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Location: Methodist Health System
Department: Central Business Office
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Hours: 8:00-4:30
Job Details:
* High School Diploma or Equivalent
* HS/GED. Requires a minimum of 1 year previous collection experience. Prefer Healthcare collections; Managed Care, Workers Compensation and self pay accounts. Requires good interpersonal skills, the ability to work well under deadline constraints, excellent computer and phone skills.]]>Tue, 21 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.methodisthealthsystem.org/job/Dallas-COLLECTOR-JOB-TX-75201/2396578/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.methodisthealthsystem.org/job/Dallas-COLLECTOR-JOB-TX-75201/2396578/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Location: Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Department: Risk Management
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Hours: 8- 5
Job Details:
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Since 1927, Methodist Dallas Medical Center has served North Texas as a leader in sophisticated, compassionate medical care with world-class medical education and residency programs. We're also the main teaching and referral center for Methodist Health System and one of the leading teaching and referral hospitals in all of Texas.

The Risk Investigator assists in the assessment, review, analysis, and support for the organization’s risk management activities, which include coordinating activities of the program on a day to day basis, participating and conducting Root Cause Analysis, presenting risk management educational programs, and complying with the CMS Conditions of Participation (CoP’s), The Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies risk management-related standards, with the objective of controlling and minimizing risk and loss to protect patients and the organization. As part of the risk management program assists and supports the system for tracking, categorizing, and responding to patient complaints as well as processing and follow up with the Occurrence Reporting Process.

Requirements include:

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Minimum Bachelors Degree in Nursing, Healthcare or related field required. Demonstrated equivalent experience, knowledge and skills in hospital risk management may be considered with approval of the Director and Human Resources.

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3-5 year’s experience in Risk Management and/or Patient Safety desired

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Current license to practice in the state of Texas if RN

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Certification in Risk Management is preferred]]>Wed, 01 May 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.methodisthealthsystem.org/job/Dallas-RISK-INVESTIGATOR-JOB-TX-75201/2526114/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.methodisthealthsystem.org/job/Dallas-RISK-INVESTIGATOR-JOB-TX-75201/2526114/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Location: Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Department: Cardiology
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Hours: 7-5
Job Details:
* Bachelor's of Science
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Director Cardiology

Responsible for the administrative organization, management functions, and overall operations of areas incorporated by the Sam and Anne Kesner Heart Center (including non-invasive Cardiology, Echocardiography, post Coronary Intervention Unit, Cardiac Cath Lab, Electrophysiology/Pacemaker Clinic, Folsom Rehabilitation and Fitness Center, and Heart Center Administration). Strategic planning, program growth and development, project management, human resource management and management of other resources are essential components of this position.

Develops and implements Heart Center Cardiology Services strategic plans and goals in conjunction with Methodist Health System and Cardiovascular Section strategic initiatives and goals.

Ensures development and implementation of appropriate systems and processes to facilitate optimal operations, patient through put, and flow of information for Heart Center.

Recruits, hires, and coaches Heart Center Cardiology Services leadership team members (supervisors and clinical coordinators). Oversees human resources issues and processes, staff recruitment, retention, staff satisfaction, and developmental needs.

Established and maintains professional relationships with Cardiologist, Medical Directors, associated medical staff, peers, and associates internal and external to the organization. Works collaboratively with such individuals when addressing clinical practice, quality improvement, operational and planning issues concerning Heart Center Cardiology Services.

Develops capital and operational budgets for all areas of Heart Center Cardiology Services. Assures areas operate within budgetary guidelines in a cost effective manner. Effectively and accurately justifies, quantifies, and explains any variances in salary, inventory, and other operational budgets. Through effective use of the Materials Analysis Committee, negotiates price savings with vendors for equipment and supplies as necessary.

Ensures implementation of Heart Center Cardiology Services Values Program to include quality assurance and management areas. Organizational goals (growth, best service, best quality, best value, and best place to work), 90 day plan development and reviews.

In conjunction with the Medical Director, Heart Center Cardiology management team, and clinical personnel, assures compliance areas within the Heart Center Cardiology departments with external regulatory and accrediting agencies are met or exceeded.

Oversees the processes required that will enable Heart Center Cardiology Services to participate in research and investigational study initiatives.

Measurement – Number of studies or clinical trials in which the Heart Center is participating

Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited program in Radiology or Nursing. A minimum of eight years management experience in Cardiac Cath/ EP Labs required. Masters in related fields preferred.

Appropriate clinical background (R.N., R.T., R.R.T.); maintaining current Registry/Certification and Texas License status.

Experience having responsibility for capital budget in excess of $1 million, operational budgets in excess of $500,000 annually.]]>Fri, 24 May 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.methodisthealthsystem.org/job/Dallas-DIRECTOR-CARDIOLOGY-JOB-TX-75201/2508382/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.methodisthealthsystem.org/job/Dallas-DIRECTOR-CARDIOLOGY-JOB-TX-75201/2508382/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Location: Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Department: Surgery & Recovery
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Hours: 0630-1500
Job Details:
* Associate's Degree
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Job Purpose: Demonstrates critical thinking and advance clinical skills in a given specialty. Works with surgeons to plan patient care needs through assuring equipment and supplies are available and functioning prior to the start of each procedure. Trains and mentors staff for the service. Demonstrates a commitment to professional improvement and the advancement of Perioperative nursing, through education, research, and clinical practice. Working with nurse manager, coordinates, implements, and evaluates changes process. Works as a circulating nurse or scrub nurse. Maintains current preference cards and surgeon protocols for specialty.

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

Licenses and/or Certifications (Required and Preferred)

Current ACLS certification required.

Current CPR certification required.

Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas or eligibility to do so required.

Related Work Experience and Other Skills

Ability to interact with professionals in high stress situations.

Ability to scrub and circulate basics to complex procedures.

Able to professionally and effectively communicate (orally and in writing).

Able to solve problems which include recognizing own limitations and referring problems to appropriate resource.

Flexible and adaptable, able to work any shift.

Knowledgeable about hospital policies, procedures, and nursing care standards and utilizes these when providing nursing care.

Work Experience: 2 years RN experience

Work Experience: Experience working in an acute care operating room with strong clinical expertise in selected specialties.

Works with confidential material.

Job Roles

Coordinates, implements, and evaluates change processes.

Demonstrates a commitment to professional improvement.

Demonstrates a commitment to professional skill growth and development.

Demonstrates knowledge of verbal and nonverbal communication techniques.

Employs responsible financial and resource management skills by 1) demonstrating knowledge of financial implications of materiels, equipment, and human resources; and 2) implementing practices to support the budget plan.

Engages in quality improvement activities.

Engages in use of organizational skills by collaborating with other disciplines to facilitate the delivery of patient care.

Identifies opportunities to coach and act as a mentor.

Uses critical thinking to: 1) analyze and process information as a means of approaching a situation, issue, and decision; and 2) plan equipment, supply, instrumentation and staffing needs for cases by looking at advanced surgery schedule.

Works with Supply Processing, Biomedical Department, and Materiels Specialists to assure supplies are available for cases.

z-Other duties as assigned.]]>Wed, 15 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.methodisthealthsystem.org/job/Dallas-RN-SPECIALTY-COORDINATOR-OR-JOB-TX-75201/2548832/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.methodisthealthsystem.org/job/Dallas-RN-SPECIALTY-COORDINATOR-OR-JOB-TX-75201/2548832/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Location: Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Department: Surgery & Recovery
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Hours: 0630-1500
Job Details:
* Associate's Degree
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Job Purpose: Demonstrates critical thinking and advance clinical skills in a given specialty. Works with surgeons to plan patient care needs through assuring equipment and supplies are available and functioning prior to the start of each procedure. Trains and mentors staff for the service. Demonstrates a commitment to professional improvement and the advancement of Perioperative nursing, through education, research, and clinical practice. Working with nurse manager, coordinates, implements, and evaluates changes process. Works as a circulating nurse or scrub nurse. Maintains current preference cards and surgeon protocols for specialty.

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

Licenses and/or Certifications

Current ACLS certification required.

Current CPR certification required.

Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas or eligibility to do so required.

Related Work Experience and Other Skills

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Ability to interact with professionals in high stress situations.

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Ability to scrub and circulate basics to complex procedures.

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Able to professionally and effectively communicate (orally and in writing).

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Able to solve problems which include recognizing own limitations and referring problems to appropriate resource.

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Flexible and adaptable, able to work any shift.

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Knowledgeable about hospital policies, procedures, and nursing care standards and utilizes these when providing nursing care.

Work Experience:

Work Experience: At least 2 years of RN experience working in an acute care operating

room with strong clinical expertise in selected specialties.

Job Roles

Coordinates, implements, and evaluates change processes.

· Demonstrates a commitment to professional improvement.

· Demonstrates a commitment to professional skill growth and development.

· Demonstrates knowledge of verbal and nonverbal communication techniques.

· Employs responsible financial and resource management skills by 1) demonstrating knowledge of financial implications of materiels, equipment, and human resources; and implementing practices to support the budget plan.

· Engages in quality improvement activities.

· Engages in use of organizational skills by collaborating with other disciplines to facilitate the delivery of patient care.

· Identifies opportunities to coach and act as a mentor.

· Uses critical thinking to: 1) analyze and process information as a means of approaching a situation, issue, and decision; and 2) plan equipment, supply, instrumentation and staffing needs for cases by looking at advanced surgery schedule.

· Works with Supply Processing, Biomedical Department, and Materiels Specialists to assure supplies are available for cases.]]>Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.methodisthealthsystem.org/job/Dallas-RN-SPECIALTY-COORDINATOR-OR-JOB-TX-75201/2587143/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.methodisthealthsystem.org/job/Dallas-RN-SPECIALTY-COORDINATOR-OR-JOB-TX-75201/2587143/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Location: Methodist Health System
Department: Employee Health Services
Schedule: Flex
Shift: Day
Hours: 08:00 - 14:30
Job Details:
* Associate's Degree
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The ideal candidate will be an accomplished Employee Health and Wellness professional capable of creating a best practice EHS program. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of creating high performing teams who exhibit a profound sense of ownership and customer service. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make his/her mark on the role by evolving the team into a more wellness-focused and proactive organization. This position is ideal for exceptional Employee Health and Wellness professionals who are self-motivated, bright, creative, exhibit strong values, and share a passion for success.

Key Competencies

· Expert in the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Texas Workers Compensation (or related) regulations.

· Sense of urgency; high energy level; enjoys being responsive. Energizes self and others. Exhibits hope and enthusiasm.

· “Employee friendly.” Sincerely enjoys being with leaders and employees.

· Passion for contemporary EHS practice. Serve as a role model within the organization, demonstrating the need to manage employee health strategically.

· Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with operational leaders, good judgment, strategic thinker, cultural competency, ability to translate theory into practical application, influencing and facilitation skills. Understanding of how to work within a large organizational structure.

· Exceptional tactical execution skills. Able to oversee the development, deployment and direction of complex programs and processes

· Ability to think logically and strategically.

· Strong communication skills; written, oral and listening skills.

Requirements

* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current RN Texas license. BSN or above strongly preferred
* Two or more years of experience in a progressive employee health and wellness department
* Licensed in Texas as a Registered RN
* CPR Required
* Previous experience in a primary care public health setting is highly desirable
* Competency with Microsoft Office is necessary]]>Fri, 24 May 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.methodisthealthsystem.org/job/Dallas-EMPLOYEE-HEALTH-NURSE-JOB-TX-75201/2566464/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.methodisthealthsystem.org/job/Dallas-EMPLOYEE-HEALTH-NURSE-JOB-TX-75201/2566464/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Location: Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Department: Employee Health Services
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Hours: 07:30 - 16:00
Job Details:
* Associate's Degree
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Job Purpose: Administers the daily operations of Employee Health & Wellness Center (EHWC) Services, under the direction of the Corporate Director. Promotes health, safety, and wellness to all employees by facilitating an Employee Health and Wellness program which includes conducting employee health screenings and Biometric testing, provides drug screenings, administration of vaccines, promotion of a safe work environment and follow-up of employee illness and injuries. Serves in a report role for the Occupational Injury Benefit Program (OIBP). Provides other EHWC services to other customers as directed (i.e.: volunteers, physicians, students, and external customers).

Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Age Specific Care Considerations

Adults: 18+ years - 35 years

Adults: 35+ years - 65 years

Adults: 65+ years

Children D: 12+ years - 18 years

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

Licenses and/or Certifications (Required and Preferred)

CPA Preferred

Licensed in Texas as a Registered Nurse

Related Work Experience and Other Skills

Ability to prioritize multiple job tasks in a fast paced environment

Effective organizational and interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication skills

Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, CDC guidelines, and The Joint Commission

Works with confidential patient information

Job Roles

EMPLOYEE HEALTH NURSE-RN 90829-0040

Acts as a resource for minor health needs of employees and provides minor first aid treatment for employee injuries within the scope of practice for the LVN.

Administers vaccines as necessary and per recommendation of CDC, APIC, OSHA and other regulatory agencies.

Collaborates with Human Resources to ensure completion of all health screenings.

Collects drug screens according to the MHD “Drug and Alcohol Abuse” policy.

Conducts follow-up surveillance of employee work related exposures to communicable diseases and collaborates with Infection Prevention and Control.

Conducts pre-employment screenings and Biometric testing, drug screens, and annual employee health history and immunizations update for Methodist Health System, Corporate, PPM and Prime.

Conducts TST (TB Skin Tests) new and annual screening for all employees, students, volunteers and others as appropriate.

Coordinates annual hearing test for Physical Plant and Security. Is certified in audiometric training.

Counsels employees, draws blood and completed paperwork related to BBP (Blood borne Pathogen) Exposures

Maintains Employee Health and Wellness Center Records.

Manages the protocol for the evaluation and management of healthcare worker TB exposure and/or conversions. Administers testing per protocol for TB exposures and provides appropriate reports to the Infection Prevention and Control Department and the Corporate Director.

Offers/provides health and wellness educational materials. Acts as a resource, (within the scope of practice for the LVN) for minor health needs of employees.

Oversees testing for chemical hazard program. Monitors badge program related to chemical hazards program.

Participates as an active member of the Infection Prevention and Control Committee and on other hospital-wide committees as designated.

Performs annual fit testing. Trains trainers for fit-testing of N-95 masks (when appropriate). Trains and maintains annual competency and education records of personnel placing and reading TST for MHS personnel.

Performs data entry in BD – Respond program>>
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Plans, implements, and conducts the annual Flu Vaccine Program.

Refers employees with identifiable limitations and/or health risks to appropriate resources.

Serves as a back-up for daily operations of Occupational Injury Benefit Plan (OIBP).

Other duties as assigned.]]>Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.methodisthealthsystem.org/job/Dallas-EMPLOYEE-HEALTH-NURSE-RN-JOB-TX-75201/2583678/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.methodisthealthsystem.org/job/Dallas-EMPLOYEE-HEALTH-NURSE-RN-JOB-TX-75201/2583678/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Department: Methodist Family Health Center - Preston Hollow
Work Location: Dallas, TX
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day Shift
Hours: 8a - 5p
Job Details:
* Associate's Degree
* 3-5 Years Experience
* Prior Healthcare Experience Required
* Prior Management Experience Required
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Maintains strictest confidentiality.

Coordinates physician office operations. In conjunction with the physicians
and practice management administrator, hires, supervises and evaluates staff per policy.

Orients and trains new staff.

Maintains all personnel records for the facility in cooperation with Human Resources.

Prepares work schedules and ensures adequate staff coverage, monitors time off
requests and resolves workload distribution issues. Totals all employee hours for
submission to Human Resources, in a timely and accurate manner.

Facilitates communications to address operational issues on a timely basis.

Conducts regular periodic staff meetings to inform staff of changes in policies,
discuss areas of concern, and to provide necessary inservice training.
Records results of meetings. Identifies areas of conflict to physicians and/or
Administrator and suggests resolutions.

Implements and monitors compliance with office policies and procedures.

Ensures OSHA and/or CLIA environmental control plan is maintained in the office;
trains employees on the standards. Ensures all equipment is maintained per appropriate regulations.

Assesses outside service and equipment needs with involved staff and physician;
makes recommendations to Administrator.

Responsible for ensuring all necessary office and medical supplies
are maintained at a level adequate for efficient operations.

Maintains inventory maintenance procedures and ensures orders are prepared as appropriate.

Reviews monthly supply expenditures against budget and reports to Administrator.

In cooperation with the Administrator, implements financial policies
and monitors cash collections to ensure adherence to policy.

Maintains strict cash control.

Ensures there is daily reconciliation of cash.

Ensures bank deposit is made.

Ensures timely and accurate charge entry and payment posting for claim processing and reporting purposes. Completes daily activity report.

In cooperation with the Administrator, assists in preparing annual operating budget.

Monitors performance to ensure the office is operating within the budget guidelines.

Reviews all invoices, researches discrepancies.

Researches variances and reports to physicians and Administrator on a monthly basis.

Regularly reviews Explanation of Benefits (EOB) comparing billed charges
to reimbursement to monitor pricing/coding activity.
Notifies Administrator of significant problems. Regularly reviews fee schedule
and recommends pricing changes to Administrator and physicians.

Prepares required reports within requested time frame.

Ensures that daily, monthly and year-end reports are generated by the
computer system no later than the time line designated for completion.

Develops and implements plans to continually improve patient satisfaction ratings.

Resolves work problems to ensure quality patient care.

Implements and supervises patient recall system.

Works closely with physicians to ensure highest quality clinical care.

Ensures all information is accurately filed in chart within a reasonable
time and all charts are accurately filed and/or pulled by the end of the day.

Monitors policies and procedures regarding release of medical records, and ensures record requests are completed within 5 days.

Ensures patient’s insurance benefits are verified to determine of
coverage meets the standards as stated in the organization policy.

Establishes payment arrangement procedures, per facility policy.

Establishes payment arrangement procedures, per facility policy, when
required by patient financial circumstances.

Ensures patient requests or problems are resolved per policy
on a timely basis, within the scope of authority.

Identifies problems to Administrator and suggests resolution.

Prepares, completes, and submits all managed care applications, hospital staffing
applications, licensures, etc., in an accurate and efficient manner.

Serves as liaison between physician group and external agencies (managed care companies, malpractice insurance companies, etc.).

Participates in continuing education programs and other experiences to
improve professional competence.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of organization policies and procedures.
Knowledge of fiscal management and human resource management principles.
Knowledge of office management techniques and practices.
Knowledge of computer systems and applications.
Skill in gathering, analyzing, and evaluating data.
Skill in written and verbal communication.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply clinic policies and procedures.
Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.
Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Affiliation with American Association of Professional Coders and
completion of Professional Association Healthcare Office Manager training preferred.

Associates degree in health or business administration or at least
5 years experience in a similar position within a physician’s office,
hospital, clinic or other healthcare facility preferred.

Strong positive interpersonal skills; high degree of initiative,
sense of organization and ability to identify and resolve problems.
Position requires an individual with diverse skills.

Individual must be able to work on discrete tasks in a high volume,
high-pressured environment. Good judgement and professional demeanor a must.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching.
Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a
keyboard photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment.
Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and
communicate appropriate reports.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office environment. Occasional evening or weekend work.]]>Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.methodisthealthsystem.org/job/Dallas-Office-Manager-JOB-TX-75201/2610531/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.methodisthealthsystem.org/job/Dallas-Office-Manager-JOB-TX-75201/2610531/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Location: Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Department: Transplant Center
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Hours: 0800-1700
Job Details:
* Bachelor's of Science
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DIRECTOR CLINICAL OPERATIONS TRANSPLANT 10369-0324

Job Summary

Job Purpose: Director position responsible for the daily operations and oversight of the kidney, pancreas and liver transplant clinical services. This includes responsibility for personnel management, effective and efficient operational processes, data integrity, regulatory compliance and clinical quality.

Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required

Master's degree preferred

Licenses and/or Certifications (Required and Preferred)

Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas or eligibility to do so required.

Related Work Experience and Other Skills

Ability to plan and manage the utilization of resources.

Demonstrated ability to function independently.

Excellent skills with business software i.e. word, excel, PowerPoint and transplant specific databases.

Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills required.

High level of interpersonal, problem solving, negotiation and analytical skills.

Management and finance experience.

Work Experience: At least 5 years in transplantation or related health care field.

Work Experience: Prior Transplantation coordinator and management experience in multi-organ transplantation.

Job Roles

Clinical Management: Works as clinical expert with Department Database Administrator in development and full clinical implementation of processes involving transplant data base and ensures ongoing adherence to effective processes and ensures medical records are accurate and up to date; Continually plans for the future of services by modifying current or defining new programs and services; Develops and updates transplant protocols and policy including evaluation, waitlist management, informed consent, inpatient and outpatient management, re-evaluation, waitlist notification, ABO verification, donor and recipient organ acceptance, team notification system, donor net, patient care plans etc.; Attends transplant patient selection committee, protocol meeting, and journal club meeting; Attends performance improvement meetings as needed; Attends research related meetings. Evaluates research opportunities with research personnel; Obtains and reviews outcome and benchmarking data for opportunities for improvement; Resource to data coordinator for accuracy of data submitted to regulatory agencies; Meet with support departments as needed to assure smooth operation and patient care needs are met; Participate in planning multidisciplinary activities including clinic operations, coordination of organ offer events, and donation initiatives; Promotes collaborative practices among physician groups, promotes staff input into decisions impacting clinical practice; Maintains open lines of communication and cooperative relationships with physicians, staff, hospital representatives, patients and their families; Ensures implementation of strategic plan and monitoring of clinical goals; Maintains clinical expertise; Completes quality review and effectiveness activities for all programs and clinical areas and maintains organized, written, comprehensive, data, driven, performance improvement plan. Uses measurement data to evaluate process and outcomes and works with risk management and outcomes management departments on addressing adverse even

Department/Systems Operations: Lead and facilitate special projects for quality assurance and improvement and program growth. Effectively manages multiple priorities/processes by targets and projects met in timely manner; Attends nursing leadership meetings and patient satisfaction meetings; Attends, DON and KVI meetings as needed; Works closely with hemodialysis and inpatient managers and addresses operational issues as it relates to department; Attends leadership meetings to represent program; Facilitates ongoing orientation and education at all levels. Assists in attracting and retaining highly competent staff; Monitors regulatory requirements and adherence to requirements including JCAHO, CMMS, TSDH, UNOS and reimbursement guidelines on state and federal level. Communicates any policy changes impacting organ transplant services. Ensures notification to regulatory agencies of significant changes in clinical program; Promotes organ, tissue, and eye donation within own institution by collaborating with procurement agencies in adherence to donor referral regulations; Evaluates recipient, living donors, and family satisfaction with entire transplant process; Ensures marketing material is up to date including web page and oversees marketing events for programs.

Financial Management: Oversees transplant operations, minimizes operating costs and oversees utilization of labor and supplies. Assists with completion of transplant budget and reviews variances with business coordinator; Oversees department time and attendance; Approves staff over time and justification; Assures pre transplant evaluation charges are clinically appropriate to be considered evaluation charges; Approves living donor kidney evaluations to proceed after initial review of appropriateness and match; Understands Meditech use for financial management.

MHS Wide Competencies: HIPAA Compliance–Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights. Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial, or other sensitive materials and information in printed, electronic or verbal form, which may jeopardize the privacy of patients. Accesses and uses the minimum necessary patient identifiable information and only when necessary to perform job responsibilities and duties; Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of, and maintains complete confidentiality of employee information and medical center strategic plans and initiatives, financial information or other sensitive materials and information in printed, electronic or verbal form, which may jeopardize employee rights or medical center operations. Accesses and uses the minimum necessary employee and medical center information and only to perform job responsibilities and duties; Compliance Program-Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of, and adherence to Compliance Program policies, procedures and standards of conduct. Demonstrates conduct that reflects a commitment to these standards. Participates in training activities as required by the compliance program by the stated deadlines; Cultural-Demonstrates an awareness of the patients’ and coworkers’ views, traditions, and actions in light of individual cultures. Asks about specific beliefs, practices, and customs that may be relevant and important to work environment; Service Orientation–Supports the organizational and service area’s mission and vision. Demonstrates knowledge of and applies the MHS Standards for Service Excellence; Relationships and Teamwork–Communicates effectively and respectfully with individuals and groups. Contributes to positive working relationships and collaborative teamwork with all disciplines and departments. Recognizes own stress and the impact on others. Identifies and manages stressors utilizing the guidance of others. Remains flexible with changes that are occurring in the department and/or medical center.

Personnel Management: Staff personnel management: May include data managers, business coordinators, nurse coordinators, financial coordinators, social workers, secretaries, nurse managers and other personnel as required for department operations; Performs evaluations and addresses ongoing education and performance needs. Maintains up to date reference material; Ensures optimal transplant operational department functioning by maintaining adequate staffing, recruitment and retention; Establishes staff policies and procedures; Ensures that personnel management is consistent and equitable in accordance with hospital policies and practices and staff trained on HR policies; Develops and implements staff orientation plans and completes all required documentation; Conducts staff meetings and keeps documentation of agenda and attendance; Develops and updates job descriptions; Responds to staff inquires and requests in timely effective manner; Mediate conflicts, differences, and misunderstandings between and amongst patients, clientele, staff and physicians.]]>Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.methodisthealthsystem.org/job/Dallas-DIRECTOR-CLINICAL-OPERATIONS-JOB-TX-75201/2583676/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.methodisthealthsystem.org/job/Dallas-DIRECTOR-CLINICAL-OPERATIONS-JOB-TX-75201/2583676/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Department: Methodist Digestive Health Specialists
Work Location: Mansfield, TX
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day Shift
Hours: 8a - 5p
Job Details:
* Associate's Degree
* 3-5 Years Experience
* Prior Healthcare Experience Required
* Prior Management Experience Required
* st confidentiality.

Coordinates physician office operations.

In conjunction with the physicians and practice management administrator, hires, supervises and evaluates staff per policy.

Orients and trains new staff.

Maintains all personnel records for the facility in cooperation with Human Resources.

Prepares work schedules and ensures adequate staff coverage, monitors time off
requests and resolves workload distribution issues. Totals all employee hours for
submission to Human Resources, in a timely and accurate manner.

Facilitates communications to address operational issues on a timely basis.

Conducts regular periodic staff meetings to inform staff of changes in policies,
discuss areas of concern, and to provide necessary inservice training.

Records results of meetings. Identifies areas of conflict to physicians and/or
Administrator and suggests resolutions.

Implements and monitors compliance with office policies and procedures.

Ensures OSHA and/or CLIA environmental control plan is maintained in the office;
trains employees on the standards. Ensures all equipment is maintained per appropriate regulations.

Assesses outside service and equipment needs with involved staff and physician;
makes recommendations to Administrator.

Responsible for ensuring all necessary office and medical supplies
are maintained at a level adequate for efficient operations.

Maintains inventory maintenance procedures and ensures orders are prepared as appropriate.

Reviews monthly supply expenditures against budget and reports to Administrator.

In cooperation with the Administrator, implements financial policies
and monitors cash collections to ensure adherence to policy.

Maintains strict cash control.

Ensures there is daily reconciliation of cash.

Ensures bank deposit is made.

Ensures timely and accurate charge entry and payment posting for claim processing and reporting purposes. Completes daily activity report.

In cooperation with the Administrator, assists in preparing annual operating budget.

Monitors performance to ensure the office is operating within the budget guidelines.

Reviews all invoices, researches discrepancies.

Researches variances and reports to physicians and Administrator on a monthly basis.

Regularly reviews Explanation of Benefits (EOB) comparing billed charges
to reimbursement to monitor pricing/coding activity.
Notifies Administrator of significant problems. Regularly reviews fee schedule
and recommends pricing changes to Administrator and physicians.

Prepares required reports within requested time frame.

Ensures that daily, monthly and year-end reports are generated by the
computer system no later than the time line designated for completion.

Develops and implements plans to continually improve patient satisfaction ratings.

Resolves work problems to ensure quality patient care.

Implements and supervises patient recall system.

Works closely with physicians to ensure highest quality clinical care.

Ensures all information is accurately filed in chart within a reasonable
time and all charts are accurately filed and/or pulled by the end of the day.

Monitors policies and procedures regarding release of medical records, and ensures record requests are completed within 5 days.

Ensures patient’s insurance benefits are verified to determine of
coverage meets the standards as stated in the organization policy.

Establishes payment arrangement procedures, per facility policy.

Establishes payment arrangement procedures, per facility policy, when
required by patient financial circumstances.

Ensures patient requests or problems are resolved per policy
on a timely basis, within the scope of authority.

Identifies problems to Administrator and suggests resolution.

Prepares, completes, and submits all managed care applications, hospital staffing
applications, licensures, etc., in an accurate and efficient manner.

Serves as liaison between physician group and external agencies (managed care companies, malpractice insurance companies, etc.).

Participates in continuing education programs and other experiences to
improve professional competence.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of organization policies and procedures.
Knowledge of fiscal management and human resource management principles.
Knowledge of office management techniques and practices.
Knowledge of computer systems and applications.
Skill in gathering, analyzing, and evaluating data.
Skill in written and verbal communication.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply clinic policies and procedures.
Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.
Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Affiliation with American Association of Professional Coders and
completion of Professional Association Healthcare Office Manager training preferred.

Associates degree in health or business administration or at least
5 years experience in a similar position within a physician’s office,
hospital, clinic or other healthcare facility preferred.

Strong positive interpersonal skills; high degree of initiative,
sense of organization and ability to identify and resolve problems.
Position requires an individual with diverse skills.

Individual must be able to work on discrete tasks in a high volume,
high-pressured environment. Good judgement and professional demeanor a must.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching.
Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a
keyboard photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment.
Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and
communicate appropriate reports.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office environment. Occasional evening or weekend work.]]>Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.methodisthealthsystem.org/job/Mansfield-Office-Manager-JOB-TX-76063/2610516/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.methodisthealthsystem.org/job/Mansfield-Office-Manager-JOB-TX-76063/2610516/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS