Kaiser Permanente Jobshttp://kp.jobs2012-05-22 23:59:25.477541USAHonoluluTitle: Hospital Aide Location: Honolulu, HI Under indirect supervision of unit supervisor, and under direction of licensed staff, performs variety of non-professional patient care duties in inpatient hospital setting. Responsible and accountable for assigned tasks Essential Functions: - Assists with ongoing data collection; identifies changes in patient status and reports changes to RN/LPN; implements care plan under direction of licensed staff - Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers - Demonstrates technical competence in basic nursing skills and use of simple equipment - Demonstrates basic competencies to work on specialty unit - Records data and nursing care activities in medical record following department/unit/JCAHO standards - Utilizes department and unit forms per procedures - Functions with awareness of and applies safety principles and standards, including patient, environment, and employee issues - Utilizes correct body mechanics - Reports incidents, work related injuries, unsafe equipment, or environment to supervisor or other appropriate person - Functions with awareness of and applies infection control principles and standards, including patient, environment, and employee issues - Functions within parameters of job description - Maintains confidentiality of patient/hospital information - Reports off when leaving unit - Reports pertinent patient data and problem to licensed staff, charge nurse, or supervisor - Remains calm in emergency patient care/unit situations; follows established protocols - Assists as directed during code 500 (chest compression and runner to lab) - Practices within hospital, department, and unit standards/policies/procedures - Locates and uses facility and hospital manuals, and other reference manuals/books when necessary - Completes mandatory JCAHO in-services annually - Completes CPR recertification of 24 months - level C - Attends at least three unit staff meetings - Reads/signs minutes of staff meetings not attended - Seeks guidance, direction, or supervision when unsure of procedures/actions needed - Participates in peer evaluation when requested by supervisor - Demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of specialization - Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served - Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Experience or successful completion of training program (pre-hire, post-hire, or on-the-job) in area of specialty, if applicable - Hospital Aide Training Program or documented completion of equivalent military training course - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, and customer service - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness Preferred Qualifications: - Minimum of one-year of Hospital Aide experience2012-05-19 20:02:18United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii134176HIHonolulu, HI28818897http://kp.jobs/xml/28818897/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Emergency Department Medical Clerk Location: Honolulu, HI Under direct supervision, performs clerical and other non-direct patient care duties. Facilitates and expedites interdepartmental communication and procedures. Essential Functions: - Provides clerical support to staff - Facilitates communication between staff, other departments and outside services - Facilitates physician and staff access to patient information - Implements organizational policies and procedures - Participates in economical utilization of supplies - Ensures maintenance and availability of emergency equipment; maintains well-equipped and cleanly environment - Assists in orientation and evaluation of new personnel; assists in training and education of new personnel and other staff - Assists in documentation of patient care - Coordinates nursing care of patients scheduled for procedures by other departments - Institutes or assists with implementation of emergency measures for sudden adverse occurrences - Participates in committees for improvement of care - Transcribes physician orders to appropriate forms and requisitions (e.g. diagnostic tests, treatments, therapy, consultations, supplies, equipment, and other patient services) in order of priority - Ensures all parts of patient record is properly organized, identified, dated, numbered; ensures availability to authorized personnel; files emergency department records, results, and other forms or documents in patient chart; obtains previous medical records, outpatient records, x-ray films and other related records for patient chart as required - Maintains order and direction of emergency department chart flow system; matches forms and x-ray films to correct charts; compiles discharged patient charts according to departmental procedures; sends discharged patient charts to clinic records periodically during shift - Reviews culture reports daily; pulls emergency department record as needed; presents to charge nurse or physician for review and follow-up; documents action on emergency department record - Forwards and/or distributes various reports, forms, requisitions, requests and/or messages to other departments - Notifies concerned departments and/or personnel of changes in patient status; notifies other departments of special patient needs or requests; relays messages to other departments as required; arranges for patient admittance - Receives all incoming telephone calls; transfers or relays records or information as appropriate; receives all incoming reports, results, records, and other materials; distributes, files or forwards as appropriate - Notifies appropriate unit/department personnel of patient activity or status change; maintains various board information related to patient care; observes strict confidentiality of patient and staff information - Schedules follow-up clinic appointments for general patients in general and for patients who may have difficulties performing procedure themselves (e.g. blindness, impaired hearing, language barrier, lack of telephone at home) as directed by rn; schedules special tests with internal and outside facilities; documents appointment times; communicates information to nurse in charge of patient Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - High school diploma - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Knowledge of medical terminology - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, conflict resolution, decision making, customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, problem solving, quality management, results orientation, teamwork, and written communication - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness Preferred Qualifications: - Ward clerk experience2012-05-19 20:02:17United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii111378HIHonolulu, HI28818896http://kp.jobs/xml/28818896/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Staff Nurse Location: Honolulu, HI Provides nursing care and services to patients/families. Provides direction to licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and nursing assistive personnel. Delegates nursing care according to legal and regulatory guidelines/statutes and organizational policies. Utilizes reasonable judgment in carrying out prescribed medical orders of a practitioner. Functions as primary nurse/total patient caregiver. Serves as resource nurse. Acts as preceptor and takes charge duties as assigned. Essential Functions: - Practices professional nursing and delegates nursing tasks to nursing assistive personnel and provides direction to the LPN as appropriate - Utilizes nursing process to deliver care - Performs any nursing task requiring nursing knowledge, judgment, and skill. - Administers medications - Teaches LPNs and nursing assistive personnel special tasks of nursing care - Verifies staff competency to perform special tasks of nursing care as appropriate - Is responsible and accountable for quality of nursing rendered and adequacy of nursing care provided when special tasks are delegated to nursing assistive personnel - Functions as primary nurse/total patient caregiver - Serves as resource nurse and acts as preceptor - Takes charge duties as assigned - Incorporates the KP Vision, Model and Values through out their Nursing Practice - Performs administrative and other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned - May perform patient care to the extent necessary to maintain clinical expertise, competency and licensing necessary to fulfill job responsibilities and to direct the provision of care on the unit Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Graduate from an accredited school of nursing - Valid Hawaii RN license (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure) - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, change management, decision making, detail oriented, customer service, influence, interpersonal relations, oral communication, prioritization, problem solving, quality management, results orientation, system thinking, teamwork, time management, written communication competencies Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working with electronic medical records - One year experience or completion of formal course in area of specialty - Coursework in basic EKG2012-05-18 19:45:45United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii135251HIHonolulu, HI28800131http://kp.jobs/xml/28800131/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Health Information Specialist Location: Honolulu, HI Under indirect supervision, maintains confidentiality of health information. Reviews requests for health information. Abstracts case histories. Releases information as authorized by patient. Prepares medical records for use in legal proceedings. Supports compliance and Principles of Responsibility. Maintains confidentiality. Protects organizational assets. Exhibits ethics and integrity. Adheres to applicable federal and state laws and regulations, accreditation and licensing requirements, policies and procedures. Reports and/or resolves issues of non-compliance. Essential Functions: - Maintains and ensures confidentiality of health information as prescribed by law and hospital policy - Follows policies and procedures for control, use and release of health information: to and from other health care facilities and physicians for continued care. for legal proceedings and subpoenas. to state and federal agencies, attorneys, insurance carriers, employers, educational institutions and researchers. to patient or next of kin - Releases health information as authorized by patient - Assists and accommodates telephone callers and walk-in clients - Performs duties of Health Information Clerk and Aide - Serves as representative for Custodian of Medical Records in absence of Health Information Coordinator - Ensures validity of request and authorization - Reviews and analyzes physician notes and diagnostic test results. Abstracts case histories. Identifies protected information. Secures specific authorization from patient prior to release of protected information - Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service - Adheres to and maintains current knowledge of Principles of Responsibility, applicable federal and state laws and regulations, accreditation and licensing requirements, policies and procedures. Reports and/or resolves issues of non-compliance - On regular, sustained basis, cooperates with other staff members both within and outside department in accomplishment of own job duties as well as assisting others in accomplishing theirs. Serves as team player and role model for other employees in organization, always exhibiting traits of courtesy, caring, helpfulness and respect. Conducts self in service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, cooperative, sensitive, respectful and kind when dealing with members, visitors, public and all employees - Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned - Assists physicians in preparation for depositions - Participates in in-service meetings. Recognizes areas for improvement. Suggests items for agenda Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Post high school coursework in medical terminology, medical record science and routine hospital procedures - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, problem solving, systems thinking, and teamwork - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness Preferred Qualifications: - Six months of medical records experience - Knowledge of related federal and state regulations2012-05-18 19:45:45United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii136450HIHonolulu, HI28800138http://kp.jobs/xml/28800138/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Staff Nurse Location: Honolulu, HI Provides nursing care and services to patients/families. Provides direction to licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and nursing assistive personnel. Delegates nursing care according to legal and regulatory guidelines/statutes and organizational policies. Utilizes reasonable judgment in carrying out prescribed medical orders of a practitioner. Functions as primary nurse/total patient caregiver. Serves as resource nurse. Acts as preceptor and takes charge duties as assigned. Essential Functions: - Practices professional nursing and delegates nursing tasks to nursing assistive personnel and provides direction to the LPN as appropriate - Utilizes nursing process to deliver care - Performs any nursing task requiring nursing knowledge, judgment, and skill. - Administers medications - Teaches LPNs and nursing assistive personnel special tasks of nursing care - Verifies staff competency to perform special tasks of nursing care as appropriate - Is responsible and accountable for quality of nursing rendered and adequacy of nursing care provided when special tasks are delegated to nursing assistive personnel - Functions as primary nurse/total patient caregiver - Serves as resource nurse and acts as preceptor - Takes charge duties as assigned - Incorporates the KP Vision, Model and Values through out their Nursing Practice - Performs administrative and other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned - May perform patient care to the extent necessary to maintain clinical expertise, competency and licensing necessary to fulfill job responsibilities and to direct the provision of care on the unit Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Graduate from an accredited school of nursing - Valid Hawaii RN license (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure) - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, change management, decision making, detail oriented, customer service, influence, interpersonal relations, oral communication, prioritization, problem solving, quality management, results orientation, system thinking, teamwork, time management, written communication competencies Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working with electronic medical records - One year experience or completion of formal course in area of specialty - Coursework in basic EKG2012-05-18 19:45:45United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii134308HIHonolulu, HI28800129http://kp.jobs/xml/28800129/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Respiratory Therapist Assistant II Location: Honolulu, HI Maintains all respiratory therapy equipment throughout Kaiser Medical Center as well as inventory listing of same. Regularly checks respiratory supplies and replaces used items. Delivers respiratory machines and equipment as requested. Essential Functions: - Gathers, disassembles, washes, disinfects, reassembles, checks, and distributes respiratory therapy equipment throughout Moanalua Medical Center (MMC). Completes appropriate paperwork regarding same and routes to Bio-Med or Maintenance where indicated. Informs supervisor of equipment that needs disposition and/or replacement. Maintains inventory listing of items, e.g., machinery, smaller equipment, etc., in Respiratory Therapy Department - Maintains respiratory equipment in state of readiness. Provides orderly equipment storage area with items correctly packaged, labeled, and stored. Helps with development of new or revised equipment setups - Checks respiratory therapy supplies on all floors assigned to this department's responsibility and maintains adequate inventories. Performs weekly inventory on disposables, informing supervisor of needed supplies. Keeps specialty area (CCU, NICU, Pediatrics, Telemetry) stocked with disposables and works with area supervisors to keep par-levels and items at optimum level - Delivers ventilators and respiratory equipment upon request of therapists, nurses, or physicians throughout MMC. Serves as liaison between Coordinator and nursing areas for equipment and supplies. Resolves equipment-related problem where applicable. Calls vendors for equipment rental or return of rentals - Coordinates and follows up on preventive maintenance on all respiratory equipment with BIOMED - Maintains clean and orderly area for equipment processing, assuring single direction flow from dirty to clean area - Maintains current CPR card. Performs compressions during codes when necessary - Adheres to established department policies and procedures Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - high school diploma; or equivalent related experience - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Basic knowledge of respiratory equipment and supplies - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, organizational skills, and initiative Preferred Qualifications: - Six months of experience in a respiratory therapy environment or related experience - Post high school coursework/training/experience with respiratory equipment or student in respiratory program2012-05-18 19:45:45United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii136021HIHonolulu, HI28800133http://kp.jobs/xml/28800133/jobUSAKaneoheTitle: Laboratory Assistant Location: Kaneohe, HI Under direct supervision, performs clinical laboratory procedures using manual equipment. Maintains required records and data; assists laboratory technician and medical technologists. Essential Functions: - Obtains laboratory specimens such as blood, urine, and sputum directly from patient - Using centrifuge, separates plasma or serum from whole blood; checks specimen acceptability for testing; labels, distributes, and stores samples appropriately; measures/weighs appropriate samples; provides information to technicians and technologists to be used in further laboratory testing - Maintains and operates equipment such as centrifuges used to prepare samples for testing; keeps quality control maintenance charts on such equipment as well as refrigerators and freezers within department; tends automatic equipment as appropriate to prepare specimens for analytical testing - Inoculates bacteriological specimens on culture media; prepares smears for staining - Performs input of data via computer CRT/keyboard; handles inquiries on laboratory specimen requirements and handling; keeps detailed records of all tests performed; reports laboratory findings to authorized persons - Assists in transporting items between laboratory, clinic and hospital locations; maintains packing/shipping training and certification as appropriate to remain in compliance with applicable regulations - Performs glucose testing using a Point-of-Care testing device - Performs bleeding time test under direct supervision - Prepares solutions, reagents, and stains, following standard laboratory formulas and procedures; cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment and instruments; maintains laboratory stock of supplies and chemicals - Maintains neatness and cleanliness of work area - Maintains customer focus; demonstrates principles of service excellence in all activities Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Three months of experience in clinical laboratory setting - High school diploma/Equivalent combination of education (lesser) & experience may be considered in leiu of requirements - Current Adult Heartsaver AED CPR or Adult CPR/AED certification (within six months of hire) - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, customer service, oral communication, teamwork, and written communication - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness Preferred Qualifications: - Phlebotomy experience - Phlebotomy training - Post high school coursework in biology, chemistry or related science - Certified Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomist (CLPlb) by the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel, Inc. (NCA) - Certified Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications2012-05-18 19:45:45United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii136397HIKaneohe, HI28800135http://kp.jobs/xml/28800135/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Management Assistant Senior Location: Honolulu, HI Provides complex administrative and operational clerical support to department managers and/or staff. Serves as resource person to staff, members, and outside vendors. Researches, plans and arranges special events. Responsibilities may include answering phones and relaying messages/information to both departmental staff and callers; scheduling/calendaring meetings and conferences; maintaining filing systems; ordering/stocking office supplies; opening/sorting mail. Types/proofreads/composes correspondence; creates graphs and presentations; researches issues as needed. Additional responsibilities may include data gathering, compilation of findings utilizing spreadsheets, graphics and database software; tracking expenditures; managing expense reports; participating in budget development; training, and monitoring work of other support staff. Essential Functions: - Answers phones, takes messages, screens calls, and greets KP visitors or outside vendors. May monitor emails for others - Manages the manager's calendar, and schedules/plans meetings. Researches, plans and arranges special events including hotel and conference facilities. Makes travel arrangements for the department/staff or manager - Writes detailed correspondence for managers and staff; independently updates department documents as needed - Creates reports, presentation materials with charts and illustrations, and proofs content for accuracy - Inputs data and maintains established databases; gathers and researches information. May analyze data - Researches and collects information needed to complete project tasks or reports. - Interfaces daily with KP employees across multiple organizations and external parties as a liaison for the department/function - Tracks expenditures to include billing and payment authorization on behalf of the dept manager; authorizes recharges across business units. Manages expense reports - May participate in budget development for equipment and supplies. May be responsible for tracking expenditures and variances to budgets - Administers programs, projects, and/or processes specific to operating unit served. - May serve as administrative liaison for others within and outside organization regarding administrative issues relating to purchasing, personnel, facilities, and operations. - May conduct department-specific training - May establish work priorities and scheduling. May train, monitor and check work of other administrative support staff - May research and develop department administrative policies and procedures Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Five years administrative assistant or related experience - High school diploma or equivalent related experience - Type 50 wpm - Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete detailed work with accuracy and within time line requirements - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, interpersonal relations, oral communication, written communication, organization, customer service, teamwork, project management, problem solving, decision making, results orientation, influence, leadership, and group process facilitation - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field - Specialized knowledge related to department (e.g. finance, compliance, benefits) - Proficiency in taking and recording meeting minutes2012-05-18 19:45:45United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii136446HIHonolulu, HI28800136http://kp.jobs/xml/28800136/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Staff Nurse Location: Honolulu, HI Provides nursing care and services to patients/families. Provides direction to licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and nursing assistive personnel. Delegates nursing care according to legal and regulatory guidelines/statutes and organizational policies. Utilizes reasonable judgment in carrying out prescribed medical orders of a practitioner. Functions as primary nurse/total patient caregiver. Serves as resource nurse. Acts as preceptor and takes charge duties as assigned. Essential Functions: - Practices professional nursing and delegates nursing tasks to nursing assistive personnel and provides direction to the LPN as appropriate - Utilizes nursing process to deliver care - Performs any nursing task requiring nursing knowledge, judgment, and skill. - Administers medications - Teaches LPNs and nursing assistive personnel special tasks of nursing care - Verifies staff competency to perform special tasks of nursing care as appropriate - Is responsible and accountable for quality of nursing rendered and adequacy of nursing care provided when special tasks are delegated to nursing assistive personnel - Functions as primary nurse/total patient caregiver - Serves as resource nurse and acts as preceptor - Takes charge duties as assigned - Incorporates the KP Vision, Model and Values through out their Nursing Practice - Performs administrative and other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned - May perform patient care to the extent necessary to maintain clinical expertise, competency and licensing necessary to fulfill job responsibilities and to direct the provision of care on the unit Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Graduate from an accredited school of nursing - Valid Hawaii RN license (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure) - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, change management, decision making, detail oriented, customer service, influence, interpersonal relations, oral communication, prioritization, problem solving, quality management, results orientation, system thinking, teamwork, time management, written communication competencies Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working with electronic medical records - One year experience or completion of formal course in area of specialty - Coursework in basic EKG2012-05-18 19:45:45United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii135106HIHonolulu, HI28800130http://kp.jobs/xml/28800130/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Health Information Specialist Location: Honolulu, HI Under indirect supervision, maintains confidentiality of health information. Reviews requests for health information. Abstracts case histories. Releases information as authorized by patient. Prepares medical records for use in legal proceedings. Supports compliance and Principles of Responsibility. Maintains confidentiality. Protects organizational assets. Exhibits ethics and integrity. Adheres to applicable federal and state laws and regulations, accreditation and licensing requirements, policies and procedures. Reports and/or resolves issues of non-compliance. Essential Functions: - Maintains and ensures confidentiality of health information as prescribed by law and hospital policy - Follows policies and procedures for control, use and release of health information: to and from other health care facilities and physicians for continued care. for legal proceedings and subpoenas. to state and federal agencies, attorneys, insurance carriers, employers, educational institutions and researchers. to patient or next of kin - Releases health information as authorized by patient - Assists and accommodates telephone callers and walk-in clients - Performs duties of Health Information Clerk and Aide - Serves as representative for Custodian of Medical Records in absence of Health Information Coordinator - Ensures validity of request and authorization - Reviews and analyzes physician notes and diagnostic test results. Abstracts case histories. Identifies protected information. Secures specific authorization from patient prior to release of protected information - Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service - Adheres to and maintains current knowledge of Principles of Responsibility, applicable federal and state laws and regulations, accreditation and licensing requirements, policies and procedures. Reports and/or resolves issues of non-compliance - On regular, sustained basis, cooperates with other staff members both within and outside department in accomplishment of own job duties as well as assisting others in accomplishing theirs. Serves as team player and role model for other employees in organization, always exhibiting traits of courtesy, caring, helpfulness and respect. Conducts self in service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, cooperative, sensitive, respectful and kind when dealing with members, visitors, public and all employees - Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned - Assists physicians in preparation for depositions - Participates in in-service meetings. Recognizes areas for improvement. Suggests items for agenda Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Post high school coursework in medical terminology, medical record science and routine hospital procedures - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, problem solving, systems thinking, and teamwork - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness Preferred Qualifications: - Six months of medical records experience - Knowledge of related federal and state regulations2012-05-18 19:45:45United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii136448HIHonolulu, HI28800137http://kp.jobs/xml/28800137/jobUSAWaipahuTitle: Medical Technologist Location: Waipahu, HI Under indirect supervision, performs chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to provide data for use in treatment and diagnosis of disease. Applies techniques used in fields of bacteriology or mycology, parasitology, histopathology, hematology, serology, manual, and/or automated chemistry, radioimmunoassay, or morphological examinations. Essential Functions: - Conducts laboratory testing; initiates and implements course of action based upon standard operating procedures; collaborates with other technologists, supervisors, and technical specialists - Organizes work-flow to accomplish efficient and accurate output; reviews and verifies results for accuracy, and credibility prior to release; records and reports results in timely manner - Problem-solves to achieve acceptable test results and assures optimal system and instrument operations; formulates plan of action for situations not addressed in standard operation procedures - Interprets and verifies lab findings with regard to type and quality of specimen submitted; correlates test results with available clinical information and other laboratory data - Analyzes and evaluates each process of testing to assure final results are valid and accurate - Serves as resource for medical laboratory technicians, assistants, and other laboratory personnel in trouble-shooting problems with automated and other equipment, and in standard operation decision-making - Takes corrective action to resolve problems; reviews unresolved problems with supervisor; reports action limit results according to standard procedures - Performs proficiency testing and reports results - Coordinates laboratory operations in absence of supervisor by monitoring workflow and making adjustments as necessary to maintain optimum service level - Advises providers and nursing service personnel of correct procedures for collection, handling, and processing of specimens; assists providers in determining appropriate laboratory services to be used for patient care - Participates in review of proficiency testing critiques - Maintains and updates technical knowledge and skills by actively participating in department meetings, continuing education, and in-service instructions; assists in development of operational procedures to ensure effective workflow - Assists in training of technical students and/or new technologist employees; review work; recommend improvements; provides input for performance evaluations, when requested - Assists in development of technical procedures and in writing training procedures; reviews and critiques new procedures developed by others - Detects and repairs subtle instrument and/or reagent problems - Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Appropriate clinical internship - Bachelor's degree in medical technology from accredited school - Valid Hawaii Clinical Laboratory Technologist license (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure) - Certified Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by the National Credentialing Agency (NCA) - Good knowledge and skills of general clinical lab - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, on the telephone, and supervising others - Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness2012-05-18 19:45:45United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii135996HIWaipahu, HI28800132http://kp.jobs/xml/28800132/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Account Manager Location: Honolulu, HI Continuously improves business relationships with customers to optimize growth potential in each account. Achieves and sustains optimal business position in a group. Optimizes potential for sustainable growth and achieving margin requirements. Essential Functions: - Analyzes and improves risk position in a group - Renews group at the right rate. Renews group with the right product and benefit mix - Expands opportunities for strategic growth with all Kaiser Permanente products and services - Uses pricing and products to create opportunities for growth. Contributes to competitive positioning of Kaiser Permanente in the marketplace - Engages purchasers and channels to demonstrate value and build commitment to Kaiser Permanente. Develops and fosters a consultative relationship with decision makers in Health Plan and Worker's Compensation programs - Manages own book-of-business to achieve organizational objectives - Develops and executes account plans to ensure attainment of group-specific goals. Analyzes and prioritizes data for developing purchaser strategy - Designs, coordinates, and educates partnership activities with purchasers - Contributes to team's success by sharing learnings and specialty expertise. Provides feedback to other team members - Seeks to improve integrity of process and better align to meet process performance measures. - Identifies and communicates opportunities for improvement. Participates in assessing and evaluating ideas. Implements enhancements or modifications as appropriate Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Two years of marketing, business development, and/or managing business to business relationships experience - Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience - Valid Hawaii Producer's Accident and Health Insurance license (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure) (must obtain within six months of hire) - Valid driver's license - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill analytical thinking, business ethics, commitment to learning, initiative, interpersonal communication, results driven, decision making, business systems, change adaptability, influence, Kaiser Permanente labor partnerships, and marketplace acumen - Demonstrated job specific knowledge of and skill in building customer partnerships, competitive intelligence, consultative selling, devises sales approaches and solutions, financial management, Kaiser Permanente organization/values/legacy, Kaiser Permanente business channels, Kaiser Permanente pricing, Kaiser Permanente products, Negotiation, presentation, sales opportunity analysis, strategic management, and teamwork - Demonstrated extensive knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet applications and mainframe operations relating to collections Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree in marketing, public health, business administration, or related field2012-05-18 19:45:45United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii136325HIHonolulu, HI28800134http://kp.jobs/xml/28800134/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Ward Clerk Location: Honolulu, HI Under direct or indirect supervision of supervisor, contributes to patient care by performing clerical and non-professional tasks directly and indirectly related to patient care and unit functioning. Responsible and accountable for tasks delegated. Essential Functions: - Answers phones in unit and manages calls appropriately; takes phone reports from lab, diagnostic imaging, and other departments accurately, and delivers to proper nurse; calls and schedules clinic appointments for patients who need help, when directed by RN/LPN; refers all calls from physicians to appropriate nursing staff - Uses system to order entry for appropriate departments; uses system to access test results from appropriate departments; uses system to verify ADT information; uses manual system when computer is down - Answers PTS and keeps station ready and available; retrieves medication and supplies and delivers to proper place/person - Reports maintenance problems immediately - Reviews face sheet for errors; prepares chart and kardex on admission; orders outpatient or old charts and ensures receipts; assembles chart and maintains in proper order; ensures that patient weight, allergies, pap smear, and consents are on chart; records changes in physician or other basic data and updates in computer system; files final reports of diagnostic tests promptly in right chart; maintains inpatient chart by thinning, preparing new forms, etc.; processes chart to prepare for patient transfer; pulls chart and prepares it for discharge; compiles discharged patient's chart and puts into proper order - Maintains inventory of unit supplies; orders non-stock items as directed; orders stock items to maintain par level; maintains inventory of unit/departmental/hospital forms and chart; transport/arranges for transport of supplies and equipment between units or departments as needed - Xeroxes and processes charts and other documents as directed by supervisor or RN - Communicates ADT information to admitting department and shift supervisor/bed control - Answers nurse call console and refers patient calls to appropriate person - Picks-up blood/blood products from lab as directed by RN, non-controlled medications from pharmacy, and supplies/equipment from other departments - Calls acuity forecast to staffing office by designated times; tallies and completes daily acuity sheets; calls updated acuity; completes additional tasks on individual units per standards/procedures or supervisor instructions - Transcribes physicians orders to appropriate medical record and other forms accurately; completes request forms/orders entry for diagnostic tests, consultations, referrals; schedules special tests with in-house and outside agencies and documents appointment; makes arrangements for patient transport to outside agencies and departments - Transmits messages and other pertinent information to appropriate staff members; picks up, sorts, and delivers unit and patient mail - Remains calm in emergency patient care/unit situations - Completes required in-services annually; participates in orientation of new clerical staff - Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served - Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Post high school coursework in Medical Terminology - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Type 30 wpm - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in conflict resolution, decision making, customer service, influence, interpersonal relations, oral communication, problem solving, teamwork, written communication, organizational skills, time management, and initiative - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in transcribing physician's orders, computer skills, and setting up and maintaining file systems - Post high school coursework in commercial or vocational secretarial science2012-05-18 19:45:44United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii128052HIHonolulu, HI28800125http://kp.jobs/xml/28800125/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Speech and Language Pathologist - Rehabilitation Services Location: Honolulu, HI Under indirect supervision and according to guidelines of American Speech/Language/Hearing Association, provides and ensures high quality and cost effective speech-language pathology, evaluation, and treatment services. Collaborates with physicians, hospital, SNF, clinic, outreach, home care, other agency staffs, and families to facilitate appropriate communication of health management. Participates in case management activities that promote appropriate admission and discharge to/from hospital, SNF, clinic, home care, and other agencies. Specializes in identifying and assessing patients in need of cognitive, communication, and swallowing therapy. Counsels patients and caregivers, teaching skills to families and staff. Provides case management of caseload and discharge planning. Coordinates services with other staff, caregivers, and community resources (e.g., public and private agencies). Acts as patient advocate and coordinator. Functions as liaison between communicatively impaired individuals and care-giving system. Essential Functions: - Provides evaluation, diagnosis and care plan development related to cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders - Provides direct or indirect communication and swallowing therapeutic and counseling intervention in hospital, SNF, clinic; coordinates appropriate referrals for speech-language pathology follow-up with contract and community services - Provides backup coverage during other speech-language pathology staff absence - Provides continuing formal and informal education for professional staff - Coordinates, develops, and facilitates group treatment, education and related materials for clients and caregivers - Develops and maintains reports and data with outcome results pertaining to caseload management, quality assurance and peer review issues - Collaborates with other personnel to identify goals and objectives for discharge planning needs - Participates in stroke rounds, SNF patient care Rounds and other patient care meetings where caseload is involved - Participates in peer review and QA studies and meetings as delegated by supervisor - Participates in development of materials and programs under direction of immediate supervisor - Obtains review and co-signature of supervisor on written reports and documentation as requested by ASHA for CFY certification - Maintains own continuing education to keep abreast of clinical evolution - Develops and teaches in-service programs for professionals in cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders and health promotion as delegated by immediate supervisor - Additional essential functions as listed in the complete job description Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology from American Speech/Language/Hearing Association Educational standards board accredited program - Successful completion of Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) under supervision of a licensed speech/language pathologist - Valid Hawaii Speech/Language Pathologist license (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure) - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Taxonomy code required at time of hire - Strong diagnostic, evaluation, counseling, and case management skills working with interdisciplinary teams - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, and customer service - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness2012-05-18 19:45:44United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii132480HIHonolulu, HI28800127http://kp.jobs/xml/28800127/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Manager - Sales Operations Location: Honolulu, HI Responsible for the effective day to day sales support activities of the Sales Operations Department. Oversees MSBD compliance requirements, administers Sales Incentive Plan, serves as training lead for MSBD division; serves as key liaison with health plan administration, serves as 'in-house' expert for workflow, desktop and system support, oversees broker assignment and compensation administration. Directs support activities of Sales and Account Management CRM tool; supports regional membership growth and revenue generation initiatives; consistently consults with department managers to recommend process improvements; oversees creation of processes to meet compliance needs for regulatory agencies. Supervises assigned staff. Essential Functions: Process Improvement - Serves as key liaison with health plan administration; supports marketing line of business, new and renewal sales activities; supports sales and account managers with implementation of operational installment of national and local systems; maintains effective processes to ensure timely and accurate renewals. - Consults with sales and account managers to recommend process improvements for each one of business. - Meets all implementation, renewal metrics and goal measurements for ongoing performance dashboard. - Develops effective relationships with other departments; maximizes effectiveness and efficiency of processes involving same. - Monitors and enhances processes and workflow; ensures proper completion of paperwork and updating and/or maintenance of supporting sales and marketing systems in accordance with departmental parameters and goals. - Represents Sales and Marketing departments on all inter-regional committees involving Hawaii processes including national initiatives for current and future programs. - Serves as liaison with IT to facilitate departments' systems related support needs, including, but not limited to, internal sales and marketing databases, mainframe, software needs and hardware maintenance. - Ensures proper installation of Hawaii Sales and Marketing regional performance dashboard. - Manages and maintains Hawaii sales and marketing regional performance dashboard. - Provides consultative services on creation of system to support marketing incentive initiatives and broker commission payment for sales and marketing. Training - Serves as training lead for sales and marketing departments; trains newly hired personnel on Kaiser Permanente internal system, departmental policies and procedures; keeps staff abreast of industry and/or company developments; assists with internal annual compliance training. - Designs, develops and maintains department training and informational websites and internal access databases. Compliance - Serves as sales and marketing's compliance expert for commercial service agreement. - Represents department on regional compliance issues as they pertain to products and services. - Oversees creation of processes to meet compliance needs for regulatory agencies. - Oversees development of policies and/or processes to incorporate necessary process or communication changes into existing activities; creates new processes or communication activities when needed. - Trains all staff on new regulations; concentrates training efforts on employees heavily impacted by changes. - Serves as 'in-house' product expert; maintains knowledge of all Hawaii region HMO and POS product variations, group and individual benefit plan designs. - Oversees DOL products sold as required and regulated by state prepaid healthcare act; complies and provides monthly reports to state department of labor and industrial relations. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Five years process improvement experience in sales & marketing area. - Two years management experience - Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or related field or equivalent related experience. - Demonstrated knowledge of organizational principles. - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in analytical thinking, communication, decision making, developing others, directing work, group process facilitation, influence, interpersonal relations, meetings management, motivating others, problem solving, process management, project management, quality management, results orientation, team building, written and verbal communication. - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in the word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications. Preferred Qualifications: - Valid Hawaii Producer's Life and Health Insurance license (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure). - Thorough understanding of Managed Care industry. - Demonstrated knowledge of Sales and Marketing principles. - Understanding of Lean and Six Sigma quality principals.2012-05-18 19:45:44United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii133084HIHonolulu, HI28800128http://kp.jobs/xml/28800128/jobUSAKailuaTitle: Laboratory Assistant Location: Kailua, HI Under direct supervision, performs clinical laboratory procedures using manual equipment. Maintains required records and data; assists laboratory technician and medical technologists. Essential Functions: - Obtains laboratory specimens such as blood, urine, and sputum directly from patient - Using centrifuge, separates plasma or serum from whole blood; checks specimen acceptability for testing; labels, distributes, and stores samples appropriately; measures/weighs appropriate samples; provides information to technicians and technologists to be used in further laboratory testing - Maintains and operates equipment such as centrifuges used to prepare samples for testing; keeps quality control maintenance charts on such equipment as well as refrigerators and freezers within department; tends automatic equipment as appropriate to prepare specimens for analytical testing - Inoculates bacteriological specimens on culture media; prepares smears for staining - Performs input of data via computer CRT/keyboard; handles inquiries on laboratory specimen requirements and handling; keeps detailed records of all tests performed; reports laboratory findings to authorized persons - Assists in transporting items between laboratory, clinic and hospital locations; maintains packing/shipping training and certification as appropriate to remain in compliance with applicable regulations - Performs glucose testing using a Point-of-Care testing device - Performs bleeding time test under direct supervision - Prepares solutions, reagents, and stains, following standard laboratory formulas and procedures; cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment and instruments; maintains laboratory stock of supplies and chemicals - Maintains neatness and cleanliness of work area - Maintains customer focus; demonstrates principles of service excellence in all activities Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Three months of experience in clinical laboratory setting - High school diploma/Equivalent combination of education (lesser) & experience may be considered in leiu of requirements - Current Adult Heartsaver AED CPR or Adult CPR/AED certification (within six months of hire) - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, customer service, oral communication, teamwork, and written communication - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness Preferred Qualifications: - Phlebotomy experience - Phlebotomy training - Post high school coursework in biology, chemistry or related science - Certified Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomist (CLPlb) by the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel, Inc. (NCA) - Certified Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications2012-05-17 18:30:05United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii135781HIKailua, HI28763128http://kp.jobs/xml/28763128/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Supervisor - Housekeeping Location: Honolulu, HI Under indirect supervision, supervises activities of Environmental Services, Linen/Laundry and Mail Room and Housekeeping staff to ensure clean, orderly, sanitary and attractive conditions at Medical Center; oversees mail room and transport activities as necessary on weekends or in absence of director; ensures timely and cost effective linen and mailroom services; serves as role model; demonstrates compliance and Principles of Responsibility; maintains confidentiality; protects organizational assets; exhibits ethics and integrity; adheres to applicable federal and state laws and regulations, accreditation and licensing requirements, policies and procedures; reports and/or resolves issues of non-compliance. Essential Functions: - Hires, trains, supervises, counsels, disciplines, and terminates assigned staff as appropriate; prepares, reviews and monitors daily and weekly assignment schedules to ensure adequate coverage to all areas at all times - Communicates goals, objectives, accountabilities, priorities, and authority parameters to assigned staff - Monitors payroll and/or non-payroll budget and expenditures; ensures compliance with budget; promotes effective use of resources - Ensures adequate and timely housekeeping services provided in all areas of Medical Center; assures medical center is clean, sanitary, attractive, orderly and in safe condition; coordinates all work with nursing and other departments related to cleaning, bed availability, furniture moves, and meeting set ups; closely monitors discharge cleaning activities through automated computer/voice interactive system to ensure prompt and efficient bed turnaround; responds to any emergency (i.e., fire, gas leak, disaster) - Ensures clean linen/uniforms for patients/staff and delivery of linen to various areas of Medical Center on timely basis - Instructs personnel in use of new equipment and cleaning methods to provide efficient and effective methods of maintaining Medical Center and Honolulu Clinic - Supervises and monitors weekend/holiday transport activities; ensures timely and efficient transport services within Medical Center in areas of patients, supplies, equipment, meeting set ups - Supervises mail room on weekends or in absence of director; follows up on mail related matters to assure prompt and efficient mail services - Maintains lost and found and deceased patient records for convenience of patients, visitors, and employees - Participates and contributes in programs, committees, or projects designed to improve quality of service and employee productivity - Monitors and maintains inventory and control of all cleaning supplies and equipment; requisitions new and replacement supplies; evaluates new supplies and equipment and recommends products based on technological improvements, methods of upgrade, and/or cost-effectiveness - Serves on committees/work groups to improve quality of services; represents director as needed - Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served - Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care - Ensures compliance in area(s) of accountability; maintains current knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations, accreditation and licensing requirements, policies and procedures; demonstrates compliance and Principles of Responsibility; serves as role model, resource, and advocate; demonstrates personal integrity and accountability for actions; ensures staff compliance - Additional essential functions as listed in the complete job description Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Two years of housekeeping experience in an acute care facility - Housekeeping theory and practice, basic equipment maintenance or related experience - bachelor's degree in business administration or related field - Knowledge of infection control, safety, and security regulations in health care setting - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in: decision making, customer service, oral communication, problem solving, quality management, results orientation, systems thinking, team building, teamwork, and written communication Preferred Qualifications: - Teaching and conducting in-service sessions experience - Supervisory/lead or project management experience2012-05-17 18:30:04United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii131588HIHonolulu, HI28763126http://kp.jobs/xml/28763126/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Hospital Aide Location: Honolulu, HI Under indirect supervision of unit supervisor, and under direction of licensed staff, performs variety of non-professional patient care duties in inpatient hospital setting. Responsible and accountable for assigned tasks Essential Functions: - Assists with ongoing data collection; identifies changes in patient status and reports changes to RN/LPN; implements care plan under direction of licensed staff - Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers - Demonstrates technical competence in basic nursing skills and use of simple equipment - Demonstrates basic competencies to work on specialty unit - Records data and nursing care activities in medical record following department/unit/JCAHO standards - Utilizes department and unit forms per procedures - Functions with awareness of and applies safety principles and standards, including patient, environment, and employee issues - Utilizes correct body mechanics - Reports incidents, work related injuries, unsafe equipment, or environment to supervisor or other appropriate person - Functions with awareness of and applies infection control principles and standards, including patient, environment, and employee issues - Functions within parameters of job description - Maintains confidentiality of patient/hospital information - Reports off when leaving unit - Reports pertinent patient data and problem to licensed staff, charge nurse, or supervisor - Remains calm in emergency patient care/unit situations; follows established protocols - Assists as directed during code 500 (chest compression and runner to lab) - Practices within hospital, department, and unit standards/policies/procedures - Locates and uses facility and hospital manuals, and other reference manuals/books when necessary - Completes mandatory JCAHO in-services annually - Completes CPR recertification of 24 months - level C - Attends at least three unit staff meetings - Reads/signs minutes of staff meetings not attended - Seeks guidance, direction, or supervision when unsure of procedures/actions needed - Participates in peer evaluation when requested by supervisor - Demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of specialization - Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served - Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Experience or successful completion of training program (pre-hire, post-hire, or on-the-job) in area of specialty, if applicable - Hospital Aide Training Program or documented completion of equivalent military training course - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, and customer service - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness Preferred Qualifications: - Minimum of one-year of Hospital Aide experience2012-05-16 18:35:10United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii132031HIHonolulu, HI28736422http://kp.jobs/xml/28736422/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Sterile Processing Technician I Location: Honolulu, HI Under indirect supervision, assists in distribution of sterile and contaminated supplies to nursing inpatient and clinic departments. Inventories and stocks supply carts. Fills requisitions as required. Washes, decontaminates, checks, assembles, wraps, sterilizes, stores, and issues trays, instruments, supplies and equipment. Assumes responsibility for appropriate care, processing, and sterilization of specialty instruments for varied surgical services. Assists O.R. staff by sterilizing specialty equipment and/or obtaining additional or extra supplies required for procedures. Assists with room preparation and/or clean-up activities to assure timely turnover of surgical suites and increase utilization of resources. Essential Functions: - Segregates all used instruments, equipment apparatus, and other articles returned to CSD according to decontamination method; loads appropriate items in washer; washes other items in sonic cleaner or manually, using approved detergent; wipes dry; washes appropriate items in cart-washer; changes graph paper of processing equipment - Assembles instruments; sets-up variety of general and special trays; wraps and seals items in wrappers according to established procedures in preparation for sterilization; inspects surgical instrumentation for proper function - Performs sterilization procedures in accordance with sterilization standards and departmental policies and procedures; practices universal precautions and infection control procedures; ensures safe sterilization; detects any malfunction of equipment; checks equipment indicators before, during and after each load to ensure proper equipment settings; applies load identification label to each package after sterilization process complete; shelves appropriately - Demonstrates working knowledge of surgical equipment and supplies, including special care and sterilization procedures. Assumes responsibility for appropriate care, processing, and sterilization of specialty instruments for varied surgical services, (e.g., bronchoscopes, laser, midas rex, laparoscope); assists O.R. staff by sterilizing specialty equipment and/or obtaining additional or extra supplies required for procedures; assists with room preparation and/or clean-up activities to assure timely turnover of surgical suites and increase utilization of resources - Receives and prepares items requiring gas sterilization; ensures proper packaging; arranges for transport and return of items to outside facility; ensures all return items have been sterilized; verifies all items sent out are returned; ensures provision of manufacturer documentation for gas sterilization by requesting department - Reviews and maintains sterilizer load indicators; files reports; completes log; recalls positive biological products from user departments - Inspects color of tapes on newly autoclaved items and on stored sterile packs on all supply shelves; sends outdated supplies for reprocessing or replacement; restocks shelf items as needed - Cleans and performs minor daily maintenance of equipment; reassembles and tests equipment after decontamination; reports equipment failures or errors immediately to maintenance and notifies supervisor/lead; prepares repair requisition for equipment or other items returned due to malfunction - Additional essential functions as listed in the complete job description Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - One year of Central Services or Operating Room sterilization experience including basic turnover surgical processes - High School Diploma/GED - Post high school coursework in Microbiology or related field - Demonstrated working knowledge of medical terminology, methods of sterilization, infection control, universal precautions, use of sterilizers, decontamination equipment and procedures, intricate specialty equipment, surgical instrumentation by name and usage, principles for inventory control, monitoring, utilization and establishment of par levels for supplies, equipment, and instrumentation - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, customer service, detail-orientation, adaptability, and change management - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness Preferred Qualifications: - Post high school coursework in management - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Registered Central Service Technician (RCST) by International Association of Healthcare Central Services Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) - Working knowledge of technical equipment, ability to troubleshoot and make recommendations for repair or replacement - Basic knowledge of microbiology2012-05-16 18:35:10United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii133062HIHonolulu, HI28736423http://kp.jobs/xml/28736423/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Pharmacy Technician Location: Honolulu, HI Under immediate supervision of pharmacist, performs variety of technical and clerical duties. Fills, packages, and provides medication. Restocks to fixed levels and compounds or repackages following established policies, practices, procedures, or specific instructions and within federal and state statutes and regulations. Performs cashiering duties such as collection of cash, check, or credit card payments for all collectible services. Essential Functions: - Matches prescriptions with labels; selects proper drug and quantity to be dispensed, fills container, applies labels, and presents completed product to pharmacist for checking - By typing or computer entry, inputs patient and prescription information to produce labels and to assist in prescription filling process - Assists with and/or provides medication (checked by pharmacist), OTC product, or supplies to correct patient in helpful and caring manner; refers all consultation function to pharmacist; collects money if needed - Calculates price for prescriptions or order; sells non-prescription drugs; collects cash, check, or credit card payments for all collectible services; verifies information is accurate on all checks; assures valid authorization is received for all credit card payments; validates checks and credit slips and issues receipts accordingly - Balances monies, checks, and credit card charge documents daily against cash register receipts; reconciles any discrepancy; prepares bank deposit - Orders, receives, stores, returns, credits, and discards drugs and supplies - Packs, compounds, reconstitutes, and distributes inventory for issue, transfer or dispensing - Additional essential functions as listed in the complete job description Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Two years (4,160 hours) of pharmacy technician trainee or related experience - High school diploma - Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) - Demonstrated ability to safely handle and/or prepare compounds such as chemotherapeutic agents, biologicals or other - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, customer service, oral communication, multi-tasking, teamwork, and written communication - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness Preferred Qualifications: - Completion of Pharmacy technician training program - Post high school coursework training2012-05-12 18:42:04United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii134185HIHonolulu, HI28656974http://kp.jobs/xml/28656974/jobUSAWailukuTitle: Sales Representatitve Location: Wailuku, HI The Sales Representative is accountable for managing a sales territory to achieve sales goals and strategic objectives. Develop a culture of collaboration and accountability between sales, account management, pricing and other key internal partners. Essential Functions: - Sell large, mid and/or small commercial group business - Achieves sales goals by business line - Develops and manages a pipeline of prospects through various sales channels - Develops and executes a sales plan - Contributes to competitively positioning Kaiser Permanente in the marketplace - Positions Kaiser Permanente as a strategic partner with customer, broker or consultant decision-makers and influencers - Strategically builds new and leverages established broker relationships to increase prospect and sales opportunities - Effectively consults with purchasers and brokers to demonstrate value and build commitment to Kaiser Permanente - Engages Kaiser Permanente resources as identified in sales plans, including clinics and providers to engage community and implement sales plan - Manages operational sales activity to achieve sales goals by business line - Identifies and solicits appropriate business - Sells the group with right rate, product benefit mix and conditions of offering in compliance with Kaiser Permanente policy and procedures and federal and state law - Manages implementation process - Tracks/records account information, strategy, and activities on an ongoing basis Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Two years of industry or related experience in successfully achieving sales objectives - bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience - Valid Hawaii Producer's Accident and Health Insurance license (must meet education requirements for Hawaii State licensure) (must obtain within 3 months of hire) - Valid driver's license - Proven track record of successful sales dealing with high-levels of issue complexity and relationship sensitivity Preferred Qualifications: - Sales experience in service related industry - bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or related field2012-05-12 18:42:04United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii133393HIWailuku, HI28656973http://kp.jobs/xml/28656973/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Pain Psychologist Location: Honolulu, HI Under general supervision, provides variety of ambulatory behavioral health services including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, case management & psychotherapeutic intervention to individuals, families, groups &/or Intensive Outpatient Programs. Provides services to adults of all ages, adolescents & children. Supports compliance & Principles of Responsibility & maintains confidentiality. Protects organizational assets. Exhibits ethics & integrity. Adheres to applicable federal & state laws & regulations, accreditation & licensing requirements, policies & procedures. Reports &/or resolves issues of non-compliance. Essential Functions: - Interviews member & evaluates their psychological & mental status. Utilizes DSM IV to diagnose patients. Determines if member is in crisis, at-risk, or suicidal/homicidal. Refers members in need of immediate or urgent care to appropriate level of services, within time frame established by policy. Collaborates with Call Center or referring practitioner/provider when appropriate - Provides psychotherapy & counseling for individuals, families, groups &/or Intensive Outpatient Programs. Utilizes a wide range of intervention modalities, which support positive mental health & enhanced individual or family functioning. Provides services such as crisis intervention, brief therapy, cognitive & behavioral therapies, skills training, supportive therapy, stress management, family therapy - Assesses urgent or high-risk clinical situations & makes appropriate interventions. Coordinates referral of patient to psychiatrist or other clinician in timely fashion. Assists with admission to hospital or other specialized facility when needed. Plans & provides appropriate follow-up & intensity of services based on clients' needs. Assesses needs for psychological testing, chemical dependency treatment or other specific services & makes appropriate referrals - Evaluates needs & appropriateness for psychopharmacological therapy. Refers patients to physician or clinical nurse specialist for medication evaluation per department guidelines. Maintains basic knowledge of medications, indications & side effects for commonly used psychotherapeutic agents - Plans, develops, implements, & leads therapeutic & educational group programs to address needs of patient. Evaluates outcomes & effects of treatment for individual patients & programs - Researches, collects & records data & information relating to identification & treatment of behavioral & interpersonal problems of patient. Formulates alternatives for interventions & approaches for resolution of these problems. Assists to establish clinical best practices & guidelines for delivery of service to population of clients served - Assists & empowers clients to participate in their treatment plan. Engages client in therapeutic relationship. Educates client regarding mental health services & their benefits. Assists members to use services appropriately. Makes appropriate recommendations & referrals for patients to obtain information, support, services & assistance they may need from Kaiser or community resources - Follow established guidelines & laws for assuring client safety & confidentiality - Additional essential functions as listed in the complete job description Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - One year of experience in chronic pain management or fellowship training in pain management - Experience in conducting group therapy, intensive outpatient treatment, and/or partial hospitalization program - Experience in writing treatment plans - Doctoral degree in Psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) approved program in clinical psychology or from an accredited institution with the graduate level training leading to the doctoral degree meeting the requirements of Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) 16-98-9 - Valid Hawaii Psychologist license (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure) - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Taxonomy code required at time of hire. - Knowledge and experience in conducting assessments and using the DSM IV - Knowledge and experience with frequently used psychiatric medications - Familiarity with statistical/analytical methods of instruments - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, change management, conflict resolution, decision making, group process facilitation, influence, interpersonal relations, oral communication, problem solving, quality management, teamwork, and written communication - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness Preferred Qualifications: - Two to four years of experience in chronic pain management - Experience with inpatient settings - Experience with primary care - Experience with people who are chemically dependent - Experience in consultation/liaison - Training in Pain Management2012-05-12 18:42:04United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii135135HIHonolulu, HI28656976http://kp.jobs/xml/28656976/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Data Analyst Senior Location: Honolulu, HI Develops and manages information to support corporate decision making. Manages and improves existing reporting systems. Performs complex analyses. Educates/trains on or conducts/facilitates analyses, issues identification, organizational risk assessment, and decision making processes. Essential Functions: - Provides consulting and analytic services to leadership - Provides technical support and mentoring and training to less senior analysts - Develops methodology and processes for prioritization and scheduling of projects - Analyzes problems and determines root causes - Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Fives years of data analyst or related experience, including proficiency with analytical software or equivalent related education - Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, computer science, management information systems, or related field or equivalent related experience - Proficiency in statistics, data analysis, and research methods - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, decision making, customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, problem solving, project management, quality management, teamwork, written communication, group presentations, group process facilitation, influence, results orientation, strategic thinking, and team building - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications Preferred Qualifications: - Working knowledge of ICD-9 CM coding and Medicare programs if relevant to area supporting2012-05-12 18:42:04United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii135123HIHonolulu, HI28656975http://kp.jobs/xml/28656975/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: UBT Consultant Senior Location: Honolulu, HI Provides high quality and cost effective project management, consulting, and analytic support to high visibility projects. Leads consultants, clients, and/or groups in identifying and resolving issues of strategic importance to the organization. May assist Regional co-leads or manage complex projects independently. Essential Functions: - Defines and frames complex issues and develops time tables/processes for decision making - Translates needs, issues, and ideas into effective strategies and action plans - Leads team/project activities and schedules - Researches key business issues, and directs the collecting and analyzing of quantitative and qualitative data - Synthesizes analysis and identifies key findings - Works to determine goals and priorities with team, clients, or project management sponsors - Establishes team membership and project participants - Develops proposals for clients outlining proposed project structure, approach and work plan - Provides staff leadership to project teams, as well as manages work of outside consultants when needed - Formulates specific implementation plans and evaluates the effectiveness of actions/programs implemented - Communicates results/recommendations to project sponsors - Develops creative alternative solutions - Recommends action steps to team and client - Plans and facilitates meeting. - Makes formal presentations to various senior level audiences - Transfers project team knowledge/tools to client - Participates in the development and management of the department, including coaching, recruiting, conducting performance reviews for analysts, and other departmental activities Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Four years of experience in related analytical and/or consulting experience - Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Health Care Administration, Operations Research, Public Health Administration, or equivalent experience in related field - Demonstrated ability to conduct and interpret quantitative/qualitative analysis - Must demonstrate effective communication, consulting, interpersonal, presentation, and project management skills - Proven leadership skills in project management and consulting - Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment - Working knowledge of Windows applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.) Preferred Qualifications: - Four years of related analytical and/or consulting experience - Master's Degree in related field - IA Certification2012-05-11 19:39:08United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii134086HIHonolulu, HI28639065http://kp.jobs/xml/28639065/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Staff Nurse Location: Honolulu, HI Provides nursing care and services to patients/families. Provides direction to licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and nursing assistive personnel. Delegates nursing care according to legal and regulatory guidelines/statutes and organizational policies. Utilizes reasonable judgment in carrying out prescribed medical orders of a practitioner. Functions as primary nurse/total patient caregiver. Serves as resource nurse. Acts as preceptor and takes charge duties as assigned. Essential Functions: - Practices professional nursing and delegates nursing tasks to nursing assistive personnel and provides direction to the LPN as appropriate - Utilizes nursing process to deliver care - Performs any nursing task requiring nursing knowledge, judgment, and skill. - Administers medications - Teaches LPNs and nursing assistive personnel special tasks of nursing care - Verifies staff competency to perform special tasks of nursing care as appropriate - Is responsible and accountable for quality of nursing rendered and adequacy of nursing care provided when special tasks are delegated to nursing assistive personnel - Functions as primary nurse/total patient caregiver - Serves as resource nurse and acts as preceptor - Takes charge duties as assigned - Incorporates the KP Vision, Model and Values through out their Nursing Practice - Performs administrative and other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned - May perform patient care to the extent necessary to maintain clinical expertise, competency and licensing necessary to fulfill job responsibilities and to direct the provision of care on the unit Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Graduate from an accredited school of nursing - Valid Hawaii RN license (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure) - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, change management, decision making, detail oriented, customer service, influence, interpersonal relations, oral communication, prioritization, problem solving, quality management, results orientation, system thinking, teamwork, time management, written communication competencies Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working with electronic medical records - One year experience or completion of formal course in area of specialty - Coursework in basic EKG2012-05-11 19:39:08United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii134177HIHonolulu, HI28639066http://kp.jobs/xml/28639066/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Medical Technologist Location: Honolulu, HI Under indirect supervision, performs chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to provide data for use in treatment and diagnosis of disease. Applies techniques used in fields of bacteriology or mycology, parasitology, histopathology, hematology, serology, manual, and/or automated chemistry, radioimmunoassay, or morphological examinations. Essential Functions: - Conducts laboratory testing; initiates and implements course of action based upon standard operating procedures; collaborates with other technologists, supervisors, and technical specialists - Organizes work-flow to accomplish efficient and accurate output; reviews and verifies results for accuracy, and credibility prior to release; records and reports results in timely manner - Problem-solves to achieve acceptable test results and assures optimal system and instrument operations; formulates plan of action for situations not addressed in standard operation procedures - Interprets and verifies lab findings with regard to type and quality of specimen submitted; correlates test results with available clinical information and other laboratory data - Analyzes and evaluates each process of testing to assure final results are valid and accurate - Serves as resource for medical laboratory technicians, assistants, and other laboratory personnel in trouble-shooting problems with automated and other equipment, and in standard operation decision-making - Takes corrective action to resolve problems; reviews unresolved problems with supervisor; reports action limit results according to standard procedures - Performs proficiency testing and reports results - Coordinates laboratory operations in absence of supervisor by monitoring workflow and making adjustments as necessary to maintain optimum service level - Advises providers and nursing service personnel of correct procedures for collection, handling, and processing of specimens; assists providers in determining appropriate laboratory services to be used for patient care - Participates in review of proficiency testing critiques - Maintains and updates technical knowledge and skills by actively participating in department meetings, continuing education, and in-service instructions; assists in development of operational procedures to ensure effective workflow - Assists in training of technical students and/or new technologist employees; review work; recommend improvements; provides input for performance evaluations, when requested - Assists in development of technical procedures and in writing training procedures; reviews and critiques new procedures developed by others - Detects and repairs subtle instrument and/or reagent problems - Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Appropriate clinical internship - Bachelor's degree in medical technology from accredited school - Valid Hawaii Clinical Laboratory Technologist license (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure) - Certified Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by the National Credentialing Agency (NCA) - Good knowledge and skills of general clinical lab - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, on the telephone, and supervising others - Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness2012-05-11 19:39:08United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii134184HIHonolulu, HI28639067http://kp.jobs/xml/28639067/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Ward Clerk Location: Honolulu, HI Under direct or indirect supervision of supervisor, contributes to patient care by performing clerical and non-professional tasks directly and indirectly related to patient care and unit functioning. Responsible and accountable for tasks delegated. Essential Functions: - Answers phones in unit and manages calls appropriately; takes phone reports from lab, diagnostic imaging, and other departments accurately, and delivers to proper nurse; calls and schedules clinic appointments for patients who need help, when directed by RN/LPN; refers all calls from physicians to appropriate nursing staff - Uses system to order entry for appropriate departments; uses system to access test results from appropriate departments; uses system to verify ADT information; uses manual system when computer is down - Answers PTS and keeps station ready and available; retrieves medication and supplies and delivers to proper place/person - Reports maintenance problems immediately - Reviews face sheet for errors; prepares chart and kardex on admission; orders outpatient or old charts and ensures receipts; assembles chart and maintains in proper order; ensures that patient weight, allergies, pap smear, and consents are on chart; records changes in physician or other basic data and updates in computer system; files final reports of diagnostic tests promptly in right chart; maintains inpatient chart by thinning, preparing new forms, etc.; processes chart to prepare for patient transfer; pulls chart and prepares it for discharge; compiles discharged patient's chart and puts into proper order - Maintains inventory of unit supplies; orders non-stock items as directed; orders stock items to maintain par level; maintains inventory of unit/departmental/hospital forms and chart; transport/arranges for transport of supplies and equipment between units or departments as needed - Xeroxes and processes charts and other documents as directed by supervisor or RN - Communicates ADT information to admitting department and shift supervisor/bed control - Answers nurse call console and refers patient calls to appropriate person - Picks-up blood/blood products from lab as directed by RN, non-controlled medications from pharmacy, and supplies/equipment from other departments - Calls acuity forecast to staffing office by designated times; tallies and completes daily acuity sheets; calls updated acuity; completes additional tasks on individual units per standards/procedures or supervisor instructions - Transcribes physicians orders to appropriate medical record and other forms accurately; completes request forms/orders entry for diagnostic tests, consultations, referrals; schedules special tests with in-house and outside agencies and documents appointment; makes arrangements for patient transport to outside agencies and departments - Transmits messages and other pertinent information to appropriate staff members; picks up, sorts, and delivers unit and patient mail - Remains calm in emergency patient care/unit situations - Completes required in-services annually; participates in orientation of new clerical staff - Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served - Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Post high school coursework in Medical Terminology - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Type 30 wpm - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in conflict resolution, decision making, customer service, influence, interpersonal relations, oral communication, problem solving, teamwork, written communication, organizational skills, time management, and initiative - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in transcribing physician's orders, computer skills, and setting up and maintaining file systems - Post high school coursework in commercial or vocational secretarial science2012-05-11 19:39:07United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii124753HIHonolulu, HI28639064http://kp.jobs/xml/28639064/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Management Assistant Senior Location: Honolulu, HI Provides complex administrative and operational clerical support to department managers and/or staff. Serves as resource person to staff, members, and outside vendors. Researches, plans and arranges special events. Responsibilities may include answering phones and relaying messages/information to both departmental staff and callers; scheduling/calendaring meetings and conferences; maintaining filing systems; ordering/stocking office supplies; opening/sorting mail. Types/proofreads/composes correspondence; creates graphs and presentations; researches issues as needed. Additional responsibilities may include data gathering, compilation of findings utilizing spreadsheets, graphics and database software; tracking expenditures; managing expense reports; participating in budget development; training, and monitoring work of other support staff. Essential Functions: - Answers phones, takes messages, screens calls, and greets KP visitors or outside vendors. May monitor emails for others - Manages the manager's calendar, and schedules/plans meetings. Researches, plans and arranges special events including hotel and conference facilities. Makes travel arrangements for the department/staff or manager - Writes detailed correspondence for managers and staff; independently updates department documents as needed - Creates reports, presentation materials with charts and illustrations, and proofs content for accuracy - Inputs data and maintains established databases; gathers and researches information. May analyze data - Researches and collects information needed to complete project tasks or reports. - Interfaces daily with KP employees across multiple organizations and external parties as a liaison for the department/function - Tracks expenditures to include billing and payment authorization on behalf of the dept manager; authorizes recharges across business units. Manages expense reports - May participate in budget development for equipment and supplies. May be responsible for tracking expenditures and variances to budgets - Administers programs, projects, and/or processes specific to operating unit served. - May serve as administrative liaison for others within and outside organization regarding administrative issues relating to purchasing, personnel, facilities, and operations. - May conduct department-specific training - May establish work priorities and scheduling. May train, monitor and check work of other administrative support staff - May research and develop department administrative policies and procedures Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Five years administrative assistant or related experience - High school diploma or equivalent related experience - Type 50 wpm - Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete detailed work with accuracy and within time line requirements - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, interpersonal relations, oral communication, written communication, organization, customer service, teamwork, project management, problem solving, decision making, results orientation, influence, leadership, and group process facilitation - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field - Specialized knowledge related to department (e.g. finance, compliance, benefits) - Proficiency in taking and recording meeting minutes2012-05-10 19:05:13United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii132082HIHonolulu, HI28606664http://kp.jobs/xml/28606664/jobUSAWaianaeTitle: Staff Nurse - Non Shortage Location: Waianae, HI Provides nursing care and services to patients/families. Provides direction to licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and nursing assistive personnel. Delegates nursing care according to legal and regulatory guidelines/statutes and organizational policies. Utilizes reasonable judgment in carrying out prescribed medical orders of a practitioner. Functions as primary nurse/total patient caregiver. Serves as resource nurse. Acts as preceptor and takes charge duties as assigned. Essential Functions: - Practices professional nursing and delegates nursing tasks to nursing assistive personnel and provides direction to the LPN as appropriate - Utilizes nursing process to deliver care - Performs any nursing task requiring nursing knowledge, judgment, and skill. - Administers medications - Teaches LPNs and nursing assistive personnel special tasks of nursing care - Verifies staff competency to perform special tasks of nursing care as appropriate - Is responsible and accountable for quality of nursing rendered and adequacy of nursing care provided when special tasks are delegated to nursing assistive personnel - Functions as primary nurse/total patient caregiver - Serves as resource nurse and acts as preceptor - Takes charge duties as assigned - Incorporates the KP Vision, Model and Values through out their Nursing Practice - Performs administrative and other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned - May perform patient care to the extent necessary to maintain clinical expertise, competency and licensing necessary to fulfill job responsibilities and to direct the provision of care on the unit Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Graduate from an accredited school of nursing - Valid Hawaii RN license (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure) - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, change management, decision making, detail oriented, customer service, influence, interpersonal relations, oral communication, prioritization, problem solving, quality management, results orientation, system thinking, teamwork, time management, written communication competencies Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working with electronic medical records - One year experience or completion of formal course in area of specialty - Coursework in basic EKG2012-05-08 18:40:15United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii134182HIWaianae, HI28541242http://kp.jobs/xml/28541242/jobUSAKailuaTitle: Medical Assistant I Location: Kailua, HI As delegated by and under indirect supervision of clinic nursing supervisor, and with direction from charge nurse, staff nurse, or practitioner, supports practitioner and clinical team to accomplish proactive patient management. Performs variety of technical, clerical, receptionist, and patient care duties to assist practitioners and other members of health care team in providing high quality patient care through health care system, prepares sterile and un-sterile fields, and assists practitioner with minor procedures and occasional office-based surgical procedures. Identifies, draws up, and labels medications for immediate verification and use by the practitioner. Assists in resolving and/or responding to non-clinical related patient complaints and inquires. In addition, acts as preceptor/trainer and collaborates with clinic nursing supervisor to develop operational strategies and process improvements for department/unit. Assists practitioner with highly specialized procedures (i.e. frequent office-based surgical procedures, chain of custody urine collection, splint manufacturing, and medicine administration) after completion of training and competency requirements, in accordance with policies/procedures, and as delegated by clinic nursing supervisor and ordered by authorized practitioner. Essential Functions: - Obtains, identifies and records vital signs, prevention data, medications, chief complaints and other pertinent information; demonstrates and applies critical thinking; observes, records and reports pertinent patient symptoms, reactions, condition changes, and information; immediately identifies and reports to RN or practitioner all adverse observations, reactions, conditions, or emergency situations - Prepares room and instruments for use during exam or procedure; assists practitioner or RN with wide variety of patient care procedures and tests; collects, labels, and processes specimens as required by practitioner and in accordance with policies and procedures; performs point-of-care laboratory tests as authorized by policy and delegated by nursing supervisor - As delegated by nursing supervisor, nurse, and/or practitioner, in accordance with established guidelines, policies and procedures, and upon completion of clinical competency requirements assists practitioner by setting up sterile and non-sterile fields and assisting with routine, minor surgical procedures - Identifies, draws-up and labels medications on sterile and non-sterile field for immediate verification and administration by the practitioner; verbalizes preparation and shows practitioner medication container; as ordered by authorized practitioner, calls patient prescriptions to pharmacy - As ordered by practitioner, applies and removes dressings and pads; as ordered by practitioner and under direct supervision of nurse or practitioner, and after completion of training and competency requirements, applies and removes boots; packs wounds under personal supervision of practitioner or RN - As ordered by authorized practitioner and delegated by nurse, and upon completion of clinical competency requirements assists practitioner with highly specialized procedures (i.e. medicine administration, highly specialized and technical office-based medical, or surgical procedures, splint manufacture, chain of custody urine collection) - Additional essential functions as listed in the complete job description Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Rank 91B10 or higher as Army Medical Specialist or other military branch Medical Specialist equivalent with eighteen months experience, or graduate of medical assisting program with one year continuous experience - Graduate of post high school medical assisting program with 200 hours clinical externship or military medical specialist training - Fully qualified RN or LPN considered as equivalent to education and training listed above - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Certification in specialty area, if applicable - If medication administration required of job, then must obtain passing score of 80% on pharmacology exam and attend class sponsored by Kaiser Permanente on Administration of Medications (and complete required medication administration competency annually) - If assisting in office-based medical or surgical procedures requiring highly specialized equipment is required of job, then must successfully complete and maintain required competencies annually for the general surgical assistant role, the specific procedures in which they assist and the specialized handling and cleaning of the equipment - Knowledge of and skill in interpersonal relations, customer service, detail-oriented, problem solving, teamwork, creativity/innovation, and meet variable workloads - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness Preferred Qualifications: - One year of medical assistant experience2012-05-05 18:29:32United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii132497HIKailua, HI28464455http://kp.jobs/xml/28464455/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Sterile Processing Technician I Location: Honolulu, HI Under indirect supervision, assists in distribution of sterile and contaminated supplies to nursing inpatient and clinic departments. Inventories and stocks supply carts. Fills requisitions as required. Washes, decontaminates, checks, assembles, wraps, sterilizes, stores, and issues trays, instruments, supplies and equipment. Assumes responsibility for appropriate care, processing, and sterilization of specialty instruments for varied surgical services. Assists O.R. staff by sterilizing specialty equipment and/or obtaining additional or extra supplies required for procedures. Assists with room preparation and/or clean-up activities to assure timely turnover of surgical suites and increase utilization of resources. Essential Functions: - Segregates all used instruments, equipment apparatus, and other articles returned to CSD according to decontamination method; loads appropriate items in washer; washes other items in sonic cleaner or manually, using approved detergent; wipes dry; washes appropriate items in cart-washer; changes graph paper of processing equipment - Assembles instruments; sets-up variety of general and special trays; wraps and seals items in wrappers according to established procedures in preparation for sterilization; inspects surgical instrumentation for proper function - Performs sterilization procedures in accordance with sterilization standards and departmental policies and procedures; practices universal precautions and infection control procedures; ensures safe sterilization; detects any malfunction of equipment; checks equipment indicators before, during and after each load to ensure proper equipment settings; applies load identification label to each package after sterilization process complete; shelves appropriately - Demonstrates working knowledge of surgical equipment and supplies, including special care and sterilization procedures. Assumes responsibility for appropriate care, processing, and sterilization of specialty instruments for varied surgical services, (e.g., bronchoscopes, laser, midas rex, laparoscope); assists O.R. staff by sterilizing specialty equipment and/or obtaining additional or extra supplies required for procedures; assists with room preparation and/or clean-up activities to assure timely turnover of surgical suites and increase utilization of resources - Receives and prepares items requiring gas sterilization; ensures proper packaging; arranges for transport and return of items to outside facility; ensures all return items have been sterilized; verifies all items sent out are returned; ensures provision of manufacturer documentation for gas sterilization by requesting department - Reviews and maintains sterilizer load indicators; files reports; completes log; recalls positive biological products from user departments - Inspects color of tapes on newly autoclaved items and on stored sterile packs on all supply shelves; sends outdated supplies for reprocessing or replacement; restocks shelf items as needed - Cleans and performs minor daily maintenance of equipment; reassembles and tests equipment after decontamination; reports equipment failures or errors immediately to maintenance and notifies supervisor/lead; prepares repair requisition for equipment or other items returned due to malfunction - Additional essential functions as listed in the complete job description Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - One year of Central Services or Operating Room sterilization experience including basic turnover surgical processes - High School Diploma/GED - Post high school coursework in Microbiology or related field - Demonstrated working knowledge of medical terminology, methods of sterilization, infection control, universal precautions, use of sterilizers, decontamination equipment and procedures, intricate specialty equipment, surgical instrumentation by name and usage, principles for inventory control, monitoring, utilization and establishment of par levels for supplies, equipment, and instrumentation - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, customer service, detail-orientation, adaptability, and change management - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness Preferred Qualifications: - Post high school coursework in management - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Registered Central Service Technician (RCST) by International Association of Healthcare Central Services Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) - Working knowledge of technical equipment, ability to troubleshoot and make recommendations for repair or replacement - Basic knowledge of microbiology2012-05-05 18:29:32United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii133060HIHonolulu, HI28464456http://kp.jobs/xml/28464456/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Pharmacy Intern Location: Honolulu, HI Under immediate supervision of Pharmacist, performs variety of professional and technical duties to assist pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical patient-care (ensuring that medications are used safely, effectively, appropriately and cost consciously) and to obtain practical experience hours required for licensure as Registered Pharmacist within organization's policy and procedure, federal and state statutes, Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations, and professional standards. Supports compliance and Principles of Responsibility. Maintains confidentiality. Protects organizational assets. Exhibits ethics and integrity. Adheres to applicable federal and state laws and regulations, accreditation and licensing requirements, policies and procedures. Reports and/or resolves issues of non-compliance. Essential Functions: - Greets patients, members, and other healthcare personnel in caring, helpful manner and initiates service transactions using proper forms and process - Assists pharmacist in patient-care/consultation service - Identifies, evaluates, and resolves ambiguities, omissions, and irregularities in prescribing by practitioner - Identifies, evaluates, and resolves potential drug therapy problems - Communicates with patient to obtain information pertinent to drug therapy and documents it appropriately. Advises patients on matters regarding drug therapy - Confers with prescribers and other healthcare personnel regarding care and treatment of patients and suggests changes in therapy as appropriate - Provides drug information to physicians, nurses and other healthcare personnel - Selects from stock, measures or counts, packages and labels, and dispenses prescriptions approved by a licensed pharmacist - Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served - Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service - Adheres to and maintains current knowledge of Principles of Responsibility, applicable federal and state laws and regulations, accreditation and licensing requirements, policies and procedures. REPORTS and/or RESOLVES issues of non-compliance - On regular, sustained basis, cooperates with other staff members both within and outside department in accomplishment of own job duties as well as assisting others in accomplishing theirs. Serves as team player and role model for other employees in Organization always exhibiting traits of courtesy, caring, helpfulness and respect. conducts oneself in service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, cooperative, sensitive, respectful and kind when dealing with members, visitors, public and all employees - Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned Secondary Functions: - Substitutes for pharmacy personnel in subordinate classification as assigned - Operates computer terminal for order-entry of prescriptions or medication orders - Accepts responsibilities for resolving immediate problems in pharmacy services, patient complaints, procedural issues and support staff, drug procurement and drug furnishing irregularities, emergencies, etc - Inspects and maintains work areas and equipment making sure they are in clean, organized, safe, and efficient working condition and reports problems appropriately Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Enrolled in a college of pharmacy which has received candidate status with or has been accredited by the ACPE, and completion of one full year of education - Pharmacy Intern Permit from the Board of Pharmacy, Professional & Vocational Licensing Division, Hawaii State Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs - Ability to safely handle and/or prepare compounds such as chemotheraputic agents, biologicals or other medications - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, adaptability, customer service, interpersonal relations, and teamwork - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC application(s) - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness2012-05-04 18:39:53United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii134186HIHonolulu, HI28437048http://kp.jobs/xml/28437048/jobUSAWailukuTitle: Home Health Nurse - Neighbor Island Location: Wailuku, HI Under indirect supervision, reports to Home Health Manager. Provides home health care to KP's Home Health patients in coordination w/ physician orders & nursing interventions. Maintains professional, clinical, technical, & interpersonal skills to provide best possible service. Supports compliance & Principles of Responsibility. Maintains confidentiality. Protects organizational assets. Exhibits ethics & integrity. Adheres to applicable federal & state laws & regulations, accreditation & licensing requirements, policies & procedures. Reports &/or resolves issues of non-compliance. Essential Functions: - Establishes & coordinates plan of care for patients assessing educational, equipment, skilled & non-skilled services & needs - Evaluates patients, families, & home environment on admission & subsequent home visits. Determines if home environment is safe & appropriate for provision of home health services. Assesses patient's physical & psychosocial needs. Develops &/or revises an appropriate plan of care. Communicates & coordinates plan of care w/ physician(s), patients & family, & other health care providers. Implements care, as ordered. Demonstrates ability to interpret data about the patient's status. Assesses patient's physical & psychosocial needs. Identifies problems accurately. Establishes reasonable/measurable goals. Develops &/or revises an appropriate plan of care. Communicates & coordinates plan of care w/ physician(s), patients, family, & other health care providers. Implements care as ordered. Determines whether other services such as PT, OT, ST, Home Care Aide (HCA), or MSW are indicated. Establishes reasonable/measurable goals. Establishes discharge planning in conjunction w/ the care planning process. Prepares & delivers medical supplies & orders equipment necessary for provision of prescribed care/service - Provides comprehensive nursing care as prescribed by patient's physician & in compliance w/ Home Health Services established standards, policies & procedures. Evaluates patient's response to identified interventions. Reviews & interprets laboratory values. Demonstrates knowledge & skill in providing wound care - Determines in conjunction w/ physician, when patient care needs to be shifted into another setting, i.e., hospital, clinic, emergency department, SNF, etc., &/or patient denial of home health is warranted - Recognizes & interprets significant physiological & behavioral changes in patient's condition. Reports findings appropriately to physician, Home Health Manager &/or other individuals involved in care of patient. Demonstrates critical thinking such as problem-solving, reflective practice, clinical reasoning, prioritizing, etc - Instructs patient, family, & other caregivers on nursing & aide-related care to promote independence & self-care - Documents according to Home Health Services standards, federal & state regulation(s): All care provided to patients including assessments, interventions (including medication administration), patient/caregiver teaching. Patient/caregiver response to care. The plan for on-going care &/or discharge plan. Maintains medication profile for all medications self-administered by patient &/or administered by other (caregiver, nurse, etc.). All physician orders. All communication in care planning/coordination. Assures that medical record is accurate, legible, & complete & completes accurate daily visit log - Additional essential functions as listed in the complete job description Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - A minimum of 2 years of medical/surgical nursing experience, including experience or successful completion of training program (pre-hire, post-hire, or on-the-job) in area of specialty, if applicable - Associate's degree from accredited school of nursing - Valid Hawaii RN license (must meet education requirement (s) for Hawaii State licensure) - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Valid driver's license - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, customer service, problem solving, systems thinking, decision making, adaptability, and change management - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness Preferred Qualifications: - Home Health agency (Medicare certified agency) experience - Bachelor's degree in nursing - Certified Home Health Nurse by the American Nurses Association (ANA) - Demonstrated knowledge of the venipuncture and IV therapy, antibiotic therapy, respiratory therapy, patient assessment (physical and psych/social), hyperalimentation and TPN, colostomy and ileostomy care, catherization (male and female), bowel and bladder training, wound care, diabetic care, transfer skills, care of terminally ill, and patient teaching2012-05-04 18:39:52United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii133254HIWailuku, HI28437046http://kp.jobs/xml/28437046/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Surgical Technician I Location: Honolulu, HI Under direct supervision, serves as scrub person for basic surgical procedures. Prepares instruments and operating room for surgery. Troubleshoots, reports, and removes from service faulty equipment. Inventories and monitors instruments, sponges, and needles on operative field. Anticipates surgeon's and patient care needs. Performs or assists in sterile preps. Maintains appropriate quantities of surgical supplies and equipment. Assists with decontaminating and cleaning rooms, furniture, and equipment according to established procedures. Serves as scrub person for complex surgical procedures. Provides orientation/training to Surgical Tech IIs and IIIs. Serves as resource/reference to surgical team with regards to surgical instrumentation. Essential Functions: - Serves as scrub person for complex surgical procedures - Follows department procedures for scrub persons; assembles surgical packs, supplies and instruments for surgical cases, prepares operating room for surgery; assures sterile packages' integrity and expiration date before opening; inspects instruments and power equipment prior to use to assure operational order - Troubleshoots, reports, and removes faulty instrument and equipment from service - Assures adequate amount of appropriate supplies and instrumentation are available in accordance with surgeon's preference; counts all instruments, needles and sponges with registered nurse according to procedure - Anticipates surgeon's needs; as directed by surgeon, assists surgeon by draping patients, holding/passing instruments, retractors, sutures, and medications, applying surgical dressings, suctioning, and sponging surgical wounds, holding extremities, and moving patients - Inventories and monitors instruments, sponges, and needles on operative field using department count procedures - Adjusts instrumentation and supplies to changes in procedures and patient condition - Assists with monitoring and reporting blood and fluid loss during cases - In conjunction with Registered Nurse, ascertains correctness of count prior to closure of body cavities and surgical wound - Assist circulating nurse with restocking the room at end of shift - Performs or assists in sterile preps as needed/requested; monitors aseptic techniques of surgical team members at field; reports and corrects breaks in sterile technique immediately; controls location of contaminated instruments and supplies - Orients and trains Surgical Technologist IIs and IIIs as needed; provides feedback of same to supervisor; reviews, recommends and assists in updating department policies, procedures and protocols for surgical technologists - Serves as resource/reference source to Surgical Technologists and other staff members with regards to surgical instrumentation; provides and conducts in-services as needed - Additional essential functions as listed in the complete job description Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Four years of experience as Surgical Technologist and full competency of skills as evidenced by ability to scrub for ALL of following cases: general surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, eyes, ENT, plastics, neurosurgery, vascular, thoracic, and genito-urinary - Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology training program - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification - Knowledge of medical terminology - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, change management, decision making, customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, problem solving, systems thinking, teamwork, initiative, and detail-orientation - Ability to orient and train as needed - Must be able to rotate on call - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness Preferred Qualifications: - Experience scrubbing in an acute hospital setting - Post High School OR training course work - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST)2012-05-03 17:57:53United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii123648HIHonolulu, HI28403559http://kp.jobs/xml/28403559/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Account Management Coordinator Location: Honolulu, HI Provides support to account managers in growth and retention efforts, including but not limited to, customer service, open enrollment and marketing activities, for existing Kaiser employer groups. Participates in team approach to provide superior service to internal and external customers. Essential Functions: - First line of contact for existing groups on billing and member enrollment inquires. Addresses and triages inquires when necessary. If inquiry is referred to an internal department, Coordinator to follow up for completion - First line of contact for existing groups regarding Kaiser Permanente and/or group health plan - Assists with Kaiser-on-the-Job (KOJ) and Healthworks requests, including implementation - Assists with off-site group open enrollment events. - Assists with off-site group health fairs - Assists with the preparation of proposals, benefit summaries, contracts and presentations - Coordinates production of marketing collateral, including brochures, flyers, description of services, and display tools used for promotional activities. Supports and coordinates direct mail and other marketing strategies - Facilitates establishment of electronic and self billing, with membership accounting - Assists with coordination of existing group microsite implementation and subsequent management - Assists with COBRA establishment, updates and inquires - Assists with ordering collateral material - Provides support for internal benefits systems - Faciliates updates in Common Membership, including establishment and cancellation of bill groups - Develops, completes, coordinates and monitors contracted agreements with employers for services. Ensures proper processes are in place, including legal approvals and notification of appropriate internal staff on demographic, contract, and any special instructions necessary to achieve successful outcomes - Receives and acts upon complaints by employers, carriers, brokers, regarding program services. Records complaints. Follows-through to the satisfaction of existing groups, either by referral or consultation with appropriate program personnel or others. Refers complex problems to manager or marketing manager. Negotiates with groups both internally and externally to successfully resolve problems that jeopardize relationships with employer groups - Researches market to stay abreast of competitors and pricing. Monitors competitive product developments. Maintains information in group files organized by customer group Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - One year demonstrated sales and marketing experience - Associates degree or equivalent related experience - Valid Hawaii Producer's Accident and Health Insurance license (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure) (must obtain within six months of hire) - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal influence, negotiation, customer service, teamwork, conflict resolution, and problem solving - Demonstrated extensive knowledge of and skill in the word processing, spreadsheet, and mainframe operations relating to collections PC applications Preferred Qualifications: - Sales experience in healthcare industry - Associates degree in business administration, marketing or related field - Knowledge of Kaiser health plan benefits and system2012-04-27 18:55:04United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii133395HIHonolulu, HI28237873http://kp.jobs/xml/28237873/jobUSAWailukuTitle: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Senior Location: Wailuku, HI Under direction of Department Manager & under medical direction of Physician Section Head, performs diagnostic ultrasonographic procedures. Provides quality patient care for assigned patients throughout scanning process. Trains & orients staff members as assigned. Supports compliance & Principles of Responsibility. Maintains confidentiality. Protects organizational assets. Exhibits ethics & integrity. Adheres to applicable federal & state laws & regulations, accreditation & licensing requirements, policies & procedures. Reports &/or resolves issues of non-compliance. Essential Functions: - Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures as requested by referring physicians. Selects proper transducer frequency & diameter for performance of exam. Utilizes ancillary devices (oscilloscopes, cameras, VCRs) to obtain hard copy records of exams - Processes films using departmental automatic film processors. Recognizes electronic equipment limitations. Recognizes significance of all structures visualized sonographically. Determines artifacts as well as normal or abnormal anatomy. Differentiates normal & pathological processes & extends scope of studies appropriate to comprehensive final study - Remains able to deviate from normal techniques when necessary to provide a wider latitude of visualization. Collaborates w/ referring physicians & contributes technical & professional knowledge to final diagnostic impression or report. Provides technical & nursing aid for surgical biopsy & aspiration procedures - Performs periodic calibrations & adjustments of ultrasound equipment - Trains & orients other staff sonographers as directed - Receives patients, verifies patients' identity & explains & prepares patient for procedures. Provides for their privacy, mental & physical comfort & safety while in Department - Emphasizes personalized & individualized patient care atmosphere - Correlates patient's clinical history w/ test to be performed. Consults w/ radiologists after reviewing data, determines appropriate ultrasound procedure - Remains knowledgeable & current regarding technological advances in field of diagnostic medical sonography - Perpetuates self-development & education - Performs any related tasks which are in best interest for comfort, safety & well being of patient, public & fellow employees & which permit Department to render high quality health care delivery - Promotes & maintains productive & harmonious inter- & intra-departmental working relations - Demonstrates knowledge, skills, & abilities necessary to provide care &/or service appropriate to age groups served - Demonstrates knowledge, skills, & abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care &/or service - On regular, sustained basis, cooperates w/ other staff members both w/in & outside department in accomplishment of own job duties as well as assisting others in accomplishing theirs. Serves as team player & role model for other employees in Organization always exhibiting traits of courtesy, caring, helpfulness & respect. Conducts oneself in service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, cooperative, sensitive, respectful & kind when dealing w/ members, visitors, public & all employees - Performs other duties & accepts responsibility as assigned - Additional essential functions as listed in the complete job description Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Two years of plus post-graduate experience, including experience or successful completion of training program (pre-hire, post-hire, or on-the-job) in area of specialty, if applicable - Graduate from an approved ultrasound training program recognized by CAHEA - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, problem solving, teamwork, and written communication - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness Preferred Qualifications: - Associate's degree2012-04-26 18:48:30United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii131985HIWailuku, HI28204706http://kp.jobs/xml/28204706/jobUSAWailukuTitle: Account Manager Location: Wailuku, HI Continuously improves business relationships with customers to optimize growth potential in each account. Achieves and sustains optimal business position in a group. Optimizes potential for sustainable growth and achieving margin requirements. Essential Functions: - Analyzes and improves risk position in a group - Renews group at the right rate. Renews group with the right product and benefit mix - Expands opportunities for strategic growth with all Kaiser Permanente products and services - Uses pricing and products to create opportunities for growth. Contributes to competitive positioning of Kaiser Permanente in the marketplace - Engages purchasers and channels to demonstrate value and build commitment to Kaiser Permanente. Develops and fosters a consultative relationship with decision makers in Health Plan and Worker's Compensation programs - Manages own book-of-business to achieve organizational objectives - Develops and executes account plans to ensure attainment of group-specific goals. Analyzes and prioritizes data for developing purchaser strategy - Designs, coordinates, and educates partnership activities with purchasers - Contributes to team's success by sharing learnings and specialty expertise. Provides feedback to other team members - Seeks to improve integrity of process and better align to meet process performance measures. - Identifies and communicates opportunities for improvement. Participates in assessing and evaluating ideas. Implements enhancements or modifications as appropriate Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Two years of marketing, business development, and/or managing business to business relationships experience - Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience - Valid Hawaii Producer's Accident and Health Insurance license (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure) (must obtain within six months of hire) - Valid driver's license - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill analytical thinking, business ethics, commitment to learning, initiative, interpersonal communication, results driven, decision making, business systems, change adaptability, influence, Kaiser Permanente labor partnerships, and marketplace acumen - Demonstrated job specific knowledge of and skill in building customer partnerships, competitive intelligence, consultative selling, devises sales approaches and solutions, financial management, Kaiser Permanente organization/values/legacy, Kaiser Permanente business channels, Kaiser Permanente pricing, Kaiser Permanente products, Negotiation, presentation, sales opportunity analysis, strategic management, and teamwork - Demonstrated extensive knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet applications and mainframe operations relating to collections Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree in marketing, public health, business administration, or related field2012-04-20 19:38:01United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii130389HIWailuku, HI28038091http://kp.jobs/xml/28038091/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Senior Location: Honolulu, HI Under direct and indirect supervision with technical direction from cardiologist, performs variety of technical, patient-attending, and clerical duties pertaining to echocardiography. Essential Functions: - After proper preparation of patient and equipment, and according to physician's orders, obtains, measures, calculates, and records echocardiogram study. Through review of patient's medical history, clinical findings, and indication for test, positions patient in manner that will facilitate optimum diagnostic results - Surveys area being studied to obtain preliminary sonographic information with respect to acoustical properties of patient as well as anatomical and pathological relationships. Based on sonographic information, selects appropriate transducer angulation and gain setting that will best demonstrate anatomy and/or pathology being studied. Operates equipment in m-mode, 2d, and spectral doppler and color doppler techniques - Searches for cardiac pathology by moving transducer over heart at varying angles to record chamber dimensions, cardiac wall thickness and motion, ejection fractions and ratios. By way of real time imaging, visualizes various anatomical areas of heart. By way of doppler, evaluates direction and speed of intracardiac blood flow. Assesses cardiac valves for pathology. Makes permanent record of significant functional and/or anatomical and pathological data obtained - Reviews, screens, and measures echocardiography data notifying cardiologist of critical abnormalities when apparent. Compiles, records, and collates data for cardiologist to interpret and sign for patient's record - Performs echocardiography studies on outpatients and inpatients according to level of expertise/experience of sonographer; performs adult transthoracic echocardiogram, transesophageal echocardiogram (machine set up: operation), adult contract studies, pediatric transthoracic echocardiogram, adult stress echocardiogram (pharmacological and exercise), and intraoperative echo (machine operation) - Maintains cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certification and functions effectively as performer, recorder, or circulator in code 500 situations - Examines and regularly cleans and maintains ultrasound equipment to assure proper operation. Refers significant problems to biomedical department and alerts supervisor of equipment malfunction - Additional functions as listed in the complete job description Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Two years of experience in adult or pediatric echocardiography, including experience or successful completion of training program (pre-hire, post-hire, or on-the-job) in area of specialty, if applicable - Successful completion of accredited (CAAHEP/CMA approved or equivalent) ultrasound/vascular technology education program specializing in echocardiography - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in Adult Echocardiography by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, problem solving, teamwork, and written communication - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone. - Reading, writing, speaking and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness2012-04-19 19:08:53United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii129496HIHonolulu, HI28009315http://kp.jobs/xml/28009315/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Occupational Therapist (Staff) Location: Honolulu, HI Under general direction of coordinator, occupational therapy services, assists with planning, coordinating, implementing and directing occupational therapy services for inpatients and outpatients. Independently evaluates patients referred for occupational therapy service. Develops and implements appropriate treatment plans based on evaluation. Essential Functions: - Assists in planning, development and implementation of full array of occupational therapy services - Assists in developing, initiating and providing appropriate in-service training to other professionals and nursing staff, including residents and students within interdisciplinary setting - Provides evaluation of upper extremity muscle function and strength, joint motion and function, nerve function, A.D.L. skills, sensory motor integration evaluation, psychosocial development, levels of motor development and reflex function when requested by attending physician for both inpatients and outpatients - Administers occupational therapy treatments based on neurophysiological principles and habilitation and rehabilitation techniques, which might include neurodevelopmental therapy, therapeutic exercises, neuromuscular facilitation, muscle reeducation, sensory motor training, and activities of daily living - Maintains accurate clinical records of all patient care activities - Writes report of initial assessment of each patient and develops specific written objectives and treatment plans for each patient, upgrading progress on regularly scheduled basis and adjusting treatment goals; plans according to patient's level of functioning - Coordinates with other services and professionals to promote optimum efficient provision of habilitation services - Provides orientation of occupational therapy services for families and visitors as needed - Prepares and maintains work setting, equipment supplies - Demonstrates working knowledge and appropriate application of cpt-4 codes for all services provided; keeps abreast of coding modifications and/or definitions (e.g., attends ongoing coding training sessions) - Additional functions as listed in the complete job description Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of AMA - Valid Hawaii Occupational Therapist license (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure) - Certified Occupational Therapist (OTR) by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Taxonomy code required at time of hire - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, conflict resolution, creativity/innovation, decision making, customer service, group process facilitation, influence/negotiation, interpersonal relations, oral communication, problem solving, systems thinking, teamwork, and written communication - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness Preferred Qualifications: - Two years of working in acute care and/or physical rehabilitation setting - Experience with Industrial and post-op hand surgery patients2012-04-14 01:33:39United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii131012HIHonolulu, HI27890624http://kp.jobs/xml/27890624/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Account Management Coordinator Location: Honolulu, HI Provides support to account managers in growth and retention efforts, including but not limited to, customer service, open enrollment and marketing activities, for existing Kaiser employer groups. Participates in team approach to provide superior service to internal and external customers. Essential Functions: - First line of contact for existing groups on billing and member enrollment inquires. Addresses and triages inquires when necessary. If inquiry is referred to an internal department, Coordinator to follow up for completion - First line of contact for existing groups regarding Kaiser Permanente and/or group health plan - Assists with Kaiser-on-the-Job (KOJ) and Healthworks requests, including implementation - Assists with off-site group open enrollment events. - Assists with off-site group health fairs - Assists with the preparation of proposals, benefit summaries, contracts and presentations - Coordinates production of marketing collateral, including brochures, flyers, description of services, and display tools used for promotional activities. Supports and coordinates direct mail and other marketing strategies - Facilitates establishment of electronic and self billing, with membership accounting - Assists with coordination of existing group microsite implementation and subsequent management - Assists with COBRA establishment, updates and inquires - Assists with ordering collateral material - Provides support for internal benefits systems - Faciliates updates in Common Membership, including establishment and cancellation of bill groups - Develops, completes, coordinates and monitors contracted agreements with employers for services. Ensures proper processes are in place, including legal approvals and notification of appropriate internal staff on demographic, contract, and any special instructions necessary to achieve successful outcomes - Receives and acts upon complaints by employers, carriers, brokers, regarding program services. Records complaints. Follows-through to the satisfaction of existing groups, either by referral or consultation with appropriate program personnel or others. Refers complex problems to manager or marketing manager. Negotiates with groups both internally and externally to successfully resolve problems that jeopardize relationships with employer groups - Researches market to stay abreast of competitors and pricing. Monitors competitive product developments. Maintains information in group files organized by customer group Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - One year demonstrated sales and marketing experience - Associates degree or equivalent related experience - Valid Hawaii Producer's Accident and Health Insurance license (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure) (must obtain within six months of hire) - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal influence, negotiation, customer service, teamwork, conflict resolution, and problem solving - Demonstrated extensive knowledge of and skill in the word processing, spreadsheet, and mainframe operations relating to collections PC applications Preferred Qualifications: - Sales experience in healthcare industry - Associates degree in business administration, marketing or related field - Knowledge of Kaiser health plan benefits and system2012-04-14 01:33:39United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii131342HIHonolulu, HI27890625http://kp.jobs/xml/27890625/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Pathology Assistant Location: Honolulu, HI Performs and assists in performance of surgical and necropsy examinations. Lays out instruments, prepares remains and performs initial preparation of tissues for study. Handles and maintains accurate identification of various specimens; maintains condition of equipment and clean work area. Essential Functions: - Performs surgical specimen examinations, dissection, gross description and dictation - Assists in preparation and performance of post-mortem examinations - Ascertains proper and legal authorization for necropsy; in case of error or question, initiates procedure to obtain proper authorization - Arranges and coordinates patient's chart and other pertinent data for review with Pathologist - Positions body; performs or assists Pathology Resident in gross dissection; takes measurement; weighs organs; dictates description of procedure and specimens observing presence of foreign objects or adhesions, organ relationships, and presence of body fluids - Prepares and stores tissue. Assists with processing, assessing, and identification of same; obtains specimens for analysis - Photographs body, organs, and other specimens; maintains photographic index - Assures proper restoration of body for acceptable release to funeral director; indicates any biohazards such as contagious diseases or radioactive implants which may be present - Assists in SNOP coding of surgical and necropsy diagnosis and specimens; helps maintain files of SNOP codes - Maintains clean, orderly work area and ensures proper maintenance of instruments and equipment. Orders adequate inventory of supplies, materials and equipment - Instructs and trains assigned personnel, e.g., medical students, medical technicians and technologists, etc., in designated areas of expertise Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - One year of pathology assistant experience - Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution - Demonstrated analytic and diagnostic reasoning skills - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, change management, oral communication, results orientation, systems thinking, teamwork, and written communication - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications Preferred Qualifications: - Six months of experience under direct training of certified pathologist - Preparing histological tissue samples and slides - Completion of training and experience in histology - Certified Pathologists' Assistant (PA) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)2012-04-14 01:33:38United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii130898HIHonolulu, HI27890623http://kp.jobs/xml/27890623/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Patient Advocate - ER Location: Honolulu, HI Under indirect supervision, monitors and assists with patient flow through department. Ensures recognition, respect for and adherence to patient rights. Establishes rapport between staff and public. Facilitates communication and visitation. Ensures patient stay as stress-free as possible. Addresses patient complaints to improve departmental quality of service. Oversees department volunteers. Supports compliance and Principles of Responsibility. Maintains confidentiality. Protects organizational assets. Exhibits ethics and integrity. Adheres to applicable federal and state laws and regulations, accreditation and licensing requirements, policies and procedures. Reports and/or resolves issues of non-compliance. Essential Functions: - Responds to crisis situations. Ensures proper support provided to patients, family members and staff involved - Facilitates communication between patients, visitors and staff - Assists staff in meeting non-medical patient needs to increase comfort and wellbeing in ER - Compiles and reports quality of service results as part of Quality Assurance monitoring. Ensures complaints, identification of problem areas and resolution handled in timely manner - Participates in training new hires. Trains and provides recognition of volunteers in department - Participates in committees and quality improvement activities. Attends continuing education and in-service training programs - Maintains accurate statistical data to evaluate and maintain effective department performance - Fulfills accountability requirements of organization and department and all outside regulatory bodies - Maintains confidentiality of all patient-related information - Follows departmental guidelines to ensure proper coverage for department - Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served - Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service - Adheres to and maintains current knowledge of Principles of Responsibility, applicable federal and state laws and regulations, accreditation and licensing requirements, policies and procedures. Reports and/or resolves issues of non-compliance - On regular, sustained basis, cooperates with other staff members both within and outside department in accomplishment of own job duties as well as assisting others in accomplishing theirs. Serves as team player and role model for other employees in organization, always exhibiting traits of courtesy, caring, helpfulness and respect. Conducts self in service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, cooperative, sensitive, respectful and kind when dealing with members, visitors, public and all employees - Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - One year public contact or related experience - Bachelor's degree in social services or related field - Current BLS for Health care Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, change management, conflict resolution, decision making, customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, problem solving, quality management, teamwork, and written communication - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking, understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness Preferred Qualifications: - Certification for Domestic Violence - RTS Bereavement Counselor Certification - Rape Crisis Counselor Training - CISD-Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Certification - Health care experience - Post high school coursework in medical terminology - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database in pc applications2012-04-14 01:33:37United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii130507HIHonolulu, HI27890619http://kp.jobs/xml/27890619/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Business Systems Analyst Senior Location: Honolulu, HI Manages strategic, multi-departmental projects and sets goals, timelines, and objectives. Designs, develops, and implements solutions to systems needs and user training programs. Serves as representative to national program and/or other organizations and serves as liaison between user, vendor, and IT. Provides client-based consultative resources to departments. May facilitate analyses in areas of operational methods and systems improvement and application of quantitative analysis techniques. Essential Functions: - In collaboration with various departments, analyzes and identifies users' needs and establishes computer systems requirements - Participates in work teams to develop and implement application systems; addresses client requirements, dynamic technologies, priorities and targeted schedule dates and timelines - Manages development and deployment of information systems - Designs, plans, and facilitates use of management tools, monitoring tools, decision support models, and operational studies in operations and methods improvement - Serves as liaison between user, vendor, and IT - Designs, develops, and implements user training programs; conducts training and provides technical and problem-resolution support to end users; mentors and coaches staff on application of techniques and programs - Acquires and interprets data for decision making and provides decision support and analyses; may prepare and present written reports and oral presentations to leadership - Ensures data integrity, maintains systems security and standards, and compliance with regulatory requirements; oversees data input and recommends modifications as needed - Develops and implements appropriate QA and QI metrics to foster continued quality improvement - Ensures systems availability, participates in development of service level agreements, and responds to service calls as needed. - Communicates with other regions to facilitate program improvements and learnings - Aligns systems and processes to organizational standards; develops technical and operational policies and procedures as related to systems implementation - Serves on committees and other professional organizations to promote interests and goals of organization - Provides work direction and oversees staff - Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Five years of clinical information systems or related experience or equivalent related education - Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, medical technology, or related field or equivalent related experience - Project management experience, including working with cross-functional teams - Demonstrated knowledge of client server technology, network, telecommunication and data center operations and production - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, oral communication, teamwork, team building, problem solving, coaching, group process facilitation, influence, negotiation, strategic thinking, results orientation, written communication, planning, project management, analysis, leadership, and change management - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and multi-media presentation PC applications - (Laboratory only) Five years clinical and anatomical laboratory experience, including experience with laboratory systems - (Diagnostic Imaging only) Three years diagnostic imaging experience including experience with systems and equipment Preferred Qualifications: - Six years of senior consultant or analyst experience in healthcare - Master's degree in business administration, healthcare administration, public health, or related field - Knowledge of healthcare industry and HMO, including service delivery and information systems - Knowledge of statistical probability and research design, computer simulation, and quantitative modeling techniques - Knowledge and experience in department specific area of responsibility - 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 - 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 procedures2012-04-14 01:33:36United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii129975HIHonolulu, HI27890616http://kp.jobs/xml/27890616/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Project Manager Senior Location: Honolulu, HI Leads and provides expert technical leadership to multi-faceted projects. Sets strategic direction of projects and develops project plans. Provides high quality and cost effective project management, analytic support services, and technical expertise for broad array of issues. Leads projects of complex scope in-depth analysis and evaluation of various factors. Works on projects broad in scope and may involve multiple functional areas and/or span across service areas. Exercises judgment within generally defined practices/policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining results. Essential Functions: - Leads and provides expert technical leadership to multi-faceted projects; sets strategic direction of projects; develops project plans which identify key issues, problems, approaches, performance metrics, and resources required; designs processes to address identified problems - Establishes team membership and negotiates time commitments and resource allocation; provides staff leadership to multi-disciplinary teams; manages work of outside consultants; motivates team members and facilitates team meetings; acts as liaison, problem solver, and facilitator; cultivates and reinforces appropriate group values, norms, and behaviors; provides guidance to team on performance and productivity issues - Designs research plans for data gathering and analysis; actively participates or may lead in analyzing data and developing recommendations and action plans - Is accountable for development of project documentation for leadership and clients to facilitate sharing of project outcomes and best practices; plans and facilitates meetings; makes formal presentations to various audiences - Establishes procedures regarding implementation of project outcome; assesses project impact on workforce; may include developing training program for different levels of audiences; instructs and educates on all aspects of project - Additional functions as listed in the complete job description Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Five years of consultant, analyst, management experience, or equivalent related education - Project management and project lead experience - Bachelor's degree in business administration, public health, economics, management or industrial engineering, or related field, or equivalent related experience - Broad working knowledge and business acumen of health care industry - Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, identify key business issues, and develop appropriate action plans from multi-disciplinary perspectives and move change processes across entire organization - Demonstrated ability to conduct and interpret quantitative and qualitative analyses - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, change management, decision making, customer service, influence, interpersonal relations, oral communication, problem solving, project management, quality management, results orientation, systems thinking, team building, teamwork, and written communication - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications Preferred Qualifications: - Project management experience in healthcare - Master's degree in business administration, public health, economics, management or industrial engineering, or related field2012-04-14 01:33:36United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii129974HIHonolulu, HI27890615http://kp.jobs/xml/27890615/jobUSAHiloTitle: LPN - Clinic (Meds) Location: Hilo, HI Under direction of Registered Nurse and medical orders of the Practitioner, provides direct and indirect nursing care in outpatient setting. Orients and serves as a resource to LPN Clinic/Meds II as needed. Essential Functions: - Reviews and prepares medical records for assigned patients; initiates follow-up for medical record as requested; reviews patients' needs; identifies and prepares orders for needs of patient for authorization by practitioner and may accept verbal orders per policy; observes, collects, and documents new information on patient; informs RN or practitioners regarding incomplete data, new observation or abnormal/unusual data - Demonstrates and applies competency in basic nursing skills and use of equipment; maintains current knowledge and skills needed to perform position; attends and participates in staff meetings as needed; participates in projects as requested - Assigns basic nursing tasks to unlicensed personnel as appropriate and according to department/unit standards; provides clear directions; acts as resource person to unlicensed staff; follows-up on assigned care to ensure it is given per standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines - Follows discharge plan developed by Physician or RN; processes and/or follows-up with referrals as directed by practitioners; provides instruction and pre-printed information to patients as directed by RN and/or Practitioners, observes and documents patient/family response to instructions and reports any concerns - Provides educational materials to patients and reviews printed instructions with patients; collaborates with RN to revise teaching plan when needed - Implements basic nursing procedures per plan of care; administers treatments and medications as prescribed practitioner; performs point of care testing as authorized; provides laboratory, x-ray and other reports to practitioner for review; notifies patients of normal results as directed by practitioner; considers special needs of different age groups when providing care; sets priorities of care based on acuity of patients - Orients and serves as a resource to LPN Clinic/Meds II and unlicensed personnel as needed; demonstrates and instructs other team members in use of vendor specific products and /or department/unit standards and procedures - Additional essential functions as listed in the complete job description Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Twelve months (2080 hours) of LPN experience - Hawaii State Board of Nursing approved curriculum for LPN licensure - Valid Hawaii LPN License (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure) - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in conflict resolution, customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, problem solving, teamwork, and written communication - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness Preferred Qualifications: - Acute care nursing experience - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing and spreadsheet PC applications2012-03-29 20:08:25United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii123372HIHilo, HI27493351http://kp.jobs/xml/27493351/jobUSAWaipahuTitle: LPN - Clinic I (Meds) Location: Waipahu, HI Under direction of Registered Nurse and medical orders of the Practitioner, provides direct and indirect nursing care in outpatient setting. Orients and serves as a resource to LPN Clinic/Meds II as needed. Essential Functions: - Reviews and prepares medical records for assigned patients; initiates follow-up for medical record as requested; reviews patients' needs; identifies and prepares orders for needs of patient for authorization by practitioner and may accept verbal orders per policy; observes, collects, and documents new information on patient; informs RN or practitioners regarding incomplete data, new observation or abnormal/unusual data - Demonstrates and applies competency in basic nursing skills and use of equipment; maintains current knowledge and skills needed to perform position; attends and participates in staff meetings as needed; participates in projects as requested - Assigns basic nursing tasks to unlicensed personnel as appropriate and according to department/unit standards; provides clear directions; acts as resource person to unlicensed staff; follows-up on assigned care to ensure it is given per standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines - Follows discharge plan developed by Physician or RN; processes and/or follows-up with referrals as directed by practitioners; provides instruction and pre-printed information to patients as directed by RN and/or Practitioners, observes and documents patient/family response to instructions and reports any concerns - Provides educational materials to patients and reviews printed instructions with patients; collaborates with RN to revise teaching plan when needed - Implements basic nursing procedures per plan of care; administers treatments and medications as prescribed practitioner; performs point of care testing as authorized; provides laboratory, x-ray and other reports to practitioner for review; notifies patients of normal results as directed by practitioner; considers special needs of different age groups when providing care; sets priorities of care based on acuity of patients - Orients and serves as a resource to LPN Clinic/Meds II and unlicensed personnel as needed; demonstrates and instructs other team members in use of vendor specific products and /or department/unit standards and procedures - Additional essential functions as listed in the complete job description Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Twelve months (2080 hours) of LPN experience - Hawaii State Board of Nursing approved curriculum for LPN licensure - Valid Hawaii LPN License (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure) - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in conflict resolution, customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, problem solving, teamwork, and written communication - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness Preferred Qualifications: - Acute care nursing experience - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing and spreadsheet PC applications2012-03-24 18:37:28United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii127086HIWaipahu, HI27370549http://kp.jobs/xml/27370549/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Director - Account Management Location: Honolulu, HI Lead the Hawaii Region Account Management team for Small, Mid, and Large Group to achieve membership and margin targets. Leads the Regional Account Management team to execute established strategy, including growth of existing membership and group retention. Coordinates the efforts of the entire geographically-based Account Management team to achieve membership and margin targets. Leads a market planning process, engaging and collaborating with Hospital and Medical Group leadership. Represent Account Management in the region and builds confidence in our capabilities and performance. Supervises assigned staff. Essential Functions: - Provides Strategic Leadership - Leads the small, mid, and large Account Management team to execute established strategy - Leads a planning process in collaboration with Hospital and Medical Group leadership - Positions the organization by building external relationships with key customers and channels - Collaborates on the development of account-specific strategies on key accounts, with the strategic accounts business line leadership and account managers - Use business line expertise and market intelligence to provide input to small, mid, and large business line strategy - Provides direction and holds staff accountable for book of business membership and margin targets - Identifies resources needed for the account management team to achieve organizational performance goals - Conducts activities that enable staff to successfully manage change - Leads a Business Line planning process with the locally based Business Line staff - Develops and leverages partnership with Medical Group and the delivery system - Leads the ongoing effort to educate, inform and influence Medical Group and operations leadership about the marketplace and what Kaiser Permanente must do to be successful - Leads a market planning process, engaging and collaborating with Medical Group and regional leadership - Builds confidence of regional leadership in the direction, competence and performance of the Account Management organization - Coordinates the interactions of all Account Management staff in the region with regional leadership - Orchestrates the involvement of Medical Group and operations leadership with key purchasers and brokers - Hires, trains, supervises, counsels, disciplines, and terminates assigned staff as appropriate. - Communicates goals, objectives, accountabilities, priorities, and authority parameters to assigned staff Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Ten years of sales management and broker business development experience in the health care industry - Three years ofmanagement experience - Bachelor's degree - Valid Hawaii Producer's Accident and Health Insurance license (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure) (must obtain within 90 days of hire) - Must possess and successfully demonstrate the required competencies of business acumen, strategic thinking, negotiation, influence, coaching, and problem solving skills; consultative selling skills Preferred Qualifications: - Fifteen years of sales management and broker business development experience in the health care industry - Master's degree or evidence of ongoing educational development2012-03-23 21:38:00United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii128738HIHonolulu, HI27359006http://kp.jobs/xml/27359006/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Director - Sales Location: Honolulu, HI Lead Kaiser Permanente regional sales resources to achieve membership and margin targets through multiple channels in the small, mid, and large group market segments. Supervises assigned staff. Essential Functions: - Provides leadership and direction to the front line sales team who are accountable for achieving regional sales and margin results - Develops and implements sales strategies to ensure regional membership targets and margin objectives are achieved through multiple channels - Establishes and maintains productive business relationships to ensure sales productivity in the small, mid, and large group market segments - Represents Kaiser Permanente in regional broker associations and community functions - Organizes and aligns regional sales resources based on broker opportunity and potential - Develops sales strategy to favorably position small, mid, and large group product and pricing strategies - Evaluates the sales process to ensure growth targets are met - Provides analysis and develops metrics and processes to measure productivity and performance of sales teams, regional broker channel, products and pricing strategies - Develops and implements sales policy and common sales processes to improve efficiency and performance - Initiates, develops and implements a set of cross-functional team projects to improve sales performance with Pricing, Products, CSC and other key departments - Contributes to development of incentive plans that motivate sales teams to achieve regional membership and margin targets - Contributes to the development of broker reward programs to motivate regional broker channel sales productivity - Develops business practices to ensure the seamless hand-off new group sales - Develops and implements corrective action plan if sales performance from regional broker channel is falling behind targets - Presents regional sales strategies and results to Executive Regional Leadership - Establish a coaching and staff development culture and accountability - Align management to sales executive ratios to optimize coaching opportunities - Build on the use of competency based hiring practices and implement new sales executive training program - Develop sales skills of staff positions - Develop performance assessment tools to measure the performance and collaboration of each member on the sales team - Hires, trains, supervises, counsels, disciplines, and terminates assigned staff as appropriate - Communicates goals, objectives, accountabilities, priorities, and authority parameters to assigned staff Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Eight years of sales management and broker business development experience in the health care industry - Three years of management experience - Bachelor's degree. - Valid Hawaii Producer's Accident and Health Insurance license (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure) (must obtain within 90 days of hire) - Must possess and successfully demonstrate the required competencies of business acumen, strategic thinking, negotiation, influence, coaching and problem solving skills and consultative selling skills Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree or evidence of ongoing educational development2012-03-22 23:37:42United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii128478HIHonolulu, HI27332031http://kp.jobs/xml/27332031/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: ED Technician I Location: Honolulu, HI Under direct supervision of registered nurse or provider, performs variety of technical, semi-technical, clerical and patient attending duties, participates in instruction of patients and family members and works cooperatively with staff and other departments. Assists nursing supervisor in orienting, training, coaching, mentoring, and evaluating emergency department tech staff; works with nursing supervisor and appropriate staff to implement training and monitoring measurements. Participates in committees and/or department processes to design, plan, coordinate and implement improvements. Essential Functions: - Establishes and maintains open communication; relays pertinent information to staff members in own department or other departments; assures information is accurate and complete - Reports and records vital signs, tests, procedures and pertinent data and observations related to patient care duties within scope of practice - Administers approved medications and treatments to patients in accordance with guidelines, policies and procedures, and as delegated by nursing supervisor and ordered by practitioner with prescriptive authority - Provides written instructions and/or educational materials to patients and family members; reinforces written materials provided by privileged practitioner or registered nurse - Transports patients, equipment and supplies from one location to another; assists with lifting as needed - Performs chest compressions in cardiac arrests - Maintains clean, safe and well equipped environment for patients and staff - Utilizes universal precautions during patient care and related activities; maintains awareness of infection control and emergency preparedness procedures - Participates in economical utilization of supplies; assures that emergency equipment and supply inventories are maintained and available for use - Participates in staff meetings regularly; participates in projects as requested - Works with nursing supervisor and appropriate staff to implement training and monitoring measurements; assists in orienting, training, coaching and mentoring of emergency department tech staff; assists nursing supervisor in monitoring and evaluating tech staff performance - Participates in committees and/or department processes to design, plan, coordinate and implement improvements; identifies and resolves issues related to department processes; recommends improvement ideas and suggestions; collaborates with others to implement department processes - Assembles decontamination equipment and participates in disaster procedures as assigned by Incident Commander - Practices within organizational, departmental and Emergency Services specific standards, policies, procedures, processes, protocols or guidelines; practices in accordance with departmental scope of service and Emergency Department Tech scope of practice; works as part of the health care team Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of one-year of emergency services experience or related background and experience - High school diploma or equivalent (GED) - Completion of course in basic cardiology or EKG - Completion of basic pharmacology course and training as Mobile Intensive Care Technician (MICT or EMT-P), Army Medical Specialist, Navy Corpsman or nursing student who has completed one or more semesters of an accredited registered nursing program with clinical coursework and practicum - Completion of training in one or more: Intermediate or Advanced EKG, 12 Lead EKG, or Drugs and Electrolytes - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association - Knowledge of and skill in customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, teamwork, and written communication - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness Preferred Qualifications: - Completion of Emergency Nurses' Association sponsored courses: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (NPC) - Completion of American Heart Association courses: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support - Completion of Intermediate, Advanced, or 12-Lead EKG course2012-03-22 23:37:41United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii119374HIHonolulu, HI27332028http://kp.jobs/xml/27332028/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: ED Technician II Location: Honolulu, HI Under direct supervision of registered nurse or provider, performs variety of technical, semi-technical, clerical and patient attending duties. Participates in instruction of patients and family members and works cooperatively with staff and other departments Essential Functions: - Establishes and maintains open communication; relays pertinent information to staff members in own department or other departments; assures information is accurate and complete - Reports and records vital signs, tests, procedures and pertinent data and observations related to patient care duties within scope of practice - Administers approved medications and treatments to patients in accordance with guidelines, policies and procedures, and as delegated by nursing supervisor and ordered by practitioner with prescriptive authority - Provides written instructions and/or educational materials to patients and family members; reinforces written materials provided by privileged practitioner or registered nurse - Transports patients, equipment and supplies from one location to another; assists with lifting as needed - Performs chest compressions in cardiac arrests - Maintains clean, safe and well equipped environment for patients and staff - Utilizes universal precautions during patient care and related activities; maintains awareness of infection control and emergency preparedness procedures - Participates in economical utilization of supplies; assures that emergency equipment and supply inventories are maintained and available for use - Participates in staff meetings regularly; participates in projects as requested - Works with nursing supervisor and appropriate staff to implement training and monitoring measurements; assists in orienting, training, coaching and mentoring of emergency department tech staff; assists nursing supervisor in monitoring and evaluating tech staff performance - Participates in committees and/or department processes to design, plan, coordinate and implement improvements; identifies and resolves issues related to department processes; recommends improvement ideas and suggestions; collaborates with others to implement department processes - Assembles decontamination equipment and participates in disaster procedures as assigned by Incident Commander - Practices within organizational, departmental and Emergency Services specific standards, policies, procedures, processes, protocols or guidelines; practices in accordance with departmental scope of service and Emergency Department Tech scope of practice; works as part of the health care team Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Six months of emergency services experience or related background and experience - High school diploma or equivalent (GED) - Completion of course in basic cardiology or EKG - Completion of training as Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B), Army Medical Specialist, Navy Corpsman, or nursing student who has completed one or more semesters of an accredited registered nursing program with clinical coursework and practicum - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Knowledge of and skill in customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, teamwork, and written communication - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness Preferred Qualifications: - Completion of Emergency Nurses' Association sponsored courses: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (NPC) - Completion of American Heart Association courses: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support - Completion of Intermediate, Advanced, or 12-Lead EKG course2012-03-22 23:37:41United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii118296HIHonolulu, HI27332027http://kp.jobs/xml/27332027/jobUSAKailuaTitle: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Senior Location: Kailua, HI Under direction of Department Manager & under medical direction of Physician Section Head, performs diagnostic ultrasonographic procedures. Provides quality patient care for assigned patients throughout scanning process. Trains & orients staff members as assigned. Supports compliance & Principles of Responsibility. Maintains confidentiality. Protects organizational assets. Exhibits ethics & integrity. Adheres to applicable federal & state laws & regulations, accreditation & licensing requirements, policies & procedures. Reports &/or resolves issues of non-compliance. Essential Functions: - Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures as requested by referring physicians. Selects proper transducer frequency & diameter for performance of exam. Utilizes ancillary devices (oscilloscopes, cameras, VCRs) to obtain hard copy records of exams - Processes films using departmental automatic film processors. Recognizes electronic equipment limitations. Recognizes significance of all structures visualized sonographically. Determines artifacts as well as normal or abnormal anatomy. Differentiates normal & pathological processes & extends scope of studies appropriate to comprehensive final study - Remains able to deviate from normal techniques when necessary to provide a wider latitude of visualization. Collaborates w/ referring physicians & contributes technical & professional knowledge to final diagnostic impression or report. Provides technical & nursing aid for surgical biopsy & aspiration procedures - Performs periodic calibrations & adjustments of ultrasound equipment - Trains & orients other staff sonographers as directed - Receives patients, verifies patients' identity & explains & prepares patient for procedures. Provides for their privacy, mental & physical comfort & safety while in Department - Emphasizes personalized & individualized patient care atmosphere - Correlates patient's clinical history w/ test to be performed. Consults w/ radiologists after reviewing data, determines appropriate ultrasound procedure - Remains knowledgeable & current regarding technological advances in field of diagnostic medical sonography - Perpetuates self-development & education - Performs any related tasks which are in best interest for comfort, safety & well being of patient, public & fellow employees & which permit Department to render high quality health care delivery - Promotes & maintains productive & harmonious inter- & intra-departmental working relations - Demonstrates knowledge, skills, & abilities necessary to provide care &/or service appropriate to age groups served - Demonstrates knowledge, skills, & abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care &/or service - On regular, sustained basis, cooperates w/ other staff members both w/in & outside department in accomplishment of own job duties as well as assisting others in accomplishing theirs. Serves as team player & role model for other employees in Organization always exhibiting traits of courtesy, caring, helpfulness & respect. Conducts oneself in service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, cooperative, sensitive, respectful & kind when dealing w/ members, visitors, public & all employees - Performs other duties & accepts responsibility as assigned - Additional essential functions as listed in the complete job description Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Two years of plus post-graduate experience, including experience or successful completion of training program (pre-hire, post-hire, or on-the-job) in area of specialty, if applicable - Graduate from an approved ultrasound training program recognized by CAHEA - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, problem solving, teamwork, and written communication - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness Preferred Qualifications: - Associate's degree2012-03-21 18:14:57United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii127776HIKailua, HI27296473http://kp.jobs/xml/27296473/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Product Development Manager Location: Honolulu, HI Coordinates and facilitates design, development and implementation of new products (product development). Monitors performance and facilitates continuous improvement efforts for existing products, consistent with our overall organizational strategy and product strategies (product management). In cooperation with Health Plan administration and care delivery, coordinates multi-disciplinary activities associated with implementation and ongoing management of new products. Essential Functions: - In partnership with leadership, leads development of customer-focused new product design, performance and policies. Understands key market trends. Anticipates and identifies changes needed to keep product offering competitive. Ensures new product designs are implemented consistently in the market - Initiates and leads product performance efforts to improve competitiveness of product to enrolled employer groups and prospective groups. Analyzes market research on target groups. Develops feasible services to meet group needs - Facilitates process and product improvements supporting product strategies and organizational goals including development of marketing materials, rates, regulatory review processes, and other processes necessary to manage products on an ongoing basis - Consults with Product Specialist and Benefit Administration on all new benefit plan and rider designs to assure alignment with existing benefit plans and regulatory issues - Builds strong cross-functional relationships. Facilitates cross-functional teams and work streams. Ensures smooth implementation of new products. Ensures all stakeholders are engaged in process. Develops consensus with health plan, clinic operations and medical group on new products or additional services. Ensures all new products can be administered consistently and accurately prior to offering - Delivers development and implementation of new products within established timelines and for managing project budgets - Coordinates product launch activities with internal implementation and administration activities conducted by Health Plan administration - Monitors financial and operating performance of products to identify issues and recommend changes needed. Coordinates with Product Specialist on benefit plan design issues/changes if appropriate - Understands and communicates all aspects of new product positioning strategy, processes and policies. Develops training, support and outreach tools for stakeholders - Develops ongoing product management process that includes reporting financial, utilization and service, and feedback mechanisms to key stakeholders and leadership to correct, stabilize and grow membership - Builds and maintains equitable business relations with vendor/partner. Negotiates vendor/partner financial and/or or performance agreements and contracts (e.g., KPIC) - Collaborates with outside organizations, consultants and employer groups to develop proposals for new products and services or joint ventures; Collaborates with Program Office and inter-regional work groups on implementation of program-wide product offerings - Serves on inter-regional committees related to product development. Acts as consultant to other regions on product development activities. Maintains current knowledge of related program developments in other regions - Maintains current knowledge of developments and trends in health plan and workforce health. Reads, studies, and analyzes relevant material. Participates in relevant discussions, meetings or conferences Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Four years of health care administration, operations or related experience - Supervisory/lead or project management experience - master's degree in business, marketing, strategy, healthcare administration, or related field, or equivalent related experience - Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare industry, workforce health, marketing and sales concepts and processes, and product development process - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, conflict resolution, creativity/innovation, decision making, group presentations, group process facilitation, influence, interpersonal relations, oral communication, problem solving, project management, public relations, quality management, results orientation, systems thinking, teamwork, and written communication - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications2012-03-20 19:50:00United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii126916HIHonolulu, HI27269770http://kp.jobs/xml/27269770/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Supervisor - Histology Location: Honolulu, HI Under indirect supervision, performs a variety of duties pertaining to preparation of tissue specimens by treating with chemicals, slicing, mounting on glass slides and staining for microscopic examination and analysis by Pathologist; plans, schedules and coordinates work of subordinates. Is responsible for training new employees. Assesses and manages development and deployment of histology resources to achieve laboratory and regional strategic goals. Plans short and long term operating and capital requirements. Facilitates, coordinates, liaisons with, and communicates histology business needs to Hawaii region partners. Participates on national vendor, pathology and histology committees. Coordinates, guides, and interprets departmental structure, function, accountability, responsibility, lines of authority and requirements/qualifications. Serves as educator to the histology team. Supervises assigned staff. Essential Functions: - Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and establishes goals to meet objectives; implements changes - Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance - Assists in developing, modifying and executing company policies, which affect immediate operations - Maintains and monitors facility; emphasizes safety, customer service, efficient workflow, and regulatory compliance; develops techniques to ensure effective, economical and efficient use of equipment, supplies, and facility - Coordinates, guides, and interprets departmental structure, function, accountability, responsibility, lines of authority and requirements/qualifications - Works on issues where analysis of situation or data requires review of relevant factors - Utilizes strategies and policies when selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results - Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action - Sets team objectives and contribute to individual department's tactical execution of strategy - Encourages employee development by providing growth/learning opportunities. - Promotes team's commitment to changes required - Plans and establishes a course of action for team or unit, establishes priorities to accomplish goals allocate resources and track results - Initiates required improvements to business process in order to achieve business results and appropriate solutions for customers - Manages financial aspects of the team or unit, accountable for direct budget - Directs work teams to develop and implement application systems. Addresses client requirements, dynamic technologies, priorities and targeted schedule dates and timelines - Receives, properly records, and accessions specimens of tissues from surgical or diagnostic cases and from autopsies - Impregnates sections with paraffin; dehydrates, clears, and impregnates tissue using automated tissue processor as necessary; imbeds tissues in paraffin for sectioning - Cuts and stains thin sections of specimens, using various types of routine or special microtome knives and stains; mounts and labels stained specimens on microscope slides - Performs variety of duties including tissue fixation techniques, processing, embedding, sectioning, routine and special staining, immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence - Examines sample of stained slides with microscope to ascertain that results are satisfactory and determines when prescribed techniques and apparatus should be modified to meet special conditions and to expedite diagnosis - Additional essential functions as listed in the complete job description Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Three years of supervisory/team lead or equivalent experience - Three years of working experience in Histology department - Bachelor's degree in health science, biology or related field. or related field or equivalent related experience - Certified Histotechnologist (HTL) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory principles, equipment and operations. Manual IHC and Special stain experience - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, decision making, customer service, group process facilitation, influence, interpersonal relations, oral communication, problem solving, project management, quality management, systems thinking, team building, teamwork and written communication - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in the word processing, spreadsheets, database and other PC applications Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree in health science, biology or related field. or related field or equivalent related experience2012-03-20 19:50:00United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii128277HIHonolulu, HI27269775http://kp.jobs/xml/27269775/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Product Development Specialist Location: Honolulu, HI Assures the successful implementation of new and changed products and benefits for commercial, governmental and individual lines of business and Workforce Health programs. Monitors the performance of existing products and programs and facilitates continuous improvement activities within the region that are consistent with the overall Kaiser Permanente (KP) organizational strategy. Essential Functions: - Implement new and changed products and benefits. Administer and maintain existing products and benefits in partnership with Product Development & HealthWorks staff, other MSBD staff, health plan and care delivery system partners, external vendors and Program Office staff. Use subject matter expertise, project management skills and systems knowledge to assure that new and changed products, benefits and programs are implemented & maintained in a timely and accurate manner - Administer vendor relationships for health plan and ancillary products and HealthWorks programs. Act as a liaison between KP and the vendor for issues such as vendor performance reporting, contract maintenance, customer inquiries and system problem-solving. Assure that KP systems are properly administering vendor contract. Communicate vendor performance issues to KP leadership - Research, analyze and make recommendations about proposed product and benefit changes. Consider clinical, pricing, regulatory, market research, operational issues and other necessary information. Assure alignment between existing plan or benefit design, administration and implementation of recommended changes. Understand and assist in implementation of state or other regulatory mandated benefits changes - Develop and maintain training materials and department website resources. Conduct in-services and trainings to internal customers as needed on KP products and programs - Provide subject matter expertise to internal and external customers related to product development, maintenance issues and problem-solving opportunities Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Three years of health plan product and benefits management, administration or related experience - Three years of project management experience - Three years of experience in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications - bachelor's degree in business administration, healthcare administration or related field or equivalent related experience - Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications: - Managed care experience - Sales & marketing experience - Group process facilitation experience - Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification - Training and presentation skills - Working knowledge of state and federal regulations - Knowledge of worksite wellness and health promotion programs2012-03-20 19:50:00United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii127982HIHonolulu, HI27269774http://kp.jobs/xml/27269774/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Certified Neonatal Clinician Location: Honolulu, HI Under indirect supervision, provides direct patient care including assessment, diagnosis, treatment & technical procedures to a group of normal-to-high risk infants. Manages neonatal caseload with physician consultation & collaboration. Serves as patient & family advocate in identifying healthcare needs & actions for neonatal cases. Coordinates pre- & post-operative care activities for normal-to-high risk infants. Supports neonatal units during crisis situations. Utilizes planning, implementation, & evaluation in formulating neonatal diagnosis & intervention. Essential Functions: - Interprets antenatal/perinatal health history. Assesses gestational age - Performs resuscitation of newborns in delivery room & in Neonatal Units with use of bag & mask, laryngoscopy, endotracheal intubation, cardiac compressions, intravenous access & emergency medications - Performs physical exams & evaluations on infants in the Delivery, Neonatal & Mother-Baby Units - Performs specialized procedures on high-risk infants to include umbilical artery & vein catheterization, endotracheal intubation, suprapubic bladder tap, lumbar puncture, peripheral central venous catheterization, peripheral artery catheterization, needle aspiration of pneumothorax, sepsis work-ups & other procedures following clinical competencies for advanced practice - Orders/Interprets lab tests, radiographs & routine diagnostics to include routine Newborn Screening, head ultrasounds, ophthalmic retinal, & outpatient evaluation - Prescribes phototherapy. antimicrobial therapy & enteral/parenteral nutrition & supplements - Makes rounds on designated patients. Evaluates care & progress. Develops plan & writes orders - Documents admission history & physicals, resuscitations, assessments, procedures, progress notes & discharge summaries - Collaborates with attending MD regarding treatment plan of assigned infants - Develops, implements, reviews & revises standards/procedures/protocols for Neonatal Care - Facilitates patient care communication & information by participating in patient rounds & functioning as patient & family advocate - Recommends medical & nursing care measures to improve care of infants in neonatal units - Serves as clinical resource to staff. Identifies learning needs of staff. Implements formal & informal educational programs - Represents nursing & Kaiser Permanente to community & professional organizations. Consults with colleagues within Kaiser & in other health care delivery systems - Develops practice guidelines that reflect current research, trends, & technology in the Neonatal Units - Keeps current with legal & risk management issues & implications for advanced nursing practice - May prescribe medications - May perform patient care to the extent necessary to maintain clinical expertise, competency & licensing necessary to fulfill job responsibilities & to direct the provision of care on the unit - May perform patient care to the extent necessary to maintain clinical expertise, competency & licensing necessary to fulfill job responsibilities & to direct the provision of care on the unit - Additional essential functions as listed in the complete job description Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Two years of experience in neonatal care - master's degree in Nursing - Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - Valid Hawaii RN License (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure) - Valid Hawaii APRN Recognition (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State recognition) - Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) by the National Certification Corporation (NCC) as accepted by the Hawaii State Board of Nursing - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Skilled in patient advocate role to ensure patient centered focus - Strong patient assessment skills - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in leadership, teaching, interpersonal relations, customer service, problem solving, and decision making Preferred Qualifications: - One year of Nurse Practitioner in an acute care setting - Valid Hawaii APRN Recognition with Prescriptive Authority (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State APRN prescriptive authority)2012-03-13 18:21:12United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii125599HIHonolulu, HI27105095http://kp.jobs/xml/27105095/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Infection Control Program Manager - Hospital Location: Honolulu, HI Manages planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of infection prevention and control program in the hospital. Collaborates with and makes recommendations to Hospital leadership to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies. Assures Hospital policies and procedures in compliance with regulatory standards. Identifies and implements infection control goals and objectives related to surveillance, data analysis and reporting, infection prevention and control practices. Integrates programs/services with departmental, Hospital, and organizational goals. Serves as resource in educating patients and staff. Collaborates with Quality, Safety & Service division on regional initiatives. Essential Functions: - Designs and implements surveillance/prevention programs for hospital/Hospital Service Departments procedure-related infections - Monitors and reports on infection trends in the hospital and hospital service departments. Develops applicable interventions - Initiates epidemiological investigations of significant clusters of infection - Institutes appropriate corrective action to protect patients and employees from transmission of communicable diseases - Investigates patient, physician, staff, and visitor exposure to communicable disease at the Hospital and Hospital Service Departments. Coordinates follow-up of exposed persons - Develops, implements, and conducts ongoing education programs in compliance with regulatory requirements and meeting customer needs - Collaborates with Hospital leadership of outside agencies in case of infections or outbreaks of infection in members cared for in outside facilities - Ensures Hospital compliance with bloodborne pathogen and TB exposure requirements of state and federal agencies - Assists Hawaii State Department of Health in investigation of cases of communicable disease. - Respresents and communicates the Hospital and Hospital Service Departments Infection Control issues and metrics on the Regional Infection Control Committee - Serves as active member and consultant on various hospital and clinic committees - Consults to hospital and clinic staff and patients - Coordinates special projects (e.g., National Hand Hygiene Initiative) - Collaborates with Quality, Safety & Service division on regional initiatives - May perform patient care to the extent necessary to maintain clinical expertise, competency, and licensing necessary to fulfill job responsibilities and to direct the provision of care on the unit. - Provides direct patient care on an as needed basis. Provides services that are within scope of license and in compliance with all legal, regulatory, and policy requirements relevant to clinical role performed - Incorporates the KP Nursing Vision, Model and Values through out their Nursing Practice Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Three years of infection control, medical laboratory, case finding surveillance, education, and/or prevention programs experience or related experience - bachelor's degree in science or related field or equivalent related experience - Valid Hawaii RN license (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure) - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Certified Infection Control Professional (CIC) by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) (must obtain within one year of hire) - Demonstrated knowledge of relevant state, federal and accreditation agency requirements - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in influence, group presentations, oral communication, written communication, problem solving (e.g., analysis), quality management, and systems thinking2012-03-13 18:21:12United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii126595HIHonolulu, HI27105097http://kp.jobs/xml/27105097/jobUSAWailukuTitle: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Location: Wailuku, HI Consults with pharmacy leadership, physicians and interdisciplinary team members on the development, implementation and utilization of approved protocols to provide pharmaceutical care. Manages the development and/or implementation of regional drug initiatives or other formulary management activities. Serves as a primary preceptor for the pharmacy student and residency program. Provides pharmaceutical care by performing various patient-focused clinical, educational, informative, and distributive functions in ambulatory care as an interdisciplinary team member in support of patients, practitioners, and ancillary staff. Ensures appropriate, cost-effective drug utilization while maintaining and enhancing patient care. Essential Functions: - Takes leadership role in development, implementation, and coordination of regional, hospital, or hospital-based drug initiatives or other formulary management activities - Researches and organizes patient-specific information; documents patient medication histories; recommends or reviews laboratory tests to assess patient response to drug therapy; identifies medication therapy problems as appropriate - Designs appropriate pharmacotherapeutic regimens; integrates patient-specific disease and drug information, current practice standards, ethical issues, and quality-of-life issues, and pharmacoeconomic principles - Recommends pharmacotherapeutic regimens and corresponding monitoring plans to prescribers in way that is systematic, logical, and secures consensus from prescriber and patient; utilizes patient interview/assessment skills, current literature-supported evidence and practices, drug initiative information, and established protocols - Monitors data and modifies pharmacotherapeutic plans as necessary - May perform limited physical examinations, such as blood pressure and glucose measurement, for the purpose of providing medication management services - Documents pharmaceutical care activities in patients' medical records or clinical information system - Establishes relationships with physicians and facility leaders to successfully partner on drug therapy issues; balances cost and quality issues - Participates in establishing disease state management protocols in coordination with HPMG physicians, Clinic Nursing, Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee - Participates, as appropriate, in development and/or implementation of regional drug initiatives or other formulary management activities - Provides patient-specific verbal or written consultations, including pharmacotherapy and pharmacokinetic, to healthcare practitioners - Provides pharmaceutical care services for defined high risk patient populations; ensures continuity of pharmaceutical care and optimal utilization of resources to and from acute and ambulatory patient-care settings; collaborates with inpatient/outpatient pharmacist or established Regional disease management program(s) for follow-up with high-risk discharges - Designs effective medication-use education for patients and caregivers; provides one-on-one counseling to patients and caregivers, including information on drug therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, and handling - Adapts effective strategies for communicating with non-English speaking patients or those who are otherwise impaired (e.g., blind, deaf, cognitively impaired, illiterate) - Leads regional medication management and formulary education programs to promote appropriate, cost-effective prescribing - Additional essential functions as listed in the complete job description Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Graduate from an accredited pharmacy college recognized by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) - Completion of an emergency contraception training course approved by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE), curriculum-based programs from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy, applicable state or local health department programs, or programs recognized by the board of pharmacy - Licensed pharmacists who have completed a PGY1 residency OR PGY2 residency OR Pharmacy Fellowship OR licensed pharmacists who have not completed a PGY1 residency but must demonstrate mastery of the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and abilities expected of one who has completed a PGY1 residency and have a minimum of three years of pharmacy practice experience - Valid Hawaii Pharmacist license (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure) - Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) certification offered by the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS) OR successful attainment of BCPS** certification within 3 (three) years after date of hire **Oncology Clinical Pharmacist - Board Certified in Oncology Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist - Board Certified in Pharmacotherapy or Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Inpatient - Board Certified in Pharmacotherapy - Demonstrated knowledge of related federal, state and local regulations and accreditation requirements including The Joint Commission standards and ability to safely handle and/or prepare various pharmaceutical compounds (e.g., chemotherapeutic agents, biologicals) Preferred Qualifications: - Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from a school recognized by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education2012-03-11 20:06:45United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii126318HIWailuku, HI27063279http://kp.jobs/xml/27063279/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Management Assistant Senior Location: Honolulu, HI Provides complex administrative and operational clerical support to department managers and/or staff. Serves as resource person to staff, members, and outside vendors. Researches, plans and arranges special events. Responsibilities may include answering phones and relaying messages/information to both departmental staff and callers; scheduling/calendaring meetings and conferences; maintaining filing systems; ordering/stocking office supplies; opening/sorting mail. Types/proofreads/composes correspondence; creates graphs and presentations; researches issues as needed. Additional responsibilities may include data gathering, compilation of findings utilizing spreadsheets, graphics and database software; tracking expenditures; managing expense reports; participating in budget development; training, and monitoring work of other support staff. Essential Functions: - Answers phones, takes messages, screens calls, and greets KP visitors or outside vendors. May monitor emails for others - Manages the manager's calendar, and schedules/plans meetings. Researches, plans and arranges special events including hotel and conference facilities. Makes travel arrangements for the department/staff or manager - Writes detailed correspondence for managers and staff; independently updates department documents as needed - Creates reports, presentation materials with charts and illustrations, and proofs content for accuracy - Inputs data and maintains established databases; gathers and researches information. May analyze data - Researches and collects information needed to complete project tasks or reports. - Interfaces daily with KP employees across multiple organizations and external parties as a liaison for the department/function - Tracks expenditures to include billing and payment authorization on behalf of the dept manager; authorizes recharges across business units. Manages expense reports - May participate in budget development for equipment and supplies. May be responsible for tracking expenditures and variances to budgets - Administers programs, projects, and/or processes specific to operating unit served. - May serve as administrative liaison for others within and outside organization regarding administrative issues relating to purchasing, personnel, facilities, and operations. - May conduct department-specific training - May establish work priorities and scheduling. May train, monitor and check work of other administrative support staff - May research and develop department administrative policies and procedures Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Five years administrative assistant or related experience - High school diploma or equivalent related experience - Type 50 wpm - Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete detailed work with accuracy and within time line requirements - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, interpersonal relations, oral communication, written communication, organization, customer service, teamwork, project management, problem solving, decision making, results orientation, influence, leadership, and group process facilitation - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field - Specialized knowledge related to department (e.g. finance, compliance, benefits) - Proficiency in taking and recording meeting minutes2012-03-09 02:45:37United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii126035HIHonolulu, HI27029061http://kp.jobs/xml/27029061/jobUSAKailuaTitle: Licensed Social Worker Location: Kailua, HI Provides social work services including asessment, care planning, and case coordination to patients and their families. Provides consultation to staff and other health care providers. Initiates social work plan of care. Serves as liaison between Kaiser Permanente and community to integrate services, coordinate care for clients, and enhance relationships through public relations activities. Essential Functions: - Provides information, resource identification and referral services, mediation services, advocacy services, and education of individuals, groups, couples, and families - Prepares and evaluates assessments, development and implementation of social work service plans - Performs case management, coordination, casework intervention, and monitoring of social work service plans in areas of personal, social, or economic resources, conditions, or problems - Assists with administration, development, implementation, and evaluation of social work programs and policies - Conducts social work consultation and resource development - Conducts research through formal design/methodology of data collection and analysis/evaluation of data, social work programs, social systems, and social policies - Provides psychosocial assessment, diagnostic impressions, treatment of individuals/couples/families/groups, prevention of psychosocial dysfunction/disability/impairment including emotional/mental/behavioral disorders, and evaluation of practice effectiveness - Applies knowledge base, theoretical concepts, specific functional skills, and essential social values used to effect change in human behavior, emotional responses, and social conditions. Helps enhance or restore personal and social functioning - Documents according to departmental standards, Federal and State regulations. Assures medical record documentation - Coordinates services and assures patient's placement in an appropriate setting - Participates in orientation of new personnel - Plans for and participates in development activities to keep abreast of current trends in medical social work - Participates in departmental functions such as staff meetings, staff in-services, and committees, as assigned - Participates in performance improvement. Implements Quality Improvement processes. Assists with development and implementation of department's annual work-plan. Performs clinical record audits. Maintains educational record and provides evidence of competency Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - master's degree in social work - Valid Hawaii Social Worker license (LSW) and/or Clinical Social Worker license (LCSW) (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure) - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, problem solving/assessment, teamwork, team building/team leader, group process facilitation, statistical data analysis, documentation accuracy, customer service, interpersonal relations, creativity/innovation, adaptability, decision making, and conflict resolution Preferred Qualifications: - One year of social work experience - Healthcare experience working with medical diagnoses - Demonstrated ability in networking with community agencies2012-02-25 19:28:44United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii120944HIKailua, HI26757099http://kp.jobs/xml/26757099/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Staff Nurse Location: Honolulu, HI Provides nursing care and services to patients/families. Provides direction to licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and nursing assistive personnel. Delegates nursing care according to legal and regulatory guidelines/statutes and organizational policies. Utilizes reasonable judgment in carrying out prescribed medical orders of a practitioner. Functions as primary nurse/total patient caregiver. Serves as resource nurse. Acts as preceptor and takes charge duties as assigned. Essential Functions: - Practices professional nursing and delegates nursing tasks to nursing assistive personnel and provides direction to the LPN as appropriate - Utilizes nursing process to deliver care - Performs any nursing task requiring nursing knowledge, judgment, and skill. - Administers medications - Teaches LPNs and nursing assistive personnel special tasks of nursing care - Verifies staff competency to perform special tasks of nursing care as appropriate - Is responsible and accountable for quality of nursing rendered and adequacy of nursing care provided when special tasks are delegated to nursing assistive personnel - Functions as primary nurse/total patient caregiver - Serves as resource nurse and acts as preceptor - Takes charge duties as assigned - Incorporates the KP Vision, Model and Values through out their Nursing Practice - Performs administrative and other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned - May perform patient care to the extent necessary to maintain clinical expertise, competency and licensing necessary to fulfill job responsibilities and to direct the provision of care on the unit Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Graduate from an accredited school of nursing - Valid Hawaii RN license (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure) - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, change management, decision making, detail oriented, customer service, influence, interpersonal relations, oral communication, prioritization, problem solving, quality management, results orientation, system thinking, teamwork, time management, written communication competencies Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working with electronic medical records - One year experience or completion of formal course in area of specialty - Coursework in basic EKG2012-02-09 21:03:07United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii121803HIHonolulu, HI26437162http://kp.jobs/xml/26437162/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: ED Technician II Location: Honolulu, HI Under direct supervision of registered nurse or provider, performs variety of technical, semi-technical, clerical and patient attending duties. Participates in instruction of patients and family members and works cooperatively with staff and other departments Essential Functions: - Establishes and maintains open communication; relays pertinent information to staff members in own department or other departments; assures information is accurate and complete - Reports and records vital signs, tests, procedures and pertinent data and observations related to patient care duties within scope of practice - Administers approved medications and treatments to patients in accordance with guidelines, policies and procedures, and as delegated by nursing supervisor and ordered by practitioner with prescriptive authority - Provides written instructions and/or educational materials to patients and family members; reinforces written materials provided by privileged practitioner or registered nurse - Transports patients, equipment and supplies from one location to another; assists with lifting as needed - Performs chest compressions in cardiac arrests - Maintains clean, safe and well equipped environment for patients and staff - Utilizes universal precautions during patient care and related activities; maintains awareness of infection control and emergency preparedness procedures - Participates in economical utilization of supplies; assures that emergency equipment and supply inventories are maintained and available for use - Participates in staff meetings regularly; participates in projects as requested - Works with nursing supervisor and appropriate staff to implement training and monitoring measurements; assists in orienting, training, coaching and mentoring of emergency department tech staff; assists nursing supervisor in monitoring and evaluating tech staff performance - Participates in committees and/or department processes to design, plan, coordinate and implement improvements; identifies and resolves issues related to department processes; recommends improvement ideas and suggestions; collaborates with others to implement department processes - Assembles decontamination equipment and participates in disaster procedures as assigned by Incident Commander - Practices within organizational, departmental and Emergency Services specific standards, policies, procedures, processes, protocols or guidelines; practices in accordance with departmental scope of service and Emergency Department Tech scope of practice; works as part of the health care team Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Six months of emergency services experience or related background and experience - High school diploma or equivalent (GED) - Completion of course in basic cardiology or EKG - Completion of training as Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B), Army Medical Specialist, Navy Corpsman, or nursing student who has completed one or more semesters of an accredited registered nursing program with clinical coursework and practicum - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Knowledge of and skill in customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, teamwork, and written communication - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness Preferred Qualifications: - Completion of Emergency Nurses' Association sponsored courses: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (NPC) - Completion of American Heart Association courses: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support - Completion of Intermediate, Advanced, or 12-Lead EKG course2012-02-08 19:57:01United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii118295HIHonolulu, HI26409957http://kp.jobs/xml/26409957/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Supervisor - Nursing (Cardiology) Location: Honolulu, HI Coordinates daily operations of department/unit/clinic to ensure appropriate quality of care. Serves as liaison and facilitates communication between administration, physician, staff, patients and other departments. Participates in development and implementation of department goals and objectives. Supervises assigned nursing staff. Essential Functions: - Supervises and coordinates daily operations and staffing. Ensures high quality patient care services at optimal controllable cost - Assess and monitors clinical nursing practice for optimal patient care. Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum. Follows-up on all clinical issues - Functions as liaison between administration, physician, staff, patients and other departments. Facilitates communication between physicians, staff and patients. Acts as patient advocate - Participates in or coordinates/leads various leadership, multidisciplinary teams and task forces meetings to improve patient care and services, control costs and/or meet other needs across continuum - Hires, trains, supervises, counsels, disciplines, and terminates assigned staff as appropriate - Communicates goals, objectives, accountabilities, priorities, and authority parameters to assigned staff - Provides direct patient care on an as needed basis. Provides services that are within scope of license and in compliance with all legal, regulatory, and policy requirements relevant to clinical role performed - Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Three years of staff nurse experience - bachelor's degree in nursing or RN with three years nursing management experience - Valid Hawaii RN license (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure) - Current BLS for Health care Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, change management, conflict resolution, customer service, group presentations, interpersonal relations, oral communication, analytical and problem solving, quality management, teamwork, written communication, and ability to lead by influence - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications Preferred Qualifications: - Supervisory/leadership experience - Nursing education/training experience - Experience with an electronic medical record system - Experience with program improvement - Finance and/or business experience - Masters Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Business Administration or a health care related field - Knowledge of KP systems2012-02-03 19:15:44United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii121805HIHonolulu, HI26299358http://kp.jobs/xml/26299358/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Clinic Nurse Specialist - Gerontology Location: Honolulu, HI Under indirect supervision and in collaboration with physicians, coordinates case management for members residing in community long-term care facilities. Provides and ensures high quality care to include assessment, evaluation, development, facilitation, and implementation of individualized plans of care. Collaborates with health care team, patient, family, and caregivers to assure safe, agreeable, and appropriate patient plan of care. Provides consultation and education to other health care providers. Collaborates with special work teams in developing programs to support efficient continuity of care for high risk members. Provides consultative and clinic nurse specialist/nurse practitioner services for homecare patients. As member of Geriatric Long-Term Care Team, collaborates with physicians in providing direct primary, secondary, and tertiary care services in outpatient, home, inpatient, and community settings with emphasis on long-term care arena. Liaisons between members/families, clinics, hospitals, and selected long term care facilities. Essential Functions: - Provides primary care and case management to panel of members residing in selected long-term care facilities which include intake assessment, evaluation, development of individualized plan of care, annual physical exam, timely certifications, and recertification's, routine follow-up visits, and urgent visits in collaboration with physician to assess, diagnose, and implement therapeutic plans of care including prescribing medications, wound care, and debridement within scope of practice - Orders and monitors appropriate laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic tests; educates patient and family about health status, prognosis, and treatment choices - Encourages and documents advanced directives clarifications - Provides consultation and direct care to complicated geriatric inpatient, outpatient, and home care patients upon referral from physicians or home health nursing staff - Participates as member of Geriatric and Long Term Care team in program development, quality assurance, and quality improvement processes - Documents all care provided to patients including observations, treatments, medications, and instructions according to Regional and/or facility standards; documents all communications and medical orders; assures clinical record is accurate, legible, and complete; completes Kaiser visit logs and required encounter data in timely manner - Works collaboratively with hospitals, clinics, and community sites in program development, and development of policies, procedures, quality assessment, and improvement indicators for these programs - Identifies needs and coordinates in-service programs, workshops, and seminars; actively participates in educational program planning, development, presentation, and evaluation - Participates in patient care conferences with other health care team members to coordinate, discuss, and evaluate services provided to patient - Acts as liaison with and handles facility/family concerns related to long-term care; identifies and reports potential problems to appropriate Kaiser Permanente representatives - Participates in department functions such as staff meetings, staff in-services, and committees as assigned - Participates in quality assurance/quality improvement activities as assigned - Additional essential functions as listed in the complete job description Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Five years of direct patient care experience as RN with two years as Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner - One year of experience working with geriatric patients and community agencies dealing with same - Master's degree in nursing with specialty in gerontological, adult, family, or acute care - Valid Hawaii RN License (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure) - Valid Hawaii APRN Recognition (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State recognition) - Certified Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist in gerontological, adult, family, or acute care as accepted by the Hawaii State Board of Nursing - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Valid driver's license - National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Taxonomy code required at time of hire - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, teamwork, group process facilitation, interpersonal relations, customer service, and problem solving - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness - National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Taxonomy code required at time of hire Preferred Qualifications: - Valid Hawaii APRN Recognition with Prescriptive Authority (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State APRN prescriptive authority)2012-02-02 01:33:23United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii119958HIHonolulu, HI26261738http://kp.jobs/xml/26261738/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Sr. Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician - Kaiser Permanente/Clinical Technology - Honolulu, HI Location: Honolulu, HI Sr. Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician Kaiser Permanente/Clinical Technology Honolulu, HI Under indirect supervision, performs a variety of duties pertaining to installation, calibration, repair & maintenance of electrical, electronic, & mechanical biomedical equipment, following manufacturer's & established preventative maintenance procedures; documents all work. Essential Functions: -Troubleshoots & repairs biomedical & laboratory equipment & related systems; assures correct operation of same per manufacturer's specifications, as appropriate/assigned; informs customer of equipment repair status; documents actions taken in accurate & timely manner. - Performs preventive maintenance, electrical safety checks & equipment calibration on routine basis, in accordance w/JCAHO, CAP, AABB, NFPA99 & manufacturer's specifications, as appropriate/assigned. - As appropriate/assigned, receives new equipment; performs acceptance checks, in accordance w/manufacturer's specifications; delivers &/or installs equipment to department; in-services customer(s) on proper operation & potential hazardous or safety issues. - As appropriate/assigned, assures that upgrades, modifications, &/or health device alerts, are properly handled & resolved to improve patient/staff safety or equipment performance; orders & installs hardware needed as appropriate; documents actions/resolutions taken in accurate & timely manner. - Collaborates w/manufacturer's representative(s) & customers in receiving & installing of biomedical systems or equipment in timely manner. - Provides resource to customers; liaisons w/outside resources as appropriate; understands & communicates clinical value, use & technology of equipment to customers; assures that user in-service training is provided as requested. - Participates in job related seminars, service schools & AAMI meetings; provides in-service & cross training to other Biomedical staff members as directed & documents training. - Troubleshoots & coordinates repair of equipment that has little to no technical documentation. - Assesses safety control implications (including ECRI alerts, infection control, MSDS & chemical control, fire safety & JCAHO-related programs); takes appropriate action; follows-up on action to assure closure. - Performs nitriousoxide scanning as scheduled & requested. - Documents PMs based upon established schedules & guidelines; assures integrity & calibration of test equipment on scheduled basis; keeps lead informed about overall status of PMs, problems & concerns. - Provides technical support/consultation to other departments outside of Biomedical Engineering (i.e., Maintenance, Radiology & Telecommunications) as requested. - Demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, & abilities in area of specialization. - Demonstrates knowledge, skills, & abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care &/or service. - Adheres to & maintains current knowledge of Principles of Responsibility, applicable federal & state laws & regulations, accreditation & licensing requirements, policies & procedures; reports &/or resolves issues of non-compliance. - On regular, sustained basis, cooperates w/other staff members both w/in & outside department in accomplishment of own job duties as well as assisting others in accomplishing theirs; serves as team player & role model for other employees in Organization, always exhibiting traits of courtesy, caring, helpfulness & respect; conducts oneself in service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, cooperative, sensitive, respectful & kind when dealing w/members, visitors, public & all employees. - Performs other duties & accepts responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - A minimum of 4 years of experience as a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET). - Associate's degree in Biomedical or General Electronics. Equivalent combination of education & experience (lesser) may be considered in lieu of requirements. - Coursework and formal training in anatomy and physiology. - Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). - Valid driver's license. - Demonstrated technical proficiency to service levels ofequipment required of CBET. - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in the following: oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, customer service, teamwork, problem solving, and decision making. Preferred Qualifications: - Certified Clinical Laboratory Equipment Specialist (CLES) by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in the following PC application(s): word processing, spreadsheet, and database.2012-01-25 18:13:29United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii117610HIHonolulu, HI26101686http://kp.jobs/xml/26101686/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: UBT Consultant Location: Honolulu, HI Provides high quality and cost effective project management, consulting, and analytic support. Assists consultants, clients, and/or groups in identifying and resolving issues of strategic importance to the organization. May assist Regional co-leads or manage complex projects independently. Essential Functions: - Defines and frames complex issues and develops time tables/processes for decision making - Translates needs, issues, and ideas into effective strategies and action plans - Coordinates team/project activities and schedules - Researches key business issues, and directs the collecting and analyzing of quantitative and qualitative data - Synthesizes analysis and identifies key findings - Assists in the determination of goals and priorities with team, clients, or project management sponsors - Establishes team membership and project participants - Develops proposals for clients outlining proposed project structure, approach and work plan - Provides staff leadership to project teams, as well as manages work of outside consultants when needed - Formulates specific implementation plans and evaluates the effectiveness of actions/programs implemented - Communicates results/recommendations to project sponsors - Develops creative alternative solutions - Recommends action steps to team and client - Plans and facilitates meetings - Makes formal presentations to various senior level audiences - Transfers project team knowledge/tools to client - Participates in the development and management of the department, including coaching, recruiting, conducting performance reviews for analysts, and other departmental activities Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Two years of experience in related analytical and/or consulting experience - bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Health Care Administration, Operations Research, Public Health Administration, or equivalent experience in related field - Must demonstrate effective communication, consulting, interpersonal, presentation, and project management skills - Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment - Working knowledge of Windows applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.) - Demonstrated ability to conduct and interpret quantitative/qualitative analysis Preferred Qualifications: - Four years of related analytical and/or consulting experience - master's Degree in related field - IA Certification2012-01-25 18:12:37United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii119189HIHonolulu, HI26101588http://kp.jobs/xml/26101588/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Physical Therapist Location: Honolulu, HI Provides physical therapy evaluation, management, and treatment services to patients referred by physician departments. Provides services in a manner that is consistent with department's mission statement and responsive to unique needs of customers including favorable clinical outcomes, quality of service and access, and fiscal accountability. Essential Functions: - Greets patient, establishes rapport, and orients patient to physical therapy - Conducts initial evaluation, which includes activities such as interpreting referral information, reviewing pertinent past history, documenting patient concerns, performing an appropriate examination utilizing specialized evaluation skills, initiating appropriate home exercises or dispensing appropriate equipment, establishing an initial physical therapy treatment plan, including discharge planning - Develops treatment plan with guidance from applicable clinical guidelines. Treatment plan should include: problem identification, measurable short-term goals to address identified problems, desired outcome result to be achieved including functional long-term goals, timetable for patient progress and discharge, resources to be utilized to address the barriers to goal attainment, resources to be utilized to promote the continuation of good health after discharge - Discusses treatment plan with patient and/or family to establish expectations. Communicates treatment plan with referring physician, support staff, and appropriate external payor resources through appropriate documentation and/or discussion with revisions as appropriate - Manages case as patient progresses through therapy with guidance from applicable clinical guidelines, and job descriptions. Delegates and instructs services to be rendered by clinical support staff, including, but not limited to, specific treatment procedures, precautions, special problems, or contraindicated procedures. Presents appropriate cases, as defined by established procedure, at patient conferences - Provides, or directs and supervises the physical therapy intervention consistent with the results of the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care - Provides timely review of treatment documentation, reevaluation of patient and patient's treatment goals, and revision of treatment plan when indicated. Communicates these revisions appropriately to customers and support staff - Establishes discharge plan to include post-discharge activities, and documents discharge summary and status. Communicates discharge plan appropriately to customers and support staff - Participates in program development initiatives to include formal initiation and development of clinics and protocols that are data-driven and customized to needs of referring physician - Demonstrates innovation and open and flexible attitude in working with program change and addressing customer needs - Exercises positive listening and communication skills and is good team player as perceived by customers, supervisors, peers, and clinical and administrative support staff - Participates in problem solving by developing viable options which address identified problem and are consistent with departmental goals - Demonstrates working knowledge and appropriate application of CPT-4 codes for all services provided. Keeps abreast of coding modifications and/or definitions (e.g., attends ongoing coding training sessions) - Additional essential functions as listed in the complete job description Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university - Valid Hawaii Physical Therapist license (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure) - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Ability to physically assist patients in performing functional tasks and therapeutic exercises - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in interpersonal relations, oral communication, written communication, group process facilitation, teaching, customer service, self-motivation/initiative, creativity/innovation, and teamwork Preferred Qualifications: - One year of related experience in area applying for (i.e., acute care, skilled care facility, sub acute care, outpatient) - Doctor's degree in Physical Therapy2012-01-21 00:04:13United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii119718HIHonolulu, HI26020656http://kp.jobs/xml/26020656/jobUSAKailuaTitle: Aerobic Instructor Location: Kailua, HI Designs and conducts aerobic exercise classes. Motivates participants. Ensures safe and beneficial instruction.. Promotes healthy lifestyle initiatives. Recruits new participants. Identifies, communicates and recommends opportunities for improvement to supervisor. Essential Functions: - Designs and conducts aerobic exercise classes. Motivates participants. Ensures safe and beneficial instruction - Modifies movements as necessary. Encourages achievement of health related goals. Observes and discusses individual progress - Establishes and maintains rapport and positive communication with participants and staff. Promotes healthy lifestyle initiatives - Encourages employees and community members to attend classes. Recruits new participants - Maintains attendance records - Identifies, communicates and recommends opportunities for improvement to supervisor Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - One year of aerobic exercise instruction experience in health or fitness facility - high school diploma or equivalent related experience - Current Adult Heartsaver AED CPR or Adult CPR/AED Certification - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, change management, creativity/innovation, customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, teamwork, and written communication Preferred Qualifications: - bachelor's degree in health or health-related field preferred - Certified National Fitness Instructor by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), YMCA, or American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)2012-01-14 19:05:11United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii118762HIKailua, HI25904199http://kp.jobs/xml/25904199/jobUSAWailukuTitle: Aerobic Instructor Location: Wailuku, HI Designs and conducts aerobic exercise classes. Motivates participants. Ensures safe and beneficial instruction.. Promotes healthy lifestyle initiatives. Recruits new participants. Identifies, communicates and recommends opportunities for improvement to supervisor. Essential Functions: - Designs and conducts aerobic exercise classes. Motivates participants. Ensures safe and beneficial instruction - Modifies movements as necessary. Encourages achievement of health related goals. Observes and discusses individual progress - Establishes and maintains rapport and positive communication with participants and staff. Promotes healthy lifestyle initiatives - Encourages employees and community members to attend classes. Recruits new participants - Maintains attendance records - Identifies, communicates and recommends opportunities for improvement to supervisor Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - One year of aerobic exercise instruction experience in health or fitness facility - high school diploma or equivalent related experience - Current Adult Heartsaver AED CPR or Adult CPR/AED Certification - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, change management, creativity/innovation, customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, teamwork, and written communication Preferred Qualifications: - bachelor's degree in health or health-related field preferred - Certified National Fitness Instructor by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), YMCA, or American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)2012-01-14 19:05:09United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii118760HIWailuku, HI25904196http://kp.jobs/xml/25904196/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Supervisor - Nursing Location: Honolulu, HI Coordinates daily operations of department/unit/clinic to ensure appropriate quality of care. Serves as liaison and facilitates communication between administration, physician, staff, patients and other departments. Participates in development and implementation of department goals and objectives. Supervises assigned nursing staff. Essential Functions: - Supervises and coordinates daily operations and staffing. Ensures high quality patient care services at optimal controllable cost - Assess and monitors clinical nursing practice for optimal patient care. Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum. Follows-up on all clinical issues - Functions as liaison between administration, physician, staff, patients and other departments. Facilitates communication between physicians, staff and patients. Acts as patient advocate - Participates in or coordinates/leads various leadership, multidisciplinary teams and task forces meetings to improve patient care and services, control costs and/or meet other needs across continuum - Hires, trains, supervises, counsels, disciplines, and terminates assigned staff as appropriate - Communicates goals, objectives, accountabilities, priorities, and authority parameters to assigned staff - Provides direct patient care on an as needed basis. Provides services that are within scope of license and in compliance with all legal, regulatory, and policy requirements relevant to clinical role performed - Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Three years of staff nurse experience - bachelor's degree in nursing or RN with three years nursing management experience - Valid Hawaii RN license (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure) - Current BLS for Health care Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, change management, conflict resolution, customer service, group presentations, interpersonal relations, oral communication, analytical and problem solving, quality management, teamwork, written communication, and ability to lead by influence - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications Preferred Qualifications: - Supervisory/leadership experience - Nursing education/training experience - Experience with an electronic medical record system - Experience with program improvement - Finance and/or business experience - Masters Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Business Administration or a health care related field - Knowledge of KP systems2012-01-06 20:23:03United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii118040HIHonolulu, HI25743609http://kp.jobs/xml/25743609/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Manager - Lean Consulting Services Location: Honolulu, HI Develops and implements vision and strategies for optimizing organizational performance through the development of a Lean network to support strategically focused Lean improvement processes in alignment with the organization's business strategies and the overall development of a Lean based management system. Leads and directs Regional consulting services which promote Lean management systems, the development of Lean competencies and facilitate system and process improvements to achieve superior clinical, service and business outcomes. Supervises assigned staff. Essential Functions: systems, the development of Lean competencies and facilitate system and process improvements to achieve superior clinical, service and business outcomes - Oversee the development and distribution of standard Lean tools and methods. Supports organization-wide Lean education and promotes strategies - Oversee project coordination support for the assessment, planning and design work necessary for Lean process improvement, system development and implementation - Develop and implement vision and strategies for optimizing organizational performance through the development of a Lean network to support targeted Lean improvement processes. Drive systematic Lean supported improvements in business and care delivery processes. Explicitly support the organization's business plan priorities and strategy deployment with applied expertise in Lean and systems thinking - Influence leaders and managers to develop Lean competencies. Sponsor, support and implement technology and process improvement strategies that will improve the quality, affordability and accessibility of our services to patients and employer group - Partner with key leaders across the Region to support patient centered care through the execution of the Quality Division work plan - Provide leadership, direction and support for staff, including optimal development and utilization of human and financial resources. Promote staff satisfaction and professional development through effective leadership and communication - Hires, trains, supervises, counsels, disciplines, and terminates assigned staff as appropriate - Communicates goals, objectives, accountabilities, priorities, and authority parameters to assigned staff Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Five years of progressively responsible experience in organizational change - Two years of management experience - Successful experience in project management, management consulting, systems implementation in a healthcare environment - bachelor's degree in Business/Health Administration, Organization Development, Project Management or related field with demonstrated experience in process improvement technologies and methods or equivalent related experience - Expert knowledge of business process and rapid cycle improvement, including Lean, change management, systems thinking and quality management skills - Excellent skills in communication and customer service, financial and human resource management - Demonstrated leadership effectiveness, ability to challenge established ways and lead change - Demonstrated ability to collaborate and be influential across structures and roles - Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare delivery systems and trends - Demonstrated success working with medical staff Preferred Qualifications: - Eight years of progressively responsible experience in large scale organizational change, including utilization of Lean - Four years in a healthcare environment with successful experience in project management, management consulting, systems implementation - masters degree in Business/Health Administration, Organization Development, Project Management or related field - Six Sigma Certification or related TQM/process improvement technology2012-01-05 18:53:56United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii117944HIHonolulu, HI25715865http://kp.jobs/xml/25715865/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Investigational Drug Pharmacist Location: Honolulu, HI Under general supervision and liaison with Pharmacist-in-Charge, searches, identifies, and develops research opportunities. Reviews, conducts, and monitors pharmacy activities related to research and/or clinical drug trials. Coordinates and implements pharmacy operations for all aspects of medication use process related to research in support of patients, providers, and ancillary staff; supports pharmaceutical care while maintaining and enhancing patient care. Essential Functions: - Searches, identifies, & develops research opportunities; reviews, conducts, & monitors pharmacy activities related to research &/or clinical drug trials in collaboration with principal investigators & Pharmacist-in-Charge - Coordinates & implements pharmacy operations for all aspects of medication use process related to research, including prescribing & ordering, procurement storage & handling, preparation & dispensing, medication administration, & medication monitoring; collaborates with & solicits input from Pharmacy process owners as needed - Responds to requests for drug information from healthcare providers & patients; identifies actual drug information need; researches appropriate literature & formulates recommendation; follows-up on recommendations & assesses effectiveness - Designs & provides effective medication-use education to patients, caregivers, & healthcare staff - Participates in lecture programs & skills certification for patients, providers, & staff at all levels as warranted; participates in conferences, working groups (investigational review board), task forces, etc. as necessary - Participates in didactic or clerkship education of pharmacy students, &/or precepts residents as warranted - Collaborates with physicians & facility leaders to successfully partner on drug therapy issues; balances cost & quality issues - Participates in monitoring & improving relevant outcome measures &/or quality improvement indicators; defines QI processes; develops measures to monitor, assures safety & appropriateness - Participates in ensuring departmental compliance with accreditation, legal, regulatory, & safety requirements (e.g., NCQA & JCAHO requirements; ASHP standards, statements, & guidelines; state & federal laws regulating pharmacy practice; & OSHA regulations) - Participates in the development & implementation of selected pharmacy department policies & procedures - Performs other duties & accepts responsibility, as assigned Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Two years of full-time practical (post-graduate) experience or completion of one year general residency - Experience in research project planning & coordination or implementation of pharmacy operations - Graduate from accredited pharmacy college recognized by American Council of Pharmaceutical Education ACPE) - Completion of an emergency contraception training course approved by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE), curriculum-based programs from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy, applicable state or local health department programs, or programs recognized by the board of pharmacy - Valid Hawaii Pharmacist license (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure) - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Demonstrated ability to balance between regulatory/legal/accreditation requirements w/ compassion when delivering pharmaceutical care - Demonstrated ability to safely handle &/or prepare compounds such as chemotherapeutic agents, biologicals or other medications - Demonstrated knowledge of & skill in customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, group presentations, problem solving, teamwork, & written communication - Demonstrated knowledge of & skill in word processing, spreadsheet, & database PC applications - Talking to coworkers, customers, outside vendors, & on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking, & understanding English - Training/giving & receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, & alertness Preferred Qualifications: - Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from a school recognized by the ACPE - Completion of a general pharmacy residency - Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from a school recognized by the ACPE - Completion of a general pharmacy residency2011-12-22 22:25:06United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii116222HIHonolulu, HI25528368http://kp.jobs/xml/25528368/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Support Group Facilitator Location: Honolulu, HI Under general supervision of program coordinator, conducts support groups for Kaiser Permanente Bariatric Surgery Program members. Meets with coordinator and other support group facilitators on a regular basis. Uses Kaiser-approved written resources to provide accurate information to support group members. Provides ongoing support to both support group members and other support group facilitators. Makes recommendations to coordinator for improving services to program members. Essential Functions: - Maintains understanding of Kaiser Bariatric Surgery Program, processes and protocols; attends regularly scheduled monthly facilitator's meetings; conducts sessions and reflects understandings by relaying current and accurate program information to group members - Coordinates logistics by assisting in securing meeting sites and dispersing information to group members - Keeps accurate attendance records for all group sessions; forwards records to program coordinator at Kaiser Bariatric Surgery Program office after each session - Demonstrates understanding of facilitator's role; limits self-disclosure of personal information as appropriate; follows Kaiser and departmental policies and protocols to function within the scope of this position - Facilitates group process by ensuring every group member has an opportunity to share thoughts and feelings; ensures group environment remains safe and confidential for group members; maintains confidentiality as a group rule and models group value of respecting privacy and needs of individual group members - Informs program coordinator of any concerns arising in group or in facilitation relationship - Discourages group members from endorsing or promoting any health claim, product or information (e.g., drugs, potions, programs, etc.) that has not been explicitly endorsed by Kaiser Bariatric Surgery Program - Facilitates communication with members and providers in Bariatric Surgery Program; encourages members to contact appropriate provider in problem areas; ensures members have access to services by informing program coordinator if a group member is not being served in a timely manner; acts as liaison between group members and Kaiser Bariatric Surgery program via communication with program coordinator; informs coordinator of any group suggestions for program improvement - Performs routine documentation, tracking and data collection as required; completes administrative duties as required - Orients new members to Kaiser Bariatric Surgery Program; explains group rules and introduces new members to group; supports group sessions and lifestyle classes in other Kaiser departments by directing group members to Kaiser's wellness calendar as appropriate - Attends ongoing educational sessions to maintain and increase knowledge on evidence based weight management strategies - Keeps informed of new developments in area of weight management - Demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of specialization - Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served - Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Counseling, group facilitator, or related experience - High school diploma - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, change management, decision making, customer service, group process facilitation, interpersonal relations, oral communication, teamwork, written communication, diversity, and empathy - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness Preferred Qualifications: - Participant in Kaiser Hawaii Bariatric Pre-surgery Program - Completed surgery with Kaiser Hawaii Bariatric Surgery program three months or more - Knowledge and understanding of Kaiser Bariatric Surgery program processes - Post high school coursework in psychology, sociology, counseling, mediation, or related field2011-12-14 01:32:52United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii112844HIHonolulu, HI25342907http://kp.jobs/xml/25342907/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Support Group Facilitator Location: Honolulu, HI Under general supervision of program coordinator, conducts support groups for Kaiser Permanente Bariatric Surgery Program members. Meets with coordinator and other support group facilitators on a regular basis. Uses Kaiser-approved written resources to provide accurate information to support group members. Provides ongoing support to both support group members and other support group facilitators. Makes recommendations to coordinator for improving services to program members. Essential Functions: - Maintains understanding of Kaiser Bariatric Surgery Program, processes and protocols; attends regularly scheduled monthly facilitator's meetings; conducts sessions and reflects understandings by relaying current and accurate program information to group members - Coordinates logistics by assisting in securing meeting sites and dispersing information to group members - Keeps accurate attendance records for all group sessions; forwards records to program coordinator at Kaiser Bariatric Surgery Program office after each session - Demonstrates understanding of facilitator's role; limits self-disclosure of personal information as appropriate; follows Kaiser and departmental policies and protocols to function within the scope of this position - Facilitates group process by ensuring every group member has an opportunity to share thoughts and feelings; ensures group environment remains safe and confidential for group members; maintains confidentiality as a group rule and models group value of respecting privacy and needs of individual group members - Informs program coordinator of any concerns arising in group or in facilitation relationship - Discourages group members from endorsing or promoting any health claim, product or information (e.g., drugs, potions, programs, etc.) that has not been explicitly endorsed by Kaiser Bariatric Surgery Program - Facilitates communication with members and providers in Bariatric Surgery Program; encourages members to contact appropriate provider in problem areas; ensures members have access to services by informing program coordinator if a group member is not being served in a timely manner; acts as liaison between group members and Kaiser Bariatric Surgery program via communication with program coordinator; informs coordinator of any group suggestions for program improvement - Performs routine documentation, tracking and data collection as required; completes administrative duties as required - Orients new members to Kaiser Bariatric Surgery Program; explains group rules and introduces new members to group; supports group sessions and lifestyle classes in other Kaiser departments by directing group members to Kaiser's wellness calendar as appropriate - Attends ongoing educational sessions to maintain and increase knowledge on evidence based weight management strategies - Keeps informed of new developments in area of weight management - Demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of specialization - Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served - Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Counseling, group facilitator, or related experience - High school diploma - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, change management, decision making, customer service, group process facilitation, interpersonal relations, oral communication, teamwork, written communication, diversity, and empathy - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness Preferred Qualifications: - Participant in Kaiser Hawaii Bariatric Pre-surgery Program - Completed surgery with Kaiser Hawaii Bariatric Surgery program three months or more - Knowledge and understanding of Kaiser Bariatric Surgery program processes - Post high school coursework in psychology, sociology, counseling, mediation, or related field2011-12-03 19:23:42United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii112824HIHonolulu, HI25171629http://kp.jobs/xml/25171629/jobUSAKailuaTitle: Support Group Facilitator Location: Kailua, HI Under general supervision of program coordinator, conducts support groups for Kaiser Permanente Bariatric Surgery Program members. Meets with coordinator and other support group facilitators on a regular basis. Uses Kaiser-approved written resources to provide accurate information to support group members. Provides ongoing support to both support group members and other support group facilitators. Makes recommendations to coordinator for improving services to program members. Essential Functions: - Maintains understanding of Kaiser Bariatric Surgery Program, processes and protocols; attends regularly scheduled monthly facilitator's meetings; conducts sessions and reflects understandings by relaying current and accurate program information to group members - Coordinates logistics by assisting in securing meeting sites and dispersing information to group members - Keeps accurate attendance records for all group sessions; forwards records to program coordinator at Kaiser Bariatric Surgery Program office after each session - Demonstrates understanding of facilitator's role; limits self-disclosure of personal information as appropriate; follows Kaiser and departmental policies and protocols to function within the scope of this position - Facilitates group process by ensuring every group member has an opportunity to share thoughts and feelings; ensures group environment remains safe and confidential for group members; maintains confidentiality as a group rule and models group value of respecting privacy and needs of individual group members - Informs program coordinator of any concerns arising in group or in facilitation relationship - Discourages group members from endorsing or promoting any health claim, product or information (e.g., drugs, potions, programs, etc.) that has not been explicitly endorsed by Kaiser Bariatric Surgery Program - Facilitates communication with members and providers in Bariatric Surgery Program; encourages members to contact appropriate provider in problem areas; ensures members have access to services by informing program coordinator if a group member is not being served in a timely manner; acts as liaison between group members and Kaiser Bariatric Surgery program via communication with program coordinator; informs coordinator of any group suggestions for program improvement - Performs routine documentation, tracking and data collection as required; completes administrative duties as required - Orients new members to Kaiser Bariatric Surgery Program; explains group rules and introduces new members to group; supports group sessions and lifestyle classes in other Kaiser departments by directing group members to Kaiser's wellness calendar as appropriate - Attends ongoing educational sessions to maintain and increase knowledge on evidence based weight management strategies - Keeps informed of new developments in area of weight management - Demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of specialization - Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served - Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Counseling, group facilitator, or related experience - High school diploma - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, change management, decision making, customer service, group process facilitation, interpersonal relations, oral communication, teamwork, written communication, diversity, and empathy - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness Preferred Qualifications: - Participant in Kaiser Hawaii Bariatric Pre-surgery Program - Completed surgery with Kaiser Hawaii Bariatric Surgery program three months or more - Knowledge and understanding of Kaiser Bariatric Surgery program processes - Post high school coursework in psychology, sociology, counseling, mediation, or related field2011-12-02 23:46:12United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii112835HIKailua, HI25166208http://kp.jobs/xml/25166208/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Senior Location: Honolulu, HI Under direct and indirect supervision with technical direction from cardiologist, performs variety of technical, patient-attending, and clerical duties pertaining to echocardiography. Essential Functions: - After proper preparation of patient and equipment, and according to physician's orders, obtains, measures, calculates, and records echocardiogram study. Through review of patient's medical history, clinical findings, and indication for test, positions patient in manner that will facilitate optimum diagnostic results - Surveys area being studied to obtain preliminary sonographic information with respect to acoustical properties of patient as well as anatomical and pathological relationships. Based on sonographic information, selects appropriate transducer angulation and gain setting that will best demonstrate anatomy and/or pathology being studied. Operates equipment in m-mode, 2d, and spectral doppler and color doppler techniques - Searches for cardiac pathology by moving transducer over heart at varying angles to record chamber dimensions, cardiac wall thickness and motion, ejection fractions and ratios. By way of real time imaging, visualizes various anatomical areas of heart. By way of doppler, evaluates direction and speed of intracardiac blood flow. Assesses cardiac valves for pathology. Makes permanent record of significant functional and/or anatomical and pathological data obtained - Reviews, screens, and measures echocardiography data notifying cardiologist of critical abnormalities when apparent. Compiles, records, and collates data for cardiologist to interpret and sign for patient's record - Performs echocardiography studies on outpatients and inpatients according to level of expertise/experience of sonographer; performs adult transthoracic echocardiogram, transesophageal echocardiogram (machine set up: operation), adult contract studies, pediatric transthoracic echocardiogram, adult stress echocardiogram (pharmacological and exercise), and intraoperative echo (machine operation) - Maintains cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certification and functions effectively as performer, recorder, or circulator in code 500 situations - Examines and regularly cleans and maintains ultrasound equipment to assure proper operation. Refers significant problems to biomedical department and alerts supervisor of equipment malfunction - Additional functions as listed in the complete job description Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Two years of experience in adult or pediatric echocardiography, including experience or successful completion of training program (pre-hire, post-hire, or on-the-job) in area of specialty, if applicable - Successful completion of accredited (CAAHEP/CMA approved or equivalent) ultrasound/vascular technology education program specializing in echocardiography - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in Adult Echocardiography by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, problem solving, teamwork, and written communication - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone. - Reading, writing, speaking and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness2011-11-18 21:01:21United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii111049HIHonolulu, HI24958845http://kp.jobs/xml/24958845/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Employee/Labor Relations Consultant Senior Location: Honolulu, HI Under general supervision, consults with management to provide expertise and guidance in facilitation, planning and execution and strategy development of employee relations, labor relations and equal employment opportunity (eeo)/affirmative action (aa) related matters. Works collaboratively with other areas of human resources to ensure consistent application/interpretation of employee relations, labor relations, and eeo/aa policies, practices, contracts and strategies; serves as a resource on applicable state and federal laws, regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and organizational policies, principles, practices and methodologies and ensures human resources practices are in compliance with such. Interprets and administers all aspects of collective bargaining agreements, including negotiations and grievances, works closely with collective bargaining leaders to coordinate and implement bargaining agreement actions. Conducts investigations of grievances, disputes, and employee complaints/concerns; designs, develops, and conducts internal audits; provides advice and guidance on effective management practices related to workforce relations and change management. Provides training to management negotiation teams; provides input to bargaining strategies and proposals. Develops and delivers individual and/or group training presentations on variety of employee relations, labor relations and eeo/aa topics. Facilitates resolution of labor grievances, disputes, and employee complaints/concerns; investigates and coordinates arbitrations, mediations and litigations. Conducts and/or oversees complex formal investigations, compliance reviews and external audits; acts as liaison between region, program offices, and state and federal agencies. Develops, implements, monitors and coordinates employee relations, labor relations, eeo/aa and human resources compliance programs and procedures. Facilitates meetings/committees and leads projects, as needed; develops and coordinates training of management negotiation teams; develops bargaining strategies and proposals. Serves as lead resource and mentor to employee/labor relations staff in areas of orientation and training, technical knowledge and skills development, and issue/problem resolution. Essential Functions: - Consults with management to provide expertise and guidance in strategy development as well as facilitation, planning and execution of employee relations, labor relations and equal employment opportunity/affirmative action related matters - Works collaboratively with other areas of human resources to ensure consistent application/interpretation of employee relations, labor relations, and eeo/aa policies, practices, contracts and strategies - Serves as a resource on applicable state and federal laws, regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and organizational policies, principles, practices and methodologies and ensures human resources practices are in compliance with such - Investigates grievances, disputes, and employee complaints/concerns; determines substance of concerns or allegations; documents and reports findings. facilitates resolution of labor grievances, disputes, and employee complaints/concerns; investigates and coordinates arbitrations, mediations and litigations; documents and reports findings and end results - Additional essential functions as listed in the complete job description Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Four years progressive professional human resources experience, with emphasis on employee relations, labor relations, collective bargaining, EEO, alternative dispute resolution and/or human resources compliance - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with emphasis in human resources, labor relations, or related field - Working knowledge of relevant employment and labor laws and regulations - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill conflict resolution, decision making, influence, interpersonal relations, oral communication, problem solving, results orientation, systems thinking, written communication, self-motivated, initiative, detail-oriented, multi-tasking, prioritize, group presentations, group process facilitation, and project management - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration and alertness Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in collective bargaining agreement administration, including negotiation, arbitration, mediation and grievance - Two years management experience or two years leadership experience obtained through high level consultative, program administration and/or project management/facilitation accountabilities - Related experience in healthcare industry - Master's degree in Business Administration, with emphasis in human resources, labor relations, or related field2011-11-17 19:29:31United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii111668HIHonolulu, HI24924309http://kp.jobs/xml/24924309/jobUSAHonoluluTitle: Team Manager, Construction Project Management - National Facilities Services - Honolulu, HI Location: Honolulu, HI Team Manager, Construction Project Management National Facilities Services Honolulu, HI Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Construction Project Team Manager who will provide managerial oversight to a construction project or a series of construction projects. Responsible for the overall direction, administration, completion, and financial outcome of a construction project. Oversees, directs, and manages project teams including facility administration, project coordinators, general contractors and contracted consultants responsible for developing project scope, budget and schedule, to establish operational priorities and maintain satisfactory relationships with service area leadership and staff, subcontractors, unions, etc. Essential Functions: - Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal, and local laws. - Responsible for effective and appropriate allocation of human resources required for all aspects of the design and construction process for multiple construction and/or refurbishment projects, generally in the range of $150 million to $250 million or more of cumulative budget responsibility. - Partners with service area managers in developing and maintaining overall capital plan. Typically responsible for 100+ projects per year. - Directs work and staff for teams of people. - Assigns, oversees, and directs work of project managers responsible for a variety of multi-disciplinary project teams involved in specific service area or medical center projects. - Focus on recruitment, allocation and management of appropriate people skills, talents, and expertise necessary to successfully perform complex project operations from start to finish. - Works in conjunction with project directors and service area managers to accomplish a variety of projects within budget, on time, and within Kaiser's standards for quality and applicable regulatory requirements. - Manages own labor/expense budget. - Responsible for the hiring of internal and external project management staff. - Assumes other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of 15 years of total experience. - Bachelor's degree in architecture, structural or electrical engineering, or equivalent. - Extensive experience in negotiating and writing contracts for design consultants and contractors. - Significant experience in a large-scale multi-project people management role. - Extensive knowledge in principles of architecture, engineering, and construction. - Thorough knowledge of preparing contract documents, fixed price, guaranteed maximum price, legal implications of design/build in applicable state. - Excellent working knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations related to real estate and land development and health facility projects; local entitlement and permitting processes, to include compliance with DEQA. - Specific knowledge of OSHPD (in California) and similar regulatory agencies practices/policies/procedures in other states. Position requires 15% travel in the Hawaii region and to California. Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree. - Professional license/registration/certification.2011-08-25 19:25:58United StatesKaiser PermanenteHawaii098454HIHonolulu, HI23243422http://kp.jobs/xml/23243422/job