Kaiser Permanente Jobshttp://kp.jobs2012-05-23 17:25:12.106240USAPortlandTitle: Administrative Assistant III Location: Portland, OR Provide diverse administrative support requiring a thorough understanding of regional policies and procedures under minimal supervision of one or more individuals at the department head or director level. Essential Functions: - Open incoming mail, determine routing: may prepare responses to general nature inquiries - Establish, maintain or revise office and supervisors filing systems to meet needs and demands for records - Handle many telephone callers independently without direction from supervisor; determine which matters warrant supervisors attention - Prepare varied correspondence, reports, and tables, schedules related to supervisors work with little or no guidance - Some which may involve obtaining, organizing and planning suitable presentation of content - May take meeting minutes - Provide or arrange for varied office services, including purchasing, reproduction and distribution - Maintain supervisor's calendar and make changes in scheduling when needed - Schedule appointments and arrange for conferences and meetings - May include coordinating catering and food supplied at meetings or conferences - Maintain budget records, process requisitions, invoices and personnel forms - Make travel arrangements for supervisor and staff, including making reservations for transportation, hotel reservations and registration fees - Maintains and coordinates itineraries and preparation for travel related activities - Process expense reports and credit card billing statements - May also be accountable for tracking or maintaining department specific information in databases or systems - Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of three years experience utilizing progressively responsible administrative work/support skills - Good oral and written communication skills - Experience in customer service or client relations - Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete detailed work with accuracy and within time line requirements - Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment - Proficiency in taking and recording minutes - Working knowledge of specialized subject matter, specialized office equipment & complex office systems - Proficient in business software including MS Office, Excel and Power Point Salary Range- $15.52 - $24.852012-05-19 20:03:52United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon136389ORPortland, OR28818972http://kp.jobs/xml/28818972/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Marketing Communications Project Manager I Location: Portland, OR The Marketing Communications Project Manager supports the Promotion and Direct Marketing team in ensuring that project results fulfill client objectives, reflect Kaiser Permanente brand standards, meet all required criteria for accuracy and compliance, and are completed in a timely, cost-effective manner. The Project Manager manages communications projects for multiple marketing and member retention programs for program-wide, regional, and/or service area clients. This position supports the Marketing Consultants in problem-solving, decision-making, and client contact. This position also collaborates with Brand Management, Creative Services, Operations and Production, and other Consulting Services staff to promote and support Integrated Marketing Communications goals. Essential Functions: - Provide relevant project direction to client, team, or functional partners (e.g. Creative Services, Operations, Production units) to ensure completion within project parameters including budget and schedule. Interface with other functions (e.g., writing, editing, translation, photography, etc.) as required by project - Help gather additional input and assist in problem-solving as required - Support clients with appropriate contact and effective decision-making - Recommend and present creative drafts for review. Ensure that creative brief is approved by Brand Management, Consulting Services, and Creative Services staff - Develops formal project work plan (including schedule and cost estimates) for Marketing Communications projects of a moderately strategic and/or complex nature - Collaborate with program-wide, regional, and/or service area staff to share resources, procedures, and standards - Drafts talking points, FAQs, emails, and other support materials to complement tactical components of marketing communications programs - Opens routine and/or moderately complex projects as assigned and closes projects in a timely fashion, using departmental project management software applications - Open complex projects as assigned and close projects in a timely fashion - Route project for approval as appropriate and ensure all necessary signoffs are secured (regulatory, legal, brand, and client) prior to production - Continually track and document project status against timeline. Update project schedule in database to accurately indicate current status - Track project costs against established budget and report results to appropriate parties/stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner - Provide updates to key stakeholders and/or teams as applicable - Record time-keeping and invoice information for project file - Continually evaluate project components for effectiveness against criteria and develop alternative solutions as required - Take ownership of project issues and provide client consultation and service - Manage additional duties as necessary or assigned Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of 2 years of experience in writing and editing, leading marketing communications projects for diverse market segments, audiences & industries, and developing and implementing strategic and tactical communications plans - Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to communicate complex issues in simple terms, both verbally and in written form - Demonstrated skills in communications project management from concept through completion - Familiar with computer-based publication design, reproduction & output processes, and software programs such as: Dreamweaver, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project - Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Preferred Qualifications: - Health care industry experience preferred - Portfolio of work samples preferred Salary Range: $58,880 - $77,7202012-05-19 20:03:52United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon136522ORPortland, OR28818974http://kp.jobs/xml/28818974/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Administrative Assistant III Location: Portland, OR Provide diverse administrative support requiring a thorough understanding of regional policies and procedures under minimal supervision of one or more individuals at the department head or director level. Essential Functions: - Open incoming mail, determine routing: may prepare responses to general nature inquiries - Establish, maintain or revise office and supervisors filing systems to meet needs and demands for records - Handle many telephone callers independently without direction from supervisor; determine which matters warrant supervisors attention - Prepare varied correspondence, reports, and tables, schedules related to supervisors work with little or no guidance - Some which may involve obtaining, organizing and planning suitable presentation of content - May take meeting minutes - Provide or arrange for varied office services, including purchasing, reproduction and distribution - Maintain supervisor's calendar and make changes in scheduling when needed - Schedule appointments and arrange for conferences and meetings - May include coordinating catering and food supplied at meetings or conferences - Maintain budget records, process requisitions, invoices and personnel forms - Make travel arrangements for supervisor and staff, including making reservations for transportation, hotel reservations and registration fees - Maintains and coordinates itineraries and preparation for travel related activities - Process expense reports and credit card billing statements - May also be accountable for tracking or maintaining department specific information in databases or systems - Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of three years experience utilizing progressively responsible administrative work/support skills - Good oral and written communication skills - Experience in customer service or client relations - Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete detailed work with accuracy and within time line requirements - Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment - Proficiency in taking and recording minutes - Working knowledge of specialized subject matter, specialized office equipment & complex office systems - Proficient in business software including MS Office, Excel and Power Point Salary range: $17.06 - $22.542012-05-19 20:03:51United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon135981ORPortland, OR28818947http://kp.jobs/xml/28818947/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Statistical Research Analyst II Location: Portland, OR To assist and collaborate with CHR investigators in conducting research by providing high level technical and statistical expertise and support in data collection, management, analysis, interpretation, and reporting. Essential Functions: - With general guidance of the Principal Investigator or designee: 1) write computer programs to create analysis datasets and to conduct ongoing trial monitoring; 2) carry out data cleaning activities as needed and 3) assist in the preparation of materials for use in study reports, research manuscripts, and audiovisual presentation of study data. In close consultation with the Principal Investigator or designee, conduct formal statistical analysis. - In close consultation with study investigators, translate the research protocol defined variables into programmable, technical definitions through the use of the CHR Data Warehouse or other study-defined datasets. - Maintain records for all assigned deliverables, including tracking of analysis deliverables, archiving of trial analysis and associated documentation according to departmental guidelines. - Assure that all data collection methods in an assigned research study are consistent and comply with CHR data management specifications. - Functionally supervise the work of other Statistical Analysts I and II as needed. - Provide input as required at all meetings, discussions and activities covering aspects of statistical reporting on study activities. - Perform other duties as requested. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Two years' experience in data analytics. - Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of knowledge and experience. - Knowledge of statistics and research design. - Knowledge of principles of data integrity. - Knowledge of good programming and documentation standards. - Proven skills in project management, including the following attributes: efficient, collaborative, candid, open, and results-oriented. Establish clear performance contracts and project work plans. - Proficiency in the use of data and procedure step programming in SAS. - Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. - Proactive issue avoidance or opportunity discovery. - Technical specification writing. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with health care data systems. - Health care or insurance industry experience. - Graduate level statistics and research design coursework. Coursework in programming standards and data integrity. - Specific and broad knowledge of KPNW operations and KP applications. Salary Range: $27.76 - $36.652012-05-19 20:03:51United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon135989ORPortland, OR28818948http://kp.jobs/xml/28818948/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Regional Medical Assistant Location: Portland, OR Participates with the Health Care Team in delivering quality and customer focused health care to patients in a manner that reflects Kaiser Permanente's mission, vision and values. Provides clinical and administrative support to clinicians and other health care team members to offer a variety of health care services to patients.Clinical duties involve both direct (in person)& indirect (via phone or on-line) patient care activities requiring both simple to complex clinical knowledge and skills.As appropriate to the position's scope of authorized duties, the MA is expected to have competent observational, clinical, critical thinking, communication, problem-solving & decision-making skills in order to meet patient needs and contribute to a positive care experience and work environment.Works under the clinical supervision of the clinician for patient care activities, and under the general direction of the designated manager/supervisor. Essential Functions: - Prepares and organizes patient's office visit for known reason/procedure by ensuring that all appropriate tests, clinical information (e.g., diagnostic test results, consultation reports, outside records, etc.) and order entriesare ready for clinician review prior to appointment time. - Collects pertinent subjective (e.g., signs & symptoms, allergies, current medication, tobacco use, etc.) & objective (e.g., vital signs, height, weight, etc.) data related to patient's reason for visit (i.e., chief complaint, presenting symptoms or procedure). - Utilizes standardized tools (e.g., PST, health maintenance alerts) to identify and address health maintenance/care gaps with patient and alerts clinician on those that require his/her attention. - Alerts clinician on signs & symptoms requiring immediate attention and respond to directions per clinician. - Prepares patient for actual visit/procedure prior to clinician's exam during rooming-in process. - Assures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit/procedure. Checks equipment are in safe working order and cleans room after use. - Provides patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed by clinician. - Use KP HealthConnect and other information systems to document all pertinent data and outcomes of patient care according to standardized procedures and policies such as and not limited to the use of SBAR, KP HealthConnect smarttools, etc. - Updates demographic or historical clinical data gathered in the electronic medical record. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program - AHA Health Care Provider Level CPR Certification within 30 days of employment - Employees must be able to successfully obtain Kaiser Permanente's Medication Administration Competency Certification within 90 days of employment as a Medical Assistant - Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills (assessment required for external candidates) - Demonstrated communication (written and oral) skills - Demonstrated literacy in using computers and keyboarding - Skills in problem-solving, setting priorities and using good judgment for decisions - Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure Preferred Qualifications: - 1 year in a medical assistant position to assigned department's clinical area (e.g., Pediatrics, FP/IM, OB/Gyn, Surgery, Dermatology, Neurology, Cardiology, etc.) within an ambulatory care setting - Demonstrated clinical knowledge and procedural skills and/or documented trainings in assigned department's clinical area within the last 1-3 years - Familiarity in documenting in an electronic medical record system - Current National Medical Assistant Certification Salary Range- $17.19 - $20.912012-05-19 20:03:51United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon136105ORPortland, OR28818950http://kp.jobs/xml/28818950/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Pharmacy Technician Location: Portland, OR Provides customer-focused services to members in the technical aspects of pharmaceutical care, under the direct supervision of the pharmacist & in collaboration w/ the healthcare team. Essential Functions: - Actively supports organizational & dept'l policies & procedures w/in the Partnership - Seeks supervision/consultation or refers to another resource when unable to perform safely, effectively or w/in the role - Presents a professional appearance & approach w/ members & other employees; demonstrates honest & ethical behavior - Handles member & employee info w/ approp sensitivity & safeguards to ensure confidentiality & right to privacy, in compliance w/ HIPAA regulatory requirements - Demonstrates & incorporates principles of safety, sterile product processing, & infection control into daily activities as outlined in organization's policies/procedures - Actively supports organizational & dept's policies/procedures, including established cash handling & asset mgmt - Contributes to the effectiveness of the team by working together by supporting, promoting & applying the established behavioral & interpersonal standards of conduct, as developed through the Labor/Mgmt Partnership, including those on attendance, mutual respect & support, honoring diversity, effective communication, & improving the work environment - Exhibits flexibility when work assignments need to be adjusted to meet service delivery needs & workload of team - Takes responsibility to identify, develop & adapt new policies & practices that improve service & quality of work - Ensures that all cash handling practices are in accordance w/ current reg'l & dept'l policies & procedures - Takes precautions to secure funds & to minimize the risk of robbery and/or theft - Places starting cash fund in cash register at the beginning of work-day & operates cash register according to established policies & procedures - Completes daily cash-out procedure, including balancing or documenting discrepancies - Accurately & completely compiles daily & month-end cash report - Maintains work logs as necessary - Ensures that cash discrepancies do not exceed reg'l averages - Demonstrates knowledge & ability to operate cash register systems to accurately complete the sales transaction - Greets members in an empathetic, sensitive & respectful manner throughout all interactions - Respects individual privacy & maintains strict confidentiality - Answers telephone, receiving, processing & relaying messages as needed w/ complete discretion in matters of patient confidentiality - Asks for approp ID, & records info consistent w/ reg'l policies & procedures to ensure the accurate sale of all prescriptions to the correct patient - Documents & follows through on all info concerning a drug dispensing irregularity - Maintains work & waiting areas in a neat & orderly manner at all times; regularly assists in the cleaning of the dept - Regularly unpacks & stores supplies, verifies items received against invoices, & stores perishables such as antibiotics in refrigerators - Checks invoices against orders to make sure that all items are received & charges are correct - Reports all discrepancies to the approp person - Accurately & completely inputs all prescriptions and/or patient data into the TOPS System - Coordinates the efficient operation of IV admixture service - Inputs refill info & responds to info given on screen appropriately - Perform other duties as assigned - This job description is not all encompassing of duties Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Previous technician work experience, preferred - Work experience in retail, business office or other service industry setting, preferred - Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program OR minimum two (2) years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician - High school diploma or GED - Post high school course in medical terminology, preferred - Certified as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT -Pharmacy Tech Certification Board or ICPhT - Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Techs) as of 1/1/2010 or current Pharmacy Technician employed in the NW Kaiser Permanente Region - Current Pharmacy Technician License in State where job is assigned - Demonstration of the ability to: - Speak and read English fluently - Write coherently, legibly and spell correctly - Communicate effectively in all forms: written, verbal and non-verbal - Provide customer-focused service - Calculate math accurately, especially aliquots, concentrations and dilutions - Demonstrate a history of reliable attendance - Make a positive impact on the team dynamics - Work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment - Properly process sterile products in both horizontal and vertical laminar flow environments. - Completion of a recognized technician training program, preferred - Calculate math accurately, preferred - Evidence of the following work experience and/or documented attributes: multi-tasking; cash handling; personal computer skills; attention to detail, preferred - Team player, preferred - Flexible, preferred Salary Range- $20.00 - $21.212012-05-19 20:03:51United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon136168ORPortland, OR28818953http://kp.jobs/xml/28818953/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Packaging Clerk (Temporary 6/1/12 - 9/30/12) Location: Portland, OR Provides customer-focused services to members under the direct supervision of the pharmacist & in collaboration w/ the healthcare team. Essential Functions: - Actively supports organizational & dept'l policies & procedures w/in the Partnership - Seeks supervision/consultation or refers to another resource when unable to perform safely, effectively or w/in the role - Presents a professional appearance & approach w/ members & other employees; demonstrates honest & ethical behavior - Handles member & employee info w/ approp sensitivity & safeguards to ensure confidentiality & right to privacy, in compliance w/ HIPAA regulatory requirements - Demonstrates & incorporates principles of workplace safety into daily activities as outlined in organization's policies/procedures - Actively supports organizational & dept's policies/procedures in asset mgmt - Contributes to the effectiveness of the team by working together by supporting, promoting & applying the established behavioral & interpersonal standards of conduct, as developed through the Labor/Mgmt Partnership, including those on attendance, mutual respect & support, honoring diversity, effective communication, & improving the work environment - Exhibits flexibility when work assignments need to be adjusted to meet service delivery needs & workload of team - Takes responsibility to identify, develop & adapt new policies & practices that improve service & quality of work - Ensures that all transaction practices are in accordance w/ current reg'l & dept'l policies & procedures - Provides a complete transaction receipt, order summary, & all required accompanying documents for each order - Validates each transaction appropriately - Packages, sorts, & manifests mail & off-site prescription orders for delivery - Meters & scans mail order packages for postage - Prepares manifests & packages to be delivered to approp area for pick up as scheduled - Retrieves empty & return-to-stock totes from warehouse - Sorts empty totes by location - Maintains & orders supplies related to packaging - Compiles, prepares & crushes cardboard - Delivers recyclable plastics to approp area for pick up as scheduled - Assists in prescription filing & reading voice recorders if time allows - Assists in Returns-to-Stock functions - Cleans Baker cells - Actively participates in dept'l quality assurance activities - Maintains work & waiting areas in a neat & orderly manner at all times; regularly assists in the cleaning of the dept; all shelves are washed thoroughly on a routine basis - Regularly unpacks & stores supplies, verifies items received against invoices, & stores perishables such as antibiotics in refrigerators per policies & procedures - Processes unclaimed or returned prescriptions for returning to stock - Monitors & maintains inventory & supplies to assure efficient work flow - Reconciles invoices at end-of-month as assigned by supervisor - Properly processes invoices & prescription records & archives in accordance w/ Reg'l policies & applicable State & Fed laws & regulations - Assures proper functioning of all drug storage equipment Supports physical inventory processes & policies, & adheres to Reg'l guidelines on Asset Management - Adheres to inventory control policies regarding ordering & receiving of drug inventory - Reads approp dept'l drug info - Follows established security Guidelines & Reg'l Policies - Promotes & adheres to established patient safety principles & procedures - Perform other duties as directed Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Work experience in retail, business office or other service industry setting - Evidence of the following work experience and/or documented attributes: multi-tasking; personal computer skills; attention to detail; team player; and flexible. - High school diploma or GED - Demonstration of the ability to: speak and read English comprehensively; write coherently, legibly and spell correctly; communicate effectively in all forms: written, verbal and non-verbal - Provide customer-focused service - Calculate math accurately - Exhibit reliable attendance - Make a positive impact on the team dynamic - Work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment Salary Range- $16.18 - $19.382012-05-19 20:03:51United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon136184ORPortland, OR28818955http://kp.jobs/xml/28818955/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Dental Member Assistant - Coded Replacement Location: Portland, OR ***This is a Coded-Replacement position. Coding of 20 hours is for benefit purposes only. Weekly hours are not guaranteed*** Under the direct supervision of the Dental Office Manager/Dental Contact Center Supervisor, or their delegate, facilitate a timely and orderly process of serving the patient from appointment and provider scheduling to completion of office visit information. Assist other staff functions in support of members' needs. Essential Functions: - Effectively communicate with members and other office employees. - Provide and request information of other departments and external firms. - Assist other staff members and providers as needed to ensure orderly and efficient patient care. - Explain to patients how they can get various information, e.g., our Information Center, their benefits office, etc. - Represent Kaiser Permanente in a positive manner. - Receive patients during check-in and check-out process. - Maintain current daily schedule. - Document arrivals, cancellations, reschedules, etc. - Instruct new patients to fill out Health Questionnaire and Personal Data Form. - Verify personal data on Visit Slip. - Update computer if personal data is incorrect. - Determine, explain and collect all frees for services rendered in accord with the individual patient's benefits, the Program's published fee schedule, and the cash handling policy. - Check reception area periodically to assure prompt attention for all patients. - Collect and review visit slips for proper completion and patients' treatment status. - Confirm future appointments. - Enter all visit slip data into the computer regarding treatment that was done, what was paid, billed, or waived, and further treatment that is needed. - Schedule patients' appointments with providers. - Schedule initial and return appointments according to established guidelines. - Cancel and reschedule appointments as necessary. - Answer staff questions regarding daily schedule. - Relay pertinent information that may affect treatment or patient flow. - Verify the printed schedule against the computer to double check for errors. - Ensure all dental records are available according to updated printed schedule. - Respond to chart requests made throughout the day. - Screen requests for emergency schedules and appointments according to established guidelines. - Notify auxiliary staff of emergency. - Respond to OPD-requests and route them to appropriate personnel. - Complete missing visit slip report. - Ensure all visit slips are accounted for. - Receive calls for office staff. - Take and relay messages according to office policy. - Assist in maintaining a clean and neat reception area and lounge. - Check, bundle and return records to Dental Record Center. - Complete a retained chart form for any charts held at facility. - Balance cash drawer, complete bank deposit and perform other cash duties. - In the event of an emergency, respond in accordance with established emergency guidelines. - Answer Health Record Pull General Update (HPGU) and send charts to other clinics as necessary. - Inventory business office supplies and forms. - Perform other duties as assigned by the Dental Office Manager. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Two (2) years of health care/dental care OR two (2) years of cash handling and/or customer service experience in a high volume customer service environment. - Two (2) years of dental office experience preferred. - Dental office and computer skills preferred. - High School diploma or GED. - Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. - Excellent organizational skills, flexibility and ability to switch tasks frequently. - Professional telephone and patient reception manner. - Final candidates will need to complete the contact Center Simulation assessment with minimum competency score of 50th percentile or higher. Salary Range: $16.00 - $19.512012-05-19 20:03:51United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon136185ORPortland, OR28818956http://kp.jobs/xml/28818956/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Medical Technologist - Oregon - Specialty Hematology Location: Portland, OR This job exists to aid clinicians in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases by accurately testing patient specimens, correlating data and reporting results in a timely manner to support quality patient care. Holiday and weekend rotation may be required for this position. Essential Functions: - Problem solve to achieve acceptable test results and assure optimal system and instrument operations: formulate a plan of action for situations not addressed in standard operating procedures; interpret and verify lab findings; correlate test results with available clinical information and other laboratory data. Determine clinical relevance of findings by communication with providers. Analyze and evaluate each process of testing to assure that final results are valid and accurate. Serve as a resource for medical laboratory technicians, assistants & other laboratory personnel in trouble-shooting problems with analytical and pre-analytical phases of the laboratory testing process and in standard operational decision-making - Conduct laboratory testing: perform and report lab tests according to laboratory procedures. Initiate and implement a course of action with technologists, supervisors & technical specialists; organize workflow to accomplish efficient and accurate output; review and verify results for accuracy and credibility prior to release; record and report results in a timely manner - Ensure compliance with quality control and quality assurance programs including POCT, to affect highest quality patient care: perform quality control (QC) procedures with appropriate documentation; take corrective action to resolve problems; review unresolved problems with supervisor; report action limit results according to standard procedures; perform proficiency testing and report results. Collaborate with supervisor, technical specialist & other departments to address quality of service issues and to implement internal quality assurance monitors or projects. Evaluate method performance by performing weekly and monthly QC review and preparing monthly QC report as assigned - Maintain and update technical knowledge skills by actively participating in department meetings, continuing education and inservice instructions; develop operational procedures to ensure effective workflow in conjunction with supervisors & technical specialists. Assist in the training of technical students and/or new employees; review work; recommend improvements; provide input for performance evaluations when requested. Develop written training procedures; assist in the development and update of technical procedures; review and critique new procedures developed by others - Coordinate laboratory operations in support of the supervisor by monitoring workflow and by making adjustments as necessary to maintain optimum service level; serve as a resource for unresolved problems; advise providers and nursing service personnel of correct procedures for collecting, handling & processing specimens; assist providers in determining appropriate laboratory services to be used for patient care. Participate in review of proficiency testing critiques. Support MLT instrument partners. Included in these accountabilities, the following tasks are performed exclusively by technologist level staff or higher: primary instrument partner for major analyzers (e.g. High throughput chem & heme) others can act as secondary instrument partner, monthly QC review, perform more advanced testing Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology or related science or working as a medical technologist at Kaiser Permanente in the NW Region prior to 2008 - ASCP (MT) or ASCP (MLS) or NCA (CLS) certification or working as a medical technologist at Kaiser Permanente in the NW Region prior to 2008 and meeting the equivalency e.g. HHS Exam or CCLS. New Hires must obtain required certification within 90 days of hire. - Completion of structured program in medical technology that is recognized by ASCP or NCA or working as a medical technologist at Kaiser Permanente in the NW Region prior to 2008 - Demonstrated customer-focused service skills - Demonstrated verbal and written command of the English language adequate for providing training to laboratory and non-laboratory staff, for communicating specimen collecting and handling requirements and providing help and support to laboratory and other health care staff - Effective interpersonal and communication skills - Basic computer knowledge Preferred Qualifications: - Two years recent clinical laboratory experience - Demonstrated ability to ANALYZE situations to make operational decisions to meet clinical needs - Advanced computer knowledge - Demonstrated skills in organizing, prioritizing and problem solving Salary Range: $31.53 - $35.992012-05-19 20:03:51United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon136195ORPortland, OR28818957http://kp.jobs/xml/28818957/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Drug Stock Clerk Location: Portland, OR Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Distribution Supervisor, receives, stocks & returns pharmaceutical merchandise following established procedures. Is responsible for the organization & maintenance of proper inventory levels in Portland Pharmacy Distribution Center for distribution to the area pharmacies. Process pharmacy orders for delivery to designated locations and maintain proper records and documentation to support Sarbanes Oxley and several other regulatory agency requirements. Essential Functions: - Ordering /Receiving/Picking - Receives deliveries of incoming pharmacy merchandise from vendors by verify the bill of lading and signing the delivery receipt, verifies contents of shipment with packaging slip and purchase order, notate quantity received and date on appropriate form as required; refer problems such as damaged items or discrepancies in shipping documents to warehouse supervisor - Inspects shipping container(s) for obvious signs of damage or mishandling - Obtain the supervisor's verification and approval signature and forward documents to accounts payable - Place received pharmacy merchandise into inventory; store pharmacy merchandise in appropriate areas and under proper conditions of storage; store pharmacy merchandise in appropriate areas under proper conditions of storage including refrigeration, controlled substance security, etc; notate quantity of merchandise stored on appropriate inventory document - Places merchandise in distribution & storage areas at the in the warehouse for picking - Rotates stock in order of expiration date - Complies w/ special handling & storage requirements for pharmaceuticals including chemotherapeutic agents, controlled substances, refrigerated & frozen items - Fill orders for hospital and clinic pharmacies by selecting ordered merchandise from inventory, preparing and packaging drugs and material supplies for shipment and processing appropriate records and documentation - Call location pharmacies and notify them of shorted items - Assist the warehouse supervisor in maintaining inventory by period review of inventory on hand vs. System Counts - Performs routine inspection of physical inventory to ascertain adequate, expiration dates, obsolescence & proper storage - Maintains receiving logs as required by security standards - Compares items, unit-prices, & quantities received against the invoice and/or purchase order - Resolves discrepancies as per established procedures Returns - Collects, itemizes, unit-prices, packages & ships expired and/or obsolete pharmaceuticals to approved reverse distribution vendor - Upholds KP's Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local laws - Obtains authorizing signature on invoices & requisitions & sends required documentation to Accounts Payable - Maintains inventory documents on file in an organized & secured manner as required by laws, regulations, polices & procedures - Maintains strict confidentiality on inventory usage & cost information Other Duties - Recycling of bottles and labels for locations using HIPPA guidelines - Make recommendations to management regarding systems or operational improvements to enhance services provided by the department - Maintains work area & equipment in an organized & clean condition; maintains a safe, secure & efficient work environment - Answers & makes telephone calls consistent w/ assigned duties in accordance w/ telephone access standards - Performs other duties as required Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - High School Diploma or GED - Computer and Keyboard Skills - Ability to operate lift truck - Ability to lift 50 pounds routinely - Good written and oral communication skills - Position requires sustained work activities on feet for entire shift Preferred Qualifications: - Previous warehouse experience preferred - Previous ordering and inventory management preferred - Previous pharmacy experience preferred Salary Plan- $16.18 - $19.382012-05-19 20:03:51United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon136287ORPortland, OR28818961http://kp.jobs/xml/28818961/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Regional Eyecare Support Specialist Location: Portland, OR Provide clerical support and administrative services to dispensing opticians, optometrists, ophthalmologists and contact lens technicians in arranging for and providing ophthalmic care to members in a manner that supports organizational goals and establishes quality of care and service behavior standards and projects a professional image of Eye Care Services to Kaiser Permanente Health Plan members. Essential Functions: - Collect, secure and account for fees and monies and assure the secure and accurate maintenance of cash funds according to established cash control policies and procedures. - Using both automated and manual systems perform cashiering duties for optical dispensing, optometry, ophthalmology, and contact lens departments including handling of large cash deposits. - Compile and process, verify and forward accurate statistical data on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis using manual and automated systems, i.e., balancing deposits to POS printout and month-end, non-delivered eyeglass inventory. - Check in members for scheduled appointments, as applicable, following established Business Office Services procedures. - Register members for Optical Dispensing and Contact Lens Dispensing services (Optometry and Ophthalmology services as needed). - Determine and ensure proper application of all member vision benefit plans. - Answer calls on multiple-line phones. - Transfer, as appropriate, to other departments (Contact Lens, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Advice, etc.). - Respond to members' questions regarding benefits, status of orders, appointments, etc. - As needed, schedule appointments through HealthConnect for Optometry and Contact Lens following established appointing protocols. - Assist members with their ophthalmic needs (provider availability, pricing information, etc.) in a positive and professional manner. - Retrieve member Rx and billing information and fax or phone to outside optical centers, insurance companies, COB, Industrial Claims, and other Kaiser optical centers within our region as well as other regions. - Be able to properly read Rx information both from the written Rx and from the order, including lens type and lens material. - Coordinate with the Optical Lab and other optical offices to ensure the timely, accurate processing of optical orders and application of vision benefit allowances. - Transmit and monitor optical orders using the POS computer system. - Follow up to ensure the timeliness of optical orders requiring special handling, i.e., emergency and late optical orders. - Field all calls from the Optical Lab with questions concerning orders and resolve the questions or direct the question to the proper optician. - Assist in retail merchandising activities by ordering, pricing, cleaning, stocking items, and advising members of supplemental optical products and services, warranty programs and multiple pair discount opportunities in order to increase supplemental optical revenue. - Assist in training of new employees, modeling correct work ethics, guidance and coaching. - Aid and assist new employees with cash handling and balancing end-of-day receipts. - Assist in familiarizing new employees with policies, procedures and multiple computer systems. - Perform other duties as requested. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - One (1) to two (2) years of experience in cashiering and customer service. - One (1) to two (2) years of demonstrated work experience as an optical support specialist in a medical office or related business, preferred - Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in cashiering and customer service, preferred. - Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge and skills in effective communications, customer relations, typing, cashiering, and computer operations. - Working knowledge of basic cashiering principles, including ability to reconcile daily deposits when necessary. - Familiarity with personal computers. - Demonstrates customer-focused service skills. - Must have demonstrated effective interpersonal and human relations skills. - Computer keyboarding skills and ability to quickly learn to operate multiple computer systems in a multi-user environment. - Able to operate standard office equipment, including 10-key calculator. - Able to work in a high-volume department and prioritize multiple assigned tasks. - Able to respond effectively to requests from members/patients, providers, and other coworkers. - Thorough knowledge of Kaiser Permanente organization structure, policies, and procedures, in particular, as it relates to the Eye Care Services program, preferred. - Principles of cash control and security, preferred. - Basic accounting or bookkeeping, preferred. - Ability to maintain a good working relationship between the reception area and Optical Dispensing, Optometry, Ophthalmology, Contact Lens Services, to ensure delivery of an effective and high quality Eye Care Services program, preferred. - Basic micro computer applications (spreadsheets and word processing), preferred. - Typing and 10-key by touch, preferred. Salary Range- $16.70 - $20.072012-05-19 20:03:51United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon136309ORPortland, OR28818962http://kp.jobs/xml/28818962/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Materials Coordinator Location: Portland, OR As a member of the Distribution Team, work within an assigned facility to facilitate all aspects of materials management services. This service supports the facility in the delivery of patient care by providing cost-effective, timely acquisition and replenishment of all supplies and services in support of national standards an Materials Management Policies and Procedures. Works under indirect supervision of the Distribution Manager and direction of the Area Materials Coordinator. Essential Functions: - Manage company assets. - Perform inventory analysis by calculating usage data to establish and maintain adequate inventory levels of all supplies needed to support facility operations. - Determine most cost effective and expedient method of acquisition, process appropriate paperwork. - Assure proper signature authorization. - Enter orders with the vendor and/or through automated systems using established process. - Monitor and update inventory levels of supplies using reports and forecasting tools. - Act as Materials Management Representative. - Investigate and resolve problems. - Negotiate and determine customer requirements and provide pricing and information using National agreements or research with local Strategic Sourcing. - Educate and inform staff regarding compliance updates policy and procedure. - Relay concerns and compliance information to Regional Strategic Sourcing. - Consultant, resource, and liaison for all materials management services. Meet with facility administration. - Department heads and team leaders to discuss clinic operations, budgetary concerns and inventory management. - Coordinate procurement of repairs for equipment and instruments via assigned vendor or Strategic Sourcing, select appropriate shipper and arrange handling, and notify and inform customer of action taken. - If loaner equipment needed, arrange for replacement ensuring required timeframe and customer requirements are met. - Inform customer of cost of replacement versus estimate of repair to determine appropriate action. - Arrange for return to vendor and prepare appropriate paperwork. - Coordinate transportation. - Receive, distribute and replenish inventory. - Handle product recalls, process returns, coordinate on-site product and equipment evaluations, perform cash purchases. - Assure proper utilization of company assets and lowering program costs by recycling supplies, equipment and furniture to other facilities throughout the region and ESP. - Provide support to other regionalized departments i.e. Property Accounting (asset tracking), Facilities (new facility start-up and remodels, FSWR), Recycling program (WOW, Toners), and EHS (Ergo). - Performs other duties as assigned and as time permits. - This job description is not all encompassing. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - One (1) year of automated on-line system experience. - One (1) year of inventory control experience. - One (1) year of materials management experience. - One (1) year of customer service experience. - Two (2) years of purchasing/materials management experience preferred. - Two (2) years of customer service experience preferred. - Demonstrated customer-focused service skills. - PC Proficiency. - Effective communication skills, both oral and written. - Tolerance of ambiguity. - Commitment to Task. - Conflict resolution skills. - Demonstrated effective time management skills. - Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with multiple levels of staff. - Must be able to lift 50-65 lbs routinely. - Strong organizational skills. - Willingness to upgrade skills as needed. - Ability to retain information from multiple sources. - Demonstrated ability to work without direct supervision. - Medical supply familiarity preferred - Knowledge of Kaiser Permenante System preferred. - Medical Terminology preferred. - Proven Leadership skills preferred. - Use of materials handling equipment and proper lifting technique preferred. Salary Range: $16.34 - $26.052012-05-19 20:03:51United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon136317ORPortland, OR28818963http://kp.jobs/xml/28818963/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Pre/Post RN, Outpatient Location: Portland, OR The RN participates as a member of the health care team in delivering quality health care to patients, which supports Kaiser Permanente's mission, vision and values. The RN provides a variety of nursing services both in person and by phone utilizing the nursing process and leadership skills to address acute and chronic needs of Health Plan members and other patients of the Kaiser Permanente Health Care Program. He/she works under the general direction of the design. Essential Functions: - Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills, committed to team environment. - Utilizes professional communication techniques. - Maintains current knowledge and skill base with personal commitment to continuous learning and professional development. - Demonstrates awareness of new information posted in the communication notebook. - Participates in an equitable rotation of voluntary overtime to cover possible late cases. - Performs accurate preoperative assessments including Preoperative Nursing Assessment. - Utilizes knowledge of type of procedure to plan for preoperative needs of patient - Initiates and facilitates exam room turnovers as needed, including light housekeeping, restocking. - Trained in phlebotomy; able to perform lab draws and sending specimens to lab for processing. - Adept in use of Health Connect, Op Time and Outpatient Epic. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum 2 years experience in acute care or ambulatory care/clinic setting within the last 5 years. - Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing. - Current Oregon license as a Registered Nurse. - BLS Certification. - Able to type 20 words per minute. - Demonstrates clinical nursing and leadership skills. - Demonstrates effective interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills. - Willingness to learn computerized information systems. - Demonstrates ability to work within teams and within a dynamic work environment. - Customer focused. Preferred Qualifications: - 3-5 years Med/Surg or Critical Care Nursing experience. - Preoperative Clinic experience. - Phlebotomy skills. - Current or future bachelor's degree in nursing or related field. - Previous experience with population care/case management, triage and advice. Salary Range: $32.45 - $46.672012-05-19 20:03:50United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon135870ORPortland, OR28818945http://kp.jobs/xml/28818945/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Pre/Post RN, Outpatient Location: Portland, OR The RN participates as a member of the health care team in delivering quality health care to patients, which supports Kaiser Permanente's mission, vision and values. The RN provides a variety of nursing services both in person and by phone utilizing the nursing process and leadership skills to address acute and chronic needs of Health Plan members and other patients of the Kaiser Permanente Health Care Program. He/she works under the general direction of the design. Essential Functions: - Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills, committed to team environment. - Utilizes professional communication techniques. - Maintains current knowledge and skill base with personal commitment to continuous learning and professional development. - Demonstrates awareness of new information posted in the communication notebook. - Participates in an equitable rotation of voluntary overtime to cover possible late cases. - Performs accurate preoperative assessments including Preoperative Nursing Assessment. - Utilizes knowledge of type of procedure to plan for preoperative needs of patient - Initiates and facilitates exam room turnovers as needed, including light housekeeping, restocking. - Trained in phlebotomy; able to perform lab draws and sending specimens to lab for processing. - Adept in use of Health Connect, Op Time and Outpatient Epic. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum 2 years experience in acute care or ambulatory care/clinic setting within the last 5 years. - Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing. - Current Oregon license as a Registered Nurse. - BLS Certification. - Able to type 20 words per minute. - Demonstrates clinical nursing and leadership skills. - Demonstrates effective interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills. - Willingness to learn computerized information systems. - Demonstrates ability to work within teams and within a dynamic work environment. - Customer focused. Preferred Qualifications: - 3-5 years Med/Surg or Critical Care Nursing experience. - Preoperative Clinic experience. - Phlebotomy skills. - Current or future bachelor's degree in nursing or related field. - Previous experience with population care/case management, triage and advice. Salary Range: $32.45 - $46.672012-05-19 20:03:48United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon135866ORPortland, OR28818944http://kp.jobs/xml/28818944/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Regional LPN Location: Portland, OR Participate w/the Health Care Team in delivering quality & customer focused care to patients in a manner which reflects KP's organizational & nursing mission, vision & values. Provides nursing & administrative support to clinicians & other health care team members to offer a variety of health care service to patients. Clinical duties involve both direct (in person) & indirect (via phone or on-line) patient care activities requiring both simple to complex nursing knowledge & skills. As appropriate to the LPN's scope of practice, the LPN's expected to have competent focused/limited nursing assessment & triage skills on routine or self-limiting health conditions, critical thinking, communication, problem-solving & decision-making skills in order to meet patient needs & contribute to a positive care experience & work environment. Performs clinical tasks & procedures under the direction of a clinician within the scope of the LPN's professional training & individual competency. Works under the clinical supervision of the clinician or registered nurse & under the general direction of the designated supervisor. Essential Functions: - Prepares & organizes patient's office visit from known reason/procedure by ensuring that all appropriate tests, clinical information (e.g., diagnostic test results, consultation reports, outside reports, etc.) & order entries are ready for clinician review prior to appointment time - Perform focused/limited nursing assessment & triage on routine or self-limiting medical conditions as directed by RN/clinician. Recognize when to defer to and/or assist w/comprehensive assessment for complex medical conditions by RN/clinician - Utilizes standardized tools (e.g., PST, health maintenance alerts) to identify & address health maintenance/care gaps w/patient & alerts clinician on those that require his/her attention - Recognize signs & symptoms of common & routine medical conditions/illnesses, abnormal verses new/existing & implements planned nursing & medical interventions as delegated by RN/clinician - Contribute to the development, implementation or modification of the individualized patient's plan of care under the direction of the RN/clinician - Prepares patient for actual visit/procedure prior to clinician's exam during rooming-in process - Assures exam/procedures room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms & educational materials are available & ready for using during visit/procedure. Checks equipment are in safe working order & cleans room after use - Provides health teaching/education or advice on routine or self-limiting medical conditions, procedures, tests, surgeries, self-injections, etc - Utilize standardized tools determine patient's level of engagement in self-care as directed by RN - Used KP HealthConnect & information systems to document all pertinent data & outcomes of nursing care according to standardized procedures & policies such as & not limited to the use of SBAR, SOAP or APIE, KP HealthConnect smarttools, etc. Update demographic/historical clinical data gathered in electronic medical records - Perform diagnostic test, therapies & procedures within scope of practice competently & w/maintenance of proficiency according to: a)specific department standards on core clinical tasks (see department's list of core skills); b) application of knowledge & skills appropriate to development age of patient; and c) established policies such as & not limited to patient safety, aseptic & sterile techniques & infection control Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing - Current LPN license in Oregon and Washington.Requires Oregon or Washington license at time of hire.Licenses in both states are required within 6 months of hire. - AHA Health Care Provider level CPR certification - Demonstrated clinical nursing skills - Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills (Assessment required for external candidates) - Demonstrated communication (written and oral) skills - Demonstrated literacy in using computers and keyboarding - Skills in problem-solving, setting priorities and using good judgment for decisions - Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure Preferred Qualifications: - Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in assigned department's clinical area (e.g., Pediatrics, FP/IM, OB/Gyn, Surgery, Allergy, Dermatology, Urology, etc.) within an ambulatory care setting - IV therapy experience or recent certification - Familiarity in documenting in an electronic medical record system - Current working knowledge & clinical skills in providing routine care, education & advice in assigned department's clinical areaOR successful completion of appropriate competencies for assigned primary/specialty care department Salary Range- $19.46 - $25.682012-05-18 19:47:04United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon136066ORPortland, OR28800379http://kp.jobs/xml/28800379/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Pharmacist Location: Portland, OR Information will be added based on hiring manager submission. Essential Functions: - Consults w/ health care practitioners to establish high quality patient drug therapy plans & outcomes. - Monitors patient's to insure therapeutic outcomes & minimize adverse drug effects. - Consults patients in a professional & efficient manner to ensure patient understanding of drug therapy plans & outcomes. - Contacts & confers w/ the prescriber in a timely manner to clarify & answer questions regarding drug product selection to facilitate appropriate patient outcomes. - Serves as a role model by demonstrating a contemporary attitude & focusing on patient care outcomes. - Accurately reviews, interprets, & fills prescriptions/orders to ensure patient safety. - Accurately compounds & prepares medications or supervises same. - Improves patient care outcomes be developing knowledge & skills in new areas of pharmacy practice as they arise through literature review, continuing education, & collegial sharing of information. - Demonstrates knowledge of department mission statement & objectives by assisting in development & achievement of location specific goals. - Demonstrates a complete understanding & complies w/ all pharmacy department & location policies & procedures concerning the responsibilities of a pharmacist & support personnel. - Mixes IV additive solutions & chemotherapy using aseptic technique. - Monitors, surveys, & inspects facility medication storage sites to ensure safe, appropriate drug storage. - Maintains a cost conscious attitude in the daily function of the pharmacy. - Uses reference materials or alternative sources of information when necessary. - Maintains a professional appearance, observes the suggested departmental dress code & wears identification badge. - Maintains a professional attitude & image; leads by professional example. - Attends to personal affairs so as not to interfere w/ the work schedule. - Maintains cleanliness of self & work area. - Demonstrates good judgment in the ability to organize & assist in directing workflow to maintain appropriate service levels. - Demonstrates ability to set goals, plan, organize, & take tasks to completion. - Demonstrates consistent ability to be a productive employee. - Answers phone calls as necessary. - Exercises independent judgment w/in the limits of authority. - Influences others to strive towards location & departmental objectives. - Maintains current knowledge of & complies w/ state & federal laws, rules & regulations. - Demonstrates knowledge & support for continuous quality improvement programs in the location, department, & region. - Demonstrates a complete understanding & complies w/ established regional employee relations policies & procedures. - Demonstrates working knowledge of inventory control principles to establish/ensure appropriate cost effective asset management. - Demonstrates working knowledge of professional practice standards. - Demonstrates knowledge of Kaiser Permanente pharmacy benefit structure. - Maintains a contemporary working knowledge of Kaiser Permanente automated systems. - Communicates appropriate information regarding formulary & target drug alternatives & is effective in increasing provider compliance & member acceptance to assure appropriate drug utilization. - Consults w/ appropriate personnel in mattes of uncertainty. - Makes informed, rational, & timely decisions. - Perform other duties as requested. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Degree in Pharmacy - Current Pharmacy license in OR or WA, or receipt of Pharmacy license upon hire. Salary Range- $56.57 - $63.532012-05-18 19:47:04United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon136098ORPortland, OR28800383http://kp.jobs/xml/28800383/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Compliance Analyst Senior Location: Portland, OR The Compliance Analyst Senior position will act as consultant/mentor in compliance issues for the NW regional ITcompliance initiatives, and reports to the IT SOX and HIPAA Specialist. This position must have a working knowledge of HIPAA, ARRA/HITECH, SOX and other associated governmental and local laws as they pertain to compliance as well helping to manage ITGCs. Participating in pre-audit assessments in preparation for final audits, driving post-audit recommendations for improvements, and assuring follow up and accuracy on all corrective actions will be a cornerstone for this role. Essential Functions: - Independently analyzes/investigates and documents a risk and readiness assessment that will provide feedback for compliance issues often involving complex projects. - Identifies and documents issues and their fit into non-functional requirements. - Evaluates workflow, information sources and distribution paths, and system specifications for appropriate compliance. - Conducts workflow, process diagrams and gap analysis to identify the status of system, application and/or hardware compliance. - Collaborates with client in implementation of the planning and testing to ensure compliance integrity. - Participates in frequent telephone calls and Webex sessions with corporate compliance personnel to understand compliance initiatives in the organization and communicate our regional progress in achieving compliance in these areas. - Designs and implements training programs for clients that will reinforce KP and Regional compliance, privacy and security policies awareness. - Develops and implements communication and escalation plans and resolves issues. - Provides knowledge transfer as appropriate. - Possesses strong meeting facilitative skills in leading detailed discussions and being decisive and influential while remaining a positive influence. - Practices excellent organizational skills in managing multiple tasks. - A self-starter who works well limited supervision. - Maintains a culture of compliance, ethics, and integrity at all times. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in related field and/or 4 years of equivalent experience. - A minimum of 5 years of experience documenting compliance policy requirements, analyzing risks and compliance processes, and developing compliance training to support IT initiatives. - Thorough knowledge of compliance, privacy and security policies and practices. - Contributes to the development of new policies and maintenance of existing policies. - Complete understanding and ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams. - Knowledge of industry compliance best practice principles. - Intermediate level skills in using MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio). Preferred Qualifications: - Advanced skills in using the MS Office suite. - Strong project management knowledge. -Currently possessing, or in the process of achieving, a professional certification (i.e. CISA, CIA, CISSP, etc.)2012-05-18 19:45:49United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon133628ORPortland, OR28800143http://kp.jobs/xml/28800143/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Manager, Regional Large Group Sales Location: Portland, OR Conducts day to day management of sales team for mid size group commercial market segment (51+ eligible employees.) Is responsible for achieving commercial new group membership enrollment forecast for assigned segment. Monitors daily performance and workflow of sales staff to deliver on expectations for quota achievement, sales pipeline development and persistency/retention targets. Manage and enhance relationships with regional brokers. Create new sales distribution channels and manage and enhance existing sales channels for mid group market segment. Essential Functions: - Manage sales team for mid size group commercial market segment with more than 51 eligible employees. Maximize growth opportunities in this market segment. - Consistently achieve membership forecast and manage staff to expectations for consistent quota achievement, retention and sales pipeline development. - Develop staff's skills with the objective of creating excellence in new sales. - Ensure a high level of service is provided to group customers and their brokers, agents and advisors. - Manage and maintain positive, active relationships with regional brokers, agents and general agents. - Develop and manage new marketing distribution channels and enhance existing sales channels, e.g. brokers, direct, business coalitions, etc. - Monitor Kaiser Permanente's competitive position in the commercially brokered regional mid/large size group market. Oversee the collection of commercial market and competitive information by staff. Identify competitive strengths and effectively use this knowledge as the basis for an effective strategy and approach. Recognize competitive weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Recommend changes in marketing strategy to segment Director to maximize Kaiser Permanente's competitive position. - Develop and implement strategic action plans to achieve forecast for regional mid to large size market segment. - Support the Director of Regional Accounts, participate in the development of the annual commercial forecast and participate in annual rate setting. - Participate in new and existing large group rate review meetings. - Direct the development of annual sales staff book of business and strategic new sales plans. - Review the viability/equity of territory, account and broker assignments annually at a minimum. - Leverage internal and external resources to meet growth and member retention objectives. - Attend regional and national training programs and special seminars to keep abreast of new health care/employee benefit laws, programs and national issues. Continually seek professional development and require same of staff. Acquire and maintain detailed knowledge of Kaiser Permanente programs/products, industry practices and differentiating elements. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - 3+ years of experience in health plan, commercial group insurance, group insurance brokerage or consulting, disease management or related field - 3+ years of management experience in sales or account management with verifiable track record of department and staff quota achievement. - Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of healthcare sales experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Continuing education as required by Oregon and Washington's Department of Insurance - Valid drivers' license - Oregon and Washington Insurance License acquired within 90-day probationary period - Demonstrated track record of successful staff development, and thorough understanding of sales/marketing principles and techniques. - Ability to establish positive, professional relationships with key market customers and their advisors Preferred Qualifications: - Management experience with multiple distribution channels, products and/or market segments. - Masters in marketing, MBA or related graduate level designation - Demonstrated track record of personal sales or account management achievement - Thorough understanding of commercial employee benefits, insurance industry and HMO regulations, including State and Federal laws - Demonstrated organizational and problem solving skills Salary Range: $87,750 - $120,050 Target Sales Incentive: $44,1002012-05-17 18:32:01United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon135958ORPortland, OR28763236http://kp.jobs/xml/28763236/jobUSAPortlandTitle: New Member Navigator Location: Portland, OR The Medicaid Member Navigator aids newly enrolled individuals and their families to successfully access health care services within Kaiser Permanente and to identify and assist members to access non-KP benefits and community services. Essential Functions: - Provide orientation to the KP integrated care system and PCP model for all new Medicaid members. Orientation includes but is not limited to; available KP & Medicaid resources such as the KP Nurse Advice Line, Exceptional Needs Program, dental care, transportation and translator services - Verifies that members have received their ID card and have the information needed to select a PCP for themselves/family members - Educates member on the appropriate use of health care resources - Through the use of a telephonic screening process, identifies members that have unmet needs or active concerns. This may include ethnic & language considerations to care, social issues, chronic disease including mental health, disabilities or current pregnancy - Assist member with finding & accessing needed services and medical care, including but not limited to PCP selection, appointing, RX refills, transportation arrangements, and assistance for making contact with outside resources or benefits - Refers cases to the Exceptional Needs Program for assistance & guidance when complex issues or concerns are identified - As directed by RN, makes other arrangements & referrals and communicates findings/actions to the PCP or other providers - Through population review, re-contacts previous outreach members to follow-up on overuse of ED and missed appointments; reinforcing appropriate use of resources - Provides general administrative support to the Medicaid program through recordkeeping, scheduling meetings and filing as requested - Accurately documents all activities and communicates issues or concerns to manager or ENCC RN in a timely manner - Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of 2 years experience in health related customer service, medical office practice or other patient-related experience in the ambulatory setting - High school diploma - 1 or more years of college or technical training - Knowledge of Medical terminology Preferred Qualifications: - Minimum 3 years of experience in health related customer service, medical office practice or other patient-related experience in the ambulatory setting - Associates Degree in Business Administration, Communication, Marketing, or health related field - Experience with outreach programs - Demonstrated ability to effectively use Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to quickly learn new computerized systems such as appointing programs - Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to establish rapport with patients/members - Ability to manage multiple work priorities and requests from members - Must demonstrate initiative and excellent problem solving skills Salary Range: $18.28 - $24.112012-05-17 18:32:01United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon136086ORPortland, OR28763237http://kp.jobs/xml/28763237/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Team Development Consultant Location: Portland, OR Provide performance improvement and team development services to unit-based team leaders and their teams to function as high performing teams. Services include: co-lead consultation and coaching in facilitative leadership practices, developing high performing teams, performance improvement methodologies, and conflict management; and, team facilitation for performance improvement, team development, conflict management, and interpersonal communication skill building. Also provide assessment for UBT leader and team training needs in the areas of developing high performing teams, process and service improvement, and leadership development. Essential Functions: - Provide team development consultation and facilitation to UBTs to improve workgroup effectiveness, interpersonal and group communication, and to help resolve intra-group conflict - Provide performance improvement consultation and facilitation to UBTs to: assess current team performance; educate on the performance improvement cycle; and engage the team in a variety of performance improvement methodologies, such as Rapid Cycle Change - Provide one-on-one and leadership team coaching to UBT leaders in facilitative leadership practices; meeting effectiveness; data-based decision making; effective communication and team engagement strategies; and conflict management - Provide consultation and training to UBT reinforcing sponsors to support performance improvement within their UBTs - Performs other duties as requested Secondary Functions: - Identifies UBT leader and team needs and influences their learning and change - Contracts with UBT leaders and their teams using objectives, scope of work, services provided, resources and timelines - Makes recommendations of consulting/facilitation interventions - Routing business expenses such as local travel, business meals, and resources through the UBT reporting structure - influence UBT leaders to proactively use engagement principles, recognition and reinforcement - Front-line operational team leaders and their teams function in rapid-fire environments within tightly-prescribed meeting timeframes, so communication and interventions must be planned to occur as efficiently as possible - Assist UBT leaders to manage different, and at times, conflicting goals of a complex organization and encourage them to surface and address interpersonal conflict within their teams/departments - Maintain knowledge of change initiatives where UBTs can be a platform for implementing, such as Service Excellence, and integrate into UBT consultation and development - Maintain perspective of Regional Operating Plan goals while providing service to UBT leaders and their teams, acknowledging their interests but acting to help ensure organizational success - Maintain high level of trust and credibility with UBT leaders and teams, and their managers throughout the region - Coordinate, when appropriate, services from other functional areas, to address a wide range or issues and needs - Balance the goals, needs, values and perspectives of the organizational while promoting effective management and facilitating change - Deliver UBT interventions such as process improvement; communication skill-building; or interest-based problem-solving, within tightly prescribed timeframes, while promoting effective team development and facilitating change Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - 5 years experience in providing team development facilitation and consultation to front-line supervisors and front-line teams - 5 years experience providing process improvement interventions, such as Rapid Cycle Change, to front-line teams - Post graduate degree or equivalent experience in Adult Education, Training, and Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration or other related fields - Demonstrated ability to provide performance improvement interventions, such as process improvement facilitation and team development interventions, to front-line teams and their leaders - Demonstrated knowledge and effective facilitation of performance improvement methodologies, such as Rapid Cycle Change (using PDSA) Preferred Qualifications: - 5 years post graduate experience as a Performance Improvement-Team Development Consultant in a health care environment - Post graduate degree in Adult Learning, Organization Development; Behavioral Sciences or equivalent - Demonstrated Performance Improvement, Team Development, Leadership Development and Management Consulting skills working with front-line supervisors/teams in a KP Region - Knowledge of and skill in facilitating improvement methodologies such as Rapid Cycle Change (Plan-Do-Study-Act) or Lean Salary Range: $77,220 - $105,7802012-05-17 18:31:59United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon131975ORPortland, OR28763233http://kp.jobs/xml/28763233/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Business Systems Analyst II - Contract Administration Location: Portland, OR The Business Systems Analyst plays a critical role in the contract and benefit administration processes supported by this department. The BSA II is responsible for group and member contract production and several medical and dental benefits tools for sales support. Scope includes ensuring integrity of process and data, quality of output, timeliness as measured by regulatory requirements and business needs; vendor management; and providing great customer service to the internal user community. This involves translating business rules into system configuration, understanding how data is used, and business administration of systems. The person in this role improves our processes and output by ddemonstrating excellent communication and collaboration skills with peers, business customers and managers, data and reporting teams, and IT infrastructure. Essential Functions: - In collaboration with KPIT and business clients, maintain information applications to meet business requirements - Participate on project teams to develop/enhance business information systems - Ensure integration with other business applications, and consistency w/ established data/information standards - Work collaboratively w/operations & KPIT staff to implement workflow or system improvements necessary to meet business information needs and user requirements - Apply business area and system knowledge to research & remediate system problems - Develop & maintain system documentation including but not limited to business specifications, process flows and desk procedures - Coordinate/conduct user acceptance testing, to ensure application meets business requirements and supports efficient workflow - Develop user documentation and related materials - Assist with user support and training as needed - Participate in periodic review to identify application improvements needed to support evolving business needs - Following specifications, develop or enhance applications that combine data from existing sources, tailored to specific user groups and business needs - Develop system documentation - Ensure consistency with established data and application standards - Information analyst duties, e.g. conduct analysis and make recommendations to business unit based on findings of analysis - Data analyst duties, e.g., help define business rules applicable to the development of the application Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - 3 years of relevant analytical/business system support experience - 1 year experience w/ SAS/SQL, Oracle and Teradata, and Microsoft Office including Visio - Bachelors degree in a quantitative or technical discipline, or equivalent knowledge and experience - Familiarity with relevant service delivery/insurance/finance business units - Ability to support formal training programs for system users - Proven ability to conduct, interpret and communicate quantitative/qualitative analysis - Process flow and desk procedure development and documentation - Proven team skills including the following attributes: efficient, collaborative, candid, open, and results-oriented - Development of business specification documentation - Strong interpersonal and communication skills (1:1, peer, multi-disciplinary group, presentations, written) Preferred Qualifications: - Five years of analytical experience at KPNW - Expertise in assigned business unit (service delivery, insurance, finance) - Specific and broad knowledge of KPNW operations and relevant business systems and data sources such asCommon Membership (CM), regional data warehouse and FASET Salary Range: $66,740 - $91,4602012-05-16 18:37:52United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon135948ORPortland, OR28736558http://kp.jobs/xml/28736558/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Senior Sales Executive Location: Portland, OR The Sr. Sales Executive is accountable for initiating mutually beneficial business relationships by prospecting and qualifying new business opportunities that optimize potential for sustainable growth as well as contributing to margin requirements. Gaining commitment to do business with KP and establishing the right business position with our customers; ensuring a high quality customer experience. Essential Functions: - Developing and managing a book of prospects, through various channels - Identifying and soliciting appropriate business - Establishing favorable conditions of offering - Selling the group at the right rate - Selling the group with the right product and benefit mix - Pursue opportunities for growth - Managing account implementation process - Effectively consult with purchasers and channels to demonstrate value and build commitment to KP Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of 3 years of experience in marketing, business development, and/or managing business to business relationships - Minimum of 2 years of experience as a successful sales executive - Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience - Oregon and WA insurance license required within 90 days of hire Preferred Qualifications: - MHA, MPH, or MBA Salary Range: $60,319 - $81,431 Target Sales Incentive: $70,8752012-05-16 18:37:52United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon135998ORPortland, OR28736559http://kp.jobs/xml/28736559/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Health Educator, Nutrition and Fitness Location: Portland, OR To support the Health Education Services Department by providing and interpreting nutrition information and strategies in a supportive learning environment to members/customers as a treatment for medical conditions. To direct patients/members toward a healthier lifestyle thus improving their status and adding to their satisfaction. Essential Functions: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Leads health education and group appointments classes according to established protocol and curriculum, including assessing learning needs and barriers and adjusting presentations to meet identified group needs. - Teaches and reinforces a low fat and low sugar eating pattern and essentials of adequate nutrition using didactic and behavior change techniques. - Create a supportive group atmosphere conducive to participant success. - Functions as a team player for planning and conducting presentations and in developing and updating additional curriculum. - Maintains current knowledge in the nutrition and behavior change field as it applies to the particular program taught. - Manages routine data collection and administrative duties in a timely manner, including outcome documentation. - Attends and participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings and training sessions. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: - Two years experience teaching adults - One year experience counseling consumers on dietary modifications. - Registration in the American Dietetic Association (RD-Registered Dietitian) or - BS degree in nutrition or nutrition related field, or dietetics with at least five years experience teaching applied nutrition and /or leading weight management groups and registration in the American Dietetics Association (DTR- Dietetic Technician Registered) or MS degree in nutrition or nutrition-related field. - Comprehensive knowledge in human nutrition and dietetics. - Working knowledge in current dietary treatments for weight management, hypercholesterolemia and diabetes. - Ability to present curriculum content clearly, accurately and with consideration for participant needs and educational level. - Ability to facilitate a positive group process, reinforcing participant responsibilities, in a time limited format. - Must be able to work a variety of shifts without incurring overtime pay. Preferred Qualifications: PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - One year experience working in an HMO setting. - Two years leading weight management groups. - MS degree in nutrition or dietetics or related field. - Working knowledge of behavior modification and relapse prevention. - Has the skills and ability to co-facilitate task oriented groups. - Ability to facilitate adult groups in specific area of instruction (i.e., weight management, adolescence, cardiovascular risks) - Computer applications Salary Range: $30.35 - $42.042012-05-12 18:43:57United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon135132ORPortland, OR28657050http://kp.jobs/xml/28657050/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Histology Technician - Anatomical Pathology Location: Portland, OR The purpose of the position is to assist the pathologists by supplying diagnostic material by both routine and special procedures to enable the pathologists to provide diagnostic interpretation. Essential Functions: Prepare 3 micron sections. Must be able to recognize if cut section is representative of block. Also able to recognize tumor is left for diagnostic review. Imbed tissue in paraffin. Must be able to recognize if properly embedded. Correct orientation of specimen is critical to diagnosis. Special stains for identification of specific cell components. Also encompasses the knowledge of chemistry to make up titrate reagents. Able to recognize, differentiate, and develop cell components so that the stain will be of diagnostic value. Perform Immunoperoxidase procedure, which involves working with antibodies that are infectious. Must work with micropipets to achieve appropriate dilutions. Must be able to make up checkerboard dilutions which are used to see which dilution is strong enough but weak enough for exact staining with little or no background to enable the pathologist to be confident in his/her diagnosis. Must be able to troubleshoot problems with the procedure. Supervise and train clerical staff with labeling, filing, workload tally, and instrument and reagent maintenance. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: 2 years of experience in a histology laboratory or completion of a prescribed histology training program high school diploma or equivalent Comprehensive knowledge of all histology functions including MOHS and Immunoperoxidase, through completion of a prescribed histology training program. Familiar with microtome and cryostat Able to perform basic tests done in the Histology department Demonstrated verbal and written command of the English language Preferred Qualifications: Recent histology experience with 2 years of application Preferred certification: HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) Familiar with all instrumentation in histology laboratory Chemistry background and knowledge of all special procedures in the histology department Salary Range: $23.40 - $27.812012-05-12 18:43:57United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon135161ORPortland, OR28657056http://kp.jobs/xml/28657056/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Information Analyst I - Dental Location: Portland, OR This position enables strategic data-related decisions by designing and executing quantitative and qualitative analysis for business areas and providing recommendations for decision making under uncertainty. Becomes an 'expert' in an operational area and utilizes both operational and technical knowledge to clearly define business problems and definitions. Provides analytical expertise to identifying opportunities for sustained business improvement. Essential Functions: - Define business problems and create scope of work for new work initiatives - In collaboration with business clients and data teams, provide information analysis and analytical modeling support - Use query tools extract data, create data and meet client needs - Consult with senior level analyst to troubleshoot and design complex problems - Design and interpret analyses of data, providing recommendations in suppport of basic to moderately complexbusiness problems - Regularly use busibess intelligence tools, programming languages and spreadsheets to produce quantitative analyses and reports - Work independently with client and other contractor staff at an intermediate professional level and is expected to be articulate, prepared, and knowledgeable in those encounters - Produce graphs and tables for reports, presentations and publication. Carefully document all programs, data sets and analyses - Perform other duties as requested Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Bachelors degree or Associates degree and 2 years of experience, or 4 years of analytical experience - Proven ability to conduct, interpret and present quantitative/qualitative analysis - Strong interpersonal and communication skills (1:1, peer, multi-disciplinary group, presentations, written). Be assertive, objective and be able to confront clients with difficult issues - Proven ability to pull and analyze data using standard query tools - Working knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office - Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel Preferred Qualifications: - 3 years of analytical experience - Advanced degree in a quantitative or technical discipline - Specific and broad knowledge of KPNW operations, KP applications, and KP HealthConnect, including Hyperspace, Clarity and Chronicles - Health care or insurance experience Salary Range: $53,420 - $70,5802012-05-12 18:43:57United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon135139ORPortland, OR28657051http://kp.jobs/xml/28657051/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Hospice and Palliative Care Public Health Nurse - Continuing Care Services Location: Portland, OR The self-directed Hospice and Palliative Care Public Health Nurse (HPCPHN) provides skilled nursing assessment, planning and coordination/care management across settings to patients in a private home, adult foster home, residential/assisted living care, intermediate care, skilled nursing facility, inpatient hospice facilities and hospital settings in order to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families consistent with hospice philosophy and CCS policies and procedures. Essential Functions - Assume initial responsibility for assessing patient/family needs and consulting with attending physician, Hospice and Palliative Care Physician (HPCP) , other IDT staff members or other appropriate community or facility contacts as indicated by patient location and needs at the time of the assessment and care provision - Obtain data on physical, psycho/social, emotional and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporate that data into the plan of care - Facilitate advanced illness and/or end of life discussion with patient and family members to assist with choice of hospice or palliative care - Determine patient appropriateness for palliative care or hospice services (including hospice level of care and care site) in consultation with the HPCP - Case Management: assume primary responsibility for a patient/family caseload that includes the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process; including scheduling visits to reflect patient care needs in order to maintain continuity of the plan of care; and advocate for patient and family - Participate as an active member of the IDT to coordinate information and services to update the plan of care - Maintain up to date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur in accordance with CCS policies and procedures - Instruct primary caregivers, family members, employed caregivers and facility staff to provide hospice specific care as indicated. - Attend weekly case conferences and actively participate in discussion of patient needs and care planning - Coordinate hospice care across settings to achieve smooth transitions of care and assure compliance with the hospice plan of care through communication and documentation for family members, caregivers, facility staff as appropriate - Supervise and document Hospice Aide care delivery every two weeks - Provide phone triage and support to patients/families as needed and requested - Assure professional competency through maintaining state-of-the-art skills and knowledge consistent with state and Medicare regulations, Joint Commission accreditation standards, applicable nurse practice acts and agency policies - Participate in CCS and KP orientation and in service training for professional staff as well as agency and community programs as requested to promote professional growth and understanding of hospice and palliative care - Demonstrate familiarity with policies of the agency and rules and regulations of state and federal bodies which aid in determining policies - Participates in department quality management/improvement activities; including but not limited to clinical record review, occurrence reporting, focused studies, process and outcome measurement, peer review, continuous quality improvement projects - Partner in defining and achieving agency productivity standards Qualifications: Basic Qualifications - One year medical-surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting - Baccalaureate degree in nursing or commensurate knowledge and experience (Commensurate knowledge and experience may include recent experience in areas of care coordination, case management, community health, and public health). Licensed in Oregon and Washington. Requires license in primary state, (Oregon or Washington) prior to first day of employment. Application for licensure in secondary state must be made within six (6) weeks of start date. Licenses in both states required within six (6) months of hire - Valid driver's license - Basic Life Support CPR card for Health Care Provider. Valid card must be obtained prior to patient contact and within two weeks of hire - Note: This position requires a reliable automobile to travel to and from patient homes. Able to perform complete physical, psychosocial, spiritual assessments - Able to operate stethoscope and sphygmomanometer - Keyboarding or typing skills - Able to learn to operate a laptop computer to perform clinical documentation - Working knowledge of concise, yet thorough clinical documentation of patient assessments and care - Effective problem solving, written and verbal communication and organizational and time management skills required to accomplish case management responsibilities within allocated time frames - Note: This position requires completion of a typing test 20 wpm Preferred Qualifications - Operational knowledge of computerized clinical documentation and office application systems including the use of laptop/notebook computers - Working knowledge of the managed care industry - Knowledge of Medicare regulations/requirements - Excellent time management, problem solving and customer service skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Able to work autonomously and manage patient caseload - Experience working as a member of an interdisciplinary team - Knowledgeable of the care for the chronically ill and frail elderly - Working knowledge of Hospice and palliative care for the terminally ill patient. Pediatrics - Oncology/hospice - Hospice care and the dying process - Peripheral and central line IV management - Able to perform venipuncture and IV insertion - Able to operate multiple IV pumps - Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing Salary Range: $32.45 - $46.672012-05-12 18:43:57United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon135322ORPortland, OR28657063http://kp.jobs/xml/28657063/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Sr. KP HealthConnect Application Coordinator Location: Portland, OR KP HealthConnect is a $3 billion integrated clinical and administrative information system that is being deployed across all KP regions. KP HealthConnect will enable us to leverage the power of our integrated delivery system to be the solution in heath care that is patient-centered, safe equitable, accessible, and affordable. In order to achieve this vision, every region must fully optimize the use of this system. The mission of the KP HealthConnect Operations Department is to optimize the use of the system across the Region in order to achieve high priority goals in clinical care and business outcomes. The department does this through diligent and conscientious attention to user needs, through partnerships with National and Epic Systems in the continued development and enhancement of the system, through partnerships in the Region with NWP, IT, and the Labor Management Partnership, and by applying medical systems to meet problem-oriented and opportunity-driven objectives. Essential Functions: - Lead operational and information systems and system integration expertise in the analysis, development, training, testing, optimization and application of KP HealthConnect (KPHC) business and clinical systems - As the subject matter expert for multiple Epic modules systems and circle of support systems, direct and recommend system solutions to regional leadership, clinicians, staff, brokers, employers, professional organizations and vendors including Epic Systems Corporation - Manage complex Epic and circle of support integration issues and critical support/ enhancements issues in the KPHC systems - Collaborate with work teams, departments, regional leadership, clinicians, staff, and information technology to define needs, facilitate agreements and decisions - Plan execution of complex and large projects including user communication, support and post implementation review - Lead the configuration of new features and modules for integration with installed Epic applications. Direct and plan relevant workflow sessions and manage resulting workflow changes with senior business sponsors - Lead large complex configuration activities for complex function to resolve problems escalated to the KPHC Operations department. - Set up and test configuration to resolve complex patient safety problems modifications and cross application enhancements. Build, maintain and update application master files and category lists to ensure data integrity and maintain synchronization with Enterprise CB (Collaborative Build) updates - To sustain efficient current and future functionality, provide leadership and direction for operational and information for new version upgrades, system integration issues, optimization of current functionality, and incorporation of new modules in the KPHC business and clinical systems - As the subject matter expert, test complex system changes or system integration issues, direct training materials content, anticipate workflow impact and solutions, and manage deployment - Lead test script development, test data validation, test results analysis, defect and problem resolution and identification of problem fix - Review, analyze and recommend implementation of release notes as received from Epic Systems. Analyze Change Requests for impact of change and costs. Communicate changes to business partners and assist with implementation of change Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a health care profession, information systems, business, library science, or information resource management - Epic Certification required - Certified/Proficient in 2 Epic modules or application sub-components - Experience on at least 2 major system implementation (go-lives) - Demonstrated experience managing small projects or taking lead role in supporting components of medium to large projects - Demonstrated working knowledge of medical terminology - Demonstrated skills in complex project management - Ability to scope and estimate large complex enhancements - Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams through influence and collaboration - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Must exhibit efficiency, collaboration, candor, openness, and results orientation - Demonstrated working knowledge of computer applications in business settings Preferred Qualifications: - A minimum of 5 years ofexperience at Kaiser Permanente - A minimum of 3 years of experience using at least one of the Epic suite of application products or completion of Epic certification in an application(s) - Master's degree in medical informatics, computer science or a related health care field - Direct experience implementing business information systems in the Northwest region - Knowledge of functional areas and/ or systems analysis - Knowledge of research and analyses /design - Demonstrated skills in conflict resolution - Public speaking skills Notes: -May requireoccasional travel to otherKaiser medicalcenters Salary Range: $81,100 - $111,1002012-05-11 19:41:03United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon135207ORPortland, OR28639257http://kp.jobs/xml/28639257/jobUSAPortlandTitle: KP HealthConnect Application Coordinator - Level I Location: Portland, OR KP Health-Connect is a $3 billion integrated clinical and administrative information system that is being deployed across all KP regions. KP HealthConnect will enable us to leverage the power of our integrated delivery system to be the solution in heath care that is patient-centered, safe equitable, accessible, and affordable. In order to achieve this vision, every region must fully optimize the use of this system. The mission of the KP Health-Connect Operations Department is to optimize the use of the system across the Region in order to achieve high priority goals in clinical care and business outcomes. The department does this through diligent and conscientious attention to user needs, through partnerships with National and Epic Systems in the continued development and enhancement of the system, through partnerships in the Region with NWP, IT, and the Labor Management Partnership, and by applying medical systems to meet problem-oriented and opportunity-driven objectives. Essential Functions: - Establish personal credibility and effectiveness with complex, cross-functional health systems to improve cost, quality and service - Manage and coordinate multiple and diverse projects and priorities simultaneously - Because this position has minimal line accountability, the ability to influence change and cooperation is extremely important - Provide consistent systems and tools across entities, boundaries and locations Secondary Functions: - Project Management - Application & interface enhancements/development - System configuration, build, installation & monitoring - Modifications and enhancements - System testing, training & deployment Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's or equivalent work experience required in health care administration, information systems, business, a health care profession, library science, or information resource management - Epic Certification required or may be obtained within 6 months of hire date - Demonstrated skills in project management - Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams through influence and collaboration - Demonstrated working knowledge of computer applications in business settings. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Must exhibit efficiency, collaboration, candor, openness, and results orientation Preferred Qualifications: - 3 years experience using at least one of the Epic suite of application products or completion of Epic certification in an applications - Minimum of 5 years' experience at Kaiser Permanente - Advanced degree in medical informatics, computer science or a related health care field - Direct experience implementing business information systems in the Northwest region - Knowledge of functional areas and/ or systems analysis - Knowledge of research and evaluation design - Demonstrated experience leading a multidisciplinary project to successful completion - Public speaking skills - Demonstrated experience with office software, e.g., Power Point, Excel, Word and/or MS Project Salary Range: $63,540 - $87,0602012-05-11 19:41:03United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon135215ORPortland, OR28639259http://kp.jobs/xml/28639259/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Sr. KP HealthConnect Application Coordinator Location: Portland, OR KP HealthConnect is a $3 billion integrated clinical and administrative information system that is being deployed across all KP regions. KP HealthConnect will enable us to leverage the power of our integrated delivery system to be the solution in heath care that is patient-centered, safe equitable, accessible, and affordable. In order to achieve this vision, every region must fully optimize the use of this system. The mission of the KP HealthConnect Operations Department is to optimize the use of the system across the Region in order to achieve high priority goals in clinical care and business outcomes. The department does this through diligent and conscientious attention to user needs, through partnerships with National and Epic Systems in the continued development and enhancement of the system, through partnerships in the Region with NWP, IT, and the Labor Management Partnership, and by applying medical systems to meet problem-oriented and opportunity-driven objectives. Essential Functions: - Lead operational and information systems and system integration expertise in the analysis, development, training, testing, optimization and application of KP HealthConnect (KPHC) business and clinical systems - As the subject matter expert for multiple Epic modules systems and circle of support systems, direct and recommend system solutions to regional leadership, clinicians, staff, brokers, employers, professional organizations and vendors including Epic Systems Corporation - Manage complex Epic and circle of support integration issues and critical support/ enhancements issues in the KPHC systems - Collaborate with work teams, departments, regional leadership, clinicians, staff, and information technology to define needs, facilitate agreements and decisions - Plan execution of complex and large projects including user communication, support and post implementation review - Lead the configuration of new features and modules for integration with installed Epic applications. Direct and plan relevant workflow sessions and manage resulting workflow changes with senior business sponsors - Lead large complex configuration activities for complex function to resolve problems escalated to the KPHC Operations department. - Set up and test configuration to resolve complex patient safety problems modifications and cross application enhancements. Build, maintain and update application master files and category lists to ensure data integrity and maintain synchronization with Enterprise CB (Collaborative Build) updates - To sustain efficient current and future functionality, provide leadership and direction for operational and information for new version upgrades, system integration issues, optimization of current functionality, and incorporation of new modules in the KPHC business and clinical systems - As the subject matter expert, test complex system changes or system integration issues, direct training materials content, anticipate workflow impact and solutions, and manage deployment - Lead test script development, test data validation, test results analysis, defect and problem resolution and identification of problem fix - Review, analyze and recommend implementation of release notes as received from Epic Systems. Analyze Change Requests for impact of change and costs. Communicate changes to business partners and assist with implementation of change Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a health care profession, information systems, business, library science, or information resource management - Epic Certification required - Certified/Proficient in 2 Epic modules or application sub-components - Experience on at least 2 major system implementation (go-lives) - Demonstrated experience managing small projects or taking lead role in supporting components of medium to large projects - Demonstrated working knowledge of medical terminology - Demonstrated skills in complex project management - Ability to scope and estimate large complex enhancements - Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams through influence and collaboration - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Must exhibit efficiency, collaboration, candor, openness, and results orientation - Demonstrated working knowledge of computer applications in business settings Preferred Qualifications: - A minimum of 5 years ofexperience at Kaiser Permanente - A minimum of 3 years of experience using at least one of the Epic suite of application products or completion of Epic certification in an application(s) - Master's degree in medical informatics, computer science or a related health care field - Direct experience implementing business information systems in the Northwest region - Knowledge of functional areas and/ or systems analysis - Knowledge of research and analyses /design - Demonstrated skills in conflict resolution - Public speaking skills Notes: -May requireoccasional travel to otherKaiser medicalcenters Salary Range: $81,100 - $111,1002012-05-11 19:41:03United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon135210ORPortland, OR28639258http://kp.jobs/xml/28639258/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Data Management Lead Location: Portland, OR MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Project Management - Manages small to medium size projects. - Develops and executes project plans. - Provides project reporting to project sponsor under guidance of higher level resource. Meta Data Repository - Develops data definition consistent with data management standards and conventions. - Defines meta data structures for information repository and performs model management. Database Design (physical) - Analyzed business information requirements, such as throughput, data volume, performance and availability, and transforms logical data model into physical data model. - Transform physical data model into physical database design with appropriate DBMS features to meet the business non-functional requirements. - Develops database definitions consistent with data management standards and conventions. - Participates in physical data model integration and convergence activities. Database Development (physical) - Develops, tests, and implements the organization's physical databases across multiple platforms, technologies, and computing environments. Database Performance - Provides support to Lead in capacity planning, forecasting, and tuning. - Develops performance / tuning evaluation reports. Communications - Communicates business / information models to clients, developers, and database designers. - Communicates database designed to data analyst and application programming staff. Technology Evaluation - Research and evaluates alternative database solutions and recommends the most efficient and cost-effective solution for the project, ensuring consistency with enterprise direction. Methodologies and Standards - Recommends development of or adoption / incorporation of new methodologies and standards for supporting information management. Database Management and Support Tools - Implements, configures, and customized database management and support tools. Client Consulting - Consults with clients and development areas in the design and implementation of small to medium projects. - Consults with clients to determined information management requirements. Training / Mentoring - Provides direction, guidance, and technical support to clients, applications, and operations areas. - Develops technical and analytical skills of lower level resources. Data Transformation - Designs, develops, and tests complex transformation extracts and load routines. Database Maintenance - Provides level diagnosis and resolution of database projects. - Works with vendor personnel, if necessary, to achieve timely solutions of database problems. - Escalates, as necessary, and provides problem resolutions. - Implement database security configurations and compliance-related tasks. - Maintain DBMS currency. Database Systems Engineering Designs develops, configures, tests, and integrates database infrastructure system components to produce product roadmaps, system standards, and product builds that span multiple platforms, technologies, and computing environments. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or a minimum of 4 years of equivalent work experience. - A minimum of 8 years of design, testing, implementation, control and maintenance of logical and relational databases across platforms and computing environments. Functional Knowledge & Skills Thorough knowledge of business functions / business related policies. Complete understanding and application of business related principles, concepts, practices, and standards. Full knowledge of industry practices.. Broad application of business function / business related principles, theories, and concepts in applicable discipline, plus working knowledge of other related fields.. Education & Training 4 year degree in computer science, statistics or math and/or equivalent experience. Preferred Oracle Database Administration Certification2012-05-11 19:39:20United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon135291ORPortland, OR28639076http://kp.jobs/xml/28639076/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Payroll Operations Manager Location: Portland, OR Under the general direction of the Senior Payroll Operations Manager, the Payroll Operations Manager will manage the day-to-day activities of the payroll operations and garnishments team. Essential Functions: - Consistently ensures the timely and accuracy of payroll processing thru effective management of payroll supervisors leads and staff. - Ensure Peoplesoft/ADP are properly functioning and in compliance with garnishment regulations. Oversee payroll and payroll related system testing and garnishment rules maintenance. Consult as needed with Benefits, HRSC's and regional HR/Finance contacts regarding benefit and process changes to ensure compliance and standardization occurs as much as possible. - Lead Portland operations and garnishment team, including setting objectives, managing individual and team performance, mentoring staff members and ensuring adequate communication and a high level of team moral is achieved. - Recommend processes and standards which adhere to local, state and federal rules and regulations. - Develop and implement continued process improvements to the payroll operations and garnishment team processes. - Research garnishment issues. Owner of city, state and federal agencies correspondence and resolution of related garnishment issues. - Ensure the implementation and training of the FSO Service Vision, Standards and Norms is complete and effective in the Payroll Operations Team - Model and reinforce ethical behavior in self and others in accordance to the Principles of Responsibility; adhere to organizational policies and guidelines; support compliance initiatives; maintain confidences; admit mistakes; conduct business with honesty; show consistency in words and actions; follow through on commitments. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Two (2) years of management experience and five (5) years of related experience. - Four (4) year degree in related field or equivalent experience. - Requires full knowledge of own area of functional responsibility and working knowledge of another function. Preferred Experience: - Three to five years multi-state garnishment processing experience in a large, complex organization. -CPP or related certification.2012-05-09 19:11:13United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon134964ORPortland, OR28576491http://kp.jobs/xml/28576491/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Cytotechnologist Location: Portland, OR To perform screening tests which aid physicians in diagnosis and treatment of cancer and other disease. These tests are complex, require the use of professional judgment and are performed under the indirect supervision of a pathologist. Essential Functions: - Examine cells microscopically and using professional judgment, detect cancer and other conditions on Pap smears and fluids from various body sites - Prepare written diagnostic reports and make recommendation for further evaluation or treatment - Meets minimum screening standard set for department. Perform QC procedures and document according to procedure - Review retrospective slide QC's as determined by Department Director - Correlate results with findings from pathology Document screening time, in compliance with regulatory requirements - Participate in teleconferences, CAP PAP PT'S and multi-level scope sessions and other educational opportunities provided to maintain microscopic skills and screening parameters - Perform other duties as requested Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Completion of approved structured program in Cytology or equivalent knowledge as defined by Federal/State Regulations - CT (ASCP) - Operation and basic maintenance of microscope - Good interpersonal and communication skills - Demonstrated verbal and written command of the English language - High School Diploma or GED Preferred Qualifications: - Minimum of 5 years of microscope work as a Cytotechnologist, including Gyn and non-Gyn - Bachelor's degree in Cytology or biological science field - Good interpersonal and communication skills - Ability to prioritize and organize - Evidence of continuing education - Willingness to present interesting cases or other areas of expertise in a classroom setting - Knowledge and skills sufficient to provide technical instructions on problems and advise others on cytologic techniques - Data entry skills Salary Range: $33.47 -$38.202012-05-09 19:10:40United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon134778ORPortland, OR28576469http://kp.jobs/xml/28576469/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Team Lead/Home Health Location: Portland, OR To ensure coordination of care and services provided to all patients receiving home care services in the Home Health, Hospice, and Palliative Care Programs. Key functions are to develop a coordinated admission plan of care for patients referred; facilitate coordination of disciplines and services; use problem-solving and critical thinking skills to facilitate, coordinate, and execute effective, timely responses to clinical problems as they arise for patients; and facilitate transitions across the continuum of healthcare settings for all home care patients. Essential Functions: - Receives and evaluates appropriateness of the home health, hospice, and palliative care referral in collaboration with other team members (care team members, supervisor, scheduler, discharge coordinators, long-term care team, expanded care, physicians, clinic social workers, and others as needed). - Ensures timely admission based on assessment. - Assess clinical implications of services ordered, patient/caregiver ability to manage self-care, requirements for clinical monitoring, patient stability, patient behavior that could impact a safe plan of care, and other factors that could impact safety and efficacy of admission care plan. - Coordinate appropriate services and interventions by obtaining appropriate initial physician orders (e.g. wound care; wound VAC, medications, etc). - Participate in the development and coordination of a comprehensive admission plan of care that incorporates an understanding of patient-specific benefits and eligibility requirements in collaboration with care team, outpatient resources, and referring physician. - Assure that appropriate supplies and equipment needed to provide initial services are available (e.g. wound supplies, wound VAC, DME, enteral pumps, glucometers, medications, etc) to meet patient needs. - Make recommendations to modify the plan of care to expedite a safe transition of care, reduce risks, and enhance patient outcomes. - Identify and communicate start of service to patient/caregiver and home care scheduling staff based on physician orders and patient care needs. - Discusses and collaborates with referral source, home care team members, physician, discharge coordinator, and supervisor regarding complex discharges, unsafe discharge plans, and inappropriate referrals. Assists in identifying and coordinating alternative options to current care needs, which may include on-site or telephone conference with healthcare team members and patient/family/caregivers - Advocate for the patient and family, as well as the healthcare system to optimize utilization of resources. This includes acting on behalf of the member to ensure they are informed of their financial obligations and understand their appeal rights. - Coordinates referrals out to contract and non-contract providers for members that require home care services that can not be provided by agency staff within the Portland/Vancouver service area. - Develop and maintain expert level of knowledge and skills related to agency policy, state practice acts, applicable state and federal regulations, utilization management, and qualifications for home care services. - Telephone Advice/Problem-solving for patients/caregivers - Follow up to after hours advice calls - Resource, support, and advice for home care staff - Physician communication and support - Facilitates scheduling of follow up visits and procedures related to advice calls - Oversees the day to day staffing and patient schedules and problem-solves staffing challenges to meet patient needs, within staffing rules - Supply and DME ordering - Assistance with paneling patients with physicians - Facilitates Care Conferences (Case Conferences, IDT, Complex Discharges, etc) - Coordinates care with Home Phlebotomy - Conducts Medication Reconciliation for Therapy only cases. - Reviews and approves Home Health Aide Care Plans for Therapy only cases. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - One year experience as a registered nurse in the acute care setting preferably medical/surgical and/or critical care nursing. - Two years home health and/or Hospice experience. - One year leadership experience or commensurate experience. - BSN preferred. Will consider RN with documented three years recent experience in Community Health, Home Health, Hospice or Palliative Care in lieu of degree. - Licensed in Oregon and Washington as a Registered Nurse. Requires license in both states prior to first day of employment. - Valid driver's license. - Basic Life Support CPR card for Health Care Provider. Valid card must be obtained prior to patient contact and within two weeks of hire. - Note: This position requires a reliable automobile to travel to and from patient homes. - Demonstrated ability to collaborate with physicians, ancillary providers, nurses, and patients to plan for transition of care to and from the home setting. - Triage/phone experience. - Able to perform complete physical, psychosocial, spiritual assessments. - Able to operate stethoscope and sphygmomanometer. - Keyboarding or typing skills. - Able to operate a computer to perform clinical documentation. - Highly effective problem-solving, written and verbal communication, organizational, and time management skills. - Knowledge of Medicare, The Joint Commission, and State requirements and regulations for home care programs. - Knowledge of Kaiser Permanente systems. - Note: This position requires completion of a typing test. Preferred Qualifications: - Four years experience as a registered nurse in the acute care preferably medical/surgical and/or critical care nursing and at least one your working in a Kaiser Permanente Home Care Program (Home Health, Hospice, or Palliative Care). - Experience with care coordination or case management. - Demonstrated customer-focused service skills. - Familiarity with the use of computers and competence in keyboarding skills. - Thorough working knowledge of Medicare regulations for home care. - OASIS-C Certification - Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse - Oncology/Hospice - Rehabilitation Nursing - Hospice care and the dying process. - Utilization management, discharge planning, care coordination, and case management. Salary Range: $34.10 - $48.322012-05-05 18:30:59United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon134227ORPortland, OR28464495http://kp.jobs/xml/28464495/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Occupational Therapist - Home Health Location: Portland, OR The occupational therapist provides home care services to Kaiser Permanente patients in community based and facility settings. This position may provide therapy services to patients in the home health, hospice, home infusion, palliative care, or other programs under the direction of the patients physician(s) to provide quality health care outcomes and facilitate the achievement of maximum independence of the patient utilizing health care resources within Kaiser Permanente and the community. This care is provided through coordinating the delivery of high quality, cost-effective skilled, rehabilitative or palliative care as part of an interdisciplinary team. Essential Functions: Provides skilled occupational therapy services to patients consistent with agency policy, state practice acts, and applicable state and federal regulations as directed by the patients physician. Demonstrates professional behavior supporting regional and departmental policies, procedures, goals, and values. Activities include performing initial and ongoing assessments of patient rehab potential, activities of daily living, cognitive skills, pain, visual perception, neuromuscular and sensory integrative skills/abilities, functional needs and abilities, activity tolerance, mobility, positioning, safety in the home environment, equipment needs, compliance with physician ordered care (including medications), psychosocial status, need for community resources, and home health/hospice services. Actively seeks opportunity for continued professional growth and knowledge. Develops and implements an individualized care plan utilizing departmental and community resources in a cost-effective manner. Skilled plan of occupational therapy care includes utilizing therapeutic exercises/activities, modalities, design/fabrication/ recommendation of adaptive equipment/orthotic and assistive devices, compensatory techniques based on patient assessment, and understanding of treatment risks and benefits relevant to the patients medical condition, rehabilitation potential, and prognosis. Coordinates the delivery of occupational therapy care with nursing, social work, aide, therapy, insurance case management, equipment suppliers, outpatient, inpatient, long term care, hospice, and community resources which results in effective utilization of resources and the timely attainment of achievable rehabilitation and/or palliative care goals. Participates in quality and performance improvement activities within the department including but not limited to measurement and continuous improvement of clinical competency, regulatory compliance, outcome achievement, resource management, work team performance, and customer satisfaction. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: One year occupational therapy experience. bachelor of science in occupational therapy. Current registration as OTR. Able to adapt quality occupational therapy and rehabilitation into a patients home setting. Demonstrates competency in the use of occupational therapy equipment in the home care setting. Able to prioritize patient needs to achieve attainable treatment goals. Working knowledge of interdisciplinary care coordination. Able to learn to operate a laptop computer to perform clinical documentation. Demonstrates customer-focused service skills. Thorough knowledge of teaching/learning principles. Keyboarding or typing skills. This position requires completion of a typing test. Experience as an interdisciplinary team member. Preferred Qualifications: A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience providing occupational therapy in a home care or rehabilitation setting. Recent experience caring for chronically ill and geriatric patients. Experience as an interdisciplinary team member Working knowledge of the managed care industry. Working knowledge of palliative care for the terminally ill patient. Able to work autonomously and manage their caseload. Knowledgeable of the care for the chronically ill and frail elderly. Operational knowledge of computerized clinical documentation and office application systems including the use of laptop/notebook computers. Knowledge of Medicare regulations/requirements. Excellent time management, problem solving and customer service skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Salary Range: $32.49 - $45.012012-05-05 18:30:59United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon134234ORPortland, OR28464496http://kp.jobs/xml/28464496/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Public Health Nurse - Home Health Location: Portland, OR The self-directed public health nurse provides home care services to Kaiser Permanente patients in community based and facility settings. This position may provide nursing services to patients in the home health, hospice, home infusion, palliative care, or other programs under the direction of the patient's physician(s) to provide quality health care outcomes and facilitate the achievement of maximum independence of the patient utilizing health care resources within Kaiser Permanente and the community. Essential Functions: - Provides nursing services to patients consistent with agency policy, state practice acts, and applicable state and federal regulations as directed by the patient's physician. - Manages the care of patients from admission to discharge, coordinating the multidisciplinary plan of care: including appropriate referrals to other disciplines; community resources; supervision of the home health aid plan of care; coordination of the discharge plan and documentation to reflect all activities provided in program appropriate care settings. - Assesses the learning needs of the patient/caregiver to develop the plan of care that meets patient and family needs and goals including the provision of effective teaching, supervision and delegation of care to achieve desired health care outcomes and timely discharge consistent with quality care. - Partners with agency management in the development and review of programs within Continuing Care Services. - Facilitates the initiation of cost effective home care and provides consultation to clinicians regarding appropriate care setting alternatives. - Assures professional competency through maintaining state-of-the-art skills and knowledge consistent with Medicare and JCAHO regulations, applicable nurse practice acts and agency policies. - Participates in hospice, home infusion, home health and palliative care call duty consistent with agency policy. - Participates in department quality management/improvement activities; including but not limited to clinical record review, occurrence reporting, focused studies, process and outcome measurement, peer review, continuous quality improvement projects, partners in defining and achieving agency productivity standards. - Performs other duties as requested. - Makes decisions within established policy that contributes to the costs of care, including costs of medical equipment, medications, supplies, respite care, hospitalization, etc. - The PHN reduces health care costs for disabled and chronically ill patients by maximizing self care skills and abilities, preventing complications, educating patients/families regarding expected outcomes and effective utilization of Kaiser Permanente and community resources. - Adheres to attendance policy. - Maintains productivity as established by the agency. - Operational decisions regarding coordination of patient care include initiation of transfers from one care setting to another, admission and discharge of the patient and development and modification of the plan of care to meet constantly changing care requirements and constraints. - Responsible for accurate and thorough assessments upon which medical treatment decisions are based. - Provides care alone in the home setting with limited resources. - Must balance sensitivity/awareness of terminal care, human suffering and disability issues with the realities of utilization management, productivity and regulatory requirements. - Assume other duties as directed. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - One (1) year of medical-surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting. - Baccalaureate degree in nursing or commensurate knowledge and experience (Commensurate knowledge and experience may include recent experience in areas of care coordination, case management, community health, and public health). - Licensed in Oregon and Washington. Requires license in primary state, (Oregon or Washington) prior to first day of employment. Application for licensure in secondary state must be made within six (6) weeks of start date. Licenses in both states required within six (6) months of hire. - Basic Life Support CPR card for Health Care Provider. Valid card must be obtained prior to patient contact and within two (2) weeks of hire. - Valid driver's license. - Able to perform complete physical, psychosocial, spiritual assessments. - Able to operate stethoscope and sphygmomanometer. - Keyboarding or typing skills. - Able to learn to operate a laptop computer to perform clinical documentation. - Working knowledge of concise, yet thorough clinical documentation of patient assessments and care. - Effective problem solving, written and verbal communication and organizational and time management skills required to accomplish case management responsibilities within allocated time frames. - Operational knowledge of computerized clinical documentation and office application systems including the use of laptop/notebook computers preferred. - Working knowledge of the managed care industry preferred - Knowledge of Medicare regulations/requirements preferred. - Excellent time management, problem solving and customer service skills preferred - Excellent written and verbal communication skills preferred - Ability to work autonomously and manage patient caseload preferred. - Knowledgeable of the care for the chronically ill and frail elderly preferred. - Working knowledge of Hospice and palliative care for the terminally ill patient preferred. - Knowledge, skills and abilities preferred in: Pediatrics, including well child care, oncology/hospice, rehabilitation nursing, hospice care and the dying process, peripheral and central line IV management, venipuncture and IV insertion, operate multiple IV pumps, and perform surgical debridement as part of wound care. - Note: This position requires completion of a typing test. - Note: This position requires a reliable automobile to travel to and from patient homes. Salary Range: $32.45 - $46.672012-05-05 18:30:59United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon134241ORPortland, OR28464497http://kp.jobs/xml/28464497/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Public Health Nurse - Infusion (2 positions) Location: Portland, OR The self-directed public health infusion nurse provides home care services to Kaiser Permanente patients in community based and facility settings. This position may provide nursing services to patients in the home health, hospice, home infusion, palliative care, or other programs under the direction of the patient's physician(s) to provide quality health care outcomes and facilitate the achievement of maximum independence of the patient utilizing health care resources within Kaiser Permanente and the community. Essential Functions: - Provides nursing services to patients consistent with agency policy, state practice acts, and applicable state and federal regulations as directed by the patient's physician. Manages the care of the patients from admission to discharge, coordinating the multi-disciplinary plan of care, including appropriate referrals to other disciplines, community resources, supervision of the home health aide plan of care, coordination of the discharge plan and appropriate documentation to reflect all activities provided in program appropriate care settings. - Assesses the learning needs of the patient/caregiver to develop the plan of care that meets patient and family needs and goals, including the provision of effective teaching, supervision and delegation of care to achieve desired health care outcomes and timely discharge consistent with quality care. - Partners with agency management in the development and review of programs within Continuing Care Services. Facilitates the initiation of cost-effective home care and provides consultation to clinicians regarding appropriate care setting alternatives. - Participates in program and department quality management/improvement activities: including but not limited to clinical record review, occurrence reporting, focused studies, process and outcome measurement, peer review, CQI projects, review of infusion policy and procedures, and partners in defining and achieving agency productivity standards. - Assures professional competency through maintaining state-of-the-art nursing skills, knowledge consistent with Medicare and JCAHO regulations, applicable nurse practice acts and agency policies. - Participates in rotation of 24 hour home infusion call duty consistent with agency policy. - Performs other duties as requested. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: Candidates must pass a 20 net wpm typing test, administered by Kaiser Permanente in order to be interviewed for this position. Please contact the Kaiser Permanente Employment Office at (503) 813-3601 for typing test instructions. This requirement does not apply to current Kaiser Northwest Registered Nurses. - Minimum of 2 to 4 years experience in medical-surgical in an acute care setting or 2-4 years experience in home health or infusion therapy. - Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or commensurate knowledge and experience. (Commensurate knowledge and experience may include recent experience in areas of care coordination, case management, community health and public health). - RN License in Oregon and Washington. Requires Oregon or Washington license prior to first day of employment. Licenses in both states required within six (6) months of hire. Application for licensure in secondary state must be made within six (6) weeks of start date. - Basic Life Support CPR card for Health Care Provider. Must be obtained prior to patient contact and within two weeks of hire. - Valid drivers license. NOTE: This position requires a reliable automobile to travel to and from patient homes. - Thorough knowledge of teaching/learning principles. - Able to perform complete physical, psychosocial and spiritual assessments. - Able to learn to operate a laptop computer to perform clinical documentation and keyboarding or typing skills. - Effective problem solving, written and verbal communication, organizational and timemanagement skills required to accomplish case management responsibilities within allocatedimeframes. - Ability to be flexible with multiple daily schedule changes as patient referral needs are prioritized. - Ability to adjust teaching style to the age/needs of the patient and/or family. - Demonstrated ability to teach patient/ family the technical infusion home care without additional stress. Preferred Qualifications: - Operational knowledge of computerized clinical documentation and office application systems, including the use of laptop/notebook computers. - Knowledge of Medicare regulations/requirements - Evidence of excellent IV skills, including peripheral and central line management. - Able to perform venipuncture and IV insertion and management. - PICC Certified or desire to be trained to place PICCs - CRNI Certification - Working knowledge of the managed care industry. - Pediatrics, including well child care. - Oncology. - Hospice care and the dying process. - Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of infusion therapy. - Working knowledge of the pharmacology of intravenous drugs. - Able to operate multiple IV pumps/infusion devices. Previous experience in: - Home Health Nursing. - Pediatric and Well Child Nursing. - Oncology and Hospice Nursing. - IV Therapy Nursing. - Intensive Care Nursing. - Program development. Salary Range: $32.45 - $46.672012-05-05 18:30:59United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon134245ORPortland, OR28464499http://kp.jobs/xml/28464499/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Regional Cast Tech- On-Call Location: Portland, OR Provide technical support to the Emergency and Orthopedic Departments, and inpatient nursing in the application of casts, orthopedic appliances and traction equipment. Assists providers with orthopedic procedures and other tasks associated with client care. Provides information to clients and staff regarding application and care of orthopedic equipment and casts. Essential Functions: - Provide technical support to providers in the care of patients with orthopedic problems. - Through proper application, adjustment, repair and removal of all types of casts, splints and soft appliances. - In accordance with established procedures and under direction of M.D. or P.A. - Provide technical support and assistance to providers during orthopedic procedures and post-operatively. - Through proper application of casts, assisting with supplies and equipment, proper positioning of patients and transfer of patients to X-ray for films. - Under direction of M.D. or P.A. - Provide assistance and technical support to Emergency Department MD's and RN's in treatment and care of ED clients, providing wound care, transporting clients, assisting with clerical duties, and assisting with other procedures and tasks' under direction and supervision of MD and RN staff. - Set-up and adjust traction equipment in accordance with established procedure under direction of MD's. - 5% Provide information and instructions to clients regarding problems with casts or other orthopedic appliances under direction of MD and in accordance with departmental procedure - 5% Ensure adequate amounts of orthopedic supplies and maintain orthopedic equipment by routine ordering of supplies and coordinating repair and replacement of equipment under supervision of department manager and in accordance with departmental procedure. - Performs other duties as requested. Secondary Functions: - Handling and lifting of heavy traction equipment. - Lifting of patients and casted extremities. - Application of physical traction during reduction procedures. - Pushing of stretchers and wheelchairs. - Difficult work positions requiring bending, lifting, twisting (at times for long periods). - Frequent use of scalpel, scissors, pin cutters. - Exposure to chemicals - Isopropyl Alcohol. - Wet floors in cast room. - Frequent use of cast saw which emits vibrations to hand, wrist and arm and emits loud noise. - Objectionable of Noxious Conditions. - Dust emitted when using cast saw. - Fumes from Benzoin and Alcohol. - Assisting with violent, combative clients. - Exposure to body fluids. - Requirements for concentrated levels of sensory attention. - Performance of repetitive work for extended periods. - Performance of work requiring concentration in a distracting and noisy environment. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Two years of experience in application of splints, casts and orthopedic appliances. - High school diploma or GED. - CPR certification. - Demonstrated skills in documenting patient care using medical terminology. - Demonstrated written and oral skills in communicating with other staff and providers. - Working knowledge of casting and splinting techniques. - Working knowledge of application of orthopedic appliances. - Basic knowledge of medical terminology. - Basic knowledge of fracture management. - Basic knowledge of good oral and written communication skills. - Basic knowledge of proper body mechanics. - Ability to lift patients and equipment. - Application of basic casts and splints and orthopedic appliances. - Ability to identify and evaluate problems with casts, splints and orthopedic appliances. - Ability to identify problems with circulation and skin integrity related to use of orthopedic treatments and modalities and refer to appropriate provider. - Ability to apply basic knowledge of fracture management to patient care. - Ability to use proper techniques of body mechanics in application of casts and splints and performance of other job duties. Preferred Qualifications: - One year of experience in an inpatient setting. - EMT or Medical Corpsmen experience or one year of CNA/Medical Assistant experience. - EMT, or Medical Corpsmen, or CNA/Medical Assistant Cert - Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology. - Basic knowledge of care of patients with minor trauma injuries, minor patient care procedure. - Basic knowledge of medical documentation. - Working knowledge of traction application. - Demonstrated skills in patient care including vital signs, minor wound care and dressing, lifting and turning of patients. - Demonstrated written communication skills. - Demonstrated skills identifying major bones and joints. - Familiarity with traction equipment, set-up and application. Salary Range- $21.50 - $27.092012-04-28 19:08:50United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon133356ORPortland, OR28260399http://kp.jobs/xml/28260399/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Director, Internal Controls Location: Portland, OR The Director of Internal Controls Provides leadership and guidance for the on-going evaluation of the internal control environment for all SOX, Model Audit Rule and Operational Business Control activities for the NW Region. Directs the Internal Controls team on all related activities, including but not limited to special projects, planning, cost benefit analysis, documentation of processes and controls, risk assessment, gap analysis and timely deficiency remediation. Provides leadership and oversight in establishing and maintaining strong internal controls for the Region. Provides support to the regional business owners as subject matter expert for the National Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) initiative. Provides best practice guidance for internal control design, and support the regional business owners in the closure of identified deficiencies. Develops and maintain effective partnerships with the regional business owners, National Mega Process Lead teams, Internal and External audit and the National Project Management Office and National Program Offices. Validates closure of deficiencies and serve the role of quality control for the Northwest region regarding the internal control environment control matrices and testing results. Provides overall leadership for the department and supports regional business owners with the SOX, Model Audit Rule, and Operational Business Control activities, ensures that departmental performance targets are set and clearly communicated. Set and assess overall department performance goals and objectives. Essential Functions: - Provides leadership and guidance for the on-going evaluation of the internal control environment for all SOX, Model Audit Rule and Operational Business Control activities for the NW Region; directs the Internal Controls department on all activities including special projects - Provides subject matter expertise regarding the National Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) initiative, Model Audit Rule and Operational Business Control Activities. Provides best practice guidance for internal control design, and supports business owners in the closure of identified deficiencies - Develops and maintains effective partnerships with the regional business owners, National Mega Process Lead teams, Internal and External audit and the National Project Management Office and National Program Offices - Partner with the SOX PMO to help create best practices that are effective and efficient to best leverage roles and responsibilities that support the ongoing vision of the SOX PMO strategy - Ensure documentation of key business processes are continually maintained, including risk assessments and identification of key controls to meet the requirements of SOX. Ensure tests of controls are performed, results evaluated, and corrective action plans are developed and implemented to mitigate identified control weaknesses - Provides overall leadership for the Internal Controls department and support regional business owners related to SOX, Model Audit Rule and Operational Business Control activities - Ensure that departmental performance targets are set and clearly communicated. - Independently prepare reports on the effectiveness of internal controls.Coordinate and communicate results with Controller, CFO, Compliance Officer, and Program Offices to create unified financial leadership for the region with regards to the internal controls - Responsible for providing Project Management discipline for multiple projects included in the scope of the Internal Controls department including SOX, External Audit, Internal Audit and Management identified projects Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of 7 years of internal audit experience and the evaluation of internal controls - Minimum of 5 years of implementing Sarbanes-Oxley control activities - Minimum of 5 years of supervisory/management experience - Minimum of 3 years of project management experience - Minimum of 3 years of health care experience in matrix management environment that includes influencing, efficiencies, collaboration and candor with focus on results orientation - Minimum of 2 years of cost benefit analysis experience - Minimum of 2 years of experience with fraud reviews and analysis - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in accounting, finance or related field - Strong technical skills in assessing business processes, design of internal controls, and assessment of risk - Extensive knowledge and application of professional accounting principles, concepts, and techniques - Strong listening stills and the ability to understand the business needs of operation managers - Excellent decision making and problem solving skills - Strong organizational and planning skills in managing complex projects - Leadership skills and business acumen - Ability to develop strong peer relationships - Extensive experience with various automated accounting systems and databases - Project Management experience - Ability to enact change and influence people - Excellent communication and presentation skills - Proficient in Word and Excel, strong VISIO skills - Experience managing professionals Preferred Qualifications: - Minimum of 7 years of internal audit experience and the evaluation of internal controls - Minimum of 5 years of implementing Sarbanes-Oxley control activities - Minimum of 5 years of supervisory/management experience - Minimum of 3 years of project management experience - Minimum of 3 years of health care experience in matrix management environment that includes influencing, efficiencies, collaboration and candor with focus on results orientation - Minimum of 2 years of cost benefit analysis experience - Minimum of 2 years of experience with fraud reviews and analysis - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in accounting, finance or related field - Strong technical skills in assessing business processes, design of internal controls, and assessment of risk - Extensive knowledge and application of professional accounting principles, concepts, and techniques - Strong listening stills and the ability to understand the business needs of operation managers - Excellent decision making and problem solving skills - Strong organizational and planning skills in managing complex projects - Leadership skills and business acumen - Ability to develop strong peer relationships - Extensive experience with various automated accounting systems and databases - Project Management experience - Ability to enact change and influence people - Excellent communication and presentation skills - Proficient in Word and Excel, strong VISIO skills - Experience managing professionals Salary Range- $96,820.00 - $136,780.002012-04-28 19:08:50United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon133528ORPortland, OR28260415http://kp.jobs/xml/28260415/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Statistical Research Analyst II Location: Portland, OR To assist and collaborate with CHR investigators in conducting research by providing high level technical and statistical expertise and support in data collection, management, analysis, interpretation, and reporting. Essential Functions: - With general guidance of the Principal Investigator or designee: 1) write computer programs to create analysis datasets and to conduct ongoing trial monitoring; 2) carry out data cleaning activities as needed and 3) assist in the preparation of materials for use in study reports, research manuscripts, and audiovisual presentation of study data. In close consultation with the Principal Investigator or designee, conduct formal statistical analysis. - In close consultation with study investigators, translate the research protocol defined variables into programmable, technical definitions through the use of the CHR Data Warehouse or other study-defined datasets. - Maintain records for all assigned deliverables, including tracking of analysis deliverables, archiving of trial analysis and associated documentation according to departmental guidelines. - Assure that all data collection methods in an assigned research study are consistent and comply with CHR data management specifications. - Functionally supervise the work of other Statistical Analysts I and II as needed. - Provide input as required at all meetings, discussions and activities covering aspects of statistical reporting on study activities. - Perform other duties as requested. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Two years' experience in data analytics. - Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of knowledge and experience. - Knowledge of statistics and research design. - Knowledge of principles of data integrity. - Knowledge of good programming and documentation standards. - Proven skills in project management, including the following attributes: efficient, collaborative, candid, open, and results-oriented. Establish clear performance contracts and project work plans. - Proficiency in the use of data and procedure step programming in SAS. - Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. - Proactive issue avoidance or opportunity discovery. - Technical specification writing. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with health care data systems. - Health care or insurance industry experience. - Graduate level statistics and research design coursework. Coursework in programming standards and data integrity. - Specific and broad knowledge of KPNW operations and KP applications. Salary Range: $27.76 - $36.652012-04-28 19:08:49United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon133232ORPortland, OR28260388http://kp.jobs/xml/28260388/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Information Analyst II - Data Information Management Enhancement Location: Portland, OR This position will assist the organization in making strategic data-related decisions by designing and executing quantitative/qualitative analysis for business areas and providing recommendations for decision making under uncertainty. Provides analytical expertise in identifying opportunities for sustained business improvement. Essential Functions: - Participate in operational conceptually defined variables and translating specific business issues and questions into appropriate functional and analytic designs - Participate in designing/interpreting analyses of data, providing recommendations in support of critical business decisions - Supports strategic management decision-making - Identify information gaps, provide recommendations and initiate appropriate activity or escalation - Regularly use SAS, PC-based spreadsheet, database & statistical software to produce quantitative analyses & reports - This Information Analyst will work independently with client and other contractor staff at an advanced professional level and is expected to be articulate, prepared, and knowledgeable in those encounters - Produce graphs/tables for reports, presentations/publication - Carefully document all programs, data sets and analyses Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - 3 years of analytical experience - Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience - Expert knowledge w/ BI and analytical tools such as SAS, SPSS and Cognos - Working knowledge in the use of current SQL software, including SAS/SQL, Oracle, Teradata, and Microsoft Office - Proven ability to conduct, interpret & present quantitative/qualitative analysis - Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Be assertive, objective and be able to confront clients w/ difficult issues Preferred Qualifications: - Advanced degree in a quantitative or technical discipline - Health care or insurance experience - Specific and broad knowledge of KPNW operations, KP applications, and KP HealthConnect, including Hyperspace, Clarity and Chronicles2012-04-27 18:56:30United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon133343ORPortland, OR28237944http://kp.jobs/xml/28237944/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Medicare Sales Executive Location: Portland, OR Responsible for increasing Medicare membership through closing market generated leads, converting current KP commercial members to Medicare and acting as a Trusted Advisor to close self generated leads. Conducts Medicare enrollment seminars within the market, attends open enrollment meetings and Medicare education seminars for KP commercial members and works referral tables at KP Medical Offices. Manages a pipeline of leads, meeting with prospects on personal appointments for the purpose of enrollment. Establishes relationships with key influencers in the senior community and rapport with individual members in order to achieve self generated leads. Complies with Lead Management System standards and lead pipeline deadlines. Ensures adherence to CMS guidelines and internal policies. Essential Functions: - Achieves sales and marketing related goals resulting in increased Medicare membership - Closes market generated leads through conducting Medicare enrollment seminars, meeting with prospective enrollee at personal appointments for the purpose of enrollment and managing a pipeline of leads - Establishes events, handles logistics, conducts the sales presentation, enrolling attendees into the appropriate KPSA product - Works all assigned leads per the end-to-end sales process, meeting call back deadlines and managing prospects in the Lead Management Systems - Converts current KP commercial members to Medicare through conducting individual appointments to educate prospects on options and enrolls the prospect into the appropriate KPSA plan - Supports the commercial sales staff by attending group retiree open enrollment meetings and Medicare education seminars, assisting enrollees with appropriate enrollment paperwork and processes - Acts as a Trusted Advisor to close self generated leads which are created through conducting general marketing activities, establishing a referral network, eliciting referrals from exiting client base, establishing relationships with key influencers in the senior community, and working referral tables at KP Medical offices - Meets with key influencers on a regular basis (senior housing directors, insurance counselors, etc). Acts as a knowledge center for key influencers by keeping up to date with changes in the Medicare market and regulations. - Complies with lead management system standards by inputting and updating sales activities in the system and meeting the deadlines of the lead pipeline according to established standards - Ensures adherence to CMS guidelines and internal policies during all sales and marketing related activities - Develops and executes a plan for personal and professional development Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of 3 years of previous sales experience - Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience - Successful completion of AHIP Sponsored Medicare Marketing Training and KP Individual Medicare Product and Benefit training and/or other CMS required courses within 80 business days of hire - Demonstrated track record of sales in a commissioned, non-retail environment - Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills - Demonstrated ability to connect easily with people, put others at ease and gain personal acceptance - Basic business system skills required (MS Office) Preferred Qualifications: - Medicare sales experiences preferred - Experience selling to the individual consumer - Current knowledge of CMS regulations relating to marketing, benefits, enrollment, and other guidelines in Medicare Advantage health plans Salary Range: $37,532 - $50,668 Target Sales Incentive: $29,4002012-04-27 18:56:29United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon133243ORPortland, OR28237942http://kp.jobs/xml/28237942/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Location: Portland, OR Provide high quality health care to Kaiser Permanente members in a cost-effective manner and n accordance with accepted professional practice standards. Essential Functions: Provide high-quality health care through direct assessment, diagnosis, and formulation/implementation of treatment plan for patients with common acute chronic illnesses and injuries (may include performing histories and physicals; ordering, interpreting, and following up on diagnostic studies; ordering medications; assisting with surgery; performing minor surgery; rounding on patients; and assuming on-call responsibilities). Perform health maintenance services, including patient education, for well members. Refer patients for specialty consultation or difficult problems. Document in writing all care in patient's permanent medical record in accordance with accepted medical/legal standards. Provide all medical care in accordance with accepted practice standards, hospital/clinic protocols (including supervision by a physician), and state licensing guidelines. - Coordinate, develop or organize patient or department services or programs. Examples include, but are not limited to: - Assist in developing department/hospital protocols. - Screen incoming department referrals. - Coordinate CME activities for department. - Develop written patient education materials. - Provide in-service training Proctor NP/PA students. - Chair or participate on committees such as Breastfeeding Task Force, Regional Controlled Substance Abuse Committee, etc. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Graduate of ANA-approved NP or AMA-approved PA or Child Health Associate training program (both provide masters or equivalent degrees) or equivalent requirements to meet State licensure. - PA: National certification, Oregon state medical license, and prescribing registration at time of hire - NP: National certification Oregon state RN license, Oregon state NP license, and prescribing registration at time of hire - Thorough and working knowledge of all common diseases in specialty field; familiarity with less common diseases. - Working knowledge of state health care laws, licensing board regulations and controlled substance regulations. - Important to know limitations and when to refer patients. - Ability to assess, diagnose and effectively treat common medical diseases and injuries. - Ability to use appropriate procedural/testing equipment, to see large volume of patients, and to interface with large provider and support staff. - Minor surgery or surgical assist skills. - Demonstrate customer-focused service skills. Preferred Qualifications: - Two years clinical experience Salary range: $42.77- $63.692012-04-26 18:49:53United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon133089ORPortland, OR28204770http://kp.jobs/xml/28204770/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Sr. Health Data Analyst Location: Portland, OR The Senior Health Data Analyst is responsible for working with Central Decision Support Systems (DSS) staff and our customers to transform financial and clinical data into relevant information for operational, tactical and strategic decision making. The Senior Health Data Analyst understands source data in the MedAssets cost accounting system, DSS Data Marts, and other operational data stores, works with Regional (Northwest, Hawaii, Colorado, Georgia, Mid-Atlantic States, Ohio) and Program Office staff to determine information needs and then develops plans and executes on those requirements. The Senior Analyst will act as project manager for developing large data marts, extracts and complex reporting packages with partnership from IT and business stakeholders. They will also be called upon to perform training on data resources for end users and mentor junior staff Essential Functions: - In consultation and collaboration with management and customers, create reports, OLAP cubes and other user interfaces to the Decision Support data and ensure routine refresh and delivery of those reports is timely. - Coordinates with KPIT in the development of additional data marts (summaries) of decision support data. Assisting KPIT in understanding the algorithms needed to summarize the data, how to access the data and how to organize the data in the data mart. - Creates mini-reporting systems in MS Office, SQL, SAS, Business Objects or other tools as interim solutions for management - both to prototype new functionality as well as to create required reporting and analytic capabilities while system functionality is being improved by IT resources. - Provide technical consultation and training to customers and junior analysts in how to access data, key calculations that have been added to the data, etc. to support their analytic studies. - As new releases of software are installed, assists analytic staff in understanding the new features, functions and data available. Modifies the Business Objects Universe to include the new data, so that analytic staff across all ROC Regions can now access the new data. - Performs analytic studies and data extracts in accordance with customer needs and requests Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Four (4) or more related years (i.e., in an analytical environment, preferably in healthcare) work experience with a master's degree or a doctoral degree. - Experience with analysis of large administrative databases and computer intensive statistical analysis (preferably using SAS), multivariate statistical methods, general research methodology. - General knowledge or work experience in one (1) or more of the following areas: disease management, survey design, health status measurement, case-mix or health risk adjustment methods, research methods, actuarial methods, cost-benefit or cost effectiveness analysis. - Disciplinary training in advanced quantitative measurement methods (mathematics or statistics), ideally in the context of a quantitative social science or health services research. - Demonstrated effectiveness in written and verbal communication of technical material. - Skills in analytical methods including problem and model formulation, algorithm selection and development of overall solution strategy. - Creativity, critical thinking and excellent problem-solving skills. - Outstanding written and verbal communication and effective interpersonal skills. - Knowledge of healthcare industry, especially healthcare analytics preferred. - Familiarity with Kaiser Permanente healthcare system preferred. Prefered qualification: 7 or more years of report writing or project management experience, including preparing financial, accounting or utilization reports. Five years experience working in health care business, operations or management with providers, hospital, or health plan. Confident working knowledge of health care industry and data; Familiarity with insurance products, provider reimbursement methods and coding terminology. Five or more years of experience reporting from large databases or data warehouses and expert understanding of the data relationships within these. Proficiency with SQL programming language; expert knowledge of spreadsheet and database programs, particularly Microsoft Excel and Access, and expert understanding of relational database and data integrity. Exposure to SAS, Business Objects or Cognos is advantageous but not required. Extensive use of shared server files, intranet/internet research, Oracle for data warehouse reporting, other in-house reporting applications, file transfer and encryption programs. Proficiency with SQL programming language; expert knowledge of spreadsheet and database programs, particularly Microsoft Excel and Access, and understanding of relational database and data integrity. Extensive use of shared server files, intranet/internet research, Oracle for data warehouse reporting, other in-house reporting applications, and file transfer. Three or more years of experience reporting from large databases or data warehouses and expert understanding of the data relationships within these.2012-04-24 18:13:56United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon132856ORPortland, OR28142761http://kp.jobs/xml/28142761/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Health Data Analyst Location: Portland, OR The Health Data Analyst is responsible for working with Central Decision Support Systems (DSS) staff and our customers to transform financial and clinical data into relevant information for operational, tactical and strategic decision making. The Health Data Analyst understands source data in the MedAssets cost accounting system, DSS Data Marts, and other operational data stores, works with Regional (Northwest, Hawaii, Colorado, Georgia, Mid-Atlantic States, Ohio) and Program Office staff to determine information needs and then develops plans and executes on those requirements. Essential Functions: - In consultation and collaboration with senior analysts and project management, create reports, OLAP cubes and other user interfaces to the Decision Support data and ensure routine refresh and delivery of those reports is timely. - Coordinates with KPIT in the development of additional data marts (summaries) of decision support data. Assisting KPIT in understanding the algorithms needed to summarize the data, how to access the data and how to organize the data in the data mart. - Creates mini-systems in ACCESS and other tools as interim solutions for management - both to prototype new functionality as well as to create required reporting and analytic capabilities while system functionality is being improved by IT resources. - Provide technical consultation and training to customers in how to access data, key calculations that have been added to the data, etc. to support their analytic studies. - As new releases of software are installed, assists analytic staff in understanding the new features, functions and data available. Modifies the Business Objects Universe to include the new data, so that analytic staff across all ROC Regions can now access the new data. - Performs analytic studies and data extracts in accordance with customer needs and requests Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Three (3) or more years of related (i.e., in an analytical environment, preferably in healthcare) work experience with a bachelor's degree or a master's degree. - Some experience with analysis of administrative databases and computer intensive statistical analysis (preferably using SAS), multivariate statistical methods, general research methodology. - Some general knowledge or work experience in one (1) or more of the following areas: disease management, survey design, health status measurement, case-mix or health risk adjustment methods, research methods, actuarial methods, cost-benefit or cost-effectiveness analysis. - Demonstrated effectiveness in written and verbal communication of technical material. - Skills in analytical methods including problem and model formulation, algorithm selection and development of overall solution strategy. - Creativity, critical thinking and excellent problem-solving skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication and effective interpersonal skills. - Knowledge of healthcare industry, especially healthcare analytics preferred. - Familiarity with Kaiser Permanente healthcare systems preferred. - Disciplinary training in advanced quantitative measurements methods (mathematics or statistics), ideally in the context of a quantitative social science or health services research. Preferred qualification: Preferred 5-7 years of report writing or project management experience required, including preparing financial, accounting, or utilization reports in a health care related job. Intermediate knowledge of PC-based query and report writing tools such as MS Access or Crystal Reports; intermediate knowledge of spreadsheet and database programs; particularly Microsoft Excel and Access; understanding of relational database and data integrity; familiarity with SQL and Visual Basic preferred. Two or more years of experience reporting from large databases or data warehouses and expert understanding of the data relationships within these. Capable of working in a fast paced working environment. Intermediate knowledge of PC-based query and report writing tools such as MS Access; intermediate knowledge of spreadsheet and database programs; particularly Microsoft Excel and Access; understanding of relational database and data integrity; familiarity with SQL and Visual Basic preferred. Two or more years of experience reporting from large databases or data warehouses and expert understanding of the data relationships within these. Capable of working in a fast paced working environment Bachelors degree in a healthcare, analytic or information systems field, for example Economics, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, Business Administration, Nursing or Statistics.2012-04-24 18:13:56United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon132860ORPortland, OR28142760http://kp.jobs/xml/28142760/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Associate Data Analyst Location: Portland, OR The Associate Data Analyst is responsible for working with Central Decision Support Systems (DSS) staff and our customers to transform financial and clinical data into relevant information for operational, tactical and strategic decision making. The Associate Data Analyst understands source data in the MedAssets cost accounting system, DSS Data Marts, and other operational data stores, works with Regional (Northwest, Hawaii, Colorado, Georgia, Mid-Atlantic States, Ohio) and Program Office staff to determine information needs and then develops plans and executes on those requirements. Essential Functions: - In consultation and collaboration with senior analysts and project management, create reports, OLAP cubes and other user interfaces to the Decision Support data and ensure routine refresh and delivery of those reports is timely. - Coordinates with KPIT in the development of additional data marts (summaries) of decision support data. Assisting KPIT in understanding the algorithms needed to summarize the data, how to access the data and how to organize the data in the data mart. - Creates mini-systems in ACCESS and other tools as interim solutions for management - both to prototype new functionality as well as to create required reporting and analytic capabilities while system functionality is being improved by IT resources. - Provide technical consultation and training to customers in how to access data, key calculations that have been added to the data, etc. to support their analytic studies. - As new releases of software are installed, assists analytic staff in understanding the new features, functions and data available. Modifies the Business Objects Universe to include the new data, so that analytic staff across all ROC Regions can now access the new data. - Performs analytic studies and data extracts in accordance with customer needs and requests Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - One(1) or more years or work experience (preferable in healthcare) although no necessarily in a technical capacity, or a bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare - related field. - Substantial experience with Microsoft Excel and Access applications. - Demonstrated effectiveness in written and verbal communication. - Creativity, critical thinking, and excellent problem-solving skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication and effective interpersonal skills. - Basic understanding of relational database concepts. - Knowledge of fundamental statistical concepts. - Knowledge of healthcare industry preferred. - Familiarity with Kaiser Permanente healthcare system preferred. Preferred qualifications: Preferred 2-3 years of report writing including preparing financial, accounting, or utilization reports in a health care related job. Intermediate knowledge of PC-based query and report writing tools such as MS Access or Crystal Reports; intermediate knowledge of spreadsheet and database programs; particularly Microsoft Excel and Access; understanding of relational database and data integrity; familiarity with SQL and Visual Basic preferred. One or more years of experience reporting from large databases or data warehouses and expert understanding of the data relationships within these. Capable of working in a fast paced working environment. Intermediate knowledge of PC-based query and report writing tools such as MS Access; intermediate knowledge of spreadsheet and database programs; particularly Microsoft Excel and Access; understanding of relational database and data integrity; familiarity with SQL and Visual Basic preferred. Capable of working in a fast paced working environment2012-04-24 18:13:56United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon132866ORPortland, OR28142762http://kp.jobs/xml/28142762/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Team Lead - Home Health Location: Portland, OR To ensure coordination of care and services provided to all patients receiving home care services in the Home Health, Hospice, and Palliative Care Programs. Key functions are to develop a coordinated admission plan of care for patients referred; facilitate coordination of disciplines and services; use problem-solving and critical thinking skills to facilitate, coordinate, and execute effective, timely responses to clinical problems as they arise for patients; and facilitate transitions across the continuum of healthcare settings for all home care patients. Essential Functions: - Receives and evaluates appropriateness of the home health, hospice, and palliative care referral in collaboration with other team members (care team members, supervisor, scheduler, discharge coordinators, long-term care team, expanded care, physicians, clinic social workers, and others as needed). - Ensures timely admission based on assessment. - Assess clinical implications of services ordered, patient/caregiver ability to manage self-care, requirements for clinical monitoring, patient stability, patient behavior that could impact a safe plan of care, and other factors that could impact safety and efficacy of admission care plan. - Coordinate appropriate services and interventions by obtaining appropriate initial physician orders (e.g. wound care; wound VAC, medications, etc). - Participate in the development and coordination of a comprehensive admission plan of care that incorporates an understanding of patient-specific benefits and eligibility requirements in collaboration with care team, outpatient resources, and referring physician. - Assure that appropriate supplies and equipment needed to provide initial services are available (e.g. wound supplies, wound VAC, DME, enteral pumps, glucometers, medications, etc) to meet patient needs. - Make recommendations to modify the plan of care to expedite a safe transition of care, reduce risks, and enhance patient outcomes. - Identify and communicate start of service to patient/caregiver and home care scheduling staff based on physician orders and patient care needs. - Discusses and collaborates with referral source, home care team members, physician, discharge coordinator, and supervisor regarding complex discharges, unsafe discharge plans, and inappropriate referrals. Assists in identifying and coordinating alternative options to current care needs, which may include on-site or telephone conference with healthcare team members and patient/family/caregivers - Advocate for the patient and family, as well as the healthcare system to optimize utilization of resources. This includes acting on behalf of the member to ensure they are informed of their financial obligations and understand their appeal rights. - Coordinates referrals out to contract and non-contract providers for members that require home care services that can not be provided by agency staff within the Portland/Vancouver service area. - Develop and maintain expert level of knowledge and skills related to agency policy, state practice acts, applicable state and federal regulations, utilization management, and qualifications for home care services. - Telephone Advice/Problem-solving for patients/caregivers - Follow up to after hours advice calls - Resource, support, and advice for home care staff - Physician communication and support - Facilitates scheduling of follow up visits and procedures related to advice calls - Oversees the day to day staffing and patient schedules and problem-solves staffing challenges to meet patient needs, within staffing rules - Supply and DME ordering - Assistance with paneling patients with physicians - Facilitates Care Conferences (Case Conferences, IDT, Complex Discharges, etc) - Coordinates care with Home Phlebotomy - Conducts Medication Reconciliation for Therapy only cases. - Reviews and approves Home Health Aide Care Plans for Therapy only cases. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - One year experience as a registered nurse in the acute care setting preferably medical/surgical and/or critical care nursing. - Two years home health and/or Hospice experience. - One year leadership experience or commensurate experience. - BSN preferred. Will consider RN with documented three years recent experience in Community Health, Home Health, Hospice or Palliative Care in lieu of degree. - Licensed in Oregon and Washington as a Registered Nurse. Requires license in both states prior to first day of employment. - Valid driver's license. - Basic Life Support CPR card for Health Care Provider. Valid card must be obtained prior to patient contact and within two weeks of hire. - Note: This position requires a reliable automobile to travel to and from patient homes. - Demonstrated ability to collaborate with physicians, ancillary providers, nurses, and patients to plan for transition of care to and from the home setting. - Triage/phone experience. - Able to perform complete physical, psychosocial, spiritual assessments. - Able to operate stethoscope and sphygmomanometer. - Keyboarding or typing skills. - Able to operate a computer to perform clinical documentation. - Highly effective problem-solving, written and verbal communication, organizational, and time management skills. - Knowledge of Medicare, The Joint Commission, and State requirements and regulations for home care programs. - Knowledge of Kaiser Permanente systems. - Note: This position requires completion of a typing test. Preferred Qualifications: - Four years experience as a registered nurse in the acute care preferably medical/surgical and/or critical care nursing and at least one your working in a Kaiser Permanente Home Care Program (Home Health, Hospice, or Palliative Care). - Experience with care coordination or case management. - Demonstrated customer-focused service skills. - Familiarity with the use of computers and competence in keyboarding skills. - Thorough working knowledge of Medicare regulations for home care. - OASIS-C Certification - Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse - Oncology/Hospice - Rehabilitation Nursing - Hospice care and the dying process. - Utilization management, discharge planning, care coordination, and case management. Salary Range: $34.10 - $48.322012-04-21 18:55:19United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon132129ORPortland, OR28061050http://kp.jobs/xml/28061050/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Public Health Nurse - Home Health Location: Portland, OR The self-directed public health nurse provides home care services to Kaiser Permanente patients in community based and facility settings. This position may provide nursing services to patients in the home health, hospice, home infusion, palliative care, or other programs under the direction of the patient's physician(s) to provide quality health care outcomes and facilitate the achievement of maximum independence of the patient utilizing health care resources within Kaiser Permanente and the community. Essential Functions: - Provides nursing services to patients consistent with agency policy, state practice acts, and applicable state and federal regulations as directed by the patient's physician - Manages the care of patients from admission to discharge, coordinating the multidisciplinary plan of care: including appropriate referrals to other disciplines; community resources; supervision of the home health aid plan of care; coordination of the discharge plan and documentation to reflect all activities provided in program appropriate care settings - Assesses the learning needs of the patient/caregiver to develop the plan of care that meets patient and family needs and goals including the provision of effective teaching, supervision and delegation of care to achieve desired health care outcomes and timely discharge consistent with quality care - Partners with agency management in the development and review of programs within Continuing Care Services. Facilitates the initiation of cost effective home care and provides consultation to clinicians regarding appropriate care setting alternatives - Assures professional competency through maintaining state-of-the-art skills and knowledge consistent with Medicare and JCAHO regulations, applicable nurse practice acts and agency policies - Participates in hospice, home infusion, home health and palliative care call duty consistent with agency policy - Participates in department quality management/improvement activities; including but not limited to clinical record review, occurrence reporting, focused studies, process and outcome measurement, peer review, continuous quality improvement projects, partners in defining and achieving agency productivity standards - Performs other duties as requested Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - 1 year medical-surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting - Baccalaureate degree in nursing or commensurate knowledge and experience (Commensurate knowledge and experience may include recent experience in areas of care coordination, case management, community health, and public health) - Licensed in Oregon and Washington. Requires license in primary state, (Oregon or Washington) prior to first day of employment. Application for licensure in secondary state must be made within six (6) weeks of start date. Licenses in both states required within six (6) months of hire - Valid driver's license - Basic Life Support CPR card for Health Care Provider. Valid card must be obtained prior to patient contact and within two weeks of hire - Able to perform complete physical, psychosocial, spiritual assessments - Able to operate stethoscope and sphygmomanometer - Keyboarding or typing skills - Able to learn to operate a laptop computer to perform clinical documentation. - Working knowledge of concise, yet thorough clinical documentation of patient assessments and care - Effective problem solving, written and verbal communication and organizational and time management skills required to accomplish case management responsibilities within allocated time frames - Note: This position requires completion of a typing test - Note: This position requires a reliable automobile to travel to and from patient homes Preferred Qualifications: - Operational knowledge of computerized clinical documentation and office application systems including the use of laptop/notebook computers - Working knowledge of the managed care industry - Knowledge of Medicare regulations/requirements - Excellent time management, problem solving and customer service skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Able to work autonomously and manage patient caseload - Knowledgeable of the care for the chronically ill and frail elderly - Working knowledge of Hospice and palliative care for the terminally ill patient. - Pediatrics, including well child care - Oncology/hospice - Rehabilitation nursing - Hospice care and the dying process - Peripheral and central line IV management - Able to perform venipuncture and IV insertion - Able to operate multiple IV pumps - Able to perform surgical debridement as part of wound care Salary Range: $32.45 - $46.672012-04-21 18:55:19United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon132133ORPortland, OR28061051http://kp.jobs/xml/28061051/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Phlebotomist - OR Location: Portland, OR Support the laboratory function of providing diagnostic information for use in patient care by ensuring proper collection and processing of laboratory specimens. Perform or assist with special procedures; mentor/orient students and new employees; ensure workflow meets service delivery needs. Respond effectively to member, clinicians, nursing staff and other department needs. * * * Must work all Southeast Locations and Interstate Locations * * * Essential Functions: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Perform order entry, specimen collection, and processing according to work instructions (WI), clarify clinician orders; obtain pertinent patient information; accurately identify patients; determine specimen requirements and collect patient sample using appropriate process of venipuncture or capillary collection based on patient age and/or condition. - Assure completeness and accuracy of specimen labeling. - Obtain and enter appropriate patient or specimen information into laboratory computer system. - Provide good customer service to all members. - Prioritize workload according to urgency of request; coordinate activities of the phlebotomy and laboratory service/technical assistant workgroups to meet operational service needs. - Act as resource for medical or laboratory staff. - Provide information and facilitate specimen or order problem investigation and resolution. - Using appropriate resources make decisions as required for sample collection and patient processing. - Facilitate communication between phlebotomists and laboratory service/technical assistants in problem solving and member assistance, triaging to supervisor as needed. - Provide instructions to physicians, nursing staff, and patients in proper specimen collection, answering related questions accurately. - Evaluate, process, and coordinate specimens for testing and/or shipping by following applicable WI. - Centrifuge, aliquot, separate, refrigerate, freeze, or handle specimens as required to maintain specimen integrity. - Consult computer information for special handling instructions, referring questions to client services or technical specialist(s) for additional handling or shipping instructions when indicated. Complete appropriate forms as applicable. - Use laboratory computer system to obtain patient demographics, perform order entry, enter pertinent clinical information, generate barcode labels, and ensure tracking of each test ordered and each specimen collected and/or received. - Use laboratory information computer system to track specimens. - Perform all duties required of laboratory service/technical assistant. - Assist clinician or pathologists with bone marrow collection and processing. - Perform isolation procedures, bacterial, acid-fast, and fungal blood cultures, blood smear preparation, microbiology set-up and code blue response as required and ordered by clinician - Remain current in new and revised work instructions and lab and organizational policies. - Assist supervisor, coordinator, or specialist in identifying and reporting any procedural discrepancies. - Complete annual requirements. - Provide input into development or revision of procedures to meet operational needs. - Support department workflow and records maintenance through accurate workload recording, quality assurance monitors, supply inventory, quality control checks, and records. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: - Completion of the experience practicum in an Accredited Phlebotomy program OR - Three years recent phlebotomy experience in a multi-patient laboratory setting. - High school diploma or equivalent - Demonstrated customer-focused service skills - Demonstrated understanding of basic phlebotomy principles and techniques - Detail oriented, able to handle multiple tasks in a limited time frame - Able to produce high quantity/quality of work, problem solve, exercise good judgment - Adaptable - Able to bend, stoop, reach and lift minimum of 10 pounds. - Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills with command of the English language - Demonstrated interpersonal skills, teamwork - Working knowledge of keyboard/data entry Preferred Qualifications: PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - 4 or more years phlebotomy experience in a multi-patient laboratory setting including geriatric, pediatrics, inpatient, and/or difficult phlebotomy draws - National Phlebotomy certification - Thorough understanding of phlebotomy principles and techniques and phlebotomy equipment - Thorough understanding of sample collection requirements - Knowledge of Medical Terminology - Written and verbal communication skills - Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills, teamwork, independent worker - Leadership skills Salary Range: $17.77 - $21.342012-04-21 18:55:19United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon132144ORPortland, OR28061053http://kp.jobs/xml/28061053/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Phlebotomist, Oregon - (Coded Replacement) Location: Portland, OR **** This is a 20 hour Coded Replacement Position. Hours are not garaunteed and are coded for benefit purposes only. **** Support the laboratory function of providing diagnostic information for use in patient care by ensuring proper collection & processing of laboratory specimens. Perform or assist w/ special procedures; mentor/orient students & new employees; ensure workflow meets service delivery needs. Respond effectively to member, clinicians, nursing staff & other department needs. A coded replacement is an employee who works varying shifts & in varying departments & locations as defined by the job posting. A coded replacement must be available two shifts per day & five days per week to include every other weekend. A coded replacement employee replaces staff for time away from work. Essential Functions: o Perform order entry, specimen collection & processing according to Work Instructions (WI), clarify clinician orders; obtain pertinent patient information; accurately identify patients; determine specimen requirements & collect patient sample using appropriate process of venipuncture or capillary collection based on patient age &/or condition o Assure completeness & accuracy of specimen labeling o Obtain & enter appropriate patient or specimen information into laboratory computer system o Prioritize workload according to urgency of request; coordinate activities of the Phlebotomy & Laboratory Service/Technical Assistant workgroups to meet operational service needs o Provide information & facilitate specimen or order problem investigation & resolution o Using appropriate resources make decisions as required for sample collection & patient processing o Facilitate communication between Phlebotomists & Laboratory Service/Technical Assistants in problem solving & member assistance, triaging to supervisor as needed o Provide instructions to physicians, nursing staff & patients in proper specimen collection, answering related questions accurately o Evaluate process & coordinate specimens for testing &/or shipping by following applicable WI o Centrifuge, aliquot, separate, refrigerate, freeze or handle specimens as required to maintain specimen integrity o Consult computer information for special handling instructions, referring questions to Client Services or technical specialist(s) for additional handling or shipping instructions when indicated. o Complete appropriate forms as applicable o Use laboratory computer system to obtain patient demographics, perform order entry, enter pertinent clinical information, generate barcode labels & ensure tracking of each test ordered & each specimen collected &/or received o Use laboratory information computer system to track specimens o Assist clinician or Pathologists w/ bone marrow collection & processing o Perform isolation procedures, bacterial, acid-fast & fungal blood cultures, blood smear preparation, microbiology set-up & Code 99 (Code Blue) response as required & ordered by clinician o Remain current in new & revised work instructions & lab & organizational policies o Periodically review procedure manuals, Quality System documents & organizational policies o Assist supervisor, coordinator or specialist in identifying & reporting any procedural discrepancies o Complete annual requirements (PPD, safety etc.) o Provide input into development or revision of procedures to meet operational needs. o Attend & participate in staff meetings o Support department workflow & records maintenance through accurate workload recording, quality assurance monitors, supply inventory, quality control checks & records Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: o Completion of the experience practicum in an Accredited Phlebotomy program OR Three years recent phlebotomy experience in a multi-patient laboratory setting. o Valid Driver's License o High school diploma or equivalent o Demonstrated customer-focused service skills o Demonstrated understanding of basic phlebotomy principles & techniques o Detail oriented, able to handle multiple tasks in a limited time frame o Able to produce high quantity/quality of work, problem solve, exercise good judgment o Adaptable o Able to bend, stoop, reach & lift minimum of 10 pounds. o Demonstrated written & verbal communication skills w/ command of the English language o Demonstrated interpersonal skills, teamwork o Working knowledge of keyboard/data entry Preferred Qualifications: o National Phlebotomy certification o Thorough understanding of phlebotomy principles & techniques & phlebotomy equipment o Thorough understanding of sample collection requirements o Knowledge of Medical Terminology o Written & verbal communication skills o Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills, teamwork, independent worker o Leadership skills o 4 or more years phlebotomy experience in a multi-patient laboratory setting including geriatric, pediatrics, inpatient &/or difficult phlebotomy draws Salary Range: $17.77 - $21.342012-04-21 18:55:19United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon132170ORPortland, OR28061058http://kp.jobs/xml/28061058/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Director of Finance National Medicare Finance Northwest Region Location: Portland, OR The role of Finance Director in the Northwest region provides the financial leadership role for the Medicare Line of business in the Northwest region. The position is accountable for preparation, support, and influence of strategies, financial plans, operational improvements, and governmental regulatory filings that strongly contribute to the success of the Medicare line of business in the Northwest region. The Finance Director provides management responsibility for the team located in the Northwest region and supports National Medicare Finance initiatives. Essential Functions: -Provides financial leadership for the Medicare line of business in the NW region. - Responsibilities impact the integrated achievement of National Medicare Finance (NMF) and KP objectives that strongly contribute to long-term success of the Medicare Line of Business in the NW region. - Oversees development of Medicare revenue budgets and forecasts to include all components of Medicare reimbursement. - Regularly interacts with executives and/or major customers to support development of strategy and direction for the Medicare line of business consistent with overall strategic direction. - Provides leadership and influence with the development and execution of risk adjustment related initiatives in cooperation with key business partners including KP medical group, coding, information systems, and national risk adjustment teams. - Directs budget to actual reporting and variance analyses on a monthly basis; accountable for management and support of preparation, analytic support, and monitoring of CMS contracts (e.g., Medicare bid) in coordination with other regional and national partners. - Maintains current knowledge of changes in Federal Medicare and regulations and requirements. - Develops awareness and accountability within NMF, NMF's key business partners on all aspects of Medicare Advantage Reimbursement to ensure that reimbursement revenue is accurately recorded and reported, and in compliance with CMS regulations. -Responsible for participating in audits and audit coordination at the regional level for external, internal, and regulatory financial audits and remediation of audit findings. - Leads, directs, and participates cross regional/national work teams as necessary. - Promotes sharing and implementation of best practices both regionally and nationally. - Manages the resolution of diverse and complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of multiple functions and KP objectives Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Five (5) to eight (8) years of management experience and ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of related experience. - Four (4) year degree in related field. - Master's degree preferred. - Requires expert knowledge of own area of functional responsibility and advanced knowledge of multiple related functions. Preferred Qualifications: - Leadership skills and experience in managing goals through collaboration and teamwork. - Demonstrated ability to lead financial reporting, financial variance analysis, product line analytics, and product development analyses. - Demonstrated ability to coordinate with regional and national peers/stakeholders and manage multiple projects, and manage to metrics. - Demonstrated business acumen, problem solving and decision making skills. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Experience with staff development.2012-04-20 19:40:19United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon132483ORPortland, OR28038173http://kp.jobs/xml/28038173/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Acute Patient Care Coordinator Location: Portland, OR Acute Care Patient Coordinators are Registered Nurses who independently assure patients are admitted to the correct level of care for accurate billing and reimbursement, provide quality, cost effective clinical coordination/care management in the acute care and emergency care settings, manage patients with routine and complex discharge planning needs by: independently assessing needs, developing and implementing plans of care for transitions across care settings. Acute Care Patient Coordinators also serve as expert resource consultants and educators for physicians and other health care team members in discharge transition of care, coordination of internal and community resources, and support the evaluation and improvement of systems of care to support the optimal utilization of health care resources, while maintaining quality of patient care. The Acute Care Patient Coordinator assumes primary accountability for anticipating, assessing, developing, implementing, documenting, advising, and communicating a safe discharge plan of care for patients with complex care needs. Essential Functions: - Provides education and program development functions, including: - Ensures systematic and ongoing contact with hospital staff/other Kaiser departments (CCS, LTC, Expanded Care, DME, HH, Hospice) to share information regarding care coordination roleongoing responsibility for acute care/ED patients - Provides and facilitates educational support to assure health care employees providing direct care of patients with complex discharge needs have the knowledge and skills required to provide age and culturally appropriate care to patients and families - Provides education to staff regarding transition of patients across care settings. - Provides leadership in discharge planning with hospital personnel to develop and implement policies and procedures related to patient transfers across care settings. - Ensures appropriate and timely care to patients through collaboration with inpatient staff (RNs, CNAs, MSWs, dieticians, therapists, respiratory therapists, inpatient palliative care staff, pharmacists, ancillary staff), CCS and outside resource staff - Participates in professional committees/task forces as needed/requested. - Ensures that regulatory and compliance standards are met in collaboration with others in the interdisciplinary health care team. - Participates in quality and utilization management activities. - Participates in continuing education to incorporate and maintain up to date knowledge and best practices in leading and case managing the discharge planning process. - Incorporates Principles of Responsibility into duties, communications and interactions. - Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - BSN or Bachelor's in a health care related field. - Demonstrated ability to interrelate with physicians, nurses, support staff, and patients in interdisciplinary approach. - Basic physical, psychosocial, functional assessment skills. - Familiar with care processes and systems in settings internal and external to Kaiser Permanente. - Familiar with and able to collaborate with Kaiser Permanente and community resources. - Thorough knowledge of principles of teaching and delegation, physical assessment and care planning and appropriate utilization of acute hospital, long-term care and home care resources. - Able to document concise yet thorough clinical documentation of patient assessment and care needs. - Highly effective problem solving, written and verbal communication, organizational and time management skills. - Familiarity with and ability to use computers. - Minimum of 2 years of acute hospital experience with progressive levels of responsibility.Prefer Medical/Surgical or Critical Care Nursing. - Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and work as a constant patient advocate. - Licensed in Oregon and Washington. Requires license in primary state, (Oregon or Washington) prior to first day of employment. Application for licensure in secondary state must be made within 6 weeks of start date. Licenses in both states required within 6 months of hire. - Valid driver's license. - Basic Life Support CPR card for Health Care Provider. Valid card must be obtained prior to patient contact and within 2 weeks of hire. - Current BLS with AED certification within 30 days of hire. - Manual dexterity - Good visual acuity - Ability to act quickly - Ability to physically visit multiple patients for a majority of shift Preferred Qualifications: - MSN - Current Certification as a Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Accredited Case Manager (ACM). - Demonstrated ability to interrelate with physicians, nurses and patients. - Demonstrates customer-focused service skills. - Good clinical judgment to assess the needs of patients as they relate to next level of care. - Knowledge of the principles of patient teaching, disease prevention measures, physical assessment and appropriate utilization of acute hospital resources. - Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations related to eligibility requirements: hospital, nursing facilities, home health and hospice eligibility requirements. - Knowledge of Kaiser Permanente resources. - Able to type 30 WPM with accuracy. - Recent experience in Home Health Agency or role responsibility for inpatient discharge planning. - Documented 3 years of recent experience in one or more of the following areas: Hospital Inpatient Discharge Planning, Community Health, Home Health and/or Utilization Management. Salary Range: $35.19 - $59.902012-04-20 19:39:54United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon132380ORPortland, OR28038162http://kp.jobs/xml/28038162/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Intermediate Web Developer Location: Portland, OR Intermediate Web Developer This position belongs to the Kaiser Permanente Information Technology (KPIT) division reporting directly to the Lead of NW Intranet Services within the Regional Applications Delivery (RAD) department in the Northwest Region. The Intermediate Web Developer will assist in Web Application development and support of NW Intranet web applications and the NW Intranet web servers. This position will equally be responsible in helping to ensure that all Intranet projects adhere to Web code standards, site architecture, and functional requirements in a form that supports both national and regional goals. Responsibilities:: - .Assists in the preparation of detailed design specifications for websites and databases, performs testing/debugging of code to support business processes - .Designs, develops and implements user interfaces to web applications using AJAX, DHTML, Flash, ColdFusion 9, ColdBox, Subversion, and SQL 2005/2008, all within an MS Server 2003 environment - .Provides ongoing support of all existing web applications which utilize various ColdFusion frameworks and methodologies - .Provides all levels of assessments working within the constructs of a defined project management methodology - Communicates risks and helps to ensure understanding of these risks by assisting in the development of risk assessment plans with the client and the Senior Web Developer - .Assists in the preparation of documentation including design specifications and user documentation as well as providing training, guidance, assistance and knowledge transfer to staff and clients - .Helps monitor and ensure the health of the web servers, providing off-hours production support as needed Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - 2 years in a fast paced ColdFusion application development environment. Experience developing dynamic applications using ColdFusion 9, ColdBox, DHTML, AJAX, CSS, JavaScript, Subversion, SQL Server, Oracle, and ActionScript. A well qualified candidate must be able to assess and resolve technical problems and review or evaluate the work of others in a Partner-like manner within a team setting. Bachelors Degree in a related Field or equivalent work experience The successful candidate will also be a highly motivated, an assertive self-starter who is goal-driven, detail-oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision while maintaining focus and productivity. They will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, will be able to work well across functional groups to meet aggressive schedules and be able to quickly adapt to new situations. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Adobe Flash, Flash Remoting, DreamWeaver and DreamWeaver templates.2012-04-20 19:38:12United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon132495ORPortland, OR28038096http://kp.jobs/xml/28038096/jobUSAPortlandTitle: MSW Medication Management Team Location: Portland, OR Provides comprehensive assessment, counseling, and case management to members engaged with the multi-disciplinary STORM team. Essential Functions: - Provide assessment, education, coaching, and case management to members who are engaged with the STORM team - Provide consultation to STORM team members and other clinicians as needed - Participate in planning and program development - Plan and facilitate care conferences as needed Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of 1 year of direct clinical experience working with patients/families with chronic pain, addiction, or mental health diagnoses - Master's degree in social work or closely related field - Oregon Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) or Certified Social Worker Associate (CSWA); Washington Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Application for licensure in secondary state must be made within 6 weeks of start date. License in both states required within 6 months of hire - American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers CPR with AED certification within 90 days of hire - NPI - Strong motivational interviewing skills - Rapidly establish rapport with a diverse population of patients presenting with a wide range of psychiatric, social and emotional difficulties - Proven expertise with telephonic assessment and interventions - Expertise with a variety of short term counseling interventions. - Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to a multi-disciplinary team - Case management experience Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree and a minimum of 3 years of post masters experience in outpatient mental health or addiction treatment - Thorough knowledge of current best practice treatment for members with chronic pain, and their family members needing addiction and/or mental health intervention - Working knowledge of KPNW services and benefits - Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to a multi-disciplinary team - Working knowledge of pain management techniques - Knowledge of co-occurring mental health and chemical dependency disorders Salary Range- $30.35 - $42.04 per hour2012-04-14 22:24:10United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon131157ORPortland, OR27902089http://kp.jobs/xml/27902089/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Epic - Application Coordinator II Location: Portland, OR KP HealthConnect is a $3 billion integrated clinical and administrative information system that is being deployed across all KP regions. KP HealthConnect will enable us to leverage the power of our integrated delivery system to be the solution in heath care that is patient-centered, safe equitable, accessible, and affordable. In order to achieve this vision, every region must fully optimize the use of this system. The mission of the KP HealthConnect Operations Department is to optimize the use of the system across the Region in order to achieve high priority goals in clinical care and business outcomes. The department does this through diligent and conscientious attention to user needs, through partnerships with National and Epic Systems in the continued development and enhancement of the system, through partnerships in the Region with NWP, IT, and the Labor Management Partnership, and by applying medical systems to meet problem-oriented and opportunity-driven objectives. Essential Functions: - Configure and build complex features and new modules for integration with installed Epic applications. Plan and Lead in relevant workflow sessions and manage resulting workflow changes. - Direct configuration activities in Epic system to resolve problems escalated to the KP HealthConnect Operations department. - Set up and test configuration to resolve complex patient safety problems modifications and enhancement. Build, maintain and update application master files and category lists to ensure data integrity and maintain synchronization with Enterprise CB (Collaborative Build) updates. - Responsible for solving critical and high incident support/ patient safety issues under stressful outage situations. - Application and Interface Enhancements/Development: Assess customer needs, research options, support analysis, design, and test and implement application solutions. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - BA or equivalent work experience required in health care administration, information systems, business, a health care profession, library science, or information resource management - Epic Certification required - Certified/Proficient in 2 Epic modules or application sup-components - Experience on at least 1 major system implementation - Demonstrated skills in complex project management - Demonstrated ability to lead and manage large multidisciplinary teams through influence and collaboration - Demonstrated working knowledge of computer applications in business settings - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must exhibit efficiency, collaboration, and candor, openness, and results orientation - Demonstrated working knowledge of medical terminology - Ability to Scope and estimate small enhancements Preferred Qualifications: - Minimum of 5 years' experience at Kaiser Permanente - 3 years experience using at least one of the Epic suite of application products or completion of Epic certification in an application(s) - Advanced degree in medical informatics, computer science or a related health care field - Direct experience implementing business information systems in the Northwest region - Knowledge of functional areas and/ or systems analysis - Knowledge of research and analyses /design - Demonstrated experience leading a large multidisciplinary project to successful completion - Demonstrated skills in conflict resolution - Public speaking skills - Demonstrated experience with office software, e.g., Power Point, Excel, Word and/or MS Project, Visio Salary Range: $72,080 - $98,7202012-04-14 22:24:10United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon131272ORPortland, OR27902094http://kp.jobs/xml/27902094/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Chemical Dependency Counselor Location: Portland, OR Provide high quality clinical services to Kaiser Permanente members accessing the Department of Addiction Medicine Essential Functions: - Provide high quality clinical services (individual, group, and family) to our members through direct assessment, diagnosis and formulation/implementation of treatment plan in outpatient or residential settings. - Provide all care in accordance with accepted best practice standards and department protocols (including supervision). - Conducts hospital consults as requested by clinical services manager, Clinical Director or Chief of Addiction Medicine department. - Provide case management through appropriate triaging and referrals, consultation with other providers, contact with members and their families, and reporting to outside agencies - Document all member care in the electronic medical record in accordance with accepted medical/legal standards - Provide other member or department services, such as program development, in-service training, crisis intervention and supervision of members during residential activities. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: Minimum Required Experience, License, Registration, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Master's level degree in counseling, social work, or closely related field (M.S.W., M.S., M.A., and M.Ed.), postmaster's experience not required, if completed 1-year departmental internship. - Certified alcohol and drug counselor; or licensed professional counselor - LPC; or licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT; or licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - Current license to practice without restriction and/or A/D Certification in practicing state - Thorough and working knowledge of current best practice treatment for; members and their family members needing Addiction intervention and/or treatment services; including treatment principles for individual, family and group counseling; adolescent development; family systems theory, and treatment/intervention options for sexual/physical and other trauma survivors. - Thorough and working knowledge of legal requirements for reporting abuse and maintaining confidentiality - Thorough and working knowledge of accepted best practice protocols and ethical guidelines and behaviors for counselors - Ability to assess, diagnoses, and treat members affected by substance use/dependence - Ability to recognize, assesses, and initiates treatment for members with co-occurring issues. - Ability to use appropriate procedural/testing equipment and tools - Ability to carry a large caseload - Ability to interface with large multidisciplinary systems - both internal and external - Basic electronic mail communication skills - Basic computer skills in windows applications - Basic computer skills including ability to access and utilize web-based resources, and communicate in writing using electronic mail Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Master's level degree and two years post-masters experience - Training and experience related to counseling/treatment principles for; individual, family and group counseling; adolescent development; family systems theory, and treatment/intervention options for sexual/physical and other trauma survivors. - Thorough and working knowledge of current best practice treatment for members and their family members needing addiction intervention and/or treatment services; - Thorough and working knowledge of legal requirements for reporting abuse and maintaining confidentiality - Thorough and working knowledge of accepted best practice protocols and ethical guidelines and behaviors for counselors, as identified by licensing and /or Certifying Boards - Ability to assess, diagnoses, and treat members affected by substance use/dependence - Ability to diagnose and treat members with co-occurring issues - Ability to use appropriate procedural/testing equipment and tools - Ability to carry a large caseload - Ability to interface with large multidisciplinary systems - both internal and external - Proficient electronic mail communication skills - Proficient computer skills in windows applications - Provides clinical services with emphasis on addiction treatment utilizing knowledge of current best practices in field of substance use disorders - Considers cultural nuances and health care beliefs in the provision of care to a diverse member base - Provides substance abuse consultation to other professionals, members and referents - Proficient in computer skills including Windows applications, access/utilization of web-based resources, keyboarding Salary Range: $30.35 - $42.042012-04-14 22:24:10United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon131432ORPortland, OR27902096http://kp.jobs/xml/27902096/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Senior Financial Consultant Location: Portland, OR TheSr. Financial Consultantconducts financial analyses and provides consulting services in support of the organization's care delivery operations. Develops regional and departmental budgets and forecasts, analyzes variances and trends, communicates findings to organizational leaders, and drives financial performance. Performs ad-hoc projects of significant scope and complexity utilizing knowledge of finance theories such as present value and cash flow analysis. Essential Functions: - Prepares financial reports & conducts comprehensive analyses with written summaries to management. - May be accountable for the coordination, compilation and distribution of financial data. - Performs financial analysis upon identification of variances, and coordinates with junior analysts' variance analysis process as defined. - Participates in the planning/development of regional, departmental and/or functional budgets and forecasts. - May be responsible for budget system completion & high level reviews. - Participates in and/or leads projects of moderate to complex scope as assigned. - Responsibilities impact the achievement of key department and/or functional objectives. - Contributes to the achievement of department objectives. - Involves interpreting & analyzing established concepts. - Exercises judgment to make decisions for less defined issues and selects methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. - Requires moderately complex decision-making. - Requires significant analysis to develop solutions for complex problems. - Provides professional/technical guidance to team members. - Influences others regarding existing concepts, processes and/or methodology. - Plans/schedules job activities to work toward accomplishing set objectives. - Report analyst duties, e.g., design and develop automated actionable reports to inform managers in a timely fashion. - Data analyst duties, e.g., assists in the research, analysis, and remediation of moderately complex data issues that directly impacts reporting and analysis. - Business systems analyst duties, e.g., help define business rules applicable to the development and/or use of the application. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of 5 years of financial analysis experience - Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience - Broad application of financial analysis principles, theories, and concepts in applicable discipline, plus working knowledge of other related fields - Thorough knowledge of financial analysis policies, practices and systems - Highly developed knowledge of finance theories such as present values theory/cash flow analysis and accounting principles - Able to formulate finance study designs and prepare and conduct professional presentations - Full knowledge of industry practices and standards - Advanced proficiency in PC based word processing and spreadsheet applications, including advanced functions such as graphics, pivot tables, macros and database management Preferred Qualifications: - Health care/insurance experience - Advance degree or certification in analytical discipline - Extensive use of MS Office products - Use of Data Query tools - Project management skills Salary Range: $72,080.00 - $98,720.00 Annually2012-04-12 01:51:37United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon130629ORPortland, OR27828421http://kp.jobs/xml/27828421/jobUSAPortlandTitle: RN - High Risk OBGYN Advice Location: Portland, OR The RN participates as a member of the health care team in delivering quality health care to patients, which supports Kaiser Permanente's mission, vision and values. The RN provides a variety of nursing services both in person and by phone utilizing the nursing process and leadership skills to address acute and chronic needs of Health Plan members and other patients of the Kaiser Permanente Health Care Program. He/She works under the general direction of the designated supervisor. Essential Functions: A. Professional Competencies - Demonstrates personal commitment to service and to socially relevant practice - Demonstrates ethical and legal behavior in all professional activities - Utilizes a critical thinking approach to problem solve and make decisions - Understands and provides competent care to a diverse population - Practices health care team building and leadership skills - Participates in population-based care activities - Demonstrates technological literacy in using computerized information systems - Participates in ongoing continuing education activities and shares knowledge B. Leadership/Coordination Activities - Oversee obstetrical care management for defined high risk OB patient undergoing care for high risk conditions and associated chronic diseases - Work with regional OBGYN RNs when identifying, triaging or enrolling in Preterm Birth Prevention (PTBP) programs - Communicate changes in patient care or symptoms to providers - Provide MD support for CVS, Amnio, and Amnio- reduction - Make recommendations based on nursing assessment findings for adjustment to care plan designated by the provider - Collaborate with Sonography, Genetics and Social Work in order to promote patient care coordination C. Clinical Competencies - Provides evidence-based, clinically competent nursing care in a culturally sensitive manner - Plans, implements, manages, coordinates and evaluates a plan of care across the care continuum - Facilitates member wellness and function and identifies needs for health care interventions - Utilizes appropriate assessment tools, processes, clinical pathways and guidelines to manage patient care - Integrates theory and research-based knowledge in the provision of direct and indirect nursing care - Performs and modifies therapeutic and preventive nursing measures and administers treatments and medications as authorized by law and determined by the State Board of Nursing - Performs skilled nursing tasks competently and demonstrates operational knowledge of procedures and equipment - Performs triage and telephone advice independently and within scope of the Oregon and/or Washington Nurse Practice Acts - Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for staff, patients and family members - Provide telephone advice and triage for both low risk/high risk obstetrical patients - Perform nursing screening assessments for obstetrical patients - Provide Diabetes/GDM education, insulin adjustments and monitoring for PNS patients - Monitor Patients with Preeclampsia/hypertension - Administrative support for first trimester program when needed to include tracking and reporting testing done per first trimester protocol - Perform NSTs with limited ultrasound (AFI/BPP) Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of 3 years of experience in an outpatient setting for high risk prenatal, preterm labor, preeclampsia and other maternal and fetal co-morbities - Minimum of 3 years of previous L&D setting experience within last 5 years - Minimum of 2 years of experience in acute care or ambulatory care/clinic setting within the last 5 years - Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing - Current RN license in Oregon and Washington. Requires Oregon or Washington license at time of hire. Licenses in both states are required within 6 months of hire - Current BLS w/AED certification - Demonstrates clinical nursing and leadership skills - Able to type 20 words per minute - Demonstrates effective interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills - Willingness to learn computerized information systems - Demonstrates ability to work within teams and within a dynamic work environment - Customer focused - High School diploma or GED - Experience with Non-Stress Testing (NST) with limited ultrasound. (EFM and AFI) for singletons and twins NSTs for triplets - Experience with first trimester screening for Downs' Syndrome - Experience in gestational diabetes education and management; including insulin starts - Experience providing telephone advice and triage for the high risk OB member and coordination of care with internal and external specialists Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with electronic medical record technology Salary Range: $32.45- $46.672012-04-06 05:09:12United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon130575ORPortland, OR27687479http://kp.jobs/xml/27687479/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Acute Care Patient Coordinator Location: Portland, OR Acute Care Patient Coordinators are Registered Nurses who independently assure patients are admitted to the correct level of care for accurate billing & reimbursement, provide quality, cost effective clinical coordination/care management in the acute care & emergency care settings, manage patients with routine & complex discharge planning needs by independently assessing needs, developing & implementing plans of care for transitions across care settings. Acute Care Patient Coordinators also serve as expert resource consultants & educators for physicians & other health care team members in discharge transition of care, coordination of internal & community resources, & support the evaluation & improvement of systems of care to support the optimal utilization of health care resources, while maintaining quality of patient care. Essential Functions: - Ensures review of all KP patients admitted to service area hospitals for appropriateness of admission; admission to the appropriate level of care status; length of stay consistent with medical &/or surgical criteria; &, ensures authorization for hospitalization is received from non-Kaiser payer sources - Provides timely & accurate notification to Patient Billing Services verifying correct admit status - Facilitates care & services for non-Kaiser patients in the hospital setting approved by their payer source - Facilitates entries in patient charts that reflect & support definitive diagnoses & coding - Ensures coordination of care toward timely discharge for routine & complex medical/surgical patients in hospital setting - Independently & proactively completing assessments which are thorough, timely, age appropriate, & reflect psychosocial support systems, care needs, benefit array, level of care determinations, & document same for designated population of patients - Developing safe discharge plans by working with patients, families, & health care teams to develop a mutually agreeable plan of care that creatively optimizes the use of all available & appropriate resources to support the unique & particular needs of each patient on a case by case basis - Implementing care plans by ordering, brokering, & advocating for the patient & family, while educating the patient, family, & health care team about options & alternatives. Completing all necessary documentation for referrals & handoffs between care settings to ensure a seamless transition to another level of care - Acting as KP 'ambassador' to provide member information to care facilities (SNF, ICF, assisted living, adult foster homes, residential care facilities) & problem-solve/facilitate any issues which present barriers to safe transfers & the provision of quality care, such as: special equipment needs, symptom/behavior management, financial assessment & plan, clinical instability & complex care needs (IV therapy, enteral feedings, wound care, therapy needs) - Ensuring efficient utilization of health care resources by: ensuring that the plan for an acute care stay for individual patients is well understood by the patient, family & health care team, & that the plan is progressing effectively & efficiently toward resolution & transition to a lower level of care; by assuring that patient/family receive right care at the right time so that quality & utilization are simultaneously enhanced - Ensures systematic & ongoing contact with hospital staff/other Kaiser departments (CCS, LTC, Expanded Care, DME, HH, Hospice) to share information regarding care coordination role & ongoing responsibility for acute care/ED patients - Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - A minimum of 2 years ofacute hospital experience with progressive levels of responsibility - BSN - Licensed in Oregon and Washington; requires license in primary state, (Oregon or Washington) prior to first day of employment. Application for licensure in secondary state must be made within six (6) weeks of start date. Licenses in both states required within six (6) months of hire - Valid driver's license - Basic Life Support CPR card for Health Care Provider; valid card must be obtained prior to patient contact and within two weeks of hire - Current BLS with AED certification within 30 days of hire - Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and work as a constant patient advocate - Demonstrated ability to interrelate with physicians, nurses, support staff, and patients in interdisciplinary approach - Basic physical, psychosocial, functional assessment skills - Familiar with care processes and systems in settings internal and external to Kaiser Permanente - Familiar with and able to collaborate with Kaiser Permanente and community resources - Thorough knowledge of principles of teaching and delegation, physical assessment and care planning and appropriate utilization of acute hospital, long-term care and home care resources - Able to document concise yet thorough clinical documentation of patient assessment and care needs - Highly effective problem solving, written and verbal communication, organizational and time management skills - Familiarity with and ability to use computers Preferred Qualifications: - Recent experience in Home Health Agency or role responsibility for inpatient discharge planning - Medical/Surgical or Critical Care Nursing experience - Documented three years recent experience in one or more of the following areas: Hospital Inpatient Discharge Planning, Community Health, Home Health and/or Utilization Management - MSN - Current Certification as a Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Accredited Case Manager (ACM) - Demonstrated ability to interrelate with physicians, nurses and patients - Demonstrates customer-focused service skills - Good clinical judgment to assess the needs of patients as they relate to next level of care - Knowledge of the principles of patient teaching, disease prevention measures, physical assessment and appropriate utilization of acute hospital resources - Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations related to eligibility requirements: hospital, nursing facilities, home health and hospice eligibility requirements - Knowledge of Kaiser Permanente resources - Able to type 30 WPM with accuracy Salary Range: $35.19 to 59.90 per hour based upon experience2012-04-04 20:08:24United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon129846ORPortland, OR27644644http://kp.jobs/xml/27644644/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Financial Officer Location: Portland, OR In collaboration with the Northwest Regional Controller, VP ofMarketing, Sales & Business Development and the VP of Strategic Planning and Health Plan Services, the Director of Finance oversees the financial performance of the NW Health Plan Services. The Director of Finance is accountable for maintaining the integrity of overall Health Plan Administration (HPA) and Marketing, Sales, Service and Administration (MSSA) fiscal operations, including adherence to regional and national policies and procedures, maintaining a strong internal control structure (Sarbanes Oxley) over the functions within HPA & MSSA. Serves as the NW Finance liaison, in collaboration with the Director of Membership Administration, with the Consolidated Service Centers (CSC's) on matters pertaining to the billing, collection and adjustment (i.e., bad debt write-offs, retro terminations, etc.). Serves as the fiscal liaison between the HPA, MSSA, & Finance.Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with Regional Senior leadership and the CSC's. The Director of Finance will provide financial oversight, support, and guidance to HPA & MSSA. The role will be extremely collaborative in nature and will entail working with senior management in an effort to strengthen the control environment. Essential Functions: - Establishes & manages the process for improving performance, reviewing performance against plan, identifying performance drivers and improvement opportunities - Partners with HPA, MSSA & CSC to ensure key operational and financial metrics are established, monitored and reported monthly to achieve business objectives - Collaborates in the development of management reports regarding revenue performance - Reviews and analyzes monthly dues revenue results and variances from budget/projections - Analyzes trends in monthly adjustments and compares results/forecasts - Researches large variances and evaluates impacts to reserves/forecasts - Partners with Director Membership & Benefits Administration to ensure timely identification, reporting and resolution of rate discrepancies as well as resolution of technical or process issues surfaced during monthly close process - Participates in the identification of root cause and ensures appropriate remediation action is taken. Reviews and approves revenue adjustments, including retroactive membership, bad debt write-off, and payment plans>$50K - Prepares reports & analyses relating to membership, dues revenue, expenses, and operational expenses - Directs the design and implementation of data collection and reporting systems - Works with Regional Finance to develop standardized approaches related to key processes including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and capital planning - Works in partnership with regional actuaries and FP&A in the development of annual & multi-year forecasts of dues revenue - The Director of Finance will not have any direct reports, but will work closely and jointly with Senior Management in pursuit of best practices for KP - Leads project work as requested (i.e., new system implementations, process improvements, etc.) - Partners with HPA & MSSA to ensure compliance with a strong internal control environment (SOX & operational controls) - Ensures compliance with administrative, legal and regulatory requirements of local, state and federal regulatory agencies - Consistently supports Compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, and KP policies/procedures Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance management and strategic planning in a multi-faceted health care system and multi-service provider setting - Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance and/or health care administration - Thorough knowledge of federal, state and regulatory accounting and reporting regulations, GAAP, cost management techniques, financial analysis and budgets required - Experience in leading successful large-scale business transformation initiatives - Experience in managing complex, large-scale projects and/or multiple departments and establishing detailed work plans and setting priorities - Proven leadership skills in a matrix management environment that includes influencing, efficiency, collaboration, candor, and openness with a focus on results orientation - Demonstrated expertise as a financial and strategic leader, with excellent problem-solving skills, proven capability to motivate change and galvanize action, proven ability to balance execution of a strategic vision with a willingness to dive into details, and consistent results-orientation - Business expertise, financial acumen and interpersonal skills to effectively work through a complex and political organization to influence and facilitate change - Advanced interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal) to deal effectively in delicate, sensitive and/or complex situations with a wide variety of influential internal and external parties - Strong presentation skills, with experience presenting to senior level executives, leadership groups, and large audiences - Industry knowledge Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree or CPA - Experience in Dues Revenue and associated components (reserves, write-offs, etc.) - Knowledge or exposure to Health Care Accounts Receivable and the responsibilities with monitoring, reporting, and reserving - Health care operations management and industry best practices in Finance Operations - Thorough knowledge of complex project management processes, tools, techniques and methodologies to lead large-scale effort2012-03-24 18:38:33United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon128983ORPortland, OR27370632http://kp.jobs/xml/27370632/jobUSAPortlandTitle: RN, Outpatient OR Location: Portland, OR Job purpose: The RN participates as a member of the health care team in delivering quality health care to patients, which supports Kaiser Permanente's mission, vision and values. The RN provides a variety of nursing services both in person and by phone utilizing the nursing process and leadership skills to address acute and chronic needs of Health Plan members and other patients of the Kaiser Permanente Health Care Program. He/she works under the general direction of the designated supervisor. Essential Functions: Professional Competencies -Demonstrates personal commitment to service and to socially relevant practice -Demonstrates ethical and legal behavior in all professional activities -Utilizes a critical thinking approach to problem solve and make decisions. -Understands and provides competent care to a diverse population. -Practices health care team building and leadership skills. -Participates in population-based care activities -Demonstrates technological literacy in using computerized information systems. -Participates in ongoing continuing education activities and shares knowledge with other health care team members Clinical Competencies - Provides evidence-based, clinically competent nursing care in a culturally sensitive manner. -Applies effective oral and written communication skills in interacting with patients, families and members of the health care team. This includes effective negotiation and conflict management skills. Organizational Competencies - Recognizes the impact of systems on health care delivery. -Acts as an advocate for individuals and groups with unmet health needs. -Applies the knowledge and tools of continuous improvement in clinical practice and the delivery of health care. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing. - Demonstrates clinical nursing and leadership skills. - Able to type 20 words per minute. - Demonstrates effective interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills. - Willingness to learn computerized information systems. - Demonstrates ability to work within teams and within a dynamic work environment. - Customer focused. - Minimum of 2 years of experience in acute care or ambulatory care/clinic setting within the last 5 years. - Current state RN licensure. - Current BLS/AED certification upon hire and to continue employment. Preferred Qualifications: - Current or future bachelor's degree in nursing or related field. - Previous experience with population care/case management, triage and advice. - 2 years of experience circulating in an inpatient or ambulatory OR setting within the last 3 years - 2 years circulating within the last 3 years - Pre-Op area skills - IV start skill -Minimum of 3years of OR circulating and scrubbing experience - Minimum of 2 years of endoscopy training with conscious sedation certification - Pain management procedural injection experience - CNOR - ACLS Salary Range: $32.45 - $46.672012-03-17 20:18:28United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon127981ORPortland, OR27224733http://kp.jobs/xml/27224733/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Pharmacist Location: Portland, OR Dispense medications prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications. Essential Functions: - Accurately compounds and prepares medications or supervises same. - Self identifies professional deficiencies in the practice of pharmacy and takes corrective measures to improve such deficiencies. - Improves patient care outcomes be developing knowledge and skills in new areas of pharmacy practice as they arise through literature review, continuing education, and collegial sharing of information. - Demonstrates knowledge of department mission statement and objectives by assisting in development and achievement of location specific goals. - Demonstrates a complete understanding and complies with all pharmacy department and location policies and procedures concerning the responsibilities of a pharmacist and support personnel. - Mixes IV additive solutions and chemotherapy using aseptic technique. - Monitors, surveys, and inspects facility medication storage sites to ensure safe, appropriate drug storage. - Maintains a cost conscious attitude in the daily function of the pharmacy. - Uses reference materials or alternative sources of information when necessary. - Maintains a professional appearance, observes the suggested departmental dress code and wears identification badge. - Maintains a professional attitude and image; leads by professional example. - Attends to personal affairs so as not to interfere with the work schedule. - Maintains cleanliness of self and work area. - Demonstrates good judgment in the ability to organize and assist in directing workflow to maintain appropriate service levels. - Demonstrates ability to set goals, plan, organize, and take tasks to completion. - Demonstrates consistent ability to be a productive employee. - Answers phone calls as necessary. - Delegates responsibilities, where appropriate to maintain quality member service and satisfaction. - Assists in the orientation, training, and education of support personnel, interns, externs, and pharmacists. - Exercises independent judgment within the limits of authority. - Influences others to strive towards location and departmental objectives. - Maintains current knowledge of and complies with state and federal laws, rules and regulations. - Demonstrates knowledge and support for continuous quality improvement programs in the location, department, and region. - Demonstrates a complete understanding and complies with established regional employee relations policies and procedures. - Demonstrates working knowledge of inventory control principles to establish/ensure appropriate cost effective asset management. - Demonstrates working knowledge of professional practice standards. - Demonstrates knowledge of Kaiser Permanente pharmacy benefit structure. - Maintains a contemporary working knowledge of Kaiser Permanente automated systems. - Communicates appropriate information regarding formulary and target drug alternatives and is effective in increasing provider compliance and member acceptance to assure appropriate drug utilization. - Consults with appropriate personnel in mattes of uncertainty. - Makes informed, rational, and timely decisions. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Degree in Pharmacy - Current Pharmacy license in OR or WA, or receipt of Pharmacy license upon hire. Salary range- $56.57 - $63.53 hourly2012-03-11 20:07:58United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon126421ORPortland, OR27063343http://kp.jobs/xml/27063343/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Physical Therapy Fellow Location: Portland, OR This is a 28 week, part-time mentorship/fellowship in Advanced Orthopedic Manual Therapy. Mentee/Fellow will participate in the patient care portions of mentorship/fellowship within one or more of the region's outpatient physical therapy clinics. Employment will be terminated at the conclusion of the program regardless of successful completion. Essential Functions: - Delivers quality treatment programs to patients ranging in age from pediatric to geriatric in compliance with competency checklists. - Evaluates the physical status, functional abilities and age-specific needs of patients to determine the current level of functioning, self-care, self-responsibility, independence, and quality of life. - Develops and implements a treatment plan which involves the patient, family and social support systems: identifies interventions to reach reasonable goals; coordinate and collaborates on treatment options; advocates to enhance patient's social support systems, facilitates environmental modifications, and creates new support systems - Integrates discharge planning early in treatment based on continuing assessments and stated expectations for achieving treatment goals and objectives - Provides treatments based on established departmental guidelines and protocols; demonstrates competency in managing patients based on competency checklists. - Utilizes all equipment appropriately and safely per established protocols, manufacturer's' guidelines, and competency checklists. - Completes all chart documentation according to the criteria of the record review checklist. Provides written documentation, departmental and interdepartmental, that is legible, complete, and timely. - Provides patient handouts that are effective and appropriate for patient understanding. - Direct mentoring of evaluation, treatment, clinical problem solving, documentation and patient care management. - Independent development/preparation of case studies, tutorials and independent study projects directed by the Mentor. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Graduate of accredited program in Physical Therapy - New graduate acceptable if all other application criteria have been met - Licensed for Physical Therapy license in State of Oregon or Washington upon hire. - BLS with AED Certification within 60 days of hire - Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology - Basic to moderate computer skills to complete documentation Preferred Qualifications: - Per Hayward Fellowship application standards Salary Range: $22.012012-03-11 20:07:58United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon126546ORPortland, OR27063348http://kp.jobs/xml/27063348/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Histology Technician - Anatomical Pathology (On-Call) Location: Portland, OR The purpose of the position is to assist the pathologists by supplying diagnostic material by both routine and special procedures to enable the pathologists to provide diagnostic interpretation. Essential Functions: Prepare 3 micron sections. Must be able to recognize if cut section is representative of block. Also able to recognize tumor is left for diagnostic review. Imbed tissue in paraffin. Must be able to recognize if properly embedded. Correct orientation of specimen is critical to diagnosis. Special stains for identification of specific cell components. Also encompasses the knowledge of chemistry to make up titrate reagents. Able to recognize, differentiate, and develop cell components so that the stain will be of diagnostic value. Perform Immunoperoxidase procedure, which involves working with antibodies that are infectious. Must work with micropipets to achieve appropriate dilutions. Must be able to make up checkerboard dilutions which are used to see which dilution is strong enough but weak enough for exact staining with little or no background to enable the pathologist to be confident in his/her diagnosis. Must be able to troubleshoot problems with the procedure. Supervise and train clerical staff with labeling, filing, workload tally, and instrument and reagent maintenance. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: 2 years of experience in a histology laboratory or completion of a prescribed histology training program high school diploma or equivalent Comprehensive knowledge of all histology functions including MOHS and Immunoperoxidase, through completion of a prescribed histology training program. Familiar with microtome and cryostat Able to perform basic tests done in the Histology department Demonstrated verbal and written command of the English language Preferred Qualifications: Recent histology experience with 2 years of application Preferred certification: HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) Familiar with all instrumentation in histology laboratory Chemistry background and knowledge of all special procedures in the histology department Salary Range: $23.40 - $27.812012-03-11 20:07:57United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon126178ORPortland, OR27063329http://kp.jobs/xml/27063329/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Claims Business Systems Analyst III Location: Portland, OR As a creative and flexible key member of the Data and Information Management Enhancement team, you will help transform healthcare delivery through the use of data and information. The Business Systems Analyst III will serve as a liaison between the business, model and report development teams, and Information Services to help drive business performance management, reporting capabilities, and analytic best practices. Responsibilities include support for organization information tool requirements, implementation and ongoing maintenance and support as well as end user security, migration to new environments and versions, troubleshooting, and other day to day support of business intelligence and financial systems. The BSA III will also be responsible for the development of processes and procedures to administer Cognos 8 applications; submission of solution recommendations for best practices and standards; analysis of business requirements for application upgrades and recommending actions to stakeholders and management; assisting with systems administration support for Cognos Planning and Cognos BI applications, and to administer and support reporting tool capabilities for report and package developers. Essential Functions: - In collaboration with KPIT and business clients, lead/manage major projects to ensure that information applications are implemented or upgraded to meet business requirements. These efforts are large in size, complex, and carry significant risk/reward and visibility - Apply business area expertise to define and frame complex, multi-dimensional projects, developing the goals, direction, methodology, work plan and schedule - Establish contracts and work plan with KPIT and business clients to delineate the scope and achieve the desired outcomes of the project - Work with IT and Business to plan testing cycles and design test cases - Manage and implement system enhancements that improve business processes - Understand and articulate business requirements based on process engineering - Act as IT liaison for technical requirements - Provide overall project management for the development of business information systems, ensuring desired outcomes are met on schedule and within budget - Ensure integration with other business applications, and consistency with established data/information standards - Collaborate/consult with other KP regions and KPIT to share design ideas and establish needed common definitions or work processes - Analyze workflow, identifying operational issues - Work collaboratively with operations and KPIT staff to implement workflow or system improvements necessary to meet business information needs and user requirements - Manage the development of user documentation and training materials - Develop content, and in some cases provide training for new business applications - Provides leadership and direction to Business systems team in accordance with overall strategic direction of the group - Serves as content expert - Acts as a mentor to Business System team - Develop applications that combine data from existing sources, tailored to specific user groups and business needs - Work with key system users to identify user requirements and continuously improve their ability to access information easily and efficiently - Ensure consistency with established data and application standards - Perform other duties as requested Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - 5 years analytical or systems support experience - BS/BA degree in a quantitative or technical discipline, or equivalent knowledge and experience - Strong proficiency in the use of current software, including SAS/SQL, Oracle and Teradata, and Microsoft Office - Proven ability to conduct, interpret and present quantitative/qualitative analysis - Ability to design and (when necessary) deliver formal training programs to application users - In depth knowledge of business units - Experience in process engineering - Expert knowledge of relevant service delivery/insurance/finance business units - Proven skills in project management, including the following attributes: efficient, collaborative, candid, open, and results-oriented - Ability to establish clear performance contracts and project work plans - Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Be assertive, objective and be able to confront clients with difficult issues Preferred Qualifications: - 10 years of analytical experience at KPNW - 2 years project management experience - Advanced degree in a quantitative or technical discipline. - Specific and broad knowledge of KPNW operations, KP applications, and KP HealthConnect, including Hyperspace, Clarity and Chronicles - Expertise in multiple business units (service delivery, insurance, finance) Salary Range: $75,720 - $103,6802012-02-29 19:31:53United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon124905ORPortland, OR26841649http://kp.jobs/xml/26841649/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Director of Patient Financial Services Location: Portland, OR The purpose of this position is to achieve a level of high performance in billing for both hospital & professional services through directing & managing the entire billing process. This includes data charge entry, hospital/professional billing, cash posting, collections, medical financial assistance, & billing customer service. This role requires expertise in fee for service patient billing & collections around all aspects of the revenue cycle, & the development of supporting policies & procedures. The position must maintain full compliance with increasingly complex external fraud & abuse & other regulatory & legal risks associated with patient billing & collections. This role is a key member of the Revenue Cycle team, with involvement in decisions affecting all areas of the revenue cycle will be required. Essential Functions: - Develop & maintain billing controls within Patient Financial Services (PFS) - Manage & develop a high functioning patient billing & collection team that includes manager & supervisor levels that support delegation & oversight - Continually assess & develop an organizational structure that supports high performance results during significant system & insurance product changes - Work in partnership with labor to ensure that the contract in place is monitored & followed - Identify performance indicators & benchmarks & integrate with reporting - Utilize appropriate software reporting tools - Develop appropriate reporting for various levels of management - Develop & maintain departmental policies & procedures - Develop staff that can analyze & recommend ongoing improvements to processes, procedures, systems & reports (management, operations & transactions) - Direct & manage accounts receivable (A/R) to ensure accounts are collected appropriately from members, nonmembers, insurance carriers, Medicare, Medicaid, & other payer sources - Plan, coordinate & prepare information for quarterly & year-end audits with public accounting firms & third-party auditors as they relate to A/R operations - Direct the processing of cash receipts collected from members, accounts receivable lockboxes, & insurance payments; ensure that cash is accurate & balances on a daily basis - Develop systems & controls to ensure that cash management includes appropriate internal controls - Maintain & follow guidelines of the Sarbanes Oxley requirements; ensure that required audits are completed on a timely basis, & issues identified are researched & addressed on an ongoing basis - Support ongoing work with community benefit & charity care, & ad-hoc business case analyses - Counsel staff, develop high performers & take appropriate action with poor performers including highly structured & formalized progress disciplinary steps when required - Recruit, develop & maintain competent & productive management team members - Responsible for staff development & related goal setting/performance standards with PFS managers & staff - Delegate authority to unit managers for management of day-to-day operations & the completion of special projects - Other duties may be required Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - A minimum of 8 years of progressive hospital patient accounting - A minimum of 5 years of managing a large patient accounting department - Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience - High level of understanding of computer systems - Extensive knowledge of State and Federal Laws related to health care billing and collection requirements - High level of knowledge of governmental compliance rules and issues as it pertains to health care billing, collection and other reimbursement - Detailed understanding of billing technical elements such as standard forms and data, coordination of benefit and third party liability billing and collection, electronic billing, data edit programs, reimbursement methodologies such as DRGs, APDRGs, APCs, ASCs - Strong financial knowledge in AR and reserve analysis, basic market analysis; staffing and financial reporting skills - Functional understanding of health care operations and physician group practices - Excellent communication and negotiation skills - Demonstrated skill and prior experience in writing reports and making presentations of complex materials to a variety of audiences - Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work independently. Ability to unify and motivate teams to accomplish goals and objectives - Ability to resolve complex problems and influence acceptance and adherence to difficult policies, especially in team members that do not have a formal reporting relationship to this position - Ability to analyze and resolve problems that affect the bill submission and collection process, regardless of whether the problem originates in an area under direct or indirect control - Financial management skills, including the ability to financially analyze data for operations, budgeting, auditing, forecasting Preferred Qualifications: - Prior management of a union-represented staff - Masters degree in Business, Finance or Accounting. - Professional billing in a hospital/clinic setting - Certification from HFMA or other related organization2012-02-21 21:56:10United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon124233ORPortland, OR26658641http://kp.jobs/xml/26658641/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Public Health Nurse - Home Health Location: Portland, OR The self-directed public health nurse provides home care services to Kaiser Permanente patients in community based and facility settings. This position may provide nursing services to patients in the home health, hospice, home infusion, palliative care, or other programs under the direction of the patient's physician(s) to provide quality health care outcomes and facilitate the achievement of maximum independence of the patient utilizing health care resources within Kaiser Permanente and the community. Essential Functions: - Provides nursing services to patients consistent with agency policy, state practice acts, and applicable state and federal regulations as directed by the patient's physician - Manages the care of patients from admission to discharge, coordinating the multidisciplinary plan of care: including appropriate referrals to other disciplines; community resources; supervision of the home health aid plan of care; coordination of the discharge plan and documentation to reflect all activities provided in program appropriate care settings - Assesses the learning needs of the patient/caregiver to develop the plan of care that meets patient and family needs and goals including the provision of effective teaching, supervision and delegation of care to achieve desired health care outcomes and timely discharge consistent with quality care - Partners with agency management in the development and review of programs within Continuing Care Services. Facilitates the initiation of cost effective home care and provides consultation to clinicians regarding appropriate care setting alternatives - Assures professional competency through maintaining state-of-the-art skills and knowledge consistent with Medicare and JCAHO regulations, applicable nurse practice acts and agency policies - Participates in hospice, home infusion, home health and palliative care call duty consistent with agency policy - Participates in department quality management/improvement activities; including but not limited to clinical record review, occurrence reporting, focused studies, process and outcome measurement, peer review, continuous quality improvement projects, partners in defining and achieving agency productivity standards - Performs other duties as requested Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - 1 year medical-surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting - Baccalaureate degree in nursing or commensurate knowledge and experience (Commensurate knowledge and experience may include recent experience in areas of care coordination, case management, community health, and public health) - Licensed in Oregon and Washington. Requires license in primary state, (Oregon or Washington) prior to first day of employment. Application for licensure in secondary state must be made within six (6) weeks of start date. Licenses in both states required within six (6) months of hire - Valid driver's license - Basic Life Support CPR card for Health Care Provider. Valid card must be obtained prior to patient contact and within two weeks of hire - Able to perform complete physical, psychosocial, spiritual assessments - Able to operate stethoscope and sphygmomanometer - Keyboarding or typing skills - Able to learn to operate a laptop computer to perform clinical documentation. - Working knowledge of concise, yet thorough clinical documentation of patient assessments and care - Effective problem solving, written and verbal communication and organizational and time management skills required to accomplish case management responsibilities within allocated time frames - Note: This position requires completion of a typing test - Note: This position requires a reliable automobile to travel to and from patient homes Preferred Qualifications: - Operational knowledge of computerized clinical documentation and office application systems including the use of laptop/notebook computers - Working knowledge of the managed care industry - Knowledge of Medicare regulations/requirements - Excellent time management, problem solving and customer service skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Able to work autonomously and manage patient caseload - Knowledgeable of the care for the chronically ill and frail elderly - Working knowledge of Hospice and palliative care for the terminally ill patient. - Pediatrics, including well child care - Oncology/hospice - Rehabilitation nursing - Hospice care and the dying process - Peripheral and central line IV management - Able to perform venipuncture and IV insertion - Able to operate multiple IV pumps - Able to perform surgical debridement as part of wound care Salary Range: $32.45 - $46.672012-02-18 19:43:38United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon123805ORPortland, OR26613197http://kp.jobs/xml/26613197/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Public Health Nurse - Home Health Location: Portland, OR The self-directed public health nurse provides home care services to Kaiser Permanente patients in community based and facility settings. This position may provide nursing services to patients in the home health, hospice, home infusion, palliative care, or other programs under the direction of the patient's physician(s) to provide quality health care outcomes and facilitate the achievement of maximum independence of the patient utilizing health care resources within Kaiser Permanente and the community. Essential Functions: - Provides nursing services to patients consistent with agency policy, state practice acts, and applicable state and federal regulations as directed by the patient's physician - Manages the care of patients from admission to discharge, coordinating the multidisciplinary plan of care: including appropriate referrals to other disciplines; community resources; supervision of the home health aid plan of care; coordination of the discharge plan and documentation to reflect all activities provided in program appropriate care settings - Assesses the learning needs of the patient/caregiver to develop the plan of care that meets patient and family needs and goals including the provision of effective teaching, supervision and delegation of care to achieve desired health care outcomes and timely discharge consistent with quality care - Partners with agency management in the development and review of programs within Continuing Care Services. Facilitates the initiation of cost effective home care and provides consultation to clinicians regarding appropriate care setting alternatives - Assures professional competency through maintaining state-of-the-art skills and knowledge consistent with Medicare and JCAHO regulations, applicable nurse practice acts and agency policies - Participates in hospice, home infusion, home health and palliative care call duty consistent with agency policy - Participates in department quality management/improvement activities; including but not limited to clinical record review, occurrence reporting, focused studies, process and outcome measurement, peer review, continuous quality improvement projects, partners in defining and achieving agency productivity standards - Performs other duties as requested Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - 1 year medical-surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting - Baccalaureate degree in nursing or commensurate knowledge and experience (Commensurate knowledge and experience may include recent experience in areas of care coordination, case management, community health, and public health) - Licensed in Oregon and Washington. Requires license in primary state, (Oregon or Washington) prior to first day of employment. Application for licensure in secondary state must be made within six (6) weeks of start date. Licenses in both states required within six (6) months of hire - Valid driver's license - Basic Life Support CPR card for Health Care Provider. Valid card must be obtained prior to patient contact and within two weeks of hire - Able to perform complete physical, psychosocial, spiritual assessments - Able to operate stethoscope and sphygmomanometer - Keyboarding or typing skills - Able to learn to operate a laptop computer to perform clinical documentation. - Working knowledge of concise, yet thorough clinical documentation of patient assessments and care - Effective problem solving, written and verbal communication and organizational and time management skills required to accomplish case management responsibilities within allocated time frames - Note: This position requires completion of a typing test - Note: This position requires a reliable automobile to travel to and from patient homes Preferred Qualifications: - Operational knowledge of computerized clinical documentation and office application systems including the use of laptop/notebook computers - Working knowledge of the managed care industry - Knowledge of Medicare regulations/requirements - Excellent time management, problem solving and customer service skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Able to work autonomously and manage patient caseload - Knowledgeable of the care for the chronically ill and frail elderly - Working knowledge of Hospice and palliative care for the terminally ill patient. - Pediatrics, including well child care - Oncology/hospice - Rehabilitation nursing - Hospice care and the dying process - Peripheral and central line IV management - Able to perform venipuncture and IV insertion - Able to operate multiple IV pumps - Able to perform surgical debridement as part of wound care Salary Range: $32.45 - $46.672012-02-18 19:43:38United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon123812ORPortland, OR26613200http://kp.jobs/xml/26613200/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Senior Consulting Manager, Performance Improvement Location: Portland, OR The senior consulting manager role will manage programs, regional and national projects and performance improvement initiatives for the NW region. At times, this role will be specialized in certain business functions for periods of time as well as in a general project management pool of employees. Essential Functions: - Define engagement strategy, objectives, scope & effort - Manage & prioritize tasks, and assign resources among the largest and most complex programs / projects - Take a systems thinking approach to ensure that issues align w/ the organizations strategic agenda and that all necessary project work is included to achieve a successful outcome - Define target business value & create business case - Possess demonstrated program & project management skills with no oversight and sustainable results with proven outcomes - Delegate appropriate level of responsibility for actions and decisions - Transfers knowledge & skills to project team and client personnel - Proactively identify & resolve major issues which have cross-functional impacts - Anticipate, assess and manage engagement risks relative to client requirements - Manage risks in order to obtain target business value - Ensure quality of all project deliverables - Identify key business issues & opportunities across the enterprise and develop appropriate action plans from multidisciplinary perspectives - Understand, analyze, and structure undefined, complex, and politically sensitive projects - Generate innovative ideas which are strategically sound and challenge the status quo - Demonstrate willingness to take risks and to consider new & untested approaches and encourage the same in others - Apply basic performance improvement methodologies and business process improvement skills - Provide leadership and oversight to several process improvement teams to drive to measurable, significant results - Have advanced knowledge of and can rapidly produce current/future state analysis, flow charts, research trees, and data analysis - Has demonstrated expertise in the basic spectrum of process improvement methodologies - Stay on top of industry changes that could be reincorporated into projects - Systematically convey pros & cons of alternative solutions to complex, sophisticated, and sensitive issues and achieve consensus on direction / approach - Take action based on future needs and opportunities where results may not be clear for the next 5+ years - Embrace change; leads others through change - Challenge and enhance cost-benefit of projects based on internal/external best practice - Create an environment that fosters compliance with accepted PMO methodologies and reflects industry best practice - Dynamically lead client / internal presentations to positively influence client decisions and perceptions - Foster a customer oriented work environment w/ emphasis on respect for individuals, highest standards of quality, innovation, empowerment, and teamwork - Use effective performance enhancement strategies to achieve organizational objectives - Identify and develop new human resource initiatives to increase retention, utilization and staff development - Other responsibilities/duties as assigned Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of 10 years project management experience - Masters degree or equivalent work experience - Advanced project management certification with demonstrated success executing projects - Direct large, complex, cross-functional projects - or supervise large scale teams that require deliverables from up to 100 + team members - Manage significant PMO budget, and / or lead projects with a significant impact - Determine the ultimate course of action - Lead the development of sophisticated presentations designed to positively influence client decisions and perceptions - Identify opportunities to create or enhance business value - Work autonomously in ambiguous environments Preferred Qualifications: - Experience as a manager in Medical Operations and/or large management consulting firm - Proven leadership skills in project management and management consulting, including the following attributes; efficient, collaborative, candid, open, and results-oriented - Strong proficiency in the use of current software, including spreadsheets, process mapping tools, project workplan tools, charts and graphs, and basic Microsoft applications - Intermediate to advanced knowledge of analytic techniques pertinent to planning, finance, management engineering and statistics. This includes forecasting, sensitivity analysis, financial analysis such as NV, decision analysis, cost-benefit/effectiveness analysis, and operations research - Able to facilitate senior level committees, teams and major planning events, helping groups work though significant conflicts and politically-charged situations - Basic understanding of advanced analytic techniques such as dynamic modeling/simulation and economic analysis - Ability to design and deliver formal training programs to Business Consulting staff and customers on advanced consulting and analytical tools and technique. - Manage against multiple competing priorities of operational management customers and business process - Establish clear performance contracts and project budgets - Manage multiple large/strategic projects to achieve expected outcomes, on time, within budget - Facilitate teams or groups of key stakeholders from all levels and segments of the organization, build teams, and resolve conflict - Influence strategic change in an organization - Be assertive, objective and be able to confront clients with difficult issues - Develop and execute fact-based, data-driven methodologies to help clients address strategic issues - Perform simple to difficult analyses to help clients address strategic issues and achieve performance targets - Conduct, interpret and present quantitative/qualitative analysis - Determine the key business issues and develop appropriate action plans from multi-disciplinary perspectives2012-02-18 19:43:38United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon124095ORPortland, OR26613209http://kp.jobs/xml/26613209/jobUSAPortlandTitle: IT Application Support Services System Engineer, Cerner Millennium Location: Portland, OR This position is an excellent opportunity as an IT Application Support Services System Engineer position for an individual with experience as a Cerner Millennium support team member in a complex systems integration and production support environment. Essential Functions: - Responsibility for directly supporting a Cerner Millennium PathNet laboratory information system. - Working with a team of clinical support analysts based locally, and also additional support staff resources based in other states for inter-regional on-call support rotation. - Ability to influence and build partnerships with multiple national and local IT and business and medical provider group teams. - Under the management direction of the Director for Application Support Services, the Application Support Services System Engineer will have responsibility for application production support to include incident management, problem management and change management for the Northwest region's Cerner Millennium clinical laboratory information system. - Support of authorized projects in order to meet project deliverables on time and within budget; recommend appropriate training for support staffs' training plan development and completion; work with IT and business clients to ensure clarity of system and change requirements and to provide status of project work on a timely basis. -Integration support skills and the ability to understand complex interfaces, middleware, and end to end impacts of modifications to a variety of healthcare, insurance, and financial application products will be required. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: -Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Medical Technology, Healthcare, related field, or equivalent experience. -8+ years in Cerner Laboratory Information Systems at the System Engineer level -8+ years of technical experience in a fast paced, Information Technology Organization consisting of a combination of staff and contractors. -5+ years experience supporting or implementing clinical laboratory information systems is required. -Experience installing and maintaining a Cerner Millennium System at the Cerner System Engineer level -Demonstrated ability as a functional expert and a technology leader. -Ability to workindependently -Demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service -Strong analytical ability and interpersonal skills to communicate with clients, other IT staff and vendors. -Strong system analysis and design skills -Implementing and managing transformation and change - Ability to develop strong working relationships -Effective communications, both orally and in written form -Flexibility and adaptability Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of Kaiser's business across all infrastructure areas. - Master's degree or equivalent experience. - Technical certifications preferred and/or required, where applicable.2012-02-11 01:16:17United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon123010ORPortland, OR26470989http://kp.jobs/xml/26470989/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Lead Financial Consultant Location: Portland, OR Provides project, service line or product line management, consulting, and analytical decision support services or technical expertise for a broad array of financial and operational issues. Responsible for more complex multi-faceted projects and analyses across disciplines and functional areas.Assists in developing performance monitoring process and coordinating compilation, interpretation and presentation of monitoring information. Participates in the planning and development of regional, departmental and/or functional budgets and forecasts.May be responsible for budget system completion, high level reviews and conducting area wide analyses for target development.Conducts or participates in complex projects where analysis requires an in-depth evaluation of factors. Essential Functions: - Responsibilities impact the achievement of key functional and/or KP objectives that have direct and significant business impact - Contributes to the development of the department's objectives - Involves interpreting and analyzing established concepts and trends - Exercises considerable judgment to make decisions for less defined and complex issues - Requires complex decision-making - Develops solutions to a diverse range of complex problems, which require creativity and innovation within broadly defined policies and practices - Requires in-depth analysis to identify & recommend new solutions for more complex problems - Provides professional/technical guidance to team members - Influences others to buy into new concepts and methodologies - Engages in matters requiring coordination across functional lines - Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment - Work is accomplished without considerable direction - Work is evaluated upon completion to ensure objectives and performance requirements have been met - May provide guidance to lower level staff - Report analyst duties, e.g., design and develop automated actionable reports to inform managers in a timely fashion - Data analyst duties, e.g., assists in the research, analysis, and remediation of moderately complex data issues that directly impacts reporting and analysis - Business systems analyst duties, e.g., help define business rules applicable to the development and/or use of the application Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of 8 years of financial analysis experience - Bachelor's degree in finance related field or equivalent combination of education and experience - Expert proficiency in PC based word processing and spreadsheet applications, including advanced functions such as graphics, pivot tables, macros and database management - Thorough knowledge of financial analysis policies, practices and systems - Extensive knowledge of several or all of the following: general finance theories and methodologies, discounted cash flow analysis, cost/benefit analysis, feasibility studies, large-scale business planning, financial modeling and project management - Regularly contributes to the development of new financial analysis concepts, techniques, and standards - Frequently contributes to the development of new financial analysis theories and methods - Employs expertise as a generalist or specialists Preferred Qualifications: - Health care/insurance experience - Advanced degree or certification in analytical discipline - Extensive use MS Office products - Use of Data Query tools - Project management skills Salary Range: $38.22 - $52.352012-02-02 18:59:56United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon121985ORPortland, OR26276415http://kp.jobs/xml/26276415/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Manager, Medicaid/Charitable Operations and Contract Administration Location: Portland, OR Accountable for building and strengthening the internal operational infrastructure for Medicaid programs while ensuring 100% compliance with state/federal/payer expectations. This leadership position within KPNW is accountable for implementing the organization's commitment to and adequate participation in Medicaid and Charitable Programs. Strives to achieve the goal of KPNW serving as a leading provider of health care to low income individuals and families. Essential Functions: - Facilitate strong operational processes within operational departments to ensure Medicaid contractual and financial considerations are efficient, cost effective and compliant - Requires oversight of all operational, administrative and reporting issues related to the Medicaid and Charitable Programs - Establish business metrics and ongoing reporting against the metrics; the development of Medicaid, finance and compliance infrastructure to support the Medicaid/Special Populations business lines - Negotiate, implement and oversight all Medicaid and Charitable Program contracts/MOU's for KPNW ensuring compliance with all provisions contained within each agreement - Requires developing and maintaining relationships with leaders in each State Department and those in Community Benefit-sponsored organizations. Proactively anticipate and respond to state and federal initiatives which impact Medicaid, Community Benefit and KPNW - With KP Finance and Actuarial, build and maintain a strong forecasting and costing system with strong metrics to guide decision-making - Working with the Director, Medicaid & Charitable Programs, manage costs savings initiatives, reporting regularly based on agreed upon metrics Secondary Functions: - Participate in the development of a rolling multi-year strategy and business plan for Medicaid/Special Populations offerings that achieve overall strategic direction while using and investing resources appropriately - Work includes working closely with Senior Leadership across Operations, HPA and Medical delivery to ensure alignment with organizational strategy and goals - Directly supervise Medicaid & Charitable Product Administrator and Product Administrator, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, review and submission deadlines and required reporting Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - A minimum of 5 years of management experience in health care/insurance industry - A minimum of 3 years of experience in product line management, marketing management or project management - Bachelor's degree in business administration, public policy, health care administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience - Ability to interpret and communicate laws and regulations related to health care and HMO's - Experience in working with regulatory agencies and managing a large organization's response to actions - Excellent verbal/written communication skills, strong negotiation skills - Strong analytical and strategic planning skills - Excellent public presentation skills - Strong persuasive and interpersonal skills Preferred Qualifications: - Broad knowledge of KPNW or other health care organization - Broad knowledge of current trends in health care delivery systems or carriers - Knowledge of Medicaid laws and regulations - Knowledge of Oregon and Washington legislative processes - Strong marketing and sales background working with special populations and external customers Salary Range: $79,500 - $108,9002012-02-02 18:59:56United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon122016ORPortland, OR26276417http://kp.jobs/xml/26276417/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Lead Programmer Analyst - Cerner Millennium Location: Portland, OR The Cerner Millennium Programming Analyst Lead will meet and work with clinical laboratory clients and KPIT project team staff. Create and maintain list of all current and planned tasks including projected delivery dates. Participate in creation of a personal development plan. On a regular, pre-defined basis, provide management with status of each system and deliverables. Learn and use the change management system (Remedy). Maintain in Applications Inventory Management System for responsible application systems. Ensure Borland StarTeam is used appropriately for all systems. Essential Functions: - Coordinate work in the Northwest region responsible in support of the Cerner Millennium clinical laboratory implementation project and related applications. Additional staff will be located in disparate locations throughout the country. - Coordinate staff work on authorized clinical laboratory projects in order to meet project deliverables on time and within budget. - Recommend appropriate training for staff. - Work with BSP and business partners to ensure clarity of system and change requirements and to provide status of projects on a timely basis. - Provide performance and development input to management for staff reviews on a semi-annual basis. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or in any field AND a minimum of 6 years of experience in Information Technology. - 5 or more years of technical experience in a fast paced, Information Technology Department consisting of a combination of staff and contractors. - 5 years experience with Cerner Millennium Pathnet or similar laboratory information systems. - 5 years experience with personal computers, particularly with database, spreadsheet, and/or word processing software. - Proven ability to direct and mentor staff. - Ability to work in a highly matrixed environment. - Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines. - Proven ability to communicate well, both orally and in written form with senior management, business partners, and staff. - Demonstrated fiscal responsibility. - Ability to coordinate staff time and assignments. - Demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in a health care environment. - Experience in a laboratory systems environment and or a pathology systems environment. - Prior experience in a clinical laboratory environment. - Prior experience with anatomic pathology laboratory.2012-01-31 19:24:12United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon121531ORPortland, OR26219349http://kp.jobs/xml/26219349/jobUSAPortlandTitle: RN, Regional Advice Location: Portland, OR The Registered Nurse (RN) participates as a member of the health care team in delivering quality health care to patients, which supports Kaiser Permanente's mission, vision and values. The RN provides a variety of nursing services both by electronic mail and/or by phone utilizing the nursing process and leadership skills to address acute and chronic needs of Health Plan members and other patients of the Kaiser Permanente Health Care Program, as well as in professional interactions with employees of the Regional Call Center and the Northwest region. The RN works under the general direction of the designated supervisor and/or manager. The RN is responsible for integrating staff education, nursing competencies and professional (nursing) practice at the department level. Essential Functions: - Demonstrates personal commitment to service and to socially relevant practice - Demonstrates ethical and legal behavior in all professional activities - Utilizes a critical thinking approach to problem solve and make decisions - Understands and provides competent care to a diverse population - Practices health care team building and leadership skills - Demonstrates technological literacy in using telecommunication and computerized information systems - Participates in ongoing continuing education activities and shares knowledge with other health care team members - Provides evidence-based, clinically competent nursing care in a culturally sensitive manner - Plans, implements, manages, coordinates and evaluates a plan of care across the care continuum. - Facilitates member wellness and function and identifies needs for health care interventions. - Utilizes appropriate assessment tools, processes, clinical pathways and guidelines to manage patient care. Integrates theory and research-based knowledge in the provision of direct and indirect nursing care - Articulates operational knowledge of procedures, equipment, and skilled nursing tasks as determined by law and the State Board of Nursing - Performs triage and telephone advice independently and within scope of the Oregon and/or Washington Nurse Practice Acts. - Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for staff, patients and family members - Participates in research-based projects. - Documents the nursing care provided which demonstrates the application of the nursing process and complies with departmental and/or organizational standards. - Applies effective oral and written communication skills in interacting with patients, families and members of the health care team. This includes effective negotiation and conflict management skills. Communicates with other Health Care Professionals using the Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) process for clear, concise reports to improve outcomes for safe patient care, or transitions of care Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum 2 years of experience in acute care or ambulatory care/clinic/call center setting within the last 5 years - Current RN license in Oregon and Washington. - Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing - Ability to use telecommunication and computerized information - Able to type 35 words a minute - Demonstrated clinical nursing and leadership skills - Demonstrated effective interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills - Ability to work within teams and within a dynamic work environment - Customer focused Preferred Qualifications: -Current or future Bachelor's degree nursing or related field -Previous experience with population care/case management , triage and advice. Salary range: $32.45 - $46.672012-01-21 21:12:47United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon119925ORPortland, OR26028248http://kp.jobs/xml/26028248/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Pharmacist Location: Portland, OR Dispense medications prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications. Essential Functions: - Accurately compounds and prepares medications or supervises same. - Self identifies professional deficiencies in the practice of pharmacy and takes corrective measures to improve such deficiencies. - Improves patient care outcomes be developing knowledge and skills in new areas of pharmacy practice as they arise through literature review, continuing education, and collegial sharing of information. - Demonstrates knowledge of department mission statement and objectives by assisting in development and achievement of location specific goals. - Demonstrates a complete understanding and complies with all pharmacy department and location policies and procedures concerning the responsibilities of a pharmacist and support personnel. - Mixes IV additive solutions and chemotherapy using aseptic technique. - Monitors, surveys, and inspects facility medication storage sites to ensure safe, appropriate drug storage. - Maintains a cost conscious attitude in the daily function of the pharmacy. - Uses reference materials or alternative sources of information when necessary. - Maintains a professional appearance, observes the suggested departmental dress code and wears identification badge. - Maintains a professional attitude and image; leads by professional example. - Attends to personal affairs so as not to interfere with the work schedule. - Maintains cleanliness of self and work area. - Demonstrates good judgment in the ability to organize and assist in directing workflow to maintain appropriate service levels. - Demonstrates ability to set goals, plan, organize, and take tasks to completion. - Demonstrates consistent ability to be a productive employee. - Answers phone calls as necessary. - Delegates responsibilities, where appropriate to maintain quality member service and satisfaction. - Assists in the orientation, training, and education of support personnel, interns, externs, and pharmacists. - Exercises independent judgment within the limits of authority. - Influences others to strive towards location and departmental objectives. - Maintains current knowledge of and complies with state and federal laws, rules and regulations. - Demonstrates knowledge and support for continuous quality improvement programs in the location, department, and region. - Demonstrates a complete understanding and complies with established regional employee relations policies and procedures. - Demonstrates working knowledge of inventory control principles to establish/ensure appropriate cost effective asset management. - Demonstrates working knowledge of professional practice standards. - Demonstrates knowledge of Kaiser Permanente pharmacy benefit structure. - Maintains a contemporary working knowledge of Kaiser Permanente automated systems. - Communicates appropriate information regarding formulary and target drug alternatives and is effective in increasing provider compliance and member acceptance to assure appropriate drug utilization. - Consults with appropriate personnel in mattes of uncertainty. - Makes informed, rational, and timely decisions. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Degree in Pharmacy - Current Pharmacy license in OR or WA, or receipt of Pharmacy license upon hire. Salary Range: $56.57-$63.53 per hour2012-01-21 00:05:31United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon119834ORPortland, OR26020723http://kp.jobs/xml/26020723/jobUSAPortlandTitle: RN, ONA Charge/PACU Location: Portland, OR Participates with the Health Care Team in delivering quality health care to patients in a manner which reflects Kaiser Permanente's mission, vision, and values while supporting the Labor Management Partnership (LMP) principles and practice. Participates in creating a high-performance culture based on a joint decision making process in accordance with the 'Labor Management Partnership Vision Reaffirmation and Understandings Booklet'. Provides support and assistance to the patient and Health Care team to promote population-based care, continuity of care, customer satisfaction, and self-care. Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills with a caring, courteous, flexible, supportive, respectful, open minded, appreciative attitude that is committed to a team environment. Maintains and provides professional, organizational, clinical competence as it relates to the Ambulatory Surgery Center RN which includes the Peri-Operative RN and O.R. RN positions defined. Essential Functions: Practices clinical and team building leadership skills: - Evaluates and prioritizes, with workgroup, staffing needs on a daily basis and collaborates with manager /staffing specialist to resolve issues. - Collaborates with manager and director and team to design and facilitate work flow processes. - Advocates for patients, clinicians, and staff. - Identifies addresses and monitors scope of practice issues and takes action leading to processes for resolution. - Collaborates with physician lead, team members and manager in developing policies and procedures for the department. - Acts as mentor and coach in assisting team members with issues and concerns related to patient care and work flow. - Utilizes critical thinking and has authority to make decisions and delegate appropriate work. - Facilitates resolution of staff and member concerns as they relate to direct medical care issues. - Demonstrates effective communication with patients, clinicians, and staff. - Upholds unit norms - promotes accountability. - Establishes trust by monitoring integrity and confidentiality. - Lifting and carrying: - Follow standards for safety modules. Demonstrate proper body mechanics utilizing lift equipment to - move patients and equipment safely. - Able to lift and carry at least 40 pounds unassisted. - Able to bend at both the waist and the knees throughout shift. - Able to stand and/or walk for entire shift. - Able to push/pull with assistance. - Performs light housekeeping duties. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - 1 year experience in leadership role. - Graduate of accredited School of Nursing - Current Oregon State R.N. license - Peri-Op Charge RN/Team Leader - Current ACLS/PALS Certificate and procedural sedation competency. - O.R. Charge RN /Team Leader: Current BLS w/AED certification Preferred Qualifications: - 2 - 5 years nursing in leadership role. - Previous experience in mentoring and coaching clinical staff. - OR Charge RN / Team Leader: CNOR Certificate. Salary Range $34.10-$48.322011-12-31 03:38:11United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon117445ORPortland, OR25621503http://kp.jobs/xml/25621503/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Technical Data Analyst III - ETL or Cognos Location: Portland, OR The Data Analyst III position provides the opportunity to learn different operational areas of Kaiser Permanente, help drive key business decisions and impact how health care is delivered. Analyze business information and reporting needs, assess existing data sources and translate into logical and physical information and domain data marts. Essential Functions: - In collaboration with KPIT and business clients define, design, document and build domain level information marts for purposes of supporting end user reporting and consistent business rule definitions - Defines meta data structures for information repository and performs model management - Develops data definitions consistent with data management standards and conventions. - Documents and maintains information and data needs commensurate with standard documentation protocols - Maintains content and documentation of current data marts - Maintains and monitors quality of data into and out of data marts. - Populates information repository and deploys updates - Collaborates with physical database designers to develop alternative solutions for meeting complex and conflicting requirements - Develops data definitions consistent with data management standards and conventions - Participates in model integration and convergence activities Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - A minimum of 3 years of experience in data analytics or 5 years in analytical position - Advanced Degree in analytical or technical discipline or equivalent technical certification training & experience - Advanced ETL or Cognosexperience - Strong proficiency in the use of current software, such as SAS/SQL, Oracle and Teradata, and Microsoft Office - Strong logical data modeling and use of data modeling tools - Proven skills in project management, including the following attributes: efficient, collaborative, candid, open, and results-oriented - Establish clear performance contracts and project work plans - Proactive issue avoidance or opportunity discovery Preferred Qualifications: - Advanced degree in a quantitative or technical discipline - Health care or insurance industry experience - Specific and broad knowledge of KPNW operations, KP applications, and KP HealthConnect, including Hyperspace, Clarity and Chronicles2011-12-29 18:28:16United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon117287ORPortland, OR25600251http://kp.jobs/xml/25600251/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor Location: Portland, OR Responsible for organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating and supervising all aspects of pharmacy services within the location to support the department's mission of providing safe, appropriate, accessible, cost effective, high quality pharmacy services in a satisfying manner both to those who receive and those who provide the service. Essential Functions: - Organize, supervise and operate location pharmacy services in a cost effective manner; develop, implement and evaluate ongoing design and workflow changes that improve the daily work methods, productivity, service and resource utilization by staff and members. Perform all aspects of budget accountability for the location; administer the operating budget for the location; assist the MMO & Pharmacy Coordinator and other location department managers by providing necessary resource information that could impact other cost centers. Routinely monitor ledgers, financial and productivity reports that correlate staffing, drug costs and other operating expenses with work volume. Maintain sound asset management practices and routinely communicate the importance of asset accountability to staff to insure protection of cash, legend pharmaceuticals, controlled substances, staff, facilities and equipment. - Develop and retain a competent, motivated professional staff; recruit, interview, select, hire, orient, train, evaluate, counsel, discipline and terminate if necessary all pharmacy staff for the location (pharmacist-in-charge [organized labor position defined by contract], pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy interns) in accordance with organizational, legal, regulatory, organized labor, and quality of life standards, policies to staff and management; advocate, develop and empower pharmacists, pharmacy assistants and pharmacy technicians to optimize their potential and contribute meaningfully to the department, the member and the program. - Direct the provision of satisfying pharmacy services to all Kaiser Permanente members; monitor and sustain pharmacy services in compliance with state and federal laws, all regulatory bodies, established quality standards and organizational service standards e.g. The Service and Behavior Guidelines. Implement and monitor member satisfaction measures. Personally investigate, respond and resolve member inquiries and concerns within the location. - Integrate and effectively coordinate location pharmacy services with other departments, physicians, other health care professionals and medical office/medical center administration; maintain a productive, collaborative working relationship within the department and the facility; identify and report issues identified as expanding beyond location boundaries; assist the Area Manager in resolving such issues where appropriate. - Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate ongoing quality assurance monitors; report outliers to the MMO & Pharmacy Coordinator; initiate action(s) to address outliers and return them to compliance with established quality standards as defined at the location and/or departmental level. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of five years of contemporary pharmacy practice; preferably in a managed care setting. - Minimum of two years of experience with first line supervision or comparable leadership experience in a health care setting. - Current pharmacy licensure in Washington or Oregon (whichever is applicable to the location) at time of hire. - Thorough working knowledge of state and federal pharmacy laws, regulatory requirements and professional practice standards. - Thorough knowledge of contemporary pharmacy practice - Working knowledge of principles of supervision, personnel management, contract administration, financial analysis, asset management and auditing techniques. - Demonstrated contemporary skills to competently perform the duties of a staff pharmacist. - Demonstrated and proven communication and interpersonal skills. - Demonstrated ability to use good judgment and decision making while coping in a stressful, busy environment daily; ability to respond calmly, courteously and effectively in stressful situations. - Demonstrated ability to plan for and organize the daily work with limited resources and time. - Demonstrated time management skills. Preferred Qualifications: - Five years of supervisory experience, preferably in a pharmacy or health care setting. - Previous work experience at Kaiser Permanente. - Postgraduate business, pharmacy or management degree or residency. - Thorough knowledge of supervisory/managerial techniques and skills. - Current working knowledge of organizational policies, procedures and labor agreements. - General knowledge of business practices in a prepaid group practice setting. - Pharmacy licensure in Washington and Oregon - Working knowledge of National Data Corporation inpatient and outpatient 'Datastat' pharmacy software package. - Demonstrated keyboard skills - Demonstrated ability to cope with stressful, busy environment with a professional controlled demeanor. Salary Range: $131,650 - $175,3502011-12-18 19:50:10United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon115963ORPortland, OR25440495http://kp.jobs/xml/25440495/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor Location: Portland, OR Responsible for organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating and supervising all aspects of pharmacy services within the location to support the department's mission of providing safe, appropriate, accessible, cost effective, high quality pharmacy services in a satisfying manner both to those who receive and those who provide the service. Essential Functions: - Organize, supervise and operate location pharmacy services in a cost effective manner; develop, implement and evaluate ongoing design and workflow changes that improve the daily work methods, productivity, service and resource utilization by staff and members. Perform all aspects of budget accountability for the location; administer the operating budget for the location; assist the MMO & Pharmacy Coordinator and other location department managers by providing necessary resource information that could impact other cost centers. Routinely monitor ledgers, financial and productivity reports that correlate staffing, drug costs and other operating expenses with work volume. Maintain sound asset management practices and routinely communicate the importance of asset accountability to staff to insure protection of cash, legend pharmaceuticals, controlled substances, staff, facilities and equipment. - Develop and retain a competent, motivated professional staff; recruit, interview, select, hire, orient, train, evaluate, counsel, discipline and terminate if necessary all pharmacy staff for the location (pharmacist-in-charge [organized labor position defined by contract], pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy interns) in accordance with organizational, legal, regulatory, organized labor, and quality of life standards, policies to staff and management; advocate, develop and empower pharmacists, pharmacy assistants and pharmacy technicians to optimize their potential and contribute meaningfully to the department, the member and the program. - Direct the provision of satisfying pharmacy services to all Kaiser Permanente members; monitor and sustain pharmacy services in compliance with state and federal laws, all regulatory bodies, established quality standards and organizational service standards e.g. The Service and Behavior Guidelines. Implement and monitor member satisfaction measures. Personally investigate, respond and resolve member inquiries and concerns within the location. - Integrate and effectively coordinate location pharmacy services with other departments, physicians, other health care professionals and medical office/medical center administration; maintain a productive, collaborative working relationship within the department and the facility; identify and report issues identified as expanding beyond location boundaries; assist the Area Manager in resolving such issues where appropriate. - Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate ongoing quality assurance monitors; report outliers to the MMO & Pharmacy Coordinator; initiate action(s) to address outliers and return them to compliance with established quality standards as defined at the location and/or departmental level. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of five years of contemporary pharmacy practice; preferably in a managed care setting. - Minimum of two years of experience with first line supervision or comparable leadership experience in a health care setting. - Current pharmacy licensure in Washington or Oregon (whichever is applicable to the location) at time of hire. - Thorough working knowledge of state and federal pharmacy laws, regulatory requirements and professional practice standards. - Thorough knowledge of contemporary pharmacy practice - Working knowledge of principles of supervision, personnel management, contract administration, financial analysis, asset management and auditing techniques. - Demonstrated contemporary skills to competently perform the duties of a staff pharmacist. - Demonstrated and proven communication and interpersonal skills. - Demonstrated ability to use good judgment and decision making while coping in a stressful, busy environment daily; ability to respond calmly, courteously and effectively in stressful situations. - Demonstrated ability to plan for and organize the daily work with limited resources and time. - Demonstrated time management skills. Preferred Qualifications: - Five years of supervisory experience, preferably in a pharmacy or health care setting. - Previous work experience at Kaiser Permanente. - Postgraduate business, pharmacy or management degree or residency. - Thorough knowledge of supervisory/managerial techniques and skills. - Current working knowledge of organizational policies, procedures and labor agreements. - General knowledge of business practices in a prepaid group practice setting. - Pharmacy licensure in Washington and Oregon - Working knowledge of National Data Corporation inpatient and outpatient 'Datastat' pharmacy software package. - Demonstrated keyboard skills - Demonstrated ability to cope with stressful, busy environment with a professional controlled demeanor. Salary Range: $131,650 - $175,3502011-12-18 19:50:10United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon115977ORPortland, OR25440498http://kp.jobs/xml/25440498/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor Location: Portland, OR Responsible for organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating and supervising all aspects of pharmacy services within the location to support the department's mission of providing safe, appropriate, accessible, cost effective, high quality pharmacy services in a satisfying manner both to those who receive and those who provide the service. Essential Functions: - Organize, supervise and operate location pharmacy services in a cost effective manner; develop, implement and evaluate ongoing design and workflow changes that improve the daily work methods, productivity, service and resource utilization by staff and members. Perform all aspects of budget accountability for the location; administer the operating budget for the location; assist the MMO & Pharmacy Coordinator and other location department managers by providing necessary resource information that could impact other cost centers. Routinely monitor ledgers, financial and productivity reports that correlate staffing, drug costs and other operating expenses with work volume. Maintain sound asset management practices and routinely communicate the importance of asset accountability to staff to insure protection of cash, legend pharmaceuticals, controlled substances, staff, facilities and equipment. - Develop and retain a competent, motivated professional staff; recruit, interview, select, hire, orient, train, evaluate, counsel, discipline and terminate if necessary all pharmacy staff for the location (pharmacist-in-charge [organized labor position defined by contract], pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy interns) in accordance with organizational, legal, regulatory, organized labor, and quality of life standards, policies to staff and management; advocate, develop and empower pharmacists, pharmacy assistants and pharmacy technicians to optimize their potential and contribute meaningfully to the department, the member and the program. - Direct the provision of satisfying pharmacy services to all Kaiser Permanente members; monitor and sustain pharmacy services in compliance with state and federal laws, all regulatory bodies, established quality standards and organizational service standards e.g. The Service and Behavior Guidelines. Implement and monitor member satisfaction measures. Personally investigate, respond and resolve member inquiries and concerns within the location. - Integrate and effectively coordinate location pharmacy services with other departments, physicians, other health care professionals and medical office/medical center administration; maintain a productive, collaborative working relationship within the department and the facility; identify and report issues identified as expanding beyond location boundaries; assist the Area Manager in resolving such issues where appropriate. - Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate ongoing quality assurance monitors; report outliers to the MMO & Pharmacy Coordinator; initiate action(s) to address outliers and return them to compliance with established quality standards as defined at the location and/or departmental level. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of five years of contemporary pharmacy practice; preferably in a managed care setting. - Minimum of two years of experience with first line supervision or comparable leadership experience in a health care setting. - Current pharmacy licensure in Washington or Oregon (whichever is applicable to the location) at time of hire. - Thorough working knowledge of state and federal pharmacy laws, regulatory requirements and professional practice standards. - Thorough knowledge of contemporary pharmacy practice - Working knowledge of principles of supervision, personnel management, contract administration, financial analysis, asset management and auditing techniques. - Demonstrated contemporary skills to competently perform the duties of a staff pharmacist. - Demonstrated and proven communication and interpersonal skills. - Demonstrated ability to use good judgment and decision making while coping in a stressful, busy environment daily; ability to respond calmly, courteously and effectively in stressful situations. - Demonstrated ability to plan for and organize the daily work with limited resources and time. - Demonstrated time management skills. Preferred Qualifications: - Five years of supervisory experience, preferably in a pharmacy or health care setting. - Previous work experience at Kaiser Permanente. - Postgraduate business, pharmacy or management degree or residency. - Thorough knowledge of supervisory/managerial techniques and skills. - Current working knowledge of organizational policies, procedures and labor agreements. - General knowledge of business practices in a prepaid group practice setting. - Pharmacy licensure in Washington and Oregon - Working knowledge of National Data Corporation inpatient and outpatient 'Datastat' pharmacy software package. - Demonstrated keyboard skills - Demonstrated ability to cope with stressful, busy environment with a professional controlled demeanor. Salary Range: $131,650 - $175,3502011-12-18 19:50:10United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon115978ORPortland, OR25440496http://kp.jobs/xml/25440496/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Actuarial Analyst II - (Northwest) Location: Portland, OR This position provides actuarial support for the northwest region. This role will provide primary actuarial support to the Medicaid line of business for both WA and OR. Additionally, this position will involve actuarial support, potentially including but not limited to lines of business (e.g. individual, small group, large group, Medicare), product (e.g. HMO, DHMO, HDHP, POS), or function (e.g. fee schedule development, provider contracting analysis, IBNR, revenue forecasting). It will also provide ad-hoc support and analysis. Essential Functions: - Examines and summarizes statistical data by applying mathematical and statistical knowledge to unpaid claim liability, trend analysis, rate formula, forecasting, and premium analysis - Develops and enhances procedures including review for actuarial soundness - Analyzes in-progress or completed work for reasonableness and accuracy, and may recommend specific course of action. - Provides technical assistance to regional staff in the planning, execution, and analysis of actuarial studies. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, statistics, or related field - 2 years of actuarial experience, and must have successfully passed 3 actuarial exams. - Intermediate level of quantitative skills including understanding of probability, sampling, and descriptive and inferential statistics. - Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills. - Working knowledge of primary research methods. - Some knowledge of data analysis software. - General application of actuarial concepts and principles. - Full use and application of standard marketing principles, theories, concepts, and techniques. Preferred Qualifications: - 5 actuarial exams preferred. - Knowledge of health care industry dynamics and trends preferred.2011-11-11 18:14:45United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon111144ORPortland, OR24823931http://kp.jobs/xml/24823931/jobUSAPortlandTitle: RN, Outpatient, OFN - Oncology Location: Portland, OR The RN participates as a member of the health care team in delivering quality health care to patients, which supports Kaiser Permanente's mission, vision and values. The RN provides a variety of nursing services both in person and by phone utilizing the nursing process and leadership skills to address acute and chronic needs of Health Plan members and other patients of the Kaiser Permanente Health Care Program. He/she works under the general direction of the designated supervisor. Essential Functions: - Perform complex IV therapies to pediatric and adult patients (e.g. blood products, medications requiring 1:1 monitoring, chemotherapeutic agents). - Perform central line care, maintenance and trouble shooting to adult and pediatric patients. - Provides evidence-based, clinically competent nursing care in a culturally sensitive manner. - Plans, implements, manages, coordinates and evaluates a plan of care across the care continuum. - Facilitates member wellness and function and identifies needs for health care interventions. - Utilizes appropriate assessment tools, processes, clinical pathways and guidelines to manage patient care. - Integrates theory and research-based knowledge in the provision of direct and indirect nursing care. - Performs and modifies therapeutic and preventive nursing measures and administers treatments and medications as authorized by law and determined by the State Board of Nursing. - Performs skilled nursing tasks competently and demonstrates operational knowledge of procedures and equipment. - Performs triage and telephone advice independently and within scope of the Oregon and/or Washington Nurse Practice Acts. - Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for staff, patients and family members. - Participates in the research process. - Documents the nursing care provided which demonstrates the application of the nursing process and complies with departmental and/or organizational standards. - Facilitates coordination of care across all settings with particular attention to transitional needs. - Functions within interdisciplinary teams in a manner that promotes coordination, mutual respect and timely response to the patient's health care needs. - Acts as an advocate for individuals and groups with unmet health needs. - Applies the knowledge and tools of continuous improvement in clinical practice and the delivery of health care. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum 2 years experience in acute care or ambulatory care/clinic setting within the last 5 years. - Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing. - Current state RN licensure. - Current BLS/AED certification upon hire and to continue employment. - Demonstrates clinical nursing and leadership skills. - Able to type 20 words per minute. - Demonstrates effective interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills. - Willingness to learn computerized information systems. - Demonstrates ability to work within teams and within a dynamic work environment. - Customer focused. - External candidates must successfully pass pre-employment clinical testing as part of condition of employment. Preferred Qualifications: - Current or future bachelor's degree in nursing or related field. - Previous experience with population care/case management, triage and advice. - Prefer advanced IV certification. - ACLS/PALS certification. Salary Range: $32.45 - $46.672011-11-05 22:53:58United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon110454ORPortland, OR24712135http://kp.jobs/xml/24712135/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Vice President, ROC Business Information Officer, Northwest, KPIT Location: Portland, OR Business Information Officers (BIOs), under the direction of their Regional leadership have overall accountability for all IT products and services delivered to the region. They act as the Regional Chief Information Officer much as the CIO acts as the enterprise Chief Information Officer. They serve as the primary point of contact across all IT portfolios and KP-IT's service delivery organizations. The BIO is accountable for understanding, promoting and supporting the business partner's strategic direction and priorities. The BIOs are expected to operate as strategic partners with members of the Regional Leadership Team on all issues (not restricted to the area of IT). In addition, each BIO is a critical member of the Health Planand Hospital Operations (HPHO) IT Leadership Team and is expected to provide regional input into IT strategic issues and be a thought leader by influencing enterprise solutions. Essential Functions: - The BIOs have three major areas of focus: Strategic Alignment, End-to-End Accountability and Primary Point of Contact. Business Partner/IT Strategic Alignment: The BIO partners with the Regional Business & Medical Partners to understand business strategies and priorities, help determine day-to-day and long-term investment needs and selects solutions that deliver the greatest value to the business. The BIO is also accountable for managing and prioritizing business systems enhancement requests with local and national investment initiatives and negotiating IT impacts with the Regional Business & Medical Partners based on changing business priorities and requirements. He/she is responsible for Business Partner Survey results - the most important indicator of KP-IT's performance in the Region. The BIO is responsible for the development and maintenance of the regional Multi-year Plan (MYP) in concert with the Regional President and Medical Director. Collectively, the BIOs are accountable for the integration of the regional MYPs with the national portfolio strategies to create the enterprise MYP. The BIO is responsible/accountable for all IT deliverables and support for the Regions including Regional implementation of any and all National Projects. In partnership with all IT functional areas including Infrastructure Management Group (IMG), Corporate Information Security Organization (CISO), and National Portfolios, the BIO: - Negotiates the delivery of IT products and services with the Regional Business & Medical Partners, and assumes accountability for achieving those commitments - Partners with the Regional Medical Group Chief Medical Information Officer (or equivalent) to optimize the implementation and use of information systems that support the delivery of medical care. - Is accountable for the entire Regional IT budget, including IMG, CISO and National Portfolio Project implementations. - Facilitates resolution of issues that impact performance. To enable regional alignment with national priorities the BIO must integrate regional needs with the National Information Officers and IMG as well as any other KP-IT organizations that are affected. Single Point of Contact: The BIO is the primary communications interface with regional business & medical partners for all IT-related matters. They are responsible for monitoring all channels of communication to ensure their effectiveness and to be aware of all major activities and issues that involve IT systems for the region. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - This position requires a seasoned IT executive who is collaborative and accustomed to working within a matrix organization structure. It is expected that candidates will have roughly 15 years of progressively more responsible IT experience, includinga minimum of 5years as the most senior IT executive at the corporate, group or business-unit level. - Candidates must have experience in a health care-oriented organization. Such experience could be gained through a combination of consulting and client-side positions, but must include substantial direct management experience leading organizations. The position requires an executive who is experienced in health care IT and who can provide recommendations and influence decisions based on a strong business case, can develop consensus, and can communicate effectively in business (non-technical) terms. Preferred Qualifications: - An advanced degree is strongly preferred.2011-10-21 18:34:58United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon107870ORPortland, OR24351588http://kp.jobs/xml/24351588/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Childbirth Health Educator Location: Portland, OR To teach childbirth classes following established protocols and curriculum. Essential Functions: - Conducts approved curriculum in a group or individual setting. - Assesses learning needs and barriers of participants and adjusts class or individual presentation to meet needs of individual and/or group. - Evaluates participant outcomes using appropriate referral resources to meet identified needs. - Arranges classroom or office space to encourage group or individual participation, and restores it to its original condition. Secondary Functions: - Prepares appropriate documents and submits then to CB Program. - Example: class roster, evaluations, timecard. - Utilizes instructional support materials provided by CB Program and promptly returns materials to Health Education Services department. - Maintains current knowledge in specialty area by attending CB Program meetings. Maintains professional certifications and employment documentation. - Performs as an educational team member by participating in program revisions, completing special assignments or tasks as required. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Candidate must be certified within 6 months of hire. - One year classroom/small group process teaching/facilitation/presentation. - Demonstrated that candidate has applied and has been accepted into either of the following certification programs; ICEA or Lamaze International. - Candidate must be certified within 6 months of hire. - Understand and operate A-V equipment. - Facilitation skills for small group process. Problem solving capabilities. - Must be able to work both daytime and evening hours without incurring overtime pay. Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree. - Childbirth teaching experience of 2 years or more. - One year in healthcare setting. - Current certification with ICEA, Lamaze International. - Basic knowledge of behavior change educational interventions with individual or small group. - Knowledge of behavior principles and adult learning theory.2011-10-08 21:54:52United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon106006ORPortland, OR24121502http://kp.jobs/xml/24121502/jobUSAPortlandTitle: Regional Telephonic Medicine Center - Support Agent Location: Portland, OR This position is represented by the OFN Technical bargaining unit and exists to function as key coordinator for all bed finding, repatriation, ambulance dispatch, outside ED and hospital coordination, priority calls, messaging, and other duties as necessary in the Regional Telephonic Medicine Center (RTMC). Answer the primary RTMC phone-line for these services and directly manage or triage calls as appropriate per protocol. Support the physician and advice nurses working in the RTMC with coordination of consultations, documentation, and other tasks as needed. Essential Functions: - Answer incoming RTMC non-advice phone lines. Obtain information from callers, directly handle request, or triage call to MD, RN or others as appropriate per protocol. - Arrange for inpatient beds and ambulances. - Coordinate ED and inpatient repatriations. - Document patient information in KP HealthConnect and patient tracking databases. - Assist with managing and problem-solving issues that arise between KP and AMR/Pathways regarding ambulance transports. - Assist with Quality Assurance activities as necessary, including chart review, data entry, and other tasks. - Assist with other RTMC duties as needed. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of 2 years of experience working as an EMT or Paramedic. - Oregon or Washington certification as an EMT-Intermediate or EMT-Paramedic. - Excellent inter-personal and oral and written communications skills. - Excellent multi-tasking ability. - Effective in conflict resolution and team building. Preferred Qualifications: - Minimum of 2 years of experience working at Kaiser Permanente. - Proficient in MS office programs, to include Word, Excel, and Access Salary range: $20.54 to $25.45 per hour based on experience2011-09-23 09:04:27United StatesKaiser PermanenteOregon093795ORPortland, OR23797402http://kp.jobs/xml/23797402/job