Kaiser Permanente Jobshttp://kp.jobs2012-05-22 14:58:28.465692USADenverTitle: Nuclear Medicine Technologist Location: Denver, CO Operates nuclear medicine imaging equipment to produce images of specified areas of the body in accordance w/ instructions of the Radiologist and/or designated physician, using knowledge of radiopharmaceutical techniques & procedures, anatomical & pathological relationships, & the contour & composition of body tissue. Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops & sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, & needs. Builds rapport & cooperative relationship w/ members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs & resolves problems. Essential Functions: - Operates nuclear medicine imaging equipment to produce images of specified areas of the body in accordance w/ instructions of the Radiologist and/or designated physician, using knowledge of radiopharmaceutical techniques & procedures, anatomical & pathological relationships, & the contour & composition of body tissue. - Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops & sustains productive member/patient relationships. - Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, & needs. - Builds rapport & cooperative relationship w/ members/patients. - Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs & resolves problems. - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - 6 months subsequent experience operating nuclear medicine equipment or completion of an approved nuclear medicine program within the last twelve months including registration or certification - Completion of an approved training program in nuclear medicine technology plus currently registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) in nuclear medicine or by the Nuclear Medicine Certification Board (NMCB) - Ability to operate nuclear medicine equipment & perform related technical procedures - Working knowledge of radiopharmaceutical techniques & procedures, anatomical & pathological relationships, & the contour & composition of body tissues - Ability to work independently - Ability to communicate effectively in a caring & courteous manner Preferred Qualifications: - 1 year experience as a nuclear medicine technologist preferred2012-05-19 20:02:13United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado136075CODenver, CO28818891http://kp.jobs/xml/28818891/jobUSADenverTitle: Claims and Referral Supervisor Location: Denver, CO Supervises, coordinates & evaluates the activities of personnel engaged in processing Claims & Referrals. Insures claims are accurately adjudicated & approved in accordance w/ departmental policies for the Rocky Mountain Region & Local Markets. Accountable for creating a culture of compliance, ethics & integrity. Maintains knowledge of & assures departmental compliance w/ KP's Principles of Responsibility & policies & procedures, & applicable regulatory requirements & accreditation standards. Responds appropriately to observed fraud or abuse. Essential Functions: - Supervises & coordinates the activities of personnel in the Claims & Referral Department - Represents the organization's claims & referral process to include contract interpretation, implementation & compliance w/ Regulatory Agencies eg, DOI, IRS, HCFA, NCQA - Administers personnel policies & procedures w/ respect to counseling, disciplinary action & grievances - Interviews, hires & evaluates department personnel - Schedules & assigns work - Approves time cards, vacations & other time off requests - Evaluates & develops new & existing procedures, recommends & implements new procedures to improve operating efficiency & customer service - Maintain current information & knowledge of all applicable Kaiser policies, local, state & federal laws & regulations, & accreditation standards - Ensures that the training activities incorporate all applicable KP policies, local, state & federal laws & regulations, & accreditation standards - Supervises assigned staff - This includes interviewing, selecting, training, motivating, evaluating, counseling, disciplining & terminating in compliance w/ EEO/AA goals & personnel policies of the organization - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - A minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in a medical claims processing environment, including 2 years of supervisory experience - Previous experience in an automated medical claims processing environment required - bachelor's degree in business or health care or related field - Equivalent experience will be considered - Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, CPT-4 & ICD-9 coding - Thorough knowledge of state, federal & Medicare regulations pertaining to claims processing - Working knowledge of various health insurance products such as PPO, HMO, POS & indemnity - Effective verbal, written & interpersonal skills are required2012-05-18 19:45:40United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado133983CODenver, CO28800112http://kp.jobs/xml/28800112/jobUSAAuroraTitle: Administrative Assistant Location: Aurora, CO Provides administrative & operational clerical support to department managers and/or staff. Responsibilities may include answering phones & relaying messages/information to both departmental staff & callers; scheduling/calendaring meetings & conferences; maintaining filing systems; ordering/stocking office supplies; opening/sorting mail. Types/proofreads/composes correspondence; creates graphs & presentations; researches issues as needed. Maintains & supports a culture of compliance, ethics & integrity. Responsible for ensuring ongoing compliance for assigned department. Maintains knowledge of policies & procedures & performs in accordance w/ applicable regulatory requirements, external laws & accreditation standards as they relate to assigned department. Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops & sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, & needs. Builds rapport & cooperative relationship w/ members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs & resolves problems. Essential Functions: - Provides complex administrative and/or project support to the department head, managers and/or staff members to include the following answers phones, takes messages, screens calls, & greets KP visitors or outside vendors - May monitor emails for others - Manages the manager's calendar, & schedules/plans meetings - Researches, plans & arranges events including hotel & conference facilities - Makes travel arrangements for the department/staff or manager - Writes detailed correspondence for managers & staff; independently updates department documents as needed - Creates reports, presentation materials w/ charts & illustrations, & proofs content for accuracy - Researches & collects information needed to complete project tasks or reports - Interfaces daily w/ KP employees across multiple organizations & external parties as a liaison for the department/function - Tracks expenditures to include billing & payment authorization on behalf of the dept manager; authorizes recharges across business units - Manages expense reports - Performs other department specific duties as assigned - For Essential Responsibilities In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - 4 years of administrative assistant support to a person or unit of an organization at the manager/director level - HS graduation or equivalent, plus 2 years of related college course work - Equivalent education & experience may be considered - Typing test required - Must be at least 70% proficient at an intermediate level in Microsoft Word & Excel - Demonstrates a progressively higher level of proficiency in most of the following areas word-processing & spreadsheets, which includes the creation of graphs & charts; importing documents/data; creation of formulas & macros - Demonstrated ability to plan, organize & prioritize work assignments - Effective verbal, written & interpersonal skills required2012-05-18 19:45:40United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado133493COAurora, CO28800113http://kp.jobs/xml/28800113/jobUSAFort CollinsTitle: Registered Nurse Location: Fort Collins, CO Practices professional nursing by the performance of both independent nursing functions & delegated medical functions in accordance w/accepted practice standards. Such functions include the initiation & performance of nursing care through health promotion, supportive or restorative care, disease prevention, diagnosis & treatment of human disease, ailment, pain, injury, deformity, & physical or mental condition using specialized knowledge, judgment, & skill involving the application of biological, physical, social, & behavioral science principles. CRS 12-38-103 (10). Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops & sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, & needs. Builds rapport & cooperative relationship w/members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs and resolves problems. Essential Functions: - Evaluates health & mental health status through collection, assessment & recording of relevant clinical data, both subjective & objective. - Documents actions & interventions through the use of an electronic medical record. - Uses data to identify health care problems & create plan. - Prioritizes patient's needs. - Health teaching & health counseling to patients & their families. - Reviews & monitors therapy & treatment plans for patients. - Initiates appropriate consultations and/or actions accordingly. - Conducts office visits & extensive telephone callbacks for triage & assessment of patients requiring follow-up care. - Assists prescribers in medication group visits, & provides follow-up screening and education for patients in intensive outpatient program. - May lead educational groups as needed. - Triages emergency situations & initiates appropriate nursing interventions and referral. - Executes delegated medical functions (including ordering or reviewing labs and other screening tests, and prescription refills) which deliver aspects of care that implement and are consistent with the medical plan as prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician or advance practice nurse prescriber. - Administers oral and injectable medications as directed by legally authorized physician or advance practice nurse prescriber. - Provides therapy and treatment that is supportive and restorative to life and well-being either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation with, delegation to (per Colorado State Board of Nursing rules and regulations for delegation), supervision of, teaching others. - Venipuncture required based on operational needs. - Collects subjective and objective data. - Analyzes reports, and record data. - Referring to medical or community agencies per Kaiser Permanente guidelines those patients who need further treatment, evaluation, or assistance. - Leads health care team by influence and role modeling integrated effective nursing practice, service, innovation and providing outstanding support for physician practices. Patient advocate. - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado. Applicant must be a graduate of board approved RN program & completed a minimum of 750 clock hours of faculty planned clinical experience & guided learning activities which required direct supervision by faculty, associate nursing instructional personnel (ANIP) or preceptor who is physically present or immediately accessible. - Minimum of 1 year experience in a mixed model, which would include Adult & Pediatrics w/ trauma experience, or family medicine experience, w/i the past 2 years required. - National Provider Identifier (NPI) & Taxonomy code required at time of hire. - Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand Kaiser Permanente customer needs. Specialty Requirements/ Responsibilities/Preferences Evaluates health and mental health status through collection, assessment and recording of relevant clinical data, both subjective and objective. Documents actions and interventions through the use of an electronic medical record. Uses data to identify health care problems and create plan. Prioritizes patient's needs.Health teaching and health counseling to patients and their families. Reviews and monitors therapy and treatment plans for patients. Initiates appropriate consultations and/or actions accordingly.Conducts office visits and extensive telephone callbacks for triage and assessment of patients requiring follow-up care. Assists prescribers in medication group visits, and provides follow-up screening and education for patients in intensive outpatient program. May lead educational groups as needed. Triages emergency situations and initiates appropriate nursing interventions and referral. Executes delegated medical functions (including ordering or reviewing labs and other screening tests, and prescription refills) which deliver aspects of care that implement and are consistent with the medical plan as prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician or advance practice nurse prescriber. Administers oral and injectable medications as directed by legally authorized physician or advance practice nurse prescriber.Provides therapy and treatment that is supportive and restorative to life and well-being either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation with, delegation to (per Colorado State Board of Nursing rules and regulations for delegation), supervision of, teaching others. Venipuncture required based on operational needs. Preferred Skills - **********THIS ON-CALL POSITION IS FOR LOVELAND/FT COLLINS *********** Position is expected to float to other departments/facilities as needed. Will work days/evenings/weekends based on operational needs Ability to do venipuncture based on operational needs. Union Disclaimer: The union and the company are currently investigating the duties of this position.2012-05-18 19:45:40United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado134010COFort Collins, CO28800114http://kp.jobs/xml/28800114/jobUSADenverTitle: Medical Assistant Location: Denver, CO Under direct supervision, performs basic & routine patient care & clerical duties to assist medical providers in the care & treatment of patients. Primary function is to room patients & facilitate provider schedule. Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions &develops & sustains productive member/patient. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances. Builds rapport & relationships w/ members/patients; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs. Essential Functions: - Performs duties & resp.w/ excellence, enthusiasm, great service demonst. courteous behaviors & by anticipating physician & other needs - Prepares exam rooms for use by physicians & providers by cleaning, stocking supplies, equipment & instr. - Reviews & communicates to physician & other providers appt. schedule to determine patient visit order & requests for the day, greets patient to exam or treatment rm. in a respectful & caring manner - Keeps patients, physician or providers, & team members, informed of physician's or provider's status &/or time delays - Interviews patient to determine reason for visit; takes patient's vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height & weight; records information in patient's med record; & reports findings to appropriate personnel, according to standard requirements - Instructs or assists patients in prep. for scheduled procedures in a caring & courteous manner - Performs basic, routine & regular delegated medical functions & within appropriate scope of practice as inferred by knowledge, skill level, & KP guidelines (vision screening, ear irrigations, hearing tests, hematocrit, tonometry measurements, EKG tests, collecting throat, wound, & sputum specimens, & urine cultures) using approp instruments, techniques, & specimen labeling process - Supports physicians & providers performing routine exam & treatment procedures by attending patient during procedures & providing appropriate supplies and instruments. - Performs routine clerical & reception duties, as required, such as completing patient visit records, maintaining dept logs, answering phones & taking messages, checking in patients, & scheduling patient appts - Prepares treatment rms for special procedures using knowledge of sterile technique - Cleans, packages & sterilizes reusable supplies & instr. appropriately using germicide solution -Provides routine verbal and written instructions to patients as specifically directed, such as use of crutches, cast care and wound care; escorts patients to other patient care areas - Maintains a safe & healthy work environment for patients,self - Performs duties, such as assisting in orienting & training new employees, transporting equipment or patient, stocking shelves, taking inventories, ordering supplies - Demonstrates computer literacy for charting & reviewing in an automated med record. - Works within scope of practice & according to KP policies - Complies w/regulatory reqts & standards of care - See Compensation Job Description - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - HS graduation or equivalent - Completion of a Medical Assistant training program of at least 6 months in duration for the Medical Assistant - Copy of diploma & transcripts from program required. - Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs Preferred Qualifications: - Certification as Medical Assistant preferred Must be a team player. Must be able to multi-task. May be required to rotate between work sites.2012-05-17 18:29:59United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado134696CODenver, CO28763120http://kp.jobs/xml/28763120/jobUSAAuroraTitle: Call Center Service Associate Location: Aurora, CO Receives incoming phone calls from patients, records appointment information, transfers calls to appropriate personnel according to protocol, & otherwise facilitates scheduling appointments for medical services. Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops & sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, & needs. Builds rapport & cooperative relationship w/ members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs & resolves problems. Essential Functions: - Receives patients' appointment requests; ascertains type of appointment needed, medical provider & time preference; refers patients' appointment requests to other medical office locations as necessary - Determines available appointment times; obtains & records patients' identification & appointment information on automated scheduling system - Cancels & verifies appointments at the request of patients - Answers inquires & provides information regarding appointment services & procedures; refers other inquires to appropriate personnel - Messages information or transfers calls to appropriate personnel if patient requests advice, an urgent appointment or according to protocol; schedules follow-up appointments as necessary - Provides directions to patients in order to get to facilities; provides information about our division to members; & gives instructions to members per protocol - Maintains confidentiality & integrity of all computer data, appointment data, & information concerning departmental functions - Performs other duties as assigned - Position requires working closely w/ others; w/ constant noise & interruptions - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - 1 year of customer service experience, including 6 months of telephone experience - HS graduation or equivalent - Familiarity w/ personal computers & mainframe computers & their applications, including basic keyboarding skills - Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs Preferred Qualifications: - Medical terminology preferred - Varying Schedule Applicants must be flexible and available to report to work 7:00 a.m. thru 6:00 p.m. - Monday thru Friday - This represents 12 positions2012-05-16 18:35:01United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado135666COAurora, CO28736420http://kp.jobs/xml/28736420/jobUSADenverTitle: Patient Safety and Risk Mgmt Dir Location: Denver, CO Directs the development, implementation, & ongoing effectiveness of patient safety & risk management programs & strategies.Develops & implements service & quality improvement activities for the department.Provides leadership & consultation in identifying & implementing strategic & tactical solutions to actual or potential adverse events.Requires leadership by influence. Assures the successful implementation of local & regional-scale projects designed to reduced risk to the organization, physicians, staff, & members. Partners w/ National KP safety & risk management programs. Supervises assigned program staff. Accountable for creating a culture of compliance, ethics & integrity. Responsible for ensuring ongoing compliance for areas of assigned responsibility.Maintains knowledge of policies & procedures & performs in accordance w/ applicable regulatory requirements & accreditation standards as they relate to the Business & Clinical Risk Management department. Essential Functions: - Directs the development, implementation, & ongoing effectiveness of programs & strategies to achieve patient safety & risk management program goals - Guides department in the development & implementation of quality & service monitoring processes - Monitor's performance against established targets - Plans & conducts strategies to effectively develop individuals & build teams to ensure a competent & motivated staff provides leadership & support - Supervises assigned staff - This includes interviewing, selecting, training, motivating, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, & termination in compliance w/ EEO/AA goals & personnel policies of the organization - Manages the day-to-day supervisory, professional, technical & clerical activities of patient safety & risk management program; Establishes a collaborative working relationship w/ appropriate managers to identify & facilitate operational changes needed to improve and/or support care delivery & reduce risk to the organization, physicians, staff, & members - Chairs or participates on inter- & intra-regional committees to address patient safety & risk management issues that can range from local to region-wide issues w/ significant & critical impact - Works closely w/ counterparts in other KP Regions to coordinate efforts, share best practices, & promote consistency of KPCO patient safety & risk management practices w/ program-wide efforts - Administers annual operating budget & capital equipment budget for the patient safety & risk management programs - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in health care management, w/a minimum of 4 years of experience in managing or coordinating projects, budgets, & personnel - Master's degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration or related field - Knowledge of KP, as well as federal & state laws & regulations, & NCQA patient safety requirements - Demonstrated ability in strategic planning, implementation, & management of projects involving personnel in a variety of settings - Ability to develop structures & processes necessary to comply w/ all legal & regulatory requirements relating to patient safety & risk management - Excellent interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills required to work w/ internal & external customers - Strong skills in personal computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, & database systems Preferred Qualifications: - Licensed in the State of Colorado as a RN, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician's Assistant preferred2012-05-15 19:34:29United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado134892CODenver, CO28706826http://kp.jobs/xml/28706826/jobUSADenverTitle: Surgical Housekeeper Location: Denver, CO Under indirect supervision, performs sanitation practices for the KASC operating room. Prompt cleanup of organic debris & blood contamination using hospital-grade disinfectant, as required. Appropriate disposal of biohazard & non-biohazard trash, during terminal cleaning, & as required. Essential Functions: - Prompt cleaning of OR rooms by removing debris & blood contamination using a hospital-grade disinfectant - Follows appropriate techniques & precautions necessary for handling & transporting of contaminated surfaces, equipment, soiled linens & trash as defined by policy regarding bloodborne pathogens - Requires working w/ hazardous chemicals on a daily basis - Cleans floors, walls, ceiling, equipment, grills/filters, overhead or floor tracks, furniture & any other items between each procedure, or as needed - Requires bending on a daily basis - Keeps specimen log & transport specimen to pathology or radiology, as needed - Works w/ maintenance staff to change filters of air conditioning/heating, as necessary - Monitors temperature of rooms, warmers & refrigerators - Stocks pillows, warmers w/ fluid (sterile water & saline), & blankets - Replenishes soap in dispensers, paper towels, scrub brushes, & any other products at sink as frequently as necessary - Responds to call for assistance in all area including Pre-Op & PACU, & cleans up spills, blood, and/or organic debris - May assist w/ nurses in moving patients from bed in OR to gurneys, which requires bending & extensive lifting - Works in OR setting where quarters may be cramped - Works w/ many interruptionsIn addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of 6 months of surgical housekeeping experience - Knowledge in working w/ hazardous waste & chemicals - HS Graduation or equivalent - Follows appropriate techniques & precautions necessary for cleaning, handling, & transporting of biohazard material, according to policies & procedures Salary: $13.24 Hourly2012-05-15 19:34:28United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado131698CODenver, CO28706825http://kp.jobs/xml/28706825/jobUSALone TreeTitle: Orthopedic Radiologic Technologist Location: Lone Tree, CO Operates radiology equipment to produce radiographic images of specified areas of the body and performs related technical x-ray procedures, in accordance with physician's orders and standard techniques, procedures or specific instructions; to include sterile techniques, basic patient care procedures and monitoring. Makes members/patients and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. Builds rapport and cooperative relationship with members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs and resolves problems. Essential Functions: - Works closely with other technologists. Instructs patient, in a courteous manner, regarding xray procedures to be carried out. - Positions patients for radiographic imaging utilizing supportive and immobilization devices to prevent undue movement, and uses protective shields. - Practices ALARA procedures. - Operates and positions complex radiographic equipment at proper distance and angle for purposes of obtaining Orthopedic radiographic images. - Consistently selects proper film size and correct technical factors relative to the study, the patient's age and body habits. - Follows standards as specified - Consistently operates Radiology Information System to ensure accurate patient information by: tracking patient in/out of procedure room, tracking supplies/films used, identifying patient films, tracking repeated films, and all other necessary aspects of RIS - Reviews developed radiographs for accuracy and technical quality according to established standards, and repeats procedures as required; submits developed radiographs for interpretation by radiologist. - Assists physicians with special procedures such as fluoroscopic examinations; educates patients regarding the type and duration of procedures; obtains informed consent as indicated, and assists with examinations as required. - Maintains appropriate quality control of all radiologic procedures and equipment by monitoring the operating condition of the equipment and accessories and by utilizing proper radiation protection and sterile techniques and universal precautions. - Cleans and makes minor adjustment to equipment, and reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor. - Communicates clearly, effectively and appropriately at all times. - Communicates verbally in a clear and concise manner. - Demonstrates courteous and appropriate telephone skills. - Communicates in writing accurately, completely and legibly, and routes such communication appropriately and in a timely manner. - Considers the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients in the age group served. - Assesses data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and provides the care needed in accordance with department policy. - Exercised clinical judgment within scope of practice. - Performs other duties as required. Requires working with radiant energy sources, film processing Chemicals and portable x-ray machines. - May require use or bio/hazardous waste. - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - High school graduation or equivalent. - Successful completion of a Radiologic technology training program approved by the American Medical Association. - Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. - Ability to operate radiologic equipment and perform related technical procedures. - Will be expected to work in all orthopedic clinics; Acute Orthopedic Clinic at Franklin Rock Creek, and/or other future clinics. - Ability to work in a busy environment with high volume and stress. - Must successfully complete a one hour Orthopedic Radiology Assessment that demonstrates competence at the following views: pre-surgical views with markers and stressed views performed with surgeons, Scoliosis, leg length, and Scanogram. - Must be able to lift and carry up to 50-70 pounds throughout the workday. May require heavy lifting. Preferred Skills: Radiologic Technologist with Orthopedic experience.2012-05-12 18:41:08United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado131766COLone Tree, CO28656951http://kp.jobs/xml/28656951/jobUSALafayetteTitle: Registered Nurse Location: Lafayette, CO Practices professional nursing by the performance of both independent nursing functions & delegated medical functions in accordance w/ accepted practice standards. Such functions include the performance of nursing care through health promotion, supportive or restorative care, disease prevention, diagnosis & treatment of human disease, ailment, pain, injury, deformity, & physical or mental condition using specialized knowledge, judgment, & skill involving the application of biological, physical, social, & behavioral science principles. CRS 12-38-103 (10). Makes members/patients & their needs a focus of one's actions; develops productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, & needs. Builds rapport & relationship w/ members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect; responds quickly to meet needs & resolves problems. Essential Functions: - (Portions adopted from Colorado State Nurse Practice Act CRS 12-38-103) - Evaluating health status through the collection & assessment CRS 12-38-103 (10) - Analyzes, reports & records - Triage patients either in person or via teleph1 & implements proper course of action in accordance w/ established protocol/guideline or in consultation w/ provider - Conducts teleph1 call backs to patients requiring follow-up care - Evaluates emergency situations & initiates appropriate interventions - Practices within scope of practice perimeters as inferred by licensure, standard nursing practice, knowledge, skill level, sound clinical judgment, & KP guidelines - Accurately documents patient data, actions or interventions, responses, & plans for care/follow-up according to guidelines and/or standard practice - Health teaching & health counseling to patients and/or their families - Executing delegated medical functions which deliver aspects of care that implement & are consistent w/ the medical plan as prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician or person acting under the physician's delegated authority - Administers intravenous therapy & other medications - Providing therapy & treatment that is supportive & restorative to life & well being either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation with, delegation to (per Colorado State Board of Nursing rules & regulations for delegation), supervision of, or teaching others - Refers to medical or community agencies per KP guidelines those patients who need further treatment, evaluation, or assistance - Review & monitor therapy & treatment patient plans - Initiate appropriate consultations and/or actions accordingly - Facilitates the coordination & integration of care between health care services; manages populations of patients to ensure appropriate utilization of health care resources - Leads health care team by influence & role modeling integrated effective nursing practice, exemplary service, innovation & providing outstanding support - Patient advocate - Supports compliance & Kaiser Permanent's Code of Conduct by adhering to federal & state laws & regulations, accreditation & license requirements, by policies & procedures - Responds appropriately to observed fraud - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives -Other essential funtions as outlined in the full job description Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Currently licensed as a RN in the State of Colorado - Applicant must be a graduate of a RN program that meets Colorado State Board of Nursing curriculum requirements - National Provider Identifier (NPI) & Taxonomy code required at time of hire - Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs Preferred Qualifications: - Previous med/surg experience preferred - BLS strongly preferred Must be Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certified within 90 days of hire. Must be a team player. Must be able to multitask. May have to float between locations. ACLS certification and procedural sedation competency required within 90 days of hire. At least one year of oncology experience and certification in chemotherapy administration. The oncology experience and certification must be recent (within the previous five years). Independent, critical thinking necessary; excellent IV and communication skills and function well in a team setting.2012-05-11 19:38:59United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado134699COLafayette, CO28639057http://kp.jobs/xml/28639057/jobUSALakewoodTitle: Medical Assistant Location: Lakewood, CO Under direct supervision, performs basic & routine patient care & clerical duties to assist medical providers in the care & treatment of patients. Primary function is to room patients & facilitate provider schedule. Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions &develops & sustains productive member/patient. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances. Builds rapport & relationships w/ members/patients; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs. Essential Functions: - Performs duties & resp.w/ excellence, enthusiasm, great service demonst. courteous behaviors & by anticipating physician & other needs - Prepares exam rooms for use by physicians & providers by cleaning, stocking supplies, equipment & instr. - Reviews & communicates to physician & other providers appt. schedule to determine patient visit order & requests for the day, greets patient to exam or treatment rm. in a respectful & caring manner - Keeps patients, physician or providers, & team members, informed of physician's or provider's status &/or time delays - Interviews patient to determine reason for visit; takes patient's vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height & weight; records information in patient's med record; & reports findings to appropriate personnel, according to standard requirements - Instructs or assists patients in prep. for scheduled procedures in a caring & courteous manner - Performs basic, routine & regular delegated medical functions & within appropriate scope of practice as inferred by knowledge, skill level, & KP guidelines (vision screening, ear irrigations, hearing tests, hematocrit, tonometry measurements, EKG tests, collecting throat, wound, & sputum specimens, & urine cultures) using approp instruments, techniques, & specimen labeling process - Supports physicians & providers performing routine exam & treatment procedures by attending patient during procedures & providing appropriate supplies and instruments. - Performs routine clerical & reception duties, as required, such as completing patient visit records, maintaining dept logs, answering phones & taking messages, checking in patients, & scheduling patient appts - Prepares treatment rms for special procedures using knowledge of sterile technique - Cleans, packages & sterilizes reusable supplies & instr. appropriately using germicide solution -Provides routine verbal and written instructions to patients as specifically directed, such as use of crutches, cast care and wound care; escorts patients to other patient care areas - Maintains a safe & healthy work environment for patients,self - Performs duties, such as assisting in orienting & training new employees, transporting equipment or patient, stocking shelves, taking inventories, ordering supplies - Demonstrates computer literacy for charting & reviewing in an automated med record. - Works within scope of practice & according to KP policies - Complies w/regulatory reqts & standards of care - See Compensation Job Description - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - HS graduation or equivalent - Completion of a Medical Assistant training program of at least 6 months in duration for the Medical Assistant - Copy of diploma & transcripts from program required. - Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs Preferred Qualifications: - Certification as Medical Assistant preferred Primary Care Ambulatory experience preferred with training in electronic medical record, open to innovation and flexibility2012-05-11 19:38:58United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado132337COLakewood, CO28639056http://kp.jobs/xml/28639056/jobUSAAuroraTitle: IT Maintenance and Logistics Project Coordinator-Shared Analytics Environment Location: Aurora, CO The Shared Analytics environment looks to enable both historical and real-time business and clinical analytic solutions in support core KP functions, including: Budgetary Planning and Forecasting Fraud Management Business Intelligence and Decision Support Data Mining Data Warehouse and Data Mart development ETL and Advanced Data Transformation The Shared Analytic Environment (SAE) Maintenance and Logistics (M&L) team provides project coordination, ITIL based change management oversight and control, incident management and internal operational support Essential Functions: - Provide customer projectslogistics management and coordinate communication and reporting - Identifies opportunities for increasing business efficiency through improved manual and automated process systems. - Provide incident oversight, request for change (RC) and service request(SR) oversight - Manage dashboard development and portal content - Capacity Reporting Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in related field and/or 4 years of equivalent experience. - A minimum of 8 years of IT project coordination/management - Excellent written communication skills Preferred Qualifications: - PMP and ITIL certification2012-05-10 19:05:33United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado134621COAurora, CO28606668http://kp.jobs/xml/28606668/jobUSAAuroraTitle: Quality/Resource Coordinator Location: Aurora, CO Provides assessment & monitoring of resource utilization, coordinates outside referrals, provider practice patterns, quality of care, & coordination of our members continuing care needs. Maintain & support a culture of compliance, ethics & integrity. Responsible for ensuring ongoing compliance for the department. Maintains knowledge of policies & procedures & performs in accordance w/ applicable regulatory requirements, external laws & accreditation standards as they relate to the department. Essential Functions: - Determines & manages appropriate levels of care & services; using clinical knowledge, established guidelines, & physician consultation - Implements changes in contract benefits, state & federal regulations, & established review criteria guidelines - Synthesizes & analyzes a large volume of data related to the member, benefits, eligibility, facilities, contracts, & clinical status to identify issues & facilitate problem solving that results in continuity of care, quality of care & optimal resource management for the patient - Coordinates care w/ various internal & external customers to facilitate high quality, timely, & cost effective care & service - Consults & educates other staff, physicians, departments & members regarding resource management options that provide high quality while efficiently using available resources - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in hospital setting, preferably ICU, CCU, Med-Surg - Experience in utilization review, case management, discharge planning, & managed care - Knowledge & experience w/ Medicare coverage guidelines & medical criteria such as Interqual or Milliman & Robertson - Current unrestricted license as a RN in the State of Colorado - Knowledge of quality & utilization review methods, statistical techniques, utilization management compliance standards, & regulatory elements - Effective interpersonal, communication, & negotiating skills Preferred Qualifications: - Prefer clinical experience in hospital setting to be in ICU, CCU, Med-Surg Rotate schedule. Works holidays, nights and weekends. Floats between departments/facilities/locations. Main location is Exempla Good Samaritan Hospital and will float to all core and non-core hospitals Salary Range: $31.84- $37.46 Hourly2012-05-10 19:05:03United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado130258COAurora, CO28606655http://kp.jobs/xml/28606655/jobUSADenverTitle: Registered Nurse-Oncology Location: Denver, CO Practices professional nursing by the performance of both independent nursing functions & delegated medical functions in accordance w/ accepted practice standards. Such functions include the initiation & performance of nursing care through health promotion, supportive or restorative care, disease prevention, diagnosis & treatment of human disease, ailment, pain, injury, deformity, & physical or mental condition using specialized knowledge, judgment, & skill involving the application of biological, physical, social, & behavioral science principles. CRS 12-38-103 (10). Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops & sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, & needs. Builds rapport & cooperative relationship w/ members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs & resolves problems. Essential Functions: - (Adopted from Colorado State Nurse Practice Act CRS 12-38-103) Evaluating health status through the collection & assessment of health data CRS 12-38-103 (10) - Collects subjective & objective data - Analyzes reports, & record data - Uses data to identify health care problems & create plan - Prioritizes patient's needs - Triage patients either in person or via telephone & implements proper course of action in accordance w/ established protocol/guideline or in consultation w/ provider - Conducts telephone calls backs to patients requiring follow-up care - Evaluates emergency situations & initiates appropriate nursing interventions - Health teaching & health counseling to patients and/or their families - Executing delegated medical functions which delivers aspects of care that implement & are consistent w/ the medical plan as prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician or person acting under the physician's delegated authority - Administers intravenous therapy & other medications - Providing therapy & treatment that is supportive & restorative to life & well being either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation with, delegation to (per Colorado State Board of Nursing rules & regulations for delegation), supervision of, or teaching others - Referring to medical or community agencies per KP guidelines those patients who need further treatment, evaluation, or assistance - Review & monitor therapy & treatment patient plans - Initiate appropriate consultations and/or actions accordingly - facilitates the coordination & integration of care between health care services; manages populations of patients to ensure appropriate utilization of health care resources - Leads health care team by influence & role modeling integrated effective nursing practice, service, innovation & providing outstanding support for physician practices - Patient advocate - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - At least one year of oncology experience and certification in chemotherapy administration - The oncology experience and certification must be recent (within the previous five years) - Applicant must be a graduate of board approved RN program & completed a minimum of 750 clock hours of faculty planned clinical experience & guided learning activities which required direct supervision by faculty, associate nursing instructional personnel (ANIP) or preceptor who is physically present or immediately accessible - Currently licensed as a RN in the State of Colorado - ACLS certification & procedural sedation competency required within 90 days of hire - National Provider Identifier (NPI) & Taxonomy code required at time of hire - Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs - Independent, critical thinking necessary; excellent IV & communication skills & function well in a team setting Preferred Skills - Good communication skills, team player, ability to multitask, may float between locations, ONS chemotherapy/biotherapy required within 90 days of hire.2012-05-10 19:05:03United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado132058CODenver, CO28606656http://kp.jobs/xml/28606656/jobUSADenverTitle: Chemical Dependency SrMgr Location: Denver, CO In collaboration w/ the Behavioral Health Senior Director & the Chief of Chemical Dependency Services, responsible for the design & oversight of effective chemical dependency treatment services throughout Colorado region, including accountability for quality of care, quality of patient services, cost-effectiveness & competence in Chemical Dependency inpatient services, outpatient services & services integrated into primary care. Manages the work of all counseling professionals in the areas of alcohol & chemical dependency. Essential Functions: - In collaboration w/ the Behavioral Health Senior Director (or Mental Health Director) & the Chief of Chemical Dependency Services, set the vision for the Chemical Dependency Department & responsible for developing & executing the Chemical Dependency strategic plan & other organizational & departmental goals w/ specific targets & metrics - Provide leadership across the Chemical Dependency Department & other departments to ensure high quality care & effective systems of care delivery - Accountable for the quality of care, service & cost effective operations. Including accountability for creating a culture of service, compliance, ethics & integrity - Responsible for the preparation & management of departmental budgets, including all inpatient & external costs - Responsible for developing clinical services & administrative processes to anticipate & meet the complex & changing demands on the department's service delivery system - Leadership responsibility in fully understanding, promoting & implementing the Labor Management Partnership - Represents the Chemical Dependency Department to all clinical & administrative departments w/in the organization to ensure high quality of care & service to our members - Supervises assigned staff. This includes interviewing, selecting, training, motivating, evaluating, counseling, disciplining & terminating in compliance w/ EEO/AA goals & personnel policies of the organization - Establishes communications w/ counselors & physicians. Develops methods to measure & monitor resource utilization & effectiveness - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of 4 years of post-graduate supervised experience in alcohol/chemical dependency treatment services - Minimum of 3 years of supervisory/leadership experience w/ the ability to establish comprehensive outpatient programs & work effectively w/ outside agencies, members & staff - Master's degree in psychology or related behavioral health field - Must have current licensure by the State of Colorado as a professional in a behavioral health related field (i.e. Social Work, Psychology, Nursing) - Strong computer & communication skills - National Provider Identifier (NPI) & Taxonomy code required at time of hire2012-05-10 19:05:03United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado133222CODenver, CO28606657http://kp.jobs/xml/28606657/jobUSAWestminsterTitle: Clinical Pharmacist Location: Westminster, CO Under general supervision, dispenses compounds, procures, stores & distributes pharmacy products, assists medical personnel & patients w/ drug information & identification, provides direction to pharmacy Interns & non-licensed personnel, performs other duties as required. Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops & sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, & needs. Builds rapport & cooperative relationship w/ members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs & resolves problems. Essential Functions: - Dispenses, compounds, procures, stores, packages & distributes pharmacy products according to legal requirements, established policies & procedures & acceptable professional practices, documents responsibility by signing or initialing prescriptions, batch sheets or other forms according to established policies & procedures - Evaluated & resolves, according to established policies & procedures, potential drug therapy problems identified through any & all available sources, including any pharmacy information system - Provides direction to pharmacy Interns, pharmacy Technicians & other pharmacy personnel by making suggestions & answering questions, resolving professional & clerical problems, orienting new employees to assigned duties, training employees in new procedures & techniques & checking their work for errors & adherence to established policies & procedures, documents verification by signing or initialing prescriptions, batch sheets or other forms, temporarily substitutes for absent pharmacy personnel, as necessary - Interviews patients to obtain information regarding drug use, drug allergies & sensitivities, documents the information in the patient's medical record or pharmacy information system, advises patient on significant precautions, proper drug therapy & administration, the use of related devices, & the coordination of drug therapy w/ diet, according to established policies & procedures - Confers w/ medical personnel concerning care & treatment of patients related clinical diagnosis, drug combinations & dosage forms, & other factors that might influence the course of treatment & the activity of the drugs, including drug identification, suggests changes in drug therapy and/or use, as appropriate - Maintains records of drugs & controlled substances as required by federal & state law - Maintains records pertinent to the purchase & control of narcotics & alcohol, following established procedures - Accepts the responsibility for resolving operational problems, in the absence of, or as assigned by, supervision, such as resolving professional problems related to the interpretation of prescriptions, drug furnishing irregularities, service complaints & technical problems such as equipment needs & drug procurement, etc, according to established policies & procedures - Check equipment used to prepare & dispense medications for proper functioning, report deficiencies to appropriate personnel - Keeps abreast of all current drug information as it relates to medicines, their uses, dosages & inherent side effects - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy w/ completed pharmacy internship - Currently licensed by the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacist - Effective verbal & written communication skills - Must authorize a DEA drug screening - Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs - National Provider Identifier (NPI) & Toxonomy code required at time of hire Rotate schedule. Work holidays/nights/weekends. Float between departments/locations/facilities.2012-05-10 19:05:02United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado129631COWestminster, CO28606654http://kp.jobs/xml/28606654/jobUSAAuroraTitle: Data Architect Location: Aurora, CO Data and Application Architecture at Kaiser Permanente are key elements of the Enterprise Architecture function and is primarily focused on application, database, system, and infrastructure information and application interaction. It aligns with the Information Management and Strategy function and other business information domains. It is concerned with the identification, definition, and creation of architecture artifacts associated with reference architectures, blueprints, patterns, information as a service, logical and physical information and data models, interaction diagrams, standards, technical stacks, governance, and technology obsolesce planning and management. This includes the support of data governance, repository standards, information infrastructure, and core information management capabilities such as: developing Information Models for Data Exchange and Persistence, Master Data Management, data capacity management, indexing and searching across structured and unstructured data in our federated enterprise, data lifecycle management, reporting, data security, data quality management, meta data management, and enterprise content management. Essential Functions: Influence technology decisions & directions for the aligned Line of Business. Must have good business acumen, broad knowledge of technologies & tools and be a subject matter expert in certain areas Apply architectural principles, guidelines, standards, reference architecture, patterns & frameworks to deliver consistent and cost effective frameworks for re-use as wells solution architecture consulting. Develop research on emerging technologies, try them out and propose how such will significantly impact how to deliver KP's business through technology. Hands-on experience is a must in Proof of Technologies and prototypes, with proven track record. Participate in and/or conduct architectural, design and code reviews. Assess industry standards for information models, and where appropriate incorporate them into our information architecture standards. Develop data management strategy and process around data governance, custody, stewardship and security Define and identify reference data, and provide strategy and process to harmonize Master Data creation and access across the enterprise Define a Meta-Data strategy to describe and administer data, and provide data lineage tracking ability Develop and maintain data interoperability standards and interfaces Develop processes for data migration and integration between systems Develop a strategy classify data for its most effective and efficient use Create processes for Data Life Cycle management Specify data validation, verification and reconciliation strategies Define processes for Data Virtualization, using Service-oriented technologies. Define data workflow as it transforms into information Communicate with Business Stakeholders and Health IT Standards groups within the organization Collaborate and communicate with team members in other areas of IT like Informatics, Data Administration, and Technology Infrastructure Collaborate with other enterprise architecture domains to develop comprehensive solution architectures that include the information perspective Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: 10 years information technology experience 5 years of data/applicationarchitecture experience Experience with multiple RDBMS platforms and physical database schema design, including relational and dimensional modeling Experience with SOA, legacy system modernization, web/eCommerce, B2B, CRM, and/or ERP technologies The ability to use UML and architecture patterns to convey core architecture concepts as part of an oral presentation to the both technical and non-technical executive leadership is required. Experience working in large organizations with geographically dispersed teams and complex technical environments Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information systems, Computer Engineering, or equivalent years of experience2012-05-09 19:09:13United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado134784COAurora, CO28576395http://kp.jobs/xml/28576395/jobUSADenverTitle: Registered Nurse Location: Denver, CO Practices professional nursing by the performance of both independent nursing functions & delegated medical functions in accordance w/ accepted practice standards. Such functions include the initiation & performance of nursing care through health promotion, supportive or restorative care, disease prevention, diagnosis & treatment of human disease, ailment, pain, injury, deformity, & physical or mental condition using specialized knowledge, judgment, & skill involving the application of biological, physical, social, & behavioral science principles. CRS 12-38-103 (10). Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops & sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, & needs. Builds rapport & cooperative relationship w/ members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs & resolves problems. Essential Functions: - (Adopted from Colorado State Nurse Practice Act CRS 12-38-103) Evaluating health status through the collection & assessment of health data CRS 12-38-103 (10) - Executing delegated medical functions which delivers aspects of care that implement & are consistent w/ the medical plan as prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician or person acting under the physician's delegated authority - Administers intravenous therapy & other medications - Providing therapy & treatment that is supportive & restorative to life & well being either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation with, delegation to (per Colorado State Board of Nursing rules & regulations for delegation), supervision of, or teaching others - Referring to medical or community agencies per KP guidelines those patients who need further treatment, evaluation, or assistance - Review & monitor therapy & treatment patient plans - Initiate appropriate consultations and/or actions accordingly - Specialty Responsibilities Provide quality professional nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures in an ambulatory setting - Implement proper operating room procedures & assist members of surgical team in the correct protocols for safe, proficient patient care - Circulating & scrubbing on variety of surgical procedures - Evaluate & anticipate needs of surgical team & respond appropriately following established protocols, policies & procedures - Assurance of surgical instrumentation & availability & proper functionality for usage in O.R. - Position requires working w/ interruptions; w/ hazardous waste; w/ hands in water; & around moving equipment such as wheelchairs - May be required to lift patients using proper lifting techniques - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of 1 year current operating room experience - Applicant must be a graduate of board approved RN program & completed a minimum of 750 clock hours of faculty planned clinical experience & guided learning activities which required direct supervision by faculty, associate nursing instructional personnel (ANIP) or preceptor who is physically present or immediately accessible - ACLS certification & procedural sedation competency required within 90 days of hire - National Provider Identifier (NPI) & Taxonomy code required at time of hire - Currently licensed as a RN in the State of Colorado - Familiarity w/ personal & mainframe computers & their applications - Adequate knowledge of surgical instrumentation & supplies, and - Knowledge of sterile techniques & intra-operative medications - Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs2012-05-09 19:07:58United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado134031CODenver, CO28576363http://kp.jobs/xml/28576363/jobUSADenverTitle: Credentialing Prg Sys Coord Location: Denver, CO Performs system administrator duties for the credentialing system including maintenance, documentation, training & system updates. Performs credentialing coordinator duties which includes ensuring that credentialing & re-credentialing programs meet or exceed standards & maintains compliance w/ all national, state & local statutes related to peer review. Responsible for ensuring ongoing compliance for CPMG HR. Maintains knowledge of policies & procedures & performs in accordance w/ applicable regulatory requirements, external laws & accreditation standards as they relate to CPMG HR. Essential Functions: - Serves as the system administrator for the credentialing system which includes documenting & communicating system changes; documenting & reporting all operational problems; assisting in problem-resolution process; providing training to end-users; providing system implementation & testing as future upgrades are needed; maintaining tables; reviewing data integrity & mapping; providing coordination duties for other system interfaces; and, administering all reporting activities - Acts as a system consultant within & among the regions - Performs Credentialing Program Coordinator duties which include assisting in the development of policies, procedures & processes to ensure timely & efficient credentialing/re-credentialing for practitioners; gathering, storing, analyzing, reporting & tracking practitioner credentialing & quality file information; acting as the lead on annual external credentialing audits; monitoring corrective action plans; and, editing data collection for complete records - Assists in the design development & implementation of other systems as it affects physicians & allied health credentialing processes - Develops routine & special system reports, updates data & manages data for integrity & accuracy - Develops automated personal computer system applications where necessary - Assures full compliance w/ all federal, state & local statutes, & w/ Credentialing Committee, JCAHO & NCQA standards - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in a healthcare setting or related area that involved sophisticated data base management - Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources or related area or a minimum of 4 years of progressive professional experience in interpreting policies, monitoring compliance & developing data management processes Preferred Qualifications: - 2 years credentialing experience preferred2012-05-01 18:34:31United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado132714CODenver, CO28302752http://kp.jobs/xml/28302752/jobUSAAuroraTitle: QA and Testing Senior Location: Aurora, CO JOB DESCRIPTION: Kaiser Permanente Enterprise Testing Services (ETS) group provides world class testing and quality assurance services to the regional and national technology projects. The ETS team has an immediate opening for a dynamic and best in class Senior Test Engineer who likes to work in an exciting, challenging and fast-paced environment. The Sr. Test Engineer, as member of ETS group, will conduct all testing and quality assurance activities for the local and national projects underway in the Colorado region. These individuals will report to the ETS Lead for the Colorado region. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Working with developers, other test team members and business Subject Matter Experts to design test scenarios and test cases based on requirements and design. - Executing and updating test cases in HP Quality Center. - Reporting detailed test results. - Entering/Managing Defects in HP Quality Center. - Must be able to work on multiple projects concurrently. - Must be able to adjust schedules to accommodate changing priorities. - Defining complex data sets in order to drive and track test cases resulting in measurable and repeatable test results. - Attend and sometimes lead testing related meetings. - Provides input in the creation of the Quality Strategy & Plan for each project. - Participates in designs and development of equipments and test cases. - Analyzes complex testing procedures and recommends actions to improve testing process. - Contributes to the development of test strategies and approaches. - Implementation of QA and testing methodologies, process, standards and tools within the context of the appropriate delivery process. - Implementing testing tools to gain further efficiencies. - Participates in technical design and walk through with development team. - Assists in the writing of test plans, creates test cases, and scripts to support specific testing objective. - Ensures any unresolved problems or issues are documented and escalated. - Analysis and prioritization of defects. - Provides status and progress reports by project. - Effectively communicates in meetings with project team members. Qualifications: BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or a minimum of 4 years of equivalent work experience. A minimum of 4 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Testing. Hands-on experience with design, development, and implementation of testing procedures; creation of test plans, test cases and scripts to support testing objectives. Experience with implementation of quality assurance and testing methodologies, processes, standards, and tools. 2 years experience working directly with datawarehouses and ETL 2 years experience with Oracle Experience in writing complex SQL queries PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Working knowledge of BI tools; specifically Informatica, TOAD, Cognos, and Business Objects. - Experience with interface technologies and protocols, including HL7, EDI and batch interfaces - Experience with test automation, such as QTP, Selenium or iTKO Lisa - Previous work with main frame applications. - In depth knowledge of software development lifecycle methodologies and how they relate to different SDLC methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall - Experience working in IT Systems related to HealthCare (Insurance and Medical) Industry. - Robust understanding of relational databases2012-04-28 19:07:03United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado133025COAurora, CO28260330http://kp.jobs/xml/28260330/jobUSAAuroraTitle: QA and Testing Technical Lead Location: Aurora, CO TECHNICAL LEAD JOB DESCRIPTION: The Technical Lead of Enterprise Testing Services at Kaiser Permanente is responsible for quality assurance and testing. This includes the design, development and implementation of testing procedures; the creation of test plans, test strategy, cases and scripts to support testing objectives; and the implementation of quality assurance and testing methodologies, processes, standards and tools. - Supervise the technical aspects of all quality assurance testing work activities. - Serve as a subject matter expert for specific programs/applications. - Develop and execute project plans that are aligned with and follow appropriate project delivery processes for the testing phase. - Ensure appropriate technical testing resources for projects. - Accountable for time and resource estimates for projects. - Analyze requirements to determine feasibility for testing. - Validate external specifications to verify testability. - Ensure the proper configuration of Mercury Quality Center (Test Director) for assigned project(s). - Must also create/execute test plans, cases and scripts, testing matrices for more complex applications and ensure they support testing objectives. - Ensure tests are executed and analyzed properly. - Analyze, review and communicate test data requirements. - See that unresolved problems/issues are properly documented, escalated and monitored. - Review testing documentation deliverables and ensure defects are reported and managed appropriately. - Responsible for facilitating and coordinating the development and execution of cross-functional testing; spanning multiple regions and Business units. - Evaluate and/or escalate all unresolved issues to management. - Conduct client interviews in order to gather requirements and prepare appropriate documentation and presentation materials to communicate and validate information. - Develop presentations for upper management. - Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and recommend implementation as appropriate. - Train team members on testing methodology, standards and tools, review their work; and contribute to the development of new theories and methods. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or a minimum of 4 years of equivalent work experience. - A minimum of 6 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Testing. - Minimum of four years of proficiency in writing test plans, test cases, test procedures and test reports with the ability to understand complex integrated systems and derive test cases from technical internal/external design documents, requirements, story boards, user stories and workflows. - Experience and proficiency with Industry Standard Testing tools such as (1) HP Quality Center, (2) Rally, (3) iTKO Lisa, (4) Quick Test Pro, (5) Selinium. - In depth understanding of testing methodologies and how they relate to different SDLC methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall. SOFT SKILLS BELOW: - Excellent analytical skills with the proven ability to solve problems both in verbal and written communications. - Expert in MS-Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as MS-Visio and MS-Project. - Must be able to work cooperatively as part of a large or small local and remote testing team. - Excellent organization and planning skills; must be able to adjust priorities with changing needs of the projects. Preferred Qualifications: - System testing experience in healthcare industry domain is highly desirable. - Experience working in IT systems related to the HealthCare Insurance Industry. - Experience in Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Medical Claims & Billing systems. - Exhibit an understanding of interface messaging brokers as well as the HL7 communications protocol and EDI. - Epic module experience a plus; either in a testing or support role. - Experience with CaliberRM and StarTeam tools for tracking requirements and associated documentation. - Experience with Automated Testing Tools (QuickTest Pro).2012-04-28 19:07:03United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado133044COAurora, CO28260331http://kp.jobs/xml/28260331/jobUSADenverTitle: Executive Director, ROC ClaimsConnect, KPIT Location: Denver, CO The Executive Director, ROC ClaimsConnect is responsible for leading the IT strategy and implementation associated with ROC Claims program within the Health Plan Business Information Office. Key to success is the ability to communicate complex technical subjects clearly and simply, and to collaborate with business and IT peers to implement technology solutions. This Executive Director will manage a team of approximately 20 staff, 50+ contractors and matrixed staff from the IT supplier teams and is responsible for the development of the staff within their span of control. Total program budget responsibilities are $60M. This leader is responsible for ensuring the successful installation and implementation of a claims technology platform that supports all regions. The end-state technology will receive and adjudicate all referrals, authorizations, hospital, and professional claims, and all internal encounters. The technology suite must be in full compliance with all regulations and accreditation standards related to the management of Claims operations, and are fully implemented by the ICD-10 compliance deadline (10/1/2013). This position is accountable for ensuring an enterprise; scalable solution is implemented, rather than individual claims systems with regional variation. Essential Functions: - Conduct rapid design processes with the national and regional teams to develop the high-level design and requirements. - Identify the IT team requirements and obtain the necessary resources. - Develop the information technology conceptual models for the system changes that will be necessary to implement the design. - Provide solution design and consulting to the program to assist in developing systems options. - Manage the work of system integrators and dispute resolution. - Oversee the development of changes performed by other IT groups. - Oversee the development of test processes and requirements and provide management and quality assurance over the test processes performed by other IT groups, system integrator, and/or vendor. - Ensure procedures and tools required to monitor, manage and report progress on the program are in place. - Work with other national initiatives to coordinate requirements for systems changes and release schedules. - Work with regional IT leadership to determine their ability to modify systems to meet program requirements and help supply resources to regions that need additional IT support to achieve these goals - Manage program financials. - Consult with business partners on clear definition of business problems, idea assessments, solution identification and alternatives, solution planning, and funding estimates to ensure a successful and productive relationship. - Align CA ClaimsConnect project requirements and deliverables with other national initiatives to ensure projects support each other effectively. - Align timelines with the ROC ClaimsConnect program - Team with ROC ClaimsConnect program team and Executives to ensure platform standardization - Manage overall communications and interface relationships with and between the business partners and other IT organizations. - Plan, manage, and monitor all business partner issues and system enhancement requests; negotiate and create deliverable commitments and resolve issues in ways that are mutually satisfactory to the business partners and the IT organization. - Contribute to the creation of a high performance leadership team by providing motivation, leadership, and professional development of the IT staff. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - BS degree in engineering, computer science or related technical field. - A strong and proven IT business leader who understands and leads technology's application for driving real business value. - Minimum of 20 years of progressive IT experience in roles of increasing responsibility; expertise in complex, large project implementations across various business units and regions. - Recent experience as the leader of large packaged software installation programs. - We expect a track record of solid leadership experience and background in negotiating commitments to achieve long-term partnerships including extensive system integrator/vendor experience, a broad understanding of the software delivery processing including IT financial planning and budgeting experience, and understanding of the healthcare/plan industries. - A proven solutions leader is needed who leads by example through strong personal leadership and conviction, possesses consensus building skills and a true team orientation, and displays impeccable interpersonal skills. - Demonstrated ability to achieve project and performance outcomes through others. - A strong team player is required who is willing to partner and engage with the business operating leadership to deliver substantive, business value-add to the operations. - Proven ability to balance execution of the strategic vision through leadership and delegation, with a willingness and competence to dive into the details as required. - Proven ability to develop dynamic, constructive working relationships and partnerships with operational, technological, and physician partners. - Strong knowledge of industry standard health plan applications and infrastructure with a focus on provider contracting, claims, revenue cycle, benefits management, and technology. - Senior level program and project management experience in achieving results through others in a complex matrix organization. - Proven team leader and the ability to problem-solve and negotiate with multiple internal customers. The ability to plan, coordinate and drive action to timely completion despite some level of ambiguity. - Knowledgeable, experienced and successful thought leader, with depth of knowledge regarding most aspects of health insurance/health plan administration. - Successful experience leading and managing large complex projects, affecting multiple stakeholders and applications. - Ability to influence and persuade at all levels of the organization through large group presentations as well as individual and small group communications. Ability to gain confidence and support of customers. Preferred Qualifications: - Master's level graduate degree and/or MBA preferred. Additional senior-level leadership experience in IT operations and engineering is strongly preferred. - Experience in health plan systems is desired. - Recent experience as the leader of large packaged software installation programs, preferably claims. - A professional services consulting, and/or software development and delivery background in large complex environments is desirable. Additionally, proven experience should include success in multi-disciplinary leadership capability, ability to grow and develop high performance teams that are geographically dispersed within a matrixed organization and a customer focus are desired. - Successful experience leading and managing large complex projects, affecting multiple stakeholders and applications, preferably in a multi-regional or multi-business unit organization.2012-04-28 19:06:47United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado133542CODenver, CO28260317http://kp.jobs/xml/28260317/jobUSAAuroraTitle: Information Security Strategy, Specialist Location: Aurora, CO Responsible for establishing information security strategies for emerging technologies and security trends, scoping of implementation plans with organizational stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with the overall Information Security and Information Technology strategic direction. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Develop and deliver the analytical framework and support structures (research, technology analysis, and security risk considerations) for emerging technologies strategies and security trends Research, develop and propose implementation of strategies and planning tools Support the Information Security roadmap and planning process and key strategic projects, working closely with cross functional teams Support the prioritization of Information Security strategic initiatives, evaluate investment opportunities for their strategic value, and provide recommendations to the Information Security management Coordinate with IT Risk management to evaluate information security risk and design risk mitigation for information security strategies Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with Information Technology and Business personnel to assist in program and project implementation and execution to provide information security perspective Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment in a dynamic market and organizational environment and multi-task effectively. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: BA/BS, preferably in Technology, or 4 years of additional related field of study required 10 years of IT experience, 7 years working within the Information Security field, preferred 5 years of experience focused on information security strategy and information security management Significant knowledge of current and emerging landscape of information technology and its processes and a deep understanding of associated information security risks and controls Significant knowledge of broad general security concepts and methods such as vulnerability assessments, privacy assessments, intrusion detection, incident response, security policy creation, enterprise security strategies, architectures and governance Strong analytical and data management capabilities as well as project management experience Ability to engage, influence and build credibility to management and key stakeholders Excellent verbal and written communication skills enabling candidate to prepare and present recommendations to senior management Preferred Qualifications: CISM, CISSP certifications a plus2012-04-26 18:48:42United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado133111COAurora, CO28204710http://kp.jobs/xml/28204710/jobUSADenverTitle: Registered Nurse Location: Denver, CO Practices professional nursing by the performance of both independent nursing functions & delegated medical functions in accordance w/ accepted practice standards. Such functions include the initiation & performance of nursing care through health promotion, supportive or restorative care, disease prevention, diagnosis & treatment of human disease, ailment, pain, injury, deformity, & physical or mental condition using specialized knowledge, judgment, & skill involving the application of biological, physical, social, & behavioral science principles. CRS 12-38-103 (10). Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops & sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, & needs. Builds rapport & cooperative relationship w/ members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs & resolves problems. Essential Functions: - (Adopted from Colorado State Nurse Practice Act CRS 12-38-103) Evaluating health status through the collection & assessment of health data CRS 12-38-103 (10) - Executing delegated medical functions which delivers aspects of care that implement & are consistent w/ the medical plan as prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician or person acting under the physician's delegated authority - Administers intravenous therapy & other medications - Providing therapy & treatment that is supportive & restorative to life & well being either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation with, delegation to (per Colorado State Board of Nursing rules & regulations for delegation), supervision of, or teaching others - Referring to medical or community agencies per KP guidelines those patients who need further treatment, evaluation, or assistance - Review & monitor therapy & treatment patient plans - Initiate appropriate consultations and/or actions accordingly - Specialty Responsibilities Provide quality professional nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures in an ambulatory setting - Implement proper operating room procedures & assist members of surgical team in the correct protocols for safe, proficient patient care - Circulating & scrubbing on variety of surgical procedures - Evaluate & anticipate needs of surgical team & respond appropriately following established protocols, policies & procedures - Assurance of surgical instrumentation & availability & proper functionality for usage in O.R. - Position requires working w/ interruptions; w/ hazardous waste; w/ hands in water; & around moving equipment such as wheelchairs - May be required to lift patients using proper lifting techniques - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of 1 year current operating room experience - Applicant must be a graduate of board approved RN program & completed a minimum of 750 clock hours of faculty planned clinical experience & guided learning activities which required direct supervision by faculty, associate nursing instructional personnel (ANIP) or preceptor who is physically present or immediately accessible - ACLS certification & procedural sedation competency required within 90 days of hire - National Provider Identifier (NPI) & Taxonomy code required at time of hire - Currently licensed as a RN in the State of Colorado - Familiarity w/ personal & mainframe computers & their applications - Adequate knowledge of surgical instrumentation & supplies, and - Knowledge of sterile techniques & intra-operative medications - Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs Preferred Skills: 1 year Operating Room experience. Pre op and post op experience a plus.A positive attitude, good computer skills and work ethic, ACLS/BLS will be required. Salary Range: $31.84 - $37.46 Hourly2012-04-19 19:08:49United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado131760CODenver, CO28009310http://kp.jobs/xml/28009310/jobUSADenverTitle: Desk Top Medicine Clerk Location: Denver, CO Under direct supervision, performs a variety of clerical duties to include handling physicians in and/or out boxes, as well as setting up appointments. Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops & sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, & needs. Builds rapport & cooperative relationship w/ members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs & resolves problems. Essential Functions: - Processes desktop medicine through the HealthConnect and/or paper system, such as orders, lab, radiology, & pharmacy refill requests - Manages the provider in and/or out baskets handling requests on a continuous basis - Collects all pertinent patient data for forms processing such as medical records, informed consents, appropriately documents data on forms in accordance w/ department policies - Answers incoming teleph1 calls; ascertains the nature of calls by asking pertinent questions, answers routine inquires, takes complete messages, makes the necessary referrals to appropriate departments/personnel - Accesses & utilized KP's on-line appointment system - Schedules appointments for the facility/department - This may involve consulting w/ the provider on type of length of appointment needed - Retrieves all messages from appropriate sources (Patient Care or Call Center) - Prioritizes & distributes messages to the team - Will be expected to consult w/ appropriate nursing or provider personnel if deemed necessary - Processes messages, referrals & faxed that arrive in the departments - Primary contact for on-line ph1 messages & printed messages - May prepare lab mailers for notification to patients, ensuring that all labs have been appropriately approved prior to sending to patients - May send certified letters to patients who have not responded to follow-up appointments - Other duties as assigned such as ordering of supplies, medical receptionist duties - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - 1 year of experience is an outpatient medical facility, which included back office, laboratory, pharmacy or ancillary service experience - Previous experience w/ word-processing applications & basic keyboard skills - HS graduation or equivalent - Successful completion of a medical terminology course or experience using medical terminology - Effective verbal & written communication skills, including legible handwriting to work w/ physicians & patients - Previous experience in prioritizing & organizing multiple tasks - Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs Preferred Skills: Excellence in customer service, knowledgeable in medical and anatomical terminology, great attendance record, productive team member, professional, used to working in a loud environment, and handles change well. Rotate schedule. Float between departments/facilities/locations. Salary: $15.66 Hourly2012-04-19 19:08:49United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado131806CODenver, CO28009311http://kp.jobs/xml/28009311/jobUSADenverTitle: Radiologic Tech/CT and MRI Location: Denver, CO Operates computed tomography & magnetic resonance imaging scanners & related equipment to produce images of specified areas of the body, in accordance w/ the Radiologist's instructions, using knowledge of CT/MRI techniques & procedures, sterile techniques, basic nursing procedures, patient care & monitoring, anatomical relationships & the contour & composition of body tissues. Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops & sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, & needs. Builds rapport & cooperative relationship w/ members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs & resolves problems. Essential Functions: - Instructs patient in preparing for examinations; explains, in a courteous manner, all procedures to be performed - Administers contrast media under direction of physician - Positions patient to obtain desired images in accordance w/ physician's instruction & using knowledge of human anatomy - Operates CT/MRI equipment to produce images of specified areas of the body, using knowledge of physiology & cross-sectional anatomy - Monitors images & makes necessary adjustments to obtain optimal images - Confers w/ Radiologist to establish requirements for non-standard examinations - Operates & maintain image recording equipment, including computer, disk drives, laser camera, image storage equipment & other devices - Develops films & processes images as required - Consistently operates Radiology Information System to ensure accurate patient information by tracking patient in/out of procedure room, tracking supplies/films used, identifying patient films, & tracking repeated films - Monitors patient during sedation under direction of a physician - Maintains quality control of all CT/MRI procedures & related equipment by monitoring the operating condition of the equipment, & evaluating image quality - Prepares & maintains CT/MRI records & files - Maintains daily log & enters statistics into computer - Compiles data & prepares reports in accordance w/ established guidelines - Monitors & maintains inventory of supplies used in providing CT/MRI services according to established guidelines - Monitors & maintains inventory of supplies used in providing CT/MRI services according to established levels - Maintains equipment & work area in a clean & orderly condition - Communicates clearly, effectively & appropriately at all times - Communicates verbally in a clear & concise manner - Demonstrates courteous & appropriate teleph1 skills - Communicates in writing accurately, completely & legibly, & routes such communication appropriately & in a timely manner - Considers the cognitive, physical, emotional & chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients in the age group served - Assesses data reflective of the patient's status & interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, & provides the care needed in accordance w/ department policy - Exercises clinical judgment within scope of practice - Performs other duties as required - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - 6 months of recent computed tomography and/or magnetic resonance imaging experience - HS graduation or equivalent - Successful completion of an approved training program in radiologic technology plus currently registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - Ability to operate CT and/or MRI equipment & perform related technical procedures - Working knowledge of CT and/or MRI techniques & procedures, anatomical relationships & the contour & composition of body tissues - Ability to communicate effectively in a caring & courteous manner - Must be able to lift & carry up to 44 pounds throughout the workday - May require heavy lifting - Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs Preferred Skills: Must have a minimum of 1 year MR experience and be able to work independently. This job requires weekend and evening availability. Must have excellent customer service and communication skills. Rotate schedule. Work holidays/nights/weekends. Float between departments/locations/facilities.2012-04-14 22:23:16United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado129839CODenver, CO27902030http://kp.jobs/xml/27902030/jobUSALone TreeTitle: Orthopedic Technician Location: Lone Tree, CO Performs a variety of routine technical procedures associated w/ orthopedics, including applying, adjusting & removing casts & splints, to assist the Physician/Physician Assistant in the care & treatment of orthopedic patients, according to practice, routine or established procedures. Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops & sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, & needs. Builds rapport & cooperative relationship w/ members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs & resolves problems. Essential Functions: - Applies, adjusts & removes casts & splints, long leg casts & splints, cylinder casts & forearm splints, for patients as directed by Physician/Physician Assistant - Reviews Physician/Physician Assistant orders; positions affected area of patient's body; covers injured area w/ specified protective material; prepares & wraps casting/splinting material around affected area; trims, remodels & bivalves casts; & cuts windows in casts - Consults w/ Physician/Physician Assistant regarding unusual or complex casting or splinting - Assists Physician/Physician Assistant w/ special orthopedic procedures, preparation of treatment rooms requiring sterile field, fracture manipulation & pin removal; maintains patient in correct position ad prepares injured area of patient -Removes dressing, clean wounds/surgical incisions, remove staples and/or sutures, & apply dressing materials used to cover a wound or surgical incision within established protocol - Repairs, trims, adjust, remove, & reapply casts and/or splints based on written or verbal Physician/Physician Assistant instructions - Maintains & prepares the cast room for specific procedures as well as the cleanup duties that follow in accordance w/ infection control guidelines - Measures, fits & adjusts crutches & canes - Teaches basic gait training - Documents all procedures on patient progress sheet or CIS & sends to Physician/Physician Assistant to co-sign - May be required to order standard & nonstandard orthopedic supplies to maintain an adequate inventory used in the care & treatment of orthopedic patients - Performs the duties of a Medical Assistant II or Medical Receptionist as directed - Looks for appropriate opportunities to assist where needed - Assists members who are upset or anxious about their visit to the Orthopedics Department - Acts as a contact for Customer Services - Schedules appointments for orthopedic clinic visits - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - A minimum of 6 months of experience as an orthopedic technician - HS graduation or equivalent - Ability to perform a variety of technical orthopedic procedures, including applying, adjusting & removing casts & splint, to assist the physician/physician assistant in the care & treatment of orthopedic patients - Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs Preferred Skills: Flexible and a team player. Rotate schedule. Work holidays/nights/weekends. Float between departments/locations/facilities. Salary: $2012-04-14 22:23:16United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado130198COLone Tree, CO27902032http://kp.jobs/xml/27902032/jobUSAAuroraTitle: Intermediate Business Process Analyst - Prescription Processing , Pharmacy BIO Location: Aurora, CO The Business Process Prescription Processing Analyst is the information technology analyst responsible for business & impact analysis, business design, and delivering solutions that support prescription order processing and pharmacy workflow within the outpatient pharmacy systems. This position requires business expertise in the areas of pharmacy prescription processing workflow from order receipt through sell, as well as other key areas that integrate with and support primary workflow such as central and local automation, clinical screening activities, return-to-stock, dispensing, compounding, benefits, call prescriber, and POS. The position also requires ongoing assessment over the medical-legal impact of design, and acknowledges all national and local regulatory constraints. The successful candidate will have a proven background in order management process with strong background in prescription processing and workflow management. This candidate will work with IT leadership and business stakeholders to identify requirements that utilize the pharmacy system to support centralized, role-based processing and workload balancing; enhanced clinical programs; decision support; and other value-added pharmacy activities. The candidate will own the business processes that support standardized order management workflow and will have a key role in developing strong vendor and software engineering relationships. Responsibilities: - Build stakeholder credibility as KP's IT expert in pharmacy order management processing and system-supported workflow management - Gather and analyze business stakeholder requests for prescription processing and order management improvements - Transform requirements, impacts & risks, into solutions by partnering with business, IT software engineering teams, and vendor software development groups - Maintain and build relationships with internal IT, business operations, regional departments, and vendors, to deliver standard software solutions in support of order management activities - Develop and participate in strategic planning for order management, prescription processing and workflow management as part of an overall, long-term KP technology roadmap - Support business operations to build prescription processing & workflow management solutions: Maintain industry-leading knowledge base of vendor solutions and product development release cycles; Be a subject matter expert and maintain a strong working knowledge of the application's functionality and configuration options; Maintain dialogue with business operations and vendors to drive solutions that improve product functionality, communicate future needs, and align development with the technology roadmap. - Departmental team management, including management of remote client teams and personnel development Qualifications: Basic Requirements - Bachelor's degree or 4 years of additional work related experience. - Minimum of 2 years of experience documenting functional requirements, analyzing business processes, and/or developing business cases to support IT solutions. - Minimum of 5 years experience working in healthcare providing some experience in managed care environments and pharmacy operations. - Experienced in prescription processing activities: pharmacy operational business processes; Operational business process, roles and responsibilities of pharmacy staff; Integration of efficient pharmacy and workflow management and decision support into the overall delivery of high quality patient care; Back-end processes that support order management workflow; e.g. members, providers, and products; Vendor-supported purchase-to-pay solution implementation; Background in automated processes and pharmacy automation; Design & analysis leadership to integrate sensible and affordable software solutions that support practical, operational workflow scenarios; Ability to use data and metrics to support analysis and requirements in support of solution design/delivery - Strong written, presentation, and interpersonal communications skills - Strong problem resolution skills - Strong time management and project management skills - Demonstrated ability to interact and work within high performing teams with diverse responsibilities Preferred Requirements - Advanced degree in Pharmacy desired;relevant certifications desired - Experience in areas that drive pharmacy order management functionality: High-volume automated fulfillment solutions experience is desirable; Inventory management experience is desirable; Electronic order (CPOE) experience is desirable; Benefits and formulary experience are desirable.2012-04-14 01:35:01United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado131212COAurora, CO27890639http://kp.jobs/xml/27890639/jobUSAAuroraTitle: Physical Therapy Aide Location: Aurora, CO Performs a variety of patient care duties, including basic treatment procedures, reception & clerical duties to assist in the care & treatment of patients referred to physical therapy. Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops & sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, & needs. Builds rapport & cooperative relationship w/ members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs & resolves problems. Essential Functions: - Prepares patients for treatment by escorting them to appropriate treatment booth, providing gown & instructing or assisting patient in preparation for scheduled procedures - Assists Physical Therapist w/ treatment procedures by setting/positioning equipment, attending patient, & providing appropriate supplies as directed - Administers basic electrical stimulation & ultrasound therapy to patients w/ established treatment regimens, as directed; applies contact medical to patient's affected area; sets equipment controls at specified levels; positions instruments on patient's body' observes & adjusts equipment controls as necessary - Prepares hot/cold packs and/or paraffin & applies to patient's affected area as directed; sets timer & provides patient security bell - Performs basic massage technique to relax muscles & improve circulation - Positions patient's on pelvic & cervical traction unit; positions patient & places equipment on patient's affected area; sets poundage according to established treatment regimens, as directed; observes patient & notifies Physical Therapist of patient's discomfort as necessary - Prepares physical therapy treatment areas by cleaning, stocking & arranging supplies, instruments & equipment - Orders & maintains departmental materials & supplies, & maintains work area in a neat & orderly manner - Receives referral forms from patients & schedules or adjusts appointments based on scheduling guidelines - Seeks direction from a Physical Therapist when there are questions about the referral or when information provided by patient is different from the referral - Schedules follow up visits as directed by the Physical Therapist and/or guideline information sheet - When the referral form is incomplete the provider may be contacted for additional data - Answers telephone calls, ascertains nature of calls by asking pertinent questions answers routine inquiries & directs calls to Physical Therapist as appropriate - Performs related clerical duties as required, such as preparing & filing patient physical therapy records, completing patient visit records, maintaining departmental logs, & compiling patient visit data to assist in preparing departmental records - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - HS graduation or equivalent - Successful completion of an approved training program for medical assistants or comparable work experience - Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs Rotate schedule. Floats between departments/facilities/locations. Salary: $14.82 Hourly2012-04-14 01:32:33United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado130980COAurora, CO27890597http://kp.jobs/xml/27890597/jobUSADenverTitle: Data Specialist/SAS Programmer II Location: Denver, CO The Data Specialist / SAS Programmer 2 works in conjunction w/ the Statistical Analysts & Programmers to manage all aspects of data manipulation, ensuring data quality & maintaining data integrity for 1 or more complex studies through the use of high level SAS programming. As part of the research team, the Data Specialist / SAS Programmer 2 is responsible for providing expertise on efficient & appropriate use of data. Maintains & supports a culture of compliance, ethics & integrity. Maintains knowledge of policies & procedures & performs in accordance w/ the Principles of Responsibilities & applicable regulatory requirements, external laws & accreditation standards. Appropriately reports observed fraud or abuse. Essential Functions: - Demonstrates solid knowledge of the data sources & systems, & the limitations of the data - Demonstrates technical knowledge about relational databases - Develops & implements data management/data quality techniques to assure & measure data quality & consistency - Trains & assists customers in data extraction, to include choosing data elements or data sets, which will best meet their needs - Organizes, stores & secures data files related to ongoing & competed research projects - Builds & maintains complex statistical SAS routines using macros - Designs research plans for data gathering - Assists in writing the methods section of papers, proposals, & presentations - Provides appropriate documentation regarding data content, both at a technical level & for the end user - May attend and/or present information on data gathering/manipulation at professional/scientific meetings - Creates analysis ready data sets for research projects - Serves as the liaison w/ the Programmers for the analysts - Conducts basic statistical analysis & reports results, using a variety of statistical, database, spreadsheet, slide presentation & graphics software - Attends & participates in educational forums, e.g. statistical seminars, Grand Rounds, Epidemiological Exchange, COHO, or SAS classes - Works in conjunction w/ KP's Analytic Resource Center to identify & repair problems in the data systems - Promotes the CRU & its vision & mission in KP clinical departments & outside the organization - Coordinates w/ the HIPAA compliance officer to make sure all data use, manipulations, storage, & transfers meet the required HIPAA guidelines - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Experience using high level SAS programming to perform data manipulation & analysis - Familiar w/ inferential statistics, research design, principles of data integrity, & survey research design - Master's degree in social or behavioral sciences, health services, public health, statistics, or health economics OR a Bachelor's degree w/ 4 or more years of experience - Basic knowledge & understanding of programming principles & their application to system design, development & support - Ability to analyze large complex datasets - Knowledge of quantitative analytic methods Preferred Qualifications: - 2 years experience in health care preferred May fill at a different level. Salary Range: $26.78 - $36.20 Hourly2012-04-12 01:49:56United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado123517CODenver, CO27828287http://kp.jobs/xml/27828287/jobUSALone TreeTitle: Registered Nurse Location: Lone Tree, CO Practices professional nursing by the performance of both independent nursing functions & delegated medical functions in accordance w/ accepted practice standards. Such functions include the performance of nursing care through health promotion, supportive or restorative care, disease prevention, diagnosis & treatment of human disease, ailment, pain, injury, deformity, & physical or mental condition using specialized knowledge, judgment, & skill involving the application of biological, physical, social, & behavioral science principles. CRS 12-38-103 (10). Makes members/patients & their needs a focus of one's actions; develops productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, & needs. Builds rapport & relationship w/ members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect; responds quickly to meet needs & resolves problems. Essential Functions: - (Portions adopted from Colorado State Nurse Practice Act CRS 12-38-103) - Evaluating health status through the collection & assessment CRS 12-38-103 (10) - Analyzes, reports & records - Triage patients either in person or via teleph1 & implements proper course of action in accordance w/ established protocol/guideline or in consultation w/ provider - Conducts teleph1 call backs to patients requiring follow-up care - Evaluates emergency situations & initiates appropriate interventions - Practices within scope of practice perimeters as inferred by licensure, standard nursing practice, knowledge, skill level, sound clinical judgment, & KP guidelines - Accurately documents patient data, actions or interventions, responses, & plans for care/follow-up according to guidelines and/or standard practice - Health teaching & health counseling to patients and/or their families - Executing delegated medical functions which deliver aspects of care that implement & are consistent w/ the medical plan as prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician or person acting under the physician's delegated authority - Administers intravenous therapy & other medications - Providing therapy & treatment that is supportive & restorative to life & well being either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation with, delegation to (per Colorado State Board of Nursing rules & regulations for delegation), supervision of, or teaching others - Refers to medical or community agencies per KP guidelines those patients who need further treatment, evaluation, or assistance - Review & monitor therapy & treatment patient plans - Initiate appropriate consultations and/or actions accordingly - Facilitates the coordination & integration of care between health care services; manages populations of patients to ensure appropriate utilization of health care resources - Leads health care team by influence & role modeling integrated effective nursing practice, exemplary service, innovation & providing outstanding support - Patient advocate - Supports compliance & Kaiser Permanent's Code of Conduct by adhering to federal & state laws & regulations, accreditation & license requirements, by policies & procedures - Responds appropriately to observed fraud - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives -Other essential funtions as outlined in the full job description Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Currently licensed as a RN in the State of Colorado - Applicant must be a graduate of a RN program that meets Colorado State Board of Nursing curriculum requirements - National Provider Identifier (NPI) & Taxonomy code required at time of hire - Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs Preferred Qualifications: - Previous med/surg experience preferred - BLS strongly preferred Preferred Skills: Experienced RN who is flexible and a team player. Rotate schedule. Work holidays/nights/weekends. Float between departments/locations/facilities. Salary Range: $2012-04-10 10:34:03United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado130196COLone Tree, CO27784934http://kp.jobs/xml/27784934/jobUSADenverTitle: Executive Director, Actuarial Services, Colorado Region Location: Denver, CO The position supports revenue, membership growth and profitability for the Colorado Region through development and implementation of pricing strategies and methodologies, line of business reporting and analytics, and medical and administrative cost analytics, including contracting, utilization and benchmark analyses. The position builds a high performing technical, analytic and consultative capability that functions at the highest level of partnership on strategic and financial issues by providing information that delivers insight and supports sound decision making for the organization. Essential Functions: -Actuarial services - functions include but are not limited to: -Develop high performance analytical team through effective recruiting, mentoring and coaching;fosters partnership and influence in driving regional performance outcomes a. Promote the professional development of actuarial and related staff.Utilize Kaiser's actuarial rotation program to effectively develop staff and to most efficiently deploy resources. -Manage Actuarial support including rate setting and rate development across a comprehensive range of market segments (Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, and charitable care programs), products (HMO, dHMO, POS, PPO), coverage (medical, pharmacy, behavioral health) and financial arrangements (insured, flex funding, self-funding). -Oversee modeling and support for the national pricing solution (NPS), including the development of rating factors, pooling charges, and experience rating trends, in order to support regional underwriting staff and help meet regional membership and margin targets. -Oversee model development, assumptions and projections for demand forecasting. -Oversee internal fee schedule development, including the evaluation and monitoring of changes in the capture and coding of services. -Provide direction in the analysis of the Kaiser Permanente total value demonstrations - showing how KP delivers high quality care at below market total costs. -Develop trend analyses that both give insight into changes in historical utilization and cost and support projections of future resource demands. -Work in partnership with Financial Planning, Revenue Cycle, Market Strategy and Rate Setting teams to develop accurate forecasts of revenue and costs.Provide leadership in the development of rate actions that will best achieve organizational goals. -Develop pricing policies that achieve the organization's membership and contribution margin goals.Partner with Underwriting in the development and implementation of rate strategies that address group specific needs. -Provide leadership, tools, and training to support the sustainability of self-funding across the organization. -Oversee Medicare bid development and help set regional Medicare strategies. -Contribute to the development, promote and assist in the implementation of market-leading best pricing practice models for underwriting, pricing, finance and marketing departments - Provide strategic and tactical actuarial advice to the CO region regarding underwriting, pricing, marketing, sales, benefit and product design, finance and provider contracting by conducting actuarial studies, developing recommended actions, presenting them to Regional executives, and assisting in their implementation to improve plan performance. - Develop IBNR estimates, and work in collaboration with finance in setting reserves.Explain drivers of changes in reserve levels. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - BA or MA in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, or related field. - Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) is required. Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA) is also required. - Minimum of 15 years of well rounded health care actuarial experience, with experience in at least 15 of the following 25 areas: a. Small group rating and underwriting b. Large group rating and underwriting c. Individual rating and underwriting d. Reserving e. Forecasting f. Medicare (especially Medicare Advantage bids) g. Medicaid h. HMO products i. POS products j. Credibility analysis k. Examining utilization experience by duration from enrollment for individual or small group business l. Adverse selection analysis m. Provider fee schedules n. Specific and aggregate stop loss - products, rating, etc. o. Developing and using continuance tables p. Detailed cost and utilization analysis by service type q. Pricing benefit differentials r. Mental health - rating and other issues s. Report development and generation t. Managed pharmacies and formularies - 7+ years of management experience, including 5+ at the executive level. - Ability to oversee multiple projects and teams at the same time. Time management, and the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. - Working collaboratively, and the ability to partner well with both those within the department and other leaders within the organization. - Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills, including: a. Ability to speak well in public; b. Rapport/relationship building, and the ability to work well with external clients, brokers, and government entities (including insurance departments); and c. Writing professional documents. - Working independently. - Explaining actuarial concepts to non-actuarial people. Problem solving, and figuring out the best way to approach a problem (of an actuarial nature or otherwise). - Developing training programs/presentations. Training others. Preferred Qualifications: - Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) is preferred. - Management of 10 or more employees, with oversight of multiple departments at once preferred.2012-04-07 22:13:07United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado130693CODenver, CO27727574http://kp.jobs/xml/27727574/jobUSADenverTitle: Sr Professional Research Asst Location: Denver, CO Serves as a key contributor on a multi-disciplinary health services or clinical research team, including project coordinators/managers, research specialists, data specialists, analysts, & investigators. Depending on the nature of the scientific research, activities may include interacting w/ study participants, developing & using data collection instruments, drafting operations manuals, preparing & filing scientific and/or regulatory reports, orienting new staff, & organizing project logistics. Maintains a culture of compliance, ethics & integrity. Maintains knowledge of policies & procedures & performs in accordance w/ applicable regulatory requirements, external laws & accreditation standards as they relate to clinical or health services research. Performs in accordance w/ the Principles of Responsibility & appropriately reports observed fraud or abuse. Essential Functions: - Contribute to the development & maintenance of the research project timeline & procedures, & as needed create forms, scripts, manuals, & tracking systems - Collaborate w/ other research team members on a wide range of technical, operational & clinical functions specific to a research study. Will have ownership of portions of study activities, which may include: participant recruitment; data collection & database development; participant tracking; facilitation of pilot protocols; medical chart abstraction; performing literature searches for grant preparation; maintenance of reference databases for manuscript preparation; & other duties specified - Assignments may require recruitment of research participants, coordination of communication & follow-up w/ study participants & study-site staff, as well as other participating research partners - Contribute to the creation of survey tools & coding forms, & documentation of this process for use in manuscript development - Exercise judgment & take proactive steps to resolve issues as they arise. As appropriate, briefs the study coordinator/manager, PI, supervisor or other appropriate IHR staff (e.g. director, compliance administrator) on emerging issues w/ the project - Conduct interviews w/ participants including screening for eligibility & primary data collection - Coordinate w/ medical office staff & physicians to determine participant eligibility & the medical appropriateness of study for participants. - Administer informed consent per regulations, drawing upon specialized research training. Answers participant questions concerning their involvement in study. As necessary, coordinates communications between prospective study participants & other members of the study team, including the principal investigator - Collect data for research studies using appropriate electronic or paper methods. Ensures that data collection instruments are properly completed & performs quality assurance on the data. Per the study, may also interpret results, or may code qualitative data - Participate in the development & testing of chart abstraction tools. Apply abstraction tools & methodology to collect research data from medical charts using the Electronic Medical Record. Use medical terminology & medical procedure knowledge as needed to interpret chart information - Develop & maintain databases for tracking participants, including creation of standard queries & ad hoc reports. Records & cleans data, & transfers it to data specialists & project analysts on a timely basis. Ensures that project participant database records & electronic or hard-copy files are maintained per applicable regulations - Create reports including tables for use by members of the study team to assure study activities remain on track & goals are achieved (e.g. recruitment reports, participant visit reports) - Adhere to federal & local regulations governing research. Adhere to the study protocol & Good Clinical practices - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of 2 years experience working in health care, laboratory or social science research setting or clinical trials research setting - Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience required. Course work in science, social science, allied health science, public health or medical sciences field is required. Preferred Qualifications: - Understanding of all aspects of health related research from proposal submission to data collection & analysis & creation of scientific reports & papers - Comprehensive understanding of the conduct of health services or clinical research, including development & modifications to the project plan, documentation of project team discussions & decisions, data collection standards, monitoring participant activity, & implementation & tracking of quality assurance plans - Comprehensive knowledge of software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Access [as well as specialized software specific to the project, if applicable] - Proven ability to work independently in a team environment, proactively identify problems or concerns that might affect a project & to implement a resolution once problems are identified2012-04-07 22:13:06United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado130303CODenver, CO27727572http://kp.jobs/xml/27727572/jobUSALafayetteTitle: Registered Nurse-OBGYN Location: Lafayette, CO Practices professional nursing by the performance of both independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions in accordance w/ accepted practice standards. Such functions include the initiation and performance of nursing care through health promotion, supportive or restorative care, disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment of human disease, ailment, pain, injury, deformity, and physical or mental condition using specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill involving the application of biological, physical, social, and behavioral science principles. CRS 12-38-103 (10). Makes members/patients and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. Builds rapport and cooperative relationship w/ members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members and responds quickly to meet member/patient needs and resolves problems. Essential Functions: - (Adopted from Colorado State Nurse Practice Act CRS 12-38-103) Evaluating health status through the collection and assessment of health data CRS 12-38-103 (10). - Collects subjective and objective data. - Analyzes reports, and record data. - Uses data to identify health care problems and create plan. - Prioritizes patient's needs. - Triage patients either in person or via telephone and implements proper course of action in accordance w/ established protocol/guideline or in consultation w/ provider. - Conducts telephone calls backs to patients requiring follow-up care. - Evaluates emergency situations and initiates appropriate nursing interventions. - Health teaching and health counseling to patients and/or their families. - Executing delegated medical functions which delivers aspects of care that implement and are consistent w/ the medical plan as prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician or person acting under the physician's delegated authority. - Administers intravenous therapy and other medications. - Providing therapy and treatment that is supportive and restorative to life and well being either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation with, delegation to (per Colorado State Board of Nursing rules and regulations for delegation), supervision of, or teaching others. - Referring to medical or community agencies per KP guidelines those patients who need further treatment, evaluation, or assistance. - Review and monitor therapy and treatment patient plans. - Initiate appropriate consultations and/or actions accordingly. - Facilitates the coordination and integration of care between health care services. - Manages populations of patients to ensure appropriate utilization of health care resources. - Leads health care team by influence and role modeling integrated effective nursing practice, service, innovation and providing outstanding support for physician practices. - Patient advocate. - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Previous OB/GYN experience required. - Applicant must be a graduate of board approved RN program and completed a minimum of 750 clock hours of faculty planned clinical experience and guided learning activities which required direct supervision by faculty, associate nursing instructional personnel (ANIP) or preceptor who is physically present or immediately accessible. - Currently licensed as a RN in the State of Colorado. - BLS strongly preferred. - National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Taxonomy code required at time of hire. - Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities and the ability to understand KP customer needs. Preferred Skills: Employee must have experience with NST/AFIs, IV skills. Position will float to other Departments/Facilities. Position requires flexibility to work on-call/same day and some pre-scheduled shifts to meet the staffing needs of the departments. Will be a shared position between Rock Creek, Westminsterand Baseline. Position will be used to backfill FMLA, Sick Calls and vacation per budgeted replacement and in emergency situations. Salary Range: $31.84 - $37.46 Hourly2012-03-31 03:13:32United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado128358COLafayette, CO27531141http://kp.jobs/xml/27531141/jobUSADenverTitle: Technical Laboratory Asst Location: Denver, CO Under direct supervision, performs a variety of pre & post analytic duties to support the laboratory w/ the receipt, processing, distribution, testing & resulting of specimens to a variety of departments to include Chemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Hematology & Histology Essential Functions: - Receives, tracks, unloads, sorts & delivers specimens to appropriate department for testing - Stores specimens at the appropriate temperatures & ensures that specimens are discarded according to laboratory procedures - Checks specimen integrity, & processes specimens to include, labeling, centrifugation, aliquoting, racking, creating work-lists & loading instruments - Performs maintenance on equipment & responsible for equipment start up & shut down - Stocks laboratory supplies & prepares reagents as appropriate - Packages reagents & controls & sends to other laboratories as needed - Prepares specimens for special testing (RMA, LDL's, etc) - Investigates, troubleshoots & resolves pending logs - Communicates results (including critical values) to clinical staff & documents communication in laboratory information system - Performs front end processing of all occult blood specimens - Creates batch lists & packages specimens, to be sent to other laboratories - Orders & processes add-ons daily - Pulls STD paperwork & sends to appropriate provider - Provides the state w/ necessary information - Fills out pathology review paperwork, clover slips specimens & delivers to pathology - Matches paperwork & slides for laboratory techs - Prints & submits Quality Assurance reports to technologists - Performs other duties as assigned to include plating specimens, pulling blood cultures, generating reports, staining, & other specimen testing as required - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors - Supports compliance & Kaiser Permanent's Code of Conduct by adhering to federal & state laws & regulations, accreditation & license requirements, by policies & procedures - Responds appropriately to observed fraud & abuse Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - 1 year of previous experience in a medical laboratory or closely related environment - HS graduation or equivalent - Completion of a recognized medical training program or equivalent including, but not limited to phlebotomy or medical assistant programs - An additional 6 months of coursework or direct medical laboratory experience may be substituted for a formal training program - Must have knowledge of general medical laboratory processes, medical terminology, reporting of test results, & the ability to communicate clearly & accurately w/ medical providers & staff regarding test procedures & results - Proficient in high-volume, detail oriented tasks & demonstrated ability to accurately perform multiple tasks within a limited timeframe - Experience in operating computer terminals, printers, & multi-line phone system & fax machines - May be required to work evenings, weekends & holidays Preferred Skills: Order Entry, Processing, Data Entry, Multi-taking. Rotate schedule. Floats between departments/facilities/locations. Salary: $16.57 Hourly2012-03-31 03:13:32United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado129237CODenver, CO27531143http://kp.jobs/xml/27531143/jobUSAAuroraTitle: Senior Business Consultant Location: Aurora, CO Customer facing position which documents functional requirements, analyzes business process, and develops business cases to support IT solutions. Provides client support during system development and implementation, development and maintenance of service level agreements. Essential Functions: - Independently initiates, investigates, documents, and analyzes clients' systems requirements in complex project areas such as: new business operating models with innovative approaches to IT solutions support, market research of emerging or available product functionality and operational readiness assessment. - Independently assesses scope and impact of client business needs to define a project and leads partnering IT services in accomplishing those needs. - Identifies and documents cross-functional and/or cross-divisional requirements, IT functional requirements, workflow, information sources and distribution paths, and system specifications. - Develops complex business cases with cost, service, benefit and ROI dimensions of proposed IT projects that are used at management and executive levels for funding and scope decisions. - Presents completed business cases for leadership approval. - Analyzes and defines efficient, cost effective IT solutions that support client business processes and functional requirements for complex IT projects or tasks on large IT projects. - Evaluates existing application products that could address client requirements and develops recommendations where appropriate. - Evaluates alternative operational efficiencies. - Conducts and/or participates in the analysis of client business processes and functional requirements and in the preparation of appropriate documentation to communicate and validate the information. - Conducts workflow, process diagrams and gap analysis to identify system, application and/or hardware needs. - Identifies overlaps and related processes. - Provides product expertise to client groups, delivers presentations, demonstrations and training for application systems. - Performs risk analysis. - Develops and implements communication and escalation plans and resolves issues. - Provides knowledge transfer as appropriate. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in related field and/or 4 years of equivalent experience. - A minimum of 5 years of experience documenting functional requirements, analyzing business processes, and developing business cases to support IT solutions. - Thorough knowledge of policies, practices and systems. - Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards. - Complete understanding and ability to work independently in application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards. - Full knowledge of industry practices. - Broad application of principles, theories, and concepts in applicable discipline, plus working knowledge of other related fields.2012-03-27 21:21:23United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado129059COAurora, CO27427459http://kp.jobs/xml/27427459/jobUSAAuroraTitle: Business Consulting Lead Location: Aurora, CO Leads initiatives that support the organizational alignment to the business strategies of the region. The consultant directs cross-initiative integration plans and communications. The consultant also provides leadership and direction to the business partners in the planning and marketing of complex technology initiatives. The consultant is responsible to communicate any risks and ensures that the business partners have a clear understanding of these risks. They are also responsible for presentations, demonstrations and training for new technology initiatives deployed in the region. Essential Functions: Identifies opportunities for increasing business efficiency through improved manual processes and communications. Directs and implements the analysis of business partner needs. Identifies and deploys new models and innovative approaches to IT solutions. Provides support for emerging technologies and ensures operational readiness for the region. Develops cross-initiative plans to ensure integration of organizational alignment. For new technologies initiatives, consults with IT and regional teams to ensure successful integration into the work environment through new operational processes, training and communication implications. Develops and delivers presentations and communicates potential risks and mitigations to the business partners. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in related field plus 4 additional years of equivalent experience. 8 years of experience in analysis of business processes and business case development to support IT solutions and aligning technology plans with business strategic plans. Strong background in organizational alignment to business objectives and strategies is required. Proven ability to successfully plan, organize and implement strategies to align technology enhancements to regional goals. Demonstrated experience in interacting with diverse internal audiences and departments. Preferred Qualifications: -Considered functional expert in field within Kaiser Permanente. Healthcare experience.2012-03-27 21:21:22United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado129044COAurora, CO27427457http://kp.jobs/xml/27427457/jobUSAAuroraTitle: On-Call Medical Assistant Location: Aurora, CO Under direct supervision, performs basic & routine patient care & clerical duties to assist medical providers in the care & treatment of patients. Primary function is to room patients & facilitate provider schedule. Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions &develops & sustains productive member/patient. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances. Builds rapport & relationships w/ members/patients; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs. Essential Functions: - Performs duties & resp.w/ excellence, enthusiasm, great service demonst. courteous behaviors & by anticipating physician & other needs - Prepares exam rooms for use by physicians & providers by cleaning, stocking supplies, equipment & instr. - Reviews & communicates to physician & other providers appt. schedule to determine patient visit order & requests for the day, greets patient to exam or treatment rm. in a respectful & caring manner - Keeps patients, physician or providers, & team members, informed of physician's or provider's status &/or time delays - Interviews patient to determine reason for visit; takes patient's vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height & weight; records information in patient's med record; & reports findings to appropriate personnel, according to standard requirements - Instructs or assists patients in prep. for scheduled procedures in a caring & courteous manner - Performs basic, routine & regular delegated medical functions & within appropriate scope of practice as inferred by knowledge, skill level, & KP guidelines (vision screening, ear irrigations, hearing tests, hematocrit, tonometry measurements, EKG tests, collecting throat, wound, & sputum specimens, & urine cultures) using approp instruments, techniques, & specimen labeling process - Supports physicians & providers performing routine exam & treatment procedures by attending patient during procedures & providing appropriate supplies and instruments. - Performs routine clerical & reception duties, as required, such as completing patient visit records, maintaining dept logs, answering phones & taking messages, checking in patients, & scheduling patient appts - Prepares treatment rms for special procedures using knowledge of sterile technique - Cleans, packages & sterilizes reusable supplies & instr. appropriately using germicide solution -Provides routine verbal and written instructions to patients as specifically directed, such as use of crutches, cast care and wound care; escorts patients to other patient care areas - Maintains a safe & healthy work environment for patients,self - Performs duties, such as assisting in orienting & training new employees, transporting equipment or patient, stocking shelves, taking inventories, ordering supplies - Demonstrates computer literacy for charting & reviewing in an automated med record. - Works within scope of practice & according to KP policies - Complies w/regulatory reqts & standards of care - See Compensation Job Description - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - HS graduation or equivalent - Completion of a Medical Assistant training program of at least 6 months in duration for the Medical Assistant - Copy of diploma & transcripts from program required. - Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs Preferred Qualifications: - Certification as Medical Assistant preferred Salary Range: $16.73 - $18.28 Hourly2012-03-24 18:37:24United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado125709COAurora, CO27370543http://kp.jobs/xml/27370543/jobUSAAuroraTitle: Revenue Cycle Metrics and Analytics Specialist (CO, CA, OR, GA, OH, MD) Location: Aurora, CO Revenue Cycle Metrics & Analytics Specialist (CO, CA, OR, GA, OH, MD) Revenue Cycle Metrics & Analytics Specialist National Revenue Cycle Office Aurora, CO - Pasadena or Oakland, CA - Portland, OR - Atlanta, GA - Parma, OH - Rockville, MD The Revenue Cycle Metrics & Analytics Specialist will be a member of the National Revenue Cycle Office supporting the Regions Outside of California. This individual will focus on creating Revenue Cycle Systems governance across and within the ROC Regions. This individual will identify and assist the Regions in best practice solution design, identify opportunities for shared service, and drive consistency, efficiency and economies. This individual will assist with the development of a future state ROC Revenue Cycle Program that will evolve and mature from current operations and structure Primary Responsibilities: Support local Revenue Cycle leaders operationally Partner with National revenue cycle Metrics and Analytics team in the deployment of the MARC reporting tool to the ROC regions Work with ROC revenue cycle partners to develop key performance indicators, operational metrics, and other reporting as needed Drive national ROC revenue cycle initiatives in collaboration with local leadership Establish and drive recurring ROC Revenue Cycle Analytics Community of Practice Build cooperative relationships w/ ROC Regional Leaders and key stakeholders Direct the analysis of enterprise-wide or very complex client needs in implementation and design of new or enhanced system functionality Uses professional concepts in accordance with company objectives to solve complex problems in creative and effective ways. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in health care administration, computer science, mathematics, statistics, information technology or related field Five or more years experience in health care data management and analysis Extensive knowledge of data systems and analytic tools such as Business Objects, SAS, Crystal, etc. Advanced understanding of Epic's Clarity data model; certification or proficiency in at least one application strongly preferred Advanced understanding of data flow in the Epic systems suite of applications - Seven years of experience, preferably in health care, working with large-scope, complex projects Exceptional communication, influencing, and partnering skills at all organizational levels Extensive knowledge of health care issues and the health care industry Knowledge of health care coding and billing systems and practices a plus2012-03-23 21:43:55United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado128783COAurora, CO27359182http://kp.jobs/xml/27359182/jobUSAAuroraTitle: Revenue Cycle Systems Specialist (CO, CA, OR, GA, OH, or MD) Location: Aurora, CO Revenue Cycle Systems Specialist (CO, CA, OR, GA, OH, or MD) Revenue Cycle Systems Specialist National Revenue Cycle Office Aurora, CO - Pasadena or Oakland, CA - Portland, OR - Atlanta, GA - Parma, OH - Rockville, MD The Revenue Cycle Systems Specialist will be a member of the National Revenue Cycle Office supporting the Regions Outside of California. This individual will focus on creating Revenue Cycle Systems governance across and within the ROC Regions. This individual will identify and assist the Regions in best practice solution design, identify opportunities for shared service, and drive consistency, efficiency and economies. This individual will assist with the development of a future state ROC Revenue Cycle Program that will evolve and mature from current operations and structure Primary Responsibilities: Support local Revenue Cycle leaders operationally Evaluate HealthConnect (Epic) configuration across regions for optimization and best practice identification and implementation Drive national ROC revenue cycle initiatives in collaboration with local leadership Establish and drive recurring ROC Revenue Cycle Systems Community of Practice Collaborate with Scheduling, Revenue Cycle, Medical Operations, Physicians, & HealthConnect (Epic System) leaders to optimize KP's success to provide optimal system configuration that ensures complete and accurate data flow Build cooperative relationships w/ ROC Regional Leaders and key stakeholders Direct the analysis of enterprise-wide or very complex client needs in implementation and design of new or enhanced system functionality Use professional concepts in accordance with company objectives to solve complex problems in creative and effective ways. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Bachelors degree in health care, engineering, computer science, math, hard science or related field; masters preferred - Five or more years experience in health care information technology - Extensive knowledge of Epic Systems Corporation software suite, with focus on Resolute PB or HB, EpicCare Ambulatory or InPatient;certification or proficiency in at least one application required -Seven years of experience, preferably in health care, working with large-scope, complex projects - Exceptional communication, influencing, and partnering skills at all organizational levels. - Extensive knowledge of health care issues and the health care industry - Knowledge of health care coding and billing processes strongly preferred2012-03-23 21:43:55United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado128767COAurora, CO27359183http://kp.jobs/xml/27359183/jobUSADenverTitle: Surgical First Assistant Location: Denver, CO Under the direct & immediate supervision of a surgeon, provides aid in exposure, hemostasis & other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation w/ optimal results for the patient. Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops & sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations & needs. Builds rapport & cooperative relationship w/ members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs & resolves problems. Essential Functions: - Positions the patient in accordance w/ the surgeon's instruction, which will give the best exposure for the surgical procedure - Uses standard & specialized equipment to aid in patient positioning - Provides the surgeon(s) w/ appropriate visualization of the operative site using retractors, sponges, digital manipulation, & other techniques according to standards - Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist surgeon w/ temporary or permanent hemostasis - Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist w/ closure of body planes (sutures, staples, other) - Selects & applies appropriate wound dressings - Assists w/ patient transport to & from OR, including from gurney to OR bed - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - HS Graduation or equivalent - Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program - Certification credentialed by the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Certification credentialed by the National Surgical Assistants Association (NSAA) OR Certification credentialed by the American Board of Surgical Assisting (ABSA), or Certification credentialed by the National Assistant Surgery Council (NASC) & registered w/the State of Colorado as a Surgical Assistant - Employee must have National Provider Identifier at time of hire - Employment contingent upon receiving credentials at Good Samaritan Hospital & StJoseph Hospital to practice as a Surgical Assistant - Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs - National Provider Identifier (NPI) & Taxonomy code required at time of hire Salary Range: $26.14 - $30.29 Hourly2012-03-23 21:37:21United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado126444CODenver, CO27358744http://kp.jobs/xml/27358744/jobUSAAuroraTitle: Benefit Administration Analyst Location: Aurora, CO Provides analysis to develop, design, implement, maintain & support new/existing product & benefit system administration both internally & w/ external vendors. Maintains knowledge of policies & procedures & performs in accordance w/ applicable regulatory requirements, external laws & accreditation standards as they relate to Membership/Benefit Administration; Marketing, Sales & Business Development; Care Delivery; & Claims Administration. Maintains knowledge of & assures departmental compliance w/ KP's Principles of Responsibility & policies & procedures, & applicable regulatory requirements & accreditation standards. Responds appropriately to observed fraud or abuse. Essential Functions: - Analyzes & interprets benefit/plan related documentation, to include, but not limited to state & federal legislation - Provides recommendations to implement & administer new/existing products & benefits considering customer, clinical, pricing & regulatory implications - Documents benefit/plan requirements, creates, implements & maintains benefits/plans to meet regulatory & internal/external benefit administration needs - Maintains & updates Benefit Administration systems/databases, e.g., web-based & legacy systems, w/ complex detailed benefit information to support products, benefits, membership, contracts, claims & care delivery - Ensures benefit/plan information quality & compliance - Develops & performs quality assurance processes - Knowledgeable in all applicable Kaiser policies, local, state & federal laws & regulations, & accreditation standards - Acts as a source-matter expert for benefits - Troubleshoots benefit issues daily & recommends/implements solutions - Interacts w/ a wide variety of internal customers to include, but not limited to Sales, Product Development, Underwriting, Contracts, Claims, & KP HealthConnect - Data management through creation of spreadsheets & reports in Microsoft Excel & Access - Helps design, develop & implement new & improved processes, tools & system enhancements - Performs Project Lead role for Benefit Administration projects as needed - Creates & manages project tasks & milestones as they relate to the Benefit Administration team - Prepares training materials & communication updates & conducts training both in a group & 1-on-1 setting - Assists w/ data validation, auditing & user acceptance testing - Participates in regional or national projects as assigned - Other duties as assigned - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - 3 years of work experience w/ benefit or claims administration/configuration/analysis required - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business or health care/insurance administration - Strong detail & quality orientation essential - Working knowledge of managed care, indemnity insurance, alternate funding, self funding, state, & federal regulations - Excellent interpersonal & communication skills - verbal & written - Self-motivated team player who can work independently w/ some management direction & who can work collaboratively w/ various stakeholders is required - Strong problem solving & diagnostic skills required - Strong process/work flow development & execution skills required - Ability to adapt to constantly changing environments & priorities required Preferred Qualifications: - 1 year of business systems analysis/administration preferred - Claims coding and/or adjudication experience helpful - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel skills preferred Salary Range: $25.29 - $32.84 Hourly2012-03-21 18:14:52United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado124189COAurora, CO27296465http://kp.jobs/xml/27296465/jobUSADenverTitle: Executive Director, Integrated Planning and Program Managment Location: Denver, CO Kaiser Permanente is experiencing a growing number of large, complex programs and national strategic initiatives due to rapid regulatory and industry changes, and evolving strategic company direction. The increasing inter-dependency and cross-portfolio nature of these efforts requires a very senior level program manager to ensure the successful execution of these programs. Many of the initiatives require program management across multiple geographic sites and time zones, over 50 integrated work tracks, and several hundred people in multiple organizations with a high degree of matrix management structure. The scope of work is supporting national and regional group business objectives, typically including replacement of strategic applications or application suites, or extensive enhancements to business critical and secondary applications requiring stakeholder management across multiple regional and national business functions. The Integrated Planning and Program Management leader is accountable for the integrated planning, design, and coordinated delivery of strategic projects in Group BIO regions and collaborative initiatives to optimize regional project efforts. A mission-critical aspect of this role is the ability to lead the transformation of program and project management capabilities from their current level of maturity to world-class level. To accomplish this, the leader will form exceptional collaborative relationships with KP business partners, Business Information Officers, IT leaders, Regional Business Leaders, and compliance/regulatory communities to ensure consistent successful delivery of value-driven technology programs and projects. Essential Functions: - Development and achievement of highly valued strategic engagement relationships and world-class program/project management for investment and core programs and projects delivered to regions; defines the engagement relationship needed, ensures world-class engagement and project management teams and processes; ensures operational excellence, financial management rigor, and ITIL compliance; achieves consistent on-time on-budget project delivery. Develops strategies and approaches for multiple large complex programs using the PMI framework as well as other resources such as the Health Plan portfolio's Front Door process. Provides leadership to program and project team members in developing program frameworks, and facilitates with the business on utilization of shared PMO practices, processes and reporting -Program design, risk and dependency management across multiple major programs. Manages the overall planning, major milestones, and associated interdependencies to ensure successful execution across multiple regions and programs. Manages the overall funding, planning, forecasting and execution of program budgets within regional expectations. Ensures that cross-regional and cross-program issues are escalated, tracked and resolved -Establishes excellent audit and compliance planning and coordination efforts to ensure that new programs upfront will readily address SOX and other compliance requirements. Leader remains current on regulatory requirements and developments and ensures the program/project management functions strategically meet the compliance needs. -Facilitates change management function across programs including all relevant stakeholders in change management processes and change criteria. Leverages knowledge, expertise and experience of change management process and consults with project/programs to manage scope. Facilitates escalation of change management issues to executive sponsors along with business and IT partners when appropriate. -Communication. Informs stakeholders of progress, issues, and status of emerging plans and work underway to ensure they are fully-informed; continuously seeks client and stakeholder input and feedback on program implementation efforts; continuously seeks input from clients, stakeholders, and staff on service improvement opportunities Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - BS degree in engineering, computer science or related technical field, or equivalent IT experience. - Minimum of 12 years of executive-level IT leadership experience in Fortune 500 and/or equivalent sized organizations. - Work experience must include proven success in multiple leadership positions leading highly complex large-scale technology program portfolios on a national or global scale, in addition to additional executive-level leadership experience in technology operations and engineering. Preferred Qualifications: - Master's level graduate degree or MBA preferred. - PMP certification preferred.2012-03-20 19:49:55United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado128184CODenver, CO27269762http://kp.jobs/xml/27269762/jobUSADenverTitle: Vice President of Human Resources Location: Denver, CO The Vice President of Human Resources provides leadership in creating and driving an effective people strategy and fostering an engaged culture that enables the Colorado Permanente Medical Group to achieve its business goals. This individual is responsible for directing all aspects of the human resource function including organization development, learning and professional development, physician recruitment and credentialing, employee relations, healthy and diverse workforce initiatives, and communication. Essential Functions: - Overall organizational design, effectiveness, and change management - Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute an engagement strategy - Secure talent that meets the organization's current and future needs including attention to workforce diversity - Leadership development and succession planning - Professional development, including enhancing physician communication skills - Foster a healthy organizational culture - Retention strategies, including programs to promote physician well-being - Monitor and analyze human capital data and trends to identify opportunities, needs, and issues; develop plans to amplify strengths and mitigate challenges - Oversee credentialing processes to meet NCQA standards - Recognition and reward programs - Employer relations - Communication strategies - Manage the budget and other financial measures of the human capital department Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of 15 years of experience in the human resources field - Experience working with physicians and in health care organizations - Demonstrated strong leadership in a human resources function - Previously reported to an executive management team/ C-Level - Professional experience should be varied within human resources Preferred Qualifications: - Kaiser Permanente experience preferred2012-03-17 20:18:29United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado127854CODenver, CO27224734http://kp.jobs/xml/27224734/jobUSADenverTitle: Executive Director, Consolidated Service Center, Colorado Location: Denver, CO As the Leader of the Denver, Colorado Consolidated Service Center (CSC), provides operational leadership and direction to ensure performance results, maximum productivity, cost effectiveness and customer service quality in Membership Administration for ROC (Regions Outside of California): Hawaii, Northwest, Colorado, Ohio, Mid-Atlantic, and Georgia. Provides strategic guidance and leadership, and responsible for all short- and long-range planning and execution of plans and initiatives in ROC Membership Administration. Essential Functions: - Responsible for the administration of 1.2 million KP members (33,500 different purchaser groups). - Responsible for the collection of $6 billion dollars in annual revenue. - Directly supports key Membership Administration functions for 5 Regional partners. - Indirectly has influence on member perception (customer satisfaction); membership growth and retention; and revenue (write offs and retroactivity). - Leads staff of 210 union and non-union employees within the Colorado Region area. - Identifies, plans for and develops strategies, services and activities to support current and future internal and external customer needs in an efficient, high quality, cost effective manner. Develops or reviews recommendations of others that support these requirements, prioritizes initiatives and assigns resources to those projects that are selected for implementation. Provides project oversight as required. - Maintains a focus on customer service by providing policy and procedural direction to CSC managers and staff; establishes and communicates customer service and performance standards, measures and goals that reflect industry best practices and best serve the needs of customers; develops systems to monitor performance and takes corrective action when necessary. - Drives the planning, budgeting, and goal setting processes that establish performance targets. Identifies opportunities for improving customer service and/or reducing costs; initiates actions to realize those opportunities. - Ensures accounts receivable management systems are in place to optimize business operations, including adequate financial controls of all accounts receivables and uncollectible reserves. - Participates in preparing the long-range technology plan, evaluating and recommending new technologies to improve efficiency, cost effectiveness, customer service and/or the quality of the work environment at the CSC. - Participates in the selection, evaluation and feedback processes for key personnel. Takes disciplinary action and terminates employees when necessary. - Ensures that the performance management/staff development programs are executed throughout the CSC on a timely basis. - Establishes and maintains effective communications and cooperation with other internal departments to ensure alignment on customer service and other strategic issues. - Represents the CSC in meetings, negotiations and/or task force participation with internal and external customers, other KP functions, vendors and regulatory agencies. - Supports labor relations' staff in handling workforce issues and labor negotiations. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Master's degree in a Health care relevant field or equivalent required. - A minimum of 7 years of leadership and management experience with concentration in quality assurance, utilization management and resource stewardship in a highly complex, dynamic health care environment. - Knowledge of health care delivery systems, Medicare, Medicaid and other governing regulations, as well as risk management in a health care environment. - Knowledge of health care quality requirements as well as industrial quality management theories and practice. - Knowledge of utilization management and resource stewardship in a complex health delivery system. - Knowledge of service value chain and history of ability of improving service delivery - Knowledge of quantitative analysis, written and verbal communication; medical practice, business management and leadership. - Previous supervisory experience, excellent planning and evaluation experience and the ability to manage multiple priorities. - Excellent communication and group facilitation skills. - Recent experience in new developments and theories dealing with outcomes management and quality improvement methodology. - Ability to effectively work with people at all levels of the organization. - Proven ability to make quality based strategic business decisions. - Must share the values of Kaiser Permanente and its Executive Leadership Team. - Ability to build effective partnerships and influence other leaders. - Ability to consistently demonstrate integrity, prudence, high energy, initiative, and self-confidence. - Familiarity with governmental programs in the health care field, which will affect the operations of the business. - Dedication to diversity. Preferred Qualifications: - Accounts Receivable or Collections Management experience preferred.2012-03-16 23:09:45United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado127733CODenver, CO27217216http://kp.jobs/xml/27217216/jobUSADenverTitle: Senior Director Claims Administration Location: Denver, CO Provides leadership, business acumen & management of the Claims Administration function, including Business Configuration & Claims Administration operations for KPCO Health Plan Service & Administration (HPSA). The position also has overall accountability for the business process outsourcing agreement w/ the HI region for administration of their claims & configuration business. Position will be accountable for business leadership of End-to-End Claims Administration process for the CO & HI regions Essential Functions: - Responsible for end to end claims administration, including planning, recommending & implementing major process improvement initiatives. - Demonstrates a highly collaborative approach to addressing a wide variety of claims administration requirements. Provides workable solutions to senior management & oversees the successful implementation of initiatives - Establishes effective relationships w/ key customers to include national & regional executives, directors, managers & functional leaders: External: members, employer groups, brokers & consultants, regulatory agencies & external vendors - Internal regional departments: Member Services, Network development/provider contracting, Membership & Benefit Administration, IT, & Revenue Cycle - HI regional stakeholders - Implements & monitors processes that continually improve the consistency & reliability of the service provided to members, employers, brokers & providers - Meets all compliance & SOX requirements - Participates in cross regional & national claims community of practice - Plans, oversees & monitors department budgets responsibly - Achieve benefit realization of claims system technology investments - Operations Improvement/Performance Management & Analytics to the Claims Admin team for program or project management of key initiatives, process management & improvement, performance management & business decision making, analysis, & documentation - Develops strategic plans & multi-function organizational policies & authorizes their implementation for areas of responsibility - Lends support, leadership and/or sponsorship to cross-regional or cross-department projects to increase organizational efficiency - Partners cross regionally to leverage best practices & execute on program-wide strategies through communities of practice & other channels - Accountable for meeting key performance metrics, identifying variances, root cause, & implementing action plans for achieving targets. - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of 10 years of experience in health insurance, health care or related area - Minimum of 8 years of progressive leadership experience w/ high level management experience in claims, revenue cycle, or other financial services related operation - Bachelor's degree in health care administration, business, management, or related area - Demonstrates significant proficiency in the following key competencies:Strategic Systems Thinking, Service Orientation; Communication; Influence; Change Leadership; Results Orientation; Collaboration, Team/Leadership Development; & Cultural Competence - Strong experience in end to end process improvement Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree preferred. Salary Range: $51.25 - $71.68 Hourly2012-03-14 22:27:25United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado127170CODenver, CO27148023http://kp.jobs/xml/27148023/jobUSAAuroraTitle: Director, Regional Application Delivery (Colorado) Location: Aurora, CO The Regional Application Delivery (RAD) Director is responsible for providing full life cycle leadership for all production applications and for project delivery. Included are: requirements, design, development, testing, and systems maintenance. The Director is also accountable for support of Regional applications, regional implementations of national initiatives and region specific initiatives, as well as system retirement. The Director is accountable to maximize business value of sophisticated healthcare applications within large mainframe, midrange, client/server and web application environments. The Director must optimize organizational capability and effectiveness through continual improvement of resources and by using software release and maintenance techniques that reduce software defects and improve proactive problem prevention. The Director will ensure that standard project methods are used to deliver on-time, on-budget results.The Director will partner with IT shared services on common development standards, testing standards and common processes as required to ensure enforcement and execution consistency throughout IT. The Director must be an experienced consensus builder demonstrating expertise in working with cross functional technology teams and supporting the Business Information Officer organization in delivering technology solutions to the regional business partners. The Director must have a proven track record and the ability to evolve the RAD organization toward service oriented, component based delivery while maintaining a focus on high reliability. Experience with rapid or agile development techniques is a plus. Essential Functions: - Ensure the highest possible availability for key regional applications - Identify, implement and managea process for problem identification, analysis and prevention leading to a reduction in defects and increased availability. - Maintain and upgrade systemsensure compatibility, interoperability and stability within the IT environment. -Manage a cross-functional change control board for the review of all production changes to produce a decrease in change-induced outages. - Direct all development projects with the region using shared development techniques and process standards. - Ensure testing standards are met in support of regional maintenance activities and project implementations. - Manage the identification of development activities in support of small enhancements and local service requests identified by the BIO organization in conjunction with our business partners. - Ensure compliance with the IT Production Release Strategy, with a documented release schedule that includes detailed testing and user sign-off processes. - Ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery in accordance to regional Governance decisions, including resource supply and demand. - Provide leadership to RAD delivery managers and staff to optimize development of regional delivery solutions for the business partners. - Incorporate and facilitate systems transition activities (application retirement) into all project plans. - Direct and enforce as appropriate managers in the use of development planning processes to improve staff effectiveness. - Effectively utilize staff (FTE, Contractor, Vendor, Off Shore) to provide the most cost effective and highest quality maintenance, development, and support. - Establishment, in conjunction with the CO BMO, of effective metrics to measure staff and commitment performance. - Utilize the shared staffing model to provide enhanced resource management. Direct and manage the fiscal plan and budget for the RAD function. - Establish budget for portfolio, review budget performance, identify future plans and activities and adjust budget quarterly. - Provide budget staff estimates for development phase of investment projects. - Contribute technical direction to the development of strategic plans for systems supporting the region Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Master's degree in related field and/or 4 years ofequivalent work experience. - A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible management experience in planning, budget/financial management, and staffing. - A minimum of 8 years of related IT experience including IT Project Management. - Advanced knowledge of own area of functional responsibility and full knowledge of multiple related IT functions. - Strong relationship building skills. - Experience partnering at the executive level. Preferred Qualifications: - Healthcare experience preferred. - Experience managing manager level employees2012-03-11 20:06:46United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado114340COAurora, CO27063280http://kp.jobs/xml/27063280/jobUSADenverTitle: Team Manager, Cust Service Location: Denver, CO Primary responsibilities include: - Managing, monitoring and coaching Customer Service Representatives, handling personnel issues using a team approach. - Acts as a member advocate and shares accountability for successful Contact Center operations. - Ensures that service quality is achieved, interacts as necessary with KP departments to resolve complex problems. - Responsible for adhering to programwide processes and procedures. - Demonstrates strong problem solving skills by ensuring the timely resolution to member issues in order to enhance member satisfaction, member recruitment/retention. - Has formal supervisory responsibility and accountability for a team of Customer Service Representatives. The major portion of this responsibility will be spent coaching and developing those Customer Service Representatives, reviewing/assessing employee performance and taking appropriate mitigating action and promptly addressing employee absentee issues. - Administrative task and other duties, as assigned. - Knowledge of labor contracts and HR/Organization/Department policies and procedures. - Impacts the achievement of department and/or functional objectives. - Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures. - Involves interpreting and analyzing established administrative or technical concepts. - Requires moderately complex decision-making. - Recognizes linkages and understands impact of individual actions on other parts of the organization and member/customer. - Interacts daily with subordinates and /or functional peer groups. Interaction normally involves exchange or presentation of factual information. - Responsible for directly providing guidance to staff. - Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. - Provides formal supervisory (hire, fire, performance management) responsibility and accountability for a team or department of Customer Service Representatives. - Provides direction to employees following established guidelines, procedures and policies. Qualifications: - Requires one (1) to three (3) years supervisory or management experience in member services, health care, call center, or financial fields. Other education or training (beyond the bachelor's degree) can suffice in place of a portion of the required supervisor experience. Satisfactory completion of a twelve (12) week course in Principles of Management offered by the Member Service Call Center can suffice in place of six (6) to nine (9) months required experience - Experience in administration requiring extensive complex problem solving and high-level negotiations preferred - Experience in preparing and conducting audits preferred - Experience in a Labor/Management partnership environment strongly preferred - Experience using mainframe or personal computer database, word processing, and statistical analysis software packages preferred - Four (4) year degree in business administration, health care, or related field or equivalent experience required. - The equivalent experience must be additional experience beyond the minimum work experience required above. - Requires knowledge of membership management and working knowledge of another functional area. - Knowledge of labor contracts and HR/Organization/Department policies and procedures - Strong interpersonal and communication skills; excellent written and verbal skills - Call Center knowledge or related knowledge2012-03-06 20:48:35United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado125993CODenver, CO26961605http://kp.jobs/xml/26961605/jobUSAAuroraTitle: Director, Large Group New Sales Location: Aurora, CO Lead Department for the Colorado Region to achieve short & long term membership targets in support of Regional Business Plan for Large Group new sales. Essential Functions: - Develops & implements strategies to achieve membership targets including strategic sales plans for new groups - Leads & directs the staff including recruiting, training, coaching & performance management - Works w/ other key members of the Marketing, Sales & Business Development Team to develop new products, pricing strategies, sales & marketing plans & promotional programs in order to achieve short & long term membership targets - Represents & promotes a sales perspective to leadership, including the timely reporting of strategic account plans, sales results, sales trends, competitor intelligence & other information essential for KP to effectively respond to the requirements of the market place in Colorado - Works w/ HR to develop & administer an effective sales incentive plan to attract & retain a high performance sales staff; manages the sales budget to ensure cost-effective operations - Accountable for all sales practices to be in compliance w/ all State & Federal laws regulating the sales of health insurance - Maintain current information & knowledge of all applicable Kaiser Policies, local, state & federal laws & regulations, & accreditation standards - Supervises assigned staff. This includes interviewing, selecting, training, motivating, evaluating, counseling, disciplining & terminating in compliance w/ EEO/AA goals & personnel polices of the organization - Build external relationship w/ key customers/channel to understand their perspectives & influence their buying decisions - Link across functional departments to meet customer needs - Effectively consult & continuously engage purchasers, insurers & distribution channels to demonstrate value & build commitment to KP - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - A minimum of 5 years of sales management experience in the health insurance or HMO industry is required - A minimum of 7 years of sales experience in the same areas required - Bachelor's degree in Marketing or a related field, Equivalent experience maybe be considered - Comprehensive knowledge of the health insurance industry, insurance contracts, benefits, policies & procedures - Excellent interpersonal verbal & written communication skills including negotiation & conflict resolution - Thorough knowledge of sales techniques; proven analytical & problems solving skills: & Colorado insurance licenses Preferred Qualifications: - MBA Preferred Salary Range: $55.23 - $70.46 Hourly + Incentives2012-03-06 20:47:11United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado125113COAurora, CO26961430http://kp.jobs/xml/26961430/jobUSADenverTitle: Access Specialist Location: Denver, CO POSITION SUMMARY: In collaboration with Specialty Care physicians and Health Plan managers/directors, analyzes complex data sets, develops recommendations for improving effectiveness and efficiency of provider schedules and assures timely and accurate monthly schedule entry. Responsible for schedule template building and maintenance. Partners with other analytic resources to assure accuracy of appointment access reports. Accountable for creating a culture of compliance, ethics and integrity. Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures and performs in accordance with the Principles of Responsibilities and applicable regulatory requirements, external laws and accreditation standards. Appropriately reports observed fraud or abuse. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor degree, or equivalent experience in business administration, health care administration, or other related field. Master's degree preferred. Minimum of two years of prior experience in a business analytic role, preferably in a health care environment. Highly proficiency in PC based applications, preferably in medical/clinical information systems. Must be at least 80% proficient at basic level in Microsoft Word and Excel. Demonstrates exceptional verbal and communications skills with a variety of audiences. Qualifications: ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: -Collaborates with the Regional Department Chief and nurse managers on a regular basis to understand scheduling opportunities and challenges. Monitors existing Specialty Care appointment access reports. Develops status reports as requested. -Communicates supply/demand access variances to Specialty Care department management teams and recommends solutions as appropriate. -Uses scheduling guidelines and appointment demand forecasting reports to monitor department schedules and templates and provides adequate appointment access on a daily basis. -Develops department schedules and works with department management team to ensure schedules are accurate and timely. -Enters approved schedule changes and notifies appropriate department staff of any revisions. -Enters approved schedule changes and notifies appropriate department staff of any revisions. Performs other duties as assigned. May work some nights. Salary Range: $18.80 - $24.52 Hourly2012-03-01 20:38:11United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado125187CODenver, CO26868038http://kp.jobs/xml/26868038/jobUSADenverTitle: Consulting Project Manager II Location: Denver, CO Manages & influences large, complex projects or programs w/ regional (or multi-regional) impact & scope. Maintains & supports a culture of compliance, ethics & integrity. Maintains knowledge of policies & procedures & performs in accordance w/ the Principles of Responsibilities & applicable regulatory requirements, external laws & accreditation standards. Appropriately reports observed fraud or abuse. Essential Functions: - Consulting & Relationship Building - Facilitates collaboration w/ diverse groups & individuals to influence strategic planning & execution - Project Management - Develops, maintains & effectively manages client relationships at all levels across the organization - Serves as mentor to grow & broaden SMC competencies - Identifies industry trends, conducts research to understand key issues, & applies to KP - Develops & manages project plans, including defining deliverables, key milestones & critical path - Develops project outcome success measures - Identifies project barriers/constraints/risks & provides recommendations to mitigate - Formulates project methodologies & communication plans - Facilitates improvement efforts, & develops implementation recommendations - Program Management - Effectively sees how multiple projects connect & leverage those synergies to add the most value to KP - Effectively manages multiple projects & prioritizes work based on strategic objectives - Aligns projects w/ strategic objectives & identifies opportunities to increase efficiencies, cost-effectiveness, quality & service - Develops models to project impact of projects on resources - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors - Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - A minimum of 6 years of project management experience which includes management of large-scope, complex projects - Related Bachelor's degree, e.g., business, health care management - Exceptional communication, influencing and partnering skills at all organizational levels required - Extensive knowledge of health care issues and the health care industry Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree preferred - Prefer project management experience in health care Preferred Skills: Experience Project Manager, Health Care experience preferred. May fill at another level. Salary Range: $32.55 - $43.99 Hourly2012-03-01 20:38:10United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado121320CODenver, CO26868035http://kp.jobs/xml/26868035/jobUSAAuroraTitle: Pharmacy Data Warehouse Senior Manager, Pharmacy BIO Location: Aurora, CO Position can be located ineither Aurora, CO or Pleasanton, CA Essential Functions: - Establishes and evangelizes the Pharmacy Data Warehousing strategic plans and objectives - Responsible for Pharmacy BI/DW data architecture standards and governance - Standardize data management infrastructure - Responsible for Pharmacy data warehouse deployment and integration with source systems. - Creates and/or approves project plans and application designs to ensure projects are aligned with standards and IT strategy. Approves standards, policies, and procedures. - Assist Information Management leadership in identification of future projects / enhancements - Ensure data warehouse performance meets service level agreements - Seek to become a partner with the business and gain a working knowledge of the business - Manage patches and upgrades to data warehouse environment - Provides expert technical and functional leadership and problem resolution to teams - Coordinates with multiple teams and suggests solutions in support of technology needs of the business unit or function served. - Assigns and reviews work. Allocates appropriate resources to ensure that projects are completed within committed time and budget and are integrated with other software applications. - Maintains working relationship and coordinates with several teams to integrate project with applications and/or initiatives. - Coordinates communication about project status to all levels of the organization. - Prepares and/or provides budget input for ongoing and future expenditures, monitors budget performance, and provides forecasts. Monitors departmental performance against budget. - Coordinates and oversees recruiting, interviewing, hiring, career development, performance management, pay determination and team communication. - Identify opportunities to improve solutions, tools, methodologies, processes and procedures - Present the business with the possibilities available to them through data warehousing - Collaborate with other leaders across the organization to develop best practices. Establishing partnerships with key IT partners in support of data warehousing initiatives - Liaise with strategic vendors - Managers must deliver commitments and must deliver on time. They will maintain a highly detailed plan and manage the progress on it, tracking all relevant metrics for each the projects and operations (Milestones, Issues lists, Operational SLAs, change management, etc) Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Master's degree in related field and/or 6 years ofequivalent work experience. - A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible IT management experience in planning, budget/financial management, and staffing. - A minimum of 5 years of data warehouse development experience in leadership capacity or a minimum of 5 years performing the following functions: Performing an enterprise data architecture role, including the development and enforcement of data standards and leading practices; Using data modeling techniques for large data stores; Working with business and IT personnel on data-related issues; Database design, performance tuning, and optimization; Designing and implementing enterprise data warehouses and large-scale business reporting - Expert understanding of Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence development, and data - Previous experience leading teams of 20+ team members. - Experience in managing ETL, Data Modelingand DW teams.2012-02-29 19:31:03United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado125201COAurora, CO26841575http://kp.jobs/xml/26841575/jobUSAAuroraTitle: Cisco IPT / Unified Communications Engineer Location: Aurora, CO This Converged Engineer position is a hands-on technical position that reports to the Manager of the Voice and Telephony Engineering and Delivery Team. This position provides technical expertise and leadership for enterprise integrated, converged network systems at KP. The position will lead the voice design development process thru the full design, implementation and deployment phases and will participate in the KPIT governance and approval processes as part of the network design and deployment life cycle. Additionally, this engineer may need to assist with the hands on build out during the Implementation phases, Change management, and Level 4 support. Essential Functions: - Hands on experience planning, designing, and implementing Cisco's UC product line, including Unified Communications Manager, Unity, Unity Connection and Unified Contact Center Enterprise (UCCE) (preferred, but not required). - VoIP/IPT solution consulting, design, configuration, deployment and support - Technical Oversight of the IPTel Implementation by Professional Services Vendors. - Consults with clients to determine telephony requirements and recommend solutions in accordance with standard system procedures - Telephony and data problem resolution, escalation, and fourth level support coordination. Secondary Functions: - Experience designing and implementing complex, multisite voice deployments - Expertise with communications protocols such as H323 / SIP / MGCP / SCCP / QoS / QSIG / T1 CAS / AMIS / G.711 / G.729. - Hands-on experience designing and implementing HA networks CUCM, Unity, CER, UCCE, UCCX, CVP. - Hands-on experience with Engineering Design Package development, large enterprise governance processes and Enterprise Change Management processes. - Knowledge of ITIL processes a benefit. - Expertise integrating Cisco solutions with other vendor products such as overhead paging systems, call accounting, call recording, etc. - UC/IPT Consulting experience is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will have experience with a technology vendor or systems integrator selling, designing, and implementing Cisco voice systems and solutions - Lead technical sessions with internal clients to discover requirements and develop solutions - Prepare and evaluate RFP's, including Bill of Materials and Professional Services Estimates - Present solutions to clients - Mentor and develop junior engineers - Maintain and develop relationships with clients and partners such as Cisco and our implementations vendors - Participate in the evaluation and recommendation of new technologies - Strong verbal and written communication skills Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - B.A./B.S. in CS/CIS/IS/MIS/Business or equivalent work experience - Minimum of seven years of IT / Networking / Voice Engineering experience. - Experience with Cisco UC / Voice equipment - Experience designing, evaluating and recommending UC/IPT solutions - Minimum of3 years in the networking/telecommunications industry. - Experience working with telecommunications vendors. - Minimum of 3 years experience designing and deploying enterprise level Cisco UC/IPT solutions. - Experience working as a team member on large construction projects Preferred Qualifications: - One of the following certifications: CCNP, CCVP or CCIE - Experience with Unified Contact Center Enterprise - Contact Center scripting experience2012-02-28 21:26:25United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado125059COAurora, CO26820028http://kp.jobs/xml/26820028/jobUSADenverTitle: PACS Administrator Location: Denver, CO Plans, designs and maintains the Picture Archive and Computer System (PACS) used by all Denver/Boulder local market radiology departments. Essential Functions: - Implements and maintains PACS system to include image data maintenance and image archive and display. - Works with information technology to efficiently process data information. - Documents system requirements; acts as a liaison between radiology staff, radiologists, and ordering physicians in designing the structure of system. - Trains radiology staff and other users (as needed) on how to use the system; acquire electronic images; QC image data; display image data and archive image data. - Integrates PACS system to provide efficient processes for radiology interpretation. - Performs other duties as requested by management. - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Five years of experience in the clinical area is required. - Three years with system implementation, maintenance, documentation and training with a radiology or similar system. - bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Health Care Management, Radiological Technology, or related area is required. - Equivalent experience in a related area may be substituted for education. - Additional system experience may be substituted for the clinical experience. - Demonstrated knowledge of radiology (or similar) information systems is required, in addition to word-processing, spreadsheet/graphics and database applications. - Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, are required, as well as the ability to vary communication according to the expertise of the user. - Demonstrated abilities in leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Preferred Qualifications: - Quality assurance involvement preferred. Preferred Skills: Desire strong working knowledge of network communications and network principles. Familiar with Windows XP, Window 7, Linux, SQL and writing SQL statements is a plus. Knowledgeable with DICOM and DICOM structure is equally important. Previous experience with AGFA PACS and / or GE IDX RIS is strongly desired as well. Rotate schedule. Work holidays/nights/weekends. Salary: $26.78 - $36.20 Hourly2012-02-28 21:26:15United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado120904CODenver, CO26820014http://kp.jobs/xml/26820014/jobUSADenverTitle: Advanced Practice Nurse Location: Denver, CO Practices professional nursing by the performance of both independent nursing functions & delegated medical functions in accordance with accepted practice standards. Such functions include the initiation & performance of nursing care through health promotion, supportive or restorative care, disease prevention, diagnosis & treatment of human disease, ailment, pain, injury, deformity, & physical or mental condition using specialized knowledge, judgment, & skill involving the application of biological, physical, social, & behavioral science principles. Essential Functions: - Evaluating health status through the collection & assessment of health data - Examines & treats patients, orders & interprets diagnostic tests & makes diagnosis. - Collects subjective & objective data. - Analyzes, reports, & records data. - Uses data to identify health care problems & create plan. - Prioritizes patient's needs. - Triages patients either in person or via telephone & implements proper course of action. - Follows up with patients - Evaluates emergency situations - Practices within scope of practice perimeters as inferred by licensure, standard nursing practice, knowledge, skill level, sound clinical judgment, & KP guidelines. - Accurately documents patient data, actions or interventions, responses, & plans for care/follow-up according to guidelines &/or standard nursing practice. - Health teaching & counseling to patients &/or their families. - Executing delegated med. functions which deliver aspects of care that implement & are consistent with the medical plan as prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician. - Providing therapy & treatment that is supportive & restorative to life & well being either directly to the patient or through consultation with, delegation to (per CO State Board of Nursing rules & regulations for delegation), supervision of, or teaching others. - APN specializing in surgery may provide pre-op & post-op care - 1st or 2nd assts during major surgery - Refers to medical or community agencies per KP guidelines those patients who need further treatment, evaluation, or assistance. - Review & monitor therapy & treatment patient plans. - Initiate appropriate consultations &/or actions accordingly. - Facilitates the coordination & integration of care between health care services; manages populations of patients to ensure appropriate utilization of health care resources. - Leads health care team by influence/role modeling integrated effective nursing practice, exemplary service, innovation & providing outstanding support for physician practices. - Patient advocate. - Maintains clinical competence through attending staff development programs, is responsible for maintaining professional certification. - Participates in monitoring quality of care according to professional standards and established criteria - Carries out clinical & admin procedures that may be promulgated by the Health Plan - Trains students - Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops & sustains productive member/patient relationships - Other duties as assigned - See Compensation Job Description - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado. Listed on the Advanced Practice Registry and is in compliance with those requirements.Must be a graduate of an RN program that meets Colorado State Board of Nursing curriculum requirements. - Masters Degree in Nursing - Graduation from a NLN accredited Nurse Practitioner program - BLS required within 90 days of employment and and must be maintained as current. - National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Taxonomy code required at time of hire. - Prescriptive authority required or in progress.Must be obtained within 2 years of hire date if a newer graduate - DEA Registration (or actively working to obtain this registration if new graduate) - Must obtain and maintain credentialing and/or privileges both internally and externally by the affiliated hospital. Ongoing credentialing required. - For positions in Pediatrics or a position as family nurse practitioner in a pediatric setting, education and certification required for. Pediatric nurse practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner for a Pediatric setting, - For positions requiring the administration of procedural sedation, ACLS certification and procedural sedation competency required within 90 days of hire. Preferred Skills: A nurse practitioner with at least two years experience in family medicine as well as pediatrics. Must have prescriptive authority as well. Will be working every Saturday and Sunday and floating in the region the other two days/week. Salary Range $43.01-$49.09 hourly2012-02-25 19:28:37United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado109646CODenver, CO26757085http://kp.jobs/xml/26757085/jobUSADenverTitle: Project Manager I Location: Denver, CO Responsible to manage multiple system implementations related to work automation in claims administration. Manages & influences small to mid-sized projects w/ diverse scope. May contribute to large, complex projects w/ Regional or multi-Regional scope. Works within budget, scope & resources to deliver functional systems using best practices for change management & at each stage of the software lifecycle Essential Functions: - Accountable for timelines & deliverables for multiple work streams essential to claims administration systems - Directs project team, assigning work, resolving problems, removing barriers & tracking milestones to plan - Prepares project plans/budgets for assigned work streams considering work scope, resources & delivery schedules - Prepares executive presentations, project status reports, dashboards & issue reviews - Prepares & executes risk mitigation plans - Prepares root cause analysis of errors & prepares/implements plans to mitigate errors - Meets w/ system stakeholders who will realize upstream & downstream impacts to understand their needs, resolve problems & build critical linkages among systems. Stakeholders may include benefits system, common membership & medical providers (BETS, CM, CPMG). - Works to ensure positive, productive working relationships w/ all stakeholders - Understands & directs project team to implement or configure systems consistent w/ existing platform & technical infrastructure - Uses effective change management to ensure each phase of the project transitions to testing & production w/ minimal issues - Finds opportunities to implement process change improvements at each phase of the project lifecycle - Facilitates business process design to optimize system implementations - Manages relationship w/ software vendor(s) as needed - Other related duties as assigned - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - A minimum of 2 years of experience in claims administration that demonstrates knowledge of claims adjudication, revenue cycle, benefits & contract administration, medical coding, provider contracts - A minimum of 4 years of project management experience implementing systems in a health administration setting - Bachelors degree, preference for business or health care administration. Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree - Advanced skills using MS Excel & Access for managing data, querying, building macros/pivot tables, etc. - Knowledge & familiarity w/ a variety of web-based tools & systems for data input/retrieval Salary Range: $26.78 - $36.20 Hourly2012-02-22 18:37:45United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado121910CODenver, CO26679473http://kp.jobs/xml/26679473/jobUSADenverTitle: Release-Production Manager Location: Denver, CO Oversees activities related to supporting & upgrading the automated claims system. Manages all aspects of implementing new software releases. Directs support activities, assigning tasks, resolving complex technical issues. Responsible minimize down-time in system performance. Gathers system performance data & plans for improvements. Reports on systems support or upgrade issues to senior management. Essential Functions: - Manages the planning, upgrade/release activities, interface build, EDI, reporting, vendor relationships & technical configuration functions in claims - Oversees system operations & ongoing maintenance of the automated claims system - Oversees systems performance, monitors recurring problems & recommends systems improvements - Manages relationship w/ vendor to ensure smooth upgrades & on-going support - Responsible for capacity planning & continual assessments for process improvement to ensure that processes are well-documented, sustainable & scalable - Monitors ongoing practices to ensure consistency w/ policies, compliance regulations & control requirements - Selects, develops & evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function - Prepares & administers budget - Manages, coaches, evaluates performance & directs the work of assigned staff - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience - A minimum of 5 years of progressive technical experience implementing/managing software releases, directing or implementing change control, and/or providing complex production support - Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or health administration. Equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of the bachelor's degree - Expert knowledge of data warehouse relational structures & architecture Preferred Qualifications: - Preference for experience w/ Xcelys system Salary Range: $32.55 - $43.99 Hourly2012-02-22 18:37:45United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado122502CODenver, CO26679474http://kp.jobs/xml/26679474/jobUSAAuroraTitle: Intermediate Programmer Analyst Location: Aurora, CO Intermediate Programmer Analyst duties will include setup and modification configurations as well as assisting the local test team and business partners with running of interfaces, batch jobs and troubleshooting problems that are encountered. The analyst should be able to complete the assigned tasks with guidance from others. Other duties will include development and support of HL7 interfaces and batch jobs to support out business needs. This job requires on-call 24 X 7 support. Work is typically centered on enhancements to the existing application/system and responding to user/client problems and issues with the application/system. Work categories for this role include designing solutions, estimating requirements, analyzing efficiencies, performing coding, may conduct and support functional testing, debugging, documentation, scheduling/managing new program releases and/or updates, configuring/deploying the program/application/system update for implementation and ongoing maintenance (database development, job scheduling, network support, responding to client/user requests and issues). Essential Functions: For development, majority of time is spent coding with broad direction to meet client/user specifications or conducting routine maintenance activities (basic changes or adds to program/application/system). For production support, majority of time is divided between maintenance (monitoring systems, responding to standard client/user requests and issues), development (standard coding, installing minor upgrades) and testing activities. Supports implementation of new program releases or updates through assigned tasks. Conducts analyses for efficient program/ application solutions which support client business processes and functional requirements. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or 4 years of equivalent work experience. A minimum of 2 years experience in development of new programs/application or maintaining and/or supporting existing programs/systems. Working knowledge of policies, practices and systems. General application of concepts and principles. Full use and application of standard information technology and programming principles, theories, concepts and techniques. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with the development and support of HL7 Interfaces Experience with the development and support of Batch Jobs, this may include the use of Perl Scripting Clinical and/or finance background Knowledge of C#, ASP.NET, HTML, CSS, Javascript, XML and SQL. Knowledge of Unix, Linux and Windows OS. Understanding of SOAP and RESTful web services Proficient in JAVA, and frameworks (such as Spring). Understanding of J2EE (JMS, EJB, Servlets, JAX-WS/JAX-RS, JAXB) Understanding of application servers (Apache, Websphere, JBoss)2012-02-18 19:43:01United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado124210COAurora, CO26613135http://kp.jobs/xml/26613135/jobUSADenverTitle: Cardiac Diag Med Sonographer Location: Denver, CO Under indirect supervision, operates diagnostic ultrasound equipment to perform a variety of routine & specialized technical procedures to produce images which assist the physician in the diagnosis of heart ailments. Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops & sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, & needs. Builds rapport & cooperative relationship w/ members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs & resolves problems. Essential Functions: - Reviews patient's medical records to obtain & record identifying information required for cardiology testing; instructs patient in preparing for examinations & explains procedures to be performed - Positions patient to obtain desired images in accordance w/ physician's instructions using knowledge of human anatomy - Operates diagnostic cardiac ultrasound equipment to record structure & flow characteristics of the heart - Reviews & modifies each echocardiogram during the procedure to obtain the highest quality exam possible - Performs calculations & measurements to appropriately focus the exam & obtain the data needed for the particular diagnosis - Organizes processed images, measurements, calculations & other data in a logical sequence for presentation to the physician for interpretation; consults w/ the cardiologist regarding the quality of the images & data obtained - May read w/ physicians when appropriate - Performs other technical duties, including EKG & prepares results for the physician's review - Maintains appropriate quality control of all cardiac ultrasound equipment; orders & stores supplies; prepares & maintains ultrasound records & files; & schedules appointments - May perform other duties within the department as requested - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Previous experience as a Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonographer performing doppler is required - Completion of an approved training program in Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography, & currently registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers - Ability to operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment & doppler, & perform related technical procedures - Highly effective interpersonal & verbal communication skills - Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs Rotate schedule Salary Range: $2012-02-11 19:53:42United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado122873CODenver, CO26476746http://kp.jobs/xml/26476746/jobUSAAuroraTitle: Advanced Practice Nurse Location: Aurora, CO Practices professional nursing by the performance of both independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions in accordance with accepted practice standards. Such functions include the initiation and performance of nursing care through health promotion, supportive or restorative care, disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment of human disease, ailment, pain, injury, deformity, and physical or mental condition using specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill involving the application of biological, physical, social, and behavioral science principles. CRS 12-38-103 (10). Essential Functions: (Portions adopted from Colorado State Nurse Practice Act CRS 12-38-103). Evaluating health status through the collection and assessment of health data CRS 12-38-103 (10). Examines and treats patients, orders and interprets diagnostic tests and makes diagnosis. Collects subjective and objective data. Analyzes, reports, and records data. Uses data to identify health care problems and create plan. Prioritizes patient's needs. Triages patients either in person or via telephone and implements proper course of action. Patient assessment and plan of care will be reviewed by attending physician. Provide ongoing evaluation and treatment of admitted patients in association with attending physician. Participate in hospital rounding activities with physician and other treatment team members, including but not limited to nursing, therapy and case management. Discharge patients from the hospital, including creating a follow up plan of care, ordering new medications, determining outpatient follow up. Provide evaluation and management of hospitalized patients for medical issues arising when the primary treating physician or APN/PA is not available, such as during evening and night time hours. ( 'Cross cover') Review in-basket results of laboratory and imaging studies on patients who are discharged from the hospital prior to studies resulting and take appropriate follow action as indicated. This may include forwarding important results to ordering physician, changing patient therapy and informing primary care physician of necessary follow up action. Conducts telephone call backs to patients requiring follow-up care. Evaluates emergency situations and initiates appropriate interventions. Practices within scope of practice perimeters as inferred by licensure, standard nursing practice, knowledge, skill level, sound clinical judgment, and KP guidelines. Accurately documents patient data, actions or interventions, responses, and plans for care/follow-up according to guidelines and/or standard nursing practice. Health teaching and health counseling to patients and/or their families. Executing delegated medical functions which deliver aspects of care that implement and are consistent with the medical plan as prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician or person acting under the physician's delegated authority. Providing therapy and treatment that is supportive and restorative to life and well being either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation with, delegation to (per Colorado State Board of Nursing rules and regulations for delegation), supervision of, or teaching others. APN specializing in surgery may provide preoperative and postoperative care. As first or second assistants during major surgery Refers to medical or community agencies per Kaiser Permanente guidelines those patients who need further treatment, evaluation, or assistance. Review and monitor therapy and treatment patient plans. Initiate appropriate consultations and/or actions accordingly. Facilitates the coordination and integration of care between health care services; manages populations of patients to ensure appropriate utilization of health care resources. Leads health care team by influence and role modeling integrated effective nursing practice, exemplary service, innovation and providing outstanding support for physician practices. Patient advocate. Maintains clinical competence through attending staff development programs, is responsible for maintaining professional certification. Participates in planning for the delivery of clinical service Participates in monitoring quality of care according to professional standards and establishedcriteria Carries out clinical and administrative procedures that may be promulgated by the Health Plan Participates in training of students and precepting of newly hired APN's/PA's Makes members/patients and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive member/patient relationships Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs Builds rapport and cooperative relationships with members/patients Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs and resolves problems Participates in the peer review process of not only your own professional qualifications but those of your colleagues. Participates and cooperates with colleagues both other Advanced Practice Nurses and Physicians in evaluating professional qualifications Collaborates with articulated plan physician, and follows Health Plan policy around annual chart review and discussion between APN and physician Performs other related duties as directed including but not limited to attendance of departmental meetings. Collaborates effectively with all members of the care team. Will be expected to work shifts extending throughout the 24 hour day, and will include weekends and Holiday work. Adverse work hours will be consistent with work expectation of physicians. Perform patient education and home environment assessments COMPLIANCE: (please do not edit) Makes members/patients and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. Builds rapport and cooperative relationship with members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs and resolves problems. Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities and the ability to understand Kaiser Permanente customer needs. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado. Listed on the Advanced Practice Registry and is in compliance with those requirements. Must be a graduate of a RN program that meets Colorado State Board of Nursing curriculum requirements. - Masters Degree in Nursing - Graduation from a NLN accredited Nurse Practitioner program - BLS required within 90 days of employment and and must be maintained as current. - National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Taxonomy code required at time of hire. - Prescriptive authority required or in progress. Must be obtained within 2 years of hire date if a newer graduate - DEA Registration (or actively working to obtain this registration if new graduate) - Must obtain and maintain credentialing and/or privileges both internally and externally by the affiliated hospital. Ongoing credentialing required. - For positions in Pediatrics or a position as family nurse practitioner in a pediatric setting, education and certification required for. Pediatric nurse practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner for a Pediatric setting, - For positions requiring the administration of procedural sedation, ACLS certification and procedural sedation competency required within 90 days of hire. THIS POSITION WILL FLOAT TO SKY RIDGE MEDICAL CENTER. Rotate schedule. Work holidays/weekends/nights. Float between departments/locations/facilities. Salary Range $ 43.01-$49.09 hourly2012-02-02 01:32:28United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado112298COAurora, CO26261708http://kp.jobs/xml/26261708/jobUSAWestminsterTitle: Laboratory Technician Location: Westminster, CO Works independently & performs a wide range of medical laboratory tests & procedures to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, & prevention of disease. Has knowledge of & adheres to all related regulatory requirements. Reports to the department or facility Laboratory Clinical Manager. Essential Functions: - Performs & reports accurate & timely clinical laboratory tests in various sections of the laboratory - Maintains accurate documentation in accordance w/ accrediting body & laboratory policy - Analyzes & appraises lab results relative to each other & to the pertinent QA data - Solves problems & makes independent decisions - Assists others w/ more difficult procedures - Recognizes various age-related needs & provides age appropriate care as indicated - Trains & orients new employees - Participates in quality assurance activities - Performs & documents quality control - Recognizes & resolves variances from normal - Documents quality improvement activities according to protocol - Assists clinicians in resolving quality concerns - Collaborates w/ supervisor to identify, develop & implement process improvements - Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration & makes minor repairs to instrumentation - Performs specimen collection procedures & processes specimens for tracking & transport as needed - Uses personal protective equipment appropriately & demonstrates safe work practices in accordance w/ laboratory & company policy - Maintains a clean & safe work environment - Contributes to a cost-effective laboratory operation & helps maintain an adequate supply inventory - Assists manager in scheduling as needed - Participates in interviewing & selecting potential candidates for hiring - Prepares for & participates in the accrediting body inspection process - Reviews test results in accordance w/ regulatory guidelines - Oversees point-of-care testing areas & ensures compliance w/ accrediting agencies - Uses computer systems as required & according to company & departmental procedures - Has positive customer interactions & demonstrates good service recovery skills - Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Associate degree & current certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician registered w/ or currently eligible for registry w/ the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or its equivalent - Must obtain certification within 12 months of hire - Demonstrated excellent customer service skills Rotate schedule and work weekends. Floats between departments/facilities/location. Salary Range: $21.06 - $23.93 Hourly2012-01-27 18:51:09United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado120746COWestminster, CO26157669http://kp.jobs/xml/26157669/jobUSAAuroraTitle: Senior Project Manager Location: Aurora, CO Kaiser Permanente continues to advance the art of science of health care by bringing state of the art tools together. If you are a creative analytical thinker with strong organizational, project management and team-building skills we invite you to consider the Project Manager position. Essential Functions: - Manages all phases of the project delivery life cycle and provides program and individual project status reports and statistics using the Comprehensive Delivery Process (CDP) and Portfolio Approval Council (PAC) processes. - Manages and escalates program/project issues. - Provides primary interface for given project initiative between the Business Partners, Development and the Technology and the Infrastructure organizations. - Sustains strong ongoing relationships with client project sponsors and senior management during projects. - Utilize negotiation skills to achieve project outcomes around issues, scope, schedule, costs/budget and resources. - Total managed project budget up to $5 million. - Project complexity includes multiple sites and up to 5 interdependent work tracks. - Accountable for the success criteria, development, publication and updating of project deliverables. -- Understands and applies knowledge of change management process on projects. - Responsible for accurate time reporting for project work - Negotiates agreement on project schedule and budgets. - Responsible for measuring 'on budget' reporting for assigned scope. - Directs or may develop the quality/testing strategies for the project. - Determines resource requirements and with support procures resources. - Tracks and reports on project and deliverable status and manages variances. - Develops and manages issue escalation and the resolution process. - Facilitates risk management planning, identification planning and control for projects commensurate with these projects. - Helps evaluate business cases for vendor requirements. - Contributes to monitoring and managing vendor performance to ensure contract commitments are met. - Ensures project alignment with business strategy and architecture. - Develops solutions that align with strategic direction and standards. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - 4+ years of application project management experience that may include software development and/or program management - 3+years of experience managing implementations of large-scale projects - Strong people management, communication, inter-personnel and collaboration skills - Strong analytical and project management skills - Openness to occasional travel Preferred Qualifications: - An understanding of products and services included in a Healthcare Care Delivery portfolio - Experience in Healthcare Clinical Systems - Project Management (PMP) certification - Very Strong Microsoft Project skills, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007 certification, exam 70-632 preferred.2012-01-18 18:16:27United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado119197COAurora, CO25955654http://kp.jobs/xml/25955654/jobUSADenverTitle: Claims and Referral Manager Location: Denver, CO Manages the Claims & Referral Department located in Denver, including referral processing, claims adjudication, claims research & resolution , & medical review of member & provider claims for outside referred & emergency medical services for Colorado Springs Commercial HMO, POS & PPO members. Partners w/ Insurance Systems to resolve Provider Issues. Accountable for creating a culture of compliance, ethics & integrity. Maintains knowledge of & assures departmental compliance w/ KP's Principles of Responsibility & policies & procedures, & applicable regulatory requirements & accreditation standards. Responds appropriately to observed fraud or abuse. Essential Functions: - Manages the Claims & Referral Department located in Denver, including referral processing, claims adjudication, claims research & resolution, claims, training & medical bill review of member & provider claims for outside referred & emergency medical services for Denver/Boulder andColorado Springs - Develops & implements policies & procedures regarding claims & referral processing to support regulatory & business requirements for all products offered in Denver/Boulder and Colorado Springs - Manages to performance standards that comply w/ employer group, regulatory & market requirements - Works in partnership w/ each market's provider contracting staff, utilization management staff & insurance systems to develop policies & procedures that support contract administrations & um protocols - Maintain current information & knowledge of all applicable Kaiser policies, local, state & federal laws & regulations, & accreditation standards - Ensures that the training activities incorporate all applicable KP policies, local, state & federal laws & regulations, & accreditation standards - Supervises assigned staff - This includes interviewing, selecting, training, motivating, evaluating, counseling, disciplining & terminating in compliance w/ EEO/AA goals & personnel policies of the organization - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Functions: - A minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in automated claims adjudication - A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience - Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or finance - Equivalent experience will be considered - Demonstrated ability to direct & manage the activities of the Claims & Referral department - Working knowledge of financial contracts, state & federal regulations relating to Health Maintenance Organizations, Workers Compensation, No-Fault & Medicare - Effective verbal, written & interpersonal communication skills Preferred Qualifications: - Previous experience w/ computer system design, implementation & conversions preferred2012-01-18 18:16:16United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado119581CODenver, CO25955631http://kp.jobs/xml/25955631/jobUSADenverTitle: Claims QA Auditor Location: Denver, CO Responsible for Audit the Auditor on both the OPA and Random findings of the original audits. Responsible for the rollup of the findings with follow thru to the various auditors and supervisors of the individuals involved. Responsible for roll up and reporting the monthly Audit the Auditor findings to the QA Managers. Responsible for Claims Training Department duties as assigned by the Training Manager. Maintains and supports a culture of compliance, ethics and integrity. Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures and performs in accordance with the Principles of Responsibilities and applicable regulatory requirements, external laws and accreditation standards. Appropriately reports observed fraud or abuse. Essential Functions: - Performs Audit the Auditor on designated percentage of work for each auditor w/ results being forwarded to the auditors manager - Maintains current and up to date written information on all processes used to perform these audits - Responsible for Desk Level Procedure and Scooter Communications from origination, updates, review of annual status & verification of folder contents in Rapid Resource, maintaining a log for each - Maintenance of Training Manager's calendar, P-card, Training Supply orders, Time off requests, IT issues, Meeting room scheduling & other duties as assigned - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - A minimum of 4 years of experience in advanced auditing procedures of Medical claims processing on all types of group plans & benefit options - Bachelor's degree preferred - Position requires demonstrated advanced proficiency in computer applications e.g. Web based training, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Business Objects, Crystal, CADB, Macess EXP Service Forms etc - Advanced written & verbal communication skills w/ emphasis on teaching & communicating effectively in a group as well as on an individual basis - Position requires exceptional abilities at positive interactions with all levels of the staff while maintaining confidentiality of information. Salary Range: $20.61 - $26.29 Hourly2012-01-17 19:26:06United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado111134CODenver, CO25934519http://kp.jobs/xml/25934519/jobUSAAuroraTitle: Advanced Practice Nurse Location: Aurora, CO Practices professional nursing by the performance of both independent nursing functions & delegated medical functions in accordance with accepted practice standards. Such functions include the initiation & performance of nursing care through health promotion, supportive or restorative care, disease prevention, diagnosis & treatment of human disease, ailment, pain, injury, deformity, & physical or mental condition using specialized knowledge, judgment, & skill involving the application of biological, physical, social, & behavioral science principles. Essential Functions: - Evaluating health status through the collection & assessment of health data - Examines & treats patients, orders & interprets diagnostic tests & makes diagnosis. - Collects subjective & objective data. - Analyzes, reports, & records data. - Uses data to identify health care problems & create plan. - Prioritizes patient's needs. - Triages patients either in person or via telephone & implements proper course of action. - Follows up with patients - Evaluates emergency situations - Practices within scope of practice perimeters as inferred by licensure, standard nursing practice, knowledge, skill level, sound clinical judgment, & KP guidelines. - Accurately documents patient data, actions or interventions, responses, & plans for care/follow-up according to guidelines &/or standard nursing practice. - Health teaching & counseling to patients &/or their families. - Executing delegated med. functions which deliver aspects of care that implement & are consistent with the medical plan as prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician. - Providing therapy & treatment that is supportive & restorative to life & well being either directly to the patient or through consultation with, delegation to (per CO State Board of Nursing rules & regulations for delegation), supervision of, or teaching others. - APN specializing in surgery may provide pre-op & post-op care - 1st or 2nd assts during major surgery - Refers to medical or community agencies per KP guidelines those patients who need further treatment, evaluation, or assistance. - Review & monitor therapy & treatment patient plans. - Initiate appropriate consultations &/or actions accordingly. - Facilitates the coordination & integration of care between health care services; manages populations of patients to ensure appropriate utilization of health care resources. - Leads health care team by influence/role modeling integrated effective nursing practice, exemplary service, innovation & providing outstanding support for physician practices. - Patient advocate. - Maintains clinical competence through attending staff development programs, is responsible for maintaining professional certification. - Participates in monitoring quality of care according to professional standards and established criteria - Carries out clinical & admin procedures that may be promulgated by the Health Plan - Trains students - Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops & sustains productive member/patient relationships - Other duties as assigned - See Compensation Job Description - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado. Listed on the Advanced Practice Registry and is in compliance with those requirements.Must be a graduate of an RN program that meets Colorado State Board of Nursing curriculum requirements. - Masters Degree in Nursing - Graduation from a NLN accredited Nurse Practitioner program - BLS required within 90 days of employment and and must be maintained as current. - National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Taxonomy code required at time of hire. - Prescriptive authority required or in progress.Must be obtained within 2 years of hire date if a newer graduate - DEA Registration (or actively working to obtain this registration if new graduate) - Must obtain and maintain credentialing and/or privileges both internally and externally by the affiliated hospital. Ongoing credentialing required. - For positions in Pediatrics or a position as family nurse practitioner in a pediatric setting, education and certification required for. Pediatric nurse practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner for a Pediatric setting, - For positions requiring the administration of procedural sedation, ACLS certification and procedural sedation competency required within 90 days of hire. Preferred Skills: Advance Practice Nurse with background in Adult Medicine. Salary Range: $43.01 - $49.09 Hourly2012-01-14 19:04:51United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado118961COAurora, CO25904177http://kp.jobs/xml/25904177/jobUSAAuroraTitle: Information Security Policy Business Consultant Location: Aurora, CO The Information Security Policy Business Consultant plays a critical role in the successful execution of KP's Information Security Strategy by supporting development and communication of KP's Policy instruments. This position consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to the applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures. Under direction of the Director, Security Governance and Risk Management: - Facilitate processes related to Information Security Policy and Standards development and governance: - Support development of Information Security Policy instruments, including Business and Technical Security Standards. - Support development of implementation and communications plans for new and revised policies and standards. - Support the operation of Information Security Policy monitoring programs. - Advise operational teams regarding use of standards for development of security-related procedures. - Manage the repository of Policy instruments. - Support the activities of the Information Security Policy and Standards Focus Team as appropriate. - Support the coordination of responses to Health Plan customer groups related to KP security practices. - Provide support as needed to IT Compliance in collecting evidence related to security practices for internal and external audit reviews. Working Relationships: - KP Information Security Leaders - KP IT Functional Areas - National Compliance Office - Business Information Officers - Regional Privacy and Security Compliance Officers - National and Regional Membership Account Teams Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in related field and/or 4 years of equivalent experience - A minimum of12 years of experience in analysis of business processes and business case development to support IT solutions. - Professional certification(s) desired (CISSP, CISM, and/or CISA) - Basic understanding of healthcare, financial analysis, and demonstrated competencies in teamwork, customer service, analytical and organizational skills - 5 or more years of experience working as an IT or technical communication professional with an emphasis on production of deliverables such as policies, standards, and procedures. In addition, the ideal candidate will have 3 or more years experience (may be concurrent) producing deliverables related to the policy and technical aspects of information security disciplines and governance - Experience with CobiT, ISO27002, ITIL, FFIEC, GLBA, HIPAA, etc. - Experience with GRC or policy management methodologies, tools and enablers in the financial services or healthcare sector (e.g., Agiliance, Archer, BWise, BPS, Chase Cooper, Paisley, etc.) - Strong thought leadership in technical communication - Strong project management skills - Advanced written and verbal communication and presentation skills with the ability to produce deliverables requiring minimal editing - Excellent leadership, teamwork and client service skills - Demonstrated integrity within a professional environment - Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment2012-01-02 18:42:59United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado117688COAurora, CO25657609http://kp.jobs/xml/25657609/jobUSAAuroraTitle: Coding Technician III (Surgical Coding) Location: Aurora, CO This Position Represents 8 Positions Provides documentation review, coding, & data abstracting of medical service documentation to ensure that KP Colorado receives appropriate reimbursement & conforms to applicable guidelines & regulations. Serves as a technical coder for all specialties.Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops & sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, & needs. Builds rapport & cooperative relationship w/ members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs & resolves problems. Essential Functions: - Required to research & assign Hospital surgical procedures (CPT-4), diagnosis (ICD-9CM), & procedures (CPT-4 & HCPCS) based on review of the entire medical record - Ability to research, analyze and/or review detailed & high complexity code edits & transactions within the KP Resolute system - Provides additional support to the coding staff by resolving complex cases & issues - Contributes to the development & maintenance of specialty specific education materials - Maintains current knowledge of coding conventions, guidelines, updates, & regulations governing government & third party billing to ensure that KP Colorado coding & documentation meets regulatory guidelines & audit standards, & results in appropriate reimbursement - Must meet & maintain departmental quality & production standards - Participates as needed in the testing & training of new system applications - Collaborates w/ clinical & non-clinical groups, to develop, implement & communicate specific coding & documentation guidelines that will fulfill the internal needs for complete & consistent clinical data - Serves as coding expert on various committees as requested - Supports compliance & KP's Code of Conduct by adhering to federal & state laws & regulations, accreditation & license requirements, by policies & procedures - Responds appropriately to observed fraud & abuse - Performs other duties assigned - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of 4 years of outpatient or inpatient coding experience using ICD-9, CPT-4 and HCPCS - AAPC or AHIMA certification required - Maintain a minimum of 6 months sustained 95% accuracy in current position for internal employees in the coding department - Successful completion of a coding and surgical coding assessment test - Must maintain all certifications required by this position - Ability to understand the clinical content of a health record including research & analysis of complicated records - Ability to abstract & assign all codes to surgical procedures performed - Above average written & communication skills w/ the ability to present, explain, & write information in a clear, concise, & organized format - Ability to work w/ a variety of health care professionals at all levels - Ability to communicate w/ physicians & non-physician staff w/ a commitment to provide quality customer service - Knowledge of medical specialties, including clinical conditions seen & procedures performed - Ability to use spreadsheet & word processing applications - Customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of electronic medical record systems preferred Salary Range: $22.47 - $25.49 Hourly2011-12-29 18:27:09United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado115826COAurora, CO25600209http://kp.jobs/xml/25600209/jobUSAAuroraTitle: Project Manager Lead-Xcelys Location: Aurora, CO The position is part of the ROC Xcelys Programand will support the implementation of infrastructure and deployment of a National Claims platform. This project will consolidate all Claims systems throughout ROC Regions and streamline business practices across multiple departments and functions. Essential Functions: - Manages moderately complex projects or multiple simple projects. - Develops solutions that align with strategic direction and standards. - Completes components of the business case. - Negotiates agreement on project schedule and budgets. - Applies methods or recognized equivalents appropriate to the specific needs fo the project/client. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in a related field or four years of equivalent experience. - Minimum Five years Project Management experience. - Understand all project life cycle phases and applies knowledge in the delivery of at least one phase of the project delivery life cycle. - Understands and applies knowledge of change management process on projects. - Six Sigma Green Belt certification required or equivalent work experience specific to this area.2011-12-14 19:37:39United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado113564COAurora, CO25354342http://kp.jobs/xml/25354342/jobUSAAuroraTitle: Lead Business Analyst-Claims Configuration Location: Aurora, CO Job Summary: The Senior Configuration Analyst will understand and interpret provider contracts, benefits, authorizations and general configuration requirements to translate into Xcelys configuration components that support the claim adjudication process. The analyst will be responsible for analysis, system design and input of authorization, claims general and/plan benefit data elements in Xcelys, the host processing system, and other platform applications to support accurate and timely payment of claims. Essential Functions: - Performs configuration activities, which may include at least one of the following: Institutional and Provider Contracts, Benefits, Authorizations, and/or General Configuration such as System Edit Rules, Fee Schedules updates, etc.) in Diamond Claims Processing system resulting in consistent payments with the contractual provider arrangement(s) and according to the Groups Evidence of Coverage (EOC) - Ensures the provider, authorization and benefits configuration meets established business rules and procedures - Modifies the provider contract, authorization rules and benefit plan configuration as required - Loads new contracts/ authorizations/ benefit configuration into Xcelys - Uses MACESS workflow to monitor contract updates and contract(s) matrix/grid. - Performs problem resolution of configuration issues - Consults with relevant Contract Manger or business analyst to determine appropriate interpretation and configuration of contract terms - Maintains detailed knowledge and understanding of Xcelys rules relative to claims payment - Analyzes provider contracts to determine the best approach for loading data elements into the claim processing system - Analyzes benefit explanation of coverage to determine the best approach for loading benefits plans offered, including co-pays, out-of-pocket maximums and state/regulatory benefits - Analyzes medical management requirement to determine best approach for loading authorization rules into Xcelys - Develops documentation and executes test plans for configuration testing and validating the accuracy of data loaded - Performs problem resolution of configuration issues and documents results - Coordinates research and resolution of debarred and sanctioned providers and ensures communication of required system updates to Provider Contracting and Claims Operations - Conducts research and resolution of claim match rules and authorization rules and communicates required system updates to Medical Management Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in business, health care or other applicable field; or, 4 additional years of equivalent experience - 3 years experience in health insurance or managed care environment - 3 years experience in claims processing/resolution - 2 years of the any of following: membership, benefits, provider contracts & pricing, medical reviews, referral authorizations and code review and fee schedules - Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, design, plan, organize, coordinate, implement, and perform necessary follow-up and closure procedures for system related deliverables - Basic understanding of relational databases - Strong experience in documentation, research and reporting - Strong analytical and problem solving skills - Excellent interpersonal, communication, and listening skills - Proficiency in medical terminology, medical coding (CPT4, ICD9, and HCPCS), provider contract concepts and common claims processing/resolution practices - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in system design and analysis (provider contract or benefits administration) - Experience in claims processing - Experience interpreting and relaying Kaiser Permanente Health Plan benefits and services - Experience in systems testing or user acceptance testing - Knowledgeable of state and federal regulations - Proficiency in MS Access and query-based tools2011-11-29 21:21:23United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado113289COAurora, CO25094107http://kp.jobs/xml/25094107/jobUSALafayetteTitle: Medical Assistant Location: Lafayette, CO Under direct supervision, performs basic & routine patient care & clerical duties to assist medical providers in the care & treatment of patients. Primary function is to room patients & facilitate provider schedule. Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions &develops & sustains productive member/patient. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances. Builds rapport & relationships w/ members/patients; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs. Essential Functions: - Performs duties & resp.w/ excellence, enthusiasm, great service demonst. courteous behaviors & by anticipating physician & other needs - Prepares exam rooms for use by physicians & providers by cleaning, stocking supplies, equipment & instr. - Reviews & communicates to physician & other providers appt. schedule to determine patient visit order & requests for the day, greets patient to exam or treatment rm. in a respectful & caring manner - Keeps patients, physician or providers, & team members, informed of physician's or provider's status &/or time delays - Interviews patient to determine reason for visit; takes patient's vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height & weight; records information in patient's med record; & reports findings to appropriate personnel, according to standard requirements - Instructs or assists patients in prep. for scheduled procedures in a caring & courteous manner - Performs basic, routine & regular delegated medical functions & within appropriate scope of practice as inferred by knowledge, skill level, & KP guidelines (vision screening, ear irrigations, hearing tests, hematocrit, tonometry measurements, EKG tests, collecting throat, wound, & sputum specimens, & urine cultures) using approp instruments, techniques, & specimen labeling process - Supports physicians & providers performing routine exam & treatment procedures by attending patient during procedures & providing appropriate supplies and instruments. - Performs routine clerical & reception duties, as required, such as completing patient visit records, maintaining dept logs, answering phones & taking messages, checking in patients, & scheduling patient appts - Prepares treatment rms for special procedures using knowledge of sterile technique - Cleans, packages & sterilizes reusable supplies & instr. appropriately using germicide solution -Provides routine verbal and written instructions to patients as specifically directed, such as use of crutches, cast care and wound care; escorts patients to other patient care areas - Maintains a safe & healthy work environment for patients,self - Performs duties, such as assisting in orienting & training new employees, transporting equipment or patient, stocking shelves, taking inventories, ordering supplies - Demonstrates computer literacy for charting & reviewing in an automated med record. - Works within scope of practice & according to KP policies - Complies w/regulatory reqts & standards of care - See Compensation Job Description - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - HS graduation or equivalent - Completion of a Medical Assistant training program of at least 6 months in duration for the Medical Assistant - Copy of diploma & transcripts from program required. - Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs Preferred Qualifications: - Certification as Medical Assistant preferred Preferred Skills: Amazing Customer Service skills. Must be a flexible Team player. Wound care and suture removal experience. Rotate schedule and works nights. Floats between department/facilities/locations. Salary Range: $16.73 - $18.28 Hourly2011-11-19 20:31:28United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado112267COLafayette, CO24971332http://kp.jobs/xml/24971332/jobUSALafayetteTitle: Orthopedic Radiologic Technologist Location: Lafayette, CO Operates radiology equipment to produce radiographic images of specified areas of the body and performs related technical x-ray procedures, in accordance with physician's orders and standard techniques, procedures or specific instructions; to include sterile techniques, basic patient care procedures and monitoring. Makes members/patients and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. Builds rapport and cooperative relationship with members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs and resolves problems. Essential Functions: - Works closely with other technologists. Instructs patient, in a courteous manner, regarding xray procedures to be carried out. - Positions patients for radiographic imaging utilizing supportive and immobilization devices to prevent undue movement, and uses protective shields. - Practices ALARA procedures. - Operates and positions complex radiographic equipment at proper distance and angle for purposes of obtaining Orthopedic radiographic images. - Consistently selects proper film size and correct technical factors relative to the study, the patient's age and body habits. - Follows standards as specified - Consistently operates Radiology Information System to ensure accurate patient information by: tracking patient in/out of procedure room, tracking supplies/films used, identifying patient films, tracking repeated films, and all other necessary aspects of RIS - Reviews developed radiographs for accuracy and technical quality according to established standards, and repeats procedures as required; submits developed radiographs for interpretation by radiologist. - Assists physicians with special procedures such as fluoroscopic examinations; educates patients regarding the type and duration of procedures; obtains informed consent as indicated, and assists with examinations as required. - Maintains appropriate quality control of all radiologic procedures and equipment by monitoring the operating condition of the equipment and accessories and by utilizing proper radiation protection and sterile techniques and universal precautions. - Cleans and makes minor adjustment to equipment, and reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor. - Communicates clearly, effectively and appropriately at all times. - Communicates verbally in a clear and concise manner. - Demonstrates courteous and appropriate telephone skills. - Communicates in writing accurately, completely and legibly, and routes such communication appropriately and in a timely manner. - Considers the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients in the age group served. - Assesses data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and provides the care needed in accordance with department policy. - Exercised clinical judgment within scope of practice. - Performs other duties as required. Requires working with radiant energy sources, film processing Chemicals and portable x-ray machines. - May require use or bio/hazardous waste. - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - High school graduation or equivalent. - Successful completion of a Radiologic technology training program approved by the American Medical Association. - Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. - Ability to operate radiologic equipment and perform related technical procedures. - Will be expected to work in all orthopedic clinics; Acute Orthopedic Clinic at Franklin Rock Creek, and/or other future clinics. - Ability to work in a busy environment with high volume and stress. - Must successfully complete a one hour Orthopedic Radiology Asssessment that demonstrates competence at the following views: pre-surgical views with markers and stressed views performed with surgeons, Scoliosis, leg length, and Scanogram. - Must be able to lift and carry up to 50-70 pounds throughout the workday. May require heavy lifting. Preferred Skills: Amazing Customer Service skills. Flexible Team player. Orthopedic Rad Test required. Rotate schedule. Floats between departments/facilities/locations. Salary Range: $25.38 - $28.32 Hourly2011-11-19 20:31:28United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado112273COLafayette, CO24971333http://kp.jobs/xml/24971333/jobUSALafayetteTitle: Advanced Practice Nurse Location: Lafayette, CO Practices professional nursing by the performance of both independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions in accordance with accepted practice standards. Such functions include the initiation and performance of nursing care through health promotion, supportive or restorative care, disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment of human disease, ailment, pain, injury, deformity, and physical or mental condition using specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill involving the application of biological, physical, social, and behavioral science principles. Essential Functions: (Portions adopted from Colorado State Nurse Practice Act) Evaluating health status through the collection and assessment of health data Examines and treats patients, orders and interprets diagnostic tests and makes diagnosis. Collects subjective and objective data. Analyzes, reports, and records data. Uses data to identify health care problems and create plan. Prioritizes patient's needs. Triages patients either in person or via telephone and implements proper course of action. Patient assessment and plan of care will be reviewed by attending physician. Provide ongoing evaluation and treatment of admitted patients in association with attending physician. Participate in hospital rounding activities with physician and other treatment team members, including but not limited to nursing, therapy and case management. Discharge patients from the hospital, including creating a follow up plan of care, ordering new medications, determining outpatient follow up. Provide evaluation and management of hospitalized patients for medical issues arising when the primary treating physician or APN/PA is not available, such as during evening and night time hours. ( 'Cross cover') Review in-basket results of laboratory and imaging studies on patients who are discharged from the hospital prior to studies resulting and take appropriate follow action as indicated. This may include forwarding important results to ordering physician, changing patient therapy and informing primary care physician of necessary follow up action. Conducts telephone call backs to patients requiring follow-up care. Evaluates emergency situations and initiates appropriate interventions. Practices within scope of practice perimeters as inferred by licensure, standard nursing practice, knowledge, skill level, sound clinical judgment, and KP guidelines. Accurately documents patient data, actions or interventions, responses, and plans for care/follow-up according to guidelines and/or standard nursing practice. Health teaching and health counseling to patients and/or their families. Executing delegated medical functions which deliver aspects of care that implement and are consistent with the medical plan as prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician or person acting under the physician's delegated authority. Providing therapy and treatment that is supportive and restorative to life and well being either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation with, delegation to (per Colorado State Board of Nursing rules and regulations for delegation), supervision of, or teaching others. APN specializing in surgery may provide preoperative and postoperative care. As first or second assistants during major surgery Refers to medical or community agencies per Kaiser Permanente guidelines those patients who need further treatment, evaluation, or assistance. Review and monitor therapy and treatment patient plans. Initiate appropriate consultations and/or actions accordingly. Facilitates the coordination and integration of care between health care services; manages populations of patients to ensure appropriate utilization of health care resources. Leads health care team by influence and role modeling integrated effective nursing practice, exemplary service, innovation and providing outstanding support for physician practices. Patient advocate. Maintains clinical competence through attending staff development programs, is responsible for maintaining professional certification. Participates in planning for the delivery of clinical service Participates in monitoring quality of care according to professional standards and established criteria Carries out clinical and administrative procedures that may be promulgated by the Health Plan Participates in training of students and precepting of newly hired APN's/PA's Makes members/patients and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive member/patient relationships Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs Builds rapport and cooperative relationships with members/patients Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs and resolves problems Participates in the peer review process of not only your own professional qualifications but those of your colleagues. Participates and cooperates with colleagues both other Advanced Practice Nurses and Physicians in evaluating professional qualifications Collaborates with articulated plan physician, and follows Health Plan policy around annual chart review and discussion between APN and physician Performs other related duties as directed including but not limited to attendance of departmental meetings. Collaborates effectively with all members of the care team. Will be expected to work shifts extending throughout the 24 hour day, and will include weekends and Holiday work. Adverse work hours will be consistent with work expectation of physicians. Perform patient education and home environment assessments COMPLIANCE: Makes members/patients and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. Builds rapport and cooperative relationship with members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs and resolves problems. Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities and the ability to understand Kaiser Permanente customer needs. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado. Listed on the Advanced Practice Registry and is in compliance with those requirements. Must be a graduate of a RN program that meets Colorado State Board of Nursing curriculum requirements. Masters Degree in Nursing Graduation from a NLN accredited Nurse Practitioner program BLS required within 90 days of employment and and must be maintained as current. National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Taxonomy code required at time of hire. Prescriptive authority required or in progress. Must be obtained within 2 years of hire date if a newer graduate DEA Registration (or actively working to obtain this registration if new graduate) Must obtain and maintain credentialing and/or privileges both internally and externally by the affiliated hospital. Ongoing credentialing required. For positions in Pediatrics or a position as family nurse practitioner in a pediatric setting, education and certification required for. Pediatric nurse practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner for a Pediatric setting, For positions requiring the administration of procedural sedation, ACLS certification and procedural sedation competency required within 90 days of hire. Rotate schedule. Work holidays/weekends/nights. Float between departments/locations/facilities. Salary Range $ 43.01-$49.09 hourly2011-11-03 18:35:47United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado108968COLafayette, CO24568076http://kp.jobs/xml/24568076/jobUSAAuroraTitle: Coding Educator Location: Aurora, CO THIS REPRESENTS 3 POSITIONS Audits medical records & provides feedback to physician & non-physician staff for outpatient and/or inpatient professional fee services to ensure that KP Colorado is compliant w/ applicable guidelines & regulations. Builds & maintains a professional relationship w/ internal & external customers. Considers how actions and/or plans will affect internal & external customers; responds quickly to resolve problems & meet customer needs. Essential Functions: - Performs audits of documentation & coding of inpatient and/or outpatient professional fee services - Analyzes results & identifies patterns, trends & variations in coding & documentation practices - Presents feedback to physician & non-physician staff on documentation & appropriate coding of diagnoses, procedures, modifiers & E&M services & offers recommendations for improvement - Develops & presents training for physician & non-physician staff at the team or individual level as needed - Able to interpret & apply national & state coding guidelines to ensure accurate documentation & coding - Maintains a sustained level of coding accuracy & productivity to support auditing & feedback schedules & comply w/ department standards - Maintains current knowledge of coding conventions, updates, government regulations & third party billing requirements - Performs other duties as assigned - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - 4 years of experience in outpatient or inpatient professional coding using ICD-9, CPT-4 & HCPCS to include 2 years of performing coding audits & providing feedback to facilitate improvement of documentation & coding based on the audit results - HS diploma or equivalent - AHIMA or AAPC coding certification required - Internal applicants must maintain a minimum of 6 months of sustained 95% accuracy in their current position in the coding department - Must pass internal assessment test - Demonstrated ability to understand the clinical content of a health record including the most complicated records - Must possess a thorough knowledge of coding conventions, governmental regulations, & third party billing requirements as well as pharmacology indications for drug usage & related adverse reactions, ancillary testing (laboratory, radiology, etc.), anatomy, physiology, & medical terminology - Excellent written & oral communication skills - Demonstrated ability to explain, in writing or orally, complex information in a clear, concise, & organized format - Must be able to work w/ a variety of health care professionals at all levels - Ability to communicate w/ physician & non-physician staff w/ a commitment to provide quality customer service - Previous experience using MS Office products to include Excel, Word & PowerPoint - Familiarity w/ electronic medical record systems required - Must maintain all certifications required by this position - Must be able to work independently & in a team environment - Position requires travel to multiple KP facilities within the Denver Metro area Salary Range $27.67-$32.542011-09-29 20:24:20United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado102374COAurora, CO23924771http://kp.jobs/xml/23924771/jobUSALafayetteTitle: Registered Nurse Location: Lafayette, CO Practices professional nursing by the performance of both independent nursing functions & delegated medical functions in accordance w/ accepted practice standards. Such functions include the initiation & performance of nursing care through health promotion, supportive or restorative care, disease prevention, diagnosis & treatment of human disease, ailment, pain, injury, deformity, & physical or mental condition using specialized knowledge, judgment, & skill involving the application of biological, physical, social, & behavioral science principles. CRS 12-38-103 (10). Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops & sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, & needs. Builds rapport & cooperative relationship w/ members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs & resolves problems. Essential Functions: - (Adopted from Colorado State Nurse Practice Act CRS 12-38-103) Evaluating health status through the collection & assessment of health data CRS 12-38-103 (10) - Collects subjective & objective data - Analyzes reports, & record data - Uses data to identify health care problems & create plan - Prioritizes patient's needs - Triage patients either in person or via teleph1 & implements proper course of action in accordance w/ established protocol/guideline or in consultation w/ provider - Conducts teleph1 calls backs to patients requiring follow-up care - Evaluates emergency situations & initiates appropriate nursing interventions - Health teaching & health counseling to patients and/or their families - Executing delegated medical functions which delivers aspects of care that implement & are consistent w/ the medical plan as prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician or person acting under the physician's delegated authority - Administers intravenous therapy & other medications - Providing therapy & treatment that is supportive & restorative to life & well being either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation with, delegation to (per Colorado State Board of Nursing rules & regulations for delegation), supervision of, or teaching others - Referring to medical or community agencies per KP guidelines those patients who need further treatment, evaluation, or assistance - Review & monitor therapy & treatment patient plans - Initiate appropriate consultations and/or actions accordingly - facilitates the coordination & integration of care between health care services; manages populations of patients to ensure appropriate utilization of health care resources - Leads health care team by influence & role modeling integrated effective nursing practice, service, innovation & providing outstanding support for physician practices - Patient advocate - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Applicant must be a graduate of board approved RN program & completed a minimum of 750 clock hours of faculty planned clinical experience & guided learning activities which required direct supervision by faculty, associate nursing instructional personnel (ANIP) or preceptor who is physically present or immediately accessible - Currently licensed as a RN in the State of Colorado - National Provider Identifier (NPI) & Taxonomy code required at time of hire - Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs - Previous med/surg experience Preferred Skills: On-call position requires a flexible, hardworking, Team player with amazing patient focused Customer Service skills, to work with the Orthopedics Team. In-Patient hospital experience is essential. Rotate schedule. Floats between departments/facilities/locations. Salary Range: $30.91 - $36.37 Hourly2011-09-23 09:03:24United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado096482COLafayette, CO23797229http://kp.jobs/xml/23797229/jobUSADenverTitle: Laboratory Technician Location: Denver, CO Works independently & performs a wide range of medical laboratory tests & procedures to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, & prevention of disease. Has knowledge of & adheres to all related regulatory requirements. Reports to the department or facility Laboratory Clinical Manager. Essential Functions: - Performs & reports accurate & timely clinical laboratory tests in various sections of the laboratory - Maintains accurate documentation in accordance w/ accrediting body & laboratory policy - Analyzes & appraises lab results relative to each other & to the pertinent QA data - Solves problems & makes independent decisions - Assists others w/ more difficult procedures - Recognizes various age-related needs & provides age appropriate care as indicated - Trains & orients new employees - Participates in quality assurance activities - Performs & documents quality control - Recognizes & resolves variances from normal - Documents quality improvement activities according to protocol - Assists clinicians in resolving quality concerns - Collaborates w/ supervisor to identify, develop & implement process improvements - Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration & makes minor repairs to instrumentation - Performs specimen collection procedures & processes specimens for tracking & transport as needed - Uses personal protective equipment appropriately & demonstrates safe work practices in accordance w/ laboratory & company policy - Maintains a clean & safe work environment - Contributes to a cost-effective laboratory operation & helps maintain an adequate supply inventory - Assists manager in scheduling as needed - Participates in interviewing & selecting potential candidates for hiring - Prepares for & participates in the accrediting body inspection process - Reviews test results in accordance w/ regulatory guidelines - Oversees point-of-care testing areas & ensures compliance w/ accrediting agencies - Uses computer systems as required & according to company & departmental procedures - Has positive customer interactions & demonstrates good service recovery skills - Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Associate degree & current certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician registered w/ or currently eligible for registry w/ the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or its equivalent - Must obtain certification within 12 months of hire - Demonstrated excellent customer service skills Skills Preferred: Recent Microbiology experience required. Rotate schedule, work holidays and weekends.2011-06-17 19:43:52United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado087467CODenver, CO21889887http://kp.jobs/xml/21889887/jobUSAPueblo WestTitle: Laboratory Technician Location: Pueblo West, CO Works independently & performs a wide range of medical laboratory tests & procedures to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, & prevention of disease. Has knowledge of & adheres to all related regulatory requirements. Reports to the department or facility Laboratory Clinical Manager. Essential Functions: - Performs & reports accurate & timely clinical laboratory tests in various sections of the laboratory - Maintains accurate documentation in accordance w/ accrediting body & laboratory policy - Analyzes & appraises lab results relative to each other & to the pertinent QA data - Solves problems & makes independent decisions - Assists others w/ more difficult procedures - Recognizes various age-related needs & provides age appropriate care as indicated - Trains & orients new employees - Participates in quality assurance activities - Performs & documents quality control - Recognizes & resolves variances from normal - Documents quality improvement activities according to protocol - Assists clinicians in resolving quality concerns - Collaborates w/ supervisor to identify, develop & implement process improvements - Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration & makes minor repairs to instrumentation - Performs specimen collection procedures & processes specimens for tracking & transport as needed - Uses personal protective equipment appropriately & demonstrates safe work practices in accordance w/ laboratory & company policy - Maintains a clean & safe work environment - Contributes to a cost-effective laboratory operation & helps maintain an adequate supply inventory - Assists manager in scheduling as needed - Participates in interviewing & selecting potential candidates for hiring - Prepares for & participates in the accrediting body inspection process - Reviews test results in accordance w/ regulatory guidelines - Oversees point-of-care testing areas & ensures compliance w/ accrediting agencies - Uses computer systems as required & according to company & departmental procedures - Has positive customer interactions & demonstrates good service recovery skills - Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Associate degree & current certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician registered w/ or currently eligible for registry w/ the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or its equivalent - Must obtain certification within 12 months of hire - Demonstrated excellent customer service skills Preferred Skills: Excellent customer service skills with attention to members. Must be able to draw blood proficiently and work independently with minimal supervision. Must be willing to work at multiple locations including Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, Parker and Centennial. Rotate schedule. Work Holidays/nights/weekends. Float between departments/facilities/locations.2011-04-22 20:19:21United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado077416COPueblo West, CO20869666http://kp.jobs/xml/20869666/jobUSAWestminsterTitle: Medical Lab Technician Location: Westminster, CO Works independently & performs a wide range of medical laboratory tests & procedures to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, & prevention of disease. Has knowledge of & adheres to all related regulatory requirements. Reports to the department or facility Laboratory Clinical Manager. Essential Functions: - Performs & reports accurate & timely clinical laboratory tests in various sections of the laboratory - Maintains accurate documentation in accordance w/ accrediting body & laboratory policy - Analyzes & appraises lab results relative to each other & to the pertinent QA data - Solves problems & makes independent decisions - Assists others w/ more difficult procedures - Recognizes various age-related needs & provides age appropriate care as indicated - Trains & orients new employees - Participates in quality assurance activities - Performs & documents quality control - Recognizes & resolves variances from normal - Documents quality improvement activities according to protocol - Assists clinicians in resolving quality concerns - Collaborates w/ supervisor to identify, develop & implement process improvements - Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration & makes minor repairs to instrumentation - Performs specimen collection procedures & processes specimens for tracking & transport as needed - Uses personal protective equipment appropriately & demonstrates safe work practices in accordance w/ laboratory & company policy - Maintains a clean & safe work environment - Contributes to a cost-effective laboratory operation & helps maintain an adequate supply inventory - Assists manager in scheduling as needed - Participates in interviewing & selecting potential candidates for hiring - Prepares for & participates in the accrediting body inspection process - Reviews test results in accordance w/ regulatory guidelines - Oversees point-of-care testing areas & ensures compliance w/ accrediting agencies - Uses computer systems as required & according to company & departmental procedures - Has positive customer interactions & demonstrates good service recovery skills - Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Associate degree & current certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician registered w/ or currently eligible for registry w/ the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or its equivalent - Must obtain certification within 12 months of hire - Demonstrated excellent customer service skills Preferred Skills: ASCP registration. Work experience most useful.2011-03-11 22:51:21United StatesKaiser PermanenteColorado070398COWestminster, CO20083517http://kp.jobs/xml/20083517/job