http://kpcareers.org/maryland-jobs en Essential Functions:
- Supervises assigned staff to include interviewing, hiring, training, disciplining, evaluation, counseling & terminating in conformance w/ the established EEO goals, personnel policies & appropriate union contracts.
-Develops procedures, systems & performance st&ards for the Transcription Department. Maintains high level of proficiency of the transcriptionists to oversee all aspects of medical terminology.
-Collaborates w/ the Radiology supervisors, Surgery Center Managers, Trancriptionist Operating Managers, & physicians North & South of the River to plan & facilitate the provision of transcribing services.
-Promotes good employee relations & assures an environment that is conducive to job satisfaction & high level of staff morale.
-Coaches staff in the performance of their jobs to assure that measurable goals & objectives are achieved.
-Reviews quality of work, proofreading, & revisions of transcribed reports. Assists staff as necessary to ensure timely & accurately transcribed medical reports.
- Directs incoming & outgoing workload using the Manager's console to direct system activity & work assignments.
- Transcribes Radiology, Specialty reports, Operative reports, & letters as necessary to balance workload.
-Maintains teaching file for easy retrieval of information & added diagnostic modualities. Implements procedures for quality control.
-Participates in long range planning.
-Ensures adherence by staff to maintain confidentiality of all dictations transcribed internally.
-Maintains orderliness & cleanliness of work area by end of shift.
- Develops & manages resources to include payroll, non-payroll & equipment budgets. Evaluates departmental operations budgetary needs & provides recommendations to the Director of Operations.
- Reviews staffing needs for Transcription on a regular basis. Assists in the projection of future needs, taking into consideration productivity & budgetary data as requested.
-Plans, directs & participates in employee orientation & training programs for new & existing transcription staff.
-Conducts monthly departmental meeting w/ Transcription staff.
-Orders supplies ensuring adequate levels are maintained in the facility. Arranges for necessary equipment maintenance & repair, equipment upgrades & new purchases. Reports equipment malfunction: assures that dictating & transcribing equipment is maintained in constant state of readiness. Assures that tapes are of adequate quality & other dictating medium operates at maximum levels. Develops & issues management reports for service.
-Maintains statistics analyzing productivity, staffing & evaluation of departmental performance.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 5 years of medical terminology/transcription work experience in all medical, surgical, radiological & pathological specialties are required.
-Minimum of 2years as Lead-Transcriptionist or prior supervisory experience is required.
- High School Diploma is required.
- Registry w/ the American Association of Medical Transcriptionist.
- Familiarity w/ purchasing & payroll procedures, as well as policies & procedure guidelines is required.
- Knowledge of advanced medical terminology is required.
- Knowledge of Lanier Dictating System/software & Voice Writer System control unit & computer systems: & word processing is required.
- Knowledge of theory & principles of effective supervision is required.
]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2452375-Maryland-Medical-Records Essential Functions:
- Performs technical services & operations for the preparation of surgical pathology specimens which includes specimen entry ensuring accurate identification of these specimens. Performs all related pre-analytic functions, specimen handling protocols & documentation of all related tasks.
- Performs dissection & gross dictation of surgical pathology specimens under the direct supervision of the Pathologist which will include appropriate dictations & diagrams relating to the specimens.Numbering tissue cassettes appropriately & loading the tissue processor w/ said specimens. Maintain tissue inventories & discard residual tissue specimens at appropriate intervals & maintain up-to-date inventories & records relating to tissues. Sequester tissue samples flagged for specimen retention. Maintain surgical pathology gross dissection manual w/ input from the Anatomic Pathology Manager & Pathologists to update as necessary.
- Performs technical services & operations for the proper analytical processing & testing of surgical pathology specimens including dehydrating, clearing & impregnating tissues using a tissue processor. Embedding w/ proper orientation processed tissues in molten paraffin. Ensuring correct & proper microtomy of paraffin-embedded tissues utilizing proper microtomy & floatation batch techniques & protocols established by the service resulting in proper mounting of paraffin sections on glass slides. Utilizes both manual & automated routine staining schedules established by the service resulting in a quality Hematoxylin & Eosin stained tissue slide. Utilizes both manual & automated cover-slipping protocols. Ensures that all stained slides are distributed to pathologists in an efficient & timely manner.
- Performs ancillary analytical testing to include histochemical & immunohistochemical staining.
- Troubleshoots assays & all related instrumentation. Maintains & revises as needed all related technical policies & procedures including instrument/equipment maintenance by maintaining equipment quality control & preventive maintenance.
- Performs all related quality control & assurance as directed by the Quality Assurance Manager. This includes all post-analytical tasks as required.
- Performs material management functions including equipment justification/selection, inventory/supply coordination. Orders & maintains adequate & appropriate/cost-effective supplies & reagents for the service. Assists the Anatomic Pathology Manager, Business Manager, &/or Chief Financial Officer in the reconciliation & audit of invoices/bills as needed.
- Assists the Anatomic Pathology Manager in cost analysis, operating & staffing budgets.
- Assists the Anatomic Pathology Manager in workload analysis reports to include daily workload dem& & recording of various related technical activities.
- Maintains service filing systems to include specimen, paraffin-blocked tissue(s), prepared slides, service records, & all related documents as established by the service.
- Enters & retrieves data using computer applications.
- Enforces proper chemical & biological hygiene practices & contributes to the Safety Committee’s effort to provide a safe & compliant working environment.
- Please review entire job description for additional job functions.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in a full surgical support (inpatient or outpatient) histology laboratory preferred.
- Completion of an approved structured histotechnician or histotechnology program or equivalent knowledge as defined by Federal/State regulations.
- HT or HTL (ASCP) Certification required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Gross dissection & dictation experience.
- Bachelor’s degree.
]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2452351-Rockville-Laboratory
Essential Functions:
- Ensures the efficient day-to-day operations of the HIMS departments within a cluster. Establish procedures & practices within organizational policies & service standards & ensure the prompt resolution of internal customer & member concerns.
- Supervise HIMS staff, including hiring, training & development, coaching, counseling & evaluating, in conformance with EEO/AA goals, personnel policies & union contracts. Ensure effective staff utilization to meet staffing & workload requirements within budgetary guidelines. Monitors work performance of subordinates & reports to upper level management, as required. Oversee & monitor the release of health information in response to both internal & external requests for patient information, ensuring compliance with privacy & confidentiality guidelines & regulations.
- Participates in the development & implementation of HIMS policies & procedures, operations & automated systems providing medical information to KPMAS staff & providers.
- Participates in interdepartmental, service areas & regional meetings & on committees & task forces to develop & implement programs & processes to achieve current & future goals & objectives.
- Serves as primary resource on HIMS issues to health care teams & providers, providing technical expertise, training, education & guidance to ensure accurate & complete documentation of patient health information.
- Collects, analyzes & reports data on a periodic basis to monitor the performance of the HIMS function. Initiate initiatives to improve the quality & efficiency of health information services.
- Maintains working knowledge & training of all information systems & applications utilized within HIMs to support department operations.
- Serves as a technical resource to the HIMS function in other centers throughout the region if needed.
- Performs other duties & accepts responsibility as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 3 years of work experience in a health care environment, including at least 1 year of supervision required.
- Bachelor's degree in Health Information Technology/Business or related field or equivalent (additional 4 years) combination of education & work experience required.
- Registered Health Information Technician (formerly ART) certification required.
- Demonstrated attention to detail & administrative skills required.
- Demonstrated competence with word processing software required (preferably in a Windows NT/MS Office environment).

Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 years in a health information function preferred.
- Membership in the HIMS national association (AHIMA) preferred.
- Candidates who are eligible but not certified are required to enroll in an accredited program within 90 days & must pass the examination within 2 years of their start date in the position.]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2452339-Largo-Medical-Records Essential Functions:
- Administers all oral and injecting medications in the assigned clinical area. Ensures narcotics and drug supplies are available in the assigned clinical area and assures the proper security of all narcotics and controlled substances according to KP standards and applicable regulatory laws. Initiates and monitors IV therapy to therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
- Provides ongoing assurance of functional emergency equipment and adequate emergency drug supplies. Responds to emergency situations throughout medical facility. Documents emergency situation to supervisor.
- Coordinates, implements, and evaluates patient teaching plans for areas of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, anticoagulant therapy, therapeutic diet instruction, weight control, and other areas as designated.
- Sets-up, performs, and/or assists with procedures as appropriate.
- Coordinates recovery care of patients post sedation. Ensures safety measures are instituted for all compromised patients receiving care.
- Triages walk-in patients as needed or assigned.
- Supervises patient flow and directs other clinical support staff in the delivery of patient care within the Health Care Team (HCT).Acts as a resource person to LPNs and Clinic Assistants.
- Acts as patient advocate and resolves problem within HCT. Brings unresolved issues to Clinical Coordinator's attention if unresolved within the team.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of current experience HMO or ambulatory setting is required.
- Experience in IV therapy is required.
- Current RN license in appropriate jurisdiction is required.
- Current CPR certification is required
- Passed a standard medication test is required.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
Preferred Qualifications:
-BSN is preferred.
]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2452317-Washington-DC-Nursing-Licensed
The Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for utilization review, discharge planning & transitions in care, in collaboration w/ MAPMG rounder in acute or alternative settings of care.
Essential Functions:
- Utilization Review. According to department policy, procedure & protocols, consistently apply & verbally communicate approved utilization review criteria & guidelines for services delivered in acute or alternative care settings.
- Eligibility & Benefit Verification. Confirm eligibility status & ensure the appropriate administration of benefits in accordance w/ department policies & procedures.
- Assessing Right Venue of Care w/ Hospitalist. Collaboration w/ Hospitalist to assess the appropriate level of care for patients (i.e., Medical Unit, Surgical Unit, Tele Unit, TCU, ICU) & post- (Home, Continuum or Community-based Services) hospitalization.
- Coordination of Care. Driving patient care plan through assuring daily plan is executed, & management of transitions & post-hospital care.
- Effective Discharge Planning. Prompt, clinically appropriate discharge planning beginning at time of admission.
- Variance Management. Timely steps in identification of delays in throughput, escalation to correct delays, & recording delays to identify patterns & trends that will require corrective actions.
- Quality Screening. Demonstrate competency to assess all aspects of care across the continuum for variations from quality & utilization standards.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience in acute hospital utilization review or equivalent required.
- RN License in jurisdiction where assigned required
- CPR certification required.
- New Hire:
o Successful completion of PCC Orientation & Assessment of Critical Skills.
o Passing score on inter-rater reliability.
- Annually:
o Successful completion of PCC Assessment of Critical Skills.
o Passing score on inter-rater reliability.
- Ability to effectively communicate.
- Ability to conform to established policies & procedures.
- Ability to analytically problem solve & make decisions.
- Ability to tolerate & cope w/ ambiguity.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively & clearly present information through the written word, to influence or persuade others through oral presentation in positive or negative circumstances, & to listen well.
- Demonstrated ability to write clearly, legibly, & effectively, to present ideas & document activities, to read & interpret written information.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Recent acute care, case management, or home health experience preferred.
- B.S.N. preferred.

Preferred Skiils:
Acute Care Hospital Case Management and Utilization Experience 2 + years. Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills.]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2452391-Baltimore-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Evaluate patients & render care, w/ in the scope of practice outlined by state statue, in an outpatient setting.
- Perform examination of patients, obtain/document information regarding patient history & assist in procedures in the outpatient setting.
- Teach, counsel & assist patients & families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities & preventative behaviors.
- Evaluated & modify healthcare plans as related to patient compliance & outcomes, independently & under the supervision of a physician.
- Order, perform & interpret screening & diagnostic procedures & test, & appropriately communicate & document information.
- Maintain detailed & confidential medical records in accordance w/ established protocol.
- Ensure regulatory compliance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 1 year of experience as a Physician Assistant in an acute care setting.
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant training program.
- Board Certification from NCCPA - renewed every 6 years
- State licensure valid in jurisdiction where assigned
- National Provider Identification (NPI) required
- Enrollment in PECOS required
- Written practice agreement with a supervising physician (on file in the Kaiser Permanente
- Physician Professional Quality Assurance Office (PPQA) and the appropriate State Board)
- Current or pending prescription authority including DEA & CLS required if authorized to prescribe controlled substances.
- Current BLS & ACLS certification from American Heart Association.
- The practitioner will be assigned to a specific location every day depending on surgical cases (ie. at hospitals and ASC) and clinic need which will be determined by the Area Service Chief.
- Location assignments will be made monthly whenever possible, according to access needs; assignment sites may be changed on short notice.
- See Functional & Environmental Evaluation (FEE) Form.
- This is a physically and emotionally demanding job requiring significant commitment to learning new skills as well as prolonged standing (up to 6 hours at an operation table)

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree preferred.
]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2447888-Gaithersburg-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Evaluate patients & render care, w/ in the scope of practice outlined by state statue, in an outpatient setting.
- Perform examination of patients, obtain/document information regarding patient history & assist in procedures in the outpatient setting.
- Teach, counsel & assist patients & families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities & preventative behaviors.
- Evaluated & modify healthcare plans as related to patient compliance & outcomes, independently & under the supervision of a physician.
- Order, perform & interpret screening & diagnostic procedures & test, & appropriately communicate & document information.
- Maintain detailed & confidential medical records in accordance w/ established protocol.
- Ensure regulatory compliance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 1 year of experience as a Physician Assistant in an acute care setting.
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant training program.
- Board Certification from NCCPA - renewed every 6 years
- State licensure valid in jurisdiction where assigned
- National Provider Identification (NPI) required
- Enrollment in PECOS required
- Written practice agreement with a supervising physician (on file in the Kaiser Permanente
- Physician Professional Quality Assurance Office (PPQA) and the appropriate State Board)
- Current or pending prescription authority including DEA & CLS required if authorized to prescribe controlled substances.
- Current BLS & ACLS certification from American Heart Association.
- The practitioner will be assigned to a specific location every day depending on surgical cases (ie. at hospitals and ASC) and clinic need which will be determined by the Area Service Chief.
- Location assignments will be made monthly whenever possible, according to access needs; assignment sites may be changed on short notice.
- See Functional & Environmental Evaluation (FEE) Form.
- This is a physically and emotionally demanding job requiring significant commitment to learning new skills as well as prolonged standing (up to 6 hours at an operation table)

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree preferred.
]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2447889-Maryland-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
-Plans, organizes & directs the work of the Sterile Processing Units, to include the safe, efficient decontamination, preparation & sterilization of all reprocessed instrumentation & equipment.
- Oversees the sterilization of all equipment from outlying patient care areas to include the training & monitoring of off-site instrument handling.
- Supervises sterile processing staff including hiring, training & development, coaching, counseling, scheduling & evaluating, in conformance w/ EEO/AA goals, personnel policies & union contracts.
- Participates in interdepartmental, service area & regional meetings & committees & task forces to develop & implement programs & processes to achieve strategic objectives.
- Establishes, interprets & applies policies & procedures for the decontamination, cleaning, sterilization & processing of sterile trays, procedure trays, case carts & surgical equipment; coordinates development & modification of policies & procedures w/ department administrators in the operating room & other user departments.
- Develops & administers in-service training on sterile processing techniques & procedures; determines competencies required & establishes methods for determining competency in consultation w/ the Director of Perioperative Services.
- Participates in the preparation & administration of the Sterile Processing Units' budgets; evaluates equipment, supply & staffing requirements; oversees the requisitioning of surgical tools & implements & supplies; establishes & maintains procedures for rotation & inventory control of supplies & equipment.
- Reviews efficiency & effectiveness of unit operations.
- Assures proper preventive maintenance of equipment; establishes maintenance & replacement schedules; establishes & maintains quality control & infection control policies & procedures & other procedures required by regulatory or licensing agencies.
- Maintains records; prepares a variety of correspondence & reports, including all documentation of sterilization practices, competencies, all in accordance w/ CMS, APIC, AORN & IHASCHM guidelines.


Qualifications:

Schedule Details:
- Rotating schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 8 years of experience as a surgical technician/technologist.
- 3 years of progressively responsible managerial experience in decontamination, sterilization and processing of surgical trays and carts in an acute care or ambulatory surgical setting.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience related to sterile processing and Perioperative Services.
- Proof of completion of a Central Sterile Training Course and current certification as a Certified Central Sterile Supply Technician (CRCST)
]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2447916-Gaithersburg-Health-care-and-Hospital-Operations Essential Functions:
- Greets members at counter or over the telephone, verifies member's eligibility status, & receives prescriptions from members for pharmaceuticals.
- Enters prescription information into computer system & prints labels for use by pharmacist.
- Receives payment according to terms of members' plan.
- Selects requested drugs from Baker cell dispenser or counts drugs from pharmacy shelf.
- Reconstitutes medications by mixing w/ fluids.
- Prepares intravenous prescriptions, topical ointments, & other drugs by mixing prescribed dosages.
- Attaches labels to container for review by pharmacist.
- Calls members to pick-up completed prescription.
- Receives payment for over-the-counter medications & medical supplies selected by members.
- Answers routine inquiries from members regarding health plan drug coverage, prices, & related issues.
- Identifies situations when patient should speak w/ pharmacist regarding use of drugs & asks pharmacist to speak to member.
- Orders & stocks drugs & supplies, assembles drugs & supplies for clinical departments, stocks crash carts, & performs other inventory duties.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Successful completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program or US Military program OR one year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
- Compliance w/ all state board of pharmacy rules & licensing requirements where applicable required.
- Active CPHT certification required. (Pharmacy students are exempted from the CPHT requirement where applicable).
]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2441742-Frederick-Hagerstown-Pharmacy Essential Functions:
- Analyses patient care & services needs in a manner that facilitates the achievement of both a high level of customer satisfaction & the attainment of organizational care & service initiatives.
- Reviews prescribe medications & dosages to ensure that therapy is safe & effective for the patient's condition. Utilizes patient profiles to identify clinically significant drug allergies & drug interactions. Processes & labels prescriptions w/ proper identification data & directions for patient use. Compounds & dispenses medications accurately.
- Provides advice & consultation to patients regarding side effects drug interactions, specific storage requirement & complete directions for use. Monitors designated patients' compliance & response to drug therapy to improve individual patient outcomes.
- Routinely communicates w/ providers to influence the use of formulary medications in compliance w/ clinical protocols, target drug initiatives & pre-authorized therapeutic substitutions. Documents all clinical interventions using approved forms.
- Demonstrates proficiency in operating automated systems for prescription order entry, patient profile review or retrieval of clinical or statistical data. Maintains proper records relating to medication profiles, prescription files, controlled substances records, non-formulary records & other legal & departmental record & procedures. Demonstrates proficiency w/ the Point of Service (POS) cash register system & cash management procedures.
- Serves as a liaison to assigned clinical care team as demonstrated by problem solving skills on medication related issues, input on education matters relating to medications & fostering interdepartmental coordination on pharmaceutical care initiatives.
- Maintains professional competency through attendance & participation in clinical team meetings & ACPE accredited continuing education programs. Assists in the training & education of pharmacy students & technicians.
- Participates in departmental quality improvement initiatives & contributes to team or departmental projects directed toward the achievement of improved service efficiency & patient outcomes.
Secondary Functions:


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- BS in pharmacy or pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy required.
- Licensed to practice pharmacy in assigned jurisdiction required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year experience as a pharmacist in an outpatient clinic, hospital or retail pharmacy.
- Completion of an ASHP accredited pharmacy residency program.
- IV or Home IV experience.
]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2441741-Rockville-Pharmacy Essential Functions:
- Greets members at counter or over the telephone, verifies member's eligibility status, & receives prescriptions from members for pharmaceuticals.
- Enters prescription information into computer system & prints labels for use by pharmacist.
- Receives payment according to terms of members' plan.
- Selects requested drugs from Baker cell dispenser or counts drugs from pharmacy shelf.
- Reconstitutes medications by mixing w/ fluids.
- Prepares intravenous prescriptions, topical ointments, & other drugs by mixing prescribed dosages.
- Attaches labels to container for review by pharmacist.
- Calls members to pick-up completed prescription.
- Receives payment for over-the-counter medications & medical supplies selected by members.
- Answers routine inquiries from members regarding health plan drug coverage, prices, & related issues.
- Identifies situations when patient should speak w/ pharmacist regarding use of drugs & asks pharmacist to speak to member.
- Orders & stocks drugs & supplies, assembles drugs & supplies for clinical departments, stocks crash carts, & performs other inventory duties.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Schedule Details:
- Rotating schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Successful completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program or US Military program OR one year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
- Compliance w/ all state board of pharmacy rules & licensing requirements where applicable required.
- Active CPHT certification required. (Pharmacy students are exempted from the CPHT requirement where applicable).
]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2441739-Gaithersburg-Pharmacy Essential Functions:
- Review & code work queues, charge review session including all surgical & specialty services within the work queues as assigned by applying coding principles for correct coding, including sequencing.
- Query providers for clarification of incomplete or ambiguous documentation as appropriate & monitor inbasket messages for timely responses.
- Evaluates & identifies front end & back end error trends for training needs & brings them to the attention of the supervisor.
- Communicate & participates in departmental meetings & initiatives involving Coding & the Revenue Cycle Enhancement process.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience in a health care setting is required.
-1 year of coding experience is required.
- 2 years of medical terminology required.
- 2 years of customer service experience is required.
- 2 years of knowledge in coding practices is required.
- 2 years of knowledge of compliance & regulatory requirements is required.
- High School diploma is required.
- CPC or CCS-P is required.
- Ability to work w/ & maintain confidentiality of physician, patient, patient account & personnel data is required.
- Effective verbal & written communication skills, as well as, strong interpersonal skills is required.
- Ability to effectively abstract medical information to determine the correct data is required.
- Strong data management skills including proficiency in MS Office applications is required.
- New Hire:
-Successful completion of Assessment of Critical Coding Skills.
- 80% or higher passing score.
- Annually:
- Successful completion of Assessment of Critical Coding Skills.
- 80% or higher passing score.
]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2441734-Maryland-Medical-Records Essential Functions:
- Prepares work schedules to assure that sufficient number of staff is available for patient appointments.
- Assures that staff explains CT or MRI procedures to patients & that consent forms are obtained.
- Provides training & guidance to assure that equipment is properly & safely operated.
- Assists staff to confirm that images meet requirements of radiologists.
- Performs quality control for procedures & equipment. Documents systems failures & variances in the appropriate logbook & arranges for service when necessary.
- Makes arrangements for maintenance & repair of CT or MRI equipment by contractor.
- Orders equipment, film, & supplies & assures that inventories are properly managed.
- Assures that patient information files are prepared & filed correctly.
- Reviews & submits reports showing the number & type of examinations conducted.
- Performs duties as a CT or MRI Technologist as required.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 3 years recent experience as a CT or MRI technologist required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Graduation from an accredited ARRT program or CT or MRI certificate program required.
- Being current in ARRT or ARMRIT CEU requirements required. - Certification by American Registry of Radiologic Technology required.
- Advanced ARRT certification in CT or MRI required.
- CPR certification required.
- Venipuncture competency check off w/in 3 months of hire required.
]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2436986-Gaithersburg-Imaging-and-Radiology
Provides quality patient care for post-operative patients, in accordance with nursing Philosophy and approved standards.
Essential Functions:
- Performs w/in the established standard of post-anesthesia and critical care nursing.
- Utilizes the Standard of care in the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of the surgical patient in the delivery of post-operative nursing care.
- Formulates care plans based on individual assessment of physiologic functions & problems identified pre-operatively & intra-operatively.
- Provides nursing care Utilizing Clinical knowledge & expertise, reacting immediately to adverse physiological changes w/in seconds, to reverse and revive the patient's physiological functions.
- Renders nursing care following aseptic techniques.
- Assembles & communicates appropriate information in verbal or written reports in order to maintain continuity of care.
- Executes proper use of equipment & supplies used in recovery room area.
- Participates in the Surgery Department's Quality Assurance Program.
- Promotes personal & professional growth by actively participating in continuing education programs.
- Participates in the professionalism of the Operating Room by showing Courtesy, compassion respect & adherence to the standards.
- Assumes other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 2 years current recovery room or critical care experience required.
- Current RN licensure in appropriate jurisdiction required.
- CPR required.
- ACLS certification required.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
- Good oral and written communication skills required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in IV insertion and therapy preferred.

Preferred Skills:
- Two years of Recovery Room or Critical care experience.]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439725-Gaithersburg-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Prepares & interprets monthly internal financial statements (consolidated & nonconsolidated), monthly & year-end external Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) & quarterly year-end Statutory Financial Reports.
- Performs analytic review & prepares variance analyses. Interprets results for supervisors & managers. Prepares trend analyses using computer models & graphs. Prepares ongoing & special management reports from financial data.
- Reviews automated books of original entry for all entities & ensures that entries posted are made in accordance w/ GAAP.Assists management in reading/interpreting financial reports. Assists in maintaining the automated general ledger system reports.
- Prepares computer generated schedules & work papers for external/internal auditors, as well as, for federal/state regulators & facilitates the audits.Prepares & reviews journal entries for major accounts in order to generate accurate financial statements.Prepares, reviews & analyzes computer generated account reconciliations. Maintains the Division's chart of accounts in accordance w/ corporate guidelines.
- Prepares tax filings for various jurisdictions.
- Provides training, coaching & work assignments to Accounting Technicians, Accountant I (s), & Accountant II (s).


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
-3 years of experience as an Accountant II in a large corporate accounting department or 5 years w/ a large public accounting firm required.
-Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or equivalent years of experience in related field required.
-Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), & Statutory Accounting Principles required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA or MBA strongly preferred.
- Proven general ledger accounting experience (preparing journal entries, ledger account reconciliation, variance analysis, month-end close process) in the accounting department of a large organization with progressively increasing levels of responsibility. Experience with accounting for investments, cash and bank account reconciliation, and familiarity with statutory accounting. Detail and results oriented, ability to meet deadlines consistently, advanced Excel and Access skills.
]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439735-Rockville-Accounting,-Finance,-and-Actuarial-Services
To coordinate and monitor care of patients in the assigned clinical area.
Essential Functions:
- Administers all oral and injecting medications in the assigned clinical area. Ensures narcotics and drug supplies are available in the assigned clinical area and assures the proper security of all narcotics and controlled substances according to KP standards and applicable regulatory laws. Initiates and monitors IV therapy to therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
- Provides ongoing assurance of functional emergency equipment and adequate emergency drug supplies. Responds to emergency situations throughout medical facility. Documents emergency situation to supervisor.
- Coordinates, implements, and evaluates patient teaching plans for areas of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, anticoagulant therapy, therapeutic diet instruction, weight control, and other areas as designated.
- Sets-up, performs, and/or assists with procedures as appropriate.
- Coordinates recovery care of patients post sedation. Ensures safety measures are instituted for all compromised patients receiving care.
- Triages walk-in patients as needed or assigned.
- Supervises patient flow and directs other clinical support staff in the delivery of patient care within the Health Care Team (HCT).Acts as a resource person to LPNs and Clinic Assistants.
- Acts as patient advocate and resolves problem within HCT. Brings unresolved issues to Clinical Coordinator's attention if unresolved within the team.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of current experience HMO or ambulatory setting is required.
- Experience in IV Therapy is required.
- Current RN license in appropriate jurisdiction is required.
- Current CPR certification is required
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
- Passed a standard medication test is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- B.S.N. is preferred.
Preferred Skills:
-Infectious Disease experience preferred.
-Licensure in Maryland/DC preferred.]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2083974-Rockville-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Greets patient, confirms image to be taken, & explains x-ray procedure to patient.
- Reviews patient’s medical history prior to performing x-ray procedure & confirms that patient has signed a contrast media consent form if needed.
- Takes x-ray exposures of patient following protocol for position of body, intensity of radiation, & time of exposure.
- Processes film & inspects images to determine that images meet the requirements of radiologist.
- Maintains equipment & examination room, stores film, & keeps inventory of related supplies.
- Prepares patient information files showing patient’s name, date of x-ray, referring physician, & number of exposures.
- Prepares & submits reports showing the number & type of x-rays.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent education.
- Completion of formal training in radiologic technology.
- RT certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology required.
- Licensed in appropriate jurisdiction required.
- CPR certification required.
- In order to work effectively w/ patients, must have effective interpersonal & communication skills & be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, & see.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience as a radiologic technologist preferred.
]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2436921-Baltimore-Imaging-and-Radiology Essential Functions:
- Utilizes the standard of care in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the surgical patient in the delivery of perioperative nursing care during the surgical process.
- Directs the coordination of efforts of the OR team members in rendering perioperative nursing care while in the roll of the circulating, scrub, pre-op or recovery nurse.
- Develops a perioperative nursing care plan on each surgical patient.
- Ensures a safe supportive environment for staff, physicians and patients.
- Assembles and communicates appropriate information in verbal or written reports in order to maintain continuity of care in the perioperative nursing process.
- Maintains current skill and knowledge of surgical procedures and principles of sterile techniques.
- Executes proper use, care, handling and processing of equipment, supplies and instrumentation used in the area of surgical specialty.
- Participates in operating room Quality Assurance program.
- Promotes personal and professional growth by actively participating in continuing education programs.
- Participates in the professionalism of the Operating Room by showing courtesy, compassion, respect and adherence to the standards.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 2 years of current operating room experience required.
- Current RN licensure in appropriate jurisdiction.
- CPR certification required.
- Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation required.
- Experience in scrub and circulating roles in major surgical specialties required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in IV insertion and therapy preferred.
- Recent ambulatory surgery experience preferred.
- May be required to work at Kensington or Gatihersburg]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2436952-Maryland-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Prepares cases to be grossed-in by logging in surgical pathology specimens in the tissue laboratory, assigning succession numbers, checking tissue-examination forms & specimens for completeness & accuracy, & labeling specimen cassettes w/ accession numbers by differentiation according to varied specimen requirements.
- Assists the pathologists in the assurance that all anatomic pathology departmental copies of reports & necessary tissue blocks are maintained in chronological/numerical order & according to appropriate storage requirements. Clarifies, resolves, & documents problems involving pathology reports, tissue blocks, or glass slides.
- Files & maintains microscope slides & paraffin blocks of surgical pathology, cases.
- Serves as a resource to clinical staff by answering questions or inquiries, i.e., pathology diagnosis w/in their scope of practice.
- Maintains instrumentation, performs formalin monitor, prepares stains & maintains pertinent documentation.
- Assists in the evaluation & development of new procedures, methods, quality assurance monitors, & instrumentation.
- Participates in the training or orientation of staff & students.
- Gathers block materials & prepares for shipping items sent for consultation or as requested by providers.
- Coordinates special stains; re-cuts blocks & secures & distributes reports.
- Coordinates the distribution of surgical pathology reports to physicians & medical records w/ the Pathology Secretary.
- Perform other related duties as directed.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 2 year of previous work experience in a pathology assistant capacity.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Certified as a pathologist assistant from a national accrediting body (i.e., American Society for Clinical Pathologists) required or be an MD w/ a background in anatomic pathology.]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2437016-Rockville-Laboratory
Essential Functions:
- Completes special projects and other duties as assigned by the DC/MD Area Administrator.
- Creates business cases to support the DC/MD Service strategy goals and vision.
- Monitors and compiles service area variance reports for capital payroll and non payroll budgets.
- Produces power point presentations agendas meeting minutes and data spread sheets.
- Manages the DC/MD AA's work schedule applying judgment skills to triage for appropriate time frames when committing the meeting to the AA's calendar Functions as the initial contact for internal and external customers contacting the DC/MD AA.
- Schedules and coordinates meetings using lotus notes tools managing the IT phone support and preparation of appropriate supporting documentation.
- Assists in the pre sign off management of the KRONOS time sheets of the DC/MD AA direct reports and maintains the KRONOS exceptions sheets for 5 year time period.
- Works as a team member in partnership with the Senior Executive Assistant II and MAPMG physicians in the DC/MD Area Suite.
- Arranges business travel and hotel accommodations Prepares expense summary monthly for signature.
- Prepares P card statement for signature recharging expenses to the appropriate cost centers.
- Provides support to the DC/MD Administrator maintaining confidentiality of written and spoken information.
- Manages and sorts incoming and outgoing mail preparing documents for signature.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration health care administration/related field or relevant experience required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint required.
- Discretion in handling sensitive and confidential materials required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year of relevant financial management and administrative support experience preferred.]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2437025-Gaithersburg-Administration,-Clerical,-and-Support-Services
To assist the physicians, nursing, & clinical staff to schedule, examine, & treat patients. To performs a wide range of facilitating services in a medical treatment area.
Essential Functions:
- Performs all Clinical Assistant I duties & responsibilities.
- Is responsible for performing the following procedures under the delegation & supervision of a nurse: Vital signs, height, weight; orthostatical blood pressure; documentation; application of pulse oximetry; peak flow; visual acuity; occult blood testing; blood testing; blood glucose testing-Surestep; EKGs; ear irrigation, demonstrates, & follows sterile technique; assists w/ diagnostic set-up/instrument cleaning; negative PPD reading; non-medicated enema; suture removal; oxygen tank use; oxygen administration placement-nasal cannula & mask; Holter monitor placement; reinforces crutch management; placement of arm sling/ace wrap; & throat culture.
- Enters information about medical examination & treatment in patient records & forwards records for filing.
- As appropriate, provides information & instructions to patients as directed by the medical & nursing staff.
- Transports patients in wheelchairs to other treatment areas.
- Cleans, sterilizes & prepares examination rooms & medical instruments & supplies following regulatory st&ards & regional policies.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of related clinical experience required.
- High school diploma / GED required.
- Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of MD for all MD employees required.
- Current CPR certification required upon commencement of employment.
- Demonstrated & validated skills of competencies prior to being hired or promoted into this role required.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements, Standard (Universal) Precautions & disinfection, & sterilization procedures required.
- In order to work effectively w/ patients, must have effective interpersonal & communication skills & be able to stand, walk, bend, lift 50 lbs, hear, speak, & see.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in primary care is preferred.
]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2433446-Rockville-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Essential Functions:
- Administers all oral and injecting medications in the assigned clinical area. Ensures narcotics and drug supplies are available in the assigned clinical area and assures the proper security of all narcotics and controlled substances according to KP standards and applicable regulatory laws. Initiates and monitors IV therapy to therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
- Provides ongoing assurance of functional emergency equipment and adequate emergency drug supplies. Responds to emergency situations throughout medical facility. Documents emergency situation to supervisor.
- Coordinates, implements, and evaluates patient teaching plans for areas of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, anticoagulant therapy, therapeutic diet instruction, weight control, and other areas as designated.
- Sets-up, performs, and/or assists with procedures as appropriate.
- Coordinates recovery care of patients post sedation. Ensures safety measures are instituted for all compromised patients receiving care.
- Triages walk-in patients as needed or assigned.
- Supervises patient flow and directs other clinical support staff in the delivery of patient care within the Health Care Team (HCT).Acts as a resource person to LPNs and Clinic Assistants.
- Acts as patient advocate and resolves problem within HCT. Brings unresolved issues to Clinical Coordinator's attention if unresolved within the team.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of current experience HMO or ambulatory setting is required.
- Experience in IV Therapy is required.
- Current RN license in appropriate jurisdiction is required.
- Current CPR certification is required
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
- Passed a standard medication test is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- B.S.N. is preferred.
-Experience in adult med and family practice preferred. Position is for ON-call for Frederick, Gaithersburg, and Shady Grove medical centers. Must be willing to travel to all locations.]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2433483-Rockville-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Conducts on-going quality audits & monitors expertise to Certified Professional coders & other assigned non-clinical personnel work performance in order to ensure that appropriate medical documentation supports all code assignment required to receive appropriate reimbursement for Professional Services patient care services, treatments & procedures.
- Leads & provides supervision, direction & technical expertise to Certified Professional coders & other assigned non-clinical personnel.
- Provides ongoing education & development on documentation & coding to physicians & coders based on trends & patterns identified from ongoing audit findings.
- Coordinates external audits & reporting to regulatory agencies including Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Department of Health Services (DHS), Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development (OSHPD). Ensures compliance w/ guidelines/requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG ) by ensuring accurate & compliant submission of abstracted & coded data. Consistently upholds Corporate Compliance & Principles of Responsibility (KP's Code of Conduct).
- Works w/ Coding Manager to develop implement & monitor departmental policies & procedures that support organizational goals, business objectives & CMS requirements.
- Develops, trains & monitors the productivity & performance of assigned staff.
- Provides ongoing staff development based on identified needs.
- Supervises team locations & roles determined by the Manager & demand for on-site support.
- Collaborates with operating departments to schedule coding support & feedback audits.
- Assist with on-site support & end user feed back & coaching.
- Assists in the development of communication tools for coding documentation, questions & provider feedback assumes responsibility for additional projects concerned with supplies, training, scheduling, & data collection for the roll-out as needed & assigned.
- Functions as ongoing resource to providers for questions & serves as conduit for feedback from the end users & teams to the auditing tool designers for application modifications & additions.
- Supervise coding staff, including scheduling, coaching, & issue resolution.
- Works in collaboration with the Coding Manager, Revenue Integrity & the Patient Financial Services management team to provide ongoing feedback to the HIMS Education team for training & routine feedback purposes to the providers & ancillary staff.
- Hires, disciplines & evaluates/manages the performance of assigned staff.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in a health care setting is required.
- 4 years of coding experience is required.
- 2 years of medical terminology required.
- 4 years of customer service experience is required.
- 4 years of knowledge in coding practices is required.
- 4 years of knowledge of compliance & regulatory requirements is required.
- Bachelor's degree in health administration (or a related field) or RHIA certification is required.
OR Associate's degree in health related field or RHIT certification plus 2 years of additional experience is required.
- CPC or CPC-H or CCS or CCS-P is required.
- CPMA or other auditing certificate is required within 6 months of hire
- Ability to work with & maintain confidentiality of physician, patient, patient account & personnel data is required.
- Effective verbal & written communication skills, as well as, strong interpersonal skills is required.
- Ability to effectively abstract medical information to determine the correct data is required.
- Strong data management skills including proficiency in MS Office applications is required.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision is required.
- New Hire:
-Successful completion of Assessment of Critical Coding Skills.
- 80% or higher passing score.
- Annually:
- Successful completion of Assessment of Critical Coding Skills.
- 80% or higher passing score.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Project management experience preferred.
- Training/Education experience preferred.
- 2 years of supervisory experience is preferred.
]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424232-Maryland-Medical-Records Essential Functions:
- Consistently & professionally executes of all assigned acting roles.
- Leads touring staff & ensures that all administrative, technical, logistical, & or other duties assigned are carried out in a timely & efficient manner.
- Drives ETP vehicles, both vans & trucks, to & from performance venues.
- Loads & setups of all production material including sets, lights, sound equipment, costumes, & props at performance venue.
- Leads touring staff performing at ETP Special Events w/ internal & external clients.
- Leads touring staff performing & facilitating at ETP Medical Center Service Projects.
- Ensures that all administrative, technical, logistical, & or other duties assigned are carried out in a timely & efficient manner.
- Drives ETP vehicles, both vans & trucks, to & from performance venues.
- Loads & setups of all production material including sets, lights, sound equipment, costumes, & props at performance venue.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 4 years of acting and movement training required.
- 4 years of acting experience required, not including high school productions.
- Valid driver's license required.
- High diploma or GED required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Theatre or related field highly preferred.
- Proficiency in one of the following skills - Spanish language fluency; choreography; video production; musical instrument and/or voice; directing and/or playwrighting; stage management; classroom instruction - highly preferred:
- Experience performing for youth audiences highly preferred.
- Classroom teaching experience highly preferred.
]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424199-Beltsville-Health-care-and-Hospital-Operations
Essential Functions:
Kaiser Permanente HealthConnect is the largest private sector electronic health record in the world. It is an integrated clinical & administrative information management system that integrates the patient's electronic medical record w/ their appointments, registration and billing information. It offers our members to communicate securely with their physicians and provides the members 24/7 online access to view key portions of their medical record. The HealthConnect department not only maintains such a system but also integrates HealthConnect with ancillary applications and trains the physician to use the system.

Intern Project:
The HealthConnect application is suite of EPIC applications which is maintained by different teams. The duties may vary depending on the team.

The HealthConnect System Analyst (Intern) is responsible for
1) Support the clinical, scheduling, professional billing, security, and tapestry teams with specific projects
2) Design, develop and create reports to support the KP HealthCare team and/or the customers
3) Assist the HealthConnect Managers/Director in process optimization
4) Assist the Application Leads/Managers/Director in tracking, projects
5) Update and execute Regression Test Cases

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications
- College students pursuing a Bachelor's Degree.
- 3.0 GPA
- Academic students seeking professional training within a business corporate environment
- Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications:
1) A history of academic success
2) You must be entering your final year in school to qualify for this internship
3) Pursuing degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS) or software engineering
4) Organized, articulate, personable. Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
5) Analytical and demonstrated the ability to solve complex problems
6) Self-motivated
]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424242-Washington-DC-Information-Technology
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for managing the performance of the assigned product or products to support regional profitability & membership goals. Managing entails ongoing analysis of product performance & the facilitation of corrective actions to improve the product financial & administrative performance.
- Develops an annual product plan containing target performance metrics, initiatives & strategies that are consistent w/ overall regional goals.
- Works w/ Sr. Product Managers to support multi-disciplinary task groups that assess the marketing, financial, operations, administrative & clinical implications of specific product changes & enhancements.
- Leads the implementation of product enhancements as appropriate. Ensures product enhancements, initiatives & strategies are implemented consistent w/ agreed upon timelines & milestone dates. Oversees weekly progress in key project initiatives.
- Updates, monitors & enhances as necessary a product dashboard to monitor & track product performance.
- Coordinates product documentation & assists w/ product training as appropriate.
- Ensures contractual compliance w/ benefit filings & other regulatory issues.
- Performs other duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 5 years of relevant experience in health care &/or marketing w/ an emphasis in product management or project management, or 3 years of relevant experience w/ a master's degree required.
- 3 years of experience in leading complex, interdisciplinary projects to a timely completion required.
- 3 years of experience w/ spreadsheets (Excel), presentation graphics (PowerPoint) & word processing (Word) tools required.
- BA/BS in Business, Health Care or a related field required.
- Excellent written & oral communications skills are required.
- Ability to deal effectively w/ multiple clients is required.
- Ability to effectively interact w/ a diverse workforce & cross-functional groups required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Business, Health Care or a related field preferred.
- Knowledge of insurance regulatory & contractual requirements preferred.
- Knowledge of various analytical methods & statistical techniques preferred.
- Knowledge of current health care marketplace dynamics & KP's position in the market preferred.
- Knowledge of KP operations & marketing processes & strategies preferred.
]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424274-Rockville-Sales-and-Marketing
Coordinate the delivery of quality patient care to facilitate member satisfaction with the care experience.
Essential Functions:
- Manages clinical operations, including staffing schedules, phone access to the health care team, and patient flow.
- Responsible for all appropriate documentation and reporting requirements, such as QA reports, performance evaluations, time sheets, and budget variance reports.
- Ensures the appropriate level and mix of staff and effective staff utilization to meet staffing and workload requirements and support the delivery of quality patient care and services, within budgetary guidelines.
- Develops staffing plans; works with Human Resources staff to recruit and hire staff; and coordinates comprehensive orientation of new staff.
- Establishes accountabilities and performance goals and provides counseling, coaching, feedback, recognition, training and development to staff.
- Develops and manages quality improvement initiatives for areas of responsibility and ensures compliance with HEDIS indicators and other mandated standards.
- Collaborates with physician managers and providers to coordinate day-to-day patient care, ensure balanced provider panels within the health care team, and facilitate appointment access for members.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 5 year of current clinical experience plus 2 years supervisory experience required.
- BSN or bachelor's degree in health care administration, other health related field, or equivalent years of related experience required.
- Current RN license.
- CPR certification required.
- Demonstrated clinical and managerial competence appropriate to area(s) of responsibility; familiarity with all pertinent laws, regulations, and standards of nursing practice; demonstrated competence with financial management principles and standard software applications in a Windows environment required.
Preferred Skills:
- OBGYN and Pediatrics experience preferred.]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424255-Baltimore-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Manages Continuing Care health plan staff to ensure daily Continuing Care UM activities are applied in a consistent, effective manner in accordance w/ departmental goals & targets.
- Recruits staff, supports professional growth, conducts performance evaluations, counsels & services as a mentor to direct reports.
- Provides leadership role in advancing the use of UM criteria including Senior Metrix tools that staff must adhere to in performing case management & utilization review.
- Manages length of stay & appropriateness of placement.
- Ensures staff applies member benefits correctly & in compliance w/ state & federal regulations. This includes oversight of data entry & documentation.
- Oversees SNF placement including transfer of care w/ medical facility health care teams, contracted providers & member's family
- Oversees denial letter process & works w/ UM department staff to ensure compliance w/ state & federal regulations
- Supervises referral tracking for patients in need of care outside of the medical office & hospital.
- Develops, implements, and manages region-wide continuing care quality programs. This includes:
- Identifies best practice working w/ KP practitioners & staff to tailor programs to region & service areas.
- Identifies performance standards, works w/ KP practitioners to set standards, processes, & monitors mechanisms.
- Directs & participates in regional & service area meetings to identify quality concerns & take appropriate follow-up action.
- Identifies patient safety related to transitions in care & develops, implements & manages new processes that ensure safe transitions.
- Participates in regional & service area Continuing Care meetings to identify quality concerns & take appropriate follow-up action.
- Actively provides leadership role in continuing care activities. This includes:
- Educating service area & regional leaders on continuing care programs and goals.
- Organizes and leads regularly scheduled meetings between KP & agencies to improve processes & resource stewardship.
- Represents KPMAS on inter-regional initiatives related to continuing care.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 7 years of experience required to include 5 years of clinical experience & 2 years of utilization management/case management.
- 4 years of direct supervisory/managerial experience.
- Bachelor's degree in health care/related clinical field or equivalent years of related experience required.
- Current RN licensure in assigned jurisdiction required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in health care/related clinical field preferred.
]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424131-Rockville-Nursing-Licensed
Provides direction & coaches leaders, implementation teams, & LOE consultants to develop, implement, & sustain large scale change initiatives & strategic activities in the region.
Essential Functions:
- Direct & coordinate the work of LOE team members assigned to regional projects.
- Utilize organizational effectiveness tools to identify & implement methods & techniques that will ensure implementation of large regional projects.
- W/ project sponsor, lead change activities in region by coaching leaders during strategic planning, large scale implementations, & organizational cultural change.
- Provide expertise & coaching support to leaders as they develop & implement their own development plans & to the regional leadership to ensure strong succession planning activities.
- Develop leaders & teams to identify innovative solutions. Use systems thinking to develop solutions to complex business challenges.
- Develop leaders, team members & other employees throughout the organization in problem solving skills, interpersonal capabilities, & change management strategies. Identify skill gaps & develop appropriate training plans to fill these gaps.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 7 years of progressive experience in a health care or management consulting environment required.
- Bachelor's degree in organization development, adult learning, business, management, health care administration or equivalent required.
- Experience as leadership development coach, change leader, organization development consultant required.
- Use organization & personal influence strategies to encourage desired behavior among those involved to reach goals of project.
- Recognize, & work effectively in complex, political, & ambiguous situations. Skill & experience in performance improvement & large scale redesign methodologies
- Experience in working effectively w/ labor constituents in effort to support the KP Labor/Management Partnership, & the needs of our workforce.
- Outstanding communication & interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Knowledge of health plan insurance processes.
- Knowledge of health care operations.
- Knowledge of health care information management strategies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Health care experience preferred.
- Master's degree prepared candidate preferred.
]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2039170-Rockville-Human-Resources-and-HRIS Works closely with Patient Financial Services & denial management team to ensure coding issues are resolved.
Essential Functions:
- Assists Coding Supervisor & Coding Manager in meeting departmental quality, service, cost, productivity & reimbursement goals & objectives.
- In collaboration with the Patient Financial Service managers & front ends staff identify, troubleshoot & problem solve any coding issues that impact the Revenue Cycle processes.
- Communicates & participates in local, regional & operational strategic meetings & initiatives involving coding & the revenue cycle enhancement process.
- Actively involved in mentoring & training all functions & services related to inpatient & outpatient medical coding, medical documentation & physician queries, abstracting & data collection.
- Monitors coding & abstracting quality by conducting &/or coordinating ongoing audits to ensure coding quality & performance improvement standards are maintained, achieved & improved.
- Works with HIM Management to develop, implement, evaluate & improve coding policies & procedures & department operations.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state & local regulations, as well as with institutional/organizational standards, practices, policies & procedures.
- Strong research skills including knowledge of automated analysis tools & on-line research tools required to resolve complex coding/systems issues.
- Conducts Quality Assurance audits & qualitative/quantitative review of medical record to verify the completeness & accuracy of diagnoses, operation & special diagnostic & therapeutic procedures which conform to established standards & in compliance with outside regulatory agencies & Kaiser Permanente policies.
- Participates in regular quality assurance activities by providing technical support for data collection & report compilation relative to coding. Conducts on-going training sessions & routine feedback (oral & written) to providers & ancillary staff on standard coding practices as it relates to revenue recovery principles & procedures for identification & billing.
- Performs focused reviews on encounters as needed to support various coding & revenue cycle initiatives as appropriate.
- Edits or queries providers as needed diagnostic & procedure codes assigned to encounter visits using the ICD-9-CM, CPT & HCPCS coding systems as seen in the charge review work queues.
- Participate in various audit validation processes.
- Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 4 years of experience in a health care setting is required.
- 3 years of coding experience is required.
- 2 years of medical records audit experience is required.
- 2 years of electronic medical records experience is required.
- 2 years of medical terminology required.
- 3 years of customer service experience is required.
- 3 years of knowledge in coding practices is required.
- 3 years of knowledge of compliance & regulatory requirements is required.
- Bachelor's degree in health administration (or a related field) or RHIA certification is required OR Associate's degree in health related field or RHIT certification plus 2 years of additional experience is required.
- CPC or CCS-P is required.
- CPC-H or CCS is required within 6 months of employment.
- CPMA or other auditing certificate is required within 6 months of employment.
- Ability to work with & maintain confidentiality of physician, patient, patient account & personnel data is required.
- Effective verbal & written communication skills, as well as, strong interpersonal skills is required.
- Ability to effectively abstract medical information to determine the correct data is required.
- Strong data management skills including proficiency in MS Office applications is required.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision is required.
- New Hire:
-Successful completion of Assessment of Critical Coding Skills.
- 80% or higher passing score.
- Annually:
- Successful completion of Assessment of Critical Coding Skills.
-80% or higher passing score.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Project management experience preferred.
- Training/Education experience preferred.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424132-Rockville-Medical-Records Essential Functions:
- Consistently & professionally executes of all assigned acting roles.
- Leads touring staff & ensures that all administrative, technical, logistical, & or other duties assigned are carried out in a timely & efficient manner.
- Drives ETP vehicles, both vans & trucks, to & from performance venues.
- Loads & setups of all production material including sets, lights, sound equipment, costumes, & props at performance venue.
- Leads touring staff performing at ETP Special Events w/ internal & external clients.
- Leads touring staff performing & facilitating at ETP Medical Center Service Projects.
- Ensures that all administrative, technical, logistical, & or other duties assigned are carried out in a timely & efficient manner.
- Drives ETP vehicles, both vans & trucks, to & from performance venues.
- Loads & setups of all production material including sets, lights, sound equipment, costumes, & props at performance venue.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 4 years of acting and movement training required.
- 4 years of acting experience required, not including high school productions.
- Valid driver's license required.
- High diploma or GED required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Theatre or related field highly preferred.
- Proficiency in one of the following skills - Spanish language fluency; choreography; video production; musical instrument and/or voice; directing and/or playwrighting; stage management; classroom instruction - highly preferred:
- Experience performing for youth audiences highly preferred.
- Classroom teaching experience highly preferred.
]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424168-Beltsville-Health-care-and-Hospital-Operations - Learn how to present and communicate complex information and ideas to senior management?
- Learn how technology is changing the way health care is delivered?
If you are, then this is a position for you!
We are looking for dynamic individuals who are interested in working within a health care environment with an emphasis on technology.
Kaiser Permanente IT is a group of 6,000-plus people dedicated to supporting and improving health care for its 8.6M members, and to delivering 24x7 IT services to 150K employees across 400+ medical facilities. As part of a team under close supervision, Interns will assist in performing a variety of developmental assignments and learn new business tools. In addition, you will participate in enrichment activities for your professional development KP has a wealth of online, self-paced learning available in all areas of Enterprise IT systems, management methodologies, and application development. Many opportunities will be available to take advantage of not only online material, but to gain real-world knowledge from experts in IT management, process automation, information management and business intelligence. At the end of the Internship, the intern would have learned about the various activities involved in project management and business analysis.

Essential Functions:
Kaiser Permanente HealthConnect is the largest private sector electronic health record in the world. It is an integrated clinical & administrative information management system that integrates the patient's electronic medical record w/ their appointments, registration and billing information. It offers our members to communicate securely with their physicians and provides the members 24/7 online access to view key portions of their medical record. The HealthConnect department not only maintains such a system but also integrates HealthConnect with ancillary applications and trains the physician to use the system.

Intern Project:
KP HealthConnect Education, Optimization, Support (EOS) team delivers training to Physician Community. The EOS team is looking at innovative solution to deliver training such that it is tailored to an individual provider. Hence, it is looking to create knowledge maps for the Physician to acquire new skills or to learn new concepts. Knowledge Map will be web based tools that will be supported by a database on the back-end. The HealthConnect Software Developer (Intern) is responsible for
a) In coordination with the EOS Manager gather and understand the requirements of the Knowledge Map Tool
b) Create design documents to support the business requirements
c) Code the design to specification
d) Test the code to specification
e) Draft deliverables to transfer knowledge to the appropriate assigned personnel f) Track, document and communicate progression of tasks and follow-up to ensure on-time completion

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
Working towards bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Computer Science, Economics, English, Finance, Health Care, IT or other related discipline.
Must have an interest in strategy and intermediate to advanced PowerPoint skills.
General understanding of health care IT, best practices, industry trends, as applicable to areas of responsibility.
General understanding of corporate communications health care IT, best practices, industry trends, as applicable to areas of responsibility.
Academic students seeking professional training within a business corporate environment.
Analytical, relationship building, and interpersonal skills are essential.
Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access DB skills.
High school diploma or GED.
Excellent organizational skills and detail orientation.
Exceptional customer service orientation.

Preferred Qualifications:
- You have or are about to receive your master's degree
- A history of academic success
- You must be entering your final year in school to qualify for this internship
- Pursuing degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS) or software engineering with emphasis on Database design and Web Design
- Organized, articulate, personable. Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Analytical and demonstrated the ability to solve complex problems
- Self-motivated
- Experience working with appropriate programming languages, operating systems and software
- Experience working with relational databases to facilitate programming software
]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424154-Washington-DC-Information-Technology Essential Functions:
- Ensure the efficient day-to-day operations of facilities services including the timely procurement & distribution of equipment & supplies, disposal of bio-hazardous waste, & coordination of telecommunications & ITS systems. Establish procedures, & practices w/in organizational policies & service standards in compliance w/ relevant State & Federal laws & regulations.
- Supervise facilities staff including hiring, training & development, coaching, counseling, & evaluating, in conformance w/ EEO/AA goals, personnel policies, & union contracts. Ensure effective staff utilization to meet staffing & workload requirements w/in budgetary guidelines.
- Manage, monitor, & coordinate vendor & coordinate w/ KP departments to ensure timely provision of services. Monitor vendor compliance w/ contract provision
- Coordinate all repairs & work orders, construction projects, & moves of office furniture & equipment (medical, telecom, & IS) throughout the facility, as well as preparations for meetings & special events.
- Participate in interdepartmental, service area, & regional meetings & on committees & task forces to develop & implement programs & processes to achieve strategic objectives.
- Develop & monitor budgets (payroll, non-payroll, & capital) for assigned facilities. Work w/ the Accounting & Accounts Payable staff to ensure the accuracy of monthly, quarterly, & annual financial reports.
- Address & resolve internal customer & member concerns regarding the safety & security of the physical plant.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 5 years of work experience required, preferably in a medical/clinical environment
- 1 year of supervision.
- 2 years of property management, contracting environment, &/or procurement or materials management required.
- 2 years of experience w/ ITS & telecommunications systems required.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Demonstrated competence w/ spreadsheets & word processing software (preferably MS Office applications) required.
- Demonstrated administrative & organizational skills required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations preferred.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2369997-Baltimore-Facilities-Services
Essential Functions:
- Schedules appointments for patients to visit sleep disorder clinic.
- Conducts initial education & orientation session as per department guidelines.
- Enters referrals into HealthConnect.
- Provides patients w/ home diagnostic equipment & instructs them on its use.
- Downloads home studies, scores raw data & forwards the results to the physician.
- Reviews results from outside laboratories.
- Under direction of physician, communicates sleep study results & recommendation to patients.
- Assists patients to understand their covered benefits & obtain therapeutic equipment.
- Dispense CPAP & related equipment:
- Performs CPAP auto titration;
- Dispense CPAP equipment & accessories & performs mask fittings; & assists patients w/ equipment problems.
- Maintains equipment & supplies used by clinic for diagnostic & therapeutic purposes.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Associate's degree in respiratory therapy or polysomnography or equivalent years of directly related work experience.
- Licensed Polysomnographic Technologist in the corresponding jurisdiction required.
- Certified RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist) must be obtained w/in six (6) months of hire.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
- In order to work effectively w/ patients, must have effective interpersonal & communication skills & be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, & see.

Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience as a sleep apnea technician or polysomnographic technologist, preferred.]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2418125-Baltimore-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN
Essential Functions:
- Evaluate patients & render care, w/ in the scope of practice outlined by state statue, in an outpatient setting.
- Perform examination of patients, obtain/document information regarding patient history & assist in procedures in the outpatient setting.
- Teach, counsel & assist patients & families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities & preventative behaviors.
- Evaluated & modify healthcare plans as related to patient compliance & outcomes, independently & under the supervision of a physician.
- Order, perform & interpret screening & diagnostic procedures & test, & appropriately communicate & document information.
- Maintain detailed & confidential medical records in accordance w/ established protocol.
- Ensure regulatory compliance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 1 year of experience as a Physician Assistant in an acute care setting.
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant training program.
- Board Certification from NCCPA - renewed every 6 years
- State licensure valid in jurisdiction where assigned
- National Provider Identification (NPI) required
- Enrollment in PECOS required
- Written practice agreement with a supervising physician (on file in the Kaiser Permanente
- Physician Professional Quality Assurance Office (PPQA) and the appropriate State Board)
- Current or pending prescription authority including DEA & CLS required if authorized to prescribe controlled substances.
- Current BLS & ACLS certification from American Heart Association.
- The practitioner will be assigned to a specific location every day depending on surgical cases (ie. at hospitals and ASC) and clinic need which will be determined by the Area Service Chief.
- Location assignments will be made monthly whenever possible, according to access needs; assignment sites may be changed on short notice.
- See Functional & Environmental Evaluation (FEE) Form.
- This is a physically and emotionally demanding job requiring significant commitment to learning new skills as well as prolonged standing (up to 6 hours at an operation table)

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree preferred.
]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2414981-Maryland-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Greets members at counter or over the telephone, verifies member's eligibility status, & receives prescriptions from members for pharmaceuticals.
- Enters prescription information into computer system & prints labels for use by pharmacist.
- Receives payment according to terms of members' plan.
- Selects requested drugs from Baker cell dispenser or counts drugs from pharmacy shelf.
- Reconstitutes medications by mixing w/ fluids.
- Prepares intravenous prescriptions, topical ointments, & other drugs by mixing prescribed dosages.
- Attaches labels to container for review by pharmacist.
- Calls members to pick-up completed prescription.
- Receives payment for over-the-counter medications & medical supplies selected by members.
- Answers routine inquiries from members regarding health plan drug coverage, prices, & related issues.
- Identifies situations when patient should speak w/ pharmacist regarding use of drugs & asks pharmacist to speak to member.
- Orders & stocks drugs & supplies, assembles drugs & supplies for clinical departments, stocks crash carts, & performs other inventory duties.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

This Float Technician has a home center of White Marsh, but is used throughout the entire Baltimore Medical Center.

Schedule Details:
- Rotating schedule to include nights,weekends and holidays.
- Sunday & Monday 8:00am - 11:30pm, Tuesday - Saturday 8:00am - 1:30am.

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Successful completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program or US Military program OR one year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
- Compliance w/ all state board of pharmacy rules & licensing requirements where applicable required.
- Active CPHT certification required. (Pharmacy students are exempted from the CPHT requirement where applicable).
]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2414986-Maryland-Pharmacy Essential Functions:
- Prepares equipment & materials used in diagnostic procedures.
- Obtains patient history from cardiologist & from patient as directed by cardiologist.
- Explains diagnostic procedures to patients.
- Places monitoring devices onto patient for procedures such as electrocardiogram & stress test.
- Operates diagnostic equipment & records the patient's response for review by cardiologist.
- Recognizes adverse chest pain or arrhythmia associated w/ stress testing & obtains immediate assistance.
- Applies Holter monitor as directed by cardiologist & explains ambulatory electrocardiogram to patient.
- Maintains accurate records of diagnostic procedures.
- Enters medical reports into computer system.
- Identifies the need to repair cardiac diagnostic equipment & obtains appropriate assistance.
- Cleans equipment & keeps procedure rooms clean & properly stocked.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

** Travel may be required to cover service line needs **

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience as a cardiology technician.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of EKG interpretation courses.
- BLS certification required.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
- In order to work effectively w/ patients, must have effective interpersonal & communication skills & be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, & see.
]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2414942-Largo-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Essential Functions:
- Assist Surgeon during surgical procedure by carrying out surgical functions as directed by the surgeon in order to ensure optimal results to the patient.
- Provide comprehensive evaluation, management, & care of pre and post operative patients. Develop comprehensive plan of care & review w/supervising physician.
- Participate in patient education specific to surgical procedures & post-operative care.
- Determine, order, interpret & document appropriate tests, treatments & drug prescriptions.
- Assist in surgical rounds at hospital.
- Collaborate with the physician & other clinical staff members to maintain continuity of care.
- Refer patients to supervising physician or, w/ physician agreement, to other health/ professionals as appropriate.
- Participate in developing, reviewing & revising medical / surgical protocols.
- Participate in training of staff & students as necessary or indicated.
- Integrates the principles of patient safety & quality care into daily practice.
- Perform other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited PA program.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Board Certification from NCCPA - renewed every 6 years.
- State licensure valid in jurisdiction where assigned.
- DEA number required if practice agreement authorized prescribing of controlled substances.
- Written delegation agreement with supervising physician on file with Kaiser Permanente Physician Professional Quality Assurance Office (PPQA) & the appropriate state Board of Medicine.
- Current CPR certification required from the American Heart Association.
- NPI required.
- The practitioner will be assigned to a specific location every day depending on surgical cases (ie. at hospitals and ASC) & clinic need which will be determined by the Area Service Chief.
- Location assignments will be made monthly whenever possible, according to access needs; assignment sites may be changed on short notice.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 years of assisting in surgical specialty experience preferred; experience preferred in specialty to which assigned.
]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2414952-Largo-Nurse-Practitioner-or-Physician-Assistant
To ensure the smooth day to day operation of a facility to provide Primary, Specialty & Ancillary services to our members as needed. Partners w/ Physician site lead to grow & develop membership, implement system changes, manage facility projects, develop smooth interdepartmental workflows, & serves as a liaison w/ various regional departments.

Essential Functions:
- Partners w/ Physician Site Leader to create the most effective patient flow, improve functioning of ancillary services (radiology, pharmacy & lab) & interdepartmental collaboration & workflows
- Ensures the medical center is open, all facility equipment is running (HVAC, elevators, lights, telecom, etc) & works w/ Department managers or directors to ensure each department is staffed
- Manages all non payroll budget w/in the facility & facility based payroll budget (FSS, Material Coordinator, etc)
- Is responsible for the successful implementation of major technology & other system implementations
- Partners w/ Physician Site lead to build relationships in the community in order to grow membership
- Partners w/ Physician Site Leader to maximize space utilization, signage & maintenance of capitol to provide the best experience for our patients
- Is accountable for successful implementation of facility & capital projects
- Presents center based quality & service outcomes to foster healthy competition between facilities
- Provides on site leadership in partnership w/ Physician Site Leader during disasters & crisis management at a facility level
- Collaborates w/ Physician Site leads to lead Situation Management Teams
- Notifies Department Director of service issues or poor support staff performance in terms of timeliness or behavioral issues in the departments w/in their center.
- Serves a local leadership role for LMP, customer service or other member issues
- Is responsible for EH&S, MSDS, Point of Care testing

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in a health care delivery organization required.
- A minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience in facility operations required; degree preferred in the following fields: health care administration, business administration, engineering or related areas.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree preferred.
- Previous experience in a managed care setting preferred.
- Seeking flexibility with base location.]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2415043-Baltimore-Facilities-Services Essential Functions:
- Performs w/in the established standard of post-anesthesia & critical care nursing.
- Utilizes the Standard of care in the assessment, planning implementation & evaluation of the surgical patient in the delivery of post-operative nursing care.
- Formulates care plans based on individual assessment of physiologic functions & problems identified pre-operatively & intra-operatively.
- Provides nursing care Utilizing Clinical knowledge & expertise, reacting immediately to adverse physiological changes w/in seconds, to reverse & revive the patient’s physiological functions.
- Renders nursing care following aseptic techniques.
- Assembles & communicates appropriate information in verbal or written reports in order to maintain continuity of Care.
- Executes proper use of equipment & supplies used in Recovery Room area.
- Participates in the Surgery Department’s Quality Assurance Program.
- Promotes personal & professional growth by actively participating in continuing education programs.
- Participates in the professionalism of the Operating Room by showing Courtesy, compassion respect & adherence to the standards.
- Assumes other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 2 years Current Recovery Room or Critical Care experience required.
- Current RN licensure in appropriate jurisdiction required.
- CPR required.
- ACLS certification required.
- Good oral & written communication skills required.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in IV insertion & therapy preferred.
]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2403965-Maryland-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Greets members at counter or over the telephone, verifies member's eligibility status, & receives prescriptions from members for pharmaceuticals.
- Enters prescription information into computer system & prints labels for use by pharmacist.
- Receives payment according to terms of members' plan.
- Selects requested drugs from Baker cell dispenser or counts drugs from pharmacy shelf.
- Reconstitutes medications by mixing w/ fluids.
- Prepares intravenous prescriptions, topical ointments, & other drugs by mixing prescribed dosages.
- Attaches labels to container for review by pharmacist.
- Calls members to pick-up completed prescription.
- Receives payment for over-the-counter medications & medical supplies selected by members.
- Answers routine inquiries from members regarding health plan drug coverage, prices, & related issues.
- Identifies situations when patient should speak w/ pharmacist regarding use of drugs & asks pharmacist to speak to member.
- Orders & stocks drugs & supplies, assembles drugs & supplies for clinical departments, stocks crash carts, & performs other inventory duties.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Schedule Details:
- Rotating schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays.
- Home location of White Marsh but will support all Baltimore locations.

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Successful completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program or US Military program OR one year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
- Compliance w/ all state board of pharmacy rules & licensing requirements where applicable required.
- Active CPHT certification required. (Pharmacy students are exempted from the CPHT requirement where applicable).
]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2399573-Maryland-Pharmacy Essential Functions:
- Greets members at counter or over the telephone, verifies member's eligibility status, & receives prescriptions from members for pharmaceuticals.
- Enters prescription information into computer system & prints labels for use by pharmacist.
- Receives payment according to terms of members' plan.
- Selects requested drugs from Baker cell dispenser or counts drugs from pharmacy shelf.
- Reconstitutes medications by mixing w/ fluids.
- Prepares intravenous prescriptions, topical ointments, & other drugs by mixing prescribed dosages.
- Attaches labels to container for review by pharmacist.
- Calls members to pick-up completed prescription.
- Receives payment for over-the-counter medications & medical supplies selected by members.
- Answers routine inquiries from members regarding health plan drug coverage, prices, & related issues.
- Identifies situations when patient should speak w/ pharmacist regarding use of drugs & asks pharmacist to speak to member.
- Orders & stocks drugs & supplies, assembles drugs & supplies for clinical departments, stocks crash carts, & performs other inventory duties.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Schedule Details:
- Rotating schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays.
- Home location of White Marsh but will support all Baltimore locations.

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Successful completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program or US Military program OR one year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
- Compliance w/ all state board of pharmacy rules & licensing requirements where applicable required.
- Active CPHT certification required. (Pharmacy students are exempted from the CPHT requirement where applicable).
]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2399567-Baltimore-Pharmacy Essential Functions:
- Administers all oral and injecting medications in the assigned clinical area. Ensures narcotics and drug supplies are available in the assigned clinical area and assures the proper security of all narcotics and controlled substances according to KP standards and applicable regulatory laws. Initiates and monitors IV therapy to therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
- Provides ongoing assurance of functional emergency equipment and adequate emergency drug supplies. Responds to emergency situations throughout medical facility. Documents emergency situation to supervisor.
- Coordinates, implements, and evaluates patient teaching plans for areas of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, anticoagulant therapy, therapeutic diet instruction, weight control, and other areas as designated.
- Sets-up, performs, and/or assists with procedures as appropriate.
- Coordinates recovery care of patients post sedation. Ensures safety measures are instituted for all compromised patients receiving care.
- Triages walk-in patients as needed or assigned.
- Supervises patient flow and directs other clinical support staff in the delivery of patient care within the Health Care Team (HCT).Acts as a resource person to LPNs and Clinic Assistants.
- Acts as patient advocate and resolves problem within HCT. Brings unresolved issues to Clinical Coordinator’s attention if unresolved within the team.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of current experience HMO or ambulatory setting is required.
- Experience in IV Therapy is required.
- Current RN license in appropriate jurisdiction is required.
- Current CPR certification is required
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
- Passed a standard medication test is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- B.S.N. is preferred.
]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2399586-Maryland-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Serves as the Co-Chair of Behavioral Health Quality Improvement Committee & is accountable for development of the Behavioral Health Quality Improvement Work plan.
- Ensures compliance w/ all related regulatory & accreditation requirements.
- Oversees Behavioral Health UM & referral process to ensure compliance w/ regulatory standards.
- Manages Behavioral Health UM health plan staff to ensure daily UM activities are applied in a consistent, effective manner & in accordance w/ department goals & targets at all levels of patient care.
- Works in partnership w/ Behavioral Health Service Chiefs, UM Physicians, & Behavioral Health Managers to:
o make decisions on complex discharge cases to ensure high quality, patient centered transition of care, & cost effectiveness.
o coordinate Inpatient Concurrent Reviews (Authorization of Additional Days & Adverse Decisions) & Transitions at Time of Discharge.
- Provides subject matter expertise & oversight for behavioral health related referral decisions.
- Serves as liaison to the Behavioral Health Department & Regional Quality Improvement Committee.
- Provides support to Regional Network Management committees.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Preferred Skills:
This position will be located in Summit (Kensington, Maryland) and needs a Maryland license.

Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 5 years of post master's clinical experience in Behavioral Health required.
- A minimum of 3 years of supervisor experience in Behavioral Health required.
- A minimum of 1 year of Utilization Management experience required.
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, or a PHD in Clinical Psychology required.
- LCSW, LICSW, CNS, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist required.
- If MSW, Certified Social Worker required.
- National Provider Identification (NPI) required
- Ability to commute to various work sites required.
- Comprehensive understanding of behavioral health & chemical dependency issues & regulations required.
- Proficiency w/ word processing, database, spreadsheet, & presentation applications required.
- Effective interpersonal & conflict resolution skills required.
- Ability to analyze problems & problem-solve using a team approach required.
- A cooperative & professional attitude w/ internal & external customers required.
- Comprehensive understanding of behavioral health & chemical dependency issues & regulations required.
- Effective interpersonal & conflict resolution skills required.
- Ability to analyze problems & problem-solve using a team approach required.
- A cooperative & professional attitude w/ internal & external customers required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Affiliation w/ National Association of Social Workers preferred.
- Knowledge of outcomes' measurements, design, & research tools preferred.
- Familiarity w/ HEDIS & NCQA Behavioral Health standards preferred.
- Behavioral Health Utilization Management experience preferred.]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2159315-Maryland-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Provides, articulates, & integrates a vision that aligns operational activities & strategic targets w/ organizational mission, vision & values for the Capital Hill multi-specialty Medical Office Building.
- Ensures the 24/7 services of the Multi-specialty Medical Office Building are consistently operating.
- Manages & monitors performance by facilitating problem solving & conflict resolution relating to all operational issues.
- Manages relationships w/in the MOB & across the DC/SM Medical Center & service lines to enhance team work & accountability for the effective delivery of care & service across the continuum of care. This includes, but is not limited to: ancillary services, call center, medical delivery system (hospital & sub-acute), products, provider services & quality resource management.
- Supports efforts that are in place to manage & measure clinical quality. Supports the identification, evaluation, & monitoring of all organizational quality & service performance goals. Ensures compliance w/ internal policies & w/ external regulatory, licensing, & accrediting agencies, including health information management.
- Leverages resources & manages financial & non-financial resources & information. Shares best practices, recognizes & capitalizes on size, scale, & capabilities, & continuously seeks opportunities to improve fiscal performance.
- Supports Service Line Directors' budgets & assist w/ financial performance management.
- Assures & champions continuous improvement in all operational activities.
- Support initiatives that monitor appointment access & patient flow activities & implements actions that assure coordinated care is provided by KP.
- Ensures that patient concerns & complaints are resolved in a timely & effective manner.
- Utilizes all sources of patient feedback to improve performance.
- Acts as a role model & represents KP by participating in community service organizations & events. Creates climate of civic responsibility w/in MOB.
- Promotes staff development & acts as a role model.
- Manages available information technology systems (KP HealthConnect, Payroll applications, & medical applications).
- In partnership w/ Facilities Operations Manager, ensures the maintenance of a safe & secure environment for customers & staff.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 7 years of nursing experience, with a minimum of 3 years in an acute care environment.
- 3 years of managerial experience in an acute care environment and nursing experience in multiple disciplines.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- RN license in appropriate jurisdiction (or qualified to apply) required.
- BLS required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Critical Care, Emergency Room nursing experience preferred.
- Previous experience in a managed care setting preferred.
- Bachelor's in Nursing, Health Administration, or Business Administration preferred.
- Master's degree in Nursing, Health Administration, or Business Administration preferred.
- ASLS preferred.]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2388371-Largo-Health-care-and-Hospital-Operations
Essential Functions:
- Provides, articulates, & integrates a vision that aligns operational activities & strategic targets w/ organizational mission, vision & values for the Capital Hill multi-specialty Medical Office Building.
- Ensures the 24/7 services of the Multi-specialty Medical Office Building are consistently operating.
- Manages & monitors performance by facilitating problem solving & conflict resolution relating to all operational issues.
- Manages relationships w/in the MOB & across theBaltimore AreaMedical Center & service lines to enhance team work & accountability for the effective delivery of care & service across the continuum of care. This includes, but is not limited to: ancillary services, call center, medical delivery system (hospital & sub-acute), products, provider services & quality resource management.
- Supports efforts that are in place to manage & measure clinical quality. Supports the identification, evaluation, & monitoring of all organizational quality & service performance goals. Ensures compliance w/ internal policies & w/ external regulatory, licensing, & accrediting agencies, including health information management.
- Leverages resources & manages financial & non-financial resources & information. Shares best practices, recognizes & capitalizes on size, scale, & capabilities, & continuously seeks opportunities to improve fiscal performance.
- Supports Service Line Directors' budgets & assist w/ financial performance management.
- Assures & champions continuous improvement in all operational activities.
- Support initiatives that monitor appointment access & patient flow activities & implements actions that assure coordinated care is provided by KP.
- Ensures that patient concerns & complaints are resolved in a timely & effective manner.
- Utilizes all sources of patient feedback to improve performance.
- Acts as a role model & represents KP by participating in community service organizations & events. Creates climate of civic responsibility w/in MOB.
- Promotes staff development & acts as a role model.
- Manages available information technology systems (KP HealthConnect, Payroll applications, & medical applications).
- In partnership w/ Facilities Operations Manager, ensures the maintenance of a safe & secure environment for customers & staff.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 7 years of nursing experience, with a minimum of 3 years in an acute care environment.
- 3 years of managerial experience in an acute care environment and nursing experience in multiple disciplines.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- RN license in appropriate jurisdiction (or qualified to apply) required.
- BLS required.


Preferred Qualifications:
- Critical Care, Emergency Room nursing experience preferred.
- Previous experience in a managed care setting preferred.
- Bachelor's in Nursing, Health Administration, or Business Administration preferred.
- Master's degree in Nursing, Health Administration, or Business Administration preferred.
- ASLS preferred.]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2388366-Baltimore-Health-care-and-Hospital-Operations
The Palliative Care Nurse Coordinator is responsible for screening palliative care referrals & evaluating the appropriateness of palliative care referrals. In addition, gathering patient & family data in preparation for the palliative care consult by the palliative care team as well as coordinating palliative care consults are needed. This position will monitor the quality of outcomes.
Essential Functions:
- Screen, assess & prioritize palliative care consult referrals.
- Schedule & plan palliative care consults for the palliative care team while being sensitive to time constraints & resources.
- Clarify eligibility status in accordance w/HP policies & procedures.
- Ensure the appropriate administration of benefits by accurate interpretation & by applying the benefit within limitations in a manner that exhibits judgment & a realistic understanding of issues.
- Identify issues, trends & barriers that delay the patient's timely transition to the next level of care & accurately communicate this information to others regardless of their status or position.
- Influence actions & opinions in cases where a physician needs assistance to expeditiously transition a patient to the most appropriate level of care.
- Maturely express opinions & use negotiation skills to influence financial outcomes related to hospital days, alternative care and other referred services.
- Utilize the nursing process approach to prospectively & concurrently execute plans for health care services.
- Identify where - support structures exist, identify appropriate referrals & resources & take action to solve individual patient care management problems.
- Develop creative patient care alternatives to ensure the delivery of high quality, cost effective care using analytical problem solving.
- Discuss complex or difficult individual cases with supervisor, MAPMG physicians & QRM physicians.
- Demonstrate competency to assess all aspects of care across the continuum for variations from quality & utilization standards.
- Seek clarification of incomplete or illegible records including inpatient, outpatient & contracting physician office records & report problems for corrective action.
- Identify & report potential risk cases or situations by presenting clear information that builds credibility.
- Exhibit a commitment to the continual improvement in the quality of patient care services.
- Display an awareness of individual rights of patients & educate the member about those rights.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient records, information & departmental activities involving patient information.
- Practice w/in ethical & legal guidelines using established policies & procedures for guidance.
- Optimize productive working relationships by functioning as a liaison, problem solver & consultant for community social services, health care agencies, providers & various KP departments.
- Provide case management, referral management & benefit interpretation for attending physicians, service chiefs, area physician managers & medical facility managers.
- Work with Medical Center staff & physicians to develop appropriate plans of care for individual patients or groups of patients in such a way as to build high morale and group commitment to goals & objectives.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience in acute hospital utilization review or equivalent required.
- Successful completion of palliative care training required, including: pain and symptom management, nutrition and hydration, psychosocial and spiritual care, and hospice.
- RN license in jurisdiction where assigned required.
- CPR certification required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- B.S.N. is preferred.
-This is a part time position for Palliative care team in NoVa to do consults at Fairfax and VHC. Work schedule will be full 8 hour days, 2 days one week alternating with 3 days the next.]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2388362-Rockville-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Coordinates flow of patients in the department to optimize throughput; keeps patients apprised of delays.
- Observes patients in the department & notifies the provider &/or RN immediately if patient appears in distress.
- Prepares patients to see the provider; assists prior to, during & following examination as needed.
- Performs all skills required of the Clinical Assistant. Additionally, inserts foley catheters, performs complex splinting & performs venipuncture for the purpose of drawing blood or inserting a saline lock.
- Provides & reviews written instructions w/ patients as appropriate.
- Maintains examination & treatment rooms & other clinical & reception areas. Cleans equipment following established organizational guidelines. Ensures that established standard supply levels are maintained & orders supplies as directed by the Clinical Operations Manager or lead RN.
- Verifies eligibility & demographic information for both new & existing patients & when necessary, inputs data in accordance w/ pre-enrollment & non-status change procedures. Collects, secures & accounts for payments received from members, in compliance w/ established procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.


Qualifications:

Schedule Details:
-Rotating schedule to include weekends and holidays.
- Week 1 - Sunday, Monday and Saturday 5:00pm - 1:00am, Week 2 Sunday & Saturday 5:00pm - 1:00am.

Basic Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience as an Emergency Department technician, Emergency Medical Technician or military medic required OR equivalent combination of experience as an Urgent Care Clinical Assistant & completion of training on required skills. (Training required within 6 months of hire.)
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Certified Nursing Assistant only required for the state of MD.
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
- IV certification required
- Requires bending, lifting greater than 20 pounds, pushing wheelchairs/stretchers.
]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2381560-Largo-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN
Essential Functions:
- Evaluates and treats communication and swallowing disorders for both adult and pediatric populations.
- Administers diagnostic test to provide individualized treatment for a variety of communication disorders voice and swallowing impairments and neurological defects.
- Implements the treatment program through direct treatment of the patient, may delegate a portion of the treatment plan to appropriate supportive personnel, and coordination of the treatment plan with other health care personnel as appropriate.
- Provides advice and education to patient, family, and other clinicians.
- Implements and maintains department policies and procedures. Identifies opportunities for new or enhanced services or levels of patient care.
- Discharges patient from speech therapy when the patient has received maximum benefit from speech therapy.
- Provides accurate, timely documentation of speech therapy patient management.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 2 years of practice experience as a licensed speech therapist in a clinical setting required.
- Graduate of an accredited speech language pathology with a bachelors or masters or doctoral degree with certification in speech therapy required.
- Licensure to practice occupational therapy by the State of Virginia, Maryland, and/or the District of Columbia required.
- National Provider Identification (NPI) required.
- BLS certification required.]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2381525-Gaithersburg-Rehab-Services
Provides leadership in the area of training & scheduling to the Ophthalmology Technicians & Ophthalmology Assistants.
Essential Functions:
- Orients and trains new ophthalmic technicians & assistants to KP policies & procedures to work in a high efficiency model of practice.
- Arranges for or provides in-service training to keep technician/assistant staff current on ophthalmology treatment & procedures.
- Assists support staff in organizing work stations to allow for efficient use of space & flow of work.
- Assists the Regional Manager of Vision Services in scheduling staff for appropriate coverage of the ophthalmology centers.
- Activates visual field schedules as appropriate at each ophthalmology center & as staffing allows in coordination w/ optometry.
- Technician duties as follows:
o Receives patients' charts the day before or the morning of the patient's scheduled appointment & requests charts as directed by the provider. Each morning, charts are secured for the entire day.
o Interviews patients prior to appointment to obtain ocular history, chief complaint, & history of present & past illnesses & records history in the medical record.
o Performs routine vision & screening & measurement examinations such as visual acuity, visual field screening, ocular pressure, ocular motility & color vision, alerts Ophthalmologist to any abnormality, & records results of screening examinations on patient's medical record.
o Performs non-routine visual exams such as tangent screen testing as directed by the Ophthalmologist & records results for interpretation.
o Assists providers w/ procedures & minor & major surgery, maintains inventory of instruments & supplies, & assures disinfecting & storage of instruments.
o Assists the Ophthalmologist in clinical examination of the eye.
o Attends patients requiring emergency eye care & alerts Ophthalmologist of their arrival & instructs patients in medication, pre & post-op eye care.
o Performs user-level maintenance & repair of equipment as prescribed by manufacturers.
o Applies eye dressings, protective shields as necessary.
o Able to perform complete use of instruments.
o Dilates & checks eye pressures.
o Performs visual fields & photography.
o Under the direct supervision of an Ophthalmologist, may assist w/ fluorescein amniography by operating flindus & retinal photography equipment as assigned. Labels & maintains filing system for ophthalmic photography.
o Under the direct supervision & instruction by the ophthalmologist, assists in performing A-scan measurements, corneoscopy, ultrasonic pachymetry, & pneumotonometiy.
o Under direction of Ophthalmologist, screen patient telephone calls & assess urgency of care required; refer patient to provider as appropriate.
o Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as Ophthalmology Technician or Ophthalmology Assistant II required.
- Graduate of 2 years of accredited Ophthalmology Technician training program required. 2 years at KP as an Ophthalmology Assistant II may substitute for 2 years training program.
- JCAHPO (Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology) certification test for Ophthalmology Technician or Certified Ophthalmic Med Technologist required.
- CPR Certified required.
- In order to work effectively w/ patients, must have effective interpersonal & communication skills & be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, & see.
]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2381513-Largo-Optical-Services Essential Functions:
- Provides pharmacotherapy consultation & follow up of patients w/ complex medical problems.
- Assesses the drug therapy needs of patients & monitors progress of therapy through interviews, physical assessment, patient education & clinical laboratory monitoring.
- Makes timely decisions about patient drug treatment modalities w/in guidelines & protocols & communicates regularly w/ health care providers.
- Documents all clinical interventions & drug information requests using appropriate methods.
- Communicates new medication therapies to pharmacists, physicians & other health care providers.
- Develops drug education plans & strategies to promote cost-effective prescribing in area of expertise including communication of initiatives to providers & staff.
- Supports initiatives to achieve HEDIS targeted disease state goals related to drug therapy.
- Acts as preceptor & mentor of the managed care pharmacy practice resident(s) & pharmacy students where applicable. Evaluates & critiques students & residents abilities in established practice rotations through use of learning goals & objectives.
- Develops & delivers pharmaceutical education lectures to staff & patients.
- Demonstrates continued competency in specialty areas of pharmacy practice.
- Assures compliance to all regulatory rules & regulations & Kaiser Permanente's policies & procedures to include but not limited to:
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- State Boards of Pharmacy
- HIPAA
- Principles of Responsibility
- Proper use of Kaiser Permanente personal computers & applications
- Oversees pharmacy technician staff in execution of technical functions where applicable
- Takes lead role in implementation of new drug-related initiatives, establishment of new clinical pharmacy services as requested, & Part D MTM activities w/ clinical pharmacists.
- Participates in research activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Completion of 1 year residency related to practice area or 3 years of equivalent clinical practice experience required.
- Pharmacy doctorate degree required.
- Licensed Pharmacist to practice in assigned jurisdiction(s) required.
- Board certification (US-BCPS preferred) must be current or achieved within three years of starting this position.
- Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Specialty residency preferred.
- Experience with using Microsoft Excel, Access and Power Point preferred.]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2373131-Maryland-Pharmacy Essential Functions:
- Greets members at counter or over the telephone, verifies member's eligibility status, & receives prescriptions from members for pharmaceuticals.
- Enters prescription information into computer system & prints labels for use by pharmacist.
- Receives payment according to terms of members' plan.
- Selects requested drugs from Baker cell dispenser or counts drugs from pharmacy shelf.
- Reconstitutes medications by mixing w/ fluids.
- Prepares intravenous prescriptions, topical ointments, & other drugs by mixing prescribed dosages.
- Attaches labels to container for review by pharmacist.
- Calls members to pick-up completed prescription.
- Receives payment for over-the-counter medications & medical supplies selected by members.
- Answers routine inquiries from members regarding health plan drug coverage, prices, & related issues.
- Identifies situations when patient should speak w/ pharmacist regarding use of drugs & asks pharmacist to speak to member.
- Orders & stocks drugs & supplies, assembles drugs & supplies for clinical departments, stocks crash carts, & performs other inventory duties.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Schedule Details:
- Rotating schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays.
-The position is home based at Woodlawn, but will float and be utilized at all locations in the Baltimore Medical Center.

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Successful completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program or US Military program OR one year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
- Compliance w/ all state board of pharmacy rules & licensing requirements where applicable required.
- Active CPHT certification required. (Pharmacy students are exempted from the CPHT requirement where applicable).
]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2367830-Baltimore-Pharmacy
Essential Functions:
- Performs bone densitometry scans for a defined population according to established procedures.
- Obtains appropriate patient clinical history prior to performing the procedure.
- Defines osteoporosis for members & instructs them in preventative measures.Refers appropriate clinical questions to the nursing staff &/or physicians.
- Maintains appropriate quality control on all procedures & technical equipment involved in the diagnostic process at designated intervals.Maintains required reports.
- Demonstrates excellent knowledge of bone densitometry scans & maintains clinical competence.
- Confirms members' preparedness for exam based on patient instruction sheet.
- Enter correct patient identification information into radiology system.
- Positions member correctly & accurately for the exam.
- Archive exams onto a disc on a daily basis.
- Print & distribute scans & questionnaires to Bone Health Physicians for interpretation, according to the schedule provided by the physicians.
- Give patients appropriate discharge information & literature.
- Attends & participates in team meetings.
- Maintains department office supplies.
- Performs other duties as directed.

Qualifications:

Schedule Details:
- Rotating schedule to include weekends and holidays.
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8:30am - 5:00pm.

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience in related registered/licensed field.
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Graduation from approved school of radiology.
- CPR certification required, or must obtain w/in 90 days of employment.
- ARRT & certification w/ ISCD (International Society for Clinical Densitometry) as a Certified Densitometry Technician (CDT) or Bone Density modality registered by the ARRT.Bone densitometry certification must be obtained w/in 90 days of employment.
- All applicable state licenses.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
- Ability to work well w/in a team environment.
- Ability to work various schedules & locations.

]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2359585-Rockville-Imaging-and-Radiology Essential Functions:
- Greets members at counter or over the telephone, verifies member's eligibility status, & receives prescriptions from members for pharmaceuticals.
- Enters prescription information into computer system & prints labels for use by pharmacist.
- Receives payment according to terms of members' plan.
- Selects requested drugs from Baker cell dispenser or counts drugs from pharmacy shelf.
- Reconstitutes medications by mixing w/ fluids.
- Prepares intravenous prescriptions, topical ointments, & other drugs by mixing prescribed dosages.
- Attaches labels to container for review by pharmacist.
- Calls members to pick-up completed prescription.
- Receives payment for over-the-counter medications & medical supplies selected by members.
- Answers routine inquiries from members regarding health plan drug coverage, prices, & related issues.
- Identifies situations when patient should speak w/ pharmacist regarding use of drugs & asks pharmacist to speak to member.
- Orders & stocks drugs & supplies, assembles drugs & supplies for clinical departments, stocks crash carts, & performs other inventory duties.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Schedule Details:
- Rotating schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays.
- Monday - Friday 8:00am - 7:30pm, Saturday 8:00am - 5:30pm.
Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Successful completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program or US Military program OR one year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
- Compliance w/ all state board of pharmacy rules & licensing requirements where applicable required.
- Active CPHT certification required. (Pharmacy students are exempted from the CPHT requirement where applicable).
]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2359575-Maryland-Pharmacy ** Willing to float within centers in DC/SM.

To examine patients having full range of visual problems, diagnose visual diseases, disorders, & deficiencies, & prescribe treatment as licensed & credited. To refer patients to other appropriate KP providers as needed for further evaluation & treatment.
Essential Functions:
- Examines patients having a full range of visual problems by using a full field of optometry instruments & techniques.
- Diagnoses visual diseases, disorders, & deficiencies & prescribes treatment according to the laws of the State of Maryland, District, or Commonwealth.
- Prescribes & fits contact lenses.
- Determines visual requirements of the partially sighted. Prescribes low-vision aids such as telescopic & microscopic lenses, magnifiers, & other optical devices to aid low-vision patients.
- In the state or jurisdiction in which licensed or under the standing orders of a physician, uses diagnostic pharmaceutical agents to detect & diagnose ocular pathology. Uses examination techniques to determine ocular signs of systemic diseases and medications.
- Refers patients to other appropriate Kaiser Permanente providers as needed for further evaluation & treatment.
- Participates in departmental & educational meetings including peer review activities within the department and medical facility.
- Consults regularly w/ internal medicine, pediatrics, & ophthalmology on patient care issues.
- Assists in implementing eye care in-service education programs for medical center staff & at patient education seminars.
- Under the standing orders of a physician & in co-management w/ an ophthalmologist, evaluates & manages stated anterior segment disorders.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience required.
- Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry required.
- License in good standing in State of Maryland, District of Columbia, or Virginia required.
- National Provider Identification (NPI) required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 or more years of experience in an interdisciplinary health care environment preferred.
- Accredited residency in Optometry preferred.
]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2355475-Largo-Optical-Services
Essential Functions:
- Participates in the development of the Region's business plan & supports the preparation of the financial components.These include strategic financial planning for rates, capital, & operating expenses.
- Coordinates & directs the preparation of the Rate-making, Operating, & Long Range Financial (Operating & Capital) Forecasts assuring consistency w/ the Region's strategic business plan.This responsibility includes coordination of a multi-year process as well as putting together schedules & due dates & making sure all components are included. Monitors progress of forecasts & assures that decisions are made by Regional Management in order to complete them in a timely & accurate manner.
- Manages a first-class financial decision support capability that enables managers to make effective financial decisions.
- Develops financial recommendations such as resource allocation, cost structure changes & dues increases; reviews recommendations w/ the Manager of Financial Systems & Analysis & Senior Staff including Regional Controller, Medical Group Business Administrator, Health Plan Manager, & service area management teams & service chiefs.
- Provides efficient, on-going operation of the Financial Planning Department through effective organization, selection, development, appraisal, motivation & retention of competent staff.Hires, trains, & exercises overall responsibility for personnel under supervision.
- Provides a competent analytical staff to support the service area management teams & other accountable 'budget' owners in the development & day-by-day management of their financial responsibilities.
- Acts as a financial consultant to the Region.Responds to questions from all customers ranging from the Regional Manager & Medical Director to the supervisory level throughout the Region.Conducts financial management training.Produces routines & ad hoc reports for management that are used to monitor operations & make management decisions.
- Directs the preparation of financial feasibility studies & any special financial analysis required by the Region.Recommends course of actions.
- Directs the preparation & analysis of financial results, including variances from forecast, on a monthly & annual basis.Identifies trends & produces revised forecasts.
- Provides competent administration of the Medical & Hospital Service Agreements including preparation of the annual addendum.
- Directs the Region's capital Budget process.
- Directs the development of all financial reporting & analysis required by the Region's participation w/ a Medicare Cost Contract.This includes submission to HCFA of the annual budgets & cost reports, & special studies which determine the financial viability of participation in this program.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Broad business background w/ at least 5 years of financial planning experience is required.
- A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience is required.
- BS Degree in business, finance, or accounting required.
- Ability to analyze, understand & communicate complex issues or trends is required.
- Extensive knowledge of PC & its applications is required.
- Familiarity w/ main frame systems is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA in general finance or health care finance or a CPA preferred.]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2351492-Rockville-Accounting-Finance-and-Actuarial-Services Essential Functions:
- Makes appointments for patients w/ optometrists & ophthalmologists.
- Greets patients, takes co-payments, enters data into medical records, & escorts patients to examination room.
- Performs initial tests for optometry patients using specialized equipment.
- Provides test results to optometrist & identifies abnormal conditions.
- Assists optometrist to conduct examinations as directed.
- Assists patients to understand spectacle & contact lens options following diagnosis by optometrist.
- Assists patients in the selection of spectacle frames under direction of an optician.
- Cleans & polishes hard & soft lenses.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 6 months experience working w/ contact lenses required.
- High school diploma or equivalent education required.
- One of the following certifications: Contact Lens Dispenser (US-CLD), National Contact lens Examiners Certification, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (US-COA, CPOA, CPOT), National Para-Optometric (US-CPO), Completion of any Optometric Assistant Program of studies, Completion of the Self-Study Paraoptometric Assistant Course, Ophthalmic Medical Assisting-Independent Study Course, or any comparable certification or Optometric or Ophthalmic course completion required or within 6 months from date of hire.
- Completion of a proficiency checklist within 90 days of employment.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience in a retail or vision services environment preferred.
- CPR certification preferred
]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2288592-Largo-Optical-Services - To collaborate with appropriate market/regional staff to participate in developing utilization and quality assurance outcomes measures and in developing meaningful data reporting and analytical formats.
- Serves as a regulatory resource to the organization by providing input and opinions that are in compliance with applicable rules and regulations related to Radiology. Manages and drive systems to closure that are already established within the quality program.
- Serve as a role model for Kaiser Permanente values and culture, consultant for internal/external customers on compliance and regulatory issues.
Essential Functions:
- Ensures appropriate accreditation is maintained & departments operate within all internal & external regulatory requirements, as appropriate, including mammography ACR & MQSA, NCR, DHR, NCQA, DOI, state & federal, internal mock audits by Clinical Services & all others.
- Partners with the Director of Diagnostic Services in the development & execution of department based quality initiatives, continuous quality improvement, & compliance.
- Ensures regional radiology policy & procedures are maintained & updated appropriately. Authors new procedures as appropriate.
- Participates in regional & inter-regional committees & national strategic quality, compliance & service teams.
- In conjunction with radiology management (Health Plan & Medical Group), directs development & implementation of systems & parameters to monitor, evaluate, & continuously improve quality measures in the radiology departments. Provides regular assessment of quality systems in the region/local markets to radiology management (Medical Group & Health Plan).
- Analyzes improved radiology practices required for compliance & risk avoidance through the evaluation of quality measures & information throughout the region.
- Manages implementation of processes to ensure compliance with accrediting & licensing bodies. Oversees design & monitors program for maintenance of standard operating procedures. Oversees design & implementation of standard practices for staff orientation, development, & competency evaluation.
- Serves as primary radiology resource to the local/regional QA/QI Committees, represents the Radiology department at ART & RQIC, Radiation Safety, Credentialing & PPRO, Compliance, Confidentiality, Interregional SME group & Interregional Quality Managers.
- Tracks UORs & Member Services reports for the Radiology department, monitors trends, prepares summary reports & develops action plans for areas of improvement.
- Performs annual internal departmental audits at all Radiology locations in KPMAS, provides detailed summary of findings, presents results, & develops actions plans for continuous monitoring & improvement
- Develops direct reports & team members from both a professional & personal standpoint (e.g., coaching & mentoring) to increase their overall effectiveness & value to the company. Designs & implements a multi-level career path ladder, which provides team members with flexibility, learning/training opportunities, & long-term career growth within the team &/or KP (e.g., regional & national opportunities).
- See full length job description for additional functions.


Qualifications:

Schedule Details:
- Rotating schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in healthcare operations with a minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership experience within the delivery of Radiology Services required.
- 2 years of experience with PCs with use of relational database, graphic, presentation and spreadsheet software required.
- BS degree in Radiological Science or related Health Care field required
- Health Care Science Profession (RN, RT, PT) required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in an Allied Health Science Profession, (ARRT) strongly preferred
- Master's Degree preferred.
- Knowledge of regulatory accreditation requirements related to Radiology operations preferred.
]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2342866-Rockville-Imaging-and-Radiology
The Solution Design Specialist is responsible for understanding the strategic direction, priorities and needs of our business partners, as well as designing and facilitating the delivery of IT-based solutions to meet these needs. As a Solution Consultant you will prepare, present and collaborate on all required deliverables with the technical solutions project team; analyze and evaluate hardware, software, tools and related processes required to support proposed solutions; and develop preliminary solution architectures. Additionally you must develop alternative design solutions and design high-level network models; and utilize enterprise standard process methodology and tools. You will also be responsible for assisting business partners in developing their testing approach and plans, and in working as part of the technology testing team to plan and execute testing, to ensure both functional and non-functional requirements are met.

The KP-IT Revenue Cycle program will improve the comprehensive, program-wide revenue cycle capabilities to achieve strategic goals, in particular, the successful implementation and support of self-funded and deductible products. The Initiative will help KP achieve revenue collection goals, obtain the benefit of new information systems, and maintain regulatory compliance. Objectives of the Revenue Cycle program are to:

Support Kaiser Permanente's growth strategy
Enable industry standard practices for all lines of business (including self-funded and deductible products)
Contribute to the financial imperatives for cost structure improvements
Ensure appropriate reimbursement from non-dues revenue sources on a timely basis
Leverage KP HealthConnect for billing, collections, documentation and coding

The Revenue Cycle IT team supports projects in all KP regions, including Northern and Southern California as well as the Regions Outside California (ROC). These projects include creating and implementing standard configurations and processes across regions where possible. All projects undertaken by RCIT are based on developing a sustainable and industry standard delivery model across all lines of business for the California and ROC regions.

Currently, KP is in the midst of a multi-year program of taking existing billing systems and functions, which can vary between regions, and increase standardization, implement automation and improve efficiencies for all regions. Regional and functional area solutions vary by payor/financial class for KP covered members, members with other plans (e.g. Coordination of Benefits, Other Coverage Information) and non-members who may have government or other commercial plans, or who may qualify for third-party or Kaiser Medical Financial Assistance programs. These inconsistencies and inefficiencies across the organization result in costs to collect, increased A/R days, lost 3rd party reimbursement on uncovered services, increased bad-debt from self pay, less than optimal verification of patients eligible for KP MFA (Charity Care), and an inability to consistently and accurately collect patient liabilities at the point of service.

Essential Functions:
Leads the collaboration with our business partners to define requirements, determine solution alternatives, and develop high-level designs and estimates
Leads the definition and concept phases of projects, but remains involved thereafter to ensure alignment with designed and accepted solutions through testing, production and support.
Develop application architecture(s) for the applications, and migration strategies to support the evolution of the applications to meet business needs.
Stays involved in the entire project lifecycle to support preparation and execution of test scripts to ensure project delivery based on requirements defined
Provide customer support as required to meet service level agreements
Build and manage a cohesive team to meet deliverables per project / tracks assigned

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 10or more years of industry experience that may include business/systems architecture, professional services consulting and software development
- Bachelor's degree in related disciplines or 4 additional years of relevant experience
- 3 or more years of recent Health Care IT experience in a variety of Health Care provider and/or payer applications
- Experienced in complex integrated systems planning and solution alternative analysis and design and delivery
- Solid understanding of solution delivery life cycle of enterprise solutions, including experience in business process analysis, requirement elicitation and analysis, software and vendor selection, custom development and/or package implementation, testing and vendor management
- Experienced in definition of application target architectures and strategies to evolve technology applications to support stated and future business needs
- Experienced in IT consulting with focus on delivery of complex enterprise integrated solutions
- Excellent communicator with strong customer focus with ability to work with business executives as well as technologists to elicit business requirements and articulate technology options
- Excellent problem solving, decision making and negotiation skills
- Team oriented and ability to work in a matrix environment
]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2342869-Washington-DC-Information-Technology Essential Functions:
- Makes appointments for patients w/ optometrists & ophthalmologists.
- Greets patients, takes co-payments, enters data into medical records, & escorts patients to examination room.
- Performs initial tests for optometry patients using specialized equipment.
- Provides test results to optometrist & identifies abnormal conditions.
- Assists optometrist to conduct examinations as directed.
- Assists patients to understand spectacle & contact lens options following diagnosis by optometrist.
- Assists patients in the selection of spectacle frames under direction of an optician.
- Cleans & polishes hard & soft lenses.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 6 months experience working w/ contact lenses required.
- High school diploma or equivalent education required.
- One of the following certifications: Contact Lens Dispenser (US-CLD), National Contact lens Examiners Certification, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (US-COA, CPOA, CPOT), National Para-Optometric (US-CPO), Completion of any Optometric Assistant Program of studies, Completion of the Self-Study Paraoptometric Assistant Course, Ophthalmic Medical Assisting-Independent Study Course, or any comparable certification or Optometric or Ophthalmic course completion required or within 6 months from date of hire.
- Completion of a proficiency checklist within 90 days of employment.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience in a retail or vision services environment preferred.
- CPR certification preferred
]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2288514-Maryland-Optical-Services
Performs initial work-up & specialized examinations of the eye as directed by ophthalmologist. Assists ophthalmologist w/ clinical examination & surgical procedures as directed.
Essential Functions:
- Interviews each patient to obtain information about symptoms & documents information provided by patient in medical record.
- Follows established protocol to determine the appropriate tests to perform based on patient's description of symptoms & personal inspection of eye.
- Uses specialized equipment to test patient's vision & condition.
- Provides test results to provider & brings attention to abnormal conditions.
- Assists the ophthalmologist in the clinical examination of the eye & in surgical procedures as directed.
- Applies eye dressings & protective shields as directed.
- Documents examination results & treatments in patient file.
- Cleans & maintains specialized equipment & work areas.
- Attends patients requiring emergency care & alerts ophthalmologist to their condition.
- Performs other related duties as requested.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience as an ophthalmology assistant I required.
- High school diploma/ GED required.
- Formal course in ophthalmology or military training.
- Certification as an ophthalmic assistant by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology or obtained within 12 months of date of hire required.
- CPR certification required.
- Successfully demonstrated proficiency on initial skills assessment during the interview process required.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.
]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2288589-Maryland-Optical-Services
Performs initial work-up & specialized examinations of the eye as directed by ophthalmologist. Assists ophthalmologist w/ clinical examination & surgical procedures as directed.
Essential Functions:
- Interviews each patient to obtain information about symptoms & documents information provided by patient in medical record.
- Follows established protocol to determine the appropriate tests to perform based on patient's description of symptoms & personal inspection of eye.
- Uses specialized equipment to test patient's vision & condition.
- Provides test results to provider & brings attention to abnormal conditions.
- Assists the ophthalmologist in the clinical examination of the eye & in surgical procedures as directed.
- Applies eye dressings & protective shields as directed.
- Documents examination results & treatments in patient file.
- Cleans & maintains specialized equipment & work areas.
- Attends patients requiring emergency care & alerts ophthalmologist to their condition.
- Performs other related duties as requested.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience as an ophthalmology assistant I required.
- High school diploma/ GED required.
- Formal course in ophthalmology or military training.
- Certification as an ophthalmic assistant by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology or obtained within 12 months of date of hire required.
- CPR certification required.
- Successfully demonstrated proficiency on initial skills assessment during the interview process required.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.
]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2288591-Largo-Optical-Services
Essential Functions:

- Administers all oral and injecting medications in the assigned clinical area. Ensures narcotics and drug supplies are available in the assigned clinical area and assures the proper security of all narcotics and controlled substances according to KP standards and applicable regulatory laws. Initiates and monitors IV therapy to therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
- Provides ongoing assurance of functional emergency equipment and adequate emergency drug supplies. Responds to emergency situations throughout medical facility. Documents emergency situation to supervisor.
- Coordinates, implements, and evaluates patient teaching plans for areas of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, anticoagulant therapy, therapeutic diet instruction, weight control, and other areas as designated.
- Sets-up, performs, and/or assists with procedures as appropriate.
- Coordinates recovery care of patients post sedation. Ensures safety measures are instituted for all compromised patients receiving care.
- Triages walk-in patients as needed or assigned.
- Supervises patient flow and directs other clinical support staff in the delivery of patient care within the Health Care Team (HCT).Acts as a resource person to LPNs and Clinic Assistants.
- Acts as patient advocate and resolves problem within HCT. Brings unresolved issues to Clinical Coordinator's attention if unresolved within the team.
- Performs other related duties as directed.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of current experience HMO or ambulatory setting is required.
- Experience in IV Therapy is required.
- Current RN license in appropriate jurisdiction is required.
- Current CPR certification is required
- Passing a standard medication test is required.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.

Preferred Qualifications:
- BSN is preferred.
]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2339315-Baltimore-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Utilization Review. According to department policy, procedure & protocols, consistently apply & verbally communicate approved utilization review criteria & guidelines for services delivered in acute or alternative care settings.
- Eligibility & Benefit Verification. Confirm eligibility status & ensure the appropriate administration of benefits in accordance w/ department policies & procedures.
- Assessing Right Venue of Care w/ Hospitalist. Collaboration w/ Hospitalist to assess the appropriate level of care for patients (i.e., Medical Unit, Surgical Unit, Tele Unit, TCU, ICU) & post- (Home, Continuum or Community-based Services) hospitalization.
- Coordination of Care. Driving patient care plan through assuring daily plan is executed, & management of transitions & post-hospital care.
- Effective Discharge Planning. Prompt, clinically appropriate discharge planning beginning at time of admission.
- Variance Management. Timely steps in identification of delays in throughput, escalation to correct delays, & recording delays to identify patterns & trends that will require corrective actions.
- Quality Screening. Demonstrate competency to assess all aspects of care across the continuum for variations from quality & utilization standards.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience in acute hospital utilization review or equivalent required.
- RN License in jurisdiction where assigned required.
- CPR certification required.
- New Hire:
o Successful completion of PCC Orientation & Assessment of Critical Skills.
o Passing score on inter-rater reliability.
- Annually:
o Successful completion of PCC Assessment of Critical Skills.
o Passing score on inter-rater reliability.
- Ability to effectively communicate.
- Ability to conform to established policies & procedures.
- Ability to analytically problem solve & make decisions.
- Ability to tolerate & cope w/ ambiguity.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively & clearly present information through the written word, to influence or persuade others through oral presentation in positive or negative circumstances, & to listen well.
- Demonstrated ability to write clearly, legibly, & effectively, to present ideas & document activities, to read & interpret written information.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Recent acute care, case management, or home health experience preferred.
- B.S.N. preferred.
- GBMC Emergency Room as primary assignment with the expectation that one may have to cover the GBMC inpatient area or travel to St. Agnes Hospital or the Calvert Street Office if Operations require, frequency: rare.Acute Care Hospital Case Management and Utilization Experience 2 + years. Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills . This position will need towork every other weekend, holidays, rotating schedule.]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2334635-Baltimore-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Greets patient, explains ultrasound procedure, & answers questions.
- Selects the appropriate machine & probe to be used to obtain diagnostic information requested by referring physician.
- Applies gel to patient's skin, applies probe, & monitors equipment to obtain ultrasound images.
- Processes film & reviews images to confirm that images meet radiologist's requirements.
- Prepares initial diagnosis by identifying abnormal conditions for review by radiologist.
- Uses ultrasound equipment to assist providers to conduct invasive procedures.
- Maintains equipment & examination room, stores film, & keeps inventory of related supplies.
- Prepares patient information files w/ patient identification, date of exam, referring physician, & exam performed.
- Prepares & submits reports showing the number & type of examinations conducted.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of full time experience as a sonographer required.
- High School diploma/GED required.
- Completion of an ARDMS accredited or equivalent program in ultrasound technology required.
- Current certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDMS) in abdomen &/or OB/GYN required.
- Non-Registered Sonographers may be considered; however, Sonographers must have met experience, education, & training requirements; & upon hire, Sonographer must sit for & pass abdomen &/or OB/GYN Registry w/in 1 year of employment.
- CPR Certification required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications such as breast or RVT preferred.
- NT Certification preferred/required.]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2332130-Gaithersburg-Imaging-and-Radiology To assure that only credentialed practitioners & providers render care to KP members & that all practitioners, providers & delegates meet KP regulatory & accreditation standards.
Essential Functions:
- Process Management – Initiates & follows through on all aspects of credentialing including the initial & re-credentialing process for all practitioners employed &/or contracted w/ Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States. In addition, initiates & follows through on all aspects of the privileging & re-privileging of Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group physicians w/ Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) privileges.
- Initiates & conducts primary source verification of practitioner's background, education/training & malpractice history through the use of on-line systems, written correspondence, telephone inquiries & printed reference guides, rosters & reports.
- Identifies & evaluates potential red flags & works in collaboration w/ department Manager/Director, &/or Physician Managers to determine next steps.
- Performs List Validation & Reporting (LVAR) queries per the National Compliance Office & Regional Compliance department & in compliance w/ federal & state regulations.
- Performs analysis of report data & state board sanction information in compliance w/ regulatory on-going monitoring requirements.
- Is responsible for preparation of materials & files for presentation & review by the Mid-Atlantic States Credentialing & Privileging (MASCAP) committee.
- Coordinates approval of identified clean files at weekly electronic meetings of the MASCAP committee & initiates notification of committee decision to practitioner w/ appropriate follow-up to Provider Relations & Provider Contracting.
- Collaborates w/ inter-departmental peers, including Quality Management, Provider Relations, & Provider Contracting & Data Management to identify & implement best practices & to ensure an integrated, timely, & consistent product.
- Partners w/ MAPMG Human Resources to ensure timely credentialing of new physicians prior to employment. Reviews “locum tenen” profile information & coordinates notification of approval to department service chiefs.
- Customer Focus/Communication Skills – Provides assistance & determines resolution to practitioner issues &/or triages appropriately, via verbal/written communication in response to both internal & external customers.
- Functional Skills – Ensures compliance w/ NCQA standards & other regulatory agencies. Assists in the development of policies & procedures to support the credentialing process.
- Technical Skills - Responsible for the accuracy & integrity of the credentialing database. Able to run database queries & reports to support efficiencies & prioritization of work flow.
- Problem Solving Skills – Identifies & responds pro-actively to issues & concerns assuring complete solutions in a timely manner.
- Organizational Skills – Ability to juggle multiple priorities & perform expedited credentialing upon request.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 3 years of credentialing experience in a managed care setting required.
- Bachelor’s degree / 4 years of relevant experience required.
- Proven ability to function independently w/ minimal direct supervision required.
- Significant working knowledge of Federal & State regulatory requirements & accreditation standards, including NCQA, CMS, COMAR & MCHIP required.
- Strong organizational & communication skills required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Visual Cactus preferred.
- Certification as Certified Provider Credentialing Special (CPCS) preferred
]]> Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2320823-Rockville-Quality-Assurance,-Utilization-Review,-or-Case-Management Essential Functions:
- Utilization Review. According to department policy, procedure & protocols, consistently apply & verbally communicate approved utilization review criteria & guidelines for services delivered in acute or alternative care settings.
- Eligibility & Benefit Verification. Confirm eligibility status & ensure the appropriate administration of benefits in accordance w/ department policies & procedures.
- Assessing Right Venue of Care w/ Hospitalist. Collaboration w/ Hospitalist to assess the appropriate level of care for patients (i.e., Medical Unit, Surgical Unit, Tele Unit, TCU, ICU) & post- (Home, Continuum or Community-based Services) hospitalization.
- Coordination of Care. Driving patient care plan through assuring daily plan is executed, & management of transitions & post-hospital care.
- Effective Discharge Planning. Prompt, clinically appropriate discharge planning beginning at time of admission.
- Variance Management. Timely steps in identification of delays in throughput, escalation to correct delays, & recording delays to identify patterns & trends that will require corrective actions.
- Quality Screening. Demonstrate competency to assess all aspects of care across the continuum for variations from quality & utilization standards.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience in acute hospital utilization review or equivalent required.
- RN License in jurisdiction where assigned required.
- CPR certification required.
- New Hire:
o Successful completion of PCC Orientation & Assessment of Critical Skills.
o Passing score on inter-rater reliability.
- Annually:
o Successful completion of PCC Assessment of Critical Skills.
o Passing score on inter-rater reliability.
- Ability to effectively communicate.
- Ability to conform to established policies & procedures.
- Ability to analytically problem solve & make decisions.
- Ability to tolerate & cope w/ ambiguity.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively & clearly present information through the written word, to influence or persuade others through oral presentation in positive or negative circumstances, & to listen well.
- Demonstrated ability to write clearly, legibly, & effectively, to present ideas & document activities, to read & interpret written information.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Recent acute care, case management, or home health experience preferred.
- B.S.N. preferred.
- This position will be required to work at HCH and/or Suburban Hospital as operations dicatate and primarily for weekends.]]> Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2316778-Washington-DC-Nursing-Licensed
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Office of the Mid-Atlantic States Business Information Officer (MAS BIO) is Kaiser Permanente's regional front door to all delivered IT products and services. While different groups within KP-IT become involved with project solutions and delivery, the MAS BIO assumes overall accountability to ensure the delivery of IT solutions and services for the region. This includes overseeing medical center IT operations, IT strategic planning alignment with regional business goals, facilitating systems transition, maintaining business relationships and making investment decisions. The MAS BIO group also serves as the primary point of contact across the other Business Information Office portfolios (Business Infrastructure, Care Delivery, and Health Plan) and is charged with understanding regional strategic direction and priorities.
Essential Functions:

Manages, through subordinate individual contributors, (including but not limited to consultant specialists, leads, project managers) the successful delivery of projects within the Health Plan and Corporate Services group of the KPIT MAS Program and Release Management department.
Participates with other managers to establish change, implement strategic plans and objectives.
Makes final decisions on administrative or operational matters and ensures operations' effective achievement of objectives.
Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the company, business objectives and project portfolio.

Establishes and ensures budgets and schedules meet KPIT requirements

Regularly interacts with senior or executive levels on matters concerning project portfolio.

Interactions normally involve controversial situations, negotiations, or influencing other senior management.

Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain the acceptance of, others in extremely difficult matters.

Discusses and presents information and issues internally and externally and potentially controversial issues within IT and KP.

Drives change, process improvements and cultural transformation and acts as change leader.

Encourages management development by providing opportunities for leadership and working with leaders throughout the IT organization. Recommends sponsorship opportunities and acts as sponsor.

Ensures plans in place to accomplish area goals, results tracked and resources appropriately allocated across area of responsibility.

Providing status report that depicts progress, issues, and risks.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

BA/BS degree in related field or equivalent experience
Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible management experience in following areas: planning, budget/financial management, staffing, and
5 years of related IT experience including IT Project Management, and
Advanced knowledge of health plan operations and working knowledge of other IT functions.
Healthcare IT experience



Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Health Care Administration, Management, Information Technology, or other related field.
Experience in Health Care IT specifically focusing on health plan operations.
PMP certification or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
Management Consulting background strongly preferred.

]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2316768-Washington-DC-Information-Technology
Essential Functions:
- Tests & evaluates the extent of a patient's disability to ensure proper treatment using various tests & procedures.
- Plans therapy program, establishes treatment goals; & administers treatment to restore body functions, strength, relieve pain, & prevent disability through the use of various therapeutic
techniques & procedures. This includes patients in establishing goals & obtains patient's informed consent as necessary.
- Provides patients & family members w/ treatment plan & instructions for home exercise programs & pain relief techniques.
- Upgrades treatment plan & goals as patient progresses.
- Regularly assesses clinical signs & symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of patient towards goals, & the need for modifying goals & treatment.
- Discharges patient from occupational therapy when the patient has received maximum benefit from occupational therapy.
- Provides accurate & timely documentation of Occupational therapy management & patient management.
- Maintains appropriate medical records, documentation for each patient including evaluation, treatment & progress.
- Consults w/ medical providers regarding patient evaluation & treatment, progress of the patient, & discharge from treatment. Reviews patient records for current diagnosis, past medical history, precautions, & contraindications.
- Maintains compliance w/ documentation st&ards of department & regulatory agencies.
- Establishes safe work environment.
- Maintains clinical competency & ethical st&ards as outlined in the guidelines of the APTA.
- Maintains departmental supplies, equipment, & apparatus in clean, safe & functional condition.
- Directs & instructs support personnel in performance of more routine procedures as requested.
- Establishes & maintains courteous, cooperative relations w/ the public patients & other personnel.
- Provides triage Occupational Therapy services by providing advice & care either by means of phone triage &/or 1st Contact OT.
- Provides input &/or assistance to Senior Occupational Therapist & Occupational Therapy Supervisor in the development of new classes, services, member & provider education, development of handouts, & other related services.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Schedule:
-This is a on call position with a variable shift.

Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 3 years of full time practice as a licensed Occupational Therapist in a clinical setting required.
- Actively pursuing & engaging in at least 1 of these continuing educational items or clinical experience to gain/enhance clinical expertise required as described below:
a) Post graduate degree from an accredited university w/ a specialty focus.
b) Fellowship or certificate from an accredited body or organization in a subject matter that is pertinent to our patient population & is clinic based.
c) Expertise/competency in a particular subject matter in a clinical subject matter in high demand or in a clinical subject matter that we have limited resources or specialists on staff.
d) Expertise/competency that has been gained from years of clinical experience from treating a pertinent diagnosis or patient population.
- Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum for a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree w/ certification in physical therapy or a foreign-trained equivalent required.
- Licensure to practice occupational therapy by the State of Maryland required.
- National Provider Identification (NPI) required.
- BLS Certification required.
- Enrollment in PECOS required within 30 days of assignment to position.
- Maintains professional & neat appearance at all times.
- Teaches Occupational Therapy related Health Education Classes, if demonstrates the required clinical skills.
- Becomes actively involved in supervision & orientation of volunteers w/in Occupational Therapy Department.
- Participates in community activities & member education at least 2 times per year, which may include teaching health education classes, participating in medical center functions & attending community health fairs.
- Is flexible for coverage as needed in other facilities w/in the service area.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of or practice in at least 75% of Basic OT Clinical Core Competencies preferred. Refer to list of clinical competencies.]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 1600660-Gaithersburg-Rehab-Services
To provide professional service assistance to the Lead Coding Educator & Coding Educators as it relates to, consultation, audit & feedback to clinicians on their documentation & coding to ensure the KPMAS receives appropriate reimbursement & conforms to applicable guidelines & regulation. This position is a supportive role to that of the Lead Coding Educator & Coding Educators.

Essential Functions:
- Performs daily surveillance of encounters performed in locations external to KPMAS MOBs to ensure charges entered into the KPHC charging system are valid. Verifies the accuracy, completeness, & precision of ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, & HCPCs coding, including modifiers, units, & other variables impacting workload accountability & billing. This requires independently re-coding the encounter from source documentation, completing supporting worksheets documenting rationale for coding decisions, recording discrepancies, & recording the rationale for changes in codingdecisions.
- Provides External Service Capture training to clinicians on documentation of services & appropriate coding of level of service (CPT-4), diagnoses (ICD9-CM), procedures (CPT-4) & HCPCS coding associated w/ charge capture w/ potential to impact workload accountability & billing. This covers settings external to that of KPMAS MOBs.
- Maintains current knowledge to ensure that KPMAS coding & documentation meets regulatory guidelines & audit standards & results in appropriate reimbursements. Maintains professional competency in professional services coding & documentation requirements.
- Collaborates w/ the Coding Educators team to develop & implement strategies to make appropriate documentation & coding easier for clinicians.
- Present providers w/ training materials & information derived from audit findings as instructed by Lead Coding Educator, for feedback to physicians.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
-2 years of experience in a health care setting is required.
- 2 years of coding experience is required.
- 2 years of medical terminology required.
- 2 years of customer service experience is required.
- 2 years of knowledge in coding practices is required.
- High School diploma is required.
- CPC or CCS-P is required.
- 2 years of knowledge of compliance & regulatory requirements is required.
]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2308918-Maryland-Medical-Records
Essential Functions:
- Manages, organizes & implements the Regional Infection Prevention Program for the Service Area of responsibility to include ambulatory surgery services, invasive diagnostic procedures & any procedures performed in procedure & treatment rooms in collaboration w/ the Director of EBM, EH&S, Infection Control & Employee Health & Regional Manager of IC & EH.
- Assists in the development & implementation of an annual Regional Infection Control Annual Strategic Work Plan in coordination w/ the goals & priorities established by the Regional Infection Control Committee & EH&S/Infection Control/Employee Health Department.
- Develops & implements an annual ambulatory surgery services (ASC) Infection Control Annual Strategic Work Plan specific to ASC & in coordination w/ the goals & priorities established by the Regional Infection Control Committee & EH&S/Infection Control/Employee Health Department.
- Develops plans, offers recommends, & or coordinates implementation of infection prevention initiatives; presents infection prevention educational programs; provides immediate advice or coaching to staff or practitioners directly involved in a situation that may present potential an infection control risk or exposure to members & or the organization; & manages & secures the identification, investigation & corrective action planning/implementation process relating to infection prevention practices or issues.
- Promotes compliance w/ accreditation standards & other federal & state laws & regulations, as well as internal KP requirements relating to infection prevention & control.
- Participates, collaborates & represents the organization on external infection prevention projects & participates in program office-sponsored infection prevention initiatives; maintains effective communication w/ all individuals involved in infection prevention initiatives or projects; involves key stakeholders, as indicated, w/ such projects, keeping them informed as to project status, barriers encountered, completion, etc.; and promotes the replication of successful 'best practices' from other regions within the program, or other health care organizations.
- Serves as a member or ex officio member on the a) Regional Infection Control Committee; b) Ambulatory Surgery Quality Committees; c) Medication Safety Committee; d) Regional Product Review Committee; e) Service Area Quality Improvement Committees; & f) Accreditation Readiness Team.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
- Please see full length job description for additional functions.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience or combination of experience in an acute care hospital or ambulatory setting with knowledge of medical and surgical procedures, treatments, and patient management required.
- Background in infection prevention or control, employee health, risk management, and patient safety required, preferably in a managed care setting.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or must complete within 6 months of employment).
- Licensure as RN in VA, MD or DC required in applicable jurisdiction.
- Certification in Infection Prevention and Control required within 18 months of employment.
- Knowledge of federal and state health care laws and regulations required.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience applying quality improvement techniques, and facilitating compliance with accreditation standards required.
- Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office Suite required.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required.
- Skilled in problem-solving and collaborating with other professionals required.
- Previous demonstrated experience in successfully implementing major patient safety and/or quality improvement initiatives or projects required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in a related area preferred.
- Familiarity with KP preferred.
]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2308916-Rockville-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Supervises the day-to-day operations of Office Infusion Clinic pharmacy & staff to ensure timely completion of workload & completion of tasks.
- Manages the budget & does benchmark analysis of Infusion Services which assures use of most technologically advanced & cost efficient processes & services; incorporates defined best practices into the service.
- Assists in providing recommendations & implementation which assures regulatory compliance to sterile product preparation.
- Maintains policies & procedures relating to Infusion pharmacy operations & professional practice standards.
- Provides qualitative & quantitative results related to operational areas & contributes to organizational cost effectiveness & performance.
- Helps manage the planning, operation, & problem-solving guidelines to meet the required service levels, standards, & goals of the department.
- Proactively provides accurate resolution to inquiries, concerns, & potential complaints w/ a focus on quality, safety, & member retention; continuously strives to improve provider satisfaction.
- Assists in development of performance standards & on-going reporting mechanisms to evaluate staff operational performance.
- Assists in establishment & implementation of departmental performance reports.
- Demonstrates adherence to universal precautions & aseptic technique.
- Maintains & increases standards of performance & education.
- Assures customer/personnel safety by maintaining a safe & therapeutic environment & by adhering to company safety programs.
- Takes initiative to increase job knowledge through additional training, cross training skills development, & continuing education.
- Manages staffing needs of the infusion pharmacy. Position will require routine staffing duties by the supervisor.
- Obtains, interprets, & evaluates all physician medication orders for appropriateness, cost effectiveness, accuracy, safety, & completeness.
- Accurately compounds & checks compounded sterile products.
- Communicates clinical & technical information & monitoring to other members of the health care team.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Collaborates w/ facility personnel on infusion pharmacy services.
- Oversees pharmacists & pharmacy technicians in the clinical activities of the infusion/oncology department.
Secondary Functions:


Qualifications:

Schedule Details:
- Rotating schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Basic Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience mixing & distributing intravenous therapy preferably in managed care settings required.
- BS or Pharmacy D degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy required.
- Pharmacist licensure in appropriate jurisdiction(s) required.
- Knowledge of technological & business developments & trends in Infusion Therapy & Hospital relations, particularly as related to managed care environments, required.
- Familiarity w/ IV therapy procedures & technologies; sterile technique & infection control procedures & software applications related to infusion & customer satisfaction tracking required.
- Ability to set priorities for self & staff in a rapidly growing, highly technical service.
- Ability to design & manage processes & systems to assure program efficiencies & cost-effectiveness in a competitive business environment
- Knowledge of infusion pharmacy business practices & qualitative & quantitative practice measures.
- Demonstrated ability to build effective teams & to delegate & motivate appropriately to ensure success of the program.
- Demonstrated customer focus & customer satisfaction success in previous work environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Management or supervisory experience & demonstrated ability to manage budgetary resources in a cost effective manner preferred.
- Previous supervisory or experience in a lead position preferred.
- Oncology &/or Home Infusion pharmacy experience preferred.
]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2305157-Baltimore-Pharmacy Essential Functions:
- Assists central DSS staff in the alignment of general ledger cost centers & accounts w/ the department codes where utilization occurs. This must be monitored & reviewed on a monthly basis.
- Evaluates the costs per unit as calculated in the monthly costing process & the costs per RVU to ensure that utilization & costs have been matched accurately & correct statistics have been used in the costing process.
- Analyzes general ledger accounting practices to understand the appropriate allocations of overheads, following national guidelines. Validates the accuracy of statistics used to allocate overheads w/in Decision Support & ensures that these statistics are provided on a timely basis to central Decision Support Staff to support the monthly costing process.
- Oversees the monthly DSS production cycle, ensuring that all monthly tasks are completed in the timeline provided by the Service Level Agreement w/ Central DSS.
- Consults w/ medical analytic staff in the areas of LAB, Radiology, Pharmacy, Office visits, Ambulatory Surgery, claims, etc. to understand utilization data & map this data for loading to the Decision Support System. This requires a close collaborative relationship to understand the implications of any changes in how this data is coded in the source systems.
- Collaborates w/ general accounting staff & medical analytic staff to ensure that utilization is mapped correctly to general ledger accounts to accurately determine the cost of medical services w/in Decision Support.
- Frequently reviews general ledger accounting practices to ensure that all insurance related costs are separated from medical related costs as they are loaded to the system. This requires an understanding of what functions are supported by each of these costs.
- Reviews on a monthly basis the balancing of the DSS system to ensure that costs w/in DSS match the statements of operation for all regional Kaiser entities.
- This position will provide guidance to the National DSS Group as it relates to the costing of regional utilization.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience working in an accounting related function or a medical analytic related field.
- Bachelor's degree w/ a concentration in a medical operation related field, accounting, business administration, finance or a related field.
- Good microcomputer skills, excellent knowledge of spreadsheets & a solid understanding of database applications & use of end-user tools such as MicroSoft Access or Business Objects to access database tables & write reports required.
- Outstanding analytical skills to analyze revenue data, & to review & audit revenue in the allocation process required.
- Superior communication skills both verbal & written to communicate clearly w/ regional counterparts required.
- Requires a good understanding of medical terminology & codes.
- Excellent organization & documentation skills w/ a strong attention to detail is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience w/ cost accounting is preferred.
- Master's degree w/ a concentration in a medical operation related field, accounting, business administration, finance or a related field. preferred.
]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2305161-Rockville-Accounting,-Finance,-and-Actuarial-Services Essential Functions:
- Manages clinical operations, including staffing schedules, phone access to the health care team, and patient flow.
- Responsible for all appropriate documentation and reporting requirements, such as QA reports, performance evaluations, time sheets, and budget variance reports.
- Ensures the appropriate level and mix of staff and effective staff utilization to meet staffing and workload requirements and support the delivery of quality patient care and services, within budgetary guidelines.
- Develops staffing plans; works with Human Resources staff to recruit and hire staff; and coordinates comprehensive orientation of new staff.
- Establishes accountabilities and performance goals and provides counseling, coaching, feedback, recognition, training and development to staff.
- Develops and manages quality improvement initiatives for areas of responsibility and ensures compliance with HEDIS indicators and other mandated standards.
- Collaborates with physician managers and providers to coordinate day-to-day patient care, ensure balanced provider panels within the health care team, and facilitate appointment access for members.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 5 year of current clinical experience plus 2 years supervisory experience required.
- BSN or bachelor’s degree in health care administration, other health related field, or equivalent years of related experience required.
- Current RN license.
- CPR certification required.
- Demonstrated clinical and managerial competence appropriate to area(s) of responsibility; familiarity with all pertinent laws, regulations, and standards of nursing practice; demonstrated competence with financial management principles and standard software applications in a Windows environment required.
]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2172079-Largo-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Schedules appointments for patients to visit sleep disorder clinic.
- Conducts initial education & orientation session as per department guidelines.
- Enters referrals into HealthConnect.
- Provides patients w/ home diagnostic equipment & instructs them on its use.
- Downloads home studies, scores raw data & forwards the results to the physician.
- Reviews results from outside laboratories.
- Under direction of physician, communicates sleep study results & recommendation to patients.
- Assists patients to understand their covered benefits & obtain therapeutic equipment.
- Dispense CPAP & related equipment:
- Performs CPAP auto titration;
- Dispense CPAP equipment & accessories & performs mask fittings; & assists patients w/ equipment problems.
- Maintains equipment & supplies used by clinic for diagnostic & therapeutic purposes.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Associate's degree in respiratory therapy or polysomnography or equivalent years of directly related work experience.
- Licensed Polysomnographic Technologist in the corresponding jurisdiction required.
- Certified RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist) must be obtained w/in six (6) months of hire.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
- In order to work effectively w/ patients, must have effective interpersonal & communication skills & be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, & see.

Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience as a sleep apnea technician or polysomnographic technologist, preferred.]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2305124-Gaithersburg-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN
Essential Functions:

- Administers all oral and injecting medications in the assigned clinical area. Ensures narcotics and drug supplies are available in the assigned clinical area and assures the proper security of all narcotics and controlled substances according to KP standards and applicable regulatory laws. Initiates and monitors IV therapy to therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
- Provides ongoing assurance of functional emergency equipment and adequate emergency drug supplies. Responds to emergency situations throughout medical facility. Documents emergency situation to supervisor.
- Coordinates, implements, and evaluates patient teaching plans for areas of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, anticoagulant therapy, therapeutic diet instruction, weight control, and other areas as designated.
- Sets-up, performs, and/or assists with procedures as appropriate.
- Coordinates recovery care of patients post sedation. Ensures safety measures are instituted for all compromised patients receiving care.
- Triages walk-in patients as needed or assigned.
- Supervises patient flow and directs other clinical support staff in the delivery of patient care within the Health Care Team (HCT).Acts as a resource person to LPNs and Clinic Assistants.
- Acts as patient advocate and resolves problem within HCT. Brings unresolved issues to Clinical Coordinator's attention if unresolved within the team.
- Performs other related duties as directed.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of current experience HMO or ambulatory setting is required.
- Experience in IV Therapy is required.
- Current RN license in appropriate jurisdiction is required.
- Current CPR certification is required
- Passing a standard medication test is required.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.

Preferred Qualifications:
- BSN is preferred.
- Travel will be required on a mobile health vehicle provided by Kaiser Permanente.
- Must be willing to travel to locations in the service area.
- We reach out to members and non-members to help close care gaps and improve health outcomes.
]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2288599-Rockville-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Collaborates w/ local & national Pharmacy teams to coordinate all activities related to the ePIMs & POS systems.
- Reviews, identifies & recommends system development requests. Responsible for coordinating & implementing new systems solutions/requests that improve Pharmacy Department efficiencies.
- Assists w/ efforts necessary to maintain & enhance systems.
- Responsible for testing & implementation of new functionality or upgrades. Collaborates w/ key stakeholders to review, test & implement new enhancements or upgrades.
- Identifies & resolves complex problems thorough knowledge & background using interactive problem solving & troubleshooting techniques.
- Articulates the impact of new functionality or enhancements on operational workflows or pharmacy processes, policies or procedures & works as the SME to help facilitate the development or modification of workflows.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 2 years of KP Pharmacy experience required.
- 1 year of Leadership or Supervisory experience required.
- BS degree in Pharmacy or Pharm D.
- Licensed Pharmacist in either MD, DC or VA.

Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Experience working w/ or implementing new systems or technology.
- Project Management Skills preferred.
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills required to work w/ internal & external customers.
- Strong skills in personal computer applications including word processing & spreadsheets, database administration.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem solving & organizational skills.
]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2281325-Rockville-Pharmacy Essential Functions:
- Partner w/ Sales & Account Management to create & execute a business plan that optimizes our opportunities across book of business.
- Produce accurate quotes in compliance w/ Underwriting & authority guidelines & state & federal laws for existing & prospective business.
- Develop & execute account &/or book of business plans to ensure attainment of goals primarily on complex cases.
- Conduct peer review including the most complex cases to ensure accuracy & appropriateness of quote.
- Partner w/ Sales & Account Management to create & execute a business plan that optimizes our opportunities across book of business.
- Produce accurate quotes in compliance w/ Underwriting & authority guidelines & state & federal laws for existing & prospective business.
- Develop & execute account &/or book of business plans to ensure attainment of goals primarily on complex cases.
- Conduct peer review including the most complex cases to ensure accuracy & appropriateness of quote.
- Manage business processes & policies that support optimal customer service.
- Meets established department turnaround goals by balancing deadlines.
- Designs new & interprets existing policies, procedures, & methodology.
- Develops & leads in the implementation of continuous quality improvement programs.
- Partner w/ & influence other internal customers to ensure KP business processes are in alignment w/ organizational goals.
- Ensure Underwriting is an integral partner in the creation of effective business solutions.
- Establish & leverage relationships w/ Sales/Account Management that optimize business potential w/ purchasers, brokers & consultants.
- Develop creative solutions that maximize credibility w/ customers & Sales/Account Management.
- Proactively acquire & exhibit knowledge of the external business environment to add value.
- Provide leadership to the team.
- Create & maintain positive, empowering work environment.
- Act as a role model.
- Coach & develop team members.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 5 years of progressive experience in rating, underwriting, marketplace evaluations, &/or financial analysis in a managed care environment or 7 years of quantitative analysis experience required.
- Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, business administration, or a related field or applicable years of related work experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Large group Underwriting preferred.
]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2277338-Rockville-Insurance-and-Claims Essential Functions:
- Greets members at counter or over the telephone, verifies member's eligibility status, & receives prescriptions from members for pharmaceuticals.
- Enters prescription information into computer system & prints labels for use by pharmacist.
- Receives payment according to terms of members' plan.
- Selects requested drugs from Baker cell dispenser or counts drugs from pharmacy shelf.
- Reconstitutes medications by mixing w/ fluids.
- Prepares intravenous prescriptions, topical ointments, & other drugs by mixing prescribed dosages.
- Attaches labels to container for review by pharmacist.
- Calls members to pick-up completed prescription.
- Receives payment for over-the-counter medications & medical supplies selected by members.
- Answers routine inquiries from members regarding health plan drug coverage, prices, & related issues.
- Identifies situations when patient should speak w/ pharmacist regarding use of drugs & asks pharmacist to speak to member.
- Orders & stocks drugs & supplies, assembles drugs & supplies for clinical departments, stocks crash carts, & performs other inventory duties.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Schedule Details:
- Rotating schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays.
- Varianle schedule within the hours of operation, Mon - Fri 7:00am - 1:00am, Sat & Sun 8:00am - 6:00pm.

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Successful completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program or US Military program OR one year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
- Compliance w/ all state board of pharmacy rules & licensing requirements where applicable required.
- Active CPHT certification required. (Pharmacy students are exempted from the CPHT requirement where applicable).
]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2274141-Maryland-Pharmacy
This position reports to the Director, Perioperative Services for the respective Medical Center.
Essential Functions:
- Is responsible for direct oversight & management of the surgery scheduling department supporting all Perioperative services in the medical center; including Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Procedure Suites, & surgical cases scheduled at our partner hospitals.
- Partners w/ other Perioperative Service leaders, as well as Surgical Department leaders & Chiefs to support internalization efforts & meet utilization targets.
- Assists in problem-solving & trouble-shooting of surgery scheduling issues for Procedure Suites, Ambulatory Surgery Scheduling & any contracted surgery centers.
- Uses data & reports to identify trends & actively participates in problem resolution.
- Is responsible for coaching & counseling of staff, annual performance evaluations, & routine audits for quality & accuracy in performance; ensures efficiency in scheduling & provides input to director on ways to improve efficiency & performance.
- Conducts monthly quality review studies, tracking Ql related issues including, but not limited to, patient outcomes & cancellations.
- Develops & distributes applicable reports for Quality Committee & other Perioperative Oversight Committees.
- Addresses customer (member & physician) concerns as they arise.
- Establishes relationships w/ contracted surgery centers to enhance department's performance.
- Implements new initiatives as indicated.
- Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 5 years experience in a managed care setting required.
- 3 years management experience required.
- Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration, Nursing, Business Administration, or related field required.
- Ambulatory surgery, PACU or other surgical scheduling management required.
- Experience w/ computer software programs.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Five years experience in the Operating Room and/or Ambulatory Surgery Center preferred.]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2274105-Maryland-Health-care-and-Hospital-Operations
Essential Functions:
- Follows lab procedures for specimen handling & processing. Performs lab procedures of moderate & high complexity in accordance w/ standards set forth in the approved Laboratory Procedures Manual. Reports & maintains records of patient test results according to protocol.
- Adheres to quality control & quality assurance procedures w/ appropriate & accurate documentation. Follows laboratory's established corrective action procedures. Performs proficiency testing, reports results according to protocol. Diagnoses laboratory instrument malfunctions, performs preventive & corrective maintenance/repairs & maintains records of actions.
- Ensures that lab standards of timeliness & quality of patient test results are met. Recognizes unexpected or unreasonable results, identifies the cause & takes appropriate action. Brings unusual situations to the attention of the supervisor.
- Enters & retrieves information using the laboratory computer system where required.
- Assists in the evaluation & development of new procedures, methods & instrumentation.
- Performs the responsibilities of phlebotomy, accessioning, & specimen processing on an as needed basis to maintain efficient laboratory operations.
- Assures that adequate department supply levels are maintained in a cost effective manner.
- Assists in the orientation of new employees & medical staff.
- Adheres to lab safety & infection control practices. Follows department & organization dress code policies. Wears protective garb where appropriate.
- Applies professional knowledge & judgment to analytical & decision making functions. Advises providers & clinical staff of correct procedures for specimen collection & h&ling. Maintains confidentiality of patient/medical information. Participates in continuing education programs & in-services, maintains an up to date level of knowledge in the laboratory field.
- Adheres to regional & laboratory service management policies & procedures. Participates in the development & implementation of internal Quality Assurance monitors relating to quality of care & service.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Schedule Details:
- Rotating schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field, or equivalent combination of education & experience required.
- MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification required.
- Skills necessary to perform all procedures contained in the Laboratory Procedure Manual to include specimen processing, test
performance, & reporting of test results required.
- Demonstrated skills in organizing, prioritizing & problem solving required.
- Demonstrated communication skills required.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.

Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year of recent full time (or equivalent) general clinical laboratory experience preferred.]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2262430-Rockville-Laboratory Essential Functions:
- Greets members at counter or over the telephone, verifies member's eligibility status, & receives prescriptions from members for pharmaceuticals.
- Enters prescription information into computer system & prints labels for use by pharmacist.
- Receives payment according to terms of members' plan.
- Selects requested drugs from Baker cell dispenser or counts drugs from pharmacy shelf.
- Reconstitutes medications by mixing w/ fluids.
- Prepares intravenous prescriptions, topical ointments, & other drugs by mixing prescribed dosages.
- Attaches labels to container for review by pharmacist.
- Calls members to pick-up completed prescription.
- Receives payment for over-the-counter medications & medical supplies selected by members.
- Answers routine inquiries from members regarding health plan drug coverage, prices, & related issues.
- Identifies situations when patient should speak w/ pharmacist regarding use of drugs & asks pharmacist to speak to member.
- Orders & stocks drugs & supplies, assembles drugs & supplies for clinical departments, stocks crash carts, & performs other inventory duties.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Schedule Details:
- Rotating schedule to include weekends and holidays.
- Monday - Friday 10:00am - 6:30pm,Weekends variable.

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Successful completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program or US Military program OR one year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
- Compliance w/ all state board of pharmacy rules & licensing requirements where applicable required.
- Active CPHT certification required. (Pharmacy students are exempted from the CPHT requirement where applicable).

Preferred Qualifications:
- Customer focused, great cash handling skills.
]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2226688-Maryland-Pharmacy
Responsible for physical therapy management of patients under the direction & supervision of the Physical Therapy Supervisor.
Essential Functions:
- Tests & evaluates the extent of a patient's disability to ensure proper treatment using various tests & procedures.
- Plans therapy program, establishes treatment goals; & administers treatment to restore body functions, strength, relieve pain, & prevent disability through the use of various therapeutic techniques & procedures. This includes patients in establishing goals & obtains patient's informed consent as necessary.
- Provides patients & family members w/ treatment plan & instructions for home exercise programs & pain relief techniques.
- Upgrades treatment plan & goals as patient progresses.
- Regularly assesses clinical signs & symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of patient towards goals, & the need for modifying goals & treatment.
- Discharges patient from physical therapy when the patient has received maximum benefit from physical therapy.
- Provides accurate & timely documentation of physical therapy management & patient management.
- Maintains appropriate medical records, documentation for each patient including evaluation, treatment & progress.
- Consults w/ medical providers regarding patient evaluation & treatment, progress of the patient, & discharge from treatment. Reviews patient records for current diagnosis, past medical history, precautions, & contraindications.
- Maintains compliance w/ documentation standards of department & regulatory agencies.
- Establishes safe work environment.
- Maintains clinical competency & ethical standards as outlined in the guidelines of the APTA.
- Maintains departmental supplies, equipment, & apparatus in clean, safe & functional condition.
- Directs & instructs support personnel in performance of more routine procedures as requested.
- Establishes & maintains courteous, cooperative relations w/ the public patients & other personnel.
- Provides triage Physical Therapy services by providing advice & care either by means of phone triage & or 1st Contact PT.
- Provides input & or assistance to Senior Physical Therapist & Physical Therapy Supervisor in the development of new classes, services, member & provider education, development of handouts, & other related services.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 3 years of full time practice as a licensed Physical Therapist in a clinical setting required.
- Actively pursuing & engaging in at least one of these continue education or clinical experience to gain/enhance clinical expertise required as described below:
a) Post graduate degree from an accredited university with a specialty focus.
b) Fellowship or certificate from an accredited body or organization in a subject matter that is pertinent to our patient population and is clinic based.
c) Expertise/competency in a particular subject matter in a clinical subject matter in high demand or in a clinical subject matter that we have limited resources or specialists on staff.
d) Expertise/competency that has been gained from years of clinical experience from treating a pertinent diagnosis or patient population
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum for a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree w/ certification in physical therapy or a foreign-trained equivalent required.
- Licensure to practice physical therapy by the State of Maryland required.
- National Provider Identification (NPI) required.
- BLS Certification required.
- Enrollment in PECOS within 30 days required.
- Maintains professional and neat appearance at all times.
- Teaches Physical Therapy related Health Education Classes, if demonstrates the required clinical skills.
- Becomes actively involved in supervision & orientation of volunteers within Physical Therapy Department.
- Participates in community activities & member education at least 2 times per year, which may include teaching health education classes, participating in medical center functions and attending community health fairs.
- Is flexible for coverage as needed in other facilities within the service area if appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of or practice in at least 75% of Basic PT Clinical Core Competencies. Refer to list of clinical competencies
*HealthConnect familiarity*
*Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are highly preferred.*
]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2139524-Baltimore-Rehab-Services Essential Functions:
- Greets members at counter or over the telephone, verifies member's eligibility status, & receives prescriptions from members for pharmaceuticals.
- Enters prescription information into computer system & prints labels for use by pharmacist.
- Receives payment according to terms of members' plan.
- Selects requested drugs from Baker cell dispenser or counts drugs from pharmacy shelf.
- Reconstitutes medications by mixing w/ fluids.
- Prepares intravenous prescriptions, topical ointments, & other drugs by mixing prescribed dosages.
- Attaches labels to container for review by pharmacist.
- Calls members to pick-up completed prescription.
- Receives payment for over-the-counter medications & medical supplies selected by members.
- Answers routine inquiries from members regarding health plan drug coverage, prices, & related issues.
- Identifies situations when patient should speak w/ pharmacist regarding use of drugs & asks pharmacist to speak to member.
- Orders & stocks drugs & supplies, assembles drugs & supplies for clinical departments, stocks crash carts, & performs other inventory duties.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Schedule Details:
- Rotating schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays.
- Monday - Friday 8:00am - 10:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 9:00am - 5:30pm.

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Successful completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program or US Military program OR one year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
- Compliance w/ all state board of pharmacy rules & licensing requirements where applicable required.
- Active CPHT certification required. (Pharmacy students are exempted from the CPHT requirement where applicable).
]]> Sun, 04 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2219407-Maryland-Pharmacy Essential Functions:
- Greets patient, explains ultrasound procedure, & answers questions.
- Selects the appropriate machine & probe to be used to obtain diagnostic information requested by referring physician.
- Applies gel to patient's skin, applies probe, & monitors equipment to obtain ultrasound images.
- Processes film & reviews images to confirm that images meet radiologist's requirements.
- Prepares initial diagnosis by identifying abnormal conditions for review by radiologist.
- Uses ultrasound equipment to assist providers to conduct invasive procedures.
- Maintains equipment & examination room, stores film, & keeps inventory of related supplies.
- Prepares patient information files w/ patient identification, date of exam, referring physician, & exam performed.
- Prepares & submits reports showing the number & type of examinations conducted.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of full time experience as a sonographer required.
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Completion of an ARDMS accredited or equivalent program in ultrasound technology required.
- Current certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDMS) in abdomen &/or OB/GYN required.
- Non-Registered Sonographers may be considered; however, Sonographers must have met experience, education, & training requirements; & upon hire, Sonographer must sit for & pass abdomen &/or OB/GYN Registry w/in one year of employment.
- CPR Certification required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications such as breast or RVT preferred.
- Nuchal translucency certification preferred.]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2211145-Suitland-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 2203331-Washington-DC-Information-Technology
Responsible for physical therapy management of patients under the direction & supervision of the Physical Therapy Supervisor.
Essential Functions:
- Tests & evaluates the extent of a patient's disability to ensure proper treatment using various tests & procedures.
- Plans therapy program, establishes treatment goals; & administers treatment to restore body functions, strength, relieve pain, & prevent disability through the use of various therapeutic techniques & procedures. This includes patients in establishing goals & obtains patient's informed consent as necessary.
- Provides patients & family members w/ treatment plan & instructions for home exercise programs & pain relief techniques.
- Upgrades treatment plan & goals as patient progresses.
- Regularly assesses clinical signs & symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of patient towards goals, & the need for modifying goals & treatment.
- Discharges patient from physical therapy when the patient has received maximum benefit from physical therapy.
- Provides accurate & timely documentation of physical therapy management & patient management.
- Maintains appropriate medical records, documentation for each patient including evaluation, treatment & progress.
- Consults w/ medical providers regarding patient evaluation & treatment, progress of the patient, & discharge from treatment. Reviews patient records for current diagnosis, past medical history, precautions, & contraindications.
- Maintains compliance w/ documentation standards of department & regulatory agencies.
- Establishes safe work environment.
- Maintains clinical competency & ethical standards as outlined in the guidelines of the APTA.
- Maintains departmental supplies, equipment, & apparatus in clean, safe & functional condition.
- Directs & instructs support personnel in performance of more routine procedures as requested.
- Establishes & maintains courteous, cooperative relations w/ the public patients & other personnel.
- Provides triage Physical Therapy services by providing advice & care either by means of phone triage & or 1st Contact PT.
- Provides input & or assistance to Senior Physical Therapist & Physical Therapy Supervisor in the development of new classes, services, member & provider education, development of handouts, & other related services.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 3 years of full time practice as a licensed Physical Therapist in a clinical setting required.
- Actively pursuing & engaging in at least one of these continue education or clinical experience to gain/enhance clinical expertise required as described below:
a) Post graduate degree from an accredited university with a specialty focus.
b) Fellowship or certificate from an accredited body or organization in a subject matter that is pertinent to our patient population and is clinic based.
c) Expertise/competency in a particular subject matter in a clinical subject matter in high demand or in a clinical subject matter that we have limited resources or specialists on staff.
d) Expertise/competency that has been gained from years of clinical experience from treating a pertinent diagnosis or patient population
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum for a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree w/ certification in physical therapy or a foreign-trained equivalent required.
- Licensure to practice physical therapy by the State of Maryland required.
- National Provider Identification (NPI) required.
- BLS Certification required.
- Enrollment in PECOS required.
- Maintains professional and neat appearance at all times.
- Teaches Physical Therapy related Health Education Classes, if demonstrates the required clinical skills.
- Becomes actively involved in supervision & orientation of volunteers within Physical Therapy Department.
- Participates in community activities & member education at least 2 times per year, which may include teaching health education classes, participating in medical center functions and attending community health fairs.
- Is flexible for coverage as needed in other facilities within the service area if appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of or practice in at least 75% of Basic PT Clinical Core Competencies. Refer to list of clinical competencies
*HealthConnect familiarity*
*Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are highly preferred.*
]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2197989-Baltimore-Rehab-Services
Essential Functions:
- Assesses clinical, emotional, & educational health needs of patients. Provides individual & group psychotherapy implementing goal specific & measurable treatment plans. Triages/evaluates, provides urgent care psychotherapy for both scheduled & walk-in patients & implements indicated treatment plans.
- Collaborates closely w/ staff psychiatrists, Primary Care Providers & other clinical staff to maintain continuity & integration of care as well as appropriate follow up.
- Acts as a resource for clinical staff & assists in implementation of in-service & support programs for medical center staff.
- Documents clinical patient encounters in accordance w/ department policies & procedures following HIPAA regulations.
- Provides telephone evaluations, & recommendations, & consults w/ a physician as needed regarding medications.
- Participates in patient education activities around psychiatric symptom & disease management.
- Facilitates referrals to appropriate community agencies including hospitals.
- Participates in on going Intensive Outpatient Program development & implementation. (This includes input & participation in the types of groups & activities to be offered for post hospital & other patients requiring acute outpatient services.)
- Collaborates w/ physicians & managers in developing & periodically reviewing protocols relevant to department functioning.
- As directed by a physician, prescribes or orders medication or laboratory testing.
- Participates in monitoring quality of care according to professional standards & established criteria.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 3 years of post master's degree experience providing direct advance practice nursing care in a psychiatric clinical setting required.
- In accord w/ the specific job description Certification as Clinical Nurse Specialist in either Adult, or Child/Adolescent Services by the ANCC required.
- Master's degree in Mental Health Nursing required.
- Current license to practice in the jurisdiction to which person is assigned required.
- NPI required.

Preferred Qualifications:
-Skills in thearea of medication administration as well as nursing case management duties.
- Experience in providing triageon individual and group psychotherapy.
]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2183117-Suitland-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Manages, monitors, troubleshoots, backup functions, implementation, & trains staff on the Picture Archive & Communication (PACS) system.
- Works effectively with Radiologists & all departments within Radiology to continuously improve the workflow between the modalities, PACS, RIS & voice recognition.
- Reviews & updates policies & procedures related to PACS, RIS, File Room, & QA on a yearly basis.
- Clearly defines authority & responsibility for all personnel & delegates duties to staff members for the most efficient & productive operation of the PACS, RIS, Film Library & Quality Assurance requirements.
- Actively participates in the budget process. Maintains control of the approved personnel, operation & capital budget for PACS.
- Organizes, plans, & directs activities relating to PACS & RIS for all designated areas.
- Develops & implements a plan for monitoring & evaluation of PACS & continuous quality improvement.
- Administrates, revises, reviews and/or establishes department PACS policies, procedures, & software copies.
- Assures that all PACS activities & documentation meet or exceed standards of accrediting & regulatory agencies.
- Records daily backups & insures quality of the system input/output.
- Plans & schedules all maintenance & upgrades to the network & provides feedback to department management & radiologists.
- In cooperation with Information Technology, ensures/assigns network security by developing rules that will support user-defined workstation settings, image distribution, archiving & acquisition of images & system access.
- Fosters growth in professional & support staff related to PACS.
- Provides for individualized & departmental orientation to PACS.
- Monitors & communicates contractual agreements with the department management to insure functionality, maintenance & cost.
- Maintains the PACS network through the administration of file servers, archives, workstations, ID terminal, RIS interface, CR gateway, laser imager & any other peripherals.
- Maintains knowledge of current PACS technology & management trends that are reflected in his/her practice.
- Identifies problems & takes appropriate action in identifying & resolving problems. See Job description for specifics.
- Maintains an awareness of political, privacy, and ethical issues related to health care, specifically in radiology.
- Seeks to improve skills through attending education programs, seminars and/or self-study and through vendor training on software and equipment.
- Coordinates and/or trains clinicians and department staff in the use of PACS and related systems.


Qualifications:

Schedule Details:
- Rotating schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Basic Qualifications:
- 2 years of project management experience required.
- 2 years of experience managing a PACS system required.
- BS degree in Radiological Science or equivalent years of experience required.
- Must have some computer programming background, working with Web Servers, knowledge of SQL & experience of any programming language (C, C++, Javascript, etc).
- Proficiency with information technology & network infrastructure with understanding of related software programs required.
- Mechanical aptitude & ability with attention to detail required.
- Excellent communication, organizing, & training skills required.
- Clinical experience with emphasis on radiology systems required.
- Demonstrates a sound knowledge base for clinical & managerial decision-making.
- Demonstrates accountability & initiative to follow-up on error correction, improvement of current methods & contributes new ideas to improve work practices.
- Demonstrates characteristics of a leader through role modeling, change agent, flexibility, creativity & risk taking in approaches to goal setting & goal achievement.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Biomedical and/or IT experience preferred.
- Experience and knowledge of iSite PACS preferred.
- Master's degree preferred.
]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2180062-Washington-DC-Imaging-and-Radiology **Schedule: Monday - Thursday 5:00pm - 9:00pm and Saturday 8:30am - 5:00pm.

To examine patients having full range of visual problems, diagnose visual diseases, disorders, & deficiencies, & prescribe treatment as licensed & credited. To refer patients to other appropriate Kaiser Permanente providers as needed for further evaluation & treatment.
Essential Functions:
- Examines patients having a full range of visual problems by using a full field of optometry instruments & techniques.
- Diagnoses visual diseases, disorders, & deficiencies & prescribes treatment according to the laws of the State of Maryland, District, or Commonwealth.
- Prescribes & fits contact lenses.
- Determines visual requirements of the partially sighted. Prescribes low-vision aids such as telescopic & microscopic lenses, magnifiers, & other optical devices to aid low-vision patients.
- In the state or jurisdiction in which licensed or under the standing orders of a physician, uses diagnostic pharmaceutical agents to detect & diagnose ocular pathology. Uses examination techniques to determine ocular signs of systemic diseases and medications.
- Refers patients to other appropriate Kaiser Permanente providers as needed for further evaluation & treatment.
- Participates in departmental & educational meetings including peer review activities within the department and medical facility.
- Consults regularly w/ internal medicine, pediatrics, & ophthalmology on patient care issues.
- Assists in implementing eye care in-service education programs for medical center staff & at patient education seminars.
- Under the standing orders of a physician & in co-management w/ an ophthalmologist, evaluates & manages stated anterior segment disorders.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience required.
- Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry required.
- License in good standing in State of Maryland, District of Columbia, or Virginia required.
- National Provider Identification (NPI) required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience in an interdisciplinary health care environment preferred.
- Accredited residency in Optometry preferred.
]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2180004-Baltimore-Optical-Services
Essential Functions:
- Counsels patients regarding prenatal genetic testing including amniocentesis, Chorionic villus sampling, first & second trimester screening
- Compiles & evaluates family history & genetic test results
- Conducts patient education regarding complex genetic disorders (w/ a focus on familial cancer, cardiogentetics, neurogenetics, muscular dystrophies, inherited skin disorders, & inherited connective tissue disorders
- Recommends standard genetic tests; identity additional family members to be tested
- Assist medical geneticist in identifying differential diagnosis & determining patient management needs
- Educate patients regarding their risks/options & test results
- Provide grief & crisis counseling to individuals &/or families as needed
- Provides follow-up patient care & coordinates other resources based upon evaluation of individual patient needs & family goals

Qualifications:

Position requires traveling to Kensington Medical Center.

Basic Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience as a genetic counselor
- Master's degree in Human Genetics or Genetic Counseling, from the American Board of Genetics Counseling (ABGC) accredited program required
- Board certification as a Genetic Counselor by the American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) or American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)
- Must have a National Provider Identification (NPI) or obtain an NPI prior to the start of employment

Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D in Human Genetics or Genetic Counseling preferred.]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2175954-Gaithersburg-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Essential Functions:
- Manages clinical operations, including staffing schedules, phone access to the health care team, and patient flow.
- Responsible for all appropriate documentation and reporting requirements, such as QA reports, performance evaluations, time sheets, and budget variance reports.
- Ensures the appropriate level and mix of staff and effective staff utilization to meet staffing and workload requirements and support the delivery of quality patient care and services, within budgetary guidelines.
- Develops staffing plans; works with Human Resources staff to recruit and hire staff; and coordinates comprehensive orientation of new staff.
- Establishes accountabilities and performance goals and provides counseling, coaching, feedback, recognition, training and development to staff.
- Develops and manages quality improvement initiatives for areas of responsibility and ensures compliance with HEDIS indicators and other mandated standards.
- Collaborates with physician managers and providers to coordinate day-to-day patient care, ensure balanced provider panels within the health care team, and facilitate appointment access for members.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 5 year of current clinical experience plus 2 years supervisory experience required.
- BSN or bachelor’s degree in health care administration, other health related field, or equivalent years of related experience required.
- Current RN license.
- CPR certification required.
- Demonstrated clinical and managerial competence appropriate to area(s) of responsibility; familiarity with all pertinent laws, regulations, and standards of nursing practice; demonstrated competence with financial management principles and standard software applications in a Windows environment required.
]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2172069-Baltimore-Nursing-Licensed Kaiser Permanente/Clinical Technology
Silver Spring, MD

Kaiser Permanente/Clinical Technology is seeking a Biomedical Engineer who under the general supervision of the Director of Clinical Technology, or the Mid Atlantic statesBiomedical Services Supervisor, maintains all clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic biomedical instrumentation and systems used in the medical centers throughout the MAS Region (currently Washington DC Metro area & Baltimore)

Essential Functions:
- Works independently to repair all types of biomedical instrumentation in the MAS region.
- Analyzes and corrects equipment malfunctions to include: observation of front panel indicators; interpretation of block and schematic diagrams; utilization of appropriate test equipment; replacement of components, PC boards, or subsystems as appropriate.
- Performs preventive maintenance inspections.
- Works with clinical personnel to correct operator based problems.
- Uses knowledge and experience to test and maintain biomedical instrumentation not having specific maintenance procedures.
- Receives new equipment/systems and coordinates assembly/installation.
- Performs initial electrical safety inspections and assurance testing.
- Provides or helps coordinate in-service training. Inventories and completes documentation for entry into Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
- Performs miscellaneous duties in support of the Biomedical Maintenance Program including, but not limited to: project management; IT integration planning and implementation; technology assessment; property accountability; incident reporting;; maintenance of shop operations; on-call & emergency services, etc.
- Employs sound computer skills to complete job.
- Uses word processing, spreadsheets, databases and similar programs to enhance job performance.
- Ensures compliance with all federal/state/local rules and regulations and all applicable policies and procedures governing Kaiser Permanente, National Facilities Services, and Clinical Technology operations.
- Assists in developing and maintaining a comprehensive and cost-effective Medical Equipment Management Program to comply with same.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 4 years of experience serving comprehensive biomedical equipment in a hospital or related health service environment.
- Associate's degree in Biomedical Instrumentation Maintenance and Repair or equivalent experience.
- Familiarity with a variety of biomedical devices to include, but not limited to, equipment employing electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, optics, and plumbing principles. Typical categories of equipment serviced include patient therapy, pulmonary, imaging, monitoring, laboratory, sterilizing, and optical equipment. Specific examples of these types of equipment include ultrasound units, respirators, x-ray processors, electrocardiographs, microscopes, electrical/steam sterilizers, and vision testers.
- Excellent communication and customer relations skills and the willingness to work extended hours and flex working schedule to accommodate customer needs.
- Valid driver's license.
- Must be computer literate.
- Must be able to clearly distinguish colors.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in medical instrumentation by AAMI, CBET or similar organization.]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2169543-Washington-DC-Facilities-Services Kaiser Permanente/Clinical Technology
Silver Spring, MD

Kaiser Permanente/Clinical Technology is seeking a Biomedical Engineer who under the general supervision of the Director of Clinical Technology, or the Mid-Atlanticstates Biomedical Services Supervisor, maintains all clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic biomedical instrumentation and systems used in the medical centers throughout the MAS Region (currently Washington DC Metro area & Baltimore)

Essential Functions:
- Works independently to repair all types of biomedical instrumentation in the MAS region.
- Analyzes and corrects equipment malfunctions to include: observation of front panel indicators; interpretation of block and schematic diagrams; utilization of appropriate test equipment; replacement of components, PC boards, or subsystems as appropriate.
- Performs preventive maintenance inspections.
- Works with clinical personnel to correct operator based problems.
- Uses knowledge and experience to test and maintain biomedical instrumentation not having specific maintenance procedures.
- Receives new equipment/systems and coordinates assembly/installation.
- Performs initial electrical safety inspections and assurance testing.
- Provides or helps coordinate in-service training. Inventories and completes documentation for entry into Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
- Performs miscellaneous duties in support of the Biomedical Maintenance Program including, but not limited to: project management; IT integration planning and implementation; technology assessment; property accountability; incident reporting;; maintenance of shop operations; on-call & emergency services, etc.
- Employs sound computer skills to complete job.
- Uses word processing, spreadsheets, databases and similar programs to enhance job performance.
- Ensures compliance with all federal/state/local rules and regulations and all applicable policies and procedures governing Kaiser Permanente, National Facilities Services, and Clinical Technology operations.
- Assists in developing and maintaining a comprehensive and cost-effective Medical Equipment Management Program to comply with same.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 4 years of experience serving comprehensive biomedical equipment in a hospital or related health service environment.
- Associate's degree in Biomedical Instrumentation Maintenance and Repair or equivalent experience.
- Familiarity with a variety of biomedical devices to include, but not limited to, equipment employing electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, optics, and plumbing principles. Typical categories of equipment serviced include patient therapy, pulmonary, imaging, monitoring, laboratory, sterilizing, and optical equipment. Specific examples of these types of equipment include ultrasound units, respirators, x-ray processors, electrocardiographs, microscopes, electrical/steam sterilizers, and vision testers.
- Excellent communication and customer relations skills and the willingness to work extended hours and flex working schedule to accommodate customer needs.
- Valid driver's license.
- Must be computer literate.
- Must be able to clearly distinguish colors.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in medical instrumentation by AAMI, CBET or similar organization.]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2169450-Washington-DC-Facilities-Services *Please note that this position will be supporting our Virginia Medical Office Buildings. Therefore, candidates must be willing to work in the Silver Spring, MD office location and travel locally to Virginia sites as necessary.*
Essential Functions:
- Manages special projects w/in the training team as assigned.
- Consults & collaborates w/ IT & business staff to ensure accuracy of all training & documentation.
- Develops & maintains contact w/ internal customers to ensure training & documentation needs are effectively met; proactively consult w/ KP management to determine needs & effect appropriate solutions.
- Assists w/ the resolution of hardware, software, training & documentation problems as appropriate.
- Ensures that deliverables produced meet quality, cost, & timely standards.
- Initiates plans & organizes the development of new training programs, as required, including performing needs assessments & on-going analysis.
- Works w/ the documentation team to develop training materials.
- Designs, develops, & delivers systems training classes using appropriate training techniques.
- Designs & develops curriculum including learning objectives, training plans, trainer notes, exercises, handouts, review activities, & audio-visual aids.
- Develops training curriculum for new application as well as systems enhancements.
- Develops assessments, evaluations, & learning activities to evaluate overall training effectiveness.
- Assists less-experienced trainers in the development, revision & enhancement of training courses w/ respect to approach, medium, course content & delivery.
- Performs other duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 4 years of technical training experience, or an equivalent combination of technical training & professional clinical experience required.
- Instructor-led classroom training &/or experience in other training delivery modes required.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Health Care Administration or related field required.
- Proficiency w/ Microsoft Office suite required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency or certification in one or more Epic products preferred.
]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2159281-Washington-DC-Education-and-Training Essential Functions:
- Provides independent patient care services including minor surgery, acute & chronic health problems w/in the guidelines of established procedures & individual training & experience.
- Assesses health needs of patients, including physical assessment.
- Provides direct patient care in accordance w/certification. Uses observation & judgment in evaluating patients, designing & implementing programs of care. This program of care is under the direct supervision of a physician.
- Collaborates w/the physician & other clinical staff members to maintain continuity of care.
- Maintains established systems of follow-up for patient care.
- Refers patients to supervising physician or w/ physician agreement, to other health/professionals as appropriate.
- Makes telephone evaluations as indicated, as well as giving medical advice & information to patients by telephone where appropriate.
- Maintains clinical competence through attending staff development programs. Is responsible for maintaining professional certification.
- Participates in developing medical protocols for care which physician’s assistant will implement.
- Participates in planning for the delivery of clinical service.
- Participates in monitoring quality of care according to professional standards & established criteria.
- Carries out clinical and administrative procedures that may be promulgated by the Health Plan.
- Participates in training of students.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of primary care experience required.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- State PA certification required.
- AAPA certification required.
- Qualified to obtain license to practice in the jurisdiction to which person is assigned.
- National Provider Identification (NPI) required.
- Graduation from an accredited PA program.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 years of primary care experience preferred.
]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2153345-Gaithersburg-Nurse-Practitioner-or-Physician-Assistant Clinical Technology/Kaiser Permanente
Silver Spring, MD

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Sr. Biomedical Engineer (Imaging) to support the MidAtlantic Region. Under minimal supervision, performs repairs, calibration, testing, and maintenance of diagnostic imaging equipment and systems to ensure safe and appropriate operations. Executes scheduled preventive maintenance and maintains documentation of all service events, tests, and corrective maintenance performed on a wide range of imaging technologies.

Essential Functions:
- Repairs, installs, maintains, calibrates, and inspects diagnostic imaging systems.
- Uses knowledge and experience to test and maintain imaging equipment not having specific maintenance procedures.
- Inventories and completes documentation for entry into automated Maintenance Management Systems.
- Performs preventive maintenance and electrical safety testing of diagnostic imaging technologies.
- Reviews outcome of preventive maintenance actions and makes recommendations concerning changes to preventive maintenance schedules, procedures, or documentation.
- Serves as the subject matter expert on imaging technologies.
- Provides input and/or recommendations to leadership and others for capital and non-capital imaging equipment investment decisions.
- Works with clinical personnel to correct operator based equipment problems.
- Helps coordinate in-service training for imaging technologies.
- Ensures compliance with all federal/state/local rules and regulations and all applicable policies and procedures governing Kaiser Permanente, National Facilities Services, and Clinical Technology operations.
- Assists in developing and maintaining a comprehensive and cost-effective Imaging Equipment Program to comply with same.
- Conducts imaging technology assessments.
- Performs miscellaneous duties in support of the Clinical Technology Maintenance Management Program including, but not limited to: project management; IT integration planning and implementation; incident reporting; capital review; on-call & emergency services, etc.
- Collaborates with IT regarding Information Systems to ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Ensures proper connectivity of imaging systems.
- Works with PACs administrators to address/resolve imaging connectivity issues.
- Employs sound computer skills to complete job. Uses word processing, spreadsheets, databases and similar programs to enhance job performance.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 6 years of experience servicing comprehensiveclinical technologyequipment in a hospital or related health service environment and 3 years experience working on complex imaging equipment.
- Knowledge of electronic theory, technology, and test equipment required. Specific knowledge of the following:
a) Radiologic theory and technology
b) Safety requirements when servicing high voltages and working with ionizing radiation
c) Mechanical systems
d) Networking theory
e) Regulatory standards governing all aspects of imaging equipment
- Travel throughout all KPMAS medical facilities and the use of a personally owned vehicle.
- Associate's degree in Biomedical Instrumentation Maintenance and Repair/Applied Science or equivalent experience.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Ability to clearly distinguish colors.
- Excellent communication and customer relations skills.
- Willing to work extended hours.

Local field service travel required - Washington DC Metro area & Baltimore

Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in medical instrumentation by AAMI, CRES, CBET, or similar organization.
- Additional two years of experience preferred.]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2147657-Washington-DC-Facilities-Services Essential Functions:
- Serves as a resource to laboratory personnel to ensure smooth workflow & timely, accurate testing information in immunohistochemical staining.
- Diagnoses immunohistochemistry instrument malfunctions, performs preventive & corrective maintenance/repairs & maintains records of actions.
- Serves as technical coverage in general histology operations as necessary, assisting & coordinating with histology technical staff to ensure proper technical workflow & operational requirements (i.e., quality & turn-around-time requirements).
- Reviews & edits laboratory reports for clerical accuracy & technical consistency. Recognizes unexpected or unreasonable results, identifies the cause & takes appropriate action.
- Performs lab procedures of moderate & high complexity in accordance with standards set forth in the approved Laboratory Procedures Manual. Reports & maintains records of patient test results according to protocol.
- Participates in the training or orientation of staff & students.
- Coordinates the maintenance of equipment & assures that adequate department supply levels are maintained in a cost effective manner.
- Assists in the evaluation & development of new procedures, methods, quality assurance monitors & instrumentation.
- Performs accessioning & specimen processing on an as needed basis to maintain efficient laboratory operations.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 3 years of recent full time (or equivalent) specialized training or experience in immunohistochemistry & related testing required.
- Associate's degree in biological field or Accredited Histopathology Program Completion required.
- HTL or HT (ASCP) certification required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Immunohistochemistry certification preferred
]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2137438-Rockville-Laboratory Essential Functions:
- Responsible for achieving in-depth knowledge of KP Health Connect application software & business operations to ensure that the application is configured to support business requirements.
- Configures EPIC applications by translating business requirements into software specifications.
- Acts as a liaison between KP Health Connect & other departments regarding configuration issues.
- Executes test plans for configuration testing; performs problem resolution of configuration.
- Performs in-depth analyses of workflows, data collections, report details, & other technical issues associated w/ the use of KP Health Connect software.
- Develops & documents internal decisions that the form the basis for the design decisions w/in the Health Connect applications.
- Collaborates w/ process design, interfaces, testing & implementation teams.
- Conducts comprehensive evaluations & tests new releases.
- Prioritizes & implements system updates & changes; communicates changes to users prior to granting access to new releases.
- Performs other duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 3 years of configuration, application implementation, detail analysis, & installation experience required
- 3 years of progressively responsible experience performing detailed analysis & in-depth knowledge of health care information management systems required. However, additional training on Applications configuration & implementation will be provided.
- bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Health care, & or Business or comparable application experience required.
- Travel for product training & certification followed by occasional travel required.
- Database management & basic software configuration skills required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience w/in the Health care Industry preferred.
- EPIC application, Resoluteexperience stronglypreferred.
- Expertise in data structures, content & interpretation of specific data elements preferred.
- Experience in Revenue Cycle (claims processing, billing, etc.) preferred.
- Certification of the EPIC application must be obtained.
- Maintenance of certification required.
]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 1855475-Rockville-Information-Technology Essential Functions:
- Greets patient, explains ultrasound procedure, & answers questions.
- Selects the appropriate machine & probe to be used to obtain diagnostic information requested by referring physician.
- Assist OB physicians in performing diagnostic Nuchal Translucency ultrasound procedures. Assisting Perinatologist in performing invasive procedures, i.e., amniocentesis & sonohysterograms.
- Applies gel to patient's skin, applies probe, & monitors equipment to obtain ultra-sound images.
- Produces & evaluate ultrasound images & related data that are used by OB/GYN physician to render a medical diagnosis.
- Prepares initial diagnosis by identifying abnormal conditions for review by OB/GYN physician.
- Uses ultrasound equipment to assist providers to conduct invasive procedures.
- Maintains equipment & examination room, stores film, & keeps inventory of related supplies.
- Prepares patient information files w/ patient identification, date of exam, referring physician, & exam per-formed.
- Prepares & submits reports showing the number & type of examinations conducted.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Schedule Details:
- Will require some working hours at the Woodlawn Medical Office.

Basic Qualifications:
- 2 years of full time experience as an OB Ultrasound Sonographer required.
- Completion of a high school level of course work w/ attainment of a high school diploma or a State High School Equivalency Certificate GED required.
- Completion of an ARDMS accredited or equivalent program in ultrasound technology required.
- Current certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDMS) in abdomen &/or OB/GYN required.
- Current certification in Nuchal Translucency/1st trimester screening certification required.
- CPR Certification required.
- Knowledge of ultrasound techniques & practices.
- Must be able to adjust routine to accommodate patient or department w/out affecting departmental flow.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
- Knowledge of customer focused service requirements of the organization.
- Ability to communicate pleasantly & effectively w/ members & coworkers.
- Demonstrates good oral & written communication skills
- Ability to travel to other Medical Centers.
- Performing various patients' positioning & transporting duties, which require lifting & pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper techniques.
- In order to work effectively w/ patients, must have effective interpersonal skills & be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, & see.
- May be required to lift objects heavier than 50 pounds, perform difficult manipulative skills & hand-eye coordination skills, walk & stand for prolonged periods, see objects closely & hear normal sounds w/ some background noises.
- Must have visual & auditory acuity.
- Must be able to adjust routine to accommodate patient or department w/out affecting departmental flow.
- Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail w/ constant interruption & attend to tasks for 20 to 45 minutes at a time.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduation from an AMA approved program in diagnostic ultrasound technology preferred.
]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2134537-Baltimore-Imaging-and-Radiology