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Job ID: 13141
Department: Otolaryngology
City: St. Paul, MN
Location: PS - Regions Hospital & Clinics
Position Type: Full-Time

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This position will join our team at Regions Hospital, our Level 1 trauma center in St. Paul. Ideal BC/BE candidates will be team-oriented and wish to remain actively involved in resident education and academics. General otolaryngologists with expertise or interest in head and neck trauma are preferred.

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Contact Sandy Lachman at (800) 472-4695 x2.

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Job ID: 7182
Department: Family Practice
City: Amery, WI
Location: PS - Amery Regional Medical Center
Position Type: Full-Time

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We are actively seeking full-time BC/BE Family Medicine physicians for Amery Regional Medical Center, Amery, Wisconsin. This full-time Family Medicine with OB practice is ideal for those interested in living and working in a growing, family-oriented community surrounded by lakes and abundant outdoor recreation - yet within an hour of the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. Our current group includes Family Medicine, OB/Gyn and General Surgery. We moved to a brand new state-of-the-art medical center in 2008! Wisconsin medical licensure is required. Site is not eligible for visa waivers.

HealthPartners Medical Group continues to receive nationally recognized clinical performance and quality awards. We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefit package, paid malpractice, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient-centered care.

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For more information contact diane.m.collins@healthpartners.com or call Diane @ (952) 883-5453; toll-free: (800) 472-4695 x3. EOEmployer

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Job ID: 14659
Department: Ramsey Clinic - Amery GHI
City: Amery, WI
Location: PS - Amery Regional Medical Center
Position Type: Full-Time

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We are actively recruiting BC/BE family medicine with OB physicians to join our primary care group at Turtle Lake Medical Clinic, Turtle Lake, WI. Our current group consists of family medicine, emergency medicine, general surgery, and a family nurse practitioner. Must currently hold or be able to obtain Wisconsin medical licensure.

Turtle Lake Medical Clinic is a satellite clinic of Amery Regional Medical Center, Amery, WI and both are part of the HealthPartners family of care.

We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefit package, paid malpractice and a commitment to providing exceptional patient-centered care.

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For more information please contat diane.m.collins@healthpartners.com or call Diane at (800) 472-4695, x3. EO Employer.

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Job ID: 9554
Department: Osceola Medical Center
City: Osceola, WI
Location: PS - Osceola Medical Center
Position Type: Full-Time

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We are actively recruiting Family Medicine (OB is optional) physicians to join our group at Osceola Medical Center, Osceola, WI. Come live and practice in the beautiful St. Croix River Valley! Osceola is a wonderful, growing community within an hour's drive from the Twin Cities of St Paul/Mpls, Minnesota. Our current group of outstanding physicians include: Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, and OB/Gyn. Call is 1:7, Emergency Room coverage is provided. We relocated to a brand new medical center in the fall of 2008!

The physicians at Osceola Medical Center are employed by HealthPartners Medical Group. Our Osceola group is able to practice in a traditional family medicine rural-community setting, while enjoying the benefits and security of a large medical group. HealthPartners continues to receive nationally recognized clinical performance and quality awards.

We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefit package, paid malpractice, a rewarding practice environment and a commitment to providing exceptional primary care services. Site is not eligible for visa waivers.
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For more information contact diane.m.collins@healthpartners.com, 952-883-5453, toll-free: 800-472-4695.

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Job ID: 13292
Department: Amery Regional Medical Center
City: Amery, WI
Location: PS - Amery Regional Medical Center
Position Type: Full-Time

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HPMG-Amery Hospitalist
Position Description

Position: HPMG-Amery Hospitalist
Date: 8/21/2008
Department: Amery Medical Staff
Reports to: CMO

This position description is designed to outline the primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the Company to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Summary:
To establish, implement, provide and maintain the highest standards of professional hospital medical care for the patients at Amery Regional Medical Center. To provide consistent medical care in the hospital and identify and implement quality cost-effective hospital medicine services that meet the needs of the Amery area residents.

Participate in Holiday rotation with clinic physician partners

Essential Functions:
1. Complete H & P on all admissions not completed by the patients primary care provider (previous night, daytime, all APP patients, geriatric psych)
2. Rounding and discharge on all inpatients not completed by the patient's primary care physician
3. Take all calls/questions from inpatient areas and triage
4. Hospital consults when requested by primary care provider or surgeon
5. Hospital service care/operations improvement

Qualifications:
• MD/DO focused on pursuing Hospital Medicine practice

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
• Licensed to practice medicine in Wisconsin
• Board Certified/ eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Current DEA registration

Compensation:
• Base salary plus production bonus opportunity

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact diane.m.collins@healthpartners.com, or call (952) 883-5453, toll-free: (800) 472-4695. x3. EOE

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Job ID: 14497
Department: RH - Behav Hlth Inpatient Svc
City: St. Paul, MN
Location: PS - Regions Hospital & Clinics
Position Type: Full-Time

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Regions/HealthPartners/GHI
Non-Union Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Medical Director (Regions)andAssistant Medical Director for Behavioral Health – Inpatient Care (HPMG) DATE: 02/01/09
DEPARTMENT: Regions Hospital Behavioral Health/Inpatient Psychiatry
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Associate Medical Director for Behavioral HealthVice President for Behavioral Health - Regions Hospital

Position Purpose:
To promote safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient-centered Behavioral Health care services throughout Regions Hospital and help represent Regions Psychiatry services to Regions Hospital, HealthPartners Medical Group (HPMG), and the community.

The incumbent must be forward thinking, with a high level of initiative to effectively analyze national benchmarks and care trends to improve current and future quality of care and patient satisfaction within Behavioral Health at Regions Hospital and its affiliated programs. He/she must be a strong motivator, with the ability to engage staff and improve morale at all levels.

The incumbent will have the information, the authority and the decision making power they need to carry out their assignments.

Reporting Relationship:
Reports directly to the HPMG Associate Medical Director for Behavioral Health and to the Vice President for Behavioral Health - Regions Hospital, with a secondary reporting relationship to the Regions Hospital Vice President of Medical Affairs.

Key Working Relationships:
To accomplish the intended outcomes, the incumbent must maintain effective working relationships with:

Ø Regions Behavioral Health staff at all levels
Ø Regions Medical Staff
Ø Regions Medical Staff Divisional Heads, Section Heads
Ø Regions Administrative Leaders, Directors and Department Heads
Ø HPMG Physicians/Clinicians
Ø Regions Quality Staff
Ø Regions Best Care and Best Experience Staff and committees
Ø Key Community BH Leaders
Ø Regions ED

Required Qualifications:

Ø M.D/D.O degree and current, valid Minnesota license to practice medicine.
Ø At least two years with demonstrated leadership and/or and management experience.
Ø At least five years experience as a practicing physician including extensive inpatient work.
Ø Board certification in Psychiatry
Ø Knowledge and understanding of principles of Evidence Based Medicine and Care Improvement and its application in clinical practice.

Ø An effective consensus builder who can involve staff, build teams, AND get tasks accomplished in a timely manner.
Ø Maintain substantive patient care responsibilities.
Ø Must be a self-starter who will effectively see future needs and problems, and create or modify programs as required.

Preferred Skills:

Ø Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diversity of personalities.
Ø Must be approachable and able to present needs, context and data with effective communication and presentation skills.
Ø Strong leader with a mature sense of priorities and practical experience who can design and implement systems within the framework of hospital, medical group, and community needs.
Ø Must be able to develop flexible, agile, and transferable models for pathways of care across the care delivery continuum.
Ø Ability, knowledge, expertise and experience to lead processes to engage patients/families, improve patient care services.
Ø A strong, adaptable manager who focuses on collaboration and creativity with a high degree of energy and enthusiasm.
Ø A team player who promotes people working together versus individualism.
Ø Must understand psychiatry and its relationship to medicine and the community.
Ø Must be an effective change agent.

Position Responsibilities
In partnership with Regions Behavioral Health Director of Nursing, the incumbent will be responsible for:
· Measuring and improving the quality of inpatient Behavioral Health care at Regions Hospital
· Improving patient/family satisfaction
· Improving BH patient flow
· Engaging staff at various levels and improving employee satisfaction
· Ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met (JCAHO, CMS, MN DHS, MN Dept. of Public Health)
· Developing, implementing and upholding inpatient mental health policies and procedures
· Customer service orientation
· Hovander/Safe House/Safe Alternatives
· ED and Crisis Services
· Oversight of BH case management
· Participate in planning for the new BH facility

Individually responsible for:
· Supervising and managing all inpatient psychiatrists
· Overseeing the Psychiatric Consultation & Liaison Service
· Establishing and maintaining inpatient psychiatric coverage (call, vacation, illness, CME, weekends and evenings)
· Supervision of inpatient psychiatric medical students/moonlighters/Advanced Practice Providers
· Attending all appropriate meetings (i.e., patient care)
· Championing efforts to effectively use inpatient resources and improve patient throughput
· Assisting in the facilitation and improvement of inpatient EPIC
· Willingness to become Division Head for Regions Hospital Behavioral Health, if chosen to do so
· Leading the implementation of BEST CARE/BEST EXPERIENCE on inpatient mental health
· Oversee psychiatric coverage of ED

In partnership with the Assistant Medical Director for Behavioral Health – Outpatient Services, the incumbent will be responsible for:
· Continuity of patient care
· Coordination of inpatient coverage

Time
0.4 FTE position

Contact Information

For more information or to apply, contact Lori Fake at lori.m.fake@healthpartners.com or call (952) 883-5337 or (800) 472-4695 (ext. 1).

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Job ID: 14574
Department: Nephrology GHI
City: St. Paul, MN
Location: PS - Regions Hospital & Clinics
Position Type: On Call

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This on-call posiition will assist our Nephrology staff as they are taking call at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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For more information or to apply, contact Lori Fake at (952) 883-5337 or via email at lori.m.fake@healthpartners.com.

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Job ID: 13748
Department: North Sub Physicians GHI
City: Lino Lakes, MN
Location: PS - North Suburban Clinic - Lino Lakes
Position Type: Full-Time

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We are actively seeking full-time BC/BE Family Medicine Physicians to join our exceptional physician group at North Suburban Lino Lakes Clinic. Our current primary care group includes family medicine, a family nurse practitioner and outpatient general surgery. Admitting hospital is St John's NorthEast, Maplewood, MN. Participation in OB, hospital call and rounding are optional. Previous electronic medical record experience is helpful, but not required. We use the Epic electronic medical record system in all of our clinics and admitting hospitals.

HealthPartners Medical Group continues to receive nationally recognized clinical performance and quality awards. We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefit package, paid malpractice and a commitment to providing exceptional patient-centered care.

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For more information, contact diane.m.collins@healthpartners.com or call Diane at (952) 883-5453, toll-free: (800) 472-4695, x3. EOEmployer

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Job ID: 15424
Department: Urgent Care Admin
City: Cottage Grove, MN
Location: PS - Cottage Grove Clinic
Position Type: Part-Time

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Part-time urgent care position will include evenings and weekends. Physiciain must be BC/BE full-range, able to see patients of all ages and experienced in light trauma.

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For more information, please contact diane.m.collins@healthpartners.com or call Diane at (952) 883-5453, toll-free (800) 472-4695, x3. EOEmployer

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Job ID: 15547
Department: Gastroenterology GHI
City: Robbinsdale, MN
Location: PS - Parkway Clinic
Position Type: Full-Time

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Join our exceptional group of gastroenterologists at our HealthPartners Parkway Clinic, located in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Our positon is full-time and includes clinic duties at our Parkway Clinic with hospital and call responsibilities at North Memorial Medical Center, also located in Robbinsdale, adjacent to Parkway Clinic.

Contact Information

For more information, contact Lori Fake at (952) 883-5337 or (800) 472-4695 (extension 1).

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Department: Otolaryngology
City: St. Paul, MN
Location: HP - Specialty Center 401
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: This position will work varied daytime hours Monday - Friday, with possible occasional evening and weekend hours. May participate in call as well.
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:

·Graduate of an accredited formal physician assistant training program.
·Current Minnesota PA license.
·Current NCCPA certification.
·Active member in professional PA association preferred.
·Approved or eligible for approval by the Minnesota Board of Medical practice for prescription writing privileges.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant must possess body mobility, coordinated dexterity of hands, ears and eyes. Must possess sensory acuity and verbal ability.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. Assume delegated medical activities from supervising physician. This may include physical examination, history taking, developing comprehensive medical status reports, formulating a tentative medical diagnosis and initiating therapy under medical supervision.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1.Document pertinent data in acceptable medical form.
2.Perform or assist in routine laboratory or governing techniques as identified in the supervisory agreement on file with the board of Medical Practice.
3.Treat common childhood diseases.
4.Assist in the follow-up of geriatric disorders referred to you by physicians.
5.Prescribe medications for symptoms and temporary pain relief (if eligible).
6.Perform routine therapeutic procedures (i.e., injections, debridement, foreign body removal from skin surfaces, removal of sutures, casting or splinting of sprains, I & D of superficial skin infections) as identified in the supervisory agreement referenced above.
7.Assist with patient / member health maintenance activities.
8.Assist the physician in instituting emergency measures and treatment.
9.Other activities identified in the supervisory agreement referenced above.]]>http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/SAINT-PAUL-Physician-Assistant-Otolaryngology-ENT-Job-MN-55101/639239/6392396392392010-04-09HealthPartnersAdv Practice Providersfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSaint Paul, MN, US
Job ID: 15878
Department: Primary Care Administration
City: Cottage Grove, MN
Location: PS - Cottage Grove Clinic
Position Type: Full-Time

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HealthPartners Medical Group is seeking exceptional BC/BE family medicine physicians, who are interested in practicing with a nationally recognized multi-specialty group dedicated to patient-centered care and innovation. Full-time and part time clinic based positions are available in the Minneapolis/St Paul metro area with optional inpatient responsibilities.

Our primary care physician group includes: family medicine, internal medicine, geriatrics, medicine-pediatrics, sports medicine, women's health, and pediatrics. Previous electronic medical record experience is preferred, but not required. We use the Epic medical record system in all of our clinics and admitting hospitals.

HealthPartners Medical Group continues to receive nationally recognized clinical performance and quality awards. We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefit package, paid malpractice, and a rewarding practice environment that supports work-life balance.

Contact Information

For more information contact diane.m.collins@healthpartners.com or call Diane @ (952) 883-5453, toll-free: (800) 472-4695, x3. EO Employer.

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Job ID: 15827
Department: Ophthalmology
City: Woodbury, MN
Location: PS - Woodbury Eye Clinic
Position Type: Full-Time

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Our busy Eye Care Division includes Ophthalmology, Optometry and Optical. This mature, full-time clinical/surgical practice involves pediatric ophthalmology plus adult strabismus and surgery, some resident teaching, and opportunity for ROP screening. We are seeking a fellowship-trained, board certified or appropriately board eligible Pediatric Ophthalmologist to join us in early 2010. Two or more years of practice experience is preferred but not required.

Contact Information

Contact Sandy Lachman at 800-472-4695 x2 or sandy.j.lachman@healthpartners.com.

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Job ID: 15721
Department: IG Behavioral Health
City: Inver Grove Heights, MN
Location: HP - Inver Grove Heights Clinic
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday flexible hours Must provide 3 hours psychotherapy each week after 5 PM. Primary placement will be at Inver Grove Heights but will be placed in primary care site part time after orientation to position. Locations maybe Inver Grove Heights, Apple Valley, and St. Louis Park and splitting time between two locations.
Hrs/Pay Period: 75

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation's “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

This is an exciting full-time opportunity to work in a collaborative behavioral health setting with strong connections to the HealthPartners medical clinics. The psychotherapist will provide outpatient behavioral health services, including diagnostic assessments, individual, family and group psychotherapy, as well as crisis intervention to children and adults, presenting with a range of mental health issues. Prefer candidates with experience in primary care behavioral health settings as well as with patients who have chronic pain. Will provide assessments and psychotherapy for adults, adolescents and children.

In addition, the therapist functions as a member of an interdisciplinary group of social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists and nurses, to provide and develop behavioral health services, in which teamwork is the norm. This individual must have the ability to work independently and actively manage his/her caseload in order to meet individual and team productivity goals.

Candidates will possess:
• MASTERS degree in a recognized mental health discipline and current LICSW, LMFT, or MA LP
• At least two years post Master's clinical experience with a broad range of presenting problems including diagnostic assessments with adult and child/adolescent populations.
• Experience working with patients having chronic pain and medical concerns
• Preferably, experience in a managed care setting
• Mental health provider experience in a primary care medical clinic – a plus

We offer an excellent salary/benefits package, a rewarding environment, and a total commitment to providing exceptional care.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

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Department: Urology
City: St. Paul, MN
Location: HP - Specialty Center 435
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: This position will work varied daytime hours Monday - Friday, with possible occasional evening and weekend hours. May participate in call as well.
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:

· Graduate of an accredited formal physician assistant training program.
· Current Minnesota PA license.
· Current NCCPA certification.
· Active member in professional PA association preferred.
· Approved or eligible for approval by the Minnesota Board of Medical practice for prescription writing privileges.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant must possess body mobility, coordinated dexterity of hands, ears and eyes. Must possess sensory acuity and verbal ability.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. Assume delegated medical activities from supervising physician. This may include physical examination, history taking, developing comprehensive medical status reports, formulating a tentative medical diagnosis and initiating therapy under medical supervision.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Document pertinent data in acceptable medical form.
2. Perform or assist in routine laboratory or governing techniques as identified in the supervisory agreement on file with the board of Medical Practice.
3. Treat common childhood diseases.
4. Assist in the follow-up of geriatric disorders referred to you by physicians.
5. Prescribe medications for symptoms and temporary pain relief (if eligible).
6. Perform routine therapeutic procedures (i.e., injections, debridement, foreign body removal from skin surfaces, removal of sutures, casting or splinting of sprains, I & D of superficial skin infections) as identified in the supervisory agreement referenced above.
7. Assist with patient / member health maintenance activities.
8. Assist the physician in instituting emergency measures and treatment.
9. Other activities identified in the supervisory agreement referenced above.]]>http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/SAINT-PAUL-Physician-Assistant-Urology-Job-MN-55101/667974/6679746679742010-04-09HealthPartnersAdv Practice Providersfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSaint Paul, MN, US Job ID: 15752
Department: Application Operations Mgmt
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation's "Best Places to Work in Healthcare" by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for a Senior Java/J2EE Developer in our Applications Operations Management team supporting the www.healthpartners.com suite of websites within our Information Services & Technology Department. The successful candidate will function as a team member within the Applications Operation Management Team providing incident management, application analysis and enhancements, application performance management, and production support services.

Required qualifications include:
·Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS or equivalent experience
·5+ years implementing current Java/J2EE technologies with an emphasis on Web Applications
·Demonstrated ability to debug and enhance J2EE web applications
·Release management experience (Weblogic preferred)
·Demonstrated ability with the following J2EE and related technologies: Java, JSPs, Spring Framework, Struts Framework, JDBC, HTML, Servlets, CSS, Tag Libraries, SQL, XML

Preferred qualifications include:
·Experience with the following J2EE and related technologies: Ant, JSTL, JUnit, SOA, Web Services, CVS, JMS, AJAX, Jakarta Commons, JMeter
·Experience with the following products: BEA WebLogic Server 9.2/10.3, Oracle 10G, Linux, Eclipse
·Experience with Application Performance Management tools such as: ClearApp, OpNet, and Mission Control
·Experience with application and environment performance tuning
·Experience performing load simulation and performance analysis
·HealthCare experience
·Experience with .Net a plus

We're looking for a result oriented, self-motivated Sr. Java/J2EE developer with a customer service focus and passion for the job. The successful candidate will have a strong desire to continuously enhance and manage our HealthPartners.com environment. Excellent communication, teamwork, problem solving and customer service skills are a must!

We offer an excellent salary/benefits package, a rewarding environment, and a total commitment to providing exceptional care.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

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Job ID: 16001
Department: Cardiovascular Surgery
City: St. Paul, MN
Location: PS - Regions Hospital & Clinics
Position Type: Full-Time

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Based at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota - one of the Top 100 heart hospitals in the nation - HealthPartners Medical Group's growing cardiovascular surgery team is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular Surgeon to enhance our practice. A strong commitment to growing our program is evidenced by our ongoing investment in key technology. We are the leading provider of DaVinci robotic-assisted cardiac procedures in the market.

Ideal candidates will be board certified with at least 3 years experience, but board eligible graduates with strong endovascular skills are also encouraged to apply. A competitive comp/benefits package, growing volumes, and a desireable practice await you in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Visit www.healthpartners.com and www.regionshospital.com for more information.

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For more information, contact Sandy Lachman at sandy.j.lachman@healthpartners.com.

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Job ID: 15830
Department: AV Primary Care
City: Apple Valley, MN
Location: PS - Apple Valley Clinic
Position Type: Full-Time

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We are actively recruiting a full-time internal medicine physician to join our primary care group at our HealthPartners Apple Valley Clinic. Our current primary care group includes: family medicine, internal medicine and pediatric physicians, along with a family nurse practitioner and physician assistant. Participation in hospital call and rounding are optional. Previous electronic medical record experience is helpful, but not required. We use the Epic electronic medical record system at all of our clinics and admitting hospitals.

HealthPartners Medical Group continues to receive nationally recognized clinical performance and quality awards. We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefit package, paid malpractice, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient-centered care.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact diane.m.collins@healthpartners.com or call Diane at (952) 883-5453; toll-free: (800) 472-4695. EOEmployer

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Job ID: 15833
Department: WBL Primary Care
City: White Bear Lake, MN
Location: PS - White Bear Lake Clinic
Position Type: Full-Time

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We are actively recruiting a full-time internal medicine physician to join our primary care group at our HealthPartners White Bear Lake Clinic. Our current primary care group includes: family medicine, internal medicine and pediatric physicians, along with a physician assistant. Ob/gyn, ortho and behavioral health services are also available onsite. Participation in hospital call and rounding are optional. Previous electronic medical record experience is helpful, but not required. We use the Epic electronic medical record system at all of our clinics and admitting hospitals.

HealthPartners Medical Group continues to receive nationally recognized clinical performance and quality awards. We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefit package, paid malpractice, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient-centered care.

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For additional information, please contact diane.m.collins@healthpartners.com or call Diane at (952) 883-5453; toll-free: (800) 472-4695. EOEmployer

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Job ID: 16247
Department: HealthPartners-Amery
City: Amery, WI
Location: PS - Amery Regional Medical Center
Position Type: Full-Time

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This full time psychiatrist position is based at Amery Regional Medical Center, in northwestern Wisconsin, about one hour from the Minneapolis/St. Paul area (Minnesota). Amery Regional Medical Center is a progressive hospital with a newly developed, state of the art facilty located in Amery, Wisconsin. Position serves as the medical director for a 10 bed inpatient facility for patients (55 years and older); Structured Outpatient Program for Older Adults; and Outpatient Program.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact Lori Fake at 952-883-5337 or 800-472-4695. You may also fax your CV to 952-883-5395.

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Job ID: 16212
Department: CR Primary Care
City: Coon Rapids, MN
Location: PS - Coon Rapids Clinic
Position Type: Full-Time

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Our HealthPartners Coon Rapids Clinic is actively recruiting a BC/BE family medicine physician to join our primary care team. This position is full-time 32 – 36 patient contact hours per week. Hospital call and rounding responsibilities are optional. Electronic medical record experience is preferred but not required. We use the Epic electronic medical record system at all of our clinics and admitting hospitals.

Our current primary care group includes: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pediatric physicians along with a family nurse practitioner. Our admitting hospital is Mercy Hospital, Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

HealthPartners Medical Group continues to receive nationally recognized clinical performance and quality awards. We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefit package, a rewarding practice and a commitment to providing exceptional patient-centered care

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For additional information, please contact diane.m.collins@healthpartners.com or call Diane at (952) 883-5453; toll-free @ (800) 472-4695. EOEmployer

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Job ID: 15834
Department: CO Primary Care
City: St. Paul, MN
Location: PS - Como Clinic
Position Type: Full-Time

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Our HealthPartners Como Clinic is actively recruiting a BC/BE internal medicine physician to join our primary care team. This position is full-time 32 – 36 patient contact hours per week. Hospital call and rounding responsibilities are optional. Electronic medical record experience is preferred but not required. We use the Epic electronic medical record system at all of our clinics and admitting hospitals.

Our current primary care group includes: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Sports Medicine and Pediatric physicians along with family nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Orthopaedics, general surgery and other specialty services are also available onsite. Our admitting hospital is Regions Hospital, St Paul, Minnesota.

HealthPartners Medical Group continues to receive nationally recognized clinical performance and quality awards. We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefit package, a rewarding practice and a commitment to providing exceptional patient-centered care

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For additional information, please contact diane.m.collins@healthpartners.com or call Diane @ (952) 883-5453; toll-free: (800) 472-4695, x3. EOEmployer.

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Job ID: 15835
Department: HSC Seniors & Adult Clinic
City: St. Paul, MN
Location: PS - HP Specialty Center 401
Position Type: Full-Time

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Position Information

Our HealthPartners Adult and Seniors Clinic is actively recruiting a BC/BE internal medicine physician to join our primary care team. This position is full-time 32 – 36 patient contact hours per week. Hospital call and rounding responsibilities are optional. Electronic medical record experience is preferred but not required. We use the Epic electronic medical record system at all of our clinics and admitting hospitals.

Our current primary care group includes: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Geriatric physicians. Our admitting hospital is Regions Hospital, St Paul, Minnesota.

HealthPartners Medical Group continues to receive nationally recognized clinical performance and quality awards. We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefit package, a rewarding practice and a commitment to providing exceptional patient-centered care

Contact Information

For more information please contact diane.m.collins@healthpartners.com or call Diane @ (952) 883-5453; toll-free: (800) 472-4695, x3. EOEmployer

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Department: NCQA/Compliance
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation's "Best Places to Work in Healthcare" by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

HealthPartners is currently seeking a Quality Improvement Consultant to coordinate the planning and implementation of improvement initiatives to ensure high quality care for public program enrollees. This individual will coordinate health plan quality improvement activities impacting Medicaid recipients, collaborate with community agencies and ensure regulatory compliance. This position acts as a consultant to care systems in the development and implementation of quality and utilization improvement processes.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1)Coordinates and manages continuous improvement projects
a)Facilitates quality teams through improvement process
b)Identifies specific opportunities to improve by analyzing available data and information.
c)Collaborates with medical leadership and management to develop plans for improvement.
d)Use quality improvement methods, tools and project management to develop and maintain project support for leadership and team(s)

2)Investigates quality of care concerns, identifies trends and uses data to support provider improvement
a)Defines evaluative strategy for assigned guidelines, clinical studies, clinical indicators or CQI activities collaboratively within teams or groups.
b)Provide consultative support to medical groups to facilitate improvement.
c)Comply with accreditation and regulatory documentation requirements for behavioral health and prevention
d)Support data collection process for clinical indicator and HEDIS performance measurement
e)Established and maintains effective communications with team leaders and members, stakeholders and contacts.
f)Routinely evaluates team performance, compiles reports and monitors progress toward improvement goals

3)Ensures alignment of improvement activities and performance measurement with medical practice guidelines.

4)Actively pursues professional development to continuously enhance knowledge and skills.
a)Understand and acts as consultant to others on regulatory quality expectations.
b)Pursues ongoing continuing education of CQI practice trends and guideline management strategies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Bachelor's degree in health care field.
2.Five or more years experience in health care.
3.Training in total quality management or continuous quality improvement.
4.Experience leading/facilitating quality improvement activities.
5.Experience coaching physicians and managers and staff in team dynamics, quality improvement and managing change.
6.Experience defining data needs and collecting customer and clinical data.
7.Demonstrated analytical skills using computer system (spreadsheets) and ability to apply appropriate basic statistical tool to data.
8.Strong verbal and written communication skills. Group presentation experience.
9.Project management experience.
10.Knowledge of quality standards and regulations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Masters degree
2.Registered Nurse, current license in State of Minnesota
3.Healthcare Quality Certification
4.HMO or Managed Care experience
5.Clinic care or management experience
6.Proficiency in applying statistical methods to problems

We offer an excellent salary/benefits package, a rewarding environment, and a total commitment to providing exceptional care.

For a complete Job Description: and to apply please visit to HealthPartners.jobs, click on Search for Job Opportunities and enter Job ID: 16164.

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Job ID: 15202
Department: Neurosurgery
City: St. Paul, MN
Location: HP - Specialty Center 401
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

Nurse Practitioner Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and formal nurse practitioner program. Masters' required for candidates graduating after 1992.
• Current RN License, Certified or eligible for certification through ANA national exam as ANP, FNP. If without certification, must pass certification exam within 12 months of hire.
• Approved or eligible for approval by the Minnesota Board of Nursing for prescription writing privileges.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must be able to provide own transportation for local travel. May provide service to patients at multiple clinic locations and/or hospital sites.

PREFERRED:

• One-year experience as ANP, FNP.
• Active member in professional nursing association.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Lifting of infants/children and/or adults may be required. No lifting requirements are identified, but the potential for lifting exists. Performing physical examinations, communication with parents/patients and implementing medical or nursing treatments requires adequate vision, hearing and tactile motor skills. Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently.

MAJOR CHALLENGES:

• Understanding and acceptance of role by staff and HealthPartners members.
• Integration into the HealthPartners provider system.
• Maintaining professional identity within the framework of the care unit team.
• Development / Maximizing of Nurse Practitioner Role.

DECISION MAKING:

• Local 113
• MN Board of Nursing sets the definition for nursing practice and licenses NP practice.
• National Certification Organization ex: ANCC which certifies specialty practice.
• Physician mentor collaboration/Medical Department Leadership

POSITION PURPOSE:

Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. As a primary provider, the Nurse Practitioner (ANP, FNP) provides a source of entry for the patient into the healthcare system through identification and management of healthcare of individuals and families (consistent with description of practice of certifying specialty). Care provided emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention, as well as diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. The nurse practitioner works autonomously as well as in collaboration with his/her physician mentor, according to HP and ICSI Guidelines. Patients are encouraged to be responsible for their own health behavior through education, support and involvement in their plan of care.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

I. Assess the health status of individuals / families as appropriate.

II. Develop and Implement "Plan of Care" in collaboration with patient.

III. Collaborate and coordinate with other health professionals as appropriate.

IV. Maintain and improve professional practice.

I. Assess the health status of individuals / families as appropriate

1. A complete health history is obtained and documented.
2. Patient's perception of problem is elicited.
3. A complete, accurate physical examination is performed and documented.
4. Appropriate screening and diagnostic tests are ordered and evaluated.
5. A problem list is developed.
6. Wellness and risk factors are identified.
7. Identify variations from norms and diagnose common health problems and diseases.

II. Develop and implement plan of care

1. Sets goals and plans mutually acceptable to patient and provider.
2. Prescribe variety of modalities to meet wellness and illness needs, including but not limited to medication, nutrition, exercise and traditional nursing treatments.
3. Manage wellness and illness needs according to HP and ICSI Guidelines.
4. Teach and support positive self-care activities including problem solving and selection of treatment alternatives.
5. Provide health counseling and emotional support throughout care.
6. Interventions are chosen which will promote the patient's participation in his/her own care to the greatest possible extent.
7. Evaluate the process and outcome of management plan and modify the plan as appropriate.

III. Collaborate and coordinate with other health professionals as appropriate

1. Discriminate between situations requiring independent management, collaborative management with physician and immediate or further referral.
2. Collaborate with physician when unusual incidents or changes in patient's condition occur.
3. Coordinate care involving other healthcare providers.
4. Make appropriate referrals.
5. Function as a mentor, resource and educator for other staff members.

IV. Maintain and improve professional practice

1. Recommendations for improving care are made.
2. Maintain professional competency by remaining current in continuing education activities.
3. Arrange for periodic meetings with physician mentor.
4. Maintain current licensure and certification.
5. Incorporate current research into practice to improve practice.
6. Participate in peer review activities.
7. Receive yearly performance evaluation.
8. Practice in accordance with national standards of practice.
9. Appropriate documentation of care is done according to HP standards.
10. Participate in appropriate task forces for committees.

Physician Assistant Certified Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• Graduate of an accredited formal physician assistant training program.
• Current Minnesota PA license.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Active member in professional PA association preferred.
• Approved or eligible for approval by the Minnesota Board of Medical practice for prescription writing privileges.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant must possess body mobility, coordinated dexterity of hands, ears and eyes. Must possess sensory acuity and verbal ability.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. Assume delegated medical activities from supervising physician. This may include physical examination, history taking, developing comprehensive medical status reports, formulating a tentative medical diagnosis and initiating therapy under medical supervision.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Document pertinent data in acceptable medical form.
2. Perform or assist in routine laboratory or governing techniques as identified in the supervisory agreement on file with the board of Medical Practice.
3. Treat common childhood diseases.
4. Assist in the follow-up of geriatric disorders referred to you by physicians.
5. Prescribe medications for symptoms and temporary pain relief (if eligible).
6. Perform routine therapeutic procedures (i.e., injections, debridement, foreign body removal from skin surfaces, removal of sutures, casting or splinting of sprains, I & D of superficial skin infections) as identified in the supervisory agreement referenced above.
7. Assist with patient / member health maintenance activities.
8. Assist the physician in instituting emergency measures and treatment.
9. Other activities identified in the supervisory agreement referenced above.

Additional Information

Qualified candidates must have 1-2 years PA-C or NP work experience. Neurosurgical or orthopaedic spine experience is also required; operating room experience is preferred. Position will work varied hours Monday - Friday seeing clinic patients at our Specialty Center, consulting and rounding on inpatient units at Regions Hospital and other Twin Cities' hospitals, and assisting in the OR.

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Job ID: 16256
Department: SP Administration
City: St. Paul, MN
Location: HP - St. Paul Clinic
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Business Hours
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, with patients and the community, is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of nation's “best places to work in health care” by Modern Healthcare Magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for a Care Delivery Supervisory to provide leadership in our busy St. Paul clinic. The Care Delivery Supervisor provides leadership, direction, organization and administration of daily clinic operations in the patient care and ancillary services areas. This position works in collaboration with the Business Systems Supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of a Bachelor of Sciences or Arts degree program or health related field
Or six years of full time clinical nursing experience.
• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Minnesota
• Two (2) years of staff supervisory experience
• Two (2) years of leadership/management experience with a health care team
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Demonstrated effective project management skills
• Ability to manage resources and staff with budget requirements
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Basic computer knowledge and ability
• Customer service experience with demonstrated strength in communication skills in dealing with patient/public contacts
• Ability to lead, mentor and motivate employees.
• Ability to understand, implement and monitor care improvement, patient service and access data and processes.

ACCOUNTABILITIES: (Key roles, responsibilities & functions for this position)

1. Supervision of care delivery staff including:
• Performing annual performance reviews
• Reviewing work for quality improvement purposes
• Monitoring daily staffing issues including vacation and sick time
• Monitoring and providing feedback to staff to ensure consistent application of HPMG & C and HealthPartners policy and procedures
• Promoting development of staffing skill levels
• Hiring, coaching, discipline and dismissal of staff
• Training and monitoring job functions
• Holding staff accountable for providing excellent patient service

2. Patient Service:
• Acts as an effective, consistent role model of Service Excellence; exemplifying courtesy, compassion, and responsiveness to all customers.
• Demonstrates that the patient is put first at every opportunity.
• Talks “service” routinely in order to reinforce a service orientation mind-set.
• Looks for instances of missed opportunities in which employees could have better met customer needs; constructively brings such to their attention and coaches on ways to improve.
• Identifies training and staff development needs for employees as related to service skills.
• Holds self and employees accountable for meeting high standards of service toward all customers.
• Understands and accepts the philosophy that customer complaints and feedback are gifts to our organization.
• Actively listens to patients/member/families who have concerns about their care of service, seeking to understand each situation through the eyes of the patient.
• Documents such concerns and ensures that appropriate investigation and responses occur.
• Identifies trends affecting patient satisfaction, and works with the local clinic or the larger HPMG and Clinics to resolve such trends.

• Works with staff and other supervisors to identify opportunities to improve patient satisfaction
• Includes patient satisfaction discussion at staff meetings, reviewing patient feedback with staff and setting improvement priorities.
• Cooperates and collaborates with the HPMG and Clinics leadership regarding the rollout of service excellence initiatives.

3. Quality and Data:
• Works in collaboration with other clinic supervisors, providers, front-line staff and organizational departments to design, implement and evaluate care delivery initiatives.
• Uses quality management tools and measurements to monitor standards, processes, and outcomes of care.
• Works in collaboration with other clinic supervisors, providers, front-line staff and organizational departments to review and interpret quality management data feedback and then make appropriate changes to improve outcomes of care.
• Facilitates meetings in the clinic to gather input and provide feedback to other clinic supervisors, providers and front-line staff regarding care initiatives and outcomes of care.
• Actively participates in the creation, update and ongoing testing of business continuity and disaster recovery planning and preparation.

4. Financial:
• Plans, develops and monitors the budget for their area of responsibility
• Works collaboratively with the Manager, Chief of Professional Services and other supervisors to ensure optimal revenue capture
• Authorizes expenditures for their area of responsibility.
• Acts as a responsible steward of resources including time, materials, supplies and property.

5. Job Functions Specific to this Position:
• Medical supplies
• Medical equipment
• Sterilization processes
• Ancillary staff services/staff
• Local 113 expert
• Other jobs as assigned

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

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Job ID: 16407
Department: Consumer Health Solutions
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Vice President & Medical Director, Health Initiatives. This role will provide medical direction and leadership for health plan sales, marketing and product development. HealthPartners family of organizations serves more than 1.25 million people in our health plans, with 888,000 medical members and 362,000 dental members. HealthPartners is among the top 25 best private health plans in the nation and the top ranked plan in Minnesota according to U.S. News & World Report/NCQA “America's Best Health Insurance Plans 2009-2010.”

At HealthPartners we embrace our values of respect, integrity, passion and teamwork that form a culture of partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation's “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Business Development:
1. Work collaboratively with the Sr. Vice President, Sales and sales team to achieve sales membership goals and objectives.
2. Serve as medical director for key accounts meeting with customers and national consultants, and demonstrating strong knowledge of HealthPartners programs and services including health improvement and disease management capabilities, pay for performance and other provider strategies.
3. Analyze key account experience (claims and benefits), translate and recommend strategies to improve work force health and productivity and reduce medical or dental trend.
4. Develop relationships with national consultants and keep abreast of marketplace developments.
5. Guide medical directors assigned to support sales and key accounts and provide leadership, training and development to the medical director team to understand client needs and develop solutions for customers.

Internal Collaboration:
1. Serve on the health plan medical director team providing guidance and insight on issues impacting the organization.
2. Translate and share learnings from client interactions with internal audiences to increase corporate sensitivity to market dynamics and external customer needs.
3. Build relationships with key Vice Presidents and departments to champion change, innovation and transformation for the health plan, particularly in support of key accounts. These efforts should include collaboration to:
a. Develop products, programs and services responsive to purchasers and individuals;
b. Refine employer reporting capabilities;
c. Enhance health improvement, disease management, care management, or medical management programs to positively effect medical trend;
d. Enhance worksite health programs and services, including Well@Work clinics;
e. Support development of new delivery models to support our customers, members and patients.
4. Chair Benefits Steering Committee
5. Other duties as assigned.

External Collaboration:
1. Represent HealthPartners in external forums, locally and nationally, to build visibility, develop relationships and generate sales.
2. Serve as medical spokesperson for HealthPartners health plan regarding health implementation, disease management, worksite health, sales, marketing and product strategies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Education: MD degree
2. Experience: at least two years experience in medical leadership for a health plan, TPA, or equivalent, which must include at least one year experience of direct account interaction or work with human resources or finance representatives of large employer clients.
3. Licensure: valid, current license to practice medicine in the U.S. (any state)
4. Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills
5. Working knowledge of computer productivity software including Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
6. Strong quantitative skills
7. Strong teamwork, customer service orientation
8. Able to travel a moderate amount both in and out-of-state.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Additional education and/or training in business, marketing, etc. (e.g., MBA, etc.)
2. Five years experience in medical leadership for a health plan, TPA or equivalent, including at least two years of direct account interaction or work with large employer clients.

DECISION-MAKING:
1. This position is responsible for medical director account service and is involved in decisions regarding sales account strategy, product development and market initiatives.
2. Operates with a high degree of independence in the execution of agreed upon strategies. Broad latitude in directing and influencing use of resources to achieve results.

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits package.

For immediate, confidential consideration, apply by February 24, 2010 at HealthPartners.jobs. Click Job Opportunities under the general Career Opportunities section, and Search for Job ID # 16407. For further information or questions regarding this position, please contact Jill Turck 952-883-5630 or Jill.K.Turck@HealthPartners.com

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Job ID: 16434
Department: Prof Services Network Mgmt
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday through Friday.
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community, recently helped us become one of the nation's “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” according to Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

We are currently seeking a Manager, Provider Relations and Contracting. This position will have two major areas of focus:

• Managing and coaching a team of 8-12 Service Specialists that will directly report to this position. The Service Specialist team is responsible for managing the daily operations of contracts, provider customer service, researching and answering provider questions and maintaining provider information.
• Managing HealthPartners strategic relationships with assigned providers including provider contracting, financial analysis, operations management, development of strategic partnerships and coordination with HealthPartners and Contracted Medical Groups.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Establish and maintain positive contractual and strategic relationships between HealthPartners and its network of providers.
• Develop and implement network contracting strategies consistent with HealthPartners overall objectives.
• Develop and implement sound reimbursement methodology for providers.
• Negotiate contract terms with providers.
• Work with government programs management to ensure compliance with Medicare product requirements and regulations.
• Create product specific networks as directed by HealthPartners indicatives.
• Coordinate communications between the Health Plan, primary care, specialty and institutional providers.
• Manage the day-to-day operational needs related to providers.
• Perform project management duties for a variety of projects designed to enhance strategic contracted partnerships and services for the Health Plan, contracted clinic systems, HealthPartners Medical Group and Regions Hospital.
• Investigate, mediate and resolve inquiries regarding the delivery of care by providers.
• Provide support to the Quality Utilization Management Department in analyzing provider trends and developing action plans to effect change

This position requires a bachelor's degree in health care administration, business administration or a related field along with seven years of experience working in the health care industry with at least three years working with provider relations and provider contract negotiations. Previous management experience is required along with strong analytical and financial modeling skills. The ability to develop and evaluate contracting strategies is necessary.

HealthPartners is an equal opportunity employer. For more information and to apply, go to www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job ID 16434.]]>http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/BLOOMINGTON-Manager-Provider-Relations-&-Contracting-Job-MN-55420/718416/7184167184162010-04-09HealthPartnersProf Services Network Mgmtfull-timeUSDstarting0BSBloomington, MN, US
Job ID: 16421
Department: CO Pharmacy
City: St. Paul, MN
Location: HP - Como Clinic
Position Type: On Call
Anticipated Work Schedule: Actual hours will vary to cover vacations, holidays, and sick calls
Hrs/Pay Period: 0

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, with patients and the community, is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of nation's “best places to work in health care” by Modern Healthcare Magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician II. The purpose of this position is to provide service excellence with patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. This is a Customer Service position, which presents a first impression of HPMG&C pharmacy services and staff. Support pharmacies in delivery of timely, accurate and professional pharmacy services to members and staff and resolves customer concerns positively.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED TESTING:

• None

REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or GED
• Completion of accredited Pharmacy Technical program or six-months comparable pharmacy technician experience.
• State Registration
• Knowledge of drugs and drug categories
• Six-months computer and keyboard experience including pharmacy systems
• Good oral communication skills
• Good written communication skills
• Detail orientation
• Six-months customer service experience
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Basic mathematics aptitude

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Accept new prescriptions from members, inquire about medication allergies and obtain address from patient. Gather other information, as necessary, such as member number, birth date, and phone number, if not already included. Make sure name and medical record numbers are accurate and legible. Inform Pharmacist immediately of any interactions flagged by the computer system for Pharmacist intervention. Updates patient records regarding medication allergies and disease states.

2. Accurately enter new prescriptions in accordance to applicable formulary, special approval or prior authorization, ensuring all necessary information is complete and in conjunction with coverage limitations and eligibility, as indicated by the computer system.

3. Receive member refill request by telephone, automated refill line, recorded message, or by patient at the pharmacy window. Enter refill request into the computer system in order for the computer to generate prescription labels. Route computer generated action request to provider if no refills are authorized. Contact physician's office if approval is required for refills outside of the HPMG&C system.

4. Adjudicates prescription claims for payment in accordance with Plan provisions, policies and procedures.

5. Researches and makes necessary changes to rejected claims, which could include the need to determine benefit coverage through interpretation of Plan provisions.

6. Receive action request or telephone refill approvals from physicians. Enter information into the computer, including authorizing physician, number of refills authorized, or refusal of refill.

7. Attach documentation to allow physicians to meet Drug Utilization Reports initiatives or to notify them of the need of prior approval from pharmacy administration before filling prescription.

8. Identify and edit prescription entries due to changes or entry error.

9. Enter third-party information for the computer to process. If prescription claim is rejected, problem-solve and make necessary changes. If claim still does not process, call help line or refer claim to a Pharmacist.

10. Fill prescriptions and injectable orders for stations under the direction and/or verification of pharmacists. Fill and label prescriptions in containers appropriately. Provide warning labels and USPDI (United States Pharm Drug Info) leaflets as indicated by the computer.

11. Prepare compounded medications, including but not limited to topical products, suppositories, and allergy serums under the direction of the pharmacist. Initiates and maintains patient profiles, prepares Chemo therapeutic agents, antibiotics and IV drugs under the direction of a Pharmacist.

12. Prepackage prescription drugs and maintain log under the direction /verification of a Pharmacist.

13. Package prescriptions to mail to patients and enclose bill as necessary.

14. Verify member/patient status on clinic computer systems. Access EPIC to view patient's co-pay, if necessary.

15. Enter appropriate transaction into the cash register, collect co-payment from member, make change if indicated, and transfer filled prescription to member.

16. Sell over-the-counter items.

17. Accept miscellaneous payments for rental/sales of medical supplies, if dispensed by the pharmacy.

18. Maintain sufficient stock levels of all medications including over the counter items, special order and controlled substances, as indicated by the computer system and/or shelf levels. Maintains communication with vendors to problem solve delays, substitution and quantity discrepancies.

19. Maintain records of controlled substances in accordance to State Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations.

20. Do daily ordering of over-the-counter items and prescription drugs, as generated by the computer system, orders office supplies and assist in automated inventory. Reconcile orders with invoices. If applicable, authorizes payment for orders.

21. Stock shelves and assists with general housekeeping.

22. Return damaged and overstocked medications, complete credit paperwork, and prepare for return to appropriate vendor.

23. Run daily reports on prescriptions in pending action status and do follow-up.

24. Total cash register, count money, reconcile and balance daily ledger including reconciliation of checks and charges. Prepare paperwork for finance department and deposit for courier pickup.

25. Generate computer-generated profiles for patients at patient's request as per confidentiality guidelines.

26. File prescriptions to be kept in pharmacy.

27. Box prescriptions and action requests to be shipped for storage.

28. Assist in training and retraining of Pharmacy Technical Assistants.

29. Assist in the computer training of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technical Assistants and other staff as necessary.

30. Adhere to HPMG&C patient service standards.

31. Adhere to Pharmacy Department Quality Assurance Standards as directed by the Pharmacist staff and Pharmacist-in-Charge.

32. Professionally interact with customers. Positively resolve customer concerns.

33. Proficiently operate EPIC, Pharmacy and financial computer systems, and vendor ordering systems.

34. Maintains files of original written prescriptions to be kept as legal documents.

35. Perform other duties as directed by the Pharmacist-in-Charge, pharmacists and management.

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

EOE

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Job ID: 16350
Department: SP Pharmacy
City: St. Paul, MN
Location: HP - St. Paul Clinic
Position Type: On Call
Anticipated Work Schedule: This is an on call position that may include some nights and weekends
Hrs/Pay Period: 0

Job Description:

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Job ID: 15930
Department: Health Informatics
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Regular business hours.
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation's “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

We are seeking a Senior Analyst to join our Health Informatics area. This rewarding and challenging position will provide leadership in gathering, interpreting and summarizing complex data to help facilitate corporate decision-making. Strong measurement skills will be required to quantify the numerous components of health care such as price, utilization and illness burden, etc. This position will also need to leverage available classification tools such as the ACG's, ETG's, DRG's and CPT's.

Primary responsibilities include:
• Gather and interpret requirements and translate them into deliverables which meet the needs of business customers
• Consult in the design and implementation of trend analyses, program evaluations and other data analysis in Health Informatics and HealthPartners
• Analyze, interpret, and communicate information and present results in formats that facilitate decisions and actions while applying statistical tests and models
• Project manage cross functional tasks that require coordination of multiple team members to deliver and maintain a quality product

This position requires previous experience programming, project management, relational databases within the healthcare industry and a strong analytical skill set. The ideal candidate will possess a background in health care data analysis and statistics with a technical background in SAS and\or SQL. A college degree is required, preferably a Master's in Statistics, Math, Health Care Management, Health Economics, or other related analytical discipline.

HealthPartners is nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care and we offer an excellent salary and benefits package.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job ID 15930.

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Job ID: 16007
Department: WEB & New Media Marketing
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Regular business hours.
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation's “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

HealthPartners is seeking a Web Business analyst who is creative and has a strong attention to detail to work with HealthPartners internal customers to translate business needs into web solutions. You will have an opportunity to work with a great team to create innovative solutions that improve the web experience and provide real value to health care consumers and partners.

In this position, your key responsibilities will focus on developing business and usability requirements for key web and new media initiatives. To accomplish this, you will:

• Work closely with HealthPartners internal customers to develop business requirements and use cases for web applications.
• Coordinate the development of web experience with internal web designers, developers and content specialists.
• Bring strong analytical skills and a programmer's mindset to your work.
• Successfully lead and advocate for superior user experience.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• At least 3 years direct experience working as a business analyst on web and interactive projects.
• A creative thinker and a great collaborator who is comfortable working in both business and IT environments.
• Strong project management skills and solid web experience.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong experience negotiating with key stakeholders in a large organization to deliver the best possible product within the technical, time and budgetary restraints of the project.
• Solid background in web technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

HealthPartners is nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care and we offer an excellent salary and benefits package. HealthPartners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.jobs and search for Job ID 16007.

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Job ID: 16410
Department: Health Plan Pharmacy Admin
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, General Business Hours.
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, with patients and the community, is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of nation's “best places to work in health care” by Modern Healthcare Magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacy Manager to work out of the corporate office in Bloomington. To provide management and supervision of the delivery and appropriate use of pharmaceuticals to health plan members including self-administered, in-clinic and home infusion specialty products. To develop and support pharmacy quality and utilization improvement programs and clinical pharmacy services, and to provide specialized clinical expertise, education, clinical research, and related duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITIES: (Key roles, responsibilities & functions for this position)
(For supervisory position – indicate positions/departments supervised)
• Directs the delivery of clinical pharmacy services and programs that improve the triple aim (health, experience and affordability).
• Develops and implements strategies for trend management including specialty pharmaceuticals for all sites of administration, including self-administered, in-clinic and home care.
• Provides specialized clinical pharmacy expertise including participation on disease management teams, screening of appropriateness of drug therapy, patient education, and active input into the selection of cost-effective pharmaceuticals.
• Participates as a member of health plan and medical group committees or subcommittees (e.g., Pharmacy and therapeutics, Institutional Review Board, etc.).
• Provides oversight and maximizes the value of vendor relationships (e.g. specialty pharmacy)
• Designs, develops and/or supports the development of best practice guidelines and appropriate use criteria for pharmaceuticals for review by the Pharmacy Quality and Utilization Improvement Committee, P&T Committee and Medical Policy Committee.
• Conducts or assists in conducting DUR/DUE studies and monitors and coordinates DUR/DUE activities and initiatives.
• Assist in the monitoring of adverse drug reactions and assists in the development of disease management outcome parameters to assess the impact of medications in the treatment of specific disease states.
• Provides supervision and training to clinical staff pharmacists.
• Develops written policies and procedures for the delivery of clinical pharmacy services.
• Supervises and participates in the education of pharmacy students and postdoctoral residents.
• Provides education to pharmacists, nurses and physicians.
• Participates in applied clinical pharmacy research.
• Prepares and presents new drug reviews and therapeutic class reviews for the HealthPartners P&T Committee.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: (Minimum qualifications needed for this position)
• Bachelor's degree or Pharm. D from a recognized school of pharmacy
• Licensure in the State of Minnesota as a pharmacist.
• Five (5) years of clinical pharmacy experience or successful completion of one or two years specialized post-doctoral residency/fellowship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Two (2) years of supervisor/management experience.
• BPS certification preferred.
• Knowledge of managed care pharmacy practice.
• Knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.
• Knowledge of pathophysiology and therapeutic disease states commonly found in ambulatory patients.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong DUR/DUE experience and clinical research experience
• Computer and software literate.
• Ability to conduct literature searches, to interpret and incorporate into medical proactive.
• Ability to implement changes and develop innovative roles.
• Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to obtain cooperation among multiple stakeholders
• Ability to interpret data and generate reports.

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

EOE

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Job ID: 16566
Department: Pharmacy Customer Service
City: Eden Prairie, MN
Location: HP - Eden Prairie Office Building
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday through Fridays 8 hours per day. Occasional weekends may be required.
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, patients and the community helped us to earn a place on the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal's List of the Twin Cities Great Places to Work. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for a Customer Service Manager to work in the HealthPartners Central Pharmacy location in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The manager is responsible for the daily running and management of customer service through the effective use of resources with responsibility for meeting and setting customer service targets as well as planning areas of improvement or development.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Manages and directs all aspects of the customer service operations.
2. Implements and reviews customer service policies and procedures.
3. Forecasts volumes of calls and staffing requirements.
4. Acts as liaison, builds and maintains relationships with other business leaders and customers.
5. Develops, monitors and manages production and service standards for staff.
6. Supports and manages departmental and organizational change.
7. Works with supervisors, team leaders, staff and other areas to gather information and resolve issues.
8. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of industry developments and involvement in networks.
9. Develops and oversees the monitoring of calls to improve quality and minimize errors.
10. Plans and develops staff recruitment.
11. Coaches, motivates and retains staff and coordinates bonus, reward and incentive schemes.
12. Monitors productivity of customer service department and generate reports to demonstrate their results.
13. Creates reports, identifies trends and analyzes customer service inquiries and complaints.
14. Recommends service recovery strategies.
15. Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency between work units.
16. Ensures staff compliance with HIPAA, Corporate Integrity and other regulatory requirements and agencies.
17. Represents HealthPartners in responding to escalated, potentially sensitive or politically motivated customers. This includes responding to customers on behalf of HealthPartners executive staff including the CEO. Improper handling of such cases can result in negative publicity or loss of business.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Six years in contact center supervisory and management related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven record for motivating, coaching and developing employees.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex problems.
• Advanced human relation and leadership skills.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated skill in planning, organizing and time management.
• Ability to make logical decisions independently and meet deadlines.
• Computer/PC knowledge.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to be financially astute and show that the contact center is more than a cost center.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Experience in a union environment.
• A detailed understanding of mail order and retail pharmacy industry.
• A detailed understanding of contact center technology.

DECISION-MAKING:
• The incumbent must have the ability to work and make logical decisions independently with potential high dollar and customer health impacts.

DIMENSIONS:
This position is located in Central Pharmacy Services (CPS). The incumbent is responsible for providing aggregate data and information about pharmacy customer issues in a timely and diplomatic manner to CPS management and other corporate departments.
Customer Service Supervisor(s) will report to this position with indirect responsibility for 25+ Customer Service/Pharmacy Technicians. A major challenge of this position is developing subordinates so that excellent customer service is provided to all customers. The incumbent must develop and change workflow procedures and administration policies to meet industry service standards.
Effectiveness is measured by the quality provided by team members to both internal and external customers. Through their efforts, all communications, both oral and written, are accurate, professional and efficiently handled. The team serves as one of many “windows” to the organization.

MAJOR CHALLENGES:
• Flexibility to manage a variety of job functions and changing priorities.
• Ability to meet the needs of numerous customers (members/patients, providers, staff, management staff and union representatives).
• Remaining current on system enhancements, CPS and departmental procedures.
• Developing effective working relationship with people throughout the organization in order to achieve objectives.

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

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Job ID: 16526
Department: Health Plan QUI
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Hrs/Pay Period: 64

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation's “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

We are currently seeking an experienced RN (prefer BSN) for our current Utilization Review Coordinator/ Medical Policy Coordinator. This individual will be responsible for:
1. Authorizations in prospective, concurrent review, retrospective review and ongoing management for outpatient/inpatient medical, mental health, chemical health, home health care and skilled nursing facilities.
2. Researching, reviewing and making timely coverage recommendations based on medical appropriateness, for all products, while maintaining the integrity of each product line.
3. Applying clinical skills and expertise in conjunction with established medical criteria, member eligibility and benefit coverage information, in the review of prior authorization requests, to ensure high quality, cost effective care.
4. Maintaining a thorough and comprehensive understanding of regulations, member contracts, product lines, HealthPartners policies and procedures in order to serve as a resource for providers, members and internal departments.
5. Analyzing and evaluating technologies and developing coverage criteria to be used for benefit determinations.
6. Serves as subject matter expert on complex medical management issues for internal and external customers.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Responsible for assessing, monitoring and authorizing services for inpatient, outpatient, home health care and skilled nursing facilities utilizing thorough knowledge of multiple criteria sets and products.
2. Responsible for making coverage determinations and communicating relevant information to physicians, providers and members to facilitate utilization management, coordination of care and assist in the claims adjudication process.
3. Responsible for providing member specific utilization management and facilitate discharge planning based on needs of member with attention to complex cases to include communication between physician, family, social services, providers and vendor to result in appropriate resource utilization while maintaining quality and continuity of care.
4. Responsible for maintaining knowledge of community resources and health plan programs
5. Perform critical analysis of risk with complex member issues and coverage decisions and report as appropriate to HealthPartners Medical Director.
6. Responsible for coordinating medical/mental health care between networks, in-plan/out-of-plan contracts.
7. Responsible for preparing documentation and consulting with the Medical Director for all potential denials of an admission, continued stay or outpatient service that does not meet medical necessity or HealthPartners criteria. Decision for denial is within the Medical Director role.
8. Responsible for accurately interpreting and correctly applying benefits, networks and product variances and clearly communicating such to members, providers and internal departments.
9. Acts as a liaison between internal and external customers; Marketing, Sales, Claims, Member Services, Nurse Navigators and clinics to resolve systems/process issues.
10. Collaboratively define implementation plans for compliance with regulatory Utilization Management requirements, policies and procedures.
11. Responsible for determining medical necessity, appropriateness and effectiveness of services requested using established medical coverage criteria and guidelines, contacting appropriate physician consultants and medical directors as appropriate.
12. Responsible for timely and comprehensive medical review with concise documentation of pertinent facts, decisions and rationale and facilitation of resolution to appeals of “urgently needed, not yet rendered services” in compliance with state regulations.
13. Responsible for producing consistent, sound and defensible coverage decisions, according to established departmental and policies and procedures.
14. Efficiently and accurately communicate coverage decisions to members, providers and medical groups, following timelines established by regulations and accreditory standards.
15. Thorough understanding of Health Plan's infrastructure and ability to apply this knowledge to coordinate all aspects of decision making needed to complete complex reviews.
16. Evaluate and analyze available literature on new and existing technologies to determine safety and effectiveness. Coordinate and facilitate input from physician consultants and other resources (i.e., Sales & Marketing, Legal etc.). Summarize information and present to Medical Director for coverage decision.
17. Review and edit responses to Member Appeals and MDH (Minnesota Department of Health) inquiries as requested by the Appeals area.
18. Organize and present in-services and orientation sessions for new and existing customers on coverage policies and medical review process.
19. Ability to abstract pertinent clinical findings and appropriately apply to corresponding clinical criteria.
20. Identify and appropriately inform Manager and Supervisor of sensitive or complex cases.
21. Evaluate, research, and update coverage criteria as assigned.
22. Requires thorough knowledge of state and federal regulatory statutes, accreditation standards and primary care contracts as they pertain to shared risk with plan.
23. Able to negotiate, resolve or redirect when appropriate issues pertaining to differences in expectations of coverage, eligibility and appropriateness of treatment recommendation.
24. Maintains a thorough and comprehensive understanding of state and federal regulations, accreditation standards and member contracts in order to ensure compliance.
25. Develop and maintain positive, effective working relationships with Medical Directors, physicians, vendors managed care offices and other customers.
26. Maintain confidentiality of case information.
27. Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Currently licensed Registered Nurse preferably B.S.N.
2. 5 years of experience as an RN in medical/surgical, critical care, home care, or equivalent knowledge of current hospital and clinical care processes
3. Experience in utilization review, utilization management, quality review or discharge planning
4. Excellent nursing assessment skills
5. Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
6. Excellent problem identification/problem solving and follow through skills
7. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments within workload
8. Ability to function independently and take independent action, within the scope of job responsibilities.
9. Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
10. Ability to deal with change and ambiguity

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Experience in managed care environment
2. Experience in mental health/chemical health environment
3. Experience in utilization review, utilization management, quality review or discharge planning
4. Experience in working with established criteria to determine medical necessity and appropriateness of care
5. Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity in research methodologies and ability to interpret medical literature.
6. Computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, data base management
7. Bachelor of Science in Nursing

We offer an excellent salary/benefits package, a rewarding environment, and a total commitment to providing exceptional care.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

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Job ID: 16509
Department: Health Plan Case Mgmt
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation's “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

We currently have an exciting new opportunity for RN Supervisor of Disease and Case Management. This Nurse Supervisor will provide leadership and supervision for a team of RN and Dietitian Case Managers/Care Coordinators, including hiring, orientation, performance monitoring and staff development in order to effectively meet the goals of the program. Provide day-to-day consultation and support to staff with questions, issues, and challenging cases. Monitor the work and workload of all team members, including case audits and reports to identify opportunities for coaching and/or quality improvement. Lead Quality Improvement and process improvement activities at the individual team level and across teams.

This Disease and Case Management team provides telephone-based services, including outreach, assessment, engagement, education, counseling, self-management support, and care integration for individuals in the chronic disease and case management program.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Leadership:
1. Build effective relationships throughout the department and with other partners in care, and inspire staff to achieve excellence in the daily operations of Case Management.
2. Embrace change. Create an environment that encourages creativity, independence, and willingness to change in Case Management team members.
3. Consistently apply HealthPartners organizational and department values (missions / vision / initiatives) and continuous quality improvement principles in relationships, daily work, and program supervision.

Member Focus:
1. Ensure all staff, processes and programs are member-focused, resulting in high levels of member/patient/family, colleague and team member satisfaction.
2. Thorough knowledge of how to access and understand member benefits / coverage / payor information.

Relationship and Team Building:
1. Establish and maintain good working relationships within Case Management Department, with other HealthPartners departments, to facilitate excellence in Case Management processes and outcomes.
2. Create and maintain a cohesive Case Management team by facilitating a collaborative, respectful, diverse environment.

Program Supervision and Evaluation:
1. Become an expert on all program workflows and regulatory elements, seeking additional education as needed.
2. Evaluate current processes to identify needs and opportunities to improve the Case Management program.
3. Work with Program Manager, Case Management, to ensure implementation of new department programs and initiatives in a timely and effective manner.
4. Work with Program Manager to ensure compliance with Medicare / Medicaid contract requirements and regulations.
5. Monitor for education/training needs. Once identified, facilitate implementation of training for appropriate staff.
6. Review and consult on complex cases as identified by program criteria.

Staff Selection and Development:
1. Provide supervision, guidance, coaching, and development of staff.
2. Provide ongoing performance feedback to staff members, and complete annual reviews on a timely basis.
3. Complete one on one meeting and site visits with staff to evaluate performance to ensure compliance with Case Management policies and procedures promoting consistency with care coordination activities.
4. Recruit and select new staff in coordination with Program Manager, Case Management.
5. Orient new staff with ongoing evaluation of orientation process.
6. Monitor staffing and recommend adjustments to Program Manager as needed.
7. Promote staff development in assignment of special projects, ongoing independent study, education-related professional activities, and professional affiliations to maintain and increase knowledge in the areas of Case Management.
8. Review feedback from Patient Satisfaction Surveys and Service Recovery logs and share this with staff including coaching as appropriate.

Communication:
1. Communicate with members, families, physicians and staff to facilitate successful daily operations of the Case Management Program.
2. Maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with department and corporate policies.
3. Collaborate with internal departments, according to co-management principles for patient-centered care.

Technology:
1. Maintain knowledge of and effectively use automated applications and systems.
2. Understand the data and reports available to maximize their use and value.
3. Implement strategies to ensure efficiency and productivity through proficient use of automated systems by Case Management staff.

Personal Development:
1. Participate in ongoing independent study, education-related professional activities, and professional affiliations to maintain and increase knowledge in the areas of Case Management.

Other Duties:
1. Participate in various committees, task forces, projects, and quality improvement teams, as needed and assigned.
2. Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Registered Nurse with current license in the State of Minnesota (BSN preferred)
2. Certification as a CCM, CMC or equivalent certification, with achievement of certification within 18 months of employment.
3. Minimum of 3 years clinical practice experience working with disease management
4. Minimum of 3 years experience in case management.
5. Demonstrated effective leadership and supervisory skills.
6. High level of expertise in written, oral, and interpersonal communication.
7. Demonstrated skill in effective use and management of automated medical management systems.
8. Demonstrated ability to function independently and cooperatively.
9. Understanding of healthcare and/or HMO industry.
10. Demonstrated experience in hiring, orientation, coaching, and team building of professional staff.
11. Demonstrated flexibility and organization.
12. Demonstrated appropriate decision making under challenging situations.

We offer an excellent salary/benefits package, a rewarding environment, and a total commitment to providing exceptional care.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

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Job ID: 16508
Department: HPD DM Operations
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation's “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

We currently have an exciting new opportunity for RN Manager of Disease and Case Management. This Nurse Manager role will develop and manage successful, innovative, and member-centered Case/Disease Management programs; to assure strategic alignment of program activity; and to achieve annual goals and objectives. In addition, will provide innovative, dynamic, and service oriented leadership for supervisors and staff in the Case/Disease Management programs. The Nurse Manager will act as a clinical, program, and fiscal consultant for all members of the team regarding complex issues as they relate to Case/Disease Management.

This Disease and Case Management team provides telephone-based services, including outreach, assessment, engagement, education, counseling, self-management support, and care integration for individuals in the chronic disease and case management program.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1) Leadership
a) Represents the case/disease management programs across the organization to ensure that the services are coordinated with strategic initiatives across the enterprise.
b) Builds effective relationships, inspires others to achieve excellence, embraces change, and creates the willingness to change in others.
c) Consistently applies the corporate values of HealthPartners in relationships, daily work, and program management.
d) Designs practices, processes, and procedures which allow managing from a distance.
e) Ensures that all staff receive regular performance feedback and a timely performance evaluation; collaborates with Senior Leadership regarding staff budget and compensation.
2) Program Management and Evaluation
a) In collaboration with the Senior Leadership, develops program goals; utilizes the Triple Aim methodology to identify and prioritize drivers and strategies for each program.
b) Develops and leads successful, timely strategies to meet annual program goals for Experience, Health, and Affordability.
c) Identifies appropriate measures which will be used to monitor progress on these goals.
d) Assumes responsibility for routine, timely measurement of program metrics and analyzes to identify trends and opportunities to improve.
e) Process Management:
i) Supports supervisor(s) in daily operations.
ii) Develops and monitors key metrics to monitor performance of key processes.
f) Prioritizes and initiates improvement efforts as necessary and when appropriate.
3) Member Focus
a) Ensures all staff and program functions are member focused, resulting in high levels of member and family satisfaction.
4) Relationships and Team Building
a) Creates and maintains high performing team(s); facilitates effective cross-functional teamwork within the department and with other departments to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
5) Quality Assurance and Compliance
a) Develops and maintains policies and procedures to support program(s) and to ensure adherence to contractual requirements, as well as regulatory and accreditation standards.
b) Ensures timely completion of reports for health plan, regulatory, accreditation, reinsurance, and any other requirements.
c) Works with Government Programs to ensure compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements and regulations.
6) Staff Selection and Performance Management
a) Oversees selection and development of staff, direction of activities, and evaluation of performance to optimize achievement of program goals.
b) Ensures all reviews are completely annually within corporate standards.
c) Ensures appropriate performance management is ongoing including periodic 1:1s with each staff person and coaching completed and documented as appropriate.
d) In collaboration with department Education Specialist, ensures thorough orientation and ongoing training and education of all staff to increase knowledge to support achievement of program goals.
7) Integration
a) Effectively integrates the Case Management program with other medical management programs within the health plan, HealthPartners Medical Group, contracted medical groups, and other strategic partners.
8) Communication
a) Effectively communicates with staff, physicians, members, management, customers, and others to facilitate the flow of information necessary for success of patients and families, employees, department, and the organization.
b) Collaborates with senior leadership and program supervisors to establish and maintain routine reporting processes, both oral and written, to ensure ongoing and complete communication of program status, outcomes, changes, and ongoing activity to those within and outside of the department.
c) Maintains appropriate confidentiality of information in accordance with HealthPartners corporate policies.
9) Technology
a) Ensures maximum program productivity through proficient use of technology including computers, phones, Rightfax, IP agent, cell phones, and pagers as appropriate.
10) Personal Development
a) Participates in ongoing independent study, education related professional activities, and professional affiliations to maintain knowledge in the areas of case management, patient care services, and how to create standards of excellence in a growing and changing field of practice.
b) Demonstrates effective project management skills, including use of project planning and tracking tools; development of achievable goals, objectives, and timelines; innovative use of resources, and attention to financial analysis.
c) Demonstrates responsiveness to and appreciation of constructive feedback and recommendations for personal growth and development.
11) Other duties
a) Actively participates in the creation, update, and ongoing testing of business continuity and disaster recovery planning and preparation.
b) Willingly participates in and/or effectively leads various committees, task forces, projects and quality improvement initiatives as needed and assigned.
c) Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Registered Nurse with current license in the State of Minnesota, or equivalent; BSN preferred
2. Certification as a Case Manager or achievement of certification within 12 months of employment.
3. Minimum of 5 years clinical practice experience; minimum of 5 years relevant disease and case management experience and current clinical knowledge.
4. Five years of demonstrated effective, independent leadership and management skills as well as experience in the development of new and ongoing medical management programs that have resulted in measurable improvement of experience, health, and stewardship outcomes.
5. Demonstrated skill and experience in effectively relating to and collaboratively working with physicians, medical administrators, and team members using a high level of expertise in written, oral, and interpersonal communications.
6. Demonstrated working knowledge of QI, UM, benefit plans fiscal management, and various payment methodologies. Understanding of healthcare and/or HMO industry.
7. Demonstrated ability to identify and negotiate boundaries of accountability and authority within multiple disciplines and departments.
8. Demonstrated expertise in clinical, financial, and statistical data analysis and reporting.
9. Demonstrated skill in effective use and management of automated medical management systems.
10. Demonstrated flexibility, organization, and appropriate decision-making under challenging situations.

We offer an excellent salary/benefits package, a rewarding environment, and a total commitment to providing exceptional care.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

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Job ID: 16530
Department: HPD Operations
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday 6:00 pm -10:00 pm Tuesday 11:30 am - 8:00 pm Wednesday 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Thursday 1:30 pm - 10:00 pm Friday 11:30 am- 8:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation's “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for a Phone Line Health Educator to join HealthPartners Health Promotions Department. This position is responsible for providing personal coaching via a health resource line and for providing health education resources to members, medical center staff, and community partners. This position will also provide coaching for the JourneyWell suite of products. The JourneyWell program (www.journeywell.com) provides individuals with the tools and support they need to make permanent lifestyle changes.

Accountabilities include:

1. Provide personal coaching on health and wellness topics based on health assessments and direct inquiries. Core areas of focus include physical activity, tobacco cessation, stress management, health weight management and other health related areas of preventive coaching.
2. Act as a health education resource coach and facilitate referrals to other providers, community resources, and programs.
3. Participate in the development and implementation of educational resources and programs to help members make lifestyle changes.
4. Assist in the development, promotion, and delivery of the department's programs, products and services as requested.
5. Document all phone line calls in computerized recordkeeping system. PC proficiency with multiple systems/platforms is a must.
6. Perform other duties as required to accomplish department goals, as directed by the Health Coach Supervisor.

This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in health education, exercise physiology, health promotion or other health related field along with two years of experience in health promotion or preventative coaching experience on health or wellness related issues.

Bi-lingual skills in Spanish are highly desired.

HealthPartners is nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care and we offer an excellent salary and benefits package. Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job ID 16530.

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Job ID: 16552
Department: HPD Operations
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: M- 11:30 am - 8:00 pm T- 1:30 pm - 10:00 pm W- 1:30 pm - 10:00 pm H- 9:30 am - 6:00 pm F- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm S- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation's “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for a Phone Line Health Educator to join HealthPartners Health Promotions Department. This position is responsible for providing personal coaching via a health resource line and for providing health education resources to members, medical center staff, and community partners. This position will also provide coaching for the JourneyWell suite of products. The JourneyWell program (www.journeywell.com) provides individuals with the tools and support they need to make permanent lifestyle changes.

Accountabilities include:

1. Provide personal coaching on health and wellness topics based on health assessments and direct inquiries. Core areas of focus include physical activity, tobacco cessation, stress management, health weight management and other health related areas of preventive coaching.
2. Act as a health education resource coach and facilitate referrals to other providers, community resources, and programs.
3. Participate in the development and implementation of educational resources and programs to help members make lifestyle changes.
4. Assist in the development, promotion, and delivery of the department's programs, products and services as requested.
5. Document all phone line calls in computerized recordkeeping system. PC proficiency with multiple systems/platforms is a must.
6. Perform other duties as required to accomplish department goals, as directed by the Health Coach Supervisor.

This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in health education, exercise physiology, health promotion or other health related field along with two years of experience in health promotion or preventative coaching experience on health or wellness related issues.

Bi-lingual skills in Spanish are highly desired.

HealthPartners is nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care and we offer an excellent salary and benefits package. Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job ID 16552.

HealthPartners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.]]>http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/BLOOMINGTON-Phone-Line-Health-Educator-Job-MN-55420/737523/7375237375232010-04-09HealthPartnersHPD Operationsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSBloomington, MN, US
Job ID: 15789
Department: Urology
City: St. Paul, MN
Location: PS - Regions Hospital & Clinics
Position Type: Full-Time

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We seek board certified or appropriately board eligible General and Female Urologists to join our Urology team, providing care to patients at Regions Hospital and HealthPartners Specialty Center in St. Paul, MN.

Contact Information

Contact Sandy Lachman at 952-883-5338, 800-472-4695 x2, or sandy.j.lachman@healthpartners.com.

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Job ID: 16389
Department: Primary Care Phy Admin
City: Roberts, WI
Location: PS - Hudson Hospital Roberts Clinic
Position Type: Full-Time

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We are actively recruiting exceptional part-time or full-time family medicine physicians to work at our new primary care clinic in Roberts, Wisconsin.
Qualifications include:
Board-Certified in family medicine
Full-range: able to see pediatric - senior patients
Light trauma skills
WI medical license (or able to obtain WI medical license)

We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefit package, paid malpractice, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient-centered care.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact diane.m.collins@healthpartners or call Diane @ (952) 883-5453; toll-free: (800) 472-4695, x3. EOEmployer

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Job ID: 16440
Department: Consumer Health Solutions
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: PS - HealthPartners Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time

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We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Vice President & Medical Director, Health Initiatives. This role will provide medical direction and leadership for health plan sales, marketing and product development. HealthPartners family of organizations serves more than 1.25 million people in our health plans, with 888,000 medical members and 362,000 dental members. HealthPartners is among the top 25 best private health plans in the nation and the top ranked plan in Minnesota according to U.S. News & World Report/NCQA “America's Best Health Insurance Plans 2009-2010.”

At HealthPartners we embrace our values of respect, integrity, passion and teamwork that form a culture of partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation's “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Business Development:
1. Work collaboratively with the Sr. Vice President, Sales and sales team to achieve sales membership goals and objectives.
2. Serve as medical director for key accounts meeting with customers and national consultants, and demonstrating strong knowledge of HealthPartners programs and services including health improvement and disease management capabilities, pay for performance and other provider strategies.
3. Analyze key account experience (claims and benefits), translate and recommend strategies to improve work force health and productivity and reduce medical or dental trend.
4. Develop relationships with national consultants and keep abreast of marketplace developments.
5. Guide medical directors assigned to support sales and key accounts and provide leadership, training and development to the medical director team to understand client needs and develop solutions for customers.

Internal Collaboration:
1. Serve on the health plan medical director team providing guidance and insight on issues impacting the organization.
2. Translate and share learnings from client interactions with internal audiences to increase corporate sensitivity to market dynamics and external customer needs.
3. Build relationships with key Vice Presidents and departments to champion change, innovation and transformation for the health plan, particularly in support of key accounts. These efforts should include collaboration to:
a. Develop products, programs and services responsive to purchasers and individuals;
b. Refine employer reporting capabilities;
c. Enhance health improvement, disease management, care management, or medical management programs to positively effect medical trend;
d. Enhance worksite health programs and services, including Well@Work clinics;
e. Support development of new delivery models to support our customers, members and patients.
4. Chair Benefits Steering Committee
5. Other duties as assigned.

External Collaboration:
1. Represent HealthPartners in external forums, locally and nationally, to build visibility, develop relationships and generate sales.
2. Serve as medical spokesperson for HealthPartners health plan regarding health implementation, disease management, worksite health, sales, marketing and product strategies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Education: MD degree
2. Experience: at least two years experience in medical leadership for a health plan, TPA, or equivalent, which must include at least one year experience of direct account interaction or work with human resources or finance representatives of large employer clients.
3. Licensure: valid, current license to practice medicine in the U.S. (any state)
4. Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills
5. Working knowledge of computer productivity software including Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
6. Strong quantitative skills
7. Strong teamwork, customer service orientation
8. Able to travel a moderate amount both in and out-of-state.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Additional education and/or training in business, marketing, etc. (e.g., MBA, etc.)
2. Five years experience in medical leadership for a health plan, TPA or equivalent, including at least two years of direct account interaction or work with large employer clients.

DECISION-MAKING:
1. This position is responsible for medical director account service and is involved in decisions regarding sales account strategy, product development and market initiatives.
2. Operates with a high degree of independence in the execution of agreed upon strategies. Broad latitude in directing and influencing use of resources to achieve results.

We offer a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package.

For immediate, confidential consideration, apply by February 24, 2010 at HealthPartners.jobs. Job ID # 16440. For further information or questions regarding this position, please contact Jill Turck 952-883-5630 or Jill.K.Turck@HealthPartners.com

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

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Job ID: 16462
Department: JS Critical Care
City: St. Paul, MN
Location: PS - Regions Hospital & Clinics
Position Type: On Call

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This moonlighter position will assist with call responsibilities with our pulmonary staff members at Regions Hospital on an on-call basis.

Contact Information

For more information or to apply, contact Lori Fake at lori.m.fake@healthpartners.com or call (800) 472-4695 x1.

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Job ID: 16567
Department: Mail Order
City: Eden Prairie, MN
Location: HP - Eden Prairie Office Building
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday through Fridays 8 hours per day. Occasional weekends may be required.
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, patients and the community helped us to earn a place on the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal's List of the Twin Cities Great Places to Work. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for a Manager of Mail Order to work in the HealthPartners Central Pharmacy location in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. This position is accountable for managing all activities necessary for safe, timely, effective and efficient processing of all orders and corresponding work activities. Ensures adherence to all regulatory and Pharmacy Board requirements.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Selects, trains, and manages an appropriate work force. Establishes standards of performance in accordance with Continuous Quality Improvement philosophy.
2. Participates in the continuing process of automation in the Mail Order to enhance processing and data integrity. Facilitates collection of statistical data.
3. Ensures Mail Order Pharmacy standards and the services provided are in compliance with DEA, state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations and other regulatory agencies.
4. Performs regular audits of customer processes to ensure that appropriate service quality, service levels and customer satisfaction and financial performance.
5. Incorporates knowledge of industry innovations and efficiencies to improve affordability, processes, service, quality and safety.
6. Conducts analysis of Mail Order data to determine recommendation for changes or modification of programs to the Director.
7. Develops and maintains mail order policies and procedures.
8. Financial Management - responsible to ensure appropriate billing, revenue collection, payment reconciliation and revenue analysis for Mail Order Operations. Also responsible for management of revenues, expenses and margin against budget and variance analysis.
9. Establishes a cooperative relationship with the Director, Central Pharmacy staff, Clinic Managers, Pharmacy Administration, Information Services, Marketing, and other departments to mutually establish and maintain systems and procedures that meet and exceed customer expectations.
10. Conducts investigation and evaluation of customer complaints routed from the Customer Service staff and Member Services department and approves appropriate adjustments.
11. Conducts and/or participates in organizations committee meetings as required.
12. Ensures accurate administration of patient benefits and reimbursement for all orders.
13. Participates in departmental planning and leadership meetings as it relates to objectives, cost containment, future systems and division/corporate policies.
14. Ensures optimum recovery through third party liability provisions and refund activity.
15. Actively participates in the creation, update and ongoing testing of business continuity and disaster recovery planning and preparation.
16. Demonstrates participation in and support of the organization's value of integrity and the Corporate Integrity Program through activities such as cooperating with internal investigations and external reviews, good-faith reporting of compliance concerns, participating in compliance-related education and training and complying with the organization's policies and procedures.
17. Performs other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: (Minimum qualifications needed for this position)
• Four year degree with emphasis in business administration or equivalent experience in the management of a production area.
• At least four years experience in the health insurance industry or pharmacy related industry.
• Working knowledge of safety standards and requirements of State, Federal and other regulatory agencies.
• Previous supervisory or management experience.
• Concise and accurate written communication skills.
• Ability to make oral presentations and lead discussions
• Advance human relations skills
• Advanced analytical skills
• Advanced problem solving skills
• Detailed knowledge of the health care industry, including customer expectations on service and cost containment.
• Demonstrated skill in planning, organizing and time management.
• Ability to make logical decisions and meets deadlines.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and communicate action plans via written documentation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to be financially astute and demonstrate the advantages of mail order prescription services to the employer, employee and the health plan.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Experience in a union environment.
• A detailed understanding of mail order and retail pharmacy industry.
• A detailed understanding of pharmacy technology.

DECISION-MAKING:
The incumbent must have the ability to work and make logical decisions independently. Decisions affecting the entire department should be coordinated with the appropriate team members.

DIMENSIONS:
This position is located in Central Pharmacy Services (CPS). The incumbent is responsible for providing aggregate data and information about pharmacy mail order issues in a timely and diplomatic manner to CPS management and other corporate departments.
Mail Order Service Supervisor(s) will report to this position with indirect responsibility for 25+ Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and clerical staff. A major challenge of this position is developing subordinates so that excellent customer service is provided to all customers. The incumbent must develop and change workflow procedures and administration policies to meet industry service standards.
Effectiveness is measured by the quality provided by team members to both internal and external customers. Through their efforts, all communications, both oral and written, are accurate, professional and efficiently handled. The team serves as one of many “windows” to the organization.

MAJOR CHALLENGES:

1. Flexibility to manage a variety of job functions and changing priorities.
2. Ability to meet the needs of numerous customers (members/patients, providers, staff, management staff and union representatives).
3. Remaining current on system enhancements, CPS and departmental procedures.
4. Developing effective working relationship with people throughout the organization in order to achieve objectives.
5. Meet performance guarantees of various customers.

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

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Job ID: 16322
Department: IS Project Office
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with 24x7 oncall rotation.
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation's “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for Software Analyst Intermediate within our Information Services and Technology Department. This position installs, maintains, and monitors purchased applications. The person in this position has responsibilities that include: Software installation and maintenance, partnering with customers and users of the software, analyzing requests and application changes, and providing metrics reporting and statistics.

MAJOR JOB FUNCTION
Key roles, responsibilities & functions for this position. TASKS
1. Implements pre-packaged applications a. Integrates purchased software in the current architecture.
b. Codes customizations to purchased software.
c. Tests software integration and functionality.
d. May create or assist with the creation of directories and data infrastructures associated with the application.
e. Documents the relationships between software and hardware; noting dependencies and hardware requirements with Senior Analysts guidance.
f. Investigates and analyzes issues regarding implementation and meeting business requirements.
g. Partners with Technical Infrastructure Services to ensure that the appropriate capacity and infrastructure is available for implementation.
h. Identifies and codes business rules to be applied to data from source input to target data repository.
i. Develops detailed business and technical specifications for service requests based on the requirements.
j. Manages application specific production support.
k. Coordinates business approval of production migration.

2. Maintains the application data directories and services the application a. Maintains directories and data repositories.
b. Maps interfaces and works with senior analysts to coordinate and implement other data integration.
c. Ensures that the application is functional, monitoring capacity and availability.
d. Ensures incident resolution is timely; partnering with vendors and service providers for resolution.
e. Analyzes user requests, provides work estimates, timelines and potential liabilities for larger changes.
f. Reviews and analyzes upgrades and releases; ensuring potential issues are assess with Sr. Analysts.
g. Supports Application management and supports integration of new application releases, (testing new releases, user administration, etc.)
h. Manages application specific production support.
i. On-Call rotation required

3. Provides training and documentation for business partners and IS&T.
a. May create or assist in the creation of training materials for new applications and upgrades.
b. Ensures that documentation for business users is available and current.
c. Reviews and maintains technical and operational documentation.
d. Works with user community to improve knowledge base related to application(s) support.

4. Maintains compliance to Service Management Processes and Procedures a. Records and tracks all incident resolution in accordance to service management policies and procedures.
b. Participates with the IS&T Group's Problem Manager to identify work arounds or root cause analysis.
c. Reviews the configuration items to ensure accuracy and thoroughness of the data.
d. Ensures compliance to service management policies and procedures.

5. Provides Standard Reporting on Defined Metrics
a. Produces scheduled operational reports.
b. Reviews reports for accuracy.
c. Gathers reporting requirements, validates data sources, and creates metrics and reporting to Customer needs.
d. Follows standard reporting processes and standards.
e. Analyzes data reports for accuracy and relevance.
f. Participates in delivering a monthly metrics reporting package to leadership.
g. Monitors and reports on application performance.

6. Maintains awareness of the latest developments in key areas of responsibility and brings forward opportunities that might benefit the organization

7. Perform other duties as assigned
ABILITIES:
1. Understanding of System Development Methodology and Project Methodology.
2. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail.
3. Self-motivated, independent and a team player.
4. Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
5. Ability to transfer knowledge in a technical and non-technical manner.
6. Strong problem solving skills and Analytical Capability
7. Able to be on-call 24X7 rotation

SKILLS:
1. Understanding of IT infrastructure
2. Experience with Microsoft Office and general desktop tools.
3. Understanding of technical documentation and business documentation.
4. Experience with scripting or relevant application program language.
5. Experience with report production.
6. Experience with gathering requirements and delivering output on those requirements.
7. Good understanding of system infrastructure and ability to understand integration of a proposed change to the current infrastructure.

KNOWLEDGE:
1. 2-4 years of IT experience
2. BA degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or other related field; OR 2 years computer programming experience
3. 2+ years of experience with data analysis and reporting with Crystal or Business Objects
4. 2+ years with database; SQL and Oracle Preferred
5. 2+ years server experience: MS Windows
6. Experience with Client Server technology platform
7. ITIL Foundations certification preferred
8. Service Desk application experience preferred

We offer an excellent salary/benefits package, a rewarding environment, and a total commitment to providing exceptional care.

For a complete job description and to apply please visit to HealthPartners.jobs, click on Search for Job Opportunities and enter Job ID: 16322.

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Job ID: 16550
Department: H.R. Compliance
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Part-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: 2-3 day per week - Flexible (Most likely not Monday's or Friday's). May include nights / weekends.
Hrs/Pay Period: 32

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation's “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for a Part Time RN to Coordinate the Respiratory Protection Program and ensure compliance with OSHA's standards by providing education, testing and medical evaluations to affected employees.

Location:
Office based in Bloomington, MN but will travel to various clinics throughout the Twin Cities.

Hours:
16 hrs / week

Schedule:
2-3 days per week with flexible schedule. Most likely Tuesday – Thursday with a rare Monday or Friday. Will include occasional nights & weekends to accommodate urgent care staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Current Minnesota RN License.
• Two years experience in occupational medicine or related experience.
• Valid Minnesota or Wisconsin driver's license.
• Must have a reliable, insured vehicle.
• Knowledge of OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of computer programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Three years as an employee health nurse

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Develops, implements and maintains the HealthPartners respiratory protection program.
• In conjunction with clinic management, schedules fit testing and training at applicable sites.
• Administers and reviews medical questionnaires and schedules follow-up appointments with Occupational Medicine as necessary.
• Conducts initial training and fit testing of new or transferring employees. Conducts annual training and fit testing at applicable sites.
• Initiates and maintains employee health records for employees related to respiratory protection program.
• Identifies employees that are unable to wear disposable respirators and works with clinic management to obtain sufficient numbers of alternative respirators.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

DECISION-MAKING:
• Ensures that mandated medical exams are performed as required by law.
• Functions within the scope of his/her license and qualifications.
• Ensures that all exams are conducted annually.

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package. To see a complete job description and/or to apply for this position, please visit www.healthpartners.jobs, click on job opportunities and search for Job ID #16550.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

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Job ID: 16654
Department: Care Delivery Mktg GHI
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday through Friday regular business hours.
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community, recently helped us become one of the nation's “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” according to Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for a Senior Marketing Consultant to join our Care Delivery Marketing department. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of marketing and promotion strategies that build and support the image and business growth goals of HealthPartners Physicians Neck and Back Clinics and Central Minnesota Clinics (St. Cloud). This position will be based out of HealthPartners corporate building in Bloomington, MN but will require travel to St. Cloud, MN approximately 2 days per week.

Key accountabilities include:
1. Develop and implement marketing plans to achieve growth and image goals of Physicians Neck and Back Clinics and Central Minnesota Clinics (St. Cloud).
2. Manage outside resources responsible for creating, producing, updating, and distributing marketing communications that support marketing goals.
3. Plan and develop communications to support marketing objectives. Monitor results of plan and adjust strategies as necessary
4. Collect and analyze data to continually improve quality and effectiveness of marketing initiatives.
5. Plan and manage budget for marketing communications projects within approved plan.
6. Provide excellent customer service to internal customers and effectively interface with outside consultants and vendors.
7. Continuously study social media, internet strategies and other evolutionary changes to the marketing field.
8. Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Marketing.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or related field along with 5-8 years of experience in marketing communication planning and development. In addition, knowledge of marketing plan development and implementation and internet-based marketing strategies (includes web content development, promotion, social media and other online activities) is required. This position will require a strong independent worker who will be responsible for managing two clients at once. Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills are required.

HealthPartners is nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care and we offer an excellent salary and benefits package. HealthPartners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job ID 16654.

Additional Information

This position will require travel to St. Cloud, MN 2 days/week.

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Job ID: 15426
Department: Urgent Care Admin
City: Woodbury, MN
Location: HP - Woodbury Medical Clinic
Position Type: Part-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Part-time position will include evenings and weekends. Actual work schedule to be determined.
Hrs/Pay Period: 20

Job Description:

Nurse Practitioner Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and formal nurse practitioner program. Masters' required for candidates graduating after 1992.
• Current RN License, Certified or eligible for certification through ANA national exam as ANP, FNP. If without certification, must pass certification exam within 12 months of hire.
• Approved or eligible for approval by the Minnesota Board of Nursing for prescription writing privileges.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must be able to provide own transportation for local travel. May provide service to patients at multiple clinic locations and/or hospital sites.

PREFERRED:
• One-year experience as ANP, FNP.
• Active member in professional nursing association.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Lifting of infants/children and/or adults may be required. No lifting requirements are identified, but the potential for lifting exists. Performing physical examinations, communication with parents/patients and implementing medical or nursing treatments requires adequate vision, hearing and tactile motor skills. Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently.

MAJOR CHALLENGES:
• Understanding and acceptance of role by staff and HealthPartners members.
• Integration into the HealthPartners provider system.
• Maintaining professional identity within the framework of the care unit team.
• Development / Maximizing of Nurse Practitioner Role.

DECISION MAKING:
• Local 113
• MN Board of Nursing sets the definition for nursing practice and licenses NP practice.
• National Certification Organization ex: ANCC which certifies specialty practice.
• Physician mentor collaboration/Medical Department Leadership

POSITION PURPOSE:
Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. As a primary provider, the Nurse Practitioner (ANP, FNP) provides a source of entry for the patient into the healthcare system through identification and management of healthcare of individuals and families (consistent with description of practice of certifying specialty). Care provided emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention, as well as diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. The nurse practitioner works autonomously as well as in collaboration with his/her physician mentor, according to HP and ICSI Guidelines. Patients are encouraged to be responsible for their own health behavior through education, support and involvement in their plan of care.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
I. Assess the health status of individuals / families as appropriate.

II. Develop and Implement "Plan of Care" in collaboration with patient.

III. Collaborate and coordinate with other health professionals as appropriate.

IV. Maintain and improve professional practice.

I. Assess the health status of individuals / families as appropriate

1. A complete health history is obtained and documented.
2. Patient's perception of problem is elicited.
3. A complete, accurate physical examination is performed and documented.
4. Appropriate screening and diagnostic tests are ordered and evaluated.
5. A problem list is developed.
6. Wellness and risk factors are identified.
7. Identify variations from norms and diagnose common health problems and diseases.

II. Develop and implement plan of care

1. Sets goals and plans mutually acceptable to patient and provider.
2. Prescribe variety of modalities to meet wellness and illness needs, including but not limited to medication, nutrition, exercise and traditional nursing treatments.
3. Manage wellness and illness needs according to HP and ICSI Guidelines.
4. Teach and support positive self-care activities including problem solving and selection of treatment alternatives.
5. Provide health counseling and emotional support throughout care.
6. Interventions are chosen which will promote the patient's participation in his/her own care to the greatest possible extent.
7. Evaluate the process and outcome of management plan and modify the plan as appropriate.

III. Collaborate and coordinate with other health professionals as appropriate

1. Discriminate between situations requiring independent management, collaborative management with physician and immediate or further referral.
2. Collaborate with physician when unusual incidents or changes in patient's condition occur.
3. Coordinate care involving other healthcare providers.
4. Make appropriate referrals.
5. Function as a mentor, resource and educator for other staff members.

IV. Maintain and improve professional practice

1. Recommendations for improving care are made.
2. Maintain professional competency by remaining current in continuing education activities.
3. Arrange for periodic meetings with physician mentor.
4. Maintain current licensure and certification.
5. Incorporate current research into practice to improve practice.
6. Participate in peer review activities.
7. Receive yearly performance evaluation.
8. Practice in accordance with national standards of practice.
9. Appropriate documentation of care is done according to HP standards.
10. Participate in appropriate task forces for committees.

Physician Assistant Certified Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:
• Graduate of an accredited formal physician assistant training program.
• Current Minnesota PA license.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Active member in professional PA association preferred.
• Approved or eligible for approval by the Minnesota Board of Medical practice for prescription writing privileges.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant must possess body mobility, coordinated dexterity of hands, ears and eyes. Must possess sensory acuity and verbal ability.

POSITION PURPOSE:
Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. Assume delegated medical activities from supervising physician. This may include physical examination, history taking, developing comprehensive medical status reports, formulating a tentative medical diagnosis and initiating therapy under medical supervision.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Document pertinent data in acceptable medical form.
2. Perform or assist in routine laboratory or governing techniques as identified in the supervisory agreement on file with the board of Medical Practice.
3. Treat common childhood diseases.
4. Assist in the follow-up of geriatric disorders referred to you by physicians.
5. Prescribe medications for symptoms and temporary pain relief (if eligible).
6. Perform routine therapeutic procedures (i.e., injections, debridement, foreign body removal from skin surfaces, removal of sutures, casting or splinting of sprains, I & D of superficial skin infections) as identified in the supervisory agreement referenced above.
7. Assist with patient / member health maintenance activities.
8. Assist the physician in instituting emergency measures and treatment.
9. Other activities identified in the supervisory agreement referenced above.]]>http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/WOODBURY-Nurse-Practitioner-Physician-Assistant-Certified,-Urgent-Care-Job-MN-55125/744769/7447697447692010-04-09HealthPartnersUrgent Care Adminfull-timeUSDstarting0BSWoodbury, MN, US
Job ID: 16604
Department: Health Plan Behavioral Health
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:00pm with variation
Hrs/Pay Period: 72

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation's “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for an additional Inpatient Behavioral Health Case Manager. HealthPartners is looking for MN licensed MA, LP's, LICSW's, or RN's with mental health certification and 3 years of experience for our Inpatient Behavioral Health Case Management program.

Responsibilities include: inpatient review of clinical notes against progression of care guidelines, assistance to the inpatient treatment team with coordination of outpatient care, facilitate communication between inpatient treatment team and HealthPartners outpatient case managers. This position is located in metro area hospitals and traveling is required. We are looking for people who have demonstrated successful experience in collaboration, understanding of mental health resources, and expertise with mental health conditions at all levels of care.

HealthPartners is one of Minnesota's largest local health plans. Join us as we raise the bar on healthcare and transform the future. We offer an excellent salary/benefits package, a rewarding environment, and a total commitment to providing exceptional care.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

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Job ID: 16507
Department: HSC Pulmonary
City: St. Paul, MN
Location: HP - Specialty Center 401
Position Type: Part-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: This 0.8 FTE position will be scheduled for 8.5 daytime hours (this includes a 30 minute lunch), four days per week (Monday through Friday). Daytime hours are somewhat flexible with start and end times between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Hrs/Pay Period: 60

Job Description:

Position Title: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Certified Unit: IV
Department: Varies
Reporting Structure: Physician Mentor
Program Direction: Administration: Department Head
Lead NP
Lead Physician
Professional Practice Consulting: Nursing/Reception Administrator
Professional Knowledge: Physician Preceptor
Clinical Skills:
Professional Practice Consulting:
Administration: Clinic Manager and Department Head

Nurse Practitioner Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

· Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and formal nurse practitioner program. Masters' required for candidates graduating after 1992.
· Current RN License, Certified or eligible for certification through ANA national exam as ANP, FNP. If without certification, must pass certification exam within 12 months of hire.
· Approved or eligible for approval by the Minnesota Board of Nursing for prescription writing privileges.
· Current CPR certification.
· Must be able to provide own transportation for local travel. May provide service to patients at multiple clinic locations and/or hospital sites.

PREFERRED:

· One-year experience as ANP, FNP.
· Active member in professional nursing association.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Lifting of infants/children and/or adults may be required. No lifting requirements are identified, but the potential for lifting exists. Performing physical examinations, communication with parents/patients and implementing medical or nursing treatments requires adequate vision, hearing and tactile motor skills. Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently.

MAJOR CHALLENGES:

· Understanding and acceptance of role by staff and HealthPartners members.
· Integration into the HealthPartners provider system.
· Maintaining professional identity within the framework of the care unit team.
· Development / Maximizing of Nurse Practitioner Role.

DECISION MAKING:

· Local 113
· MN Board of Nursing sets the definition for nursing practice and licenses NP practice.
· National Certification Organization ex: ANCC which certifies specialty practice.
· Physician mentor collaboration/Medical Department Leadership

POSITION PURPOSE:

Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. As a primary provider, the Nurse Practitioner (ANP, FNP) provides a source of entry for the patient into the healthcare system through identification and management of healthcare of individuals and families (consistent with description of practice of certifying specialty). Care provided emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention, as well as diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. The nurse practitioner works autonomously as well as in collaboration with his/her physician mentor, according to HP and ICSI Guidelines. Patients are encouraged to be responsible for their own health behavior through education, support and involvement in their plan of care.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

I. Assess the health status of individuals / families as appropriate.

II. Develop and Implement "Plan of Care" in collaboration with patient.

III. Collaborate and coordinate with other health professionals as appropriate.

IV. Maintain and improve professional practice.

I. Assess the health status of individuals / families as appropriate

1. A complete health history is obtained and documented.
2. Patient's perception of problem is elicited.
3. A complete, accurate physical examination is performed and documented.
4. Appropriate screening and diagnostic tests are ordered and evaluated.
5. A problem list is developed.
6. Wellness and risk factors are identified.
7. Identify variations from norms and diagnose common health problems and diseases.

II. Develop and implement plan of care

1. Sets goals and plans mutually acceptable to patient and provider.
2. Prescribe variety of modalities to meet wellness and illness needs, including but not limited to medication, nutrition, exercise and traditional nursing treatments.
3. Manage wellness and illness needs according to HP and ICSI Guidelines.
4. Teach and support positive self-care activities including problem solving and selection of treatment alternatives.
5. Provide health counseling and emotional support throughout care.
6. Interventions are chosen which will promote the patient's participation in his/her own care to the greatest possible extent.
7. Evaluate the process and outcome of management plan and modify the plan as appropriate.

III. Collaborate and coordinate with other health professionals as appropriate

1. Discriminate between situations requiring independent management, collaborative management with physician and immediate or further referral.
2. Collaborate with physician when unusual incidents or changes in patient's condition occur.
3. Coordinate care involving other healthcare providers.
4. Make appropriate referrals.
5. Function as a mentor, resource and educator for other staff members.

IV. Maintain and improve professional practice

1. Recommendations for improving care are made.
2. Maintain professional competency by remaining current in continuing education activities.
3. Arrange for periodic meetings with physician mentor.
4. Maintain current licensure and certification.
5. Incorporate current research into practice to improve practice.
6. Participate in peer review activities.
7. Receive yearly performance evaluation.
8. Practice in accordance with national standards of practice.
9. Appropriate documentation of care is done according to HP standards.
10. Participate in appropriate task forces for committees.

Physician Assistant Certified Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

· Graduate of an accredited formal physician assistant training program.
· Current Minnesota PA license.
· Current NCCPA certification.
· Active member in professional PA association preferred.
· Approved or eligible for approval by the Minnesota Board of Medical practice for prescription writing privileges.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant must possess body mobility, coordinated dexterity of hands, ears and eyes. Must possess sensory acuity and verbal ability.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. Assume delegated medical activities from supervising physician. This may include physical examination, history taking, developing comprehensive medical status reports, formulating a tentative medical diagnosis and initiating therapy under medical supervision.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Document pertinent data in acceptable medical form.
2. Perform or assist in routine laboratory or governing techniques as identified in the supervisory agreement on file with the board of Medical Practice.
3. Treat common childhood diseases.
4. Assist in the follow-up of geriatric disorders referred to you by physicians.
5. Prescribe medications for symptoms and temporary pain relief (if eligible).
6. Perform routine therapeutic procedures (i.e., injections, debridement, foreign body removal from skin surfaces, removal of sutures, casting or splinting of sprains, I & D of superficial skin infections) as identified in the supervisory agreement referenced above.
7. Assist with patient / member health maintenance activities.
8. Assist the physician in instituting emergency measures and treatment.
9. Other activities identified in the supervisory agreement referenced above.

Additional Information

This 0.8 FTE position will provide patient care as part of a team with Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine. The primary practice site is at our HealthPartners Specialty Clinic, located at 401 Phalen Boulevard in St. Paul, Minnesota. Additional locations may involved in the tuture, based on patient needs.

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Job ID: 16529
Department: Care Sys Support & Coding
City: St. Paul, MN
Location: HP - 180 East Fifth
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation's “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

We currently have an opportunity for an Epic Charge Router Project Coordinator with our Care Systems Improvement Department located in downtown St. Paul.

This coordinator will be responsible for the administration and support of the Epic Charge Router application. This is a critical application and central to our ongoing efforts in managing the Revenue Cycle, which automatically governs and guides HPMG revenue flow through the use of “rules” in Epic. We currently have over 500 individual rules that guide revenue flow for our Medical Groups, Regions Hospital, Lab, and Radiology. In addition, will manage specific aspects of a project with direct accountability for project execution as it relates to this application. This individual will provide specific technical expertise to the project team(s) to accomplish project objectives within a given period with limited resources.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Responsible for planning tasks associated with successful project completion, and for managing task execution according to a written project plan.
2. Using standard methodologies, tools, and project management software, develops and maintains project manager to establish performance goals, metrics, and project baselines.
3. Works with project manager effective communications with team members, stakeholders, and contacts. Communicates project status to project manager or business owner through routine status reports and meetings.
4. Establishes and maintains effective communication with team members, stakeholders, and contacts. Communicates project status to project manager or business owner through routine status reports and meetings.
5. Initiates and maintains issues logs, taking responsibility for identifying and coordinating resolution of all technical and business issues.
6. Routinely contributes all project deliverables to central repository.
7. Ensures that all project time is accounted for and that project and team member activities are routinely collected and reported in standard fashion.
8. Where appropriate, coordinates vendor activities to ensure project success.
9. Estimates staff resource success.
10. May act as project manager for mid-sized department level project with overall accountability for project success.
11. May serve as a project lead for a large size/strategic project reporting to a Senior Project Coordinator, or may simultaneously manager several small projects.
12. May evaluate team member performance at the direction of a Senior Project Coordinator may report team member progress and provide evaluation feedback at the request of the resource manager.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Healthcare Management or related field. (Or equivalent experience).
2. Minimum 6 years experience in healthcare and/or information systems.
3. Strong HIM experience
4. Project leadership and/or project management experience.
5. Demonstrated project management skills-ability to properly plan and execute on projects deliverable using various methodologies.
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
7. Demonstrated ability to effectively establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with peers and constituents at all levels of the organization.
8. Demonstrated strong analysis and problem solving skills.
9. Ability to work independently and be pro-active

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Experience with Epic software

We offer an excellent salary/benefits package, a rewarding environment, and a total commitment to providing exceptional care.

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Job ID: 16635
Department: GH S&B for ICSI
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington ICSI
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

If you have a passion for quality healthcare, the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI), a regional collaborative of 50 health care delivery organizations and sponsored by six Minnesota health plans dedicated to improving healthcare quality, has an exciting career opportunity for you. ICSI is an independent organization dedicated to transforming the health care system through collaboration among diverse stakeholders. ICSI also provides evidence-based health care guidelines and quality improvement services to its members so they deliver patient-centered and value-driven care.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for a Clinical Systems Improvement Facilitator. This position is responsible for providing project management, facilitation and analysis necessary to support a wide variety of ICSI programs and activities.
These programs and activities are divided into three categories: Systems Improvement, Scientific Documents and Member Relations; the responsibilities for each category are listed below. Primary responsibility for this position is supporting the Scientific Documents and Systems Improvement areas. Specific assignments and areas of responsibility for each person who holds this position will be drawn from these lists and will vary from person to person.
Systems Improvement:
Develop and execute collaborative and educational programs that bring together multiple stakeholder organizations (medical groups, hospitals, and/or health plans) to improve care quality, cost, and/or experience of care:
1. Provide project management, group facilitation, and/or analytical support for selected ICSI strategic initiatives, improvement collaborative, and/or action groups.
2. Participate in the process for identifying, prioritizing and selecting education and training courses for the ICSI program.
3. Develop course content and deliver selected education and training courses.
4. Document accounts of significant member organization improvement initiatives;
5. Participate in the development and/or delivery of new programs and products that meet the needs of ICSI members and sponsors and have the potential to be marketed and sold to non-member organizations across North America.
Scientific Documents:
Manage multidisciplinary work groups responsible for developing and revising evidence-based scientific documents (including health care guidelines, protocols and order sets) that are used by health care systems and clinicians as the basis for providing patient care:
1. Effectively manage all aspects of the development and revision process for multiple work groups.
2. Facilitate dialogue on points of contention and obtain consensus on clinical recommendations from work group members
3. Ensure that all documents are based on the best available scientific evidence and clinical practice standards and conform to ICSI's standards for these documents.
4. Develop improvement aims, corresponding measurement specifications, and implementation recommendations that offer support for implementation to clinicians and care delivery organizations that use these documents.
5. Edit the written contributions of work group members to achieve a uniform style throughout these documents.
Conduct searches of the scientific literature to identify relevant studies and classify those studies following guidance provided by ICSI's evidence grading system.
Member Relations:
Provide support to member organizations for their participation in ICSI:
1. Serve as the primary resource on clinical systems improvement for 15-20 member organizations.
2. Advise and assist member organizations in meeting requirements for continued membership in ICSI, including:
a. Declaring and reporting on their initiatives for improvement
b. Providing physicians and other health care professionals for ICSI work groups and committees
c. Participating in strategic initiatives
3. Develop and deliver instruction on how to organize and conduct a quality improvement program for use in the Cultivating Quality Series of workshops provided to all new and other interested members of ICSI.
General Responsibilities:
1. Contribute to the functioning of team effectiveness in carrying out responsibilities for programs and activities that involve multiple ICSI staff members.
2. Document accounts of significant member organization improvement initiatives.
3. Participate in the development and/or delivery of new programs and products that meet the needs of ICSI members and sponsors and have the potential to be marketed and sold to non-member organizations across North America.
4. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
1. Bachelors degree, preferably in a health care field (such as nursing, health care administration, or public health), training or organization development. Graduate training or equivalent in one of these disciplines preferred.
2. Demonstrated strong analytical, interpersonal, project management, and communication skills.
3. Two or more years experience with responsibility for at least one of the following: care delivery, health care quality improvement, clinical records, health care measurement and data collection.
4. Demonstrated group process and group facilitation skills.
5. Ability to speak effectively in groups.
6. Knowledge of and experience applying quality improvement principles and methods.
7. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with physicians, nurses and others who serve in management roles.
8. Experience as a consultant, coach, or trainer of physicians and other health care professionals preferred.
Employment services for ICSI are provided by HealthPartners. To learn more about ICSI please visit us at www.icsi.org.

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package. To apply, please visit HealthPartners.jobs, click on Search for Job Opportunities and then enter Job ID: 16635.

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Job ID: 16627
Department: PK IV Infusion Therapy
City: Robbinsdale, MN
Location: HP - Parkway Clinic
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community, recently helped us become one of the nation's “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” according to Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse to run the infusion therapy program within HealthPartners Parkway clinic in Robbinsdale, MN. This full time position (Monday – Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm) will administer various intravenous medications, will manage PICC lines and Ports and will perform venipunctures, PICC line insertions and therapeutic phlebotomies.

This position requires a current MN RN license, a minimum of 1 year recent experience in an infusion therapy setting and excellent IV skills. A Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) certification is preferred.

HealthPartners is nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care and we offer an excellent salary and benefits package. HealthPartners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job ID 16627.

Additional Information

Minimum 1 year recent experience in an infusion therapy setting. CRNI certification preferred. Excellent IV skills.

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Job ID: 16413
Department: HOL Nursing Care
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8101 Office Bldg
Position Type: On Call
Anticipated Work Schedule: This is an on-call position. Actual schedule will vary.
Hrs/Pay Period: 0

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation's “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for an on-call RN with HealthPartners Hospice & Palliative Care in Bloomington, MN. This position will be responsible for providing end-of-life care to patients needing palliative or hospice services in their home or community setting and may include providing case management, admissions facilitation, clinical support, continuous care, after hours call, and/or other skilled nursing expertise with end-of-life care.

Additional responsibilities include:

1. Identifying the patient's and family's physical, psychosocial, environmental, safety and developmental needs and individualizing the patient's plan of care based on the needs identified.
2. Assessing all aspects of the patient's pain and developing an individualized pain management plan.
3. Anticipating, preventing and treating undesirable symptoms or secondary symptoms.
4. Identifying and addressing comfort care needs.
5. Supporting, instructing and educating the patient, family, and caregiver.
6. Documenting problems, nursing assessments, appropriate goals, care provided, care interventions and patient and family outcomes achieved from intervention and care provided.
7. Coordinating all patient and family services.
8. Maintaining the dignity of the dying patient.
9. Supporting the patient's and family's unique spiritual and cultural beliefs.
10. Providing holistic, family-centered care across treatment settings to improve the quality of life.
11. Consulting and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and others involved in the patient's care.
12. Providing care consistent with National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization standards of practice for hospice programs.
13. Implementing care to achieve outcomes of comfortable and safe dying, self-determined life closure and effective grieving for patient and family.
14. Supervising and directing care of other nursing personnel including RNs, LPNs, and Home Health Aides.
15. Maintaining patient and personal safety regarding occupational health and safety.
16. Participating in scheduled weekend work (i.e., visits or triage of patient calls).
17. Participating in evening/night call schedule.
18. Participating in Quality Improvement program.

This position requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a current State of Minnesota RN license along with two years recent (within the past five years) nursing experience in acute, long-term care or home care/hospice/public health. This position requires someone who can work in independently, has demonstrated patient care planning and patient teaching skills and strong written and verbal communication skills. Current CPR certification and a MN Driver's License and daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle are also required. This position also requires computer literacy. HealthPartners prefers a Bachelors Degree in Nursing or health related discipline along with home care, hospice or public health experience or a Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification or CHPN certification after two (2) years full time employment.

HealthPartners offers an excellent salary/benefits package, a rewarding environment, and a total commitment to providing exceptional care.

For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job ID 16413.

EOE

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Job ID: 16423
Department: Care Delivery Systems Hub
City: St. Paul, MN
Location: HP - 180 East Fifth
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-5 With 24x7 On call rotation
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation's “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

We currently have an opportunity for a Mumps Programmer Analyst to analyze, design, support and implement Epic Resolute Patient Billing system to ensure productive use by HealthPartners' Care Delivery. In addition, this individual will provide daily monitoring of the Epic Resolute and Prelude systems to ensure accuracy and integrity of data and the stability of the system.

Accountabilities & Functions:
1. Plans, organizes, schedules, directs and controls small or midsize projects, dependent on the employee's level within the job families tier structure, within the Epic Resolute and Prelude applications. IS&T Project methodology will be used.
2. Develops and maintains strong relationships with the Epic Resolute and Prelude Spoke Analysts, IS&T senior leadership, vendors (e.g. Epic), and other application peers.
3. Analyzes and researches system, process, and data problems
4. Performs system testing, verifying that system changes do not affect interfaces with other systems, affect data storage, and/or processing. If possible performs unit testing, sending data through sections of code to verify the correct output.
5. Assists Spoke analysts with the creation of test plans, gathering test data, and creation of any hard output.
6. Coordinates testing needs, such as servers, capacity, and database support with IS&T A&T staff.
7. Responds to critical situations as defined within the Service Level Agreement with HealthPartners Care Delivery and analyzes problem situations in depth, monitoring the data has it walks through the system, unit testing, and database analysis for data corruption. Coordinates any clean up and correction efforts done by ancillary IS&T groups (e.g. A&T and Database architecture).
8. Performs any needed MasterFile maintenance, reconfiguring set up, printer/output setup, and menu creation for user access; documenting any changes and maintaining historical records for auditing or governance purposes.
9. Assists with remit processes, providing any troubleshooting if necessary. Maintaining appropriate documentation regarding troubleshooting efforts of remit data.
10. Develops Metrics to analyze current functionality, capacity, and future needs as defined by the Hub Manager
11. Provides Epic Spoke Analysts with the analysis, risk, and cost assessment, and staff availability associated with any request for change, assisting with their prioritization of requests.
12. Manages and schedules Claims transfers, maintaining communication with Epic Spoke Analysts and, if needed, IS&T Electronic Commerce about current schedules and changes to that schedule.
13. Develops any necessary enhancements or utilities as requested by the Epic Spoke Analysts, maintaining correspondence with Epic to confirm that the request will not be developed by Epic. Any changes to the system will need to follow the guidelines developed with the IS&T Hub concerning unsupported changes within the Epic system
14. Participates in IS&T disaster recovery planning and auditing requests as defined by the Hub manager.
15. Understands and provides consultation to IS&T Electronic Commerce with claims transfers and third party clearinghouse relationships.
16. Reviews daily IS&T change management announcements and participates in change management documentation as required for new implementations. May be required to participate in change management meetings as defined by the Hub manager.
17. Responds readily to issues assigned through the IS&T support center, documenting resolution within the Peregrine system. Follows Support Center guidelines for response time as defined within Support Center policy and Care Delivery Service Level Agreements.
18. Assists the Epic Spoke Analysts with needed reporting, and when necessary coordinating development for ad hoc reporting, scheduled reports, and changes to the current output.
19. Assists the Administrative Business Office and Security Services with development and implementation of policies and procedures related to accuracy, integrity, confidentiality and security of data. Follows all current IS&T and HealthPartners policies.
20. Attend Epic training, as needed and as funded, on new versions of Resolute Billing or Prelude software
21. Maintains current knowledge, trends, technology of Epic application software, O/S, data bases interfaces, and maintains a strong working knowledge of security and confidentiality requirements for patient data. Remains current with application development throughout IS&T and initiatives that are within IS&T and throughout the HealthPartners corporation.
22. Works within the framework of the Hub structure, maintains consistency with the domain of the current desk description and the job functionality of other IS&T Care Delivery Staff.
23. Maintains a working knowledge of business processes associated with patient registration, encounter billing and claims.
24. Assists Epic Spoke analyst with requirements methodology and clearly defines requirement needs. Reviews all requirements, providing Epic Spoke Analyst any feedback on needs or issues not addressed as they relate to the Prelude and Resolute systems.

Required Qualifications:
1. Bachelors degree in Computer Science or 3 years IT experience
2. 5+ years experience designing, maintaining, testing, and implementing program logic
3. 3 years healthcare experience
4. Experience with MUMPS programming

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Epic Resolute Certification
2. Epic Prelude Certification
3. Understanding of Chronicles and Bridges.
4. Understanding of Cache` databases and structures.
5. An overall understanding of MUMPS processing.
6. General Knowledge of clinical financial structures and financial flows.
7. Knowledge and understanding of Postscript for Patient Accounting summaries and detailed statements.
8. Familiarity with Epic MasterFiles
9. Familiarity with Application Wellness initiatives.

ABILITIES:
1. Strong troubleshooting skills for support requests and problem resolution
2. Ability to analyze business and technical requirements
3. Understanding of the implications of new changes and technologies for both current and future decision making.

SKILLS:
1. Experience designing system infrastructure and database architecture.
2. Experience with Microsoft Office and general desktop tools
3. Expertise with writing technical and business application documentation.
4. Good understanding of the LAN and WAN network
5. Good understanding of core operating systems and platforms
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
7. Experience reviewing, writing, and implementing code
8. Experience with managing mid-sized projects and coordinating major project tasks
9. Experience with guiding and mentoring less senior staff

We offer an excellent salary/benefits package, a rewarding environment, and a total commitment to providing exceptional care.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

EOE]]>http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/ST.-PAUL-MUMPS-Programmer-Analyst-Job-MN/745713/7457137457132010-04-09HealthPartnersCare Delivery Systems Hubfull-timeUSDstarting0BSSt. Paul, MN, US
Job ID: 16292
Department: AV Urgent Care
City: Apple Valley, MN
Location: HP - Apple Valley Clinic
Position Type: Part-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:
Hrs/Pay Period: 27

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation's “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for a LPN or a CMA at our Apple Valley Clinic. Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. Effectively provide a quality level of service to both internal and external customers.

LOCATION: Apple Valley Clinic

SCHEDULE: 13.5 Hours / week
Week one: Sunday 11:30am-5:00pm, Wednesday 4:30pm-9:30pm.
Week two: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 4:30pm-9:30pm, Saturday 8:30am-5:30pm.

LPN & CMA PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Must possess speech, hearing and sight skills to perform the functions of the position. Manual dexterity required. Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently. Some positions may have lifting requirements.

LPN REQUIRMENTS:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current LPN licensure in Minnesota
• Current CPR certification required within 6 months of hire and maintain.
• One-year full-time employment as a LPN preferred.
• Demonstration of written and oral communication skills required.

LPN JOB DUTIES:
• A licensed practical nurse uses the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) under the supervision of an RN or physician in order to provide continuing healthcare to individuals, families and the community.
• Identify common and recurring nursing needs of the patient.
• Recognize the need for and perform routine office procedures and testing in the ambulatory care setting.
• Assist patients to achieve basic health care goals.
• Identify patient education needs, provide instruction and refer appropriately.
• Document observations, actions and patient outcomes.

CMA REQUIREMENTS:
• High School diploma or GED
• Current Medical Assistant Certification or Registration (graduates of a formal training Medical Assistant program are required to meet criteria for certification or registration and to pass the first scheduled certification or registration exam following hire)
• Current CPR certification within 6 months of hire
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including appropriate use of English grammar and spelling
• At least six months recent (within the last 3 years) experience in a direct patient care setting
• Computer skills

CMA JOB DUTIES:
• Perform functions that support / provide patient care.
• Cleaning & sterilizing procedures support infection control and OSHA standards.
• Clinic supplies are adequately stocked and well organized.
• All equipment is properly maintained and adequate records are kept.
• Maintain current or compliant status as determined by the appropriate accrediting body.

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package. To see a complete job description and/or to apply for this position, please visit www.healthpartners.jobs, click on job opportunities and search for Job ID #16292.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

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Job ID: 16211
Department: GH S&B for ICSI
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington ICSI
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday through Friday. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

If you have a passion for quality healthcare, the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI), a regional collaborative of 50 health care delivery organizations and sponsored by six Minnesota health plans dedicated to improving healthcare quality, has an exciting career opportunity for you. ICSI is an independent organization dedicated to transforming the health care system through collaboration among diverse stakeholders. ICSI also provides evidence-based health care guidelines and quality improvement services to its members so they deliver patient-centered and value-driven care.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for a Systems Improvement Coordinator. This position is responsible for coordinating operational support for a wide variety of ICSI programs and activities. These programs and activities are divided into three categories: Systems Improvement, Scientific Documents, and Member Relations; the responsibilities for each category are listed below. Specific assignments and areas of responsibility for each person who holds this position will be drawn from these lists and will vary from person to person.

Systems Improvement:
Coordinate operational support for collaborative and educational programs that bring together multiple stakeholder organizations (medical groups, hospitals, and/or health plans) to improve care quality, cost, and/or experience of care:
• Support ICSI strategic initiatives, improvement collaboratives, and/or action groups by coordinating the operational logistics and performing tasks associated with selected activities, such as obtaining suitable venues, coordinating planning meetings, obtaining and organizing handouts and other support materials, and giving instructions to assistants for the work they do in support of these activities.
• Support the education program by coordinating the operational logistics and performing tasks associated with selected activities, such as administering surveys to identify topics of interest to members, obtaining venues suitable for workshops, developing marketing materials, and summarizing user evaluations of the various education activities.

Scientific Documents:
Coordinate operational support for the development and revision of evidence-based scientific documents (including health care guidelines, protocols and order sets) that are used by health care systems and clinicians as the basis for providing patient care:
• Coordinate the operational logistics and perform tasks associated with multidisciplinary work groups, such as surveying work group members to determine their availability for meetings and giving instructions to assistants for the work they do in support of these activities.
• Coordinate with Regions Hospital Library and Arneson Methodist Library to conduct searches of the scientific literature and obtain relevant articles.
• Maintain a database of all scientific articles cited in these documents.
• Produce the schedules, graphs, and other documents used to communicate the work plan for producing these documents
• Produce multiple drafts of these documents at various stages of the development and revision process, with particular attention given to the use of proper punctuation, spelling, grammar, and style.
• Produce final versions of these documents and any derivative products and post them on ICSI's Web site.
• Participate in the continual improvement of document format and content standards and the processes used to develop and revise these documents.
• Maintain an archive of all versions of these documents used for member review and committee approval.

Member Relations:
Coordinate operational support necessary to assist organizations in understanding and fulfilling requirements for continued membership in ICSI:
• Aggregate member reports of quality improvement initiatives for use by all ICSI members.
• Maintain accurate records on member participation in ICSI activities to provide a reliable basis for determining whether membership requirements are being met.
• Support the Cultivating Quality series of workshops by coordinating the operational logistics associated with selected activities, such as obtaining suitable venues, coordinating planning meetings, obtaining and organizing handouts and other support materials, and giving direction to the assistants who support these activities.
• Maintain up-to-date information about member organizations that is used by other ICSI staff members.
• Maintain up-to-date information about committee and work group openings and efforts being made to fill these positions.

General Responsibilities:
Contribute to the functioning of team effectiveness in carrying out responsibilities for programs and activities that involve multiple ICSI staff members.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
1. High school diploma; Bachelor's degree preferred.
2. Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, function with minimal supervision, and communicate and work well with others.
3. Experience using a variety of word processing and graphics software.
4. Demonstrated editing and proofreading skills.

Employment services for ICSI are provided by HealthPartners. To learn more about ICSI please visit us at www.icsi.org.

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

EOE]]>http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/BLOOMINGTON-Systems-Improvement-Coordinator-Job-MN-55420/745716/7457167457162010-04-09HealthPartnersGH S&B for ICSIfull-timeUSDstarting0BSBloomington, MN, US
Job ID: 16620
Department: Facility Services
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Normal business hours.
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation's “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

HealthPartners is seeking a Director, Facility Development and Space Planning. This position will provide overall leadership and direction for the space planning and construction process for new and existing medical and dental facilities for the HealthPartners Medical Group and Clinics.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Develops a three-year strategic facility plan and the respective annual capital construction budget for medical, dental and pharmacy projects.
• Provides leadership and direction for programming, planning, scoping, timelines and pricing of projects throughout the year. Directs the development of standards and guidelines for space and furniture in the clinics.
• Manages and coaches the Engineer Coordinator with regard to building systems and engineer staffing and directs the Facility Services staff to ensure they are responsive to the needs of operational leaders.
• Manages the operational budgets of Facility Services.
• With consultation with the legal department, develops and negotiates contracts with architect firms, general contractors, and consultants or contractors.
• Provides leadership for the disaster planning as part of the business continuity plan.
• Continually develops a brand that emphasizes efficiency for patients and staff and creates a healing environment.

This position requires:

• A Bachelor's degree along with at least 10 years of experience in construction project management or healthcare clinic/facility management.
• A broad understanding of health care construction including infection control especially in working facilities that need to remain in operation during construction.
• Knowledge of the integration of green building technology into facility planning.
• Experience in both hospital and ambulatory care operations and familiarity with medical and clerical equipment is necessary.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Advanced financial management and budgeting experience.
• Master's degree in Business Administration or Health Care Administration is preferred.

HealthPartners is nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care and we offer an excellent salary and benefits package. Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it

For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job ID 16620.]]>http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/BLOOMINGTON-Director,-Facility-Development-&-Space-Planning-Job-MN-55420/746501/7465017465012010-04-09HealthPartnersFacility Servicesfull-timeUSDstarting0BSBloomington, MN, US
Job ID: 16472
Department: CG Urgent Care
City: Cottage Grove, MN
Location: HP - Cottage Grove Clinic
Position Type: Part-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:
Hrs/Pay Period: 44

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation's “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for a Certified Medical Assistant in our new Cottage Grove Clinic. Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. Provide and support patient's care by performing tasks and duties consistent with professional standards, ICSI guidelines, and GHI policies and procedures. In addition, may function in supply aid and/or sterilization capacity. Maintain a safe work area and ensure that it is adequately stocked, cleaned and organized. Implement cleaning and sterilizing procedures to support infection control and OSHA standards.

Location: Cottage Grove Clinic

Schedule: 22 hours / week
Week 1: Sunday 11:30am - 5:30pm, Monday 4:30pm-9:30pm, Tuesday 4:30pm-9:30pm, Wednesday 4:30pm-9:30pm.
Week 2: Monday 4:30pm-9:30pm, Tuesday 4:30pm-9:30pm, Wednesday 4:30pm-9:30pm, Saturday 8:30am-5:30pm.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Must possess speech, hearing and sight skills to perform the functions of the position. Manual dexterity required. Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently. Proficiency in other languages may be required. Some positions may have lifting requirements.

Required:
• High School diploma or GED
• Current Medical Assistant Certification
• Current CPR certification within 6 months of hire
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including appropriate use of English grammar and spelling
• Demonstrated ability to function with multiple priorities and interruptions
• At least six months recent (within the last 3 years) experience in a direct patient care setting
• Computer skills

Job Duties:
• Perform functions that support / provide patient care.
• Cleaning & sterilizing procedures support infection control and OSHA standards.
• Clinic supplies are adequately stocked and well organized.
• All equipment is properly maintained and adequate records are kept.
• Maintain current or compliant status as determined by the appropriate accrediting body.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package. To see a complete job description and/or to apply for this position, please visit www.healthpartners.jobs, click on job opportunities and search for Job ID # 16472.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

EOE]]>http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/COTTAGE-GROVE-CMA-Part-Time-Job-MN-55016/746502/7465027465022010-04-09HealthPartnersCG Urgent Carefull-timeUSDstarting0BSCottage Grove, MN, US
Job ID: 16100
Department: IS&T Network Services
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation's “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

We currently seek a Network Infrastructure Administrator Intermediate within our Information Services and Technology Department. The person in this position will maintain and monitor network systems and the LAN/WAN connections. This position is responsible for working with the Network Team to resolve network issues, potential intrusion, and to ensure availability.

MAJOR JOB FUNCTION
Key roles, responsibilities & functions for this position.
TASKS
1. Maintains and Monitors Network Management Systems, appliances, and software.
A. Maintain and monitor network traffic; alerts network team to potential issues.
B. Maintain and Monitor communication security breaches and potential network attacks.
C. Participates with Network systems, application and software implementation, upgrades, and administration.
D. Responds to maintenance, monitoring events, and support requests; partnering with experienced network administrators for complex issue resolution.
E. Maintains and monitors Network Management Systems, Appliances, and Software.
F. Monitors and maintains network performance.

2. Monitors and maintains all LAN and WAN connections.
A. Installs, configures, monitors, and maintains all LAN and WAN connections.
B. Manages and maintains switches, routers, access points, terminal servers and UPS systems within the internal network.
C. Implements VPN connections, ensuring that the appropriate processes and security measures and followed.
D. Requests quotes for the necessary equipment and parts for the LAN and WAN.

3. Communicates and partners with vendor support.
A. Ensures that vendors are notified of issues or potential problems.
B. Partners with vendors to ensure appropriate data and system integration for upgrades and application implementation.
C. . Ensures that the appropriate network structure and hardware are available for Telecom needs and expansion.
D. Works with Unix and Windows administrators to accommodate network requests.

4. Monitors and maintains applications that ensure data and information protection.
A. Utilizes network monitoring tools to assess and review network activity for events.
B. Maintains and monitors the requirements for network tool set up and event parameters.
C. Participates with Risk Identification proactively and reactively.

5. Maintains awareness of the latest developments in key areas of responsibility and brings forward opportunities that might benefit the organization.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.

ABILITIES:
1. Understanding of technical documentation and business documentation.
2. LAN/WAN Trouble Shooting experience in multisite environment
3. Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking.

SKILLS:
1. Understanding of IT infrastructure.
2. Experience with Microsoft Office and General Desktop tools.
3. Understanding of technical documentation and business documentation.
4. Good verbal and written communication skills
5. General understanding of platforms and applications, e.g. Windows, Unix, Mainframe

KNOWLEDGE:
1. Preferred: Bachelors degree in Computer Science or 3 years IT experience.
2. 3 years experience in designing, maintaining and administering Networks
3. Proficient with Cisco network equipment – switches, routers, access-points
4. Preferred Cisco Certification.
5. DNS, DHCP experience preferred.

We offer an excellent salary/benefits package, a rewarding environment, and a total commitment to providing exceptional care.

For a complete job description and to apply please visit to HealthPartners.jobs, click on Search for Job Opportunities and enter Job ID: 16100.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

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Job ID: 16213
Department: Health Plan Case Mgmt
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (flexible hours possible)
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation's “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for Report Development and Data Analyst; Disease and Case Management. Primary responsibility will be Disease Management reporting. In addition, will be responsible for the development and maintenance of a departmental database/information system that monitors and reports on key departmental indicators and operational processes and assures the ability to report routine and ad hoc measurements as requested by departmental leadership.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Develops and maintains an information system that supports the production and distribution of both routine and ad hoc reporting of outcomes and results for: Department programs and initiatives. Department key process indicators. Concurrent review data. Patient and provider satisfaction. Staff productivity. Vendor reporting. Member eligibility verification. Annual plan goals and objectives. Web site information. Regulatory and accreditation requirements.
2. Designs and executes quantitative studies and analysis of data to support management action or decision-making.
3. Assures the production and appropriate distribution of well-designed reports to appropriate case management staff and leadership staff on pre-defined or ad hoc schedules.
4. Monitors, analyzes, and coordinates case management reports from other areas, including IS&T and Strategic Health Informatics, to ensure timely and actionable data are routinely received and used.
5. Assists with the development and implementation of appropriate departmental policies and procedures that maintain accuracy of data and efficiency of report management (in collaboration with IS&T, Strategic Health Informatics, or other data analysis units.)
6. Conducts staff training on data documentation, performance and outcomes measurement requirements.
7. Maintains case management census databases.
8. Defines hard and software requirements and capital equipment needs to support departmental accountabilities, recommends needs to management, and oversees implementation.
9. Uses available system tools, maintains knowledge of corporate databases, and works with other analysts within HealthPartners to improve data quality and consistent reporting standards.
10. Maintains appropriate confidentiality of information in accordance with HealthPartners corporate policies.
11. Participates in ongoing independent study, education related professional activities, and professional affiliations to maintain knowledge in the areas of case management, information systems, data analysis and reporting, and project management.
12. Demonstrates effective project management skills, including the use of project planning and tracking tools; development of achievable goals, objectives, and timelines; and innovative use of resources.
13. Demonstrates responsiveness to and appreciation of constructive feedback and recommendations for personal growth and development.
14. Willingly participates in and/or effectively leads various workgroups and projects as needed and assigned.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. BA/BS degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics or equivalent in college courses and job experience.
2. Three years experience working within complex databases to extract data, identify trends, provide analysis and recommendations or make decisions as a result of analysis.
3. Three years direct experience using PC spreadsheets, word processing databases and mainframe software.
4. One year experience developing reports in Crystal Reports, Business Objects, and/or Access.
5. One year experience in project management or equivalent role.
6. Demonstrated skill and experience in effectively relating to and collaboratively working with physicians, medical examiners, and team members using a high level of expertise in written, oral and interpersonal communication.
7. Ability to work independently.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master's degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, or equivalent.
2. Previous work experience in managed care, health care setting, or case management department.
3. Experience working and negotiating with external vendors.
We offer an excellent salary/benefits package, a rewarding environment, and a total commitment to providing exceptional care.

For a complete job description and to apply please visit to HealthPartners.jobs, click on Search for Job Opportunities and enter Job ID: 16213.

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Job ID: 16632
Department: Physician Services
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday - Friday schedule 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

This position is integral to the organization's ongoing ability to identify and sustain a diverse pool of qualified Physician/provider candidates across all specialties. The position is responsible for in-depth analysis of data on existing and potential candidates and provides sourcing expertise in the areas of recruitment technology, sourcing tactics, metrics development and implementation and measurement of outcomes.

ACCOUNTABILITIES: (Key roles, responsibilities & functions for this position)
(For supervisory position -- indicate positions/departments supervised)
1) Identifies and maintains creative sourcing strategies of existing and potential workforce applicants through analysis of Medical Schools, Universities, Residency Programs and physician resource databases.

2) Identifies and establishes metrics to ensure the recruitment strategies are meeting Physician/provider staffing requirements by analyzing data and measuring outcomes.

3) Responsible for continually monitoring metrics by position and identifying issues affecting recruitment to proactively initiate recruitment activities to continuously improve processes.

4) Represents HealthPartners Medical Group and Clinics at job fairs, resident-related events and activities to promote organization. Other networking activities may include cold calling medical schools and other organizations useful to physician/provider recruitment.

5) Develops and maintains staffing reports using appropriate software and conduct preliminary analysis in conjunction with HRIS to ensure data integrity.

6) Assists in the preparation, maintenance, and updating of staffing plans and reports for all specialty and primary care departments.

7) Works with recruiters and others to monitor recruitment needs and support workforce planning initiatives.

8) Prepares data reports on candidates, time to fill, dates, delivery ratio, effectiveness renew ratio from programs.

9) Designs and prepares reports for specialties on candidates, recruitment sources and other data elements.

10) Identifies and utilizes data bases to mine information for recruitment including creating stronger links with specific programs for physicians and advanced practice providers.

11) Completes surveys for MGMA and other sources.

12) Accountable for tracking Advanced Practice Provider (APP) data.

13) Responds to specific internal and external business requests by acquiring, synthesizing and analyzing market/customers' data for response and presentation regarding projected staffing needs incorporating industry benchmarks. Creates professional reports and conducts presentation to leaders, business partners and community.

14) Identifies measures and tracks/analyzes data to evaluate and measure effectiveness of activities, i.e., new provider orientation. Uses available data/metrics to support decisions.

15) Works effectively with physician recruiters and provides recruitment back up as needed.

16) Conducts physician/advanced practice provider orientation.

17) Learns and utilizes new software applications and data sources.

18) Performs other special assignments as needed to meet business objectives as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: (Minimum qualifications needed for this position)
• Bachelor's Degree in HR or minimum of four years related work experience in Human Resources, HRIS, Physician Recruiting or training in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of three years experience in data analysis or workforce planning.
• Advanced proficiency in utilizing software packages (for example: MS Office products including MS Access, Crystal Reports or knowledge of database systems, Excel spreadsheets, and other graphical packages)
• Demonstrated networking skills.
• Ability to influence and build relationships, work collaboratively with individuals or teams from all areas and levels of the organization, community and business partners.
• Strong analytical skills and creative problem solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to develop, prepare and deliver high level business presentations and reports including detailed data analysis
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with high degree of attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Adept at handling sensitive and confidential situations and information.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Working knowledge HR related software helpful (i.e., Lawson or PeopleClick)
• Previous experience with Physician/provider data bases

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Additional Information

Previous data analysis experience required working with Excel, MS Access, and Crystal Reports. Experience in provider recruitment and sourcing required.

For additional information, please contact diane.m.collins@healthpartners.com or call Diane at (952) 883-5453. EOEmployer

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Job ID: 16493
Department: HPD - JourneyWell Operations
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: 8-5 Monday-Friday
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community, recently helped us become one of the nation's “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” according to Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

Due to our continued growth, we are seeking a Health & Wellness Sales and Product Consultant to join our Health Promotion Department. This position will be responsible for providing support to the sales teams as the health and wellness subject matter expert for JourneyWell sales. This position will also be responsible for supporting the JourneyWell stand alone sales including participation in trade shows, telesales support, follow up on prospects/consultants and appointment setting.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining current industry, competitive and market expertise as the subject matter expert (SME) for JourneyWell and establish a process for timely sharing of the information with the sales and account teams, product management and others within HealthPartners.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic discussions related to an organizations health and wellness goals and programs.
• Telemarketing to prospects identified by the Sales Executive for the purpose of information gathering, appointment setting or follow up.
• Working collaboratively with the HealthPartners health plan sales teams to support them in selling JourneyWell solutions, including sales call preparation and participation as the JourneyWell SME. Act as an internal SME for the sales team.
• Working collaboratively with marketing to provide the follow-up and appointment setting for all trade show and conference leads.
• Assisting sales and account managers in preparing for JourneyWell presentations to existing or new health plan clients as assigned.
• Maintaining all information on prospect in the designated sales force contact management system. Provide a monthly report of all sales activity including prospect in the funnel, closed sales and lost sales.

This position requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, organization development or finance along with 3-5 years of experience in health management or health & wellness. In addition, this position requires at least 3 years of experience working in sales including prospecting and lead generation, sales presentations, telemarketing and demonstrated success in closing the sale.

For more information on JourneyWell go to www.journeywell.com.

HealthPartners is an equal opportunity employer. For more information and to apply, go to www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job ID 16493.

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Job ID: 16584
Department: SP OB/GYN
City: St. Paul, MN
Location: HP - St. Paul Clinic
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:
Hrs/Pay Period: 72

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation's “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for a LPN in OB/GYN at our St. Paul Clinic.

Hours: 36 hrs/week

Schedule: 8:30am - 5:30pm Monday, Wednesday, e/o Thursday, Friday and 8:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday

HealthPartners requires:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current LPN licensure in Minnesota
• Current CPR certification required within 6 months of hire and maintain
• One-year full-time employment as a LPN preferred
• OB/GYN experience preferred
• Demonstration of written and oral communication skills required.

Responsibilities:
• Will effectively provide a quality level of service to both internal and external customers and carry out nursing tasks and medical orders as delegated by physicians and registered nurses to support patient care.
• Will work under the supervision of an RN or physician in order to provide continuing healthcare to individuals, families and the community.
• Identify common and recurring nursing needs of the patient.
• Recognize the need for and perform routine office procedures and testing in the ambulatory care setting.
• Assist patients to achieve basic health care goals.
• Identify patient education needs, provide instruction and refer appropriately.
• Document observations, actions and patient outcomes.
• Will obtain accurate vital signs, recognize and report variances.
• Implement established Policies and Procedures.
• Patient Instruction: Teach techniques or provide information according to established program.
• Documentation: Accurately and appropriately document procedures and treatment in each patient's record.
• Information Processing: Appropriately communicate information to other members of the health care team. Provide the patient and family with current and accurate information regarding the procedure and care.
• Perform telephone screening under direction of RN or MD.

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package. To see a complete job description and/or to apply for this position, please visit www.healthpartners.jobs, click on job opportunities and search for Job ID # 16584.

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Job ID: 16717
Department: Ridecare
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:
Hrs/Pay Period: 75

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation's “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for a Bilingual Transportation Referral Assistant at the Bloomington corporate office. Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. To effectively coordinate and schedule transportation needs of patients in a timely and accurate manner.

Language Requirement: Proficiency in Hmong and

English Languages Required

Hours: 37.5hrs/week
Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00am – 3:00pm

Qualifications
Required:
High School diploma or GED
Strongly demonstrated written and oral communication skills
Customer service / public relations experience
Strong Computer Skills
Good telephone manner
Highly organized
Proficiency in Hmong and English Languages Required

Preferred:
Experience in an ambulatory care setting

Physical Requirements:
This position requires manual dexterity. Ability to read, write and speak English. Proficiency in other languages may be required. Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.

Accountabilities:
• Access CRT in verifying membership and eligibility.
• Schedule patient's transportation needs using an automated scheduling process and system.
• Answer phone and call patients in coordinating, non-emergent transportation to or from a medical facility.
• Compile and submit monthly reports.
• Review provider billing for services in determining accurate payment amount.
• Maintain tracking system in monitoring utilization of services. Look at trends.
• Serve as a resource to clinics / facilities and staff regarding transportation needs.
• Involved in meetings with vendor of services in problem solving.
• Involvement in writing articles and correspondence for input in newsletters, new member materials and handouts.
• Enter authorizations for patient referrals for emergency care / transport.
• Track and set up reports for referrals.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package. To see a complete job description and/or to apply for this position, please visit www.healthpartners.jobs, click on job opportunities and search for Job ID # 16717.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

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Additional Information

Proficiency in English and Hmong required.

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Job ID: 16595
Department: CG Primary Care
City: Cottage Grove, MN
Location: HP - Cottage Grove Clinic
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday 8:00am-5:00pm Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm Wednesday 8:00am-5:00pm Thursday OFF Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Hrs/Pay Period: 68

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation's “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for a Certified Medical Assistant in our new Cottage Grove Clinic. Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. Provide and support patient's care by performing tasks and duties consistent with professional standards, ICSI guidelines, and GHI policies and procedures. In addition, may function in supply aid and/or sterilization capacity. Maintain a safe work area and ensure that it is adequately stocked, cleaned and organized. Implement cleaning and sterilizing procedures to support infection control and OSHA standards.

Location: Cottage Grove Clinic

Schedule: 34 hours per week
Monday 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday OFF
Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Must possess speech, hearing and sight skills to perform the functions of the position. Manual dexterity required. Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently. Proficiency in other languages may be required. Some positions may have lifting requirements.

Required:
• High School diploma or GED
• Current Medical Assistant Certification
• Current CPR certification within 6 months of hire
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including appropriate use of English grammar and spelling
• Demonstrated ability to function with multiple priorities and interruptions
• At least six months recent (within the last 3 years) experience in a direct patient care setting
• Computer skills

Job Duties:
• Perform functions that support / provide patient care.
• Cleaning & sterilizing procedures support infection control and OSHA standards.
• Clinic supplies are adequately stocked and well organized.
• All equipment is properly maintained and adequate records are kept.
• Maintain current or compliant status as determined by the appropriate accrediting body.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package. To see a complete job description and/or to apply for this position, please visit www.healthpartners.jobs, click on job opportunities and search for Job ID # 16595.

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Job ID: 16640
Department: HP Research Foundation S&B
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday - Friday regular business hours.
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a Senior Research Programmer Analyst to join HealthPartners Research Foundation (HPRF). HealthPartners Research Foundation supports and promotes research throughout the HealthPartners family of nonprofit health care organizations. Its mission is to advance scientific knowledge through research to improve the health of HealthPartners members and the community.

This position is responsible for providing Research staff with the data, information and tools necessary to conduct research. This role's specific focus is to support Dental research. This position will need to gain a comprehensive understanding of HealthPartners business operations, develop complex data extractions, perform quality assurance testing, document processes, participate and communicate with multi-site work groups, and acquire and provide content knowledge to research projects and programming team.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Work independently on multiple research project teams providing necessary data, information and tools. Specifically,
- Identify technological project needs
- Establish implementation plan and communicate timeline
- Design specifications for complex data extractions
- Perform coding
- Ensure data integrity
- Identify, perform and document necessary modifications
- Provide documentation to assure understanding of development process
- Present and interpret results

• Develop working knowledge of multiple programming tools (SAS, SQL, etc)
• Contribute knowledge and ideas as project and team member
• Proactively identify data quality issues and propose and implement solutions
• Provide consulting and assist in decision making regarding project needs and requirements

Required qualifications:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2 years programming experience or a minimum of 5 years in a healthcare and/or research setting
• Experience in relational database design and writing complex SQL
• Proficiency at data extraction and analysis using SAS
• Experience working independently on multiple projects
• Experience identifying project needs and developing and implementing a data extraction plan

Preferred qualifications:
• Experience with data warehousing systems use and/or development
• Experience working with complex health care data systems or applications (Electronic Medical Record, Medical Claims etc.)
• Clinical dental knowledge
• Experience in database development and/or database management
• Experience with Oracle
• Experience in data/statistical analysis

HealthPartners is nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care and we offer an excellent salary and benefits package.

For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.jobs and serach for job ID 16640.

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Job ID: 16416
Department: HSC Plastic Surgery
City: St. Paul, MN
Location: HP - Specialty Center 401
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30-5:00 Schedule may vary based on clinic needs.
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, with patients and the community, is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of nation's “best places to work in health care” by Modern Healthcare Magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for a LPN within ENT and Plastic and Hand Surgery at the Specialty Center located in St. Paul, Minnesota. This person will effectively provide a quality level of service to both internal and external customers. This person will also carry out nursing tasks and medical orders as delegated by physicians and registered nurses to support patient care.

Required Qualifications:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current LPN licensure in Minnesota
• Current CPR certification required within 6 months of hire and maintain.
• One-year full-time employment as a LPN.
• Experience working with EPIC or other computerized record system
• Minimum of 1 year working in a clinical setting
• Experience in one of the following specialty settings: Plastics, Hand Surgery, or ENT or at least 1 year of surgical experience in an outpatient or inpatient setting.
• Demonstration of written and oral communication skills required.

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package.

To apply for this position, please visit: www.healthpartners.jobs and search Job ID is #16416.

Additional Information

This position will float between the ENT and Plastic & Hand Surgery Clinics

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Job ID: 16771
Department: AK Primary Care GHI
City: Anoka, MN
Location: PS - RiverWay Clinic - Anoka
Position Type: Full-Time

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Position Information

HealthPartners Medical Group is a large, multi-specialty group with an excellent full-time opportunity for a Primary Care Internal Medicine Physician to practice in Anoka, Minnesota with Group Health Plan, Inc.

Responsible for patient care in internal medicine, including exams and procedures. Develop and implement diagnostic plans, review test results, document and code all services provided, and utilize appropriate technologies including electronic medical records. Must be licensed to practice medicine in Minnesota and must be Board certified or Board eligible in Internal Medicine. Requires 3 years of related experience and ability to perform procedures including Pap smear.

Contact Information

Please send C.V. to diane.m.collins@healthpartners.com or fax to (952) 883-5395. EOE.

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Job ID: 16551
Department: ER Primary Care GHI
City: Elk River, MN
Location: PS - RiverWay Clinic - Elk River
Position Type: Full-Time

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Position Information

Our RiverWay Ek River Clinic is actively recruiting an exceptional BC/BE family medicine physician to join our primary care team. This position is full-time 32 – 26 patient contact hours per week. Hospital call and rounding responsibilities are optional
Electronic medical record experience is preferred but not required. We use the Epic electronic medical record system at all of our clinics and admitting hospitals.

Our current primary group includes Family Medicine and Pediatrics along with a physician assistant, family nurse practitioner and pediatric nurse practitioner. OB/Gyn, general surgery and urgent care services are also available onsite.

Must be BE/BC in family medicine. Previous experience with electronic medical record is helpful but not required. We us the Epic medical record system in all of our clinics and admitting hospitals.

HealthPartners Medical Group continues to receive nationally recognized clinical performance and quality awards. We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefit package, a rewarding practice and a commitment to providing exceptional patient-centered care.

Contact Information

For more information please contact diane.m.collins@healthpartners.com or call Diane at (952) 883-5453; toll-free: (800) 472-4695, x3. EOEmployer

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Job ID: 16638
Department: RS OB/GYN
City: Minneapolis, MN
Location: HP - Riverside Clinic
Position Type: On Call Float
Anticipated Work Schedule: This position is an on-call position and will float to multiple locations on the West side of the Twin Cities. These locations could include: Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Coon Rapids, Minneapolis Riverside and St. Louis Park.
Hrs/Pay Period: 0

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation's “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for an On-Call RN Float in OB/GYN. Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. On-Call OB/GYN RN's are mainly responsible for telephone triage, notification to patients of abnormal test results and appropriate follow up. The on call staff generally do not have direct patient care.

SCHEDULE:
This is an on-call schedule and days / hours will vary 0-40 hours/week.
Clinic is open Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm.

LOCATIONS:
This position is an on-call position and will float to multiple locations on the West side of the Twin Cities. These locations could include: Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Coon Rapids, Minneapolis Riverside and St. Louis Park.

REQUIRED:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
One year full time employment as an RN
One year OB/GYN or Labor & Delivery experience preferred
Current RN licensure in Minnesota
Wisconsin RN licensure within two months of hire
Current CPR certification required within 6 months of hire, and maintain
Strongly demonstrated written and oral communication skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods at a time. Must possess speech, hearing and sight skills to perform the functions of the position. Manual dexterity required. Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently. Proficiency in other languages may be required. Some positions may have lifting requirements.

JOB DUTIES:
Effectively provides high quality service to both internal and external customers
Makes independent nursing diagnoses and develops plans of care based on patient assessment
Telephone Triage
Delegates nursing tasks when appropriate
Creates and implements dynamic teaching plans based upon patient need
Acts as a resource for other staff
Other duties as assigned

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package. To see a complete job description and/or to apply for this position, please visit www.healthpartners.jobs, click on job opportunities and search for Job ID #16793.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

EOE

Additional Information

8:00am - 5:00pm as needed at OB/GYN sites

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