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Medical Social Worker II

This position supports Kaiser Permanente´s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.DEPARTMENT: Continuing CareSCHEDULE: Part-time regular, 24hrs/wk, Day Shift, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 11:00am to5:00pm.Education: Master´s Degree (M.S.W.)Licensure: LCSW preferredPosition Summary: Hospital/Clinic The primary role of the Medical Social Worker II is to assist patients and families/caregivers to cope with the social/emotional issues and practical arrangements related to the patient´s illness. Under general direction of the Social Work Manager/LCSW, delivers age-appropriate social work care to patients and their caregivers in accordance with agency policy and procedure and state and federal regulations. The Medical Social Worker II serves as an integral member of the healthcare team providing assessments, coordination, treatment planning, information and referral to community resources and other social work services to meet the complex needs of patients and families in the hospital and clinic settings.Qualifications: Hospital/Clinic: Masters in Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education. Step I: Less than two (2) years´ social work experience (M.S.W. field work not included).Step II: Two (2) to four (4) years of social work experience within the last five (5) years (M.S.W. fieldwork not included).Step III: Four (4) or more years of social work experience within the last ten (10) years (M.S.W. fieldwork not included).At least one (1) year post MSW experience in a health care setting preferred- MSW internship may be considered in lieu of this requirement. Demonstrated ability to work on a multidisciplinary team. Must have solid psychosocial assessment skills. Knowledge of chronic and acute disease and how it impacts patient and family functioning. Demonstrated excellent oral/telephone communication skills and written documentation. Must be computer-literate and, preferably, experienced in automated clinical information systems. Must demonstrate ability to effectively and efficiently handle demanding workload involving multiple tasks. Demonstrated ability to function independently as a collaborative, supportive team member. Must be able to master detailed and complex information regarding benefits and coordination of care. Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment. Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.Duties: Hospital/Clinic: Provide psychodynamic interventions, crisis intervention, grief/bereavement counseling, problem solving, stress reduction and developing healthy coping strategies in individual/family/group settings. Provide counseling for disease acceptance and understanding. Responsible for developing and implementing individual Plan of Treatment which assist patients and families to cope and/or restore social, emotional, financial and environmental factors which affect and/or affected by illness. Completes psychosocial assessments. Partners with patient to identify needs and develop and implement individual treatment plan based on mutually agreed upon treatment plan. Discuss options for care proactively including Kaiser resources and external community/government resources to assist patient and family in developing short and long term care plans as appropriate. Team with other disciplines in assessing, planning and providing services for patients utilizing biopsychosocial information. Assist patient in advocating for self to receive appropriate services within Kaiser and in the community. Assist patient and family with care planning and discharge plans. Takes, reviews, evaluates and prioritizes written and oral referrals. Maintains documentation, records and data collections. Responsible for completion of required documents in a complete and timely manner. Functions as part of the Skilled Nursing Facility Team to assure appropriate, timely placement of Kaiser members in nursing facilities. Liaison between patient and Kaiser maintaining positive relationship with Kaiser and providing for continuity of care. Identifies appropriate levels of care and facilities for referred patients, were applicable. Obtains placements, where applicable. Collaborate with internal and external resources in Kaiser and the community to meet mutually agreed upon goals and objectives. Provides information and referral to community resources as requested. Coordinates exchange of information between Kaiser, families, members and skilled nursing facilities. Determines application of Kaiser, Medicare and Medi-Cal benefits to specific patient situations. Participates in Utilization Management/Quality Assurance activities. Assist in coordinating communication between regional offices, clinics, hospitals, and field staff, triaging of phone calls from members´/families. Works with referral sources to clarify and complete required clinical and psychosocial information. Perform other related duties as necessary.

We are seeking an Intermediate level Business Analyst to act as the liaison between our Patient Access/Scheduling departments and our Corporate Information Systems under Epic Cadence. Incumbent will be responsible for project managing and supporting the organization through major business system/application implementations, re-engineering, and upgrades. Ideal candidate must have strong coordination, facilitation, interpersonal, and customer service skills. Incumbent must demonstrate ability to apply analysis, definition, and documentation for business, system, and data processes. Candidate must have proven business functionality experience, relating to Centralized Scheduling in an Ambulatory Clinic setting. Required Skills: You are required to have solid Business Analysis skills, Epic and Cadence (ADT/Prelude) experience.Responsibilities:* Coordinates projects and work assigned to the designated business applications * Utilizes proven project management principles to coordinate the implementation of new systems, applications, and/or processes without adverse affect on business operations.* Considers the business implications/opportunities while applying technology as an enabler to the environment* Facilitates continuous communication flow between other functional departments and Information Services* Provides consulting services to business departments. Able to define and develop requirements and provide business/technical solutions to complex issues * Provides *Level 2* application support. Analyzes, troubleshoots, and resolves application system problems with minimal vendor intervention * Maintains enterprise application environments to support regulatory standards* Analyzes requests, develops system requirements, designs solutions and recommends the evaluation of enterprise applications strategies for review/consideration * Facilitates development of required needs analysis, and develops functional and integration specifications for those changes or enhancements* Participate in the selection of new systems and business process reengineering* Develops and conducts continuous quality improvements to services and projects via hindsight project reviews and assessments of customer satisfaction surveys using measurable outcomes as indicatorsRequires:* Bachelor*s Degree in Business Administration or related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable* In-depth, hands-on knowledge of and experience with enterprise and desktop applications including Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, SQL)* Epic (ADT/Prelude, Cadence) knowledge/experience* Minimum 3 years of previous experience with business related information systems and/or enterprise applications and have participated as a functional consultant/lead on at least 2 major implementation projects* Ambulatory Patient Access/Scheduling functional experience* Proven experience with troubleshooting principles, methodologies, and issue resolution techniques* Able to develop and interpret technical documentation for training and end user procedures* Knowledge of trends in technology relating to software applications* Ability to conduct research into software development and delivery concepts, as well as, technical application issues* Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language* Good analytical and problem-solving abilities* The ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment under pressure with tight schedules* Very strong customer service orientation* Experience working in a Healthcare environment* Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment* Experience using MS Project

Fulltime Opportunity in Fresno, CA 93715 Salary: 78KWe are seeking an Intermediate level Business Analyst to act as the liaison between our Patient Financial Services (Hospital Billing) and our Corporate Information Systems under Epic Resolute.

We are seeking an Intermediate level Business Analyst to act as the liaison between our Patient Financial Services (Hospital Billing) and our Corporate Information Systems under Epic Resolute. Incumbent will be responsible for project managing and supporting the organization through major business system/application implementations, re-engineering, and upgrades. Ideal candidate must have strong coordination, facilitation, interpersonal, and customer service skills. Incumbent must demonstrate ability to apply analysis, definition, and documentation for business, system, and data processes. Candidate must have proven business functionality experience, relating to Patient Financial Services (Revenue Cycle) in a hospital setting. Required Skills: You are required to have solid Business Analysis skills as well as Epic and Resolute Hospital Billing experience.Responsibilities:* Coordinates projects and work assigned to the designated business applications * Utilizes proven project management principles to coordinate the implementation of new systems, applications, and/or processes without adverse affect on business operations.* Considers the business implications/opportunities while applying technology as an enabler to the environment* Facilitates continuous communication flow between other functional departments and Information Services* Provides consulting services to business departments. Able to define and develop requirements and provide business/technical solutions to complex issues * Provides *Level 2* application support. Analyzes, troubleshoots, and resolves application system problems with minimal vendor intervention * Maintains enterprise application environments to support regulatory standards* Analyzes requests, develops system requirements, designs solutions and recommends the evaluation of enterprise applications strategies for review/consideration * Facilitates development of required needs analysis, and develops functional and integration specifications for those changes or enhancements* Participate in the selection of new systems and business process reengineering* Develops and conducts continuous quality improvements to services and projects via hindsight project reviews and assessments of customer satisfaction surveys using measurable outcomes as indicatorsRequires:* Bachelor*s Degree in Business Administration or related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable* In-depth, hands-on knowledge of and experience with enterprise and desktop applications including Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, SQL)* Epic Resolute, and/or other revenue management applications. * Minimum 3 years of previous experience with business related information systems and/or enterprise applications and have participated as a functional consultant/lead on at least 2 major implementation projects* Patient Accounting/Business Office functional experience* Medical Records functional experience a plus* Claims management experience* Proven experience with trouble shooting principles, methodologies, and issue resolution techniques* Able to develop and interpret technical documentation for training and end user procedures* Knowledge of trends in technology relating to software applications* Ability to conduct research into software development and delivery concepts, as well as, technical application issues* Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language* Good analytical and problem-solving abilities* The ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment under pressure with tight schedules* Very strong customer service orientation* Experience working in a Healthcare environment* Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment* Experience using MS Project

This position supports Kaiser Permanente´s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.DEPARTMENT: Operating RoomSCHEDULE: On call, 0hrs/wk, Variable Shift.EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: High School Diploma/GEDEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: 2 years experience as a surgical technicianCERTIFICATION/ LICENSE: Certification in Surgical Technology preferred. BLSQUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma/GED. The senior level classification for Surgical Technician shall apply only to Surgical Technicians who are specifically and regularly assigned by the Employer to direct and check the work of one (1) or more Surgical Technicians; or who have at least two (2) years experience as a Surgical Technician plus the demonstrated ability to perform and under general supervision frequently do perform the most complex techniques and procedures of the classification in accordance with the specifications set by the department head. Surgical Technicians certified by the Association of Operating Room Technicians, affiliated with the Association of Operating Room Nurses shall qualify as Senior Surgical Technicians upon presentation of their certificate. Strong experience with minimally invasive, general, ENT, eyes, plastics, orthopedics, vascular, open heart-thoracic, spine, urology, GYN, podiatry, maxillofacial, and neuro surgery specialties. Including video, orthopedic and all other needed equipment to do the above surgeries preferred. Two years of current acute Operating Room experience. **Certification in Surgical Technology preferred. Must be willing to participate in training of RNs and other disciplines in the scrub role correspondence. Basic computer skills. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization. Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment. Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.SKILLS TESTING: N/APOSITION SUMMARY: Under direct supervision, assists surgical team before, during, and after surgery. Provides expert support, assistanceDUTIES: Specifically and regularly assigned to direct, check, review, assign, organize, coordinate, train and reporting on the work of one (1) or more other Surgical Technicians; or who have a least two (2)years experience as a Surgical Technician plus the demonstrated ability to perform, and under general supervision frequently do perform, the most complex techniques and procedures of the classification in accordance with the specifications set by the department head. Coordinate configuration of equipment to provide ease of use. Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments, according to instructions. Checks instruments and equipment for sterility, cleanliness, and functionality prior to the start of the case. Assist with set up and use of equipment during procedures. Assist with allocation of equipment for procedures on a daily basis. Assists team members to place and position patient on table. Scrubs arms and hands and dons gown and gloves. Scrub procedures as primary or secondary staff. Aids team to don gowns and gloves. Dons personal protective equipment when required. Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, and performs other tasks as directed by surgeon and circulating nurse during operation. Counts sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation per hospital policy. Puts dressings on patient following surgery. Actively participates in meeting patient safety goals in promoting quality and safe patient care. Cleans operating room and assists in room turnover. Washes and sterilizes equipment. Recommends to manager guidelines for use of equipment, purchase of new/replacement equipment, additional parts and supplies. Assembles/complies case carts with supplies, instruments, and equipment in preparation for the procedure. Performs other related duties as necessary. Supervisory Responsibilities: This job motivates and provides work direction to other employees, but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.

UCSF Fresno and the Central California Faculty Medical Group (CCFMG) are recruiting for an infectious disease physician at the assistant or associate professor rank to join the Infectious Diseases Division.

UCSF Fresno and the Central California Faculty Medical Group (CCFMG) are recruiting for an infectious disease physician at the assistant or associate professor rank to join the Infectious Diseases Division. The successful candidate should have an established record of clinical research as evidenced by publications and/or successful extramural grant funding. Special research interest in nosocomial infections, ICU infections or fungal disease is desirable but not essential. Responsibilities will include providing consultations in the inpatient setting and in clinics in a teaching setting. The successful candidate will join an established ID group with a newly approved ID fellowship and will take the lead in establishing a viable clinical research program. Applicants should be board certified in Internal Medicine and board certified or eligible in infectious diseases, have excellent clinical skills, be willing to actively participate in medical education and have interest in clinical research. The UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program has recently transitioned to a new $150 Million Regional Medical Center and initiated successful faculty practice sites. Fresno is a vibrant, growing but affordable community in the Central California Valley just a short drive from Yosemite and other national parks. Salary and faculty appointment with UCSF commensurate with experience.´UCSF seeks candidates whose expertise, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. UCSF is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The University undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for underutilized minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for covered veterans. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities and women.´

The UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program and Central California Faculty Medical Group (CCFMG) are recruiting a Trauma Surgeon for Community Regional Medical Center (CRMC) in Fresno. This is an opportunity to teach in a fully accredited 5-year surgical residency. Salary and faculty appointment commensurate with experience. Must be Board Certified/Board Eligible in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.The UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program has recently transitioned to a new $150 Million Regional Medical Center/Level 1 Trauma Center. Fresno is a vibrant, growing and diverse city in the Central Valley of California close to three national parks and three hours from San Francisco. ´UCSF seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. UCSF is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The University undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for underutilized minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for covered veterans. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities and women.´

Central California Dermatology Practice is seeking Board Eligible or Board Certified Dermatologist Associate

Busy, well established practice. General Dermatology with a strong skin cancer base. Office is fully equipped and staffed. Locum available

The UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program and Central California Faculty Medical Group (CCFMG) are seeking an additional full-time faculty member for our expanding program. Faculty positions sought at the assistant or associate professor level in interventional cardiology. Applicants should be board certified in Cardiology and board certified or eligible in interventional cardiology, have excellent clinical and procedural skills, be willing to actively participate in medical education, and have experience and interest in clinical research. Faculty appointment with UCSF will be commensurate with the applicants background and accomplishments. The UCSF Fresno Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, has expanded under the directorship of Dr. John Ambrose with a new 3-year fellowship in cardiology. The program is located in Fresno, California, a vibrant, growing, but affordable community in the Central California Valley just a short drive from Yosemite and other national parks.UCSF seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. UCSF is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The University undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for underutilized minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for covered veterans. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities and women.

Best Care / Best Careers

The RN (Performance Measurement Specialist) is assigned to Quality Management Service and will have responsibility for the ongoing operations, development and monitoring of the facility Performance Measurement Program. Specifically, will be responsible for the facility-level coordination and monitoring of the VHA national performance measurement program, including coordination and monitoring of the External Peer Review program.Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified individuals. Permanent Full-Time. Any state licensure acceptable. Ability to integrate and apply pertinent aspects of the Health Care System performance measurement program into his/her professional practice, utilizing research and literature in daily practice.

The University of California San Francisco Fresno Medical Education Program and Central California Faculty Medical Group (CCFMG), are seeking an additional core faculty member and a clinical instructor. The positions are located in Fresno at Community Regional Medical Center (CRMC), which has a new state-of-the-art emergency department with an annual patient census of over 100,000. CRMC is the only level one trauma and burn center in the central valley and serves a diverse patient population. We are also the major Base Station for the Fresno EMS System and provide medical control to the adjacent Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks. We are seeking faculty with an interest in (but not limited to) ED administration, clinical teaching and research, post-graduate medical education, toxicology, and pediatric emergency medicine.

CSU Fresno Health Services ManagementAssistant Professor or Associate Professor

CSU Fresno Health Services ManagementAssistant Professor or Associate Professor Vacancy #11471 *Available for the Academic Year: 2009/2010.*Fresno State has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.*Faculty members gain a clear path to tenure through the Universitys Probationary Plan Process.*Salary placement depends upon academic preparation and professional experience. In some circumstances, exceptional faculty at higher ranks may be considered.*Instructional Level: Undergraduate and Graduate Position Characteristics: The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in public health and graduate courses in the MPH Program. Graduate advisement will include student projects and theses in the area of Health Services Management with emphasis on Health Care Finance, Information Technology, or Human Resources Management. Specific assignments are dependent upon department needs. The successful candidate may be called upon to teach in a distance education mode and will be encouraged to develop web- enhanced and/or web-based instruction. Outcomes assessment and service learning are important components of the university curriculum. The successful candidate will be expected to work cooperatively with faculty and staff in the department and college. Academic Preparation: An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in Public Health or Health Services Management or equivalent is preferred. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered; however, for continued employment, the doctorate must be completed by 6/30/2011. For appointment as Associate Professor, a candidate must have an established record of teaching excellence at the university level and scholarly research and publications appropriate to the rank. Teaching Or Other Experience: Candidates with successful Health Services Management teaching at the university level are preferred. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, or potential for, teaching excellence and scholarly activity at the university level. Successful grant proposal writing and the ability to attract external funding are highly desirable. Active participation or leadership roles in the American Public Health Association, the Society for Human Resources Management, or the American College of Health Care Executives is also highly desirable. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Open Until Filled: To ensure the fullest consideration of their applications, applicants are encouraged to have all application materials on file by 11/30/2009. Searches automatically close on May 1, 2010, if not filled. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires the University to inform you that we can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and authorization to accept employment.

As early as 1929, Saint Agnes Medical Center in Fresno, California was earning the recognition and respect of our peers. Since then, weve continued to impress the medical field with a legacy of firsts, starting with the introduction of balloon angioplasty and, more recently, with the debut of a revolutionary cancer treatment option, Novalis Shaped Beam Surgery. We are also one of only 200 institutions worldwide using the Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery system, and among a select handful using the newest and most precise version -- the Perfexion.Each benchmark we achieve, while exceptional, isnt nearly as impressive as the people who make it possible: our dedicated team of nurses. If you believe in taking initiative and want to apply and enhance your expertise in a state-of-the-art program, then Saint Agnes is the place to be.DIRECTOR, WOMEN & INFANTSWe currently seek a proven leader to take responsibility for the ongoing operations, short/long-term planning/development and the articulation of the vision for women & infants services. Well rely on you to develop, manage and utilize financial, material and human resources, oversee strategic planning and integrate program development within the service. To qualify, you must have a current CA RN license or state equivalent, a Bachelors degree, 5+ years of acute care nursing experience and 2 years of management and administrative experience. Special skills in budgeting and financial management, negotiation and conflict resolution, human resource management, team building and strategic planning are essential. A Masters degree is preferred. As a member of our team, youll benefit from active professional practice councils and an amazing work environment that has earned us the Consumer Choice Award for the twelfth consecutive year. Youll also be proud to join an organization that is one of only three IHI mentor sites and is taking the exciting journey to Magnet status.

Faculty opportunity with the UCSF Fresno Department of Psychiatry.

The University of California San Francisco-Fresno Medical Education Program (UCSF Fresno) and Central California Faculty Medical Group (CCFMG) are seeking candidates for two 1.0 FTE faculty positions in conjunction with the development of a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship within the UCSF Fresno Department of Psychiatry. Each faculty member will be actively involved in the development of the fellowship program and will participate in clinical and didactic teaching once the fellowship begins. Each faculty member will also provide clinical services within the mental health programs offered by the Fresno County Department of Children and Family Services, the major clinical teaching site of the fellowship. One faculty member will serve as site coordinator/clinical supervisor for the Outpatient Clinic and Intensive Services rotations; the other faculty member will serve as the site coordinator/clinical supervisor for the Juvenile Justice and Forensic rotations. The current General Psychiatry Residency Program at UCSF Fresno trains four residents per year in a four-year program. Medical students from UCSF do core and elective rotations at Community Regional Medical Center, another major educational affiliate. Fresno offers a modest cost of living with close proximity to national parks and other recreational activities. Salary and faculty appointment are commensurate with experience. Must be Board Certified/Board Eligible.

The Orthopaedic Department supports a very busy Level 1-trauma service. Responsibilities include department leadership, teaching residents and students, clinical research and participation. The program is based at the new $260 Million Community Regional Medical Center. Applicants should be board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and have an established record of teaching and clinical excellence. Research experience desirable. Faculty appointment with UCSF will be commensurate with the applicant´s background and accomplishments. The program is located in Fresno, California, a vibrant, growing, but affordable community in the Central California Valley just a short drive from Yosemite and other national parks. Join this large faculty medical group in central California with great trauma clinical opportunities.

Assistant Nurse Manager Opportunity in Fresno, CA!

This position supports Kaiser Permanente’s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.DEPARTMENT: CCUSCHEDULE: Full-time, Regular; 40hrs/week; Evening Shift: Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 11:00PMEDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: BSN or BA in health care related field preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Current California RN license required. Current BLS certification required and ALCS certification strongly preferred.POSITION SUMMARY: Manages activities of the unit(s), monitors quality, service and utilization standards. Supervises the day to day shift activities.QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, and budgeting. Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Strong interpersonal communication skills.DUTIES: Manages the unit’s day to day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, and quality improvement. Develops and implements action plans to improve staff development. Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20 - 60+employees. Ensures the highest quality of care is provided and is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and established departmental policies and procedures. Utilization of services. Monitors the quality of service and utilization standards and assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level. Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care and cost effective utilization of services. Monitors the allocation and utilization of personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs and provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities. Works with health care providers outside of the unit, to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum. Researches, identifies, and implements best practice models of other units. Investigates and resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care. Supervises the daily unit operations, including human resources management, department and employee safety programs, and risk management. Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP’s code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.

This position supports Kaiser Permanente’s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.DEPARTMENT: Med Specialties - Oncology/InfusionSCHEDULE: Short Hour, Regular; 16hrs/week; Day Shift: Monday and Thursday 12:00PM - 4:00PM, Friday9:30AM - 6:00PMEDUCATION: High School Diploma/GEDLICENSE: Current California RN LicenseCERTIFICATION: BLS. For Appointment and Advice Call Center only, BLS is preferred. Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS and or NALS and or PALS and or PEARS may also be required for this position. See job duties for specific requirements for specialty units.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units.POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse (RN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The RN II provides care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members.QUALIFICATIONS: - High School Diploma/GED -Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience; OR Graduate of registered nursing program and experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as a licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation. ? Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California - Six (6) months experience as a Registered Nurse. - Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice - Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers) - Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English) - Good interpersonal skills - Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement. ONCOLOGY1 year recent (within the last three years) experience in oncology practice, including ability to work with chemotherapeutic agents; completion of ONS, ONS-equivalent or Chemotherapy Administration training; certification in specialty preferred.DUTIES: - Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy.(Title 22 language) - Formulates a goal-directed plan of care when and where appropriate to do so. - Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner. - Establishes patient care priorities based on essential patient needs and availability of unit resources (time, personnel, equipment, and supplies). - Identifies patient/family learning needs and acts to meet them. Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs. - Provides/coordinates care for patients/patient populations. - Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. - Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs. - Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties/activities of health care team members. - Evaluates effectiveness of care given by team members. - Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate. - Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified by the institution. - Performs efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. - Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. - Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and department personnel. - Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning. - Participates in unit and department Performance Improvement activities. - Participates in nursing research activities as requested. - Identifies and solves problems effectively. - Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team. - Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests. - Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities in documenting, tracking and conveying information. - If practicing in a specialty/extended role, fulfills the expectations established for the particular role. ? Perform other related duties as necessary.Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibility. Compliance Accountability Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP’s code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures.

Sonographer I (672001)

This position supports Kaiser Permanente´s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.DEPARTMENT: RadiologySCHEDULE: On-call, Regular; 0hrs/week; Varied ShiftEDUCATION: High School Diploma/GEDCERTIFICATION/LICENSE: ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers). NT certification is required to perform genetic screening for Prenatal Diagnostic Centers. Applicants may be hired without certification, but will be required to obtain it within 90 days of hire. BLS.POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Imaging Services Director and Chief of Radiology/Imaging Services, or other Clinical Service Director where applicable, produces two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by Physician in diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of organs. Performs technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes.QUALIFICATIONS: Must have one ARDMS registry in any specialty NT certification is required to perform genetic screening for Prenatal Diagnostic Centers. Applicants may be hired without certification, but will be required to obtain it within 90 days of hire. Must demonstrate competency and perform the specialty routinelyDUTIES: Exhibiting a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation. Prepares and positions patient for examination. Selects equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination. Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test. Starts equipment that produces images of internal organs and records diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film. Moves transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced. Photographs images of organs shown on display module or removes strip printout from equipment to obtain permanent record of internal examination. Keys test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results. Orients new hires. Performs other related duties as necessary.Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Corporate Compliance Accountability Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate Compliance and Principles of Responsibility by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with integrity, reporting observed fraud and abuse and complying with applicable state, federal and local laws and program policies and procedures.

This position supports Kaiser Permanente´s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.DEPARTMENT: RadiologySCHEDULE: On-call, Regular; 0hrs/week; Varied ShiftEDUCATION: High School Diploma/GEDCERTIFICATION/LICENSE: ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers). NT certification is required to perform genetic screening for Prenatal Diagnostic Centers. Applicants may be hired without certification, but will be required to obtain it within 90 days of hire. BLS.POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Imaging Services Director and Chief of Radiology/Imaging Services, or other Clinical Service Director where applicable, produces two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by Physician in diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of organs. Performs technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes.QUALIFICATIONS: Must have one ARDMS registry in any specialty NT certification is required to perform genetic screening for Prenatal Diagnostic Centers. Applicants may be hired without certification, but will be required to obtain it within 90 days of hire. Must demonstrate competency and perform the specialty routinelyDUTIES: Exhibiting a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation. Prepares and positions patient for examination. Selects equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination. Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test. Starts equipment that produces images of internal organs and records diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film. Moves transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced. Photographs images of organs shown on display module or removes strip printout from equipment to obtain permanent record of internal examination. Keys test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results. Orients new hires. Performs other related duties as necessary. Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Corporate Compliance Accountability Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate Compliance and Principles of Responsibility by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with integrity, reporting observed fraud and abuse and complying with applicable state, federal and local laws and program policies and procedures.

Best Care / Best Careers

The social worker is assigned to Social Work Service and functions as the medical center´s case manager for this facility´s Homeless Veterans Program´s HUD/VASH Program.Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified individuals. Permanent Full-Time. Any state licensure, Certification, or Registration is acceptable. Background and/or Security Investigation required. Medical/Physical

The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist is assigned to Imaging Service. Independently performs routine to moderately complex radiographic, CT and MRI exam procedures. Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified individuals. Permanent Full-Time.Must be certified in general radiology technology by the ARRT.Background investigation/physical examinations required.

KAISER PERMANENTE - NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

JOB DESCRIPTION:We are the largest integrated healthcare organization in the nation. The Permanente Medical Group is an integrated practice built to support you with over 6,000 physicians across all specialties. Our physicians practice medicine and are not hindered by the administrative responsibilities like other practices. Fresno is located in central California, between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The area features mild winters and hot, dry summers, and is near to some of our states most popular recreation areas. Youll have ample opportunity to:Take a day trip to explore Yosemite National Park, Sierra National Forest, Kings Canyon National Park or Sequoia National Park all renowned for their beauty and recreational amenities See a show, concert, ballet, play or other performance at the William Saroyan Theatre, the showcase of the citys Convention Center Drive fewer than 100 miles to any of five Sierra ski resorts Enjoy internationally-acclaimed operas and world-class concerts presented by the Fresno Grand Opera and the Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra Tour any one of several wineries Enrich your education at one of eleven four year institutions Explore the Fresno-Clovis metropolitan areas art galleries and studios every month during Art Hop, a free, self-guided open house and tour. Visit the Central Coast, two hours away, for deep-sea fishing and surfing With its affordable housing, reasonable cost-of-living, top-tier schools and great central California location, its no wonder so many people love to call Fresno their home. We offer the perfect balance of big-city living and small-town charm.Our group has a comprehensive package. - Competitive Salary - Work Life Balance - Mortgage Home Loan Program - Comprehensive Benefits - Cutting Edge Technology - Excellent Pension Plans - Malpractice Insurance Coverage

Kaiser Permanente is an integrated health care system emphasizing collaboration and has a newly enhanced compensation package including an unparalleled benefit package and potential shareholder status after three years of practice. A Home Loan Purchasing Program is offered to help you purchase a home in the area (upon offer and approval). Kaiser Permanente has a 60+ year history of stability.Learn more about TPMG, Inc. and the advantages of working in a large group practice integrated with a non-profit health plan and hospitals. Because we strive to hire the best, we are recruiting for positions currently available and those that we will have available next year.

The UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program and the Central California Faculty Medical Group (CCFMG) are seeking faculty members for the Adult Pulmonary and Critical Care Division at the assistant or associate professor level.

Applicants should be board certified or board eligible in Pulmonary Medicine and in Critical Care Medicine, have excellent clinical skills, be willing to actively participate in medical education, and have experience and interest in clinical research. Clinical research opportunities are available in both critical care and pulmonary medicine including participation in the NIH ARDS Network. We also have an opportunity for an interested faculty member to develop an Adult CF program. Faculty appointment with UCSF will be commensurate with the applicants background and accomplishments. UCSF Fresno has an active residency program in Internal Medicine and an ACGME accredited Pulmonary Fellowship. The UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program has recently transitioned to a new $150 Million Regional Medical Center and initiated successful faculty practice sites. The program is located in Fresno, California, a vibrant, growing, but affordable community in the Central California Valley just a short drive from Yosemite and other national parks.

We are looking for a recent fellowship trained AP/CP board certified pathologist with the following qualifications:1. extremely strong surgical pathology training and capabilities;2. very strong interpersonal skills;3. conscientious and hard working;4. expertise in molecular pathology a plus;5. California state license.Practice location is in the central San Joaquin Valley, 2 hours from the beach, 2 hours from Sierra ski, 3 hours from San Francisco and 3 1/2 hours from LA. We have excellent school district.Projected starting date: July 2010.

NEW FULL TIME RATE, EARN $2280 PER 12 HOUR SHIFT!

At 46,000+ ED visits per year, Portervilles ED is the busiest, per capita ED in Tulare County. 163 licensed beds. 18-bed ED, 4-bed Fast Track. 36-hours of MD and 24-hours of MLP coverage per day. 12-hour shifts. 1.8 to 2.0 pts/hr/phys avg. Full service emergency medicine department with state of the art equipment. High hourly rate plus excellent support with very well trained and experienced RNs. They use the T-System documentation. Sierra View is the only hospital in Porterville serving an immediate population of 50,000+ and an overall hospital district of 110,000. It is one of only two hospitals in the Tulare and Kings County areas, which offers a permanent MRI lab. Porterville is located approximately 60 miles north of Bakersfield and south of Fresno. Los Angeles is 3 hours away and Monterey County is about 2 hours to the west. Centrally located with very affordable housing and a mere 20 minutes to the Sequoia National Forest.

This position supports Kaiser Permanente´s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.DEPARTMENT: Administration SCHEDULE: Full-Time Regular, 40hrs/wk, Day Shift, Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/ LICENSE: Bachelor´s degree in Health Services or Business Administration, Public Health, Nursing or related discipline required. ´Current valid California RN license strongly preferred´QUALIFICATIONS: Extensive experience, typically over ten years, in clinical and managerial roles in a multi-faceted health care system and multi-service provider setting required. Demonstrated success in meeting/exceeding performance expectations. Demonstrated expertise in project management, problem solving, verbal and written communication and collaborative working skills. Ability to lead and manage through influence and change. Thorough knowledge of quality assurance, resource management, health plan regulatory and licensing processes including federal and state laws and regulations such as: Knox-Keene Act, Federal HMO Act, Public Employees Medical and Hospital Act, The Joint Commission, and all applicable Medicare and Medi-Cal regulations. Demonstrated ability to function collaboratively in a multi-entity partnership environment. Must be able to work in labor/Management Partnership environment. Ability to manage various stakeholder interests and demonstrated skills in facilitation, problem solving, decision making, persuasion and team-orientation.Preferred Qualifications: Master´s degree in one of the aforementioned fields preferred.SKILLS TESTING: N/APOSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Executive Director for the Continuum, with secondary accountability to Area Managers, this position is responsible for the development, planning, management, and the integration and delivery of KFH/HP operational system processes and standards of practice, in alignment with the organization´s mission, strategic business plan, and related performance improvement expectations.DUTIES: In collaboration with Regional Continuum Administrators achieves/exceeds performance expectations for all areas of continuing care operations, including Home Health/Hospice, SNF, DME, Ambulance, Claims & Referrals, and Eldercare, Palliative Care, ESRD, Psych, Social Services, Case Management, Continuing Care UM, Revenue outside the hospital, Shared Continuing Care Services, H/HP Benefit Application, Contracts. Has joint responsibility for Home Health and Hospice, DME, Ambulance, Utilization Management, Social Services, and Contracts. Creates the structure and processes to develop, implement and evaluate programs, policies and standards for continuing care services to ensure coordinated plans of treatment, delivery systems that meet member needs, and cost-effective utilization of necessary services. In collaboration with local and regional Leadership defines and communicates strategic objectives and scope. Articulates issues or problems from a broader organizational/mission perspective. Builds the case for change and articulates costs and risks for not making change. Champions new ways of meeting targets and/or goals. Explores critical issues not explicitly addressed by others. Anticipates and plans for future issues or problems. Monitors and assesses internal and external environment for trends and practices. Recommends adjustments to operations to improve efficiency and to meet changing business needs. Ensures rapid transfer of best practices. Builds relationships with local leadership and community partners to develop and meet utilization targets and related quality goals in the continuum. Works with KFH/HP, TPMG and labor leaders to target diseases/conditions such as Palliative Care, Behavioral Health, and Elder Care that would benefit from a regional multidisciplinary approach. Sponsors clinical pathway development, implementation and evaluation. Ensures KFH/HP compliance with UM standards and requirements in the continuum. Coordinates with facility based leadership to develop systems to ensure the seamless transition of patients through different care settings. Where capacity or resource constraints exist, works with regional and local leadership to identify opportunities to coordinate contracting efforts for outside medical services. In conjunction with the Executive Director for the Continuum Process Team Leaders, develops strategies for determining the most cost-effective, efficient levels of continuing patient care clinically and operationally. In collaboration with finance, planning and analysis and patient business services, establishes appropriate mechanisms to collect and analyze data on care delivered outside of the KP integrated system. Establishes appropriate methods to define, categorize, and monitor claims and referred services. Provides oversight to the data and reporting systems used to track the performance of continuing care operations. Works collaboratively with medical group and labor leadership to recommend service delivery changes or internalization of services where appropriate. Works with regional continuing care leadership to establish appropriate case management programs to monitor and manage the care of members in non-KFH facilities. Ensures the successful operational implementation of HealthConnect continuing care functionality. Ensures the successful implementation of, promoting, and operationalizing the Labor-Management Partnership throughout the organization. Achieving key LMP initiatives and ensuring the demonstration of LMP behaviors throughout the organization. Ensuring Labor participation in appropriate decision making forums and committees. Responsible for the efficient delivery of all continuing care services for KP members by overseeing the development, negotiation, and utilization of cost-effective, high quality contracts with outside providers. Establishes joint contracting relationships across medical centers where appropriate. Assures short and long-range financial goals are met by establishing and controlling continuing care expenses in support of the overall financial plan. In collaboration with HPRS, establishes policies, procedures and protocols for the reimbursement of claims submitted by KP members for outside services to maximize reimbursement revenue from other insurers (e.g., Medicare or Medi-Cal) with consistent and appropriate interpretation and application of the health plan benefit. Manages the Health Plan function in ensuring implementation of new deductible plan products within the local areas. Ensures the integration of quality, service and efficiency improvements into day-to-day operations. Develops, coaches and manages a staff dedicated to providing expertise and customer service. Monitors and assesses trends, external environment and internal practices; makes recommendations to develop/adjust strategy to meet the changing business and market conditions. Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP´s code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures.

A dream come true practice for a recent fellowship trained pathologist.

Our practice includes; 600+ bed hospital with UCSF affiliated non-pathology residency training, 5 additional local and nearby hospitals, large outreach practice, molecular lab, and state of the art information system tools. We are building our own, brand new AP laboratory and a window office is waiting for you. Partnership track.Preference will go to strong recent fellowship in gastrointestinal pathology, or dermatopathology. Other areas of subspecialty expertise will be considered. AP/CP boarded or eligible and California license required.Fresno is a beautiful sunny community with good schools, reasonably priced homes and many local activities. It is home to California State University, Fresno and their Bulldogs athletics department. Parks, golfing, zoo, skiing, biking, hiking, and many more activities and events are also available.Please visit our web site. www.pathology-associates.com and hospital site. www.communitymedical.org

Join this large faculty medical group with a low cost of living, excellent geographic area, with academic and private practice opportunities. This is an opportunity to teach in an accredited 5-year surgical residency. Competitive salary and faculty appointment commensurate with experience. Must be Board Certified/ Board Eligible.UCSF Fresno is undergoing an expansion with a new UCSF Medical Education and Research Building and a new Regional Medical Center/ Level 1 Trauma Center. Fresno is a vibrant, growing and diverse city in the Central Valley of California close to three national parks and three hours from San Francisco.