Cook, Minnesota Erica Lester Cook, Minnesota Erica Lester

Dental Assistant

Full-time

Full-Time

Hourly

We’re currently seeking a Full-time Dental Assistant to support our dental clinic in Cook, MN. This position will work closely with the dental providers to assist in procedures and perform certain oral treatments. Additional responsibilities will include floating between dental providers, sterilization and lab, and backup reception support.

Dental Assistant Responsibilities:

Record patient dental and medical histories as well as treatment information in patient records using the EDR system

Prepare patients and assist dental providers during procedures and dental emergencies

Float between providers as necessary

Perform applications of sealants, fluorides, and other dental agents for the prevention of dental decay

Operate X-ray machines

Pour, trim, and polish study casts

Provide patient education to assist with developing and maintaining good oral hygiene

Sterilize and prepare dental equipment prior to patient appointments

Support an efficient flow of the office by quickly adjusting to appropriate needs throughout the day between chairside assisting, sterilization, or reception.

Perform reception duties including but not limited to: answering phones, scheduling appointments, registering patients, verifying insurance, calling patients to remind of appointments, calling patients on-call list to fill open appointment slots.

Dental Assistant Requirements:

Excellent communication skills

Team-centered approach

Customer service oriented

Organizational skills

Time management

Active or eligible for MN Dental Assisting Licensure

2-3 years experience in a dental assistant role preferred

Knowledge and experience with chronic disease patients preferred

Experience with VisDental or other electronic dental records is also preferred

New grads are welcome to apply too!

*Full time Benefits:

12 Annual Vacation Days, advancing to 20 annual vacation days

12 Annual Sick Days

7 Annual Holidays & 3 Personal Days

$2,000 Annual Dental Benefit

$50,000 Life Insurance Benefit

Health Insurance options through Medica

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account

403(b) Retirement Plan through American Funds

To support our *full time Licensed Dental Assistants we also supply:

CPR Certification

3 Annual Continuing Education Days

$1,000 Annual Continuing Education Benefit

Covered License Renewal Costs

*A reduced benefit package is offered to part time employees.

Apply now by submitting a resume to hr@scenicrivershealth.org

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Bigfork, Minnesota Erica Lester Bigfork, Minnesota Erica Lester

LPN or CMA

Full-time

Full-Time

Hourly

Our medical clinic in Bigfork, MN is seeking a full time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team of medical providers. In our Nursing department, you’ll enjoy a daytime only practice in a fun and positive team environment, working directly with a medical provider to focus on their panel of patients.

LPN / CMA Responsibilities:

  • Update patient chart information such as past and present medical histories, medications, allergies and immunization records prior to appointments

  • Room and prepare patients prior to their medical provider’s visit and/or treatment

  • Review and manage patient medical concerns and document information in patient chart for provider review as necessary

  • Order, monitor and re-stock exam rooms and clinic with appropriate medical supplies prior to patient appointments

  • Assist medical provider as directed

  • Administer medications, vaccines, and testing to patients following appropriate procedures

  • Initiate prescriptions for provider review and refill

LPN / CMA Requirements:

  • Knowledge and experience with chronic disease patients preferred

  • EMR or EHR experience also preferred

  • Patient Care Focus

  • Excellent Communication Skills

  • Time Management Skills

  • Team Centered Approach

  • Current MN Nursing License or Medical Assistant Certificate

*Full time Benefits:

  • 12 Annual Vacation Days

  • 12 Annual Sick Days

  • 7 Annual Holidays and 3 Personal Days

  • $2,000 Annual Dental Benefit

  • $50,000 Life Insurance and AD&D Benefit

  • Health Insurance options through Medica

  • Dependent Care FSA

  • Retirement plans through American Funds

To support our full time LPNs and CMAs we also supply:

  • CPR Certification

  • 2 Annual Continuing Education Days

  • $500 Annual Continuing Education Benefit

  • License Renewal Reimbursement

* A pro-rated and reduced benefit plan is provided to part time employees.

Apply now by submitting a resume to hr@scenicrivershealth.org

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Cook, Minnesota Erica Lester Cook, Minnesota Erica Lester

Dental Therapist

Full-time

Full-Time

Hourly

Currently, we are seeking a Dental Therapist at our location in Cook, MN to expand and continue providing quality care in our communities. This Dental Therapist will become part of a general dental practice, providing care in all areas of dentistry for all ages according to their comfort level and expertise. This person will collaborate with excellent dental specialists in the region for patients who need to be referred for care.

Schedule:

4.5 day work week,

Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-Noon

60 Minute appointment blocks

Average Volumes are 8 scheduled patients per day, plus hygiene exams

Benefits & Support:

Join a sound and enjoyable team of dental providers

No RVU or Production Requirements or Restrictive Contracts!

Competitive salaries, sign-on and starting bonuses

Up to 46 Annual Paid Days Off! 12-20 days Vacation; 12 Sick days, 6 Holidays; 3 Personal Days and 5 Continuing Education days

Full Benefit package including medical, dental, retirement and long term disability

Moving Expense Reimbursement

National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness options!

In a newly modeled and well equipped clinic, you will work with other great dental providers and support staff. We fully support a work-life-balance and provide true patient centered care.

VisDental is our fully implemented EDR. This Electronic Dental Record communicates with our medical clinics so you’ll know your patient’s relevant medical conditions and prescriptions. All necessary Dental and EDR training will be personalized to your individual needs.

Current or eligible for MN Dental Therapist License, NPI and Nitrous certification is required. Support for your licensure includes:

License Renewals Reimbursement

$2,000 Annual CE expense reimbursement

Comprehensive Malpractice Coverage

Visit our website to learn more at www.scenicrivershealth.org/jobs and send resume and questions to the attention of Stephanie Leonard, HR Director, sleonard@scenicrivershealth.org or 218-361-3158

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Cook, Minnesota Erica Lester Cook, Minnesota Erica Lester

Clinical Support LPN/MA

Full-time

Full-Time

Hourly

We are currently seeking a full-time Clinical Support LPN/MA that will work from our Cook, MN location. This position also supports the Tower, Floodwood, and Eveleth medical clinics as needed. Job duties and requirements are listed below.

Clinical Support LPN / MA Responsibilities:

  • Update patient chart information such as past and present medical histories, medications, allergies and immunization records prior to appointments

  • Initiate prescriptions for provider review and refill

  • Perform Triage for outgoing/incoming calls as appropriate

  • Complete chart reconciliation for Cook; assist with Tower and Eveleth sites as-needed

  • Perform Desktop Management

  • Review and manage patient medical concerns and document information in patient chart for provider review as necessary

  • Track and monitor medication expiration dates. Order vaccines and medications as appropriate

  • Regularly attend meetings such as staff and quality improvement meetings to take a proactive role in improving patient care and documentation processes

  • Strive to reduce medication errors and improve the patient experience

  • Must work the clinic floor on a bi-weekly basis and as needed, performing the following duties:

    • Room and prepare patients prior to their medical provider’s visit and/or treatment

    • Order, monitor and re-stock exam rooms and clinic with appropriate medical supplies prior to patient appointments

    • Assist medical provider as directed

    • Administer medications, vaccines, and testing to patients following appropriate procedures

  • Assist other LPNs daily and as-needed with rooming patients and restocking rooms

  • Physical presence in the workplace is an essential function of the job

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Clinical Support LPN / MA Requirements:

  • Knowledge and experience with chronic disease patients preferred

  • EMR or EHR experience also preferred

  • Patient Care Focus

  • Team Centered Approach and willingness to help coworkers

  • Flexibility

  • Excellent Communication Skills

  • Time Management Skills

  • Current MN Nursing License or Certificate

Full time Benefits:

  • 12 Annual Vacation Days

  • 12 Annual Sick Days

  • 7 Annual Holidays and 3 Personal Days

  • $2,000 Annual Dental Benefit

  • $50,000 Life Insurance and AD&D Benefit

  • Health Insurance options through Medica

  • Dependent Care FSA

  • Retirement plans through American Funds

To support our full time LPNs and CMAs we also supply:

  • CPR Certification

  • 2 Annual Continuing Education Days

  • $500 Annual Continuing Education Benefit

  • License Renewal Reimbursement

Apply now by submitting a resume to akeller@scenicrivershealth.org

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Minnesota, Minneapolis Erica Lester Minnesota, Minneapolis Erica Lester

Dental Hygienist

Full-time

Full Time

$30.85 - $50.00/hour

SCHS is a 90-100 employee, full-service, non-profit healthcare clinic serving the needs of the South Minneapolis community. Come make a difference in the lives of people every day while helping us achieve our mission: To improve the health of our patients and communities by delivering exceptional care, removing barriers, and promoting healthy lifestyles.

ROLE: This position exists to provide dental hygiene / prophylaxis and oral health education to dental clinic patients.

JOB DUTIES:

-Prepare treatment room and maintain cleanliness for patient following all prescribed

procedures and protocols.

-Prepare patient for treatment, seats patient and answers patient questions.

-Review patient’s medical history every visit and take blood pressure as needed, document in

patient's chart any changes and review those medical changes with patient and dentist.

-Take necessary x-rays as ordered by supervising dentist. Clearly document in patient's chart

the type (i.e. bitewing, periapical, etc.) and number of films taken (including retakes).

-Perform full mouth debridement, root planning and scaling to remove calculus and plaque

deposits from the patient’s teeth as indicated by examining dentist’s treatment plan.

-Perform initial and periodic charting of the oral cavity; not limited to but including, chief

complaint, level of patient's oral hygiene, degree of calculus and plaque, bone loss, and

existing restorations.

-Perform full mouth periodontal probing with evaluation of periodontium and dental charting

at the initial visit hygiene and each recall visit.

-Perform screening procedures including assessment of oral health conditions, oral cancer

screening, and head and neck evaluation.

-Complete dental prophylaxis including scaling and polishing as needed for adult and child

patients.

-Provide dental education to patients, including individualized oral hygiene instruction for

proper brushing and flossing and nutritive counseling.

-Enter treatment notes into patient’s dental chart clearly stating procedure performed at

each visit and recall interval as communicated to the patient.

-Fill out prior authorizations, referral, and transfer, and nursing home paperwork as needed.

-Apply preventative materials as prescribed by the treating dentist, including Fluoride varnish

and pit and fissure sealants.

-Follow procedures to maintain infection control following universal and standard

precautions.

-Make recommendations regarding equipment and supply needs, monitor inventory of

supplies and order when needed. Help with routine maintenance of equipment.

-Attend and participate in staff meetings and committees.

-Perform sharpening and sterilization of instruments following infection control protocols,

maintain hygiene armamentarium.

-Perform daily, weekly, monthly maintenance chores as assigned and document in log

sheets.

-Maintain licensure and take continuing education courses and CPR training as mandated by

the MN Board of Dentistry.

-Assist with other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

-Works well both independently and as part of a team.

-Exceptional communication skills.

-Flexibility--nimble in response to an evolving workload.

-Ability to exhibit good rapport with clients of varying ethnic backgrounds and socio-

economic status.

-Excellent time management and organizational skills.

-Systematic approach to tasks that ensures consistent output quality.

-Attention to detail.

-Commitment to the SCHS mission and staff values.

-Assist with other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

-Graduate of an accredited school of dental hygiene.

-Registered Dental Hygienist—current active Minnesota State Dental Hygiene License

required.

-Two years of experience is highly recommended.

TO APPLY:
Send resume to zoe.villegas@southsidechs.org

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Mankato, Minnesota Brittney Dahlin Mankato, Minnesota Brittney Dahlin

Staff Dentist

Full time

Full Time

Job Title: Staff Dentist

Reports to: Dental Director

Department: Dental Clinic

Hours Required: Exempt

Job Summary:

The Staff Dentist is responsible for providing direct dental care to ODHC patients in a professional and patient-focused manner using established dental protocol, procedures, and techniques. Additionally, he/she provides dental education and works in a team environment in an effective and efficient manner to ensure optimum patient centered care.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide direct dental care to patients using established dental procedures and techniques as outlined by the ADA.

Assess dental condition and needs of patients. Use patient screening procedures to include medical history review, x-rays and dental and perio charting.

Professional and courteously manage patients during dental procedures.

Inform patients of and explain dental procedures being performed.

Conduct dental charting and ensure patient information is entered timely and correctly into the patient’s electronic record in Dentrix.

Develop and implement individualized dental care plans.

Provide dental education to patients in a clear and easily understood manner to ensure patients understand the recommended treatment plan and include the patient in the discussion.

Institute emergency measures for sudden or adverse developments during treatment of patients.

Assist in managing the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC, and ADA standards.

Be cooperative, helpful, a positive role model and work within compliance of a collaborative agreement with any Dental Therapist, Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistance and Outreach Staff.

Be cooperative, helpful, and a positive role model with Dental student rotations.

Maintain a level of productivity that ensures achievement of fiscal goals as set by the organization.

Maintain necessary licensure and CPR certification as required by Minnesota state law and ODHC policy.

Develop and maintain relationships with other ODHC staff to ensure efficient daily operations of all departments.

Be knowledgeable of ODHC services to provide integrated care to assist patients/families in accessing needed resources.

Perform other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Qualifications:

Board certified, MN licensed dentist with current DEA license.

Abide by ethical standards of licensing board.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Strong interpersonal skills with an understanding of underserved populations.

Ability to solve problems effectively, creatively and decisiveness in decision making.

Ability to develop, lead and facilitate teams to achieve the goals of the department.

Confidence, professional judgement, and grace under pressure.

Bilingual skills are a plus.

Other Requirements:

As a full-time, exempt employee, work outside of the typical workday will be necessary on occasion to facilitate the organization’s business. Travel is required to meetings, events and to support other clinic locations within the community and across the region. Means of travel and travel expenses will be reimbursed according to ODHC’s travel policy. Physical ability to sit for extended periods of time. Position requires repetitive use of fingers, hands, wrist in job related duties, i.e. tools, computer, etc. Complete range of motion, including fine motor skills and tactile sense of both hands. Able to lift 25 pounds. In addition, this position requires the use of additional PPE and a respirator “fit test”, including, but not limited to, face shield, face mask, gown, gloves, goggles, etc. This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities.

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Mankato, Minnesota Brittney Dahlin Mankato, Minnesota Brittney Dahlin

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Full time

Full Time

Job Summary:

The Psychiatric NP is responsible for providing comprehensive, professional, culturally, linguistically, and age appropriate care. S/he provides a wide range of mental health services to patients and families in a variety of settings, diagnoses, conduct therapy, and prescribe medication for patients who have psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders or substance abuse problems. He/she must demonstrate the ability to provide culturally appropriate care options and integrates the quality care standards of the industry into their daily practice.

Job Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric services, psychosocial and physical assessment of patients, treatment plans, and mange patient care.

Work as member of the behavioral health team, while also providing medical providers with consults for mental health issues as needed and collaborating with medical providers as needed.

Establish diagnoses, order, and interpret studies, perform, and monitor therapeutic procedures, assess and/or manage follow up care.

Prescribe and regulate medications relative to the patient’s health care needs.

Record and document health appraisal data, in a timely and accurate manner, necessary to maintain and/or coordinate required services.

Communicate findings of mental healthcare assessments, diagnostic tests, etc. to patients, physicians, and other health care providers in a timely manner and/or as determined by clinic policy/procedure.

Develop, provide, and systematically re-evaluate the plan of treatment for patients/patients’ families.

Make appropriate referrals for patients when appropriate services are not within the ODHC Behavioral Health Department scope of practice.

Provide assessment, consultation, and brief intervention for psychological/psychiatric problems and/or disorders.

Maintain documentation of patient encounters via progress notes, assessment/diagnostic information, and treatment planning as outlined in the Behavioral Health Department policy.

Maintain any other documentation required for insurance companies and MNDHS.

Maintain necessary NP registration/licensure and CPR certification as required by Minnesota state law and ODHC policy.

Know, understand, and ensure adherence to the organization’s policy related to the patients’ right for confidential care and HIPAA.

Perform other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Qualifications:

Board certified, MN licensed Nurse Practitioner with current DEA license.

A minimum of 3 years related work experience.

Abide by ethical standards of licensing board.

Comply with credentialing requirements.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Successful crisis management skills with experience in diffusing difficult situations.

Confidence, professional judgement, and grace under pressure.

Bilingual skills a plus.

Other Requirements:

As a full-time, exempt employee and member of leadership, work outside of the typical workday and typically 40+ hours per week will be necessary on occasion to facilitate the organization’s business. Travel is required to meetings, events and to support other clinic locations within the community and locations across the region. Means of travel and travel expenses will be reimbursed according to ODHC’s travel policy. This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities.

Working Environment

Work is performed in the clinic setting but may be community based as needed. Involves frequent contact with other people. Interactions with others are frequent and interruptive. Work schedules may be changed to accommodate departmental, and facility needs. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Work may require sitting or standing for long periods of time; also stooping, bending and stretching. Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing 25 pounds or more. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone, copier and other such equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota Brittney Dahlin Minneapolis, Minnesota Brittney Dahlin

Family Practice Physician (MD) (Part-time)

Part-time

Part Time

Introduction

United Family Medicine (UFM) is a Federally-Qualified Health Center in St. Paul, where patients receive community-based Family Practice medical care in addition to mental health, dentistry, social work and other integrated services. When joining UFM, you become part of a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming team who are dedicated to serving our patients and pursuing our mission to deliver excellent healthcare for all and training for the providers of tomorrow.

Beginning January 4, 2022, all job offers are conditioned on the candidate being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a vaccine authorized for emergency use or FDA-approved. A person is only considered “fully vaccinated” two weeks after receiving a single J&J vaccine or a second Pfizer or Moderna vaccine shot.

In addition, job offers made during flu season are conditioned on the candidate receiving the annual flu vaccination before their start date.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Family Practice Physician (MD) will provide comprehensive primary care medical services for the patients of UFM within the scope of licensing, training and credentialing. The physician will work closely with advanced practitioners and medical support staff to provide quality patient care. He or she will implement and maintain the highest standards of professional medical care for the patients at UFM.

*This position will need to be flexible to work evening and weekends on a rotation with the rest of the provider group.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide 5 sessions (20 hours) a week of patient care in the clinic through a combination of in-person visits and telemedicine visits.

• Provide primary medical care to patients throughout their life states while emphasizing wellness, chronic disease management, illness prevention and care of acute illnesses. Opportunities for those wanting to provide prenatal care preferred. No delivery obligations.

• Keep informed of medical developments, drugs, treatments and medications promoting health educations

• Participate in department and organizational meetings, committees and training programs

• Develop and maintain a panel of patients as a clinical primary care provider

• Deliver outstanding primary care in a culturally sensitive and linguistically competent manner to a diverse patient population

• Participate, as needed, in the recruiting and onboarding of new medical providers

• Perform primary care duties in integration/coordination of other services provided by UFM in regard to clinical care (i.e. Mental Health, Dental, 340b drug program, Healthcare Home program, community outreach etc.

• Understand and implement the achievement of productivity standards and goals to achieve organizational sustainability and growth in keeping with national FQHC standards.

• Address clinical issues with regard to patient satisfaction; in collaboration with the operations team, assure that the electronic record processes are supportive to patient care. Ensure that imputed data is appropriate for timely and effective patient care through review and monitoring.

• Prepare clinical reports and correspondence concerning patients under his/her care or projects under her/his responsibility to governing bodies, physicians, hospitals, and other individuals and facilities.

• Ensure adherence to basic medical requirements for Federally Qualified Clinics, OSHA, Infection Control, Joint Commission and other governmental/non-governmental regulatory and accrediting agencies as needed by UFM.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Interface clinical and administrative decision-making processes to achieve UFM patient centered goals and objectives, using advanced problem solving, negotiation and decision-making skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in determining solutions to challenges and barriers.

• Ability to self-direct, and provide quality patient care within scheduling parameters

• Ability to establish rapport and gain the confidence of others on the health care team.

• Demonstrate highest-level medical, administrative and ethical practices toward the achievement of UFM priorities as a Federally Qualified Health Care Center.

• Ability to manage clinical and administrative performance toward priority goals and objectives.

• Interface clinic and administrative activities toward patient centered care and delivery.

• Ability to perform the job in accordance with United Family Medicine’s Standards of Business Conduct, which includes compliance, ethics and integrity, confidentiality, protection of assets and avoidance of conflicts of interest and inappropriate business relationships.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of accredited Medical School is required.

• Successful completion of residency program in family practice is required.

• Three (3) years patient care experience following medical school is strongly preferred.

• Medical experience in an outpatient family medicine clinic including pediatrics, obstetrical/gynecological, medical care and non-emergency care is required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Board certified in family practice is required.

• A permanent current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in Minnesota is required.

• Current unrestricted DEA license is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the provider is regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The provider must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

UFM is an equal opportunity employer.

Applications should be sent to lbaskakova@unitedfamilymedicine.org

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Minneapolis, Minnesota Brittney Dahlin Minneapolis, Minnesota Brittney Dahlin

Family Practice Physician (MD)

Full-time

Full Time

Introduction

United Family Medicine (UFM) is a Federally-Qualified Health Center in St. Paul, where patients receive community-based Family Practice medical care in addition to mental health, dentistry, social work and other integrated services. When joining UFM, you become part of a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming team who are dedicated to serving our patients and pursuing our mission to deliver excellent healthcare for all and training for the providers of tomorrow.

Beginning January 4, 2022, all job offers are conditioned on the candidate being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a vaccine authorized for emergency use or FDA-approved. A person is only considered “fully vaccinated” two weeks after receiving a single J&J vaccine or a second Pfizer or Moderna vaccine shot.

In addition, job offers made during flu season are conditioned on the candidate receiving the annual flu vaccination before their start date.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Family Practice Physician (MD) will provide comprehensive primary care medical services for the patients of UFM within the scope of licensing, training and credentialing. The physician will work closely with advanced practitioners and medical support staff to provide quality patient care. He or she will implement and maintain the highest standards of professional medical care for the patients at UFM.

*This position will need to be flexible to work evening and weekends on a rotation with the rest of the provider group.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide 8 sessions (32 hours) a week of patient care in the clinic through a combination of in-person visits and telemedicine visits for 1.0 FTE. The clinic wants to maintain a high degree of accessibility to patients including nights and weekends. Providers are to expect consistency in their schedule and any changes will be communicated with reasonable notice. If you are working a shift above and beyond your FTE to help UFM with unmet need, you will be reimbursed at a rate of as detailed in the contract.

• The clinic provides 8 hours of administrative time to address patient care for 1.0 FTE. Available days for administration are based on current need in the clinic and distributed by seniority. There is opportunity to change if a senior provider leaves or providers arrange for a swap. See admin policy for further details.

• Provide primary medical care to patients throughout their life states while emphasizing wellness, chronic disease management, illness prevention and care of acute illnesses. Opportunities for those wanting to provide prenatal care preferred. No delivery obligations.

• Keep informed of medical developments, drugs, treatments and medications promoting health educations

• Participate in department and organizational meetings, committees and training programs

• Develop and maintain a panel of patients as a clinical primary care provider

• Deliver outstanding primary care in a culturally sensitive and linguistically competent manner to a diverse patient population

• Participate, as needed, in the recruiting and onboarding of new medical providers

• Perform primary care duties in integration/coordination of other services provided by UFM in regard to clinical care (i.e. Mental Health, Dental, 340b drug program, Healthcare Home program, community outreach etc.

• Understand and implement the achievement of productivity standards and goals to achieve organizational sustainability and growth in keeping with national FQHC standards.

• Address clinical issues with regard to patient satisfaction; in collaboration with the operations team, assure that the electronic record processes are supportive to patient care. Ensure that imputed data is appropriate for timely and effective patient care through review and monitoring.

• Prepare clinical reports and correspondence concerning patients under his/her care or projects under her/his responsibility to governing bodies, physicians, hospitals, and other individuals and facilities.

• Ensure adherence to basic medical requirements for Federally Qualified Clinics, OSHA, Infection Control, Joint Commission and other governmental/non-governmental regulatory and accrediting agencies as needed by UFM.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Interface clinical and administrative decision-making processes to achieve UFM patient centered goals and objectives, using advanced problem solving, negotiation and decision-making skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in determining solutions to challenges and barriers.

• Ability to self-direct, and provide quality patient care within scheduling parameters

• Ability to establish rapport and gain the confidence of others on the health care team.

• Demonstrate highest-level medical, administrative and ethical practices toward the achievement of UFM priorities as a Federally Qualified Health Care Center.

• Ability to manage clinical and administrative performance toward priority goals and objectives.

• Interface clinic and administrative activities toward patient centered care and delivery.

• Ability to perform the job in accordance with United Family Medicine’s Standards of Business Conduct, which includes compliance, ethics and integrity, confidentiality, protection of assets and avoidance of conflicts of interest and inappropriate business relationships.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of accredited Medical School is required.

• Successful completion of residency program in family practice is required.

• Three (3) years patient care experience following medical school is strongly preferred.

• Medical experience in an outpatient family medicine clinic including pediatrics, obstetrical/gynecological, medical care and non-emergency care is required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Board certified in family practice is required.

• A permanent current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in Minnesota is required.

• Current unrestricted DEA license is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the provider is regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The provider must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

UFM is an equal opportunity employer.

Applications should be sent to lbaskakova@unitedfamilymedicine.org

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Minneapolis, Minnesota Brittney Dahlin Minneapolis, Minnesota Brittney Dahlin

Behavioral Health Therapist

Full-time

Full Time

Job Title: Behavioral Health Therapist

Department: Outpatient Behavioral Health

Reports to: Outpatient Behavioral Health Program Manager

Classification: Exempt Full Time

Job Summary: NACC’s mission is to promote the health & wellness of mind, body, and spirit of Native American families. We offer a full range of healthcare services that include Medical, Behavioral Health, Dental, and Substance Abuse. The Behavioral Health Therapist provides psychotherapy and assessment services as an essential member of our Behavioral Health team.

NACC is a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved site: https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loan-repayment/nhsc-loan-repayment-program.

Why Choose to be a Behavioral Health Therapist at NACC?

A fun, supportive work environment that keeps work/life balance a priority

A hybrid in-person and work from home schedule

Free supervision toward LICSW and LPCC licensure

Generous benefits package, including paid CEUs and licensure fees

Ample PTO in addition to 11 paid holidays

NO evening or weekend work requirements and NO productivity model

The opportunity to develop excellent clinical skills tailored to your areas of interest

The opportunity to work to reduce health disparities and provide culturally informed services while developing meaningful community relationships

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or experience: Master's Degree (MA) or equivalent, or four to ten years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, licenses and registrations required: Current Licensed Mental Health Professional (LICSW, LMFT, LP, LPCC) in MN or unlicensed providers with relevant experience who are accumulating hours for LICSW or LPCC licensure.

COMPETENCIES:

Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT:

Frequently required to stand, walk or sit

Occasionally required to utilize hand and finger dexterity

Frequently required to talk or hear

While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 10 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include:Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Benefits:

MEDICAL (HSA w/employer con tributions; Traditional Buy-Up plan)

Dental (Delta)

401K with company match

STD

LTD

Supplemental Life

Optional coverages: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Whole Life, Accident Insurances

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

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Saint Paul, Minnesota Brittney Dahlin Saint Paul, Minnesota Brittney Dahlin

Licensed Dental Assistant

Full-time, Part time

Full Time

$25.00/hour USD

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares patients for treatment and examination by seating the patient, adjusting the chair at a convenient angle and draping the patient

Reviews patient's record to determine what instruments and material will be needed and lays them out

Passes instruments and materials to the dentist upon request

Provides oral suction, retraction and other assistance during oral surgery

Removes excess cement after permanent crown cementation

Fits and cements temporary crowns

Places post-extraction and periodontal dressings

Placement and litigation of arch wires

May perform coronal polishing of the teeth

Takes x-rays of teeth and jaws and develops the film

Mixes cements, silver amalgams and impression materials

Takes pre-impressions for dentures

Tests pulp vitality

May dry canals previously opened by the dentist with absorbent points

Provides routine post-operative instructions to patients

Sterilizes instruments, utensils, dressings and equipment

Maintains patient records by indicating the type of work performed

Procures charts and records needed by the dentist

Schedules patients, inventories supply, and orders routine supplies as needed

Other job duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

CDA/LDA License Required: Yes

Open Cities Health Center (OCHC) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. OCHC does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, public assistance, age, sexual orientation, or membership on a local human rights commission.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

Signing bonus

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)

X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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Saint Paul, Minnesota Brittney Dahlin Saint Paul, Minnesota Brittney Dahlin

Certified Medical Assistant

Full-time

Full Time

$20-25/hour USD

Job description

Open Cities Health Center is hiring Medical Assistants! Come join our team! Open Cities is a growing and dynamic community health center who is seeking passionate, motivated, and patient centered Medical Assistants. This Medical Assistant position requires a team player who will treat all our patients and employees with dignity and respect. We serve patients from a variety of cultures who come to us as their preferred community clinic, so staff who are culturally competent are essential to our care team. The major purpose of this job is to provide medical assistance and support to the care-giving team; fulfilling patient care responsibilities as assigned and assisting the doctor with patient care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare patients for provider office visit, greet and escort patients to the exam room

Assure smooth patient flow by prioritizing the following: rooming patients; taking appropriate patient histories, setting up room for anticipated procedures; sterilizing used instruments, anticipating provider’s needs; assisting providers during exams and procedures, and returning patient calls in a timely manner.

Documentation of information electronically in chart in an accurate, complete, and timely manner

Maintain a safe, clean, efficient and welcoming environment for patients and staff

Perform routine clerical tasks as needed Respond to urgent or emergent needs of the patient

Participate in huddles, pre-visit planning, and team meetings

Ensure teamwork w/ other departments and staff to meet patient needs

Engage in change to improve the work environment and patient experience

Successful completion of initial and annual competency assessments

QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of an accredited medical assisting program plus 1 year of recent experience in a medical office.

Knowledgeable of medical terminology, basic medicines and procedures

Experience w/ electronic medical records Basic computer knowledge, able to operate standard office equipment.

Excellent customer service and communication skills

Ability to embrace change and engage in ongoing process improvement

Open Cities Health Center (OCHC) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. OCHC does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, public assistance, age, sexual orientation, or membership on a local human rights commission.

Work Location:

One location

Work Remotely

No

COVID-19 considerations:

Door screening for every person that enters the building

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Open Cities Health Center is an Equal Employment

Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Open Cities Health Center is a drug-free workplace.

Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

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Minneapolis, Minnesota Brittney Dahlin Minneapolis, Minnesota Brittney Dahlin

Physician

Full-time

Full Time

https://neighborhoodhealthsource.org/

Neighborhood HealthSource (NHS) seeks a primary care physician to work full-time (32 hours/week) to provide the full scope of family medicine: health maintenance, acute episodic care, long-term care of chronic illness, and patient education.  The Provider will practice primarily at Central Clinic in NE Minneapolis.  The ideal candidate has excellent primary care medicine skills with all ages and experience/interest in working in a community-based setting.

Group History& Description

NHS is a Federally Qualified Health Center that has provided basic health care to low-income and uninsured people in North and Northeast Minneapolis for over 50 years. At our four clinic sites located in the neighborhoods of North & Northeast Minneapolis and Coon Rapids, MN, we serve about 8,000 people yearly making 20,000 clinic visits.  NHS offers a friendly, diverse work environment. 

Clinic Hours

We are open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with extended hours until 7 or 8 pm on a weekly basis coming shortly.

Geographic and Patient Community

North and Northeast Minneapolis are culturally diverse neighborhoods with a concentration of low-income and uninsured individuals.  Many of our patients are African-American, Latino and other minorities, including immigrants from Southeast Asia and east and west Africa.  We use language interpreters and offer a sliding fee scale for our uninsured patients to ensure access to health care services.  Our Minneapolis clinics are located on bus lines and with easy access to I-94 and 35W.  Our Coon Rapids location serves many pediatric patients but also sees the full range of patients and backgrounds.

Provider Schedules

For full-time providers, the work week is based on four days, with eight hours per day of scheduled patient time.  There is no inpatient practice.  Office call is shared and limited in scope.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is competitive with other local community health centers and is negotiable depending upon qualifications.  We offer a generous benefit package, including health and dental, malpractice, disability and life insurance. We also offer FSA and 403-B retirement plans as well as supplemental life insurance.  NHS provides some reimbursement for continuing education, professional fees and memberships and recertification.  Paid time off (including vacation and personal time) begins at four weeks for full-time staff. 

Federal Loan Repayment

All NHS Clinics are National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program eligible sites.  Our HPSA (Shortage Area Designations) meet the federal score threshold for maximum loan repayment.

For More Information:

Please visit our website at www.neighborhoodhealthsource.org.

You may reach us directly at hr@neighborhoodhealthsource.org.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota Brittney Dahlin Minneapolis, Minnesota Brittney Dahlin

ARMHS Worker (Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services)

Full-time

Full-time

$40,000 - 53,000 UDS/Year

http://cuhcc.umn.edu/

This position is one of 7 positions which provide “Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS).”  This service or function is defined in State Statute as providing skill building, education and training to people experiencing serious mental illness (adults with SMI) which are rehabilitative and enable the recipient to develop and enhance psychiatric stability, social competencies, personal and emotional adjustment, independent living, parenting skills, and community skills, when these abilities are impaired by the symptoms of mental illness. The clinic is certified by the State of Minnesota to provide these services to eligible participants. The scope of the work and the requirements for supervision of the work is found in MN Statute and in the MN Health Care Provider Manual published by the Department of Human Services.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports to the ARMHS Program Manager who is a licensed mental health professional.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & PERCENTAGE FOR EACH FUNCTION
1. Provide ARMHS services to adults with mental illness in their home, at CUHCC or in other community settings that focus on basic living, social skills training and community intervention. (100%)


a. Provide culturally competent ARMHS services utilizing Illness, Management and Recovery (IMR) intervention protocols and other evidenced based practices that promote recovery from illness and improved functioning.   
b. Prepare and complete mandated documentation within prescribed timelines including intake assessments, functional assessments, individual treatment plans, progress notes, safety assessments and periodic evaluation. 
c. Assist the client in arranging crisis assessment, intervention and stabilization services, when needed.
d. Coordinate services with the client’s other mental health service providers, such as a case manager, upon consent of the client. 
e. Develop treatment plans and goals with the client seeking services.  Assess functioning impairments and strengths through the functional assessment tool. 
f. Offer individual and group interventions and meet weekly client encounter targets. 
g. Participate in clinical and administrative supervision of cases through individual supervision, and participation in weekly team meetings, trainings and field evaluation of care. 
h. Meet mandated annual requirements for ongoing mental health training.
i. Arrange for the recipient to access psychiatry and/or medical care as outlined in their service plan, including assistance with transportation.   May act as interpreter for psychiatry, medical or other mental health outpatient clinic service visits.
 


QUALIFICATIONS
All required qualifications must be documented in application materials. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Mental health practitioners providing services for the treatment of mental illness, who are not eligible for enrollment, must be under clinical supervision of a mental health professional

Must be qualified in at least one of the following ways:
A. BA/BS in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields including but not limited to social work, psychology, or nursing from an accredited college or university AND: At least 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to persons with mental illness OR is fluent in the non-English language group of the ethnic groups CUHCC serves.
B. has at least 6,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to persons with mental illness
C. is a graduate student in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields and is formally assigned by an accredited college or university to an agency or facility for clinical training or
D. holds a master’s or other graduate degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university and has less than 4,000 hours’ post-master’s experience in the treatment of mental illness.

2. A valid Minnesota driver’s license and access to a vehicle with insurance coverage to make home and agency visits and transport clients as needed.

In addition to the above criteria CUHCC requires:

  • Fluency in written and spoken English

  • Proven technical writing skills to meet Medicaid documentation requirements 

  • Ability to utilize and complete all documentation processes in an electronic billing and health record format 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience working with clients with mental illness

  • Experience working in a community mental health clinic

  • Experience providing community services (i.e. case management)

  • Language proficiency in one of CUHCC’s dominant languages (written and spoken) Somali, Hmong, or Spanish or other minority cultural groups- Lao, Vietnamese, or Mandarin

  • BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
CUHCC serves nearly 11,000 patients a year through over 55,000 visits annually. The patient population comes from over 12 different racial and ethnic groups that span five continents. CUHCC’s mission is to seek health equity in our community by advancing the well-being of diverse people. Candidates must be able to adapt behaviors to others’ styles; interact with people who have different values, cultures, or backgrounds; be of service to difficult people; optimize the benefits of having a diverse workforce.

Teamwork is an essential skill to promote synergy within the organization. Candidates must be able to share due credit with coworkers; display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment; work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and solicit opinions from coworkers; display team spirit.

Candidates must have excellent communication skills and be able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with customers or clients; listen well.

Staff is expected to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; do what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; deal with service failures and prioritize customer needs.

BENEFITS
Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you’ll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning.  We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off

  • Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Scholarship

  • Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

  • University HSA contributions

  • Disability and employer-paid life insurance

  • Employee wellbeing program

  • Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity

  • Financial counseling services 

  • Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

  • Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.

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