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Essential Functions:
- Designs and maintains BI related applications and tools such as reporting services, ETL code, etc.
- Supports and maintains existing data integration programs. Tests and maintains data integrity.
- Extracts data from many different data sources from RDBMS such as SQL Server, Oracle, Teradata, and DB2. Coordinates with database administrators, data stewards, business analysts, subject area experts and others to verify data accuracy and program logic.
- May supervise small teams on projects as assigned.
- Translates user requirements, issues, and ideas into effective data integration programs. Formulates specific IT implementation plans and evaluates their effectiveness. Develops creative alternative solutions to user problems.
- Assists in the determination of goals and priorities with team, clients, or project management sponsors.
- Codes, tests, and maintains new and existing computer application systems independently and teaches others these skills.
- Provides complete resolution of Tier-2 production problems.
- Delivers professionally written analysis of user requirements; documents programs, systems and procedures.
- Leads team members in full cycle development including collection of requirements, design, construction, testing, and production deployment and on-going maintenance.
- Provides oversight to other technical analysts as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 5 or more years of development experience designing/developing, implementing and supporting solutions for complex applications and business intelligence systems in support of critical business processes
- 5 or more years Data Architecture/Modeling and Database Design and Development
- Experience to include data analysis, integration, migration (Extract, Transform, Load -ETL), visualization, dashboards, analytics, and other reporting
- In-depth technical knowledge and expertise in the following areas recommended: architecture, design, development, deployment and support of enterprise Application and Business Intelligence (BI) systems utilizing the Microsoft Development Framework and tools set.
- Expert-level knowledge of ANSI SQL and platform specific procedural derivatives (PL/SQL, T-SQL, ISQL, etc.).
- Ability to generate and interpret query execution plans and performance tune/optimize as required.
- Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, organization and planning skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience with enterprise software in a health care environment.
- Demonstrable experience with all phases of the software development lifecycle.
- Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) design/development capabilities.
- Experience with current UI, Web2.0, Rich Internet Application (RIA) and Mobile Development.
- SAS/ACCESS and SAS/CONNECT experience.
]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2447908-Denver-Pharmacy
Essential Functions:
- Conducts detailed, ongoing reviews of work generated within the CSC using process criteria, guidelines, policies and procedures.Determines which cases fail to meet the established criteria and provides feedback on the findings to the source teams/individuals.
- Serves as a resource regarding regulatory and region/organizational requirements and variations.Assures that activities related to the quality improvement process meet the federal, state, and local standards and requirements.
- Participates in meetings for the purpose of assessing, measuring and improving performance, e.g., reducing processing cycle time, increasing processing accuracy.
- Executes the quality improvement monitoring agenda for assigned department(s) to include all aspects of data management and analysis of trends related to quality assurance.
- Serves as a resource in the development of organizational quality standards.
- Ensures confidentiality of information.
- Compiles information and prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual statistical reports.
- Participates in developing quality improvement indicators that comply with organizational guidelines and regulatory requirements. Conducts statistical analysis to determine data reliability and confidence intervals.
- Assists in evaluating performance measurements for assigned area(s) and assists in coordinating approval for revisions in performance measurements.
- Assists in the implementation of systems, procedures and forms to improve data collection, management and display and to aid in the education of new processes or changes in standards of practice at the Consolidated Service Center.
- Completes ad hoc and special projects, studies and related statistical analysis.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Previous experience (usually 1-2 years) in quality measurement/assurance or related reporting function.
- Knowledge of tools for quality measurement development, display, and assurance.
- Demonstrated statistical and data management skills. Ability to analyze and summarize complex performance situations.
- Ability to work well with all levels of management and staff, and with a wide variety of personalities and disciplines.
- Proficient with software used in the department.
- Must be able to work in a Labor-Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Statistics, Math or equivalent work experience (4 years) preferred.
]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2447917-Denver-Consulting-Services,-Project-Management,-and-Program-Management-(Non-IT) Essential Functions:
- (Adopted from Colorado State Nurse Practice Act CRS 12-38-103) Evaluating health status through the collection & assessment of health data CRS 12-38-103 (10)
- Collects subjective & objective data
- Analyzes reports, & record data
- Uses data to identify health care problems & create plan
- Prioritizes patient's needs
- Triage patients either in person or via telephone & implements proper course of action in accordance w/ established protocol/guideline or in consultation w/ provider
- Conducts teleph1 calls backs to patients requiring follow-up care
- Evaluates emergency situations & initiates appropriate nursing interventions
- Health teaching & health counseling to patients and/or their families
- Executing delegated medical functions which delivers aspects of care that implement & are consistent w/ the medical plan as prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician or person acting under the physician's delegated authority
- Administers intravenous therapy & other medications
- Providing therapy & treatment that is supportive & restorative to life & well being either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation with, delegation to (per Colorado State Board of Nursing rules & regulations for delegation), supervision of, or teaching others
- Referring to medical or community agencies per KP guidelines those patients who need further treatment, evaluation, or assistance
- Review & monitor therapy & treatment patient plans
- Initiate appropriate consultations and/or actions accordingly
- facilitates the coordination & integration of care between health care services; manages populations of patients to ensure appropriate utilization of health care resources
- Leads health care team by influence & role modeling integrated effective nursing practice, service, innovation & providing outstanding support for physician practices
- Patient advocate
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Applicant must be a graduate of board approved RN program & completed a minimum of 750 clock hours of faculty planned clinical experience & guided learning activities which required direct supervision by faculty, associate nursing instructional personnel (ANIP) or preceptor who is physically present or immediately accessible
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) & Taxonomy code required at time of hire
- Currently licensed as a RN in the State of Colorado
- Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs
- Upon passing the department's specialized endoscopy training program; this position can be reclassified to the Nurse Endoscopist position
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience involving endoscopy and/or GI procedures preferred
- Previous experience in the evaluation of patients for diagnostic procedures, & instructing patient prior to procedure preferred
]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2447880-Denver-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Assists patients in selecting eyeglasses or contact lenses to conform to prescription specifications
- Measures patient's facial and/or ocular dimensions
- Measures base curve, thickness, & power to verify prescription accuracy of eyeglasses and/or contact lenses
- Greets & signs-in patients when they arrive
- Refers & may schedule patients for eye examinations
- Verifies patient's KP Optical benefits, check eligibility, records benefits usage & charts information utilizing appropriate & related systems
- Uses knowledge of lens types & materials to enter orders on POS system for manufacturing
- May be required to use CIS for charting & recording information
- Trouble shoots patient vision & frame fitting problems
- Adjusts finished eyeglasses & modifies lenses for proper fit
- Performs major & minor frame repairs
- Inspects & verifies new product & patient orders coming from the optical lab
- Responsible for inventory control
- Keeps current on product & availability
- Responsible for daily cash accounting
- May support Optometrist in screening when Assistant is not available
- Communicates w/ Optometrist to minimize rework
- Performs other duties as assigned


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of three years of experience as an optician or contact lens technician.
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- ABO/NCLE, COA, COT, ROA or other comparable current certification may be substituted for one year of experience.
- Must successfully complete the performance skill assessment.
- Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities and the ability to understand Kaiser Permanente customer needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preferred certification by the ABO/ and/or NCLE
- Will cover all Denver/Boulder& Colorado Springs locations
]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2447885-Denver-Optical-Services Essential Functions:
- Leads project teams to implement projects & maintains various clinical & business systems to include determining business requirements, practices & workflows
- Performs financial analysis to support the ROI on projects
- May initiate & manage large scale, cross-functional consulting efforts that have initially undefined timeframe & scopeDevelops project plans including defining deliverables, key milestones, & critical paths w/ other teams
- Performs resource requirements planning, creates & coordinates local w/ national implementation schedules, builds & communicates strategic action plans, & manages complex projects
- Develops & provides project presentations for multiple audiences including Executives
- May evaluate software programs, identify problems & design solutions to be submitted to Information Services for resolution
- Plans & supervises the work of project team using professional project management skills
- Provides feedback for reviews
- Documents system requirements & business policies, practices, & procedures
- Acts as a liaison between Clinical Operations, Information Services & all other business units of KP
- Ensure project progress according to project plan & scope
- Challenge the timeline & resource allocation in order to secure timely deliverables
- Manage & communicate w/ stakeholders & ensures that the project is aligned w/ business goals
- Identify & or resolve project team conflicts, resource needs, & requests & escalate issues to management in a timely fashion
- Prepare & present project status & financial impact for management
- Performs all duties w/ minimal oversight
- Ability to adapt to constantly changing & competing priorities in managing a wide range of projects
- Performs other duties as assigned


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 4 years experience; 2 years in project management plus 2 years experience in Systems Implementation
- Related areas of experience include clinical operations, business, & information systems
- Bachelor's degree in health care, information systems, business, clinical, educational methods or a related field
- 4 years equivalent experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree may substitute for up to 2 years experience
- Lead or co-lead w/ at least 1 project, & must be able to provide examples
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cross-functional projects w/ multiple project managers
- Ability to improve situations w/ proactive problem solving skills & solution oriented negotiation skills
- Demonstrated confidence in leadership skillsSignificant verbal, written, & interpersonal communication skills]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2444000-Denver-Information-Technology
Essential Functions:
- Performs case finding activities by importing data files into METRIQ & then reviews suspended records for abstraction
- Using METRIQ will abstract defined pertinent case information, to include demographic characteristics, history of cancer, diagnostic procedures, tumor staging, extent of disease & first course treatments, in accordance w/ requirements from the standard setting agencies i.e. SEER, ACoS & the Colorado Central Cancer Registry, as well as recommendations from the Colorado Permanente Medical Group
- Tracks case information for other selected diagnoses
- Perform designated follow-up on all patients in the registry to obtain information on recurrence of disease, quality of life & length of survival
- Reports cases as required by the Colorado Central Cancer Registry
- Assembles, analyzes & disseminates data collected; prepares routine & special statistical reports which summarize the Colorado region's experience w/ cancer management & management of other selected diseases
- Performs special studies as requested by KPCO internal customers
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the
knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Must be a certified tumor registrar w/ at least 5 years of current case abstraction experience in a tumor registry w/ thorough knowledge of FORDS, Collaborative Staging , Hematopoetic Database, Multiple Primary & Histology Coding Rules, laboratory & genetic tests, tumor markers, chemotherapeutic agents, surgical & radiation therapy techniques
- Experience w/ using automated abstracting software & electronic medical record review
- Associates degree or equivalent in a health related profession or in health information management is required
- Must have the ability to abstract w/ expanded American College of Surgeons dataset, plus abstract any additional data required by KPCO internal uses
- Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite particularly MS Word & MS Excel
- Perform follow-up services for patients & physicians, w/ additional outcome data collection possible
- Work w/ a variety of medical & non-medical professional, both internal & external to organization
- Work independently & use good judgment in customer contact, data security, chart interpretation & abstraction, report preparation & quality control measures.
- Knowledge of anatomy & physiology, medical terminology & disease processes is essential
- Effective verbal & written communication skills are required]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2443998-Denver-Research-and-Development Essential Functions:
- Operates nuclear medicine imaging equipment to produce images of specified areas of the body in accordance w/ instructions of the Radiologist and/or designated physician, using knowledge of radiopharmaceutical techniques & procedures, anatomical & pathological relationships, & the contour & composition of body tissue.
- Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops & sustains productive member/patient relationships.
- Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, & needs.
- Builds rapport & cooperative relationship w/ members/patients.
- Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs & resolves problems.
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 6 months subsequent experience operating nuclear medicine equipment or completion of an approved nuclear medicine program within the last twelve months including registration or certification
- Completion of an approved training program in nuclear medicine technology plus currently registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) in nuclear medicine or by the Nuclear Medicine Certification Board (NMCB)
- Ability to operate nuclear medicine equipment & perform related technical procedures
- Working knowledge of radiopharmaceutical techniques & procedures, anatomical & pathological relationships, & the contour & composition of body tissues
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to communicate effectively in a caring & courteous manner
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year experience as a nuclear medicine technologist preferred
]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439726-Denver-Laboratory Essential Functions:
- Supervises & coordinates the activities of personnel in the Claims & Referral Department
- Represents the organization's claims & referral process to include contract interpretation, implementation & compliance w/ Regulatory
Agencies eg, DOI, IRS, HCFA, NCQA
- Administers personnel policies & procedures w/ respect to counseling, disciplinary action & grievances
- Interviews, hires & evaluates department personnel
- Schedules & assigns work
- Approves time cards, vacations & other time off requests
- Evaluates & develops new & existing procedures, recommends & implements new procedures to improve operating efficiency & customer service
- Maintain current information & knowledge of all applicable Kaiser policies, local, state & federal laws & regulations, & accreditation standards
- Ensures that the training activities incorporate all applicable KP policies, local, state & federal laws & regulations, & accreditation standards
- Supervises assigned staff
- This includes interviewing, selecting, training, motivating, evaluating, counseling, disciplining & terminating in compliance w/ EEO/AA goals & personnel policies of the organization
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in a medical claims processing environment, including 2 years of supervisory experience
- Previous experience in an automated medical claims processing environment required
- bachelor's degree in business or health care or related field
- Equivalent experience will be considered
- Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, CPT-4 & ICD-9 coding
- Thorough knowledge of state, federal & Medicare regulations pertaining to claims processing
- Working knowledge of various health insurance products such as PPO, HMO, POS & indemnity
- Effective verbal, written & interpersonal skills are required
]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2437011-Denver-Accounting,-Finance,-and-Actuarial-Services
Essential Functions:
- Evaluates health & mental health status through collection, assessment & recording of relevant clinical data, both subjective & objective.
- Documents actions & interventions through the use of an electronic medical record.
- Uses data to identify health care problems & create plan.
- Prioritizes patient's needs.
- Health teaching & health counseling to patients & their families.
- Reviews & monitors therapy & treatment plans for patients.
- Initiates appropriate consultations and/or actions accordingly.
- Conducts office visits & extensive telephone callbacks for triage & assessment of patients requiring follow-up care.
- Assists prescribers in medication group visits, & provides follow-up screening and education for patients in intensive outpatient program.
- May lead educational groups as needed.
- Triages emergency situations & initiates appropriate nursing interventions and referral.
- Executes delegated medical functions (including ordering or reviewing labs and other screening tests, and prescription refills) which deliver aspects of care that implement and are consistent with the medical plan as prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician or advance practice nurse prescriber.
- Administers oral and injectable medications as directed by legally authorized physician or advance practice nurse prescriber.
- Provides therapy and treatment that is supportive and restorative to life and well-being either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation with, delegation to (per Colorado State Board of Nursing rules and regulations for delegation), supervision of, teaching others.
- Venipuncture required based on operational needs.
- Collects subjective and objective data.
- Analyzes reports, and record data.
- Referring to medical or community agencies per Kaiser Permanente guidelines those patients who need further treatment, evaluation, or assistance.
- Leads health care team by influence and role modeling integrated effective nursing practice, service, innovation and providing outstanding support for physician practices. Patient advocate.
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives.
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado. Applicant must be a graduate of board approved RN program & completed a minimum of 750 clock hours of faculty planned clinical experience & guided learning activities which required direct supervision by faculty, associate nursing instructional personnel (ANIP) or preceptor who is physically present or immediately accessible.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a mixed model, which would include Adult & Pediatrics w/ trauma experience, or family medicine experience, w/i the past 2 years required.
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) & Taxonomy code required at time of hire.
- Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand Kaiser Permanente customer needs.

Specialty Requirements/ Responsibilities/Preferences Evaluates health and mental health status through collection, assessment and recording of relevant clinical data, both subjective and objective. Documents actions and interventions through the use of an electronic medical record. Uses data to identify health care problems and create plan. Prioritizes patient's needs.Health teaching and health counseling to patients and their families. Reviews and monitors therapy and treatment plans for patients. Initiates appropriate consultations and/or actions accordingly.Conducts office visits and extensive telephone callbacks for triage and assessment of patients requiring follow-up care. Assists prescribers in medication group visits, and provides follow-up screening and education for patients in intensive outpatient program. May lead educational groups as needed. Triages emergency situations and initiates appropriate nursing interventions and referral. Executes delegated medical functions (including ordering or reviewing labs and other screening tests, and prescription refills) which deliver aspects of care that implement and are consistent with the medical plan as prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician or advance practice nurse prescriber. Administers oral and injectable medications as directed by legally authorized physician or advance practice nurse prescriber.Provides therapy and treatment that is supportive and restorative to life and well-being either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation with, delegation to (per Colorado State Board of Nursing rules and regulations for delegation), supervision of, teaching others. Venipuncture required based on operational needs.
Preferred Skills -

**********THIS ON-CALL POSITION IS FOR LOVELAND/FT COLLINS ***********
Position is expected to float to other departments/facilities as needed. Will work days/evenings/weekends based on operational needs
Ability to do venipuncture based on operational needs.
Union Disclaimer:
The union and the company are currently investigating the duties of this position.
]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2437010-Denver-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Performs duties & resp.w/ excellence, enthusiasm, great service demonst. courteous behaviors & by anticipating physician & other needs
- Prepares exam rooms for use by physicians & providers by cleaning, stocking supplies, equipment & instr.
- Reviews & communicates to physician & other providers appt. schedule to determine patient visit order & requests for the day, greets patient to exam or treatment rm. in a respectful & caring manner
- Keeps patients, physician or providers, & team members, informed of physician's or provider's status &/or time delays
- Interviews patient to determine reason for visit; takes patient's vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height & weight; records information in patient's med record; & reports findings to appropriate personnel, according to standard requirements
- Instructs or assists patients in prep. for scheduled procedures in a caring & courteous manner
- Performs basic, routine & regular delegated medical functions & within appropriate scope of practice as inferred by knowledge, skill level, & KP guidelines (vision screening, ear irrigations, hearing tests, hematocrit, tonometry measurements, EKG tests, collecting throat, wound, & sputum specimens, & urine cultures) using approp instruments, techniques, & specimen labeling process
- Supports physicians & providers performing routine exam & treatment procedures by attending patient during procedures & providing appropriate supplies and instruments.
- Performs routine clerical & reception duties, as required, such as completing patient visit records, maintaining dept logs, answering phones & taking messages, checking in patients, & scheduling patient appts
- Prepares treatment rms for special procedures using knowledge of sterile technique
- Cleans, packages & sterilizes reusable supplies & instr. appropriately using germicide solution
-Provides routine verbal and written instructions to patients as specifically directed, such as use of crutches, cast care and wound care; escorts patients to other patient care areas
- Maintains a safe & healthy work environment for patients,self
- Performs duties, such as assisting in orienting & training new employees, transporting equipment or patient, stocking shelves, taking inventories, ordering supplies
- Demonstrates computer literacy for charting & reviewing in an automated med record.
- Works within scope of practice & according to KP policies
- Complies w/regulatory reqts & standards of care
- See Compensation Job Description
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, contracted providers & vendors

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- HS graduation or equivalent
- Completion of a Medical Assistant training program of at least 6 months in duration for the Medical Assistant
- Copy of diploma & transcripts from program required.
- Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification as Medical Assistant preferred
Must be a team player. Must be able to multi-task. May be required to rotate between work sites.
]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2433481-Denver-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN
Essential Functions:
- Directs the development, implementation, & ongoing effectiveness of programs & strategies to achieve patient safety & risk management program goals
- Guides department in the development & implementation of quality & service monitoring processes
- Monitor's performance against established targets
- Plans & conducts strategies to effectively develop individuals & build teams to ensure a competent & motivated staff provides leadership & support
- Supervises assigned staff
- This includes interviewing, selecting, training, motivating, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, & termination in compliance w/ EEO/AA goals & personnel policies of the organization
- Manages the day-to-day supervisory, professional, technical & clerical activities of patient safety & risk management program; Establishes a collaborative working relationship w/ appropriate managers to identify & facilitate operational changes needed to improve and/or support care delivery & reduce risk to the organization, physicians, staff, & members
- Chairs or participates on inter- & intra-regional committees to address patient safety & risk management issues that can range from local to region-wide issues w/ significant & critical impact
- Works closely w/ counterparts in other KP Regions to coordinate efforts, share best practices, & promote consistency of KPCO patient safety & risk management practices w/ program-wide efforts
- Administers annual operating budget & capital equipment budget for the patient safety & risk management programs
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in health care management, w/a minimum of 4 years of experience in managing or coordinating projects, budgets, & personnel
- Master's degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration or related field
- Knowledge of KP, as well as federal & state laws & regulations, & NCQA patient safety requirements
- Demonstrated ability in strategic planning, implementation, & management of projects involving personnel in a variety of settings
- Ability to develop structures & processes necessary to comply w/ all legal & regulatory requirements relating to patient safety & risk management
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills required to work w/ internal & external customers
- Strong skills in personal computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, & database systems

Preferred Qualifications:
- Licensed in the State of Colorado as a RN, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician's Assistant preferred]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424295-Denver-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Prompt cleaning of OR rooms by removing debris & blood contamination using a hospital-grade disinfectant
- Follows appropriate techniques & precautions necessary for handling & transporting of contaminated surfaces, equipment, soiled linens & trash as defined by policy regarding bloodborne pathogens
- Requires working w/ hazardous chemicals on a daily basis
- Cleans floors, walls, ceiling, equipment, grills/filters, overhead or floor tracks, furniture & any other items between each procedure, or as needed
- Requires bending on a daily basis
- Keeps specimen log & transport specimen to pathology or radiology, as needed
- Works w/ maintenance staff to change filters of air conditioning/heating, as necessary
- Monitors temperature of rooms, warmers & refrigerators
- Stocks pillows, warmers w/ fluid (sterile water & saline), & blankets
- Replenishes soap in dispensers, paper towels, scrub brushes, & any other products at sink as frequently as necessary
- Responds to call for assistance in all area including Pre-Op & PACU, & cleans up spills, blood, and/or organic debris
- May assist w/ nurses in moving patients from bed in OR to gurneys, which requires bending & extensive lifting
- Works in OR setting where quarters may be cramped
- Works w/ many interruptionsIn addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 months of surgical housekeeping experience
- Knowledge in working w/ hazardous waste & chemicals
- HS Graduation or equivalent
- Follows appropriate techniques & precautions necessary for cleaning, handling, & transporting of biohazard material, according to policies & procedures
Salary: $13.24 Hourly]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424218-Denver-Facilities-Services
Essential Functions:
- Manages all phases of the project delivery life cycle and provides program and individual project status reports and statistics using the Comprehensive Delivery Process (CDP) and Portfolio Approval Council (PAC) processes.
- Manages and escalates program/project issues.
- Provides primary interface for given project initiative between the Business Partners, Development and the Technology and the Infrastructure organizations.
- Sustains strong ongoing relationships with client project sponsors and senior management during projects.
- Utilize negotiation skills to achieve project outcomes around issues, scope, schedule, costs/budget and resources.
- Total managed project budget up to $5 million.
- Project complexity includes multiple sites and up to 5 interdependent work tracks.
- Accountable for the success criteria, development, publication and updating of project deliverables.
-- Understands and applies knowledge of change management process on projects.
- Responsible for accurate time reporting for project work
- Negotiates agreement on project schedule and budgets.
- Responsible for measuring 'on budget' reporting for assigned scope.
- Directs or may develop the quality/testing strategies for the project.
- Determines resource requirements and with support procures resources.
- Tracks and reports on project and deliverable status and manages variances.
- Develops and manages issue escalation and the resolution process.
- Facilitates risk management planning, identification planning and control for projects commensurate with these projects.
- Helps evaluate business cases for vendor requirements.
- Contributes to monitoring and managing vendor performance to ensure contract commitments are met.
- Ensures project alignment with business strategy and architecture.
- Develops solutions that align with strategic direction and standards.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 4+ years of application project management experience that may include software development and/or program management
- 3+years of experience managing implementations of large-scale projects
- Strong people management, communication, inter-personnel and collaboration skills
- Strong analytical and project management skills
- Openness to occasional travel
Preferred Qualifications:
- An understanding of products and services included in a Healthcare Care Delivery portfolio
- Experience in Healthcare Clinical Systems
- Project Management (PMP) certification
- Very Strong Microsoft Project skills, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007 certification, exam 70-632 preferred.
]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2102768-Denver-Information-Technology Essential Functions:
- (Adopted from Colorado State Nurse Practice Act CRS 12-38-103) Evaluating health status through the collection & assessment of health data CRS 12-38-103 (10)
- Collects subjective & objective data
- Analyzes reports, & record data
- Uses data to identify health care problems & create plan
- Prioritizes patient's needs
- Triage patients either in person or via telephone & implements proper course of action in accordance w/ established protocol/guideline or in consultation w/ provider
- Conducts telephone calls backs to patients requiring follow-up care
- Evaluates emergency situations & initiates appropriate nursing interventions
- Health teaching & health counseling to patients and/or their families
- Executing delegated medical functions which delivers aspects of care that implement & are consistent w/ the medical plan as prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician or person acting under the physician's delegated authority
- Administers intravenous therapy & other medications
- Providing therapy & treatment that is supportive & restorative to life & well being either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation with, delegation to (per Colorado State Board of Nursing rules & regulations for delegation), supervision of, or teaching others
- Referring to medical or community agencies per KP guidelines those patients who need further treatment, evaluation, or assistance
- Review & monitor therapy & treatment patient plans
- Initiate appropriate consultations and/or actions accordingly
- facilitates the coordination & integration of care between health care services; manages populations of patients to ensure appropriate utilization of health care resources
- Leads health care team by influence & role modeling integrated effective nursing practice, service, innovation & providing outstanding support for physician practices
- Patient advocate
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- At least one year of oncology experience and certification in chemotherapy administration
- The oncology experience and certification must be recent (within the previous five years)
- Applicant must be a graduate of board approved RN program & completed a minimum of 750 clock hours of faculty planned clinical experience & guided learning activities which required direct supervision by faculty, associate nursing instructional personnel (ANIP) or preceptor who is physically present or immediately accessible
- Currently licensed as a RN in the State of Colorado
- ACLS certification & procedural sedation competency required within 90 days of hire
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) & Taxonomy code required at time of hire
- Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs
- Independent, critical thinking necessary; excellent IV & communication skills & function well in a team setting

Preferred Skills -
Good communication skills, team player, ability to multitask, may float between locations, ONS chemotherapy/biotherapy required within 90 days of hire.
]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2415051-Denver-Nursing-Licensed
Budgetary Planning and Forecasting
Fraud Management
Business Intelligence and Decision Support
Data Mining
Data Warehouse and Data Mart development
ETL and Advanced Data Transformation

The Shared Analytic Environment (SAE) Maintenance and Logistics (M&L) team provides project coordination, ITIL based change management oversight and control, incident management and internal operational support

Essential Functions:
- Provide customer projectslogistics management and coordinate communication and reporting
- Identifies opportunities for increasing business efficiency through improved manual and automated process systems.
- Provide incident oversight, request for change (RC) and service request(SR) oversight
- Manage dashboard development and portal content
- Capacity Reporting

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in related field and/or 4 years of equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 8 years of IT project coordination/management
- Excellent written communication skills


Preferred Qualifications:
- PMP and ITIL certification]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2414963-Denver-Information-Technology Essential Functions:
- In collaboration w/ the Behavioral Health Senior Director (or Mental Health Director) & the Chief of Chemical Dependency Services, set the vision for the Chemical Dependency Department & responsible for developing & executing the Chemical Dependency strategic plan & other organizational & departmental goals w/ specific targets & metrics
- Provide leadership across the Chemical Dependency Department & other departments to ensure high quality care & effective systems of care delivery
- Accountable for the quality of care, service & cost effective operations. Including accountability for creating a culture of service, compliance, ethics & integrity
- Responsible for the preparation & management of departmental budgets, including all inpatient & external costs
- Responsible for developing clinical services & administrative processes to anticipate & meet the complex & changing demands on the department's service delivery system
- Leadership responsibility in fully understanding, promoting & implementing the Labor Management Partnership
- Represents the Chemical Dependency Department to all clinical & administrative departments w/in the organization to ensure high quality of care & service to our members
- Supervises assigned staff. This includes interviewing, selecting, training, motivating, evaluating, counseling, disciplining & terminating in compliance w/ EEO/AA goals & personnel policies of the organization
- Establishes communications w/ counselors & physicians. Develops methods to measure & monitor resource utilization & effectiveness
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 4 years of post-graduate supervised experience in alcohol/chemical dependency treatment services
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory/leadership experience w/ the ability to establish comprehensive outpatient programs & work effectively w/ outside agencies, members & staff
- Master's degree in psychology or related behavioral health field
- Must have current licensure by the State of Colorado as a professional in a behavioral health related field (i.e. Social Work, Psychology, Nursing)
- Strong computer & communication skills
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) & Taxonomy code required at time of hire
]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2415004-Denver-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Determines & manages appropriate levels of care & services; using clinical knowledge, established guidelines, & physician consultation
- Implements changes in contract benefits, state & federal regulations, & established review criteria guidelines
- Synthesizes & analyzes a large volume of data related to the member, benefits, eligibility, facilities, contracts, & clinical status to identify issues & facilitate problem solving that results in continuity of care, quality of care & optimal resource management for the patient
- Coordinates care w/ various internal & external customers to facilitate high quality, timely, & cost effective care & service
- Consults & educates other staff, physicians, departments & members regarding resource management options that provide high quality while efficiently using available resources
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in hospital setting, preferably ICU, CCU, Med-Surg
- Experience in utilization review, case management, discharge planning, & managed care
- Knowledge & experience w/ Medicare coverage guidelines & medical criteria such as Interqual or Milliman & Robertson
- Current unrestricted license as a RN in the State of Colorado
- Knowledge of quality & utilization review methods, statistical techniques, utilization management compliance standards, & regulatory elements
- Effective interpersonal, communication, & negotiating skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prefer clinical experience in hospital setting to be in ICU, CCU, Med-Surg

Rotate schedule. Works holidays, nights and weekends. Floats between departments/facilities/locations.
Main location is Exempla Good Samaritan Hospital and will float to all core and non-core hospitals

Salary Range: $31.84- $37.46 Hourly
]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2415050-Denver-Quality-Assurance,-Utilization-Review,-or-Case-Management Essential Functions:
- (Adopted from Colorado State Nurse Practice Act CRS 12-38-103) Evaluating health status through the collection & assessment of health data CRS 12-38-103 (10)
- Executing delegated medical functions which delivers aspects of care that implement & are consistent w/ the medical plan as prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician or person acting under the physician's delegated authority
- Administers intravenous therapy & other medications
- Providing therapy & treatment that is supportive & restorative to life & well being either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation with, delegation to (per Colorado State Board of Nursing rules & regulations for delegation), supervision of, or teaching others
- Referring to medical or community agencies per KP guidelines those patients who need further treatment, evaluation, or assistance
- Review & monitor therapy & treatment patient plans
- Initiate appropriate consultations and/or actions accordingly
- Specialty Responsibilities Provide quality professional nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures in an ambulatory setting
- Implement proper operating room procedures & assist members of surgical team in the correct protocols for safe, proficient patient care
- Circulating & scrubbing on variety of surgical procedures
- Evaluate & anticipate needs of surgical team & respond appropriately following established protocols, policies & procedures
- Assurance of surgical instrumentation & availability & proper functionality for usage in O.R.
- Position requires working w/ interruptions; w/ hazardous waste; w/ hands in water; & around moving equipment such as wheelchairs
- May be required to lift patients using proper lifting techniques
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year current operating room experience
- Applicant must be a graduate of board approved RN program & completed a minimum of 750 clock hours of faculty planned clinical experience & guided learning activities which required direct supervision by faculty, associate nursing instructional personnel (ANIP) or preceptor who is physically present or immediately accessible
- ACLS certification & procedural sedation competency required within 90 days of hire
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) & Taxonomy code required at time of hire
- Currently licensed as a RN in the State of Colorado
- Familiarity w/ personal & mainframe computers & their applications
- Adequate knowledge of surgical instrumentation & supplies, and
- Knowledge of sterile techniques & intra-operative medications
- Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs
]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2415009-Denver-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
Influence technology decisions & directions for the aligned Line of Business. Must have good business acumen, broad knowledge of technologies & tools and be a subject matter expert in certain areas
Apply architectural principles, guidelines, standards, reference architecture, patterns & frameworks to deliver consistent and cost effective frameworks for re-use as wells solution architecture consulting.
Develop research on emerging technologies, try them out and propose how such will significantly impact how to deliver KP's business through technology.
Hands-on experience is a must in Proof of Technologies and prototypes, with proven track record.
Participate in and/or conduct architectural, design and code reviews.
Assess industry standards for information models, and where appropriate incorporate them into our information architecture standards.
Develop data management strategy and process around data governance, custody, stewardship and security
Define and identify reference data, and provide strategy and process to harmonize Master Data creation and access across the enterprise
Define a Meta-Data strategy to describe and administer data, and provide data lineage tracking ability
Develop and maintain data interoperability standards and interfaces
Develop processes for data migration and integration between systems
Develop a strategy classify data for its most effective and efficient use
Create processes for Data Life Cycle management
Specify data validation, verification and reconciliation strategies
Define processes for Data Virtualization, using Service-oriented technologies.
Define data workflow as it transforms into information
Communicate with Business Stakeholders and Health IT Standards groups within the organization
Collaborate and communicate with team members in other areas of IT like Informatics, Data Administration, and Technology Infrastructure
Collaborate with other enterprise architecture domains to develop comprehensive solution architectures that include the information perspective


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
10 years information technology experience
5 years of data/applicationarchitecture experience
Experience with multiple RDBMS platforms and physical database schema design, including relational and dimensional modeling
Experience with SOA, legacy system modernization, web/eCommerce, B2B, CRM, and/or ERP technologies
The ability to use UML and architecture patterns to convey core architecture concepts as part of an oral presentation to the both technical and non-technical executive leadership is required.
Experience working in large organizations with geographically dispersed teams and complex technical environments
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information systems, Computer Engineering, or equivalent years of experience
]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2414997-Denver-Information-Technology The Technical Lead of Enterprise Testing Services at Kaiser Permanente is responsible for quality assurance and testing. This includes the design, development and implementation of testing procedures; the creation of test plans, test strategy, cases and scripts to support testing objectives; and the implementation of quality assurance and testing methodologies, processes, standards and tools.

- Supervise the technical aspects of all quality assurance testing work activities.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for specific programs/applications.
- Develop and execute project plans that are aligned with and follow appropriate project delivery processes for the testing phase.
- Ensure appropriate technical testing resources for projects.
- Accountable for time and resource estimates for projects.
- Analyze requirements to determine feasibility for testing.
- Validate external specifications to verify testability.
- Ensure the proper configuration of Mercury Quality Center (Test Director) for assigned project(s).
- Must also create/execute test plans, cases and scripts, testing matrices for more complex applications and ensure they support testing objectives.
- Ensure tests are executed and analyzed properly.
- Analyze, review and communicate test data requirements.
- See that unresolved problems/issues are properly documented, escalated and monitored.
- Review testing documentation deliverables and ensure defects are reported and managed appropriately.
- Responsible for facilitating and coordinating the development and execution of cross-functional testing; spanning multiple regions and Business units.
- Evaluate and/or escalate all unresolved issues to management.
- Conduct client interviews in order to gather requirements and prepare appropriate documentation and presentation materials to communicate and validate information.
- Develop presentations for upper management.
- Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and recommend implementation as appropriate.
- Train team members on testing methodology, standards and tools, review their work; and contribute to the development of new theories and methods.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or a minimum of 4 years of equivalent work experience.
- A minimum of 6 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Testing.
- Minimum of four years of proficiency in writing test plans, test cases, test procedures and test reports with the ability to understand complex integrated systems and derive test cases from technical internal/external design documents, requirements, story boards, user stories and workflows.
- Experience and proficiency with Industry Standard Testing tools such as (1) HP Quality Center, (2) Rally, (3) iTKO Lisa, (4) Quick Test Pro, (5) Selinium.
- In depth understanding of testing methodologies and how they relate to different SDLC methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall.
SOFT SKILLS BELOW:
- Excellent analytical skills with the proven ability to solve problems both in verbal and written communications.
- Expert in MS-Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as MS-Visio and MS-Project.
- Must be able to work cooperatively as part of a large or small local and remote testing team.
- Excellent organization and planning skills; must be able to adjust priorities with changing needs of the projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
- System testing experience in healthcare industry domain is highly desirable.
- Experience working in IT systems related to the HealthCare Insurance Industry.
- Experience in Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Medical Claims & Billing systems.
- Exhibit an understanding of interface messaging brokers as well as the HL7 communications protocol and EDI.
- Epic module experience a plus; either in a testing or support role.
- Experience with CaliberRM and StarTeam tools for tracking requirements and associated documentation.
- Experience with Automated Testing Tools (QuickTest Pro).
]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2384156-Denver-Information-Technology This leader is responsible for ensuring the successful installation and implementation of a claims technology platform that supports all regions. The end-state technology will receive and adjudicate all referrals, authorizations, hospital, and professional claims, and all internal encounters. The technology suite must be in full compliance with all regulations and accreditation standards related to the management of Claims operations, and are fully implemented by the ICD-10 compliance deadline (10/1/2013). This position is accountable for ensuring an enterprise; scalable solution is implemented, rather than individual claims systems with regional variation.
Essential Functions:
- Conduct rapid design processes with the national and regional teams to develop the high-level design and requirements.
- Identify the IT team requirements and obtain the necessary resources.
- Develop the information technology conceptual models for the system changes that will be necessary to implement the design.
- Provide solution design and consulting to the program to assist in developing systems options.
- Manage the work of system integrators and dispute resolution.
- Oversee the development of changes performed by other IT groups.
- Oversee the development of test processes and requirements and provide management and quality assurance over the test processes performed by other IT groups, system integrator, and/or vendor.
- Ensure procedures and tools required to monitor, manage and report progress on the program are in place.
- Work with other national initiatives to coordinate requirements for systems changes and release schedules.
- Work with regional IT leadership to determine their ability to modify systems to meet program requirements and help supply resources to regions that need additional IT support to achieve these goals
- Manage program financials.
- Consult with business partners on clear definition of business problems, idea assessments, solution identification and alternatives, solution planning, and funding estimates to ensure a successful and productive relationship.
- Align CA ClaimsConnect project requirements and deliverables with other national initiatives to ensure projects support each other effectively.
- Align timelines with the ROC ClaimsConnect program
- Team with ROC ClaimsConnect program team and Executives to ensure platform standardization
- Manage overall communications and interface relationships with and between the business partners and other IT organizations.
- Plan, manage, and monitor all business partner issues and system enhancement requests; negotiate and create deliverable commitments and resolve issues in ways that are mutually satisfactory to the business partners and the IT organization.
- Contribute to the creation of a high performance leadership team by providing motivation, leadership, and professional development of the IT staff.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- BS degree in engineering, computer science or related technical field.
- A strong and proven IT business leader who understands and leads technology's application for driving real business value.
- Minimum of 20 years of progressive IT experience in roles of increasing responsibility; expertise in complex, large project implementations across various business units and regions.
- Recent experience as the leader of large packaged software installation programs.
- We expect a track record of solid leadership experience and background in negotiating commitments to achieve long-term partnerships including extensive system integrator/vendor experience, a broad understanding of the software delivery processing including IT financial planning and budgeting experience, and understanding of the healthcare/plan industries.
- A proven solutions leader is needed who leads by example through strong personal leadership and conviction, possesses consensus building skills and a true team orientation, and displays impeccable interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve project and performance outcomes through others.
- A strong team player is required who is willing to partner and engage with the business operating leadership to deliver substantive, business value-add to the operations.
- Proven ability to balance execution of the strategic vision through leadership and delegation, with a willingness and competence to dive into the details as required.
- Proven ability to develop dynamic, constructive working relationships and partnerships with operational, technological, and physician partners.
- Strong knowledge of industry standard health plan applications and infrastructure with a focus on provider contracting, claims, revenue cycle, benefits management, and technology.
- Senior level program and project management experience in achieving results through others in a complex matrix organization.
- Proven team leader and the ability to problem-solve and negotiate with multiple internal customers. The ability to plan, coordinate and drive action to timely completion despite some level of ambiguity.
- Knowledgeable, experienced and successful thought leader, with depth of knowledge regarding most aspects of health insurance/health plan administration.
- Successful experience leading and managing large complex projects, affecting multiple stakeholders and applications.
- Ability to influence and persuade at all levels of the organization through large group presentations as well as individual and small group communications. Ability to gain confidence and support of customers.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's level graduate degree and/or MBA preferred. Additional senior-level leadership experience in IT operations and engineering is strongly preferred.
- Experience in health plan systems is desired.
- Recent experience as the leader of large packaged software installation programs, preferably claims.
- A professional services consulting, and/or software development and delivery background in large complex environments is desirable. Additionally, proven experience should include success in multi-disciplinary leadership capability, ability to grow and develop high performance teams that are geographically dispersed within a matrixed organization and a customer focus are desired.
- Successful experience leading and managing large complex projects, affecting multiple stakeholders and applications, preferably in a multi-regional or multi-business unit organization.
]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2384146-Denver-ClaimsConnect Kaiser Permanente Enterprise Testing Services (ETS) group provides world class testing and quality assurance services to the regional and national technology projects. The ETS team has an immediate opening for a dynamic and best in class Senior Test Engineer who likes to work in an exciting, challenging and fast-paced environment.

The Sr. Test Engineer, as member of ETS group, will conduct all testing and quality assurance activities for the local and national projects underway in the Colorado region. These individuals will report to the ETS Lead for the Colorado region.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Working with developers, other test team members and business Subject Matter Experts to design test scenarios and test cases based on requirements and design.
- Executing and updating test cases in HP Quality Center.
- Reporting detailed test results.
- Entering/Managing Defects in HP Quality Center.
- Must be able to work on multiple projects concurrently.
- Must be able to adjust schedules to accommodate changing priorities.
- Defining complex data sets in order to drive and track test cases resulting in measurable and repeatable test results.
- Attend and sometimes lead testing related meetings.
- Provides input in the creation of the Quality Strategy & Plan for each project.
- Participates in designs and development of equipments and test cases.
- Analyzes complex testing procedures and recommends actions to improve testing process.
- Contributes to the development of test strategies and approaches.
- Implementation of QA and testing methodologies, process, standards and tools within the context of the appropriate delivery process.
- Implementing testing tools to gain further efficiencies.
- Participates in technical design and walk through with development team.
- Assists in the writing of test plans, creates test cases, and scripts to support specific testing objective.
- Ensures any unresolved problems or issues are documented and escalated.
- Analysis and prioritization of defects.
- Provides status and progress reports by project.
- Effectively communicates in meetings with project team members.


Qualifications:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or a minimum of 4 years of equivalent work experience.
A minimum of 4 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Testing.
Hands-on experience with design, development, and implementation of testing procedures; creation of test plans, test cases and scripts to support testing objectives.
Experience with implementation of quality assurance and testing methodologies, processes, standards, and tools.
2 years experience working directly with datawarehouses and ETL
2 years experience with Oracle
Experience in writing complex SQL queries

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Working knowledge of BI tools; specifically Informatica, TOAD, Cognos, and Business Objects.
- Experience with interface technologies and protocols, including HL7, EDI and batch interfaces
- Experience with test automation, such as QTP, Selenium or iTKO Lisa
- Previous work with main frame applications.
- In depth knowledge of software development lifecycle methodologies and how they relate to different SDLC methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall
- Experience working in IT Systems related to HealthCare (Insurance and Medical) Industry.
- Robust understanding of relational databases
]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2384139-Denver-Information-Technology
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and deliver the analytical framework and support structures (research, technology analysis, and security risk considerations) for emerging technologies strategies and security trends
Research, develop and propose implementation of strategies and planning tools
Support the Information Security roadmap and planning process and key strategic projects, working closely with cross functional teams
Support the prioritization of Information Security strategic initiatives, evaluate investment opportunities for their strategic value, and provide recommendations to the Information Security management
Coordinate with IT Risk management to evaluate information security risk and design risk mitigation for information security strategies
Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with Information Technology and Business personnel to assist in program and project implementation and execution to provide information security perspective
Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment in a dynamic market and organizational environment and multi-task effectively.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

BA/BS, preferably in Technology, or 4 years of additional related field of study required
10 years of IT experience, 7 years working within the Information Security field, preferred 5 years of experience focused on information security strategy and information security management
Significant knowledge of current and emerging landscape of information technology and its processes and a deep understanding of associated information security risks and controls
Significant knowledge of broad general security concepts and methods such as vulnerability assessments, privacy assessments, intrusion detection, incident response, security policy creation, enterprise security strategies, architectures and governance
Strong analytical and data management capabilities as well as project management experience
Ability to engage, influence and build credibility to management and key stakeholders
Excellent verbal and written communication skills enabling candidate to prepare and present recommendations to senior management

Preferred Qualifications:
CISM, CISSP certifications a plus
]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2377193-Denver-Information-Technology
Essential Functions:
- Works closely with other technologists. Instructs patient, in a courteous manner, regarding xray procedures to be carried out.
- Positions patients for radiographic imaging utilizing supportive and immobilization devices to prevent undue movement, and uses protective shields.
- Practices ALARA procedures.
- Operates and positions complex radiographic equipment at proper distance and angle for purposes of obtaining Orthopedic radiographic images.
- Consistently selects proper film size and correct technical factors relative to the study, the patient's age and body habits.
- Follows standards as specified
- Consistently operates Radiology Information System to ensure accurate patient information by: tracking patient in/out of procedure room, tracking supplies/films used, identifying patient films, tracking repeated films, and all other necessary aspects of RIS
- Reviews developed radiographs for accuracy and technical quality according to established standards, and repeats procedures as required; submits developed radiographs for interpretation by radiologist.
- Assists physicians with special procedures such as fluoroscopic examinations; educates patients regarding the type and duration of procedures; obtains informed consent as indicated, and assists with examinations as required.
- Maintains appropriate quality control of all radiologic procedures and equipment by monitoring the operating condition of the equipment and accessories and by utilizing proper radiation protection and sterile techniques and universal precautions.
- Cleans and makes minor adjustment to equipment, and reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
- Communicates clearly, effectively and appropriately at all times.
- Communicates verbally in a clear and concise manner.
- Demonstrates courteous and appropriate telephone skills.
- Communicates in writing accurately, completely and legibly, and routes such communication appropriately and in a timely manner.
- Considers the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients in the age group served.
- Assesses data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and provides the care needed in accordance with department policy.
- Exercised clinical judgment within scope of practice.
- Performs other duties as required. Requires working with radiant energy sources, film processing Chemicals and portable x-ray machines.
- May require use or bio/hazardous waste.
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- Successful completion of a Radiologic technology training program approved by the American Medical Association.
- Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
- Ability to operate radiologic equipment and perform related technical procedures.
- Will be expected to work in all orthopedic clinics; Acute Orthopedic Clinic at Franklin Rock Creek, and/or other future clinics.
- Ability to work in a busy environment with high volume and stress.
- Must successfully complete a one hour Orthopedic Radiology Assessment that demonstrates competence at the following views: pre-surgical views with markers and stressed views performed with surgeons, Scoliosis, leg length, and Scanogram.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50-70 pounds throughout the workday. May require heavy lifting.

Preferred Skills:
Radiologic Technologist with Orthopedic experience.]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424144-Denver-Imaging-and-Radiology
Essential Functions:
- Overall organizational design, effectiveness, and change management
- Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute an engagement strategy
- Secure talent that meets the organization's current and future needs including attention to workforce diversity
- Leadership development and succession planning
- Professional development, including enhancing physician communication skills
- Foster a healthy organizational culture
- Retention strategies, including programs to promote physician well-being
- Monitor and analyze human capital data and trends to identify opportunities, needs, and issues; develop plans to amplify strengths and mitigate challenges
- Oversee credentialing processes to meet NCQA standards
- Recognition and reward programs
- Employer relations
- Communication strategies
- Manage the budget and other financial measures of the human capital department


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in the human resources field
- Experience working with physicians and in health care organizations
- Demonstrated strong leadership in a human resources function
- Previously reported to an executive management team/ C-Level
- Professional experience should be varied within human resources

Preferred Qualifications:
- Kaiser Permanente experience preferred]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2270894-Denver-Human-Resources-and-HRIS
This position requires business expertise in the areas of pharmacy prescription processing workflow from order receipt through sell, as well as other key areas that integrate with and support primary workflow such as central and local automation, clinical screening activities, return-to-stock, dispensing, compounding, benefits, call prescriber, and POS. The position also requires ongoing assessment over the medical-legal impact of design, and acknowledges all national and local regulatory constraints.

The successful candidate will have a proven background in order management process with strong background in prescription processing and workflow management. This candidate will work with IT leadership and business stakeholders to identify requirements that utilize the pharmacy system to support centralized, role-based processing and workload balancing; enhanced clinical programs; decision support; and other value-added pharmacy activities. The candidate will own the business processes that support standardized order management workflow and will have a key role in developing strong vendor and software engineering relationships.

Responsibilities:
- Build stakeholder credibility as KP's IT expert in pharmacy order management processing and system-supported workflow management
- Gather and analyze business stakeholder requests for prescription processing and order management improvements
- Transform requirements, impacts & risks, into solutions by partnering with business, IT software engineering teams, and vendor software development groups
- Maintain and build relationships with internal IT, business operations, regional departments, and vendors, to deliver standard software solutions in support of order management activities
- Develop and participate in strategic planning for order management, prescription processing and workflow management as part of an overall, long-term KP technology roadmap
- Support business operations to build prescription processing & workflow management solutions: Maintain industry-leading knowledge base of vendor solutions and product development release cycles; Be a subject matter expert and maintain a strong working knowledge of the application's functionality and configuration options; Maintain dialogue with business operations and vendors to drive solutions that improve product functionality, communicate future needs, and align development with the technology roadmap.
- Departmental team management, including management of remote client teams and personnel development


Qualifications:

Basic Requirements

- Bachelor's degree or 4 years of additional work related experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience documenting functional requirements, analyzing business processes, and/or developing business cases to support IT solutions.
- Minimum of 5 years experience working in healthcare providing some experience in managed care environments and pharmacy operations.
- Experienced in prescription processing activities: pharmacy operational business processes; Operational business process, roles and responsibilities of pharmacy staff; Integration of efficient pharmacy and workflow management and decision support into the overall delivery of high quality patient care; Back-end processes that support order management workflow; e.g. members, providers, and products; Vendor-supported purchase-to-pay solution implementation; Background in automated processes and pharmacy automation; Design & analysis leadership to integrate sensible and affordable software solutions that support practical, operational workflow scenarios; Ability to use data and metrics to support analysis and requirements in support of solution design/delivery
- Strong written, presentation, and interpersonal communications skills
- Strong problem resolution skills
- Strong time management and project management skills
- Demonstrated ability to interact and work within high performing teams with diverse responsibilities

Preferred Requirements

- Advanced degree in Pharmacy desired;relevant certifications desired
- Experience in areas that drive pharmacy order management functionality: High-volume automated fulfillment solutions experience is desirable; Inventory management experience is desirable; Electronic order (CPOE) experience is desirable; Benefits and formulary experience are desirable.
]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2339301-Denver-Information-Technology Essential Functions:
- Prepares patients for treatment by escorting them to appropriate treatment booth, providing gown & instructing or assisting patient in preparation for scheduled procedures
- Assists Physical Therapist w/ treatment procedures by setting/positioning equipment, attending patient, & providing appropriate supplies as directed
- Administers basic electrical stimulation & ultrasound therapy to patients w/ established treatment regimens, as directed; applies contact medical to patient's affected area; sets equipment controls at specified levels; positions instruments on patient's body' observes & adjusts equipment controls as necessary
- Prepares hot/cold packs and/or paraffin & applies to patient's affected area as directed; sets timer & provides patient security bell
- Performs basic massage technique to relax muscles & improve circulation
- Positions patient's on pelvic & cervical traction unit; positions patient & places equipment on patient's affected area; sets poundage according to established treatment regimens, as directed; observes patient & notifies Physical Therapist of patient's discomfort as necessary
- Prepares physical therapy treatment areas by cleaning, stocking & arranging supplies, instruments & equipment
- Orders & maintains departmental materials & supplies, & maintains work area in a neat & orderly manner
- Receives referral forms from patients & schedules or adjusts appointments based on scheduling guidelines
- Seeks direction from a Physical Therapist when there are questions about the referral or when information provided by patient is different from the referral
- Schedules follow up visits as directed by the Physical Therapist and/or guideline information sheet
- When the referral form is incomplete the provider may be contacted for additional data
- Answers telephone calls, ascertains nature of calls by asking pertinent questions answers routine inquiries & directs calls to Physical Therapist as appropriate
- Performs related clerical duties as required, such as preparing & filing patient physical therapy records, completing patient visit records, maintaining departmental logs, & compiling patient visit data to assist in preparing departmental records
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- HS graduation or equivalent
- Successful completion of an approved training program for medical assistants or comparable work experience
- Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs

Rotate schedule. Floats between departments/facilities/locations.

Salary: $14.82 Hourly
]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2339292-Denver-Rehab-Services
Essential Functions:
- Provides project, service line or product line management, 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.
- 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.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
-Eight or moreyears of financial analysis or related experience.
- Experience with regularly contributing to the development of new financial analysis concepts, techniques, and standards.
- Proficiency in PC based word processing and spreadsheet applications, including advanced functions such as graphics, pivot tables, macros and database management. Proficiency in SAS (mainframe or PC).

Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA Preferred.

]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2159257-Denver-Accounting,-Finance,-and-Actuarial-Services Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates solid knowledge of the data sources & systems, & the limitations of the data
- Demonstrates technical knowledge about relational databases
- Develops & implements data management/data quality techniques to assure & measure data quality & consistency
- Trains & assists customers in data extraction, to include choosing data elements or data sets, which will best meet their needs
- Organizes, stores & secures data files related to ongoing & competed research projects
- Builds & maintains complex statistical SAS routines using macros
- Designs research plans for data gathering
- Assists in writing the methods section of papers, proposals, & presentations
- Provides appropriate documentation regarding data content, both at a technical level & for the end user
- May attend and/or present information on data gathering/manipulation at professional/scientific meetings
- Creates analysis ready data sets for research projects
- Serves as the liaison w/ the Programmers for the analysts
- Conducts basic statistical analysis & reports results, using a variety of statistical, database, spreadsheet, slide presentation & graphics software
- Attends & participates in educational forums, e.g. statistical seminars, Grand Rounds, Epidemiological Exchange, COHO, or SAS classes
- Works in conjunction w/ KP's Analytic Resource Center to identify & repair problems in the data systems
- Promotes the CRU & its vision & mission in KP clinical departments & outside the organization
- Coordinates w/ the HIPAA compliance officer to make sure all data use, manipulations, storage, & transfers meet the required HIPAA guidelines
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Experience using high level SAS programming to perform data manipulation & analysis
- Familiar w/ inferential statistics, research design, principles of data integrity, & survey research design
- Master's degree in social or behavioral sciences, health services, public health, statistics, or health economics OR a Bachelor's degree w/ 4 or more years of experience
- Basic knowledge & understanding of programming principles & their application to system design, development & support
- Ability to analyze large complex datasets
- Knowledge of quantitative analytic methods
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 years experience in health care preferred

May fill at a different level.

Salary Range: $26.78 - $36.20 Hourly
]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2334627-Denver-Research-and-Development Essential Functions:
- (Portions adopted from Colorado State Nurse Practice Act CRS 12-38-103)
- Evaluating health status through the collection & assessment CRS 12-38-103 (10)
- Analyzes, reports & records
- Triage patients either in person or via teleph1 & implements proper course of action in accordance w/ established protocol/guideline or in consultation w/ provider
- Conducts teleph1 call backs to patients requiring follow-up care
- Evaluates emergency situations & initiates appropriate interventions
- Practices within scope of practice perimeters as inferred by licensure, standard nursing practice, knowledge, skill level, sound clinical judgment, & KP guidelines
- Accurately documents patient data, actions or interventions, responses, & plans for care/follow-up according to guidelines and/or standard practice
- Health teaching & health counseling to patients and/or their families
- Executing delegated medical functions which deliver aspects of care that implement & are consistent w/ the medical plan as prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician or person acting under the physician's delegated authority
- Administers intravenous therapy & other medications
- Providing therapy & treatment that is supportive & restorative to life & well being either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation with, delegation to (per Colorado State Board of Nursing rules & regulations for delegation), supervision of, or teaching others
- Refers to medical or community agencies per KP guidelines those patients who need further treatment, evaluation, or assistance
- Review & monitor therapy & treatment patient plans
- Initiate appropriate consultations and/or actions accordingly
- Facilitates the coordination & integration of care between health care services; manages populations of patients to ensure appropriate utilization of health care resources
- Leads health care team by influence & role modeling integrated effective nursing practice, exemplary service, innovation & providing outstanding support
- Patient advocate
- Supports compliance & Kaiser Permanent's Code of Conduct by adhering to federal & state laws & regulations, accreditation & license requirements, by policies & procedures
- Responds appropriately to observed fraud
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
-Other essential funtions as outlined in the full job description


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Currently licensed as a RN in the State of Colorado
- Applicant must be a graduate of a RN program that meets Colorado State Board of Nursing curriculum requirements
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) & Taxonomy code required at time of hire
- Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous med/surg experience preferred
- BLS strongly preferred
Preferred Skills: Experienced RN who is flexible and a team player. Rotate schedule. Work holidays/nights/weekends. Float between departments/locations/facilities.

Salary Range: $]]> Sun, 08 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2332135-Denver-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Contribute to the development & maintenance of the research project timeline & procedures, & as needed create forms, scripts, manuals, & tracking systems
- Collaborate w/ other research team members on a wide range of technical, operational & clinical functions specific to a research study. Will have ownership of portions of study activities, which may include: participant recruitment; data collection & database development; participant tracking; facilitation of pilot protocols; medical chart abstraction; performing literature searches for grant preparation; maintenance of reference databases for manuscript preparation; & other duties specified
- Assignments may require recruitment of research participants, coordination of communication & follow-up w/ study participants & study-site staff, as well as other participating research partners
- Contribute to the creation of survey tools & coding forms, & documentation of this process for use in manuscript development
- Exercise judgment & take proactive steps to resolve issues as they arise. As appropriate, briefs the study coordinator/manager, PI, supervisor or other appropriate IHR staff (e.g. director, compliance administrator) on emerging issues w/ the project
- Conduct interviews w/ participants including screening for eligibility & primary data collection
- Coordinate w/ medical office staff & physicians to determine participant eligibility & the medical appropriateness of study for participants.
- Administer informed consent per regulations, drawing upon specialized research training. Answers participant questions concerning their involvement in study. As necessary, coordinates communications between prospective study participants & other members of the study team, including the principal investigator
- Collect data for research studies using appropriate electronic or paper methods. Ensures that data collection instruments are properly completed & performs quality assurance on the data. Per the study, may also interpret results, or may code qualitative data
- Participate in the development & testing of chart abstraction tools. Apply abstraction tools & methodology to collect research data from medical charts using the Electronic Medical Record. Use medical terminology & medical procedure knowledge as needed to interpret chart information
- Develop & maintain databases for tracking participants, including creation of standard queries & ad hoc reports. Records & cleans data, & transfers it to data specialists & project analysts on a timely basis. Ensures that project participant database records & electronic or hard-copy files are maintained per applicable regulations
- Create reports including tables for use by members of the study team to assure study activities remain on track & goals are achieved (e.g. recruitment reports, participant visit reports)
- Adhere to federal & local regulations governing research. Adhere to the study protocol & Good Clinical practices
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years experience working in health care, laboratory or social science research setting or clinical trials research setting
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience required. Course work in science, social science, allied health science, public health or medical sciences field is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Understanding of all aspects of health related research from proposal submission to data collection & analysis & creation of scientific reports & papers
- Comprehensive understanding of the conduct of health services or clinical research, including development & modifications to the project plan, documentation of project team discussions & decisions, data collection standards, monitoring participant activity, & implementation & tracking of quality assurance plans
- Comprehensive knowledge of software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Access [as well as specialized software specific to the project, if applicable]
- Proven ability to work independently in a team environment, proactively identify problems or concerns that might affect a project & to implement a resolution once problems are identified]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2329328-Denver-Consulting-Services,-Project-Management,-and-Program-Management-(Non-IT)
Essential Functions:
-Actuarial services - functions include but are not limited to:
-Develop high performance analytical team through effective recruiting, mentoring and coaching;fosters partnership and influence in driving regional performance outcomes
a. Promote the professional development of actuarial and related staff.Utilize Kaiser's actuarial rotation program to effectively develop staff and to most efficiently deploy resources.
-Manage Actuarial support including rate setting and rate development across a comprehensive range of market segments (Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, and charitable care programs), products (HMO, dHMO, POS, PPO), coverage (medical, pharmacy, behavioral health) and financial arrangements (insured, flex funding, self-funding).
-Oversee modeling and support for the national pricing solution (NPS), including the development of rating factors, pooling charges, and experience rating trends, in order to support regional underwriting staff and help meet regional membership and margin targets.
-Oversee model development, assumptions and projections for demand forecasting.
-Oversee internal fee schedule development, including the evaluation and monitoring of changes in the capture and coding of services.
-Provide direction in the analysis of the Kaiser Permanente total value demonstrations - showing how KP delivers high quality care at below market total costs.
-Develop trend analyses that both give insight into changes in historical utilization and cost and support projections of future resource demands.
-Work in partnership with Financial Planning, Revenue Cycle, Market Strategy and Rate Setting teams to develop accurate forecasts of revenue and costs.Provide leadership in the development of rate actions that will best achieve organizational goals.
-Develop pricing policies that achieve the organization's membership and contribution margin goals.Partner with Underwriting in the development and implementation of rate strategies that address group specific needs.
-Provide leadership, tools, and training to support the sustainability of self-funding across the organization.
-Oversee Medicare bid development and help set regional Medicare strategies.
-Contribute to the development, promote and assist in the implementation of market-leading best pricing practice models for underwriting, pricing, finance and marketing departments
- Provide strategic and tactical actuarial advice to the CO region regarding underwriting, pricing, marketing, sales, benefit and product design, finance and provider contracting by conducting actuarial studies, developing recommended actions, presenting them to Regional executives, and assisting in their implementation to improve plan performance.
- Develop IBNR estimates, and work in collaboration with finance in setting reserves.Explain drivers of changes in reserve levels.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- BA or MA in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, or related field.
- Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) is required. Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA) is also required.
- Minimum of 15 years of well rounded health care actuarial experience, with experience in at least 15 of the following 25 areas:
a. Small group rating and underwriting
b. Large group rating and underwriting
c. Individual rating and underwriting
d. Reserving
e. Forecasting
f. Medicare (especially Medicare Advantage bids)
g. Medicaid
h. HMO products
i. POS products
j. Credibility analysis
k. Examining utilization experience by duration from enrollment for individual or small group business
l. Adverse selection analysis
m. Provider fee schedules
n. Specific and aggregate stop loss - products, rating, etc.
o. Developing and using continuance tables
p. Detailed cost and utilization analysis by service type
q. Pricing benefit differentials
r. Mental health - rating and other issues
s. Report development and generation
t. Managed pharmacies and formularies
- 7+ years of management experience, including 5+ at the executive level.
- Ability to oversee multiple projects and teams at the same time. Time management, and the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Working collaboratively, and the ability to partner well with both those within the department and other leaders within the organization.
- Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills, including: a. Ability to speak well in public; b. Rapport/relationship building, and the ability to work well with external clients, brokers, and government entities (including insurance departments); and c. Writing professional documents.
- Working independently.
- Explaining actuarial concepts to non-actuarial people. Problem solving, and figuring out the best way to approach a problem (of an actuarial nature or otherwise).
- Developing training programs/presentations. Training others.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) is preferred.
- Management of 10 or more employees, with oversight of multiple departments at once preferred.]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2329315-Denver-Accounting,-Finance,-and-Actuarial-Services
Essential Functions:
- Provides financial leadership for the Medicare line of business in the CO 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 CO 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 HMO regulations and requirements.
-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:
-Bachelors Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related area.
-Ten or more years of finance or related experience.
-Five or more years of management experience.
-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.

Preferred Qualifications:
-Master's degree in related field, CPA/ CMA,
-Knowledge of laws and regulations governing Medicare reimbursement.
-Strong understanding of systems.
]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2308882-Denver-Accounting,-Finance,-and-Actuarial-Services Essential Functions:
- Receives, tracks, unloads, sorts & delivers specimens to appropriate department for testing
- Stores specimens at the appropriate temperatures & ensures that specimens are discarded according to laboratory procedures
- Checks specimen integrity, & processes specimens to include, labeling, centrifugation, aliquoting, racking, creating work-lists & loading instruments
- Performs maintenance on equipment & responsible for equipment start up & shut down
- Stocks laboratory supplies & prepares reagents as appropriate
- Packages reagents & controls & sends to other laboratories as needed
- Prepares specimens for special testing (RMA, LDL's, etc)
- Investigates, troubleshoots & resolves pending logs
- Communicates results (including critical values) to clinical staff & documents communication in laboratory information system
- Performs front end processing of all occult blood specimens
- Creates batch lists & packages specimens, to be sent to other laboratories
- Orders & processes add-ons daily
- Pulls STD paperwork & sends to appropriate provider
- Provides the state w/ necessary information
- Fills out pathology review paperwork, clover slips specimens & delivers to pathology
- Matches paperwork & slides for laboratory techs
- Prints & submits Quality Assurance reports to technologists
- Performs other duties as assigned to include plating specimens, pulling blood cultures, generating reports, staining, & other specimen testing as required
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors
- Supports compliance & Kaiser Permanent's Code of Conduct by adhering to federal & state laws & regulations, accreditation & license requirements, by policies & procedures
- Responds appropriately to observed fraud & abuse


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of previous experience in a medical laboratory or closely related environment
- HS graduation or equivalent
- Completion of a recognized medical training program or equivalent including, but not limited to phlebotomy or medical assistant programs
- An additional 6 months of coursework or direct medical laboratory experience may be substituted for a formal training program
- Must have knowledge of general medical laboratory processes, medical terminology, reporting of test results, & the ability to communicate clearly & accurately w/ medical providers & staff regarding test procedures & results
- Proficient in high-volume, detail oriented tasks & demonstrated ability to accurately perform multiple tasks within a limited timeframe
- Experience in operating computer terminals, printers, & multi-line phone system & fax machines
- May be required to work evenings, weekends & holidays
Preferred Skills: Order Entry, Processing, Data Entry, Multi-taking.

Rotate schedule. Floats between departments/facilities/locations.

Salary: $16.57 Hourly
]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2305239-Denver-Laboratory

Essential Functions:
Identifies opportunities for increasing business efficiency through improved manual processes and communications.
Directs and implements the analysis of business partner needs.
Identifies and deploys new models and innovative approaches to IT solutions.
Provides support for emerging technologies and ensures operational readiness for the region.
Develops cross-initiative plans to ensure integration of organizational alignment.
For new technologies initiatives, consults with IT and regional teams to ensure successful integration into the work environment through new operational processes, training and communication implications.
Develops and delivers presentations and communicates potential risks and mitigations to the business partners.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in related field plus 4 additional years of equivalent experience.
8 years of experience in analysis of business processes and business case development to support IT solutions and aligning technology plans with business strategic plans.
Strong background in organizational alignment to business objectives and strategies is required.
Proven ability to successfully plan, organize and implement strategies to align technology enhancements to regional goals.
Demonstrated experience in interacting with diverse internal audiences and departments.

Preferred Qualifications:
-Considered functional expert in field within Kaiser Permanente. Healthcare experience.]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2297096-Denver-Information-Technology
Essential Functions:
- Independently initiates, investigates, documents, and analyzes clients' systems requirements in complex project areas such as: new business operating models with innovative approaches to IT solutions support, market research of emerging or available product functionality and operational readiness assessment.
- Independently assesses scope and impact of client business needs to define a project and leads partnering IT services in accomplishing those needs.
- Identifies and documents cross-functional and/or cross-divisional requirements, IT functional requirements, workflow, information sources and distribution paths, and system specifications.
- Develops complex business cases with cost, service, benefit and ROI dimensions of proposed IT projects that are used at management and executive levels for funding and scope decisions.
- Presents completed business cases for leadership approval.
- Analyzes and defines efficient, cost effective IT solutions that support client business processes and functional requirements for complex IT projects or tasks on large IT projects.
- Evaluates existing application products that could address client requirements and develops recommendations where appropriate.
- Evaluates alternative operational efficiencies.
- Conducts and/or participates in the analysis of client business processes and functional requirements and in the preparation of appropriate documentation to communicate and validate the information.
- Conducts workflow, process diagrams and gap analysis to identify system, application and/or hardware needs.
- Identifies overlaps and related processes.
- Provides product expertise to client groups, delivers presentations, demonstrations and training for application systems.
- Performs risk analysis.
- Develops and implements communication and escalation plans and resolves issues.
- Provides knowledge transfer as appropriate.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in related field and/or 4 years of equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience documenting functional requirements, analyzing business processes, and developing business cases to support IT solutions.
- Thorough knowledge of policies, practices and systems.
- Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards.
- Complete understanding and ability to work independently in application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
- Full knowledge of industry practices.
- Broad application of principles, theories, and concepts in applicable discipline, plus working knowledge of other related fields.
]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2297067-Denver-Information-Technology
Work is typically centered on enhancements to the existing application/system and responding to user/client problems and issues with the application/system. Work categories for this role include designing solutions, estimating requirements, analyzing efficiencies, performing coding, may conduct and support functional testing, debugging, documentation, scheduling/managing new program releases and/or updates, configuring/deploying the program/application/system update for implementation and ongoing maintenance (database development, job scheduling, network support, responding to client/user requests and issues).



Essential Functions:
For development, majority of time is spent coding with broad direction to meet client/user specifications or conducting routine maintenance activities (basic changes or adds to program/application/system).
For production support, majority of time is divided between maintenance (monitoring systems, responding to standard client/user requests and issues), development (standard coding, installing minor upgrades) and testing activities.
Supports implementation of new program releases or updates through assigned tasks.
Conducts analyses for efficient program/ application solutions which support client business processes and functional requirements.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or 4 years of equivalent work experience.
A minimum of 2 years experience in development of new programs/application or maintaining and/or supporting existing programs/systems.
Working knowledge of policies, practices and systems.
General application of concepts and principles.
Full use and application of standard information technology and programming principles, theories, concepts and techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with the development and support of HL7 Interfaces
Experience with the development and support of Batch Jobs, this may include the use of Perl Scripting
Clinical and/or finance background
Knowledge of C#, ASP.NET, HTML, CSS, Javascript, XML and SQL.
Knowledge of Unix, Linux and Windows OS.
Understanding of SOAP and RESTful web services
Proficient in JAVA, and frameworks (such as Spring).
Understanding of J2EE (JMS, EJB, Servlets, JAX-WS/JAX-RS, JAXB)
Understanding of application servers (Apache, Websphere, JBoss)

]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2179984-Denver-Information-Technology
Essential Functions:
- Performs duties & resp.w/ excellence, enthusiasm, great service demonst. courteous behaviors & by anticipating physician & other needs
- Prepares exam rooms for use by physicians & providers by cleaning, stocking supplies, equipment & instr.
- Reviews & communicates to physician & other providers appt. schedule to determine patient visit order & requests for the day, greets patient to exam or treatment rm. in a respectful & caring manner
- Keeps patients, physician or providers, & team members, informed of physician's or provider's status &/or time delays
- Interviews patient to determine reason for visit; takes patient's vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height & weight; records information in patient's med record; & reports findings to appropriate personnel, according to standard requirements
- Instructs or assists patients in prep. for scheduled procedures in a caring & courteous manner
- Performs basic, routine & regular delegated medical functions & within appropriate scope of practice as inferred by knowledge, skill level, & KP guidelines (vision screening, ear irrigations, hearing tests, hematocrit, tonometry measurements, EKG tests, collecting throat, wound, & sputum specimens, & urine cultures) using approp instruments, techniques, & specimen labeling process
- Supports physicians & providers performing routine exam & treatment procedures by attending patient during procedures & providing appropriate supplies and instruments.
- Performs routine clerical & reception duties, as required, such as completing patient visit records, maintaining dept logs, answering phones & taking messages, checking in patients, & scheduling patient appts
- Prepares treatment rms for special procedures using knowledge of sterile technique
- Cleans, packages & sterilizes reusable supplies & instr. appropriately using germicide solution
-Provides routine verbal and written instructions to patients as specifically directed, such as use of crutches, cast care and wound care; escorts patients to other patient care areas
- Maintains a safe & healthy work environment for patients,self
- Performs duties, such as assisting in orienting & training new employees, transporting equipment or patient, stocking shelves, taking inventories, ordering supplies
- Demonstrates computer literacy for charting & reviewing in an automated med record.
- Works within scope of practice & according to KP policies
- Complies w/regulatory reqts & standards of care
- See Compensation Job Description
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, contracted providers & vendors

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- HS graduation or equivalent
- Completion of a Medical Assistant training program of at least 6 months in duration for the Medical Assistant
- Copy of diploma & transcripts from program required.
- Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification as Medical Assistant preferred

Salary Range: $16.73 - $18.28 Hourly

]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2288429-Denver-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN
Revenue Cycle Systems Specialist
National Revenue Cycle Office
Aurora, CO - Pasadena or Oakland, CA - Portland, OR - Atlanta, GA - Parma, OH - Rockville, MD

The Revenue Cycle Systems Specialist will be a member of the National Revenue Cycle Office supporting the Regions Outside of California. This individual will focus on creating Revenue Cycle Systems governance across and within the ROC Regions. This individual will identify and assist the Regions in best practice solution design, identify opportunities for shared service, and drive consistency, efficiency and economies. This individual will assist with the development of a future state ROC Revenue Cycle Program that will evolve and mature from current operations and structure

Primary Responsibilities:
Support local Revenue Cycle leaders operationally
Evaluate HealthConnect (Epic) configuration across regions for optimization and best practice identification and implementation
Drive national ROC revenue cycle initiatives in collaboration with local leadership
Establish and drive recurring ROC Revenue Cycle Systems Community of Practice
Collaborate with Scheduling, Revenue Cycle, Medical Operations, Physicians, & HealthConnect (Epic System) leaders to optimize KP's success to provide optimal system configuration that ensures complete and accurate data flow
Build cooperative relationships w/ ROC Regional Leaders and key stakeholders
Direct the analysis of enterprise-wide or very complex client needs in implementation and design of new or enhanced system functionality
Use professional concepts in accordance with company objectives to solve complex problems in creative and effective ways.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in health care, engineering, computer science, math, hard science or related field; masters preferred
- Five or more years experience in health care information technology
- Extensive knowledge of Epic Systems Corporation software suite, with focus on Resolute PB or HB, EpicCare Ambulatory or InPatient;certification or proficiency in at least one application required
-Seven years of experience, preferably in health care, working with large-scope, complex projects
- Exceptional communication, influencing, and partnering skills at all organizational levels.
- Extensive knowledge of health care issues and the health care industry
- Knowledge of health care coding and billing processes strongly preferred
]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2288561-Denver-Consulting-Services,-Project-Management,-and-Program-Management-(Non-IT)
Revenue Cycle Metrics & Analytics Specialist
National Revenue Cycle Office
Aurora, CO - Pasadena or Oakland, CA - Portland, OR - Atlanta, GA - Parma, OH - Rockville, MD

The Revenue Cycle Metrics & Analytics Specialist will be a member of the National Revenue Cycle Office supporting the Regions Outside of California. This individual will focus on creating Revenue Cycle Systems governance across and within the ROC Regions. This individual will identify and assist the Regions in best practice solution design, identify opportunities for shared service, and drive consistency, efficiency and economies. This individual will assist with the development of a future state ROC Revenue Cycle Program that will evolve and mature from current operations and structure

Primary Responsibilities:
Support local Revenue Cycle leaders operationally
Partner with National revenue cycle Metrics and Analytics team in the deployment of the MARC reporting tool to the ROC regions
Work with ROC revenue cycle partners to develop key performance indicators, operational metrics, and other reporting as needed
Drive national ROC revenue cycle initiatives in collaboration with local leadership
Establish and drive recurring ROC Revenue Cycle Analytics Community of Practice
Build cooperative relationships w/ ROC Regional Leaders and key stakeholders
Direct the analysis of enterprise-wide or very complex client needs in implementation and design of new or enhanced system functionality
Uses professional concepts in accordance with company objectives to solve complex problems in creative and effective ways.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in health care administration, computer science, mathematics, statistics, information technology or related field
Five or more years experience in health care data management and analysis
Extensive knowledge of data systems and analytic tools such as Business Objects, SAS, Crystal, etc.
Advanced understanding of Epic's Clarity data model; certification or proficiency in at least one application strongly preferred
Advanced understanding of data flow in the Epic systems suite of applications
- Seven years of experience, preferably in health care, working with large-scope, complex projects
Exceptional communication, influencing, and partnering skills at all organizational levels
Extensive knowledge of health care issues and the health care industry
Knowledge of health care coding and billing systems and practices a plus
]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2288539-Denver-Consulting-Services,-Project-Management,-and-Program-Management-(Non-IT) Essential Functions:
- Positions the patient in accordance w/ the surgeon's instruction, which will give the best exposure for the surgical procedure
- Uses standard & specialized equipment to aid in patient positioning
- Provides the surgeon(s) w/ appropriate visualization of the operative site using retractors, sponges, digital manipulation, & other techniques according to standards
- Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist surgeon w/ temporary or permanent hemostasis
- Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist w/ closure of body planes (sutures, staples, other)
- Selects & applies appropriate wound dressings
- Assists w/ patient transport to & from OR, including from gurney to OR bed
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- HS Graduation or equivalent
- Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program
- Certification credentialed by the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Certification credentialed by the National Surgical Assistants Association (NSAA) OR Certification credentialed by the American Board of Surgical Assisting (ABSA), or Certification credentialed by the National Assistant Surgery Council (NASC) & registered w/the State of Colorado as a Surgical Assistant
- Employee must have National Provider Identifier at time of hire
- Employment contingent upon receiving credentials at Good Samaritan Hospital & StJoseph Hospital to practice as a Surgical Assistant
- Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) & Taxonomy code required at time of hire

Salary Range: $26.14 - $30.29 Hourly
]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2288517-Denver-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN
Essential Functions:
- Analyzes & interprets benefit/plan related documentation, to include, but not limited to state & federal legislation
- Provides recommendations to implement & administer new/existing products & benefits considering customer, clinical, pricing & regulatory implications
- Documents benefit/plan requirements, creates, implements & maintains benefits/plans to meet regulatory & internal/external benefit administration needs
- Maintains & updates Benefit Administration systems/databases, e.g., web-based & legacy systems, w/ complex detailed benefit information to support products, benefits, membership, contracts, claims & care delivery
- Ensures benefit/plan information quality & compliance
- Develops & performs quality assurance processes
- Knowledgeable in all applicable Kaiser policies, local, state & federal laws & regulations, & accreditation standards
- Acts as a source-matter expert for benefits
- Troubleshoots benefit issues daily & recommends/implements solutions
- Interacts w/ a wide variety of internal customers to include, but not limited to Sales, Product Development, Underwriting, Contracts, Claims, & KP HealthConnect
- Data management through creation of spreadsheets & reports in Microsoft Excel & Access
- Helps design, develop & implement new & improved processes, tools & system enhancements
- Performs Project Lead role for Benefit Administration projects as needed
- Creates & manages project tasks & milestones as they relate to the Benefit Administration team
- Prepares training materials & communication updates & conducts training both in a group & 1-on-1 setting
- Assists w/ data validation, auditing & user acceptance testing
- Participates in regional or national projects as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 3 years of work experience w/ benefit or claims administration/configuration/analysis required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business or health care/insurance administration
- Strong detail & quality orientation essential
- Working knowledge of managed care, indemnity insurance, alternate funding, self funding, state, & federal regulations
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills - verbal & written
- Self-motivated team player who can work independently w/ some management direction & who can work collaboratively w/ various stakeholders is required
- Strong problem solving & diagnostic skills required
- Strong process/work flow development & execution skills required
- Ability to adapt to constantly changing environments & priorities required

Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year of business systems analysis/administration preferred
- Claims coding and/or adjudication experience helpful
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel skills preferred

Salary Range: $25.29 - $32.84 Hourly]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2277332-Denver-Insurance-and-Claims
The Integrated Planning and Program Management leader is accountable for the integrated planning, design, and coordinated delivery of strategic projects in Group BIO regions and collaborative initiatives to optimize regional project efforts. A mission-critical aspect of this role is the ability to lead the transformation of program and project management capabilities from their current level of maturity to world-class level. To accomplish this, the leader will form exceptional collaborative relationships with KP business partners, Business Information Officers, IT leaders, Regional Business Leaders, and compliance/regulatory communities to ensure consistent successful delivery of value-driven technology programs and projects.

Essential Functions:
- Development and achievement of highly valued strategic engagement relationships and world-class program/project management for investment and core programs and projects delivered to regions; defines the engagement relationship needed, ensures world-class engagement and project management teams and processes; ensures operational excellence, financial management rigor, and ITIL compliance; achieves consistent on-time on-budget project delivery. Develops strategies and approaches for multiple large complex programs using the PMI framework as well as other resources such as the Health Plan portfolio's Front Door process. Provides leadership to program and project team members in developing program frameworks, and facilitates with the business on utilization of shared PMO practices, processes and reporting
-Program design, risk and dependency management across multiple major programs. Manages the overall planning, major milestones, and associated interdependencies to ensure successful execution across multiple regions and programs. Manages the overall funding, planning, forecasting and execution of program budgets within regional expectations. Ensures that cross-regional and cross-program issues are escalated, tracked and resolved
-Establishes excellent audit and compliance planning and coordination efforts to ensure that new programs upfront will readily address SOX and other compliance requirements. Leader remains current on regulatory requirements and developments and ensures the program/project management functions strategically meet the compliance needs.
-Facilitates change management function across programs including all relevant stakeholders in change management processes and change criteria. Leverages knowledge, expertise and experience of change management process and consults with project/programs to manage scope. Facilitates escalation of change management issues to executive sponsors along with business and IT partners when appropriate.
-Communication. Informs stakeholders of progress, issues, and status of emerging plans and work underway to ensure they are fully-informed; continuously seeks client and stakeholder input and feedback on program implementation efforts; continuously seeks input from clients, stakeholders, and staff on service improvement opportunities

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- BS degree in engineering, computer science or related technical field, or equivalent IT experience.
- Minimum of 12 years of executive-level IT leadership experience in Fortune 500 and/or equivalent sized organizations.
- Work experience must include proven success in multiple leadership positions leading highly complex large-scale technology program portfolios on a national or global scale, in addition to additional executive-level leadership experience in technology operations and engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's level graduate degree or MBA preferred.
- PMP certification preferred.]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2274115-Denver-Information-Technology
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for the administration of 1.2 million KP members (33,500 different purchaser groups).
- Responsible for the collection of $6 billion dollars in annual revenue.
- Directly supports key Membership Administration functions for 5 Regional partners.
- Indirectly has influence on member perception (customer satisfaction); membership growth and retention; and revenue (write offs and retroactivity).
- Leads staff of 210 union and non-union employees within the Colorado Region area.
- Identifies, plans for and develops strategies, services and activities to support current and future internal and external customer needs in an efficient, high quality, cost effective manner. Develops or reviews recommendations of others that support these requirements, prioritizes initiatives and assigns resources to those projects that are selected for implementation. Provides project oversight as required.
- Maintains a focus on customer service by providing policy and procedural direction to CSC managers and staff; establishes and communicates customer service and performance standards, measures and goals that reflect industry best practices and best serve the needs of customers; develops systems to monitor performance and takes corrective action when necessary.
- Drives the planning, budgeting, and goal setting processes that establish performance targets. Identifies opportunities for improving customer service and/or reducing costs; initiates actions to realize those opportunities.
- Ensures accounts receivable management systems are in place to optimize business operations, including adequate financial controls of all accounts receivables and uncollectible reserves.
- Participates in preparing the long-range technology plan, evaluating and recommending new technologies to improve efficiency, cost effectiveness, customer service and/or the quality of the work environment at the CSC.
- Participates in the selection, evaluation and feedback processes for key personnel. Takes disciplinary action and terminates employees when necessary.
- Ensures that the performance management/staff development programs are executed throughout the CSC on a timely basis.
- Establishes and maintains effective communications and cooperation with other internal departments to ensure alignment on customer service and other strategic issues.
- Represents the CSC in meetings, negotiations and/or task force participation with internal and external customers, other KP functions, vendors and regulatory agencies.
- Supports labor relations' staff in handling workforce issues and labor negotiations.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Master's degree in a Health care relevant field or equivalent required.
- A minimum of 7 years of leadership and management experience with concentration in quality assurance, utilization management and resource stewardship in a highly complex, dynamic health care environment.
- Knowledge of health care delivery systems, Medicare, Medicaid and other governing regulations, as well as risk management in a health care environment.
- Knowledge of health care quality requirements as well as industrial quality management theories and practice.
- Knowledge of utilization management and resource stewardship in a complex health delivery system.
- Knowledge of service value chain and history of ability of improving service delivery
- Knowledge of quantitative analysis, written and verbal communication; medical practice, business management and leadership.
- Previous supervisory experience, excellent planning and evaluation experience and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and group facilitation skills.
- Recent experience in new developments and theories dealing with outcomes management and quality improvement methodology.
- Ability to effectively work with people at all levels of the organization.
- Proven ability to make quality based strategic business decisions.
- Must share the values of Kaiser Permanente and its Executive Leadership Team.
- Ability to build effective partnerships and influence other leaders.
- Ability to consistently demonstrate integrity, prudence, high energy, initiative, and self-confidence.
- Familiarity with governmental programs in the health care field, which will affect the operations of the business.
- Dedication to diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Accounts Receivable or Collections Management experience preferred.]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2262413-Denver-Sales-and-Marketing
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for end to end claims administration, including planning, recommending & implementing major process improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrates a highly collaborative approach to addressing a wide variety of claims administration requirements. Provides workable solutions to senior management & oversees the successful implementation of initiatives
- Establishes effective relationships w/ key customers to include national & regional executives, directors, managers & functional leaders: External: members, employer groups, brokers & consultants, regulatory agencies & external vendors - Internal regional departments: Member Services, Network development/provider contracting, Membership & Benefit Administration, IT, & Revenue Cycle - HI regional stakeholders
- Implements & monitors processes that continually improve the consistency & reliability of the service provided to members, employers, brokers & providers
- Meets all compliance & SOX requirements
- Participates in cross regional & national claims community of practice
- Plans, oversees & monitors department budgets responsibly
- Achieve benefit realization of claims system technology investments
- Operations Improvement/Performance Management & Analytics to the Claims Admin team for program or project management of key initiatives, process management & improvement, performance management & business decision making, analysis, & documentation
- Develops strategic plans & multi-function organizational policies & authorizes their implementation for areas of responsibility
- Lends support, leadership and/or sponsorship to cross-regional or cross-department projects to increase organizational efficiency
- Partners cross regionally to leverage best practices & execute on program-wide strategies through communities of practice & other channels
- Accountable for meeting key performance metrics, identifying variances, root cause, & implementing action plans for achieving targets.
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in health insurance, health care or related area
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive leadership experience w/ high level management experience in claims, revenue cycle, or other financial services related operation
- Bachelor's degree in health care administration, business, management, or related area
- Demonstrates significant proficiency in the following key competencies:Strategic Systems Thinking, Service Orientation; Communication; Influence; Change Leadership; Results Orientation; Collaboration, Team/Leadership Development; & Cultural Competence
- Strong experience in end to end process improvement

Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree preferred.

Salary Range: $51.25 - $71.68 Hourly]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2256800-Denver-Consulting-Services,-Project-Management,-and-Program-Management-(Non-IT)
Essential Functions:
- Ensure the highest possible availability for key regional applications
- Identify, implement and managea process for problem identification, analysis and prevention leading to a reduction in defects and increased availability.
- Maintain and upgrade systemsensure compatibility, interoperability and stability within the IT environment.
-Manage a cross-functional change control board for the review of all production changes to produce a decrease in change-induced outages.
- Direct all development projects with the region using shared development techniques and process standards.
- Ensure testing standards are met in support of regional maintenance activities and project implementations.
- Manage the identification of development activities in support of small enhancements and local service requests identified by the BIO organization in conjunction with our business partners.
- Ensure compliance with the IT Production Release Strategy, with a documented release schedule that includes detailed testing and user sign-off processes.
- Ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery in accordance to regional Governance decisions, including resource supply and demand.
- Provide leadership to RAD delivery managers and staff to optimize development of regional delivery solutions for the business partners.
- Incorporate and facilitate systems transition activities (application retirement) into all project plans.
- Direct and enforce as appropriate managers in the use of development planning processes to improve staff effectiveness.
- Effectively utilize staff (FTE, Contractor, Vendor, Off Shore) to provide the most cost effective and highest quality maintenance, development, and support.
- Establishment, in conjunction with the CO BMO, of effective metrics to measure staff and commitment performance.
- Utilize the shared staffing model to provide enhanced resource management. Direct and manage the fiscal plan and budget for the RAD function.
- Establish budget for portfolio, review budget performance, identify future plans and activities and adjust budget quarterly.
- Provide budget staff estimates for development phase of investment projects.
- Contribute technical direction to the development of strategic plans for systems supporting the region

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Master's degree in related field and/or 4 years ofequivalent work experience.
- A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible management experience in planning, budget/financial management, and staffing.
- A minimum of 8 years of related IT experience including IT Project Management.
- Advanced knowledge of own area of functional responsibility and full knowledge of multiple related IT functions.
- Strong relationship building skills.
- Experience partnering at the executive level.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Healthcare experience preferred.
- Experience managing manager level employees]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2235319-Denver-Information-Technology Essential Functions:
- Develops & implements strategies to achieve membership targets including strategic sales plans for new groups
- Leads & directs the staff including recruiting, training, coaching & performance management
- Works w/ other key members of the Marketing, Sales & Business Development Team to develop new products, pricing strategies, sales & marketing plans & promotional programs in order to achieve short & long term membership targets
- Represents & promotes a sales perspective to leadership, including the timely reporting of strategic account plans, sales results, sales trends, competitor intelligence & other information essential for KP to effectively respond to the requirements of the market place in Colorado
- Works w/ HR to develop & administer an effective sales incentive plan to attract & retain a high performance sales staff; manages the sales budget to ensure cost-effective operations
- Accountable for all sales practices to be in compliance w/ all State & Federal laws regulating the sales of health insurance
- Maintain current information & knowledge of all applicable Kaiser Policies, local, state & federal laws & regulations, & accreditation standards
- Supervises assigned staff. This includes interviewing, selecting, training, motivating, evaluating, counseling, disciplining & terminating in compliance w/ EEO/AA goals & personnel polices of the organization
- Build external relationship w/ key customers/channel to understand their perspectives & influence their buying decisions
- Link across functional departments to meet customer needs
- Effectively consult & continuously engage purchasers, insurers & distribution channels to demonstrate value & build commitment to KP
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 5 years of sales management experience in the health insurance or HMO industry is required
- A minimum of 7 years of sales experience in the same areas required
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing or a related field, Equivalent experience maybe be considered
- Comprehensive knowledge of the health insurance industry, insurance contracts, benefits, policies & procedures
- Excellent interpersonal verbal & written communication skills including negotiation & conflict resolution
- Thorough knowledge of sales techniques; proven analytical & problems solving skills: & Colorado insurance licenses
Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA Preferred
Salary Range: $55.23 - $70.46 Hourly + Incentives]]> Sun, 04 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2222142-Denver-Sales-and-Marketing - Managing, monitoring and coaching Customer Service Representatives, handling personnel issues using a team approach.
- Acts as a member advocate and shares accountability for successful Contact Center operations.
- Ensures that service quality is achieved, interacts as necessary with KP departments to resolve complex problems.
- Responsible for adhering to programwide processes and procedures.
- Demonstrates strong problem solving skills by ensuring the timely resolution to member issues in order to enhance member satisfaction, member recruitment/retention.
- Has formal supervisory responsibility and accountability for a team of Customer Service Representatives. The major portion of this responsibility will be spent coaching and developing those Customer Service Representatives, reviewing/assessing employee performance and taking appropriate mitigating action and promptly addressing employee absentee issues.
- Administrative task and other duties, as assigned.
- Knowledge of labor contracts and HR/Organization/Department policies and procedures.
- Impacts the achievement of department and/or functional objectives.
- Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.
- Involves interpreting and analyzing established administrative or technical concepts.
- Requires moderately complex decision-making.
- Recognizes linkages and understands impact of individual actions on other parts of the organization and member/customer.
- Interacts daily with subordinates and /or functional peer groups. Interaction normally involves exchange or presentation of factual information.
- Responsible for directly providing guidance to staff.
- Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
- Provides formal supervisory (hire, fire, performance management) responsibility and accountability for a team or department of Customer Service Representatives.
- Provides direction to employees following established guidelines, procedures and policies.


Qualifications:

- Requires one (1) to three (3) years supervisory or management experience in member services, health care, call center, or financial fields. Other education or training (beyond the bachelor's degree) can suffice in place of a portion of the required supervisor experience. Satisfactory completion of a twelve (12) week course in Principles of Management offered by the Member Service Call Center can suffice in place of six (6) to nine (9) months required experience
- Experience in administration requiring extensive complex problem solving and high-level negotiations preferred
- Experience in preparing and conducting audits preferred
- Experience in a Labor/Management partnership environment strongly preferred
- Experience using mainframe or personal computer database, word processing, and statistical analysis software packages preferred
- Four (4) year degree in business administration, health care, or related field or equivalent experience required.
- The equivalent experience must be additional experience beyond the minimum work experience required above.
- Requires knowledge of membership management and working knowledge of another functional area.
- Knowledge of labor contracts and HR/Organization/Department policies and procedures
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; excellent written and verbal skills
- Call Center knowledge or related knowledge
]]> Sun, 04 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2222099-Denver-Customer-Services Essential Functions:
- Consulting & Relationship Building - Facilitates collaboration w/ diverse groups & individuals to influence strategic planning & execution
- Project Management - Develops, maintains & effectively manages client relationships at all levels across the organization
- Serves as mentor to grow & broaden SMC competencies
- Identifies industry trends, conducts research to understand key issues, & applies to KP
- Develops & manages project plans, including defining deliverables, key milestones & critical path
- Develops project outcome success measures
- Identifies project barriers/constraints/risks & provides recommendations to mitigate
- Formulates project methodologies & communication plans
- Facilitates improvement efforts, & develops implementation recommendations
- Program Management - Effectively sees how multiple projects connect & leverage those synergies to add the most value to KP
- Effectively manages multiple projects & prioritizes work based on strategic objectives
- Aligns projects w/ strategic objectives & identifies opportunities to increase efficiencies, cost-effectiveness, quality & service
- Develops models to project impact of projects on resources
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors
- Other duties as assigned


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 6 years of project management experience which includes management of large-scope, complex projects
- Related Bachelor's degree, e.g., business, health care management
- Exceptional communication, influencing and partnering skills at all organizational levels required
- Extensive knowledge of health care issues and the health care industry
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree preferred
- Prefer project management experience in health care

Preferred Skills:
Experience Project Manager, Health Care experience preferred.

May fill at another level.

Salary Range: $32.55 - $43.99 Hourly
]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2211139-Denver-Consulting-Services,-Project-Management,-and-Program-Management-(Non-IT)
Essential Functions:
- Establishes and evangelizes the Pharmacy Data Warehousing strategic plans and objectives
- Responsible for Pharmacy BI/DW data architecture standards and governance
- Standardize data management infrastructure
- Responsible for Pharmacy data warehouse deployment and integration with source systems.
- Creates and/or approves project plans and application designs to ensure projects are aligned with standards and IT strategy. Approves standards, policies, and procedures.
- Assist Information Management leadership in identification of future projects / enhancements
- Ensure data warehouse performance meets service level agreements
- Seek to become a partner with the business and gain a working knowledge of the business
- Manage patches and upgrades to data warehouse environment
- Provides expert technical and functional leadership and problem resolution to teams
- Coordinates with multiple teams and suggests solutions in support of technology needs of the business unit or function served.
- Assigns and reviews work. Allocates appropriate resources to ensure that projects are completed within committed time and budget and are integrated with other software applications.
- Maintains working relationship and coordinates with several teams to integrate project with applications and/or initiatives.
- Coordinates communication about project status to all levels of the organization.
- Prepares and/or provides budget input for ongoing and future expenditures, monitors budget performance, and provides forecasts. Monitors departmental performance against budget.
- Coordinates and oversees recruiting, interviewing, hiring, career development, performance management, pay determination and team communication.
- Identify opportunities to improve solutions, tools, methodologies, processes and procedures
- Present the business with the possibilities available to them through data warehousing
- Collaborate with other leaders across the organization to develop best practices. Establishing partnerships with key IT partners in support of data warehousing initiatives
- Liaise with strategic vendors
- Managers must deliver commitments and must deliver on time. They will maintain a highly detailed plan and manage the progress on it, tracking all relevant metrics for each the projects and operations (Milestones, Issues lists, Operational SLAs, change management, etc)


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Master's degree in related field and/or 6 years ofequivalent work experience.
- A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible IT management experience in planning, budget/financial management, and staffing.
- A minimum of 5 years of data warehouse development experience in leadership capacity or a minimum of 5 years performing the following functions: Performing an enterprise data architecture role, including the development and enforcement of data standards and leading practices; Using data modeling techniques for large data stores; Working with business and IT personnel on data-related issues; Database design, performance tuning, and optimization; Designing and implementing enterprise data warehouses and large-scale business reporting
- Expert understanding of Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence development, and data
- Previous experience leading teams of 20+ team members.
- Experience in managing ETL, Data Modelingand DW teams.
]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2207001-Denver-Information-Technology
Essential Functions:
- Implements and maintains PACS system to include image data maintenance and image archive and display.
- Works with information technology to efficiently process data information.
- Documents system requirements; acts as a liaison between radiology staff, radiologists, and ordering physicians in designing the structure of system.
- Trains radiology staff and other users (as needed) on how to use the system; acquire electronic images; QC image data; display image data and archive image data.
- Integrates PACS system to provide efficient processes for radiology interpretation.
- Performs other duties as requested by management.
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives.
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Five years of experience in the clinical area is required.
- Three years with system implementation, maintenance, documentation and training with a radiology or similar system.
- bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Health Care Management, Radiological Technology, or related area is required.
- Equivalent experience in a related area may be substituted for education.
- Additional system experience may be substituted for the clinical experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of radiology (or similar) information systems is required, in addition to word-processing, spreadsheet/graphics and database applications.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, are required, as well as the ability to vary communication according to the expertise of the user.
- Demonstrated abilities in leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Quality assurance involvement preferred.

Preferred Skills:
Desire strong working knowledge of network communications and network principles. Familiar with Windows XP, Window 7, Linux, SQL and writing SQL statements is a plus. Knowledgeable with DICOM and DICOM structure is equally important. Previous experience with AGFA PACS and / or GE IDX RIS is strongly desired as well. Rotate schedule. Work holidays/nights/weekends.

Salary: $26.78 - $36.20 Hourly]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2203319-Denver-Imaging-and-Radiology
Essential Functions:
- Hands on experience planning, designing, and implementing Cisco's UC product line, including Unified Communications Manager, Unity, Unity Connection and Unified Contact Center Enterprise (UCCE) (preferred, but not required).
- VoIP/IPT solution consulting, design, configuration, deployment and support
- Technical Oversight of the IPTel Implementation by Professional Services Vendors.
- Consults with clients to determine telephony requirements and recommend solutions in accordance with standard system procedures
- Telephony and data problem resolution, escalation, and fourth level support coordination.
Secondary Functions:
- Experience designing and implementing complex, multisite voice deployments
- Expertise with communications protocols such as H323 / SIP / MGCP / SCCP / QoS / QSIG / T1 CAS / AMIS / G.711 / G.729.
- Hands-on experience designing and implementing HA networks CUCM, Unity, CER, UCCE, UCCX, CVP.
- Hands-on experience with Engineering Design Package development, large enterprise governance processes and Enterprise Change Management processes.
- Knowledge of ITIL processes a benefit.
- Expertise integrating Cisco solutions with other vendor products such as overhead paging systems, call accounting, call recording, etc.
- UC/IPT Consulting experience is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will have experience with a technology vendor or systems integrator selling, designing, and implementing Cisco voice systems and solutions
- Lead technical sessions with internal clients to discover requirements and develop solutions
- Prepare and evaluate RFP's, including Bill of Materials and Professional Services Estimates
- Present solutions to clients
- Mentor and develop junior engineers
- Maintain and develop relationships with clients and partners such as Cisco and our implementations vendors
- Participate in the evaluation and recommendation of new technologies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- B.A./B.S. in CS/CIS/IS/MIS/Business or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of seven years of IT / Networking / Voice Engineering experience.
- Experience with Cisco UC / Voice equipment
- Experience designing, evaluating and recommending UC/IPT solutions
- Minimum of3 years in the networking/telecommunications industry.
- Experience working with telecommunications vendors.
- Minimum of 3 years experience designing and deploying enterprise level Cisco UC/IPT solutions.
- Experience working as a team member on large construction projects
Preferred Qualifications:
- One of the following certifications: CCNP, CCVP or CCIE
- Experience with Unified Contact Center Enterprise
- Contact Center scripting experience
]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2203309-Denver-Information-Technology
Essential Functions:
- Evaluating health status through the collection & assessment of health data
- Examines & treats patients, orders & interprets diagnostic tests & makes diagnosis.
- Collects subjective & objective data.
- Analyzes, reports, & records data.
- Uses data to identify health care problems & create plan.
- Prioritizes patient's needs.
- Triages patients either in person or via telephone & implements proper course of action.
- Follows up with patients
- Evaluates emergency situations
- Practices within scope of practice perimeters as inferred by licensure, standard nursing practice, knowledge, skill level, sound clinical judgment, & KP guidelines.
- Accurately documents patient data, actions or interventions, responses, & plans for care/follow-up according to guidelines &/or standard nursing practice.
- Health teaching & counseling to patients &/or their families.
- Executing delegated med. functions which deliver aspects of care that implement & are consistent with the medical plan as prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician.
- Providing therapy & treatment that is supportive & restorative to life & well being either directly to the patient or through consultation with, delegation to (per CO State Board of Nursing rules & regulations for delegation), supervision of, or teaching others.
- APN specializing in surgery may provide pre-op & post-op care - 1st or 2nd assts during major surgery
- Refers to medical or community agencies per KP guidelines those patients who need further treatment, evaluation, or assistance.
- Review & monitor therapy & treatment patient plans.
- Initiate appropriate consultations &/or actions accordingly.
- Facilitates the coordination & integration of care between health care services; manages populations of patients to ensure appropriate utilization of health care resources.
- Leads health care team by influence/role modeling integrated effective nursing practice, exemplary service, innovation & providing outstanding support for physician practices.
- Patient advocate.
- Maintains clinical competence through attending staff development programs, is responsible for maintaining professional certification.
- Participates in monitoring quality of care according to professional standards and established criteria
- Carries out clinical & admin procedures that may be promulgated by the Health Plan
- Trains students
- Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops & sustains productive member/patient relationships
- Other duties as assigned - See Compensation Job Description
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado. Listed on the Advanced Practice Registry and is in compliance with those requirements.Must be a graduate of an RN program that meets Colorado State Board of Nursing curriculum requirements.
- Masters Degree in Nursing
- Graduation from a NLN accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- BLS required within 90 days of employment and and must be maintained as current.
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Taxonomy code required at time of hire.
- Prescriptive authority required or in progress.Must be obtained within 2 years of hire date if a newer graduate
- DEA Registration (or actively working to obtain this registration if new graduate)
- Must obtain and maintain credentialing and/or privileges both internally and externally by the affiliated hospital. Ongoing credentialing required.
- For positions in Pediatrics or a position as family nurse practitioner in a pediatric setting, education and certification required for. Pediatric nurse practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner for a Pediatric setting,
- For positions requiring the administration of procedural sedation, ACLS certification and procedural sedation competency required within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Skills:
A nurse practitioner with at least two years experience in family medicine as well as pediatrics. Must have prescriptive authority as well. Will be working every Saturday and Sunday and floating in the region the other two days/week.

Salary Range $43.01-$49.09 hourly]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2192844-Denver-Nurse-Practitioner-or-Physician-Assistant Essential Functions:
- Accountable for timelines & deliverables for multiple work streams essential to claims administration systems
- Directs project team, assigning work, resolving problems, removing barriers & tracking milestones to plan
- Prepares project plans/budgets for assigned work streams considering work scope, resources & delivery schedules
- Prepares executive presentations, project status reports, dashboards & issue reviews
- Prepares & executes risk mitigation plans
- Prepares root cause analysis of errors & prepares/implements plans to mitigate errors
- Meets w/ system stakeholders who will realize upstream & downstream impacts to understand their needs, resolve problems & build critical linkages among systems. Stakeholders may include benefits system, common membership & medical providers (BETS, CM, CPMG).
- Works to ensure positive, productive working relationships w/ all stakeholders
- Understands & directs project team to implement or configure systems consistent w/ existing platform & technical infrastructure
- Uses effective change management to ensure each phase of the project transitions to testing & production w/ minimal issues
- Finds opportunities to implement process change improvements at each phase of the project lifecycle
- Facilitates business process design to optimize system implementations
- Manages relationship w/ software vendor(s) as needed
- Other related duties as assigned
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in claims administration that demonstrates knowledge of claims adjudication, revenue cycle, benefits & contract administration, medical coding, provider contracts
- A minimum of 4 years of project management experience implementing systems in a health administration setting
- Bachelors degree, preference for business or health care administration. Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
- Advanced skills using MS Excel & Access for managing data, querying, building macros/pivot tables, etc.
- Knowledge & familiarity w/ a variety of web-based tools & systems for data input/retrieval

Salary Range: $26.78 - $36.20 Hourly
]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2186877-Denver-Consulting-Services,-Project-Management,-and-Program-Management-(Non-IT)
The Senior Configuration Analyst will understand and interpret provider contracts, benefits, authorizations and general configuration requirements to translate into Xcelys configuration components that support the claim adjudication process. The analyst will be responsible for analysis, system design and input of authorization, claims general and/plan benefit data elements in Xcelys, the host processing system, and other platform applications to support accurate and timely payment of claims.

Essential Functions:
- Performs configuration activities, which may include at least one of the following: Institutional and Provider Contracts, Benefits, Authorizations, and/or General Configuration such as System Edit Rules, Fee Schedules updates, etc.) in Diamond Claims Processing system resulting in consistent payments with the contractual provider arrangement(s) and according to the Groups Evidence of Coverage (EOC)
- Ensures the provider, authorization and benefits configuration meets established business rules and procedures
- Modifies the provider contract, authorization rules and benefit plan configuration as required
- Loads new contracts/ authorizations/ benefit configuration into Xcelys
- Uses MACESS workflow to monitor contract updates and contract(s) matrix/grid.
- Performs problem resolution of configuration issues
- Consults with relevant Contract Manger or business analyst to determine appropriate interpretation and configuration of contract terms
- Maintains detailed knowledge and understanding of Xcelys rules relative to claims payment
- Analyzes provider contracts to determine the best approach for loading data elements into the claim processing system
- Analyzes benefit explanation of coverage to determine the best approach for loading benefits plans offered, including co-pays, out-of-pocket maximums and state/regulatory benefits
- Analyzes medical management requirement to determine best approach for loading authorization rules into Xcelys
- Develops documentation and executes test plans for configuration testing and validating the accuracy of data loaded
- Performs problem resolution of configuration issues and documents results
- Coordinates research and resolution of debarred and sanctioned providers and ensures communication of required system updates to Provider Contracting and Claims Operations
- Conducts research and resolution of claim match rules and authorization rules and communicates required system updates to Medical Management


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in business, health care or other applicable field; or, 4 additional years of equivalent experience
- 3 years experience in health insurance or managed care environment
- 3 years experience in claims processing/resolution
- 2 years of the any of following: membership, benefits, provider contracts & pricing, medical reviews, referral authorizations and code review and fee schedules
- Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, design, plan, organize, coordinate, implement, and perform necessary follow-up and closure procedures for system related deliverables
- Basic understanding of relational databases
- Strong experience in documentation, research and reporting
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and listening skills
- Proficiency in medical terminology, medical coding (CPT4, ICD9, and HCPCS), provider contract concepts and common claims processing/resolution practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in system design and analysis (provider contract or benefits administration)
- Experience in claims processing
- Experience interpreting and relaying Kaiser Permanente Health Plan benefits and services
- Experience in systems testing or user acceptance testing
- Knowledgeable of state and federal regulations
- Proficiency in MS Access and query-based tools
]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 1986168-Denver-Consulting-Services,-Project-Management,-and-Program-Management-(Non-IT)
Essential Functions:
- Reviews patient's medical records to obtain & record identifying information required for cardiology testing; instructs patient in preparing for examinations & explains procedures to be performed
- Positions patient to obtain desired images in accordance w/ physician's instructions using knowledge of human anatomy
- Operates diagnostic cardiac ultrasound equipment to record structure & flow characteristics of the heart
- Reviews & modifies each echocardiogram during the procedure to obtain the highest quality exam possible
- Performs calculations & measurements to appropriately focus the exam & obtain the data needed for the particular diagnosis
- Organizes processed images, measurements, calculations & other data in a logical sequence for presentation to the physician for interpretation; consults w/ the cardiologist regarding the quality of the images & data obtained
- May read w/ physicians when appropriate
- Performs other technical duties, including EKG & prepares results for the physician's review
- Maintains appropriate quality control of all cardiac ultrasound equipment; orders & stores supplies; prepares & maintains ultrasound records & files; & schedules appointments
- May perform other duties within the department as requested
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonographer performing doppler is required
- Completion of an approved training program in Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography, & currently registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
- Ability to operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment & doppler, & perform related technical procedures
- Highly effective interpersonal & verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs
Rotate schedule

Salary Range: $]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2162405-Denver-Imaging-and-Radiology (Portions adopted from Colorado State Nurse Practice Act CRS 12-38-103).
Evaluating health status through the collection and assessment of health data CRS 12-38-103 (10). Examines and treats patients, orders and interprets diagnostic tests and makes diagnosis.
Collects subjective and objective data. Analyzes, reports, and records data. Uses data to identify health care problems and create plan. Prioritizes patient's needs. Triages patients either in person or via telephone and implements proper course of action. Patient assessment and plan of care will be reviewed by attending physician.
Provide ongoing evaluation and treatment of admitted patients in association with attending physician.
Participate in hospital rounding activities with physician and other treatment team members, including but not limited to nursing, therapy and case management.
Discharge patients from the hospital, including creating a follow up plan of care, ordering new medications, determining outpatient follow up.
Provide evaluation and management of hospitalized patients for medical issues arising when the primary treating physician or APN/PA is not available, such as during evening and night time hours. ( 'Cross cover')
Review in-basket results of laboratory and imaging studies on patients who are discharged from the hospital prior to studies resulting and take appropriate follow action as indicated. This may include forwarding important results to ordering physician, changing patient therapy and informing primary care physician of necessary follow up action.
Conducts telephone call backs to patients requiring follow-up care.
Evaluates emergency situations and initiates appropriate interventions.
Practices within scope of practice perimeters as inferred by licensure, standard nursing practice, knowledge, skill level, sound clinical judgment, and KP guidelines.
Accurately documents patient data, actions or interventions, responses, and plans for care/follow-up according to guidelines and/or standard nursing practice.
Health teaching and health counseling to patients and/or their families.
Executing delegated medical functions which deliver aspects of care that implement and are consistent with the medical plan as prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician or person acting under the physician's delegated authority.
Providing therapy and treatment that is supportive and restorative to life and well being either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation with, delegation to (per Colorado State Board of Nursing rules and regulations for delegation), supervision of, or teaching others.
APN specializing in surgery may provide preoperative and postoperative care. As first or second assistants during major surgery
Refers to medical or community agencies per Kaiser Permanente guidelines those patients who need further treatment, evaluation, or assistance.
Review and monitor therapy and treatment patient plans. Initiate appropriate consultations and/or actions accordingly.
Facilitates the coordination and integration of care between health care services; manages populations of patients to ensure appropriate utilization of health care resources.
Leads health care team by influence and role modeling integrated effective nursing practice, exemplary service, innovation and providing outstanding support for physician practices.
Patient advocate.
Maintains clinical competence through attending staff development programs, is responsible for maintaining professional certification.
Participates in planning for the delivery of clinical service
Participates in monitoring quality of care according to professional standards and establishedcriteria
Carries out clinical and administrative procedures that may be promulgated by the Health Plan
Participates in training of students and precepting of newly hired APN's/PA's
Makes members/patients and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive member/patient relationships
Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs
Builds rapport and cooperative relationships with members/patients
Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs and resolves problems
Participates in the peer review process of not only your own professional qualifications but those of your colleagues.
Participates and cooperates with colleagues both other Advanced Practice Nurses and Physicians in evaluating professional qualifications
Collaborates with articulated plan physician, and follows Health Plan policy around annual chart review and discussion between APN and physician
Performs other related duties as directed including but not limited to attendance of departmental meetings.
Collaborates effectively with all members of the care team.
Will be expected to work shifts extending throughout the 24 hour day, and will include weekends and Holiday work. Adverse work hours will be consistent with work expectation of physicians.
Perform patient education and home environment assessments

COMPLIANCE: (please do not edit) Makes members/patients and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. Builds rapport and cooperative relationship with members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs and resolves problems. Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities and the ability to understand Kaiser Permanente customer needs. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado. Listed on the Advanced Practice Registry and is in compliance with those requirements. Must be a graduate of a RN program that meets Colorado State Board of Nursing curriculum requirements.
- Masters Degree in Nursing
- Graduation from a NLN accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- BLS required within 90 days of employment and and must be maintained as current.
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Taxonomy code required at time of hire.
- Prescriptive authority required or in progress. Must be obtained within 2 years of hire date if a newer graduate
- DEA Registration (or actively working to obtain this registration if new graduate)
- Must obtain and maintain credentialing and/or privileges both internally and externally by the affiliated hospital. Ongoing credentialing required.
- For positions in Pediatrics or a position as family nurse practitioner in a pediatric setting, education and certification required for. Pediatric nurse practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner for a Pediatric setting,
- For positions requiring the administration of procedural sedation, ACLS certification and procedural sedation competency required within 90 days of hire.

THIS POSITION WILL FLOAT TO SKY RIDGE MEDICAL CENTER. Rotate schedule. Work holidays/weekends/nights. Float between departments/locations/facilities.

Salary Range $ 43.01-$49.09 hourly]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2134572-Denver-Nurse-Practitioner-or-Physician-Assistant This position consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to the applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.

Under direction of the Director, Security Governance and Risk Management:
- Facilitate processes related to Information Security Policy and Standards development and governance:
- Support development of Information Security Policy instruments, including Business and Technical Security Standards.
- Support development of implementation and communications plans for new and revised policies and standards.
- Support the operation of Information Security Policy monitoring programs.
- Advise operational teams regarding use of standards for development of security-related procedures.
- Manage the repository of Policy instruments.
- Support the activities of the Information Security Policy and Standards Focus Team as appropriate.
- Support the coordination of responses to Health Plan customer groups related to KP security practices.
- Provide support as needed to IT Compliance in collecting evidence related to security practices for internal and external audit reviews.
Working Relationships:
- KP Information Security Leaders
- KP IT Functional Areas
- National Compliance Office
- Business Information Officers
- Regional Privacy and Security Compliance Officers
- National and Regional Membership Account Teams

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in related field and/or 4 years of equivalent experience
- A minimum of12 years of experience in analysis of business processes and business case development to support IT solutions.
- Professional certification(s) desired (CISSP, CISM, and/or CISA)
- Basic understanding of healthcare, financial analysis, and demonstrated competencies in teamwork, customer service, analytical and organizational skills
- 5 or more years of experience working as an IT or technical communication professional with an emphasis on production of deliverables such as policies, standards, and procedures. In addition, the ideal candidate will have 3 or more years experience (may be concurrent) producing deliverables related to the policy and technical aspects of information security disciplines and governance
- Experience with CobiT, ISO27002, ITIL, FFIEC, GLBA, HIPAA, etc.
- Experience with GRC or policy management methodologies, tools and enablers in the financial services or healthcare sector (e.g., Agiliance, Archer, BWise, BPS, Chase Cooper, Paisley, etc.)
- Strong thought leadership in technical communication
- Strong project management skills
- Advanced written and verbal communication and presentation skills with the ability to produce deliverables requiring minimal editing
- Excellent leadership, teamwork and client service skills
- Demonstrated integrity within a professional environment
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2065588-Denver-Information-Technology
Provides documentation review, coding, & data abstracting of medical service documentation to ensure that KP Colorado receives appropriate reimbursement & conforms to applicable guidelines & regulations. Serves as a technical coder for all specialties.Makes members/patients & their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops & sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, & needs. Builds rapport & cooperative relationship w/ members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs & resolves problems.

Essential Functions:
- Required to research & assign Hospital surgical procedures (CPT-4), diagnosis (ICD-9CM), & procedures (CPT-4 & HCPCS) based on review of the entire medical record
- Ability to research, analyze and/or review detailed & high complexity code edits & transactions within the KP Resolute system
- Provides additional support to the coding staff by resolving complex cases & issues
- Contributes to the development & maintenance of specialty specific education materials
- Maintains current knowledge of coding conventions, guidelines, updates, & regulations governing government & third party billing to ensure that KP Colorado coding & documentation meets regulatory guidelines & audit standards, & results in appropriate reimbursement
- Must meet & maintain departmental quality & production standards
- Participates as needed in the testing & training of new system applications
- Collaborates w/ clinical & non-clinical groups, to develop, implement & communicate specific coding & documentation guidelines that will fulfill the internal needs for complete & consistent clinical data
- Serves as coding expert on various committees as requested
- Supports compliance & KP's Code of Conduct by adhering to federal & state laws & regulations, accreditation & license requirements, by policies & procedures
- Responds appropriately to observed fraud & abuse
- Performs other duties assigned
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 4 years of outpatient or inpatient coding experience using ICD-9, CPT-4 and HCPCS
- AAPC or AHIMA certification required
- Maintain a minimum of 6 months sustained 95% accuracy in current position for internal employees in the coding department
- Successful completion of a coding and surgical coding assessment test
- Must maintain all certifications required by this position
- Ability to understand the clinical content of a health record including research & analysis of complicated records
- Ability to abstract & assign all codes to surgical procedures performed
- Above average written & communication skills w/ the ability to present, explain, & write information in a clear, concise, & organized format
- Ability to work w/ a variety of health care professionals at all levels
- Ability to communicate w/ physicians & non-physician staff w/ a commitment to provide quality customer service
- Knowledge of medical specialties, including clinical conditions seen & procedures performed
- Ability to use spreadsheet & word processing applications
- Customer service skills, customer focus abilities & the ability to understand KP customer needs

Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of electronic medical record systems preferred

Salary Range: $22.47 - $25.49 Hourly
]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:00:00 GMT 2060656-Denver-Accounting-Finance-and-Actuarial-Services
Essential Functions:
- Manages moderately complex projects or multiple simple projects.
- Develops solutions that align with strategic direction and standards.
- Completes components of the business case.
- Negotiates agreement on project schedule and budgets.
- Applies methods or recognized equivalents appropriate to the specific needs fo the project/client.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field or four years of equivalent experience.
- Minimum Five years Project Management experience.
- Understand all project life cycle phases and applies knowledge in the delivery of at least one phase of the project delivery life cycle.
- Understands and applies knowledge of change management process on projects.
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification required or equivalent work experience specific to this area.
]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:00:00 GMT 2027495-Denver-Consulting-Services,-Project-Management,-and-Program-Management-(Non-IT)
Audits medical records & provides feedback to physician & non-physician staff for outpatient and/or inpatient professional fee services to ensure that KP Colorado is compliant w/ applicable guidelines & regulations. Builds & maintains a professional relationship w/ internal & external customers. Considers how actions and/or plans will affect internal & external customers; responds quickly to resolve problems & meet customer needs.

Essential Functions:
- Performs audits of documentation & coding of inpatient and/or outpatient professional fee services
- Analyzes results & identifies patterns, trends & variations in coding & documentation practices
- Presents feedback to physician & non-physician staff on documentation & appropriate coding of diagnoses, procedures, modifiers & E&M services & offers recommendations for improvement
- Develops & presents training for physician & non-physician staff at the team or individual level as needed
- Able to interpret & apply national & state coding guidelines to ensure accurate documentation & coding
- Maintains a sustained level of coding accuracy & productivity to support auditing & feedback schedules & comply w/ department standards
- Maintains current knowledge of coding conventions, updates, government regulations & third party billing requirements
- Performs other duties as assigned
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors



Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 4 years of experience in outpatient or inpatient professional coding using ICD-9, CPT-4 & HCPCS to include 2 years of performing coding audits & providing feedback to facilitate improvement of documentation & coding based on the audit results
- HS diploma or equivalent
- AHIMA or AAPC coding certification required
- Internal applicants must maintain a minimum of 6 months of sustained 95% accuracy in their current position in the coding department
- Must pass internal assessment test
- Demonstrated ability to understand the clinical content of a health record including the most complicated records
- Must possess a thorough knowledge of coding conventions, governmental regulations, & third party billing requirements as well as pharmacology indications for drug usage & related adverse reactions, ancillary testing (laboratory, radiology, etc.), anatomy, physiology, & medical terminology
- Excellent written & oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to explain, in writing or orally, complex information in a clear, concise, & organized format
- Must be able to work w/ a variety of health care professionals at all levels
- Ability to communicate w/ physician & non-physician staff w/ a commitment to provide quality customer service
- Previous experience using MS Office products to include Excel, Word & PowerPoint
- Familiarity w/ electronic medical record systems required
- Must maintain all certifications required by this position
- Must be able to work independently & in a team environment
- Position requires travel to multiple KP facilities within the Denver Metro area
Salary Range $27.67-$32.54]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT 1793743-Denver-Accounting-Finance-and-Actuarial-Services Essential Functions:
- Performs & reports accurate & timely clinical laboratory tests in various sections of the laboratory
- Maintains accurate documentation in accordance w/ accrediting body & laboratory policy
- Analyzes & appraises lab results relative to each other & to the pertinent QA data
- Solves problems & makes independent decisions
- Assists others w/ more difficult procedures
- Recognizes various age-related needs & provides age appropriate care as indicated
- Trains & orients new employees
- Participates in quality assurance activities
- Performs & documents quality control
- Recognizes & resolves variances from normal
- Documents quality improvement activities according to protocol
- Assists clinicians in resolving quality concerns
- Collaborates w/ supervisor to identify, develop & implement process improvements
- Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration & makes minor repairs to instrumentation
- Performs specimen collection procedures & processes specimens for tracking & transport as needed
- Uses personal protective equipment appropriately & demonstrates safe work practices in accordance w/ laboratory & company policy
- Maintains a clean & safe work environment
- Contributes to a cost-effective laboratory operation & helps maintain an adequate supply inventory
- Assists manager in scheduling as needed
- Participates in interviewing & selecting potential candidates for hiring
- Prepares for & participates in the accrediting body inspection process
- Reviews test results in accordance w/ regulatory guidelines
- Oversees point-of-care testing areas & ensures compliance w/ accrediting agencies
- Uses computer systems as required & according to company & departmental procedures
- Has positive customer interactions & demonstrates good service recovery skills
- Performs other duties as assigned


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Associate degree & current certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician registered w/ or currently eligible for registry w/ the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or its equivalent
- Must obtain certification within 12 months of hire
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills

Skills Preferred:
Recent Microbiology experience required. Rotate schedule, work holidays and weekends.
]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:00:00 GMT 1535972-Denver-Laboratory