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Assist w/ the provision of patient care w/in established policies & procedures to serve the needs of the KP Medical Care program. Provides care to a population w/ predictable ophthalmic needs & assists the providers in caring for more acute needs.
Essential Functions:
- Screen patients for chief compliant, take accurate history of Ophthalmic illnesses/surgeries, past ocular history, family history, & current eye related medications
- Perform Ophthalmic testing as approp for the patient
- Must be able to perform papillary assessment to rule out afferent defect & check pupil size, corneal curvature & color vision testing
- Must be able to perform lensometry, including reading lenses w/ multifocal & progressive adds, power of sphere, axis of cylinder power & orientation of prism
- Perform intraocular pressure checks using Applanation tonometry & also using the Tonopen.
- Perform confrontation visual fields
- Must be able to perform cover/uncover test, alternate cover test & quantify strabismus; must be able to document ocular motility & the presence of strabismus or nystagmus; perform Worth 4 dot test & Stereopsis test; to test near point of convergence, ductions, versions & vergences; & perform Potential Acuity Meter testing, Glare testing
- Must demonstrate ability to check/recognize narrow angle. Instill dilating drops (and other ophthalmic drops) per physician's instructions
- Take & record patient vitals when indicated in the EMR
- Must perform calibration of automated perimeters, & perform automated perimetry.
- Maintain a working knowledge of automated perimetry, & be able to perform Amsler Grid testing
- Must be able to perform OCT & HRT; and use IOL master & any other A scan programs for biometry readings
- Assist doctors during exam as needed
- Prep, set up & assist in minor surgery, & all types of laser procedures
- Must be familiar w/ preoperative & pre-laser patient education
- Apply eye dressings, protective shields as directed by the doctor
- Always must be willing to assist patients in clinic areas
- Set up & provide physician assistance w/ intravitreal injections
- Per standard guidelines, clean exam lanes & minor surgical instruments
- Prepare for the sterilization process either utilizing the clinic sterilizer following sterilizing protocol, or preparing instruments to be sent out for sterilization per standard protocol
- Responsible for room maintenance including routing cleaning of exam lanes, & daily validation of expiration dates of dilating & other ophthalmic drops
- Keep exam rooms well stocked w/ approp instruments, as well as patient handouts, & any other equipment, etc., as required by physicians
- Maintain instruments & triage appropriately when instruments are in need of repair or replacement
- Provide administrative assistance & support as required
- Assist in other clinic functions as necessary, including making appointments, preparing retina photography charts, or any other general duty as needed
- Perform clerical duties
- Ensure that all relevant sections of the EMR are completed, & always kept up to date
- Communicate via telephone w/ patients, other depts & other physicians as necessary
- Record messages & refer to approp person
- Report patient complaints, or unusual symptoms, questions regarding treatment, medications, etc., & other questions to licensed personnel
- Complete & maintain Compliance & Safety modules & KPNW Behavior Standards
- Adhere to Reg'l & Dept'l policies & procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of full time employment functioning in an Ophthalmic Technician capacity under the supervision of an Ophthalmologist, and/or successful completion of a JCAHPO accredited Ophthalmic Medical Technology program
- CPR required (within 30 days of hire)
- Proven record of attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Broad knowledge base of ophthalmic terminology
- Basic computer knowledge and skills
- Proficient and accurate keyboarding skills
- Must be able to communicate both in writing and orally in English

Preferred Qualifications:
- Three (3) to five plus (5+) years of functioning in an Ophthalmic Technician capacity under the supervision of an Ophthalmologist/or in a Group Ophthalmological practice/environment, preferred
- Broad based ophthalmic technician experience preferred
- COA, COT, or COMT certification through JCAHPO (Joint Commission on Allied Health Professionals in Ophthalmology), preferred
- Familiarity with EpicCare or electronic based medical records system preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites preferred
- Ability to perform Goldmann visual fields, preferred

Salary Range- $20.89 - $25.18]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3772036-Vancouver-Optical-Services Req Id: 189912

Registers patients to receive medical services in clinic, hospital inpatient, Ambulatory, or Emergency services. Obtains demographic information, validates & verifies insurance, & receives payments, based on established manual or technological protocols, refers patients to Financial Advocates. Answers &/or refers questions received from patients, visitors, staff as appropriate. Performs various related cash handling procedures per SOX control regulations. Staff members in this position may perform all, or a combination of the duties described depending upon their assigned work area & the specific needs of the department.
Essential Functions:
- Registration: Greets & registers patients for various medical care in the clinic setting potentially in a 24 hour, 7 day a week environment & in a highly active fast paced setting such as the Emergency department.
- Verifies the patient demographic & insurance information w/ the patient consistent w/ the National Registration Standards & regional policies.
- Verifies Insurance Eligibility & Benefits (including policy limitations) for all payers using approved system to check for eligibility & benefit information.
- Uses problem-solving skills to verify patient identification through patient name, spouse names, social security number, date of birth & address in order to identify & minimize duplicate medical records.
- Interview patient to obtain/determine payer source, financial & demographic information & obtains appropriate signatures.
- Verifies, identifies, & inputs Other Coverage Information (OCI), primary, secondary, & tertiary payers for services provided.
- Revenue Collection: Determines & collects cost-shares, & partial payments for services to be received.
- Enter/verify payments in the computer, close cash drawers, count currency, checks, & credit card payments at the end of each shift, & create deposits per cash handling policies.
- Maintains billing accuracy & compliance per KPNW & National Revenue Cycle policies.
- Communicate to the patient the Northwest's policy on payment of services or prepayment when significant patient liabilities are identified.
- Collect past due balances & refers, as appropriate, to financial counselors.
- Appointing & Messaging: Takes messages as required according to scripts & guidelines.
- May schedule &/or cancel appointments based on member's needs & regional policies & procedures.
- Regulatory/Organizational Compliance: Explains & requests patients to sign regulatory forms such as consent & release forms as required.
- Makes copies or scans of patient identification, insurance information & other related forms & documents.
- Fully understands & adheres to the rules & regulations of Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care & Commercial payers regarding referrals, preauthorization & pre-certification requirements.
- Is knowledgeable & maintains compliance w/ CMS by accurately completing Medicare Secondary Payer screening information.
- Explains basic KPNW Medical Center &/or clinic policies & procedures to patients.
- General Services: Stock appropriate forms & supplies.
- Demonstrates responsibility in handling supplies & equipment in a cost-effective manner & according to standards such as policies, procedures, & infection control guidelines.
- Assist patients by providing phone numbers, facility directions & office layouts.
- Performs all other duties as assigned consistent w/ job description.
- This job description is not all encompassing.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of health care financial OR two (2) of years cash handling customer service experience in high volume customer service environment.
- Two (2) years of experience keyboarding/typing & navigating multiple computer applications in a Windows environment including data input.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Excellent verbal & written English communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, flexibility & ability to switch tasks frequently.
- Final candidates will need to complete Contact Center Simulation assessment within minimum competency score of fiftieth (50th) percentile or higher.
- Final candidates will complete approved medical terminology course within six (6) months of date of hire.
- Strong complex problem solving skills & the ability to make decisions independently.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience w/ EPIC applications preferred.
- Previous hospital or ambulatory clinic registration experience preferred.
- Certification by HFMA or NAHAM preferred.

Salary Range- $17.06 - $20.97]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3807245-Vancouver-Customer-Services Req Id: 189833

Participate w/the Health Care Team in delivering quality & customer focused care to patients in a manner which reflects KP's organizational & nursing mission, vision & values. Provides nursing & administrative support to clinicians & other health care team members to offer a variety of health care service to patients. Clinical duties involve both direct (in person) & indirect (via phone or on-line) patient care activities requiring both simple to complex nursing knowledge & skills. As appropriate to the LPN's scope of practice, the LPN's expected to have competent focused/limited nursing assessment & triage skills on routine or self-limiting health conditions, critical thinking, communication, problem-solving & decision-making skills in order to meet patient needs & contribute to a positive care experience & work environment. Performs clinical tasks & procedures under the direction of a clinician within the scope of the LPN's professional training & individual competency. Works under the clinical supervision of the clinician or registered nurse & under the general direction of the designated supervisor.
Essential Functions:
- Prepares & organizes patient's office visit from known reason/procedure by ensuring that all appropriate tests, clinical information (e.g., diagnostic test results, consultation reports, outside reports, etc.) & order entries are ready for clinician review prior to appointment time
- Perform focused/limited nursing assessment & triage on routine or self-limiting medical conditions as directed by RN/clinician. Recognize when to defer to and/or assist w/comprehensive assessment for complex medical conditions by RN/clinician
- Utilizes standardized tools (e.g., PST, health maintenance alerts) to identify & address health maintenance/care gaps w/patient & alerts clinician on those that require his/her attention
- Recognize signs & symptoms of common & routine medical conditions/illnesses, abnormal verses new/existing & implements planned nursing & medical interventions as delegated by RN/clinician
- Contribute to the development, implementation or modification of the individualized patient's plan of care under the direction of the RN/clinician
- Prepares patient for actual visit/procedure prior to clinician's exam during rooming-in process
- Assures exam/procedures room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms & educational materials are available & ready for using during visit/procedure. Checks equipment are in safe working order & cleans room after use
- Provides health teaching/education or advice on routine or self-limiting medical conditions, procedures, tests, surgeries, self-injections, etc
- Utilize standardized tools determine patient's level of engagement in self-care as directed by RN
- Used KP HealthConnect & information systems to document all pertinent data & outcomes of nursing care according to standardized procedures & policies such as & not limited to the use of SBAR, SOAP or APIE, KP HealthConnect smarttools, etc. Update demographic/historical clinical data gathered in electronic medical records
- Perform diagnostic test, therapies & procedures within scope of practice competently & w/maintenance of proficiency according to: a)specific department standards on core clinical tasks (see department's list of core skills); b) application of knowledge & skills appropriate to development age of patient; and c) established policies such as & not limited to patient safety, aseptic & sterile techniques & infection control

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing
- Current LPN license in Oregon and Washington.Requires Oregon or Washington license at time of hire.Licenses in both states are required within 6 months of hire.
- AHA Health Care Provider level CPR certification
- Demonstrated clinical nursing skills
- Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills (Assessment required for external candidates)
- Demonstrated communication (written and oral) skills
- Demonstrated literacy in using computers and keyboarding
- Skills in problem-solving, setting priorities and using good judgment for decisions
- Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure

Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in assigned department's clinical area (e.g., Pediatrics, FP/IM, OB/Gyn, Surgery, Allergy, Dermatology, Urology, etc.) within an ambulatory care setting
- IV therapy experience or recent certification
- Familiarity in documenting in an electronic medical record system
- Current working knowledge & clinical skills in providing routine care, education & advice in assigned department's clinical areaOR successful completion of appropriate competencies for assigned primary/specialty care department

Salary Range- $19.85 - $26.19]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3807237-Vancouver-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 189731

Under direction and guidance of the regional director, director of business, operations and strategy, and imaging operations manager, ensures high quality, cost effective operation of imaging services, including direct-report supervisors and staff; by planning, developing, managing, directing the operations; interfacing with specialties operations manager, physicians, supporting staff and providing the department means for good clinical access, outcomes, affordability, employee satisfaction and excellent customer service.

Essential Functions:
- Develops and maintains highly qualified staff through the development and implementation of competency programs.
- Ensures care is appropriate to the age and cultural background of patients.
- Manages staff within area of responsibility, including hiring and staff development.
- In partnership with radiologist section chiefs manages a multiple-site, busy, complex environment with a diverse work group that include physicians, technical and clerical staffing, that must function under necessary resources and physical constraints as well as regulatory issues.
- Ensures quality of care by actively developing and maintaining a QA program for area of responsibility, monitoring staff and providing staff with the tolls needed to perform effectively.
- Responsible for department equipment operation and maintenance.
- Area of responsibility may include multiple geographic locations and multiple modalities.
- Has a responsibility for financial viability of department through budget development and implementation, expense control and quality improvement.
- Plans for future, long term capital and staffing resources (sdp) as directed by imaging operations mgr. Responsible for planning, managing and directing, coordinating and integrating support for business and analytical activities for area of responsibility.
- Supplies the imaging operations manager with necessary information to allow a good overview of operations.
- Coordinates and develops department budget
- Actively communicates with director and senior managers regarding fiscal budget.
- Manage, develop and maintain a fee schedule for use by internal customers (RIM, CPT/RVU coding).
- Develops, interprets, and implements area of responsibility policies and procedures, QA activities. Communicates and supports organizational philosophy and goals; provides timely information to staff
- Ensures compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies and maintains radiation safety.
- Perform other duties or projects as requested.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Five (5) years of experience in imaging or healthcare environment required.
- Two (2) years of management or leadership experience required.
- BS or BA in business or related field or four (4) years equivalent experience required.
- Proven leadership skills (managing change and problem solving).
- Understanding of imaging procedures and technology.
- Comprehensive working knowledge of state and federal laws, regulatory requirements (JCAHO, OSHA, etc.) and professional standards of practice.
- Strengths in decision making process including consensus.
- Ability to work withminimal supervision.
- Aptitude for strategic thinking.
- Flexibility - tolerance for ambiguity.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Six (6) years technical work experience preferred.
- RT (R) or equivalent technical background preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of organization.
- Working knowledge of imaging operations, organization, policies & procedures.
- Working knowledge of business computer systems/software.
- Working knowledge of RIM/KARE/EPICARE/OA.
- Behavioral Interviewing.
- Ability to plan, organize & manage projects.

Salary Range:
$92,150 - $119,650]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3807170-Vancouver-Imaging-and-Radiology Req Id: 188613

Kaiser Permanente nurses advance the art and science of nursing in a patient-centered healing environment through their professional practice and leadership. Mental health RN's provide regional support to the Mental Health Department prescriber team members in OR and WA as assigned geographically, regionally, by population or per specialty area below. The Advise RN and the Case Management RN are two distinct and separate roles. Mental Health RNs perform distinct and separate duties as referenced above. All mental Health RN's are cross trained and oriented to the duties of Advice RN and RN Case Management prior to being assigned to work. Cross training and competency ensure we maintain safe and efficient workflows. Mental Health RNs may be assigned to perform urgent or pre-planned coverage of another area in their daily work schedule by the nurse manager or designee. or departments goals.

Essential Functions:
- Support the MH Prescriber team members by responding to patient messages related to psychotropic medication problems, questions, or routine reports; concerns about mood or behavior; questions regarding lab results; or other urgent issues that fall within the nursing scope.
- Assess & evaluate patients based on the DSM IV, providing telephone advice independently & within scope of the Oregon & Washington Nursing Practice Act.
- Triage patients as needed.
- Provide patient & family education regarding side effects & efficacy of psychotropic medications & behavioral management.
- Facilitate care coordination with the patient's psychiatrist, primary care provider, other treating providers, lab, pharmacy, & others as needed.
- In collaboration with the patient's treating prescriber, provide outreach services to high risk patients.
- Outreach to patients as frequently as needed, ensuring patients are receiving appropriate services corresponding to the patient's risk level.
- Triage & coordinate care as needed.
- Assist the local MH team in hospitalizing patients, searching for available beds, arranging for transportation if needed, & ensuring patient transfers occur successfully.
- Assist patients in crisis, either by telephone or in person.
- The Mental Health Case/Care Manager RN is a dedicated RN resource to provide case/care management to individuals identified by the Mental Health Department clinical staff.
- Patients are regionally, geographically or age specific assigned through a referral process.
- In collaboration with & by request of the patient's prescriber & clinical treatment team, to provide outreach services to high risk patients/members.
- MH RN case/care management service delivery is determined by the clinical assessment of the RN in concert with the clinical team & the prescriber's recommendations.
- Job duties specific to the Mental Health Advice RN role:
- Represents the role of the Mental Health Advice Nurse.
- Strengthen the linkage between the assigned psychiatric clinicians & Kaiser Permanente members by responding to patient messages related to psychotropic medication, mood or behavior, test results or other issues that fall within the nursing scope of practice.
- Assess & triage patients based on the current Psychiatric Diagnostic & Statistical Manual providing telephone advice independently & within scope of the Oregon & Washington Nursing Practice Act.
- Provide patient & family education regarding side effects & efficacy of psychotropic medications as well as behavioral management.
- Facilitate care coordination with the patient's psychiatric clinicians, primary care provider, other treating providers, laboratory, pharmacy & others as needed.
- Assist the MH team with hospitalization of patients.
- Provide care coordination in assisting patients through the levels of care provided within the mental health system.
- The MH RN is cross trained in Advice /Triage & Case Management roles & responsibilities.
- The MH RN supports the Mental Health Department goals & the members' recovery through the continuum of care.
- Goals include: increasing access to services, increasing member satisfaction, providing transitional support for Kaiser Permanente members & their families & ensuring continuity of care for high risk members at various levels of care such as inpatient hospitalization, residential care, outpatient programs & community supports.
- The MH RN serves as a resource for members, provides phone triage, clinical consultation & is a direct link from the member to the department psychiatric clinicians.
- This job description is not all encompassing.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in acute care or ambulatory care/clinic setting within the last five (5) years.
- Two (2) years of psychiatric nursing experience.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing.
- Current RN license in Oregon & Washington. Requires Oregon or Washington license at time of hire. Licenses in both states are required within 6 months of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
- Broad-based knowledge of Mental Health diagnoses and treatment, including psychotropic medications and associated lab monitoring.
- Knowledge of contributory and/or co-existing diagnoses such as chronic pain, fibromyalgia, eating disorders, and chemical dependency.
- Knowledge of risk factors of suicidality and lethality.
- Basic diagnostic assessment through the use of the DSM V.
- Skills and ability to assess suicidality, lethality, and to handle crisis situations.
- Demonstrates clinical nursing & leadership skills.
- Able to type 20 words per minute.
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal, communication & problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to learn computerized information systems.
- Demonstrates ability to work within teams & within a dynamic work environment.
- Customer focused.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience with population care/case management, triage & advice preferred.
- Current or future bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field preferred.
- Certification in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing and/or Nursing Case Management preferred.
- Proficiency in computerized information systems preferred.

Salary Range:
$33.10 - $47.60]]> Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3772032-Vancouver-Nursing-Licensed