempt LOCATION: Central City Community Health Clinic JOB SUMMARY: The Under the supervision of a Dentist in a clinical setting and using established dental hygiene protocols and procedures, the Dental Hygienist provides professional, high-quality dental care and education to a broad range of patients. ACCOUNTABLE TO: Dental Director JOB DUTIES: Responsible to perform duties under the direction of the physician or nurse in examination and treatment of patients, including the following: • Provide clinic services such as TB skin tests. • Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients, performs patient education and risk protocols under the supervision of a dentist • Self-reliant • Delivers direct patient care to patients as assigned, using established dental hygienist procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, taking x-rays, application of sealants, fluorides and varnishes and related procedures • Assesses dental conditions and risk, uses patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting and perio-charting • Takes patient vital signs as required • Provides complete documentation of all findings, treatments and outcomes • Evaluates patients and implements treatment regimens under the supervision of the Dentist • Provides high-quality dental hygiene care within the scope of service consistent with accepted standards of care • Patient screening procedures such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting • Assumes responsibility for the upkeep of the dental operatory and equipment Medical Assistant/ Referral Coordinator Job Description Page 2 of 4 • Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of dental equipment in assigned operatories and for the assigned equipment • Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth • Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides) • Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health • Performing documentation and office management activities • Serving as an infection control officer, abiding by infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment as needed • Uses downtime to clean and restock operatories • Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment • Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling) • Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling) • Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining cpr certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply, and directory of emergency numbers Special Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes: • Work effectively with individuals and follow oral and written directions. • Mature judgment, tact, discretion and confidentiality are mandatory. • Ability to maintain quality, safety and infection control standards • Thorough knowledge of dental terminology • Thorough understanding of the theories, methods and procedures for the prevention of dental diseases and the required corrective treatment • Knowledge of community-based dental environment • Ability to supervise and train employees, organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments • Knowledge of ethical and legal standards for the delivery of dental hygiene care • Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions and progress • Ability to develop and implement individualized dental hygiene care plans for patients • Maintains and expands current level of dental hygienist skills and knowledge by periodically attending continuing education programs Behavioral Qualities • Ability to foster a cooperative work environment • Effective verbal and written communication skills • Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision • Responds constructively to pressure situations and time limits • Accepts and offers guidance and supervision as appropriate • Professional, pleasant and effective representation of the organization • Attends and participates in staff meetings to review team progress • Places a high value on personal and departmental performance excellence • Adheres to office dress code and standards of behavior • Maintains patient confidentiality Medical Assistant/ Referral Coordinator Job Description Page 3 of 4 Mental Demands • Tactful, Diplomatic, Empathetic • Communicate effectively and tactfully with patients, customers, managers and other levels of personnel, in person and on the telephone. • Pay close attention to detail. • Organize and schedule work effectively. • Handle multiple tasks. • Work in a fast-paced environment. Education and Experience Requirements • Must be a Registered dental hygienist in alternative practice (RDHAP) from an accredited program with a current license to practice in the state of California • 2-year certificate program or associate degree program in dental hygiene from an institution accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation • Current CPR certification Working Conditions Normal clinic environment with: • Occasional walking, reaching with hands and arms, stooping and kneeling. • Ability to handle multiple tasks while also being tactful, diplomatic, and empathetic. • Ability to organize and schedule work effectively. • Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with patients, customers, managers and other levels of personnel, in person and on the telephone. • Ability to pay close attention to detail. • Ability to maintain composure under conditions of urgency and/or time constraint. • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to handle and maintain patient confidentiality. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Acknowledgment of Receipt of the Job Description for Medical Assistant Position: Statement of the Position Holder: I accept the accountability of this position and agree to produce the results, perform the work and meet the standards set forth in this Position Agreement. Printed Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ____________________________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Statement of the Position Holder's Supervisor: Medical Assistant/ Referral Coordinator Job Description Page 4 of 4 I agree to provide a working environment, necessary resources and appropriate training to enable the accountabilities of this position (results, work, and standards) to be accomplished. Printed Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ____________________________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________________ Copies of Acknowledgment of Receipt: 1) To Employee and 2) Employee's Personnel file Posted 2 days ago Registered Dental Assistant. To Help Everyone Under the direction of Dental Director, Registered Dental Assistant will be responsible for providing both clinical and administrative support in a clinical unit(s) and/or affiliated practices, working alongside dentists, dental hygienists, and dental technicians. The Registered Dental Assistant must be knowledgeable in all dentistry procedures, clinic infection control procedures, cleaning and sterilization, tray setup, and materials. This position will require travel between clinic sites. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Place sealants on teeth approved by the dentist. • Perform coronal polishing as directed by the dentist. • Place bases, liners, bonding agents. • Chemically prepare teeth for bonding. • Place, adjust, and finish direct provisional restorations. • Adjust dentures extra-orally. • Remove excess cement from surfaces of the teeth with a hand instrument. • Mouth mirror inspections of the oral cavity, to include charting of obvious lesions, existing restorations, and missing teeth. • Organizes and prepares trays, set up and lays out instruments for dental procedures. • Preps patients and handles instruments and other materials to be used during dental procedures. • Obtains vital signs and monitors patients for complications. • Questions patients about their medical history and recording the information for Dentist's reference. • Obtains patients' dental history and records. • Ensures health history is updated and scanned in to eCW system. • Exposes and processes digital radiography or traditional x-rays. • Practices radiation safety at all times when using dental radiographs operators. • Takes impressions of patients' teeth for casts. • Uses suction and swabs to keep patients' mouths clear and dry during procedures. • Applies topical anesthetic to patients' mouths. • Removes stitches. • Makes temporary crowns/ restorations as instructed by the dentist. • Advising patients on dental care. Revised | January 2018 • Making patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment. • Cleans up following procedure, disposes of all waste in an appropriate fashion, and disinfects area after each patient and sets up for next patient in accordance with established procedures. • Sterilizes dental instruments and equipments • Maintains an inventory of dental instruments, equipment, and supplies in the dental operatory. • Organizes supplies and equipment to minimize loss and maximize utilization. • Reports equipment malfunctions to direct supervisor and follows up with repair technicians as needed. • Schedules appointments, maintains records, sends bills, answers phones, and other office duties. • Performs regular audits to ensure that no expired materials exist in the patient care areas. • Ensure compliance with policies and procedures and regulatory agencies rules and regulations. • Provides patient education and treatment planning information as directed. • Assesses emergency situations and provides necessary and proper response when appropriate in accordance with emergency protocols • Promotes positive working relationships with community agencies and with other departments. • Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative relationships with staff, volunteers and the public, portraying the mission of T.H.E. • Promotes delivery of quality patient care. • Ability to perform four handed dentistry techniques. • Work in conjunction with staff dentists/dental director to develop and implement preventive dental activities for the community. • Knowledge of patient scheduling procedures. • Ability to plan work duties to ensure dental clinic efficiency. • And all other duties as assigned. Essential Skills and Experiences • Provide strong customer service to staff and community. • Proven organizational and problem solving skills. • Able to track details and manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written). • Basic understanding of financial/budgeting process. • Ability to handle and track details and verify accuracy. • Completes work on time with quality results and can manage multiple interruptions. Revised | January 2018 Education and Qualifications: • Must hold a current Registered Dental Assistant license from the State of California. • High school diploma or GED (preferred 2 years of college). • Current CPR Certification • Have Radiation ( X-ray) Certificate • Have Coronal polishing credentials • Have sealant placement credentials • Radiation Safety Certification or completion of radiation safety course approved • Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills. • A valid California Driver's license, and access to insured automobile. • Flexible, mature individual who is capable of decision making and problem solving. • Ability to work with all levels of management. • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively. • Advanced computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, email, etc. Experience using electronic health records preferred. • Ability to work with people of diverse cultural, educational, social, and economic backgrounds. • Fluency in Spanish highly desirable. Physical Demands: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to handle or feel objects, keyboard, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Posted 2 days ago Physician Assistant. APLA Health Under the direction of the Medical Director, the Physician Assistant will provide primary medical care services. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide primary medical care for adult patients at all the APLA Health clinics, when needed. This is a full-time position. • Conducts a history and physical exam on patients • Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs • Establishes treatment plans, administers, furnishes or recommends medications • Documents gathered information in medical record as required by policies and completes charting within 48 hours of a clinical encounter • Provides health maintenance and preventative care according to quality evidence-based standards and protocols related to contractual obligations • Participates in chart review and quality assurance activities as part of APLA Health Quality Management Program • Participates in APLA Health PrEP and PEP protocols for qualified patients • Evaluate and treat patients presenting for sexually transmitted infection testing in accordance with policies • May be asked to evaluate and treat clinical study patients (Women's PrEP Study) according to protocol. Patients participating in clinical studies will comprise a small percentage of the overall workload • The PA will be expected to see 15-20 follow up patients per full work day and a somewhat lesser number when new patients are being seen OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS. REQUIREMENTS: Training and Experience: Possession of a valid California Physician Assistant license with no pending or previous disciplinary action from any state licensing entity. Minimum 1 year experience managing primary care patients. Must possess a current DEA license and BLS/CPR certificate. Must be eligible to participate in Medicare, Medi-Cal, F-PACT and other federal health programs. Provider must possess a Unique Provider Identification Number (UPIN). Experience working with electronic health records required, eClinicalWorks preferred. Bilingual English- Spanish. Knowledge of: Experience with management of HIV positive persons preferred. Ability to: On-call duties by phone only are required. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid California driver's license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes. COVID Vaccination and booster required or medical/religious exemption. Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/transgender/disability/veteran. Posted 2 days ago Psychiatrist - Addiction Substance Abuse. Central City Community Health Center Addiction Psychiatrists specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of substance abuse and addiction. They work closely with patients to help them overcome dependencies and regain control of their lives. Their duties and responsibilities include: l. Evaluating patients' mental and physical health, addictive behaviors, and readiness for treatment 2. Developing personalized treatment plans based on the specific needs of each patient 3. Providing psychotherapy, medication, and other treatments to help patients manage their addiction 4. Monitoring patients' progress and adjusting the treatment plan as necessary 5. Collaborating with other healthcare professionals such as therapists, social workers, and nurses to provide comprehensive care 6. Educating patients and their families about addiction and its impacts on mental and physical health 7. Researching to improve treatments and strategies for addiction management 8. Keeping detailed records of patients' histories, treatments, and progress. Maintain accurate and timely patient records. 9. Staying updated on the latest research and developments in addiction psychiatry 10. Facilitate group or individual therapy sessions as needed. 11. Adhere to ethical and professional standards as relevant governing bodies outline. 12. Explain treatment plans to patients and/or their parents or guardians, relatives, and significant others and provide support throughout the treatment program. 13. Advocate for patients, especially regarding schools and other organizations. 14. Prescribe medication on a conservative basis to treat verifiable mental health diseases and conditions. 15. Serve on committees to promote and maintain community mental health services and delivery systems. 16. Complete reports and appropriate documentation, including billing and medical records, promptly. 17. All duties as assigned. Special Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes: • Strong clinical skills to diagnose and treat individuals suffering from substance abuse and addiction disorders. • Advanced knowledge of addiction psychiatry, behavioral therapy, and various treatment methodologies to provide effective treatment. • Ability to work within a team of healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to the patient. • Strong analytical skills to assess the effectiveness of treatment plans and make necessary adjustments. • High ethical standards and professionalism to maintain patient confidentiality and provide unbiased care. • Knowledge of current research and developments in addiction psychiatry to incorporate the latest treatment methods into patient care. Ability to obtain information by observing, receiving, and obtaining information from all relevant sources. • Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships; develop constructive and cooperative relationships with others and maintain them over time. • Ability to make decisions and solve problems by analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution. • Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, peers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, email, and in person. • Ability to occasionally travel to meetings and other sites. • Ability to respond to emergencies promptly. • Professional appearance and demeanor. • Required to know, follow, and enforce safe work practices and be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. • Dependable transportation, automobile insurance, and a current CA Driver License. Education and Experience Requirements • Certification in Addiction Psychiatry • MD or DO degree and a valid state license to practice medicine. • California Medical License and ABPN Board certification or eligibility in psychiatry required. • DEA Certificate required. • Minimum three (3) years of psychiatric care experience and good standing with the medical board are required. • Doctorate in Psychiatry or related field required. • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Physician - Psychiatrist Job Description Page 2 of 3 Working Conditions Normal medical office environment with: • Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear • Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. • Specific vision abilities inciude ability to distinguish the nature of object by using they eye. • Ability to handle multiple tasks while also being tactful, diplomatic, and empathetic. • Ability to organize and schedule work effectively. • Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with patients, managers and other levels of personnel, in person and on the telephone. • Ability to pay dose attention to detail. • Ability to maintain composure under conditions of urgency and/or time constraint, and meet deadlines. • Ability to handle and maintain patient and company information confidentiality. • Must be able to work with minimum to no supervision. • Requires a professional, pleasant and effective representation of the Corporation. Acknowledgment of Receipt of the Job Description for Physician - Psychiatrist Position: Statement of the Position Holder: I accept the accountabilities of this position and agree to produce the results, perform the work and meet the standards set forth in this Position Agreement. Printed Name: Signature: Date: Statement of the Position Holder's Supervisor: I agree to provide a working environment, necessary resources and appropriate training to enable the accountabilities of this position (results, work, standards) to be accomplished. Printed Name: _ Signature: Date: Coples of Acknowledgment of Receipt: 1) To Employee and 2) Employee's Personnel file Physician - Psychiatrist Job Description Page 3 of 3 Posted 2 days ago Health Operations Analyst and Access Manager. APLA Health other critically needed services. Additionally, we are leaders in advocating for policy and legislation that positively impacts the LGBT and HIV communities, provide capacity- building assistance to health departments across the country, and conduct community- based research on issues affecting the communities we serve. For more information, please visit us at aplahealth.org. We offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment! We offer: • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance (no cost for employee) • Vision Insurance (no cost for employee) • Long Term Disability • Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Flexible Spending Accounts • 11 Paid Holidays • 4 Personal Days • 10 Vacation Days • 12 Sick Days • Metro reimbursement or free parking • Employer Matched (6%) 403b Retirement Plan This is a great opportunity to make a difference! This position will pay $35.77 - $46.68 hourly. Salary is commensurate with experience. POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for financial and data analysis of APLA Health clinical operations, managing patient panel assignments, and developing and tracking reports on key metrics and conducting staff training. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ensures each patient is assigned a Primary Care Provider • Resolves unassigned patients by reviewing appointment history to determine appropriate assignment based on PCP availability • Monitors influx of new patients into provider panels and analyzes provider capacity (panel fullness) to absorb new patients; reviews issues with medical director and reassigns as appropriate • Reporting: o Develops monthly panel report and reviews PCP assignments. The monthly panel report consists of all patients seen in specified month, assigned PCP, treating provider (continuity), retention and PCP Change o Determines continuity percentages for each provider against CHC goals. o Ensure continuity target goals are being met. If not, develops a performance improvement plan in collaboration with the Chief Clinical Operations Officer and Chief Medical Officer o Develops and generates operational reports such as panel fullness, urgent/same day appointment availability, third next available, provider productivity reports, budgeted visits to actual visits, unlocked charts, etc. • In collaboration with the Chief Clinical Operations officer and the Chief Medical Officer, Manages PCP Change requests. Which could include o Patient-initiated PCP-change requests; facilitates discussion between and obtains approval from current assigned PCP and future PCP; makes the change in the practice management system o Provider-initiated PCP change requests. Facilitates discussion between current PCP and potential future PCPs; obtains agreement of acceptance by the new PCP. Makes the change in the practice management system. • Tracks patient status changes including death, transfers to other care, and makes the change in the practice management system • Assesses panel fullness against "right size" and discusses any needed adjustments with CMO • Assess impact of requests for changes in part-time status • Under the direction of the Chief Clinical Operations Officer and the Chief Medical Officer tracks impact and support medical and operational leaders in making decisions on cross coverage, temporary coverage, and movement of whole or partial panels tracks provider status changes (transfer, termination, sabbatical, medical leave, etc.) and: o Evaluates impact on assigned panel of patients o Reassigns panel to other clinic providers according to panel fullness o Notifies affected patients of new PCP assignment • Training: o Conducts empanelment 101 training for all staff (importance of empanelment, access, and continuity) o Conduct contact center training on scheduling with assigned PCP o Conduct PCP Change request training for contact center, front office/back- office staff • Data oversight (and governance participation) of PCP data, clinical FTE data • With Operations and Medical Leaders, create PCP Teams and care teams • Manage and update PCP Care Teams (e.g., adjust teams if there are staff turnover issues) • Managing weighting parameter OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS. REQUIREMENTS: Training and Experience: • Bachelor's degree required; Finance or Business major or other similar major required. • Experience in data and financial analysis is required; preferably SQL. • Experience in healthcare industry/operations, helpful. Knowledge of: • Healthcare operations • Electronic health records and data reporting. • Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Ability to: • Communicate effectively with providers, other staff, and outside vendors. Must be well-organized and detail-oriented. • Strong analytical and written communication skills in order to prepare complete and accurate program reports and records. The ability to analyze and interpret data is required. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid California driver's license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes. COVID vaccination is required and APLA Health will consider accommodations for medical- and religious- based reasons. Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/transgender/disability/veteran. Posted 2 days ago Community Health Worker. To Help Everyone POSITION: Community Health Worker - Enhanced Care Management DEPARTMENT: Medical Unit STATUS: Full-Time, Non-Exempt POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Enhanced Care Management Director, the Enhanced Care Management Member Navigator is a person with direct knowledge of the local community who functions as a "guide" and offers assistance to community members in "navigating" the health care and accessing related social and financial services to improve health outcomes. The Member Navigator performs a variety of health promotion, clerical and medical support services within the clinic setting and in the community. A primary function of the Member Navigator is to outreach and enroll eligible members into T.H.E.'s Enhanced Care Management Program (ECM) and maintain communication between members, their families, physicians, and the health care and social system(s) to help facilitate the care of individuals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Conducts outreach and enrollment activities as directed to engage members identified as being ECM eligible. Works with care team staff to identify potential members to outreach and enroll into the ECM. • Performs, as needed, member scheduling, program eligibility screening, broken appointment follow-up, etc. • Utilizes language and cultural awareness skills to outreach to members and community and present T.H.E.'s ECM Program in an acceptable manner. • Works in collaboration with the Lead Care Manager to gather information from ECM enrolled members to complete comprehensive assessments, support care management planning, and implement health promotion strategies. • Able to balance priorities and maintain outreach and enrollment goals. • Offers services where ECM enrolled members live, seek care, or find most easily accessible and within health plan guidelines. • Connects with ECM eligible or enrolled members via phone or in-person to facilitate engagement, assessment, follow-up, and education/training visits to support the Care Plans. • Connects ECM enrolled members to other Community Supports / social services and supports they may need. • Accompanies ECM enrolled members to office visits, as needed and according to health plan guidelines. • Arranges transportation. • Responsible to participate in care conference meetings. 20 • Coordinates with ECM resource partners to obtain data/information to ensure accurate Care Plan updates. • Utilizes eCW and other electronic tracking systems to coordinate services and input data for reporting. • Attends required ECM trainings. • Assists with the required ECM reports, data entry, and other internal reports. • Responsible for coordinating with individuals and/or entities to ensure a seamless experience for members and non-duplication of services. • Advocate on behalf of the member with health care professionals. • Use motivational interviewing, self-management support, trauma- informed care, and harm- reduction approaches. • Meets with members at the hospital to support discharge planning and transitions of care. • Coordinates with the Lead Care Manager to monitor treatment adherence and facilitate communication among members, their family supports, and care team as needed (e.g., hospital discharge plans, medication, etc.). • Other duties as assigned. Education and Qualifications: • High school diploma or GED. • Previous experience in a health care setting is preferred. • Bilingual in English/Spanish (oral and written) Knowledge. Skills and Abilities: • Knowledge about the communities and populations they are engaging. • Strong documentation skills. • Ability to speak the language of the member population served and/or effectively utilize interpretation/translation resources to ensure linguistically appropriate care is delivered. • Ability to multi-task and prioritize when needed. • Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively. • Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff. • Ability to use computer and learn new software programs. • Excellent interpersonal skills reflecting clarity, diplomacy, and the ability to communicate accurately and effectively with members and all levels of staff and management. • Demonstrates ability to work in a regulatory climate that includes oversight of state and federal entities, payer contracts etc. • Possesses ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. 21 • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, MS Word, and Excel. • Able to travel and attend professional meetings, conferences, trainings, and clinic sites. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to handle, or feel objects, keyboard, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Job Description Disclaimer This position requires compliance with Health Center's written standards, including its Standards of Conduct and policies and procedures ("Written Standards"). Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the Community Health Worker's regular performance evaluation. Failure to comply with Health Center's Written Standards, which may include the failure to report any conduct or event that potentially violates legal or compliance requirements or Health Center's Written Standards, will be met by the enforcement of disciplinary action, up to and including possible termination, in accordance with Health Center's Compliance Program Policy and Procedure. I have reviewed and understand the job functions required of me for the position in employment with T.H.E. Clinic, Inc. I understand that T.H.E. Clinic, Inc. reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time. Employee's Signature Print Name Date Supervisor's Signature Print Name Date Posted 2 days ago Grant Accountant. To Help Everyone Under the general direction of the CFO, the Grants Accountant is responsible to oversee the grants budgets in connection with financial matters including invoicing, reporting, and contract compliance and monitoring ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Responsible for the Grants Funds Management and Reporting: budget monitoring, supporting budget revisions and reallocation requests. • Monitoring Actual grants expenses: making sure expenses allocated according to the grant's budgets and in compliance with donor's contractual requirements. • Monitoring Deliverables for each grant and Timely Grant Reporting to the funders. • Grants utilization and maintenance of the excel spreadsheets, prepare/ collect applicable back up for all grant submissions, process invoices and reconcile any discrepancies. Required KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles, practices, and methods of accounting and auditing; principles and practices of financial administration including budgeting and reporting; current office practices, procedures, methods, and equipment; current principles and practices in operations procedures and data processing, application of data processing in the maintenance of accounting records and financial administration; budget preparation, program analyses, and revenue forecasting; principles and practices of organization, administration, budget, and management; and reports accounting practices required by state and federal regulations. QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • College degree from an accredited college or university in accounting/finance or business/health administration. • Min. 3 years of experience in non-for-profit accounting and financial systems. • Should have knowledge and experience in health care finance, including third party reimbursement mechanisms and Federal guidelines regarding budget and financing. • Supervisory experience a must. AR Accounting Manager Rev. Nov. 2007 Page 2 of 2 • Proficiency with automated accounting and billing systems; experience with Fund Accounting software preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for a prolonged period and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Posted 2 days ago
