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Job ID:: 17587
Department:: Regions Hospitalists
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: PS - Regions Hospital & Clinics
Position Type:: On Call

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This moonlighter position will assist with hospital responsibilities with our Hospital Medicine staff on an on-call basis at Regions Hospital, located in St. Paul. Hours are typically evening, but some day shifts may be available.

Contact Information

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

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Job ID:: 19804
Department:: RH Behav Hlth Inpatient Svc
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: PS - Regions Hospital & Clinics
Position Type:: Full-Time

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This full-time Assistant Medical Director for Behavioral Health Inpatient Care position will be based at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Assistant Medical Director for Behavioral Health Inpatient Care is responsible for promoting safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient-centered Behavioral Health care services throughout Regions Hospital and help represent Regions Hospital Psychiatry services to Regions Hospital, HealthPartners Medical Group and the community. Candidates 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. Qualifications include board certification in Psychiatry, proven leadership and management skills, as well as an ability to obtain/maintain medical licensure for MN.

Contact Information

For more information or to apply, contact Lori Fake via email at lori.m.fake@healthpartners.com or via telephone at either (952) 883-5337 (local) or (800) 472-4695 x1 (toll free).

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Job ID:: 18959
Department:: Emergency Medicine
City:: Hudson, WI
Location:: PS - Hudson Hospital
Position Type:: Full-Time

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This combination EMS fellowship and clinical position will work 900 clinical hours per year at Hudson Hospital (Hudson, WI), Amery Regional Medical Center (Amery, WI) and occasional shifts at Regions Hospital (St. Paul, MN). The remainder of the full-time position's hours will be dedicated to EMS fellowship-focused activities.

Contact Information

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

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Job ID:: 17793
Department:: Otolaryngology
City:: Hudson, WI
Location:: PS - Hudson Hospital
Position Type:: Full-Time

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Nestled near the Wisconsin/Minnesota border, the beautiful western WI communities of Hudson and New Richmond boast newly remodeled hospitals with excellent nursing and clinic support staff and a strong and fast-growing patient base.

Qualified, experienced BC'd candidates will have an entrepreneurial spirit and desire to practice community-based general otolaryngology, while benefiting from the stability, support and camaraderie of our larger otolaryngology group in nearby St. Paul, MN.

Contact Information

Contact Sandy Lachman at 800-472-4695 x2 for more information.

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Job ID:: 20541
Department:: Geropsychiatry
City:: Bloomington, MN
Location:: HP - Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Full-time position, 0.85 FTE. Actual work schedule to be determined.
Hrs/Pay Period:: 64

Job Description::

Position Title: Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist Unit: IV
Geriatric Psychiatry
Department: Behavioral Health in Geriatric Programs
Reporting Structure: Psychiatrist Mentor
Program Direction: Administration: Department Head

Professional Practice Consulting: Nursing/Reception Administrator

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 a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner in Geriatrics or Behavioral Health. 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:
ANA certification in both Behavioral Health and Geriatrics.
One-year experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
One-year clinical experience with geriatric patients.
Active member in professional nursing association.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Performing psychiatric assessments and diagnosis. Communication with patients/caregivers 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 patients.
• Integration into the HealthPartners provider system.
• Maintaining professional identity within the framework of the Behavioral Health Department
• 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.
• Psychiatrist 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. This position provides on-site consultation and primary care related to diagnosis and management of acute and chronic psychiatric condition for patients in nursing facilities and assisted living apartments. This position works closely with the patient, family, facility staff, and primary care team in development of a plan of care. The nurse practitioner/CNS works autonomously as well as in collaboration with his/her psychiatrist mentor, according to HP and ICSI Guidelines.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
I. Assesses the health status of individuals/families as appropriate.
II. Develops and Implements Plan of Care in collaboration with patient, family, facility staff, and primary care team.
III. Collaborates and coordinates with other health professionals as appropriate.
IV. Maintains and improves professional practice.

I. Asses 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 psychiatric diagnostic assessment if 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. Identifies variations form norms and diagnoses common health problems and diseases.

II. Develops and implements plan of care
1. Sets goals and plans mutually acceptable to paint and providers of care.
2. Prescribes variety of modalities to meet wellness and illness needs, including but not limited to medication, nutrition, exercise and traditional nursing treatments.
3. Manages wellness and illness needs according to HP and ICSI Guidelines.
4. Teaches and supports positive self-care activities including problems solving and selection of treatment alternatives.
5. Provides health counseling and emotional support throughout care.
6. Interventions are chosen which promote patients participating to his/her own care to greatest possible extent.
7. Evaluate the process and outcome of management plan and modifies the plan as appropriate.

III. Collaborates and coordinates with other health professionals as appropriate
1. Discriminates between situations requiring independent management, collaborative management with psychiatrist and immediate or further referral.
2. Collaborates with psychiatrist when unusual incidents or changes in patient's condition occur.
3. Coordinates care involving other healthcare providers.
4. Makes appropriate referrals.
5. Functions and mentor/resource and educator for other staff members.

IV. Maintains and improves professional practice
1. Recommendations for improving care are made.
2. Maintains professional competency by remaining current in continuing education activities.
3. Arranges for periodic meetings with physician mentor.
4. Maintains current licensure and certification.
5. Incorporated current research into practice to improve practice.
6. Participates in peer review activities.
7. Receives yearly performance evaluation.
8. Practices in accordance with national standards of practice.
9. Appropriate documentation of care is done according to HP standards.
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Job ID:: 21532
Department:: Medicare & Ind Sales
City:: Bloomington, MN
Location:: HP - Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule::
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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. 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 Supervisor in Medicare & Individual Products Sales. This position has primary accountability for supervising the day to day activities of the HealthPartners Medicare and Individual Sales Representatives. This department sells HealthPartners Medicare plans, Individual Commercial plans, Personal Dental plans and MSHO. The sales representatives operate primarily in a call center environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years work experience in a relevant position/field.
• Supervisory or leadership experience.
• Minimum of two year sales experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of the role of brokers in the distribution and service of health products.
• Basic project management skills.
• Excellent customer service and telephone skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office products or similar applications).
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work and maintain excellent working relations, both internally and externally.
• Ability to work as a team member to cooperatively meet or exceed team goals and objectives.
• Proficiency with personal computers: spreadsheet, word processing, database and workflow management programs.
• Minnesota life and health insurance licensure within three months of hire.
• Must comply with all Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), State of Minnesota, and Departmental policies and procedures.
• Execution of a non-competition agreement upon hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Management, Marketing or Communications.
• Experience working in a sales call center environment.
• Experience working in a sales or service position dealing with Medicare plans.
• Prior experience in team environment.
• Minnesota life and health insurance license.
• Strong knowledge of HealthPartners’ and affiliate company operations.
• Working knowledge of Medicare enrollment and benefits.
• Working knowledge of CQI and Covey principles.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Supervision of the sales representatives including:
a. Performing annual performance reviews and providing feedback to staff.
b. Hiring, coaching, disciplining and dismissal of staff
c. Holding staff accountable for meeting established sales goals and providing excellent customer service.
d. Maintain sales call center inbound and outbound phone schedules to assure adequate coverage to meet phone standards and meet monthly sales goals
e. Monitor sales representative phone calls to assure compliance with CMS guidelines and provide sales coaching and training as necessary.
f. Monitor sales representatives in the field as they conduct community sales presentations.
g. Assist sales manager with sales training for staff.
2. Support new sales process (e.g.: inbound and outbound sales calls).
3. Assist with incoming broker and prospective member calls regarding Medicare Eligible and Individual Products.
4. Coordinate resolution of all customer inquiries and service issues in a prompt, professional and customer friendly manner.
5. Support new sales and service:
a. Work with the Sales Manager to coordinate handling of critical issues.
b. Maintain competitive product and service files.
c. Process, per written guidelines, rapid disenrollment reports.
6. Participate in process improvement initiatives throughout the sales cycle.
7. Follow HealthPartners’ procedures, document and report progress as directed, and supply team with information necessary to function properly.
8. 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 #21532.

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

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Job ID:: 21585
Department:: Health Plan Case Mgmt
City:: Bloomington, MN
Location:: HP - Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Hrs/Pay Period:: 80

Job Description::

DATA/OPERATIONS ANALYST FOR DISEASE & CASE MANAGEMENT
Job ID 21585

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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

Because of our continued growth we are currently seeking a Data/Operations Analyst for Disease & Case Management to join our HealthPartners Group. This position is responsible for reporting on key departmental indicators and operational processes, as well as routine and ad hoc measures as requested by departmental leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develops and maintains a reporting process that supports the production and distribution of both routine and ad hoc reporting of outcomes and results for: Department programs and initiatives.
2. Designs and executes quantitative studies and analysis of data to support management action or decision-making.
3. Assures the production and distribution of well-designed reports to appropriate Disease and Case Management staff and leadership staff on pre-defined or ad hoc schedules.
4. Monitors, analyzes, and coordinates Disease and 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. Maintains appropriate confidentiality of information in accordance with HealthPartners corporate policies.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• BA/BS degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics or equivalent in college courses and job experience.
• Three years experience working with complex databases to extract data, identify trends, analyze and make recommendations or decisions based on findings.
• Three years direct experience using Microsoft Office for spreadsheets, flowcharts, and word processing.
• Two years experience and proficiency in developing reports in Crystal Reports, Business Objects, and Access.
• One year experience in project management or equivalent role.
• Demonstrated skill and experience in effectively relating to and collaboratively working with directors, managers, and/or supervisors as well as peers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, or equivalent.
• Previous work experience in managed care, health care setting, or case management department.
• Experience working and negotiating with external vendors.

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 search for job ID 21585.

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

HealthPartners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Data Analyst to do reporting for Disease and Case Management Department

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Job ID:: 21975
Department:: Member Services GHI
City:: Bloomington, MN
Location:: HP - Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule::
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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership. Thank you for your interest in working as a Member Services Representative at HealthPartners. We are pro-actively recruiting for the next Member Service Representative class in early 2012. In this fast paced position, you will respond to calls from members and prospective members answering questions regarding services and plan benefits, along with resolving specific questions and issues. As an advocate, you will identify and communicate concerns and trends that impact member satisfaction, and will coordinate the resolution of issues with other departments. If you are interested in these opportunities, please submit an online application for review. Training Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm for 4-5 weeks. Schedule after training: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 7:00pm Start Date: Anticipate Early 2012 Requirements: • A Bachelor's degree or equivalent customer service experience, involving complex, analytical problem-solving skills, is required • Excellent time management and sound decision-making skills • Ability to work in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment • PC proficiency with multiple systems/platforms • Experience working with people on the phone, preferably in a call center setting for an HMO, or in the insurance industry involving contact with patients or enrollees will receive priority consideration. Accountabilities: •Answer questions from members and prospective members regarding an extremely wide variety of subjects, including services available through HealthPartners, interpretation of plan benefits according to the member’s contract and specific situation and provide specific information regarding providers. • Assist staff members within the HealthPartners administration, clinics and contracted clinic networks who have questions about HealthPartners benefits, policies and procedures. • Explain HealthPartners policies and procedures to members and prospective members and provide assistance to resolve specific questions or problems. • Provide information to providers concerning the status of member’s coverage, the level of benefits, referral status, the status of provider claims, and assist them in obtaining prompt processing of such claims. • Investigate and assist in the resolution of member concerns regarding any service provided by or through HealthPartners, including but not limited to, payment of claims or prompt access to medical care and/or dental care. • Meet specific department goals related to quality and quantity of calls. • Identify concerns, issues and trends that affect member satisfaction and notify leadership. • Coordinate issue or problem resolution with other internal departments on behalf of the customer. • 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 #21975. Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it. EOE]]>http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Member-Services-Representative-Job-MN-55420/1514066/151406615140662012-03-07HealthPartnersMember Services GHIfull-timeUSDstarting0BSBloomington, MN, US
Job ID:: 20551
Department:: CR Primary Care
City:: Coon Rapids, MN
Location:: PS - Coon Rapids Clinic
Position Type:: Full-Time

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We are actively recruiting an exceptional BE/BC primary care physician, (internal medicine, family medicine or medicine-pediatrics) to join the primary care team at our HealthPartners Coon Rapids clinic. We prefer a physician, who is board certified in geriatrics. This is a full-time position, working a Monday - Friday schedule (actual work schedule to be determined). Hospital call and rounding is optional. Previous electronic medical record (EMR) experience is helpful but not required. We use the Epic system in all of our clinics and admitting hospitals. Our current primary care group includes family medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics. OB/Gyn, endocrinology and outpatient surgical services are also available onsite.

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

Contact Information

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

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Job ID:: 22689
Department:: CR Primary Care
City:: Coon Rapids, MN
Location:: HP - Coon Rapids Clinic
Position Type:: On Call
Anticipated Work Schedule::
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 a CMA On-Call in the Coon Rapids Clinic. The purpose of this position is for service excellence to be centered on patient care and patient relationships. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. Provide/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.

SCHEDULE:
This is an on-call position. Days and hours may vary, Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.
Days and hours will vary depending upon department needs. This person will work in Primary Care, Adults & Pediatrics.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to function with multiple priorities and interruptions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• At least six months recent (within the last 3 years) experience in a direct patient care setting
• Computer skills

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.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Perform functions that support / provide patient care.

A. Patients are roomed according to rooming and/or ICSI guidelines.

B. Vital signs and other pertinent physical measurements are obtained and recorded accurately.

C. Medication and clinical procedures are administered (according to authorized policy and demonstrating proficiency) and documented according to GHI policy. This may include DISCUS or AIMS assessment.

D. Charts are reviewed for the presence of pertinent information relevant to today’s encounter. This may include Prepared Practice work as developed by the team.

E. Needed and requested health educational materials are provided to the patient and documented.

F. Patients and their records are handled in a private and confidential manner per GHI policies.

G. Seek medical and/or nursing assistance when encountering an acutely ill patient or a patient with a changing condition.

H. Exam rooms and treatment rooms are prepared for examination of the patient and set up for procedures.

I. Charts are prepared and station records maintained which may include the following:
1) MSRs are checked for completion and routed appropriately.
2) Lab, x-ray and miscellaneous forms are prepared when requested.
3) Drug refills are processed according to clinic protocols.
4) Station logs, (i.e., pap, pathology, etc.) are monitored as assigned.
5) Prepare charts for patient appointments as indicated by the type of clinic visit and the reason for the appointment according to established practices and procedures.

J. Facilitate timely and accurate flow of communication within the clinic/location.

2. Cleaning & sterilizing procedures support infection control and OSHA standards.

3. Clinic supplies are adequately stocked and well organized.

4. All equipment is properly maintained and adequate records are kept.

5. Maintain current or compliant status as determined by the appropriate accrediting body.

6. 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 # 22689.

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Job ID:: 19278
Department:: HSC Ophthalmology
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - Specialty Center 401
Position Type:: On Call
Anticipated Work Schedule::
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, Ophthalmic Optometric Assistant Float. 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 assist in the delivery of eye care as directed by the eye care provider (i.e., ophthalmologist/optometrist) and to deliver these services in a professional, cost effective and timely manner.

Schedule:
This is an on-call float position. Days and hours could range 0-40 hours / week depending on need. Schedule will vary Monday through Friday 7:00am - 6:00pm.

Locations person could work at:
Arden Woods, Bloomington, St. Paul Como Clinic, St. Louis Park West Clinic, Woodbury, and St. Paul Health Specialty Center

Pay Rate Range: 17.23 – 21.48 DOQ

Qualifications:
Required:
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• A minimum of one-year experience working as an Ophthalmic/Optometric Assistant in an Optometry or Ophthalmology setting.
• Must be professional, punctual, and dependable.
• Must possess good communication skills.
• Must be able to interact with various types of patients and staff.

Preferred:
• Formal Ophthalmic/Optometric training from an accredited technical or vocational school.

Physical Requirements:
• Must possess manual dexterity, good vision and be self-mobile. Ability to read, write and speak English.

Accountabilities:
1. Room patients for provider and perform the following procedures/assessments as indicated:
• Obtain patient history.
• Neutralize present glasses prescription.
• Obtain visual acuity.
• Perform extraocular muscle assessment.
• Perform confrontation visual fields.
• Perform pupil testing.
• Perform color vision testing.
2. Perform stereopsis testing as needed.
3. Perform amsler grid testing as needed
4. Perform tonometry.
5. Instill pharmaceutical drops as needed
6. Perform visual fields.
7. Obtain keratometry measurements as needed
8. Coordinate work-ins, walk-ins, patient phone calls, etc. with reception staff and eye care providers.
9. Maintain effective patient flow.
10. Assist provider with patient education as needed
11. Set up and assist provider in minor surgery procedures.
12. Maintain and order supplies.
13. Schedule surgery and explain pre-operative instructions.
14. Clean and maintain all instruments and exam rooms.
15. Contact Lens Duties include:
• Maintain and stock diagnostic trial lens and starter kits
• Insert and remove trial lenses as directed
• Verify, clean and polish rigid contact lenses (requires ability to use radiuscope)
• Order patient lenses and notify patient when lenses arrive promptly.
• Monitor lenses “to be picked up” for non-pickups; send lenses back for credit after two (2) months.
• Instruct new contact lenses wearers on insertion, removal and care of contact lenses.
• Ability to discuss contact lens types (including relative advantages and prices) and service fees. Collect applicable fees for contact lenses and services.
16. 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 #19278.

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Job ID:: 18436
Department:: Urology
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: PS - Regions Hospital & Clinics
Position Type:: Full-Time

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This BC/BE Urologist will play a pivotal role in developing our female urology/pelvic floor practice at Regions Hospital, and utilize state-of-the-art technology in this beautiful, newly renovated facility. Fellowship training or practice experience in Female Urology/Pelvic Floor is required; an interest in teaching and research is a plus.

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We complement our practice with a starting salary guarantee, an outstanding benefits package, and support from one of the top medical groups in the Upper Midwest. For more information, contact Sandy Lachman at (800) 472-4695 x2 or sandy.j.lachman@healthpartners.com.

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Job ID:: 20761
Department:: HSC435 Gastroenterology
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: PS - HP Specialty Center 435
Position Type:: Full-Time

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Join our exceptional group of Gastroenterologists at our state of the art facilities in St. Paul, MN. This position focuses on our Hepatology patients within our Gastroenterology practice and includes clinic, call and hospital duties. Clinic duties will take place primarily at our Specialty Center with hospital responsibilities at Regions Hospital, both in St. Paul.

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For more information please contact Lori Fake via email at lori.m.fake@healthpartners.com or via telephone at either (952) 883-5337 or (800) 472-4695 x1 (toll-free).

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Job ID:: 20068
Department:: RCM Primary Care
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: PS - Midway Clinic
Position Type:: Part-Time

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We are actively recruiting an exceptional BC/BE Internal Medicine - Pediatric (MedPeds) physician to join our primary care team at the HealthPartners Midway Clinic. This position can be 0.6 – 0.8 FTE (3 – 4 days per week) working a Monday – Friday schedule. Hospital call and rounding are optional. Our current primary care team includes Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine-Pediatrics, and Pediatrics. 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 compensation and 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 @ (952) 883-5453, or (800) 472-4695 x3. EOEmployer

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Job ID:: 21305
Department:: Orthopedics
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: PS - HP Specialty Center 435
Position Type:: Full-Time

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Choosing your team wisely brings practice success and personal growth. As one of the Upper Midwest’s largest multi-specialty practices, HealthPartners Medical Group (HPMG) is growing our Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine department. We seek a BC/BE Primary Care Sports Medicine physician with a passion to provide outstanding non-operative orthopaedics and sports medicine care to patients of all ages. Your practice would include treating non-operative fractures, performing joint injections, and bracing and casting when needed.

We have 15 Orthopaedic Surgeons covering all orthopaedic surgical subspecialties, two Primary Care Sports Medicine physicians, and a PM&R physician specializing in musculoskeletal ultrasound. Athletic trainers are utilized to complement our knowledge base and enhance clinic efficiency. Our beautifully equipped specialty clinics have on-site comprehensive digital imaging centers and physical therapy, and utilize Epic electronic medical record.

We offer an exciting practice environment, a loyal referral base, and ample opportunity to provide medical care at local sporting events, serve as team physician with local schools, and participate in teaching and research.

Contact Information

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

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Job ID:: 22168
Department:: IG Behavioral Health
City:: Inver Grove Heights, MN
Location:: HP - Inver Grove Heights Clinic
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday through Friday. Possible split position between Inver Grove Heights Behavioral Health and Woodbury Behavioral Health. Work hours include three clinical hours after five p.m per week.
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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. 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:
• PhD or PsyD in a recognized mental health discipline • At least two years post Master’s/Ph.D 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. For a complete job description and to apply please visit to HealthPartners.jobs, click on Search for Job Opportunities and enter Job ID: 22168.

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Job ID:: 22007
Department:: Western Wisconsin Systems
City:: Hudson, WI
Location:: HP - Hudson Hospital
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 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 opportunity for a health information technology professional with nursing or clinical experience to serve in an implementation and support capacity in Western Wisconsin. Essential Job Functions include supporting business design activities related to Epic software and maintenance. This person is responsible for establishing credibility at all levels with clients including clinical providers and builds problem-solving partnerships with customers and colleagues. This position ensures that the appropriate analysis and technical requirements are gathered and documented for application changes. The person in this position is also responsible for defining requirements, support, providing training, and assessing Epic application changes.

Accountabilities:
1. Gathers business requirements, designs applications and documents detailed specifications and prototypes.
2. Ensures the availability and efficiency of application processing, documentation and maintenance.
3. Provides guidance and mentoring for clinical customers.
4. Maintains awareness of the latest developments in key areas of responsibility and brings forward opportunities that might benefit the organization

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. 6+ years experience in the Healthcare field (preferably nursing, Registered Nurse, RN, experience)
2. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Healthcare Administration, Clinical Information Systems or equivalent.
3. 3+ years use of clinical hospital software
4. 2+ years in software and/or hardware technology, database, screen handler, query languages. Link editor and/or end user software development.
5. Good understanding of Epic clinical systems
6. In-depth experience with Microsoft Office tools.
7. Good communication skills in technical and non-technical vernacular
8. Ability to write technical documentation in a clear manner.
9. Experience participating on project teams, preferably from initiation through successful implementation and acceptance of application changes.
10. Excellent analysis and problem solving skills.
11. Excellent customer service skills
12. Able to be on-call 24X7 in areas of expertise.

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 HealthPartners.Jobs, click on Search for Job Opportunities and enter Job ID: 22007.

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Job ID:: 22661
Department:: Hudson Hospitalists
City:: Hudson, WI
Location:: PS - Hudson Hospital
Position Type:: Full-Time

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We are actively seeking exceptional Internal Medicine physicians to join our primary care group at Hudson Hospital & Clinics in beautiful Hudson, Wisconsin. Our current group includes family medicine, internal medicine, internal medicine-pediatrics, geriatrics and pediatrics. OB/Gyn, hospital medicine and general surgery are also available onsite. We partner with a multitude of specialists available on campus at Hudson Hospital. Must be BC/BE in Internal Medicine, and currently hold or able to obtain Wisconsin Medical license.

We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefit package, paid malpractice, a rewarding practice environment and a commitment to providing exceptional patient-centered care. Hudson Hospital & Clinics is part of the HealthPartners family of care.

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For more information, please contact diane.m.collins@healthpartners.com or call
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Job ID:: 21635
Department:: CG Urgent Care
City:: Cottage Grove, MN
Location:: HP - Cottage Grove Clinic
Position Type:: Part-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Working every Wed, Thurs, Fri: 5:000 -9:00p; every other weekend Sat: 9:00a-5:00p, Sun 12:00p-5:00p.
Hrs/Pay Period:: 37

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.]]>http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Cottage-Grove-Nurse-PractitionerPhysician-Assistant-Certified%2C-Urgent-Care-Clinics-Job-MN-55016/1530146/153014615301462012-03-07HealthPartnersCG Urgent Carefull-timeUSDstarting0BSCottage Grove, MN, US
Job ID:: 18576
Department:: Otolaryngology
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: PS - Regions Hospital & Clinics
Position Type:: Full-Time

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This full-time position will join our Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery Department based at Regions Hospital and HealthPartners Specialty Center in St. Paul, MN. Practice will include clinic, surgery, trauma and call, with opportunities for research and teaching of medical students and residents.

Contact Information

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

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Job ID:: 21079
Department:: HSC Ophthalmology
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - Specialty Center 401
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule::
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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. 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 Full Time Certified Ophthalmic Technician at HealthPartners.

Location: Health Specialty Center, St. Paul. May also travel to the Como Clinic in St. Paul

Hours: 80 hours per 2 week pay period

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Pay: $27.06 – 33.77/hour

Required:
• One year of certified ophthalmic assistant experience
• Certification (COT)
• Must be professional, punctual, dependable and possess good communication skills

Accountabilities:
1. Obtain a complete medical and ophthalmic history.
2. Accurately refract.
3. Perform lens neutralization.
4. Plot visual fields using either the Goldmann perimeter, automated perimeter or tangent screen.
5. Perform applanation or schiotz tonometry.
6. Check for color vision defects.
7. Take Keratometry readings.
8. Perform basic strabismus evaluations and procedures using prisms, Maddox rods, cover testing, Hirschberg-Krimsky measurements and examination of ductions and versions.
9. Obtain A-scan and B-scan ultrasound readings.
10. Administer oral and ocular medications as directed by the ophthalmologist.
11. Photography – Internal and external

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 #21079.

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Job ID:: 21890
Department:: Business Utility Service Grp
City:: Bloomington, MN
Location:: HP - Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg
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, 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. We currently seek an intermediate Client Server Developer – .NET.

This position is responsible for development, support, and maintenance of moderate to complex technology based solutions in a client server environment. Applications in this area have a health and wellness focus, and include participant engagement and back office systems.

MAJOR JOB FUNCTION Key roles, responsibilities & functions for this position.

TASKS:

1. Creates moderate to complex technology solutions to support Client Server software systems/applications. A. Develops, tests, debugs, documents, and installs programs. B. Defines project objectives by analyzing user requirements. C. Designs and develops moderate to complex user interfaces for Client Server applications by analyzing business requirements and priorities and translating them into an effective user experience. D. Assists with determining design methodologies and tool sets. E. Completes moderate to complex programming using software development languages and third party software products F. Designs and conducts moderate to complex application tests.
2. Participates in integrating client server applications A. Participates in interdepartmental development efforts. B. Participates in development efforts across multiple applications and departments.
3. Completes moderate to complex client server applications development. A. Creates technical designs and estimates based on the project requirements for medium to large applications. B. Develops client server applications using community standards and best practices. C. Creates supportable and maintainable applications that satisfy the customer’s needs. D. Contributes to team/customer meetings
4. Performs support and maintenance on client server applications. A. Participates in the development of user manuals, user procedures, technical support documentation and operational procedures.
5. Mentors less senior client server developers. A. Provides coaching and advice to less senior client server developers. B. Trains new and existing employees on best practices, client server applications, and new development approaches and methodologies.
6. Maintains awareness of the latest developments in key areas of responsibility and brings forward opportunities that might benefit the organization. A. Leverages technology to improve the customer’s experience. B. Maintains a current knowledge of trends and technology in the client server environment through continuing educations, publications, and professional organizations.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

ABILITIES:

1.Ability to work proactively with moderate supervision 2. Ability to leverage team knowledge 3. Available for on-call 24/7 support rotation on a periodic basis.

SKILLS:

1.Good problem solving and analytical skills. 2. Team player who is willing volunteer help and learn from others 3. Good verbal and written communication skills. 4. Thrives in a fast paced environment. 5. Willing to provide an exceptional customer service experience.

KNOWLEDGE:

1.Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field. Three to Five years experience in object oriented development. 2. Client server development and support experience using Microsoft.Net. 3. Experience in full life cycle iterative development; requirements gathering, technical design, development, testing, implementation and support. 4. Experience with Oracle, PL/SQL, Stored Packages/Procedures development, SQL, or Microsoft SQL Server. 5. Experience with UNIX, VI, and Korn Shell HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package.

For a complete job description and to apply please visit to HealthPartners.jobs, click on Search for Job Opportunities and enter Job ID: 21890.

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

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Seeking a candidate with good problem solving and customer service skills to support, maintain, and enhance our applications.

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Job ID:: 22006
Department:: Health Plan QUI
City:: Bloomington, MN
Location:: HP - Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg
Position Type:: Part-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday with 1 hour lunch, Days and hours may vary
Hrs/Pay Period:: 48

Job Description::

MEDICAL POLICY COORDINATOR
Part Time and Full Time Positions
Job ID #22009

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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

Currently, HealthPartners has some great opportunities for both part time (48 hours per two week pay period) and full time Medical Policy Coordinators. The part time positions’ work schedule: Days and hours will vary, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. The full time work schedule will be Monday thru Friday normal business hours. The purpose of this position includes but is not limited to:
1. Reviewing authorizations through prospective, concurrent review, and retrospective review of ongoing management for outpatient/inpatient medical, home health care and skilled nursing facilities.
2. 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDES (but not limited to):
1. Assessing, monitoring and authorizing services for Procedures, DME, Home Health Care, Rehabilitative, Habilitative, Hospice services, Skilled Nursing facilities and Outpatient services utilizing thorough knowledge of multiple criteria sets and products.
2. Making coverage determinations and communicating relevant information to physician, providers and members to facilitate utilization management, coordination of care and assist in the claims adjudication process.
3. Providing member specific utilization management and facilitate discharge planning based on needs of member to include communication between physician, family, providers and vendor to result in appropriate resource utilization while maintaining quality and continuity of care.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: (Minimum qualifications needed for this position)
1. Currently licensed Registered Nurse.
2. Minimum of three years clinical practice experience as an RN in medical/surgical, critical care, home care, or equivalent knowledge of current hospital and clinical care processes.
3. Strong problem solving skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Minimum of one year experience in utilization review or utilization management.
2. Experience in managed care environment
3. Computer experience with word processing, excel spreadsheet management, other utilization management software and EPIC.
4. Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

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 search for job ID 22009.

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

HealthPartners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Job ID:: 22323
Department:: HPD Operations
City:: Bloomington, MN
Location:: HP - Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg
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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

We are currently seeking a Health and Wellbeing Service Team Supervisor who will be responsible for providing leadership, direction, organization and administration of daily operations in the Health Promotion Department. Specifically, this position includes the following components:
• Supervision of the Health and Wellness Service staff, including coordination of schedules.
• Monitoring program service levels and identifying needs/issues related to services/staffing provided.
• Providing daily, weekly and ad hoc reporting related to staffing and service levels.
• Coaching, developing and mentoring the skills and competencies of the health coach professional team.

Additional responsibilities include:

1. Supervision of staff including:
- Conducting annual performance reviews
- Reviewing work for quality improvement purposes
- Coordinating schedules and monitoring daily staffing , including planned time-off requests, unplanned absences and project/meeting/on-site activity
- Promoting development of staffing skills
- Hiring, coaching, disciplining and dismissal of staff
- Training and monitoring job functions
- Holding staff accountable for providing an excellent customer experience
- Holding staff accountable for adhering to organizational and departmental policies, procedures and processes
2. Maintain communication to leadership, across departments and to staff regarding strategic direction and context
3. Monitor systems that indicate real-time and historical staff activity and coach to outliers
4. Identify needs/issues related to services/staffing and collaborate with Manager, Service Operations to facilitate quality improvement processes on an ongoing basis for programs and services
5. Provide daily, weekly, and ad hoc reporting related to staffing and service levels for internal and external customers
6. Analyze phone center reports by utilizing and interpreting statistics to manage workflow and set clear direction
7. Develop and maintain effective linkages to internal/external customers
8. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the technology components that support HPD program operations
9. Independently prioritize work to balance the needs of the customer and staff
10. Implement and track operational metrics to meet or exceed defined service level agreements

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Business, Health Education, or other related field and five years experience in health care with 2 years staff supervisory/management experience. In addition, a comprehensive knowledge of wellness program systems and technologies in a service delivery organization, experience with phone systems and reporting in a service delivery organization and experience in working with operational metrics are required. The ideal candidate will have experience in a health coaching role as part of a wellness program and/or service.

Additional requirements include:
• The ability to take initiative to explore new ways of delivering wellness services and improve efficiencies
• Proven success in coaching and mentoring professional staff
• A strong ability to communicate strategic direction and context to leadership, across departments and to staff
• Professional oral and written communication with external purchasers and participants
• The ability to deal with ambiguity and changing priorities
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills
• A high degree of competency with computer systems: MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement practices and principles
• Strong analytical skills

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information and to apply, go to www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job id 22323.

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Job ID:: 22092
Department:: Health Plan Case Mgmt
City:: Bloomington, MN
Location:: HP - Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
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, 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.

Because of our continued growth, we are currently seeking a Case Manager to join our HealthPartners team. This position will be responsible to provide support to patients, their families, and physicians in addressing medical and social concerns; educate and empower patients and families to make informed personal health care decisions; and facilitate communication between patient, physician, health plan and community.

Responsibilities (may include but are not limited to):
• Ensures all activities are member-focused and individualized, resulting in personalized attention to each patient’s unique needs
• Integrates clinical and psychosocial information for case identification and individual patient assessment to develop action-oriented and time-specific planning and implementation of appropriate interventions
• Facilitates integration of patient care by encouragement of effective communications between patients, families, providers, health plan and care system programs, and community-based services
• Adheres to department policy and procedure in daily activities
• Coordinates service coverage with appropriate funding sources when indicated
• Works with Supervisor, Case Management, Government Programs department and Member Services department to ensure compliance with Medicare requirements and regulations
• Effectively and routinely communicates with patients and their families to provide them with a better understanding of their health, health care benefits, and health care system
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:
• Registered Nurse with current license in the State of Minnesota, Wisconsin preferred, or equivalent
• BSN preferred
• Minimum of 3 years clinical practice experience in an acute care setting; minimum of 3 years relevant utilization review, discharge planning, or case management experience; and current clinical knowledge
• Demonstrated effective, independent nursing judgment and skills
• Demonstrated working knowledge of quality improvement, utilization management, benefit plans, fiscal management, and various payment methodologies preferred. Understanding of healthcare and/or HMO industry

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 search for job ID 22092.

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Job ID:: 22557
Department:: Family Practice GHI
City:: Bloomington, MN
Location:: PS - Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg
Position Type:: Full-Time

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We are actively recruiting a full-time board certified family medicine physician to join our primary care float pool. This will be a Monday - Friday out-patient only position. Must be flexible in working at any HealthPartners clinic in need of additional physician staffing.

Previous EMR experience is helpful but not required. We use the Epic 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 compensation and 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, or 800-472-4695 x3. EOEmployer

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Job ID:: 20084
Department:: HealthPartners-Osceola
City:: Osceola, WI
Location:: PS - Osceola Medical Center
Position Type:: Full-Time

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We are actively recruiting exceptional Family Medicine (with or without OB) 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 less than one hour's drive from the Twin Cities of St Paul/Mpls, Minnesota. Our current primary care group includes: Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, OB/Gyn, as well as Family Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Call is 1:7, Emergency Room coverage is provided on evenings and weekends. We relocated to a brand new medical facility in 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.

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Job ID:: 21381
Department:: RH Behav Hlth Inpatient Svc
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: PS - Regions Hospital & Clinics
Position Type:: On Call

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This on-call psychiatry position will assist in performing call duties at Regions Hospital (located in St. Paul, Minnesota) with our Behavioral Health Division physician staff members.

Contact Information

To learn more, contact Lori Fake at (952) 883-5337 or via email at lori.m.fake@healthpartners.com.

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Job ID:: 21725
Department:: Emergency Medicine
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: PS - Regions Hospital & Clinics
Position Type:: Full-Time

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This combination fellowship and clinical position will work 900 clinical hours per year. The remainder of the full-time position's hours will be dedicated to Quality & Patient Safety fellowship-focused activities. This is a two-year fellowship.

Contact Information

Contact Sandy Lachman at 952-883-5338 or sandy.j.lachman@healthpartners.com.

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Job ID:: 21966
Department:: Hospital Systems
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - 180 East Fifth
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: 8-5
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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. 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 Epic Resolute Analyst and Developer to work out of the 180 East Fifth Street location in Downtown St. Paul. This individual will Support Resolute Professional and Hospital Billing customers with minimal direction, including:
- Documentation of user requirements
- Analysis of vendor specifications and impacts
- Working with Epic vendor on modifications or requested changes
- Conducting uUnit testing of Epic changes
- Documentation of Epic changes for Change Management
- Participate in Change Management process for Epic changes

In addition, will assist application support teams or business users with writing and execution of integrated test plans and assist with testing and implementation of Epic upgrades and enhancements

REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Management Information Systems or equivalent.
• 6+ years experience in data processing or coding
• 3+ years project management experience
• 2+ years in software and/or hardware technology, database, screen handler, query languages. Link editor and/or end user software development.
• 24/7 on-call support for Epic Resolute, one out of every 5 weeks
• Problem resolution as needed for issues with production or test
• Analyze testing requests for potential conflicts with changes and scheduling
• Reconcile changes to Change Management documentation for Corporate Compliance

SKILLS:
• Extensive hands-on experience with database, programming languages, and end user software in a networked environment
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of Hospital Billing
• Highly proficient utilizing Microsoft Office tools
• Expert knowledge of software tools and utilities
• Epic Resolute Certification preferred
• Epic Claims Certification preferred

ABILITIES:
• Excellent communication skills in technical and non-technical vernacular
• Excellent technical writing abilities
• Project leadership experience on midsized projects
• Expertise more than one system development methodologies
• Excellent analysis and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop moderately complex systems
• Able to be on-call 24X7 in areas of expertise

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: 219669.

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Job ID:: 22020
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 family 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.

Contact Information

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

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Job ID:: 21269
Department:: OB/GYN GHI
City:: Woodbury, MN
Location:: HP - Woodbury Medical Clinic
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule::
Hrs/Pay Period:: 60

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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. 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 Certified Nurse Midwife at HealthPartners. As a primary provider, the nurse midwife delivers gynecologic and obstetric services to essentially healthy, normal female patients. Patients are assessed and appropriate intervention implemented. Problem-solving skills support independent judgments made in collaboration with physicians and GHI protocols. Specific nurse midwife services are delivered and delegated. Medical functions are performed. 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.

Location: St. Paul, Woodbury & Roseville

Schedule: 60 hours / 2 week pay period (Eligible for full time benefits)
• 2 - 8 hour Monday-Friday shifts in clinic (days of week will vary)
• 1 - 24 hour Monday-Friday hospital on-call per week (day of week will vary)
• 2 – 24 hour weekend hospital on-call per month

Required Qualifications:
• Current RN license, CPR and N.A.Ls certificates
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing -- M.S. desired
• Graduate of a mid-wifery educational program approved by the American College of Nurse Midwives
• Certified by the ACNM or eligible certification with certifications obtained as soon as possible

Preferred Qualifications:
• Active member of the ACMN (American College of Nurse Midwives)

Physical Requirements:
Must possess body mobility, coordinated dexterity of hands, ears, and eyes. Must have sensory acuity and good verbal ability.

Accountabilities:
• Execute health assessment, comprehensive physical exam and history.
• Provide antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum services.
• Identify potential problems, risk factors, complications or emergencies.
• Provide assessment, planning and intervention for acute, minor gynecological illness.
• Monitor chronic and stable gynecological conditions.
• Organize and communicate relevant data about patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals.
• Attend selected meetings. Belong to appropriate committees and support GHI policies and procedures.

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 #21269.

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Job ID:: 20874
Department:: WY Primary Care
City:: Woodbury, MN
Location:: PS - Woodbury Clinic
Position Type:: Full-Time

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We are recruiting an exceptional BC/BE Internal Medicine, Family Medicine or Internal Medicine-Pediatrics physician to join our primary care team at the HealthPartners Woodbury Clinic. Our current group includes family medicine, internal medicine, medicine-pediatrics and pediatrics. Ob/gyn and behavioral health services are also available onsite. Previous electronic medical record experience is helpful, but not required. We use the Epic system within all of our primary care, specialty care and admitting hospitals.

HealthPartners continues to receive nationally recognized clinical performance and quality awards. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, paid malpractice 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:: 22216
Department:: WY Administration
City:: Woodbury, MN
Location:: HP - Woodbury Medical Clinic
Position Type:: Part-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule::
Hrs/Pay Period:: 40

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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. 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 part time Administrative Technical Assistant at our Woodbury Clinic. This position provides a wide variety of administrative and technical computer support for clinic administration, management team, providers and staff.

Work Location: HealthPartners Woodbury Clinic
Hours / week: 20 hours / week – benefits eligible
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am-2:00pm

Accountabilities:
• Complete, provide and handle confidential administrative support for administration, management teams, providers, and staff.
• Provide direct computer support for Administration and management teams.
• Prepare reports and other documents, including tables, graphs, memos as needed and directed.
• Answer telephones, route calls and take messages.
• Sort and distribute mail.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings and appointments for designated staff and departmental committees.
• Filing and copying duties.
• Additional duties as required.

Required Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Pass a 45 wpm typing test
• Computer experience – three years personal computer experience.
• Experience in creating and working with spreadsheets, graphs and graphics with an in-depth knowledge of such computer software as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint or comparable applications.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Some post-secondary computer coursework
• Ability to balance a variety of assignments simultaneously
• Experience in office setting providing administrative support.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. A Minimal amount of manual dexterity, normal hearing and close visual perception are required. Must be able to speak, read and write English.

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 #22216.

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Job ID:: 22499
Department:: AK Primary Care GHI
City:: Anoka, MN
Location:: PS - RiverWay Clinic - Anoka
Position Type:: Full-Time

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We are actively recruiting an exceptional BC/BE Internal Medicine physician to join our primary care team at the RiverWay Anoka Clinic. This is a full-time position, working a Monday - Friday schedule. Hospital call and rounding are optional. Previous electronic medical record experience is helpful but not required. We use the Epic system in all of our primary care and specialty care clinics, and admitting hospitals. Our current primary care team includes Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. Several specialties are also available onsite including: allergy, endocrinology, outpatient surgery, pulmonary, rheumatology and sleep medicine.

HealthPartners Medical Group continues to receive nationally recognized clinical performance and quality awards. We offer a competitive compensation and 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 @ (952) 883-54453, or (800) 472-4695 x3.

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Job ID:: 21710
Department:: RV Family Practice GHI
City:: Roseville, MN
Location:: PS - North Suburban Clinic - Roseville
Position Type:: Full-Time

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Our North Suburban Roseville Clinic is actively recruiting an exceptional BC/BE family medicine physician to join our primary care team. This full-time position can be with or without OB. Our current primary group includes family medicine physicians. Out-patient cardiology and nutritional services are also available onsite. 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.

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

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Job ID:: 21859
Department:: Pharmacy Customer Service
City:: Eden Prairie, MN
Location:: HP - Eden Prairie Office Building
Position Type:: On Call
Anticipated Work Schedule:: On-call shifts/hours varry and may include evenings and weekends.
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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. 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 Pharmacy Technician II, to work on an on-call basis in the customer service call-center in Eden Prairie. 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: • 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. 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. Package prescriptions to mail to patients and enclose bill as necessary. 12. Verify member/patient status on clinic computer systems. Access EPIC to view patient’s co-pay, if necessary. 13. Enter appropriate transaction into the cash register, collect co-payment from member, make change if indicated, and transfer filled prescription to member. 14. Maintain records of controlled substances in accordance to State Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations. 15. Return damaged and overstocked medications, complete credit paperwork, and prepare for return to appropriate vendor. 16. Run daily reports on prescriptions in pending action status and do follow-up. 17. Generate computer-generated profiles for patients at patient’s request as per confidentiality guidelines. 18. File prescriptions to be kept in pharmacy. 19. Box prescriptions and action requests to be shipped for storage. 20. Assist in training and retraining of Pharmacy Technical Assistants. 21. Assist in the computer training of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technical Assistants and other staff as necessary. 22. Adhere to HPMG&C patient service standards. 23. Adhere to Pharmacy Department Quality Assurance Standards as directed by the Pharmacist staff and Pharmacist-in-Charge. 24. Professionally interact with customers. Positively resolve customer concerns. 25. Proficiently operate EPIC, Pharmacy and financial computer systems, and vendor ordering systems. 26. Maintains files of original written prescriptions to be kept as legal documents. 27. Perform other duties as directed by the Pharmacist-in-Charge, pharmacists and management. HealthPartners is nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care and we offer an excellent salary and benefits package. HealthPartners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE Health is what we do. 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Position requires handling phone calls from customers and internal business partners and working from a desk. Strong keyboarding and computer skills required.

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Job ID:: 22295
Department:: Pharmacy Customer Service
City:: Eden Prairie, MN
Location:: HP - Eden Prairie Office Building
Position Type:: On Call
Anticipated Work Schedule:: 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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. 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 Pharmacy Technician II, to work on an on-call basis in the customer service call-center in Eden Prairie. 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: • 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. 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. Package prescriptions to mail to patients and enclose bill as necessary. 12. Verify member/patient status on clinic computer systems. Access EPIC to view patient’s co-pay, if necessary. 13. Enter appropriate transaction into the cash register, collect co-payment from member, make change if indicated, and transfer filled prescription to member. 14. Maintain records of controlled substances in accordance to State Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations. 15. Return damaged and overstocked medications, complete credit paperwork, and prepare for return to appropriate vendor. 16. Run daily reports on prescriptions in pending action status and do follow-up. 17. Generate computer-generated profiles for patients at patient’s request as per confidentiality guidelines. 18. File prescriptions to be kept in pharmacy. 19. Box prescriptions and action requests to be shipped for storage. 20. Assist in training and retraining of Pharmacy Technical Assistants. 21. Assist in the computer training of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technical Assistants and other staff as necessary. 22. Adhere to HPMG&C patient service standards. 23. Adhere to Pharmacy Department Quality Assurance Standards as directed by the Pharmacist staff and Pharmacist-in-Charge. 24. Professionally interact with customers. Positively resolve customer concerns. 25. Proficiently operate EPIC, Pharmacy and financial computer systems, and vendor ordering systems. 26. Maintains files of original written prescriptions to be kept as legal documents. 27. Perform other duties as directed by the Pharmacist-in-Charge, pharmacists and management. HealthPartners is nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care and we offer an excellent salary and benefits package. HealthPartners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it. Position requires flexibility to work business hours between 7:00am - 6:00pm Monday through Friday and Saturday 8:00am to 4:00pm
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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. 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 Pharmacy Technician II, to work on an on-call basis in the customer service call-center in Eden Prairie. 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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

18. File prescriptions to be kept in pharmacy.

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

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

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

22. Adhere to HPMG&C patient service standards.

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

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

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

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

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

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

EOE

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Job ID:: 22178
Department:: Materials Management Warehouse
City:: Eden Prairie, MN
Location:: HP - Eden Prairie Office Building
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday 7:00 - 4:00
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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

We are currently seeking a Supervisor, Supply Chain Services Warehouse. This position is responsible for supervising the daily operations of the Supply Chain Services Warehouse to ensure adequate service levels are maintained. This area handles the distribution of medical supplies, equipment, and support services such as courier services, mail, fleet maintenance, and shipping and receiving.

Additional responsibilities include:
• Hiring appropriate personnel, coaching, mentoring and taking disciplinary action up to termination when necessary. Also may include performing staff duties to cover open shifts or high volume periods.
• Establishes and maintains meaningful quality indicators for service levels. Promotes and utilizes value analysis and quality management principles.
• Develops practices and procedures to implement Materials Management policies set by the department.
• Provides input to the budget development and monitors the budget of assigned cost centers.
• Identifies, develops, and implements corrective action for service problems associated with all areas of responsibility.
• Develops and monitors departmental goals to meet the overall Materials Management operational plan.
• Coordinates staffing and resources to ensure that service levels are met or exceeded for all areas of responsibility.
• Maintains consistent communication with customers.
• Coordinates and administers an orientation program for new employees. Reviews and updates training materials as required to meet Joint Commission and OSHA requirements.
• Maintains competency standards for staff and ensures that staff are in-serviced on a regular basis to meet the minimum requirements.
• Develops and implements reports from department information systems as required to provide performance reporting to management and customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications:
• BS/BA degree or comparable work experience.
• At least three years experience in a materials management. Prefer two years experience in supervising a large diverse workforce. Prefer prior experience in logistics / distribution / supervision, fleet management and/or plant operations.
• Knowledge of common business principles and practices.
• Knowledge of policy and procedure development and problem solving.
• Ability to develop and implement a plan to meet established departmental goals.
• Ability to manage multiple work groups, responds to scheduled, unscheduled, and emergent workloads to meet customer expectations.
• Ability to communicate with end users to identify expectations and to implement processes and procedures to meet those expectations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with all levels of staff and vendors to ensure departmental objectives are achieved.
• Ability to manage PC based systems and software for departmental applications.
• Ability to problem-solve, prioritize, delegate responsibilities to establish and meet short/long term goals.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Minnesota Class C Vehicle License.
• Able to pass D.O.T. physical.
• Ability to comply with safety instructions, observe safe work practices, provide input on safety issues and promote a safe work environment.

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information and to apply, go to www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job id 22178.

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

EOE]]>http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Eden-Prairie-Supervisor-Warehouse-Job-MN-55343/1604849/160484916048492012-03-07HealthPartnersMaterials Management Warehousefull-timeUSDstarting0BSEden Prairie, MN, US
Job ID:: 22524
Department:: Mail Order
City:: Eden Prairie, MN
Location:: HP - Eden Prairie Office Building
Position Type:: On Call
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Work shifts could vary Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30am - 6:00pm with possible evening and weekend shifts
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, helped us earn a place on the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s list of the Twin Cities Great Places to Work. If you want to be part of transforming health care through partnership – capitalizing on opportunities to integrate, innovate and improve – then you’re the kind of partner we’re looking for.
Improve – then you’re the kind of partner we’re looking for.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician I to work on-call in the Mail-order pharmacy in Eden Prairie. 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:

• High School diploma or GED
• Six-months computer and keyboard experience
• Detail orientation
• Six-months customer service experience
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills

PREFERRED:

• Pharmacy experience or accredited pharmacy program
• Experience with pharmacy computer systems
• 35 wpm typing

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. File prescriptions.

2. Accept new prescriptions from member, inquire about medication allergies, obtain address from patient, and other information, as necessary, such as social security number, employer, birth date, and phone number. Make sure name and medical record numbers are accurate and legible.

3. Receive member refill requests by telephone, tape recorded message or by patient at the pharmacy window. Enter refill requests into the computer system and generate prescription labels. Generate action requests if no refills are authorized. Contact physician if approval is required for refills outside of the Group Health Inc. system.

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

5. 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 leaflets as indicated by the computer.

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

7. Verify member/patient status on CRT. Reconcile patient’s co-pay with patient’s coverage.

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

9. Sell over-the-counter items.

10. Accept miscellaneous payments for rental/sales of medical supplies.

11. Total cash register, count money, reconcile and balance daily ledger.

12. Complete forms and/or bills for items on Accounts Receivable.

13. Generate monthly welfare billing reports and complete welfare billing forms.

14. Does daily ordering of over-the-counter items and prescription drugs.

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

16. Assist in the computer training of Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technical Assistants.

17. Generate profiles for patients at patient’s request as per confidentiality guidelines.

18. Package prescriptions to mail to patients. Bill patients as necessary.

19. Stock shelves and assists with general housekeeping.

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

21. Assist in inventory.

22. Adhere to Group Health Inc. patient-service standards.

23. Adhere to Pharmacy Department Quality Assurance Standards as directed by the Pharmacist staff.

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

25. Perform other related duties as directed by Group Health Inc. management.

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

EOE

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Job ID:: 22354
Department:: Mail Order
City:: Eden Prairie, MN
Location:: HP - Eden Prairie Office Building
Position Type:: On Call
Anticipated Work Schedule:: This is an on-call position. Days and hours may vary, Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Evening, weekend and holiday shifts are possible.
Hrs/Pay Period:: 0

Job Description::

http://legacy.healthpartners.com/pdf/LOCAL_12_JOB_DESCRIPTIONS/120315 Pharm Tech Asst II On-Call.doc

Additional Information

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, helped us earn a place on the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s list of the Twin Cities Great Places to Work. If you want to be part of transforming healthcare through partnership – capitalizing on opportunities to integrate, innovate and improve – then you’re the kind of partner we’re looking for.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician II to work on-call in the Mail-order pharmacy in Eden Prairie. 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 and process-oriented position. It supports pharmacies in delivery of timely, accurate and professional pharmacy services to members and staff and resolves customer concerns positively.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Good close visual perception
• Good sensory acuity and manual dexterity
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to read, write and speak English

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. 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.

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.

EOE

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Job ID:: 19616
Department:: AV Primary Care
City:: Apple Valley, MN
Location:: PS - Apple Valley Clinic
Position Type:: Full-Time

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Position Information

We are actively recruiting an exceptional full-time BE/BC Internal Medicine physician to join our primary care team at the HealthPartners Apple Valley Clinic. This full-time position can be out-patient only, or include hospital call/rounding. Full-time equals a 4 or 4.5 day, Monday - Friday work week. Previous electronic medical record experience is helpful, but not required. We use the Epic medical record system in all of our clinics and admitting hospitals. Our current primary care team includes family medicine, internal medicine and pediatric physicians, along with nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

HealthPartners Medical Group continues to receive nationally recognized clinical performance and quality awards. We offer a competitive compensation and 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 @ (952) 883-54453, or (800) 472-4695 x3. EOEmployer

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Job ID:: 22380
Department:: Central Lab
City:: Eden Prairie, MN
Location:: HP - Eden Prairie Office Building
Position Type:: Part-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday through Friday 12:00pm-4:00pm.
Hrs/Pay Period:: 40

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 the Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. 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 Administrative Secretary at our Eden Prairie Office Building. The purpose of this position is to provide confidential, clerical, secretarial and administrative support to the department’s management and staff. 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.

SCHEDULE:
This position is 20 hours per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or GED
• 2 years secretarial or comparable office experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of word processing and Microsoft Office products
• Demonstrated telephone, written and verbal communication skills

REQUIRED TESTING:
• 60 wpm typing

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Post-secondary secretarial training
• Macintosh experience
• Medical and insurance terminology

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. This position requires a minimal amount of manual dexterity, normal hearing and close visual perception. Able to speak, read and write English.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Answer telephones, route calls and take messages.
2. Sort and distribute mail.
3. Assist in filing and maintenance of documents and files.
4. Assist with confidential computer data entry as requested.
5. Coordinate and schedule meetings and appointments for designated staff and departmental committees.
6. Provide administrative support by typing letters, tables, memos, forms, minutes of meetings and correspondence.
7. Copy materials as needed.
8. Provide transcription services to staff relating to reports, memos, and presentations.
9. Compile information.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

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 search for job ID 22380.

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

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Job ID:: 22596
Department:: MSHO & MSC+ Case Mgmt
City:: Bloomington, MN
Location:: HP - Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule::
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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

Because of our continued growth we are currently seeking a Care Coordinator, MSHO & MN Sr. Care Plus to provide support to patients, their families, and physicians in addressing medical and social concerns; educate and empower patients and families to make informed personal health care decisions; and facilitate communication between patient, physician, health plan and community.

Major Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Ensures all activities are member-focused and individualized, resulting in personalized attention to each patient’s unique needs.
• Integrates clinical and psychosocial information for case identification and individual patient assessment to develop action-oriented and time-specific planning and implementation of appropriate interventions.
• Facilitates integration of patient care by encouragement of effective communications between patients, families, providers, health plan and care system programs, and community-based services.
• Provides educational information and materials to members to support preference sensitive decisions.
• Contributing a positive team building approach as a member of the Case Management team, and a global member of the Case Management Department.
• Uses professional clinical judgment, organizational knowledge, industry knowledge, and common sense in determining appropriate alternatives for members/patients/families, consulting with leadership and/or Medical Director, when indicated.

Position Requirements include but are not limited to:
• Registered Nurse, BSN preferred, or Licensed Social Worker, LISW or LICSW preferred.
• Preferred CCM certification or equivalent Case Mgmt certification, experience working with MSHO, MSC+, federal waivers, or other state programs.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical practice experience in an acute care setting; minimum of 3 years relevant utilization review, discharge planning, or case management experience; and current clinical knowledge.
• Understanding of managed care and Case Management concepts; active, unrestricted drivers license, willing to travel to clinics and member homes in the 7 -county metro area, must provide own transportation.
• Demonstrated skill and experience in effectively collaborating with care team members, using a high level of expertise in written, oral and interpersonal communication.
• Demonstrated flexibility, organization, and appropriate decision-making under challenging situations.
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent negotiation, boundary setting, and influencing skills, must be flexible.

Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with flexibility within work days and some ability to work from home.

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 search for job ID 22596.

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

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Job ID:: 22565
Department:: Pharmacy Clinic Admin
City:: Bloomington, MN
Location:: HP - Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg
Position Type:: Part-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday thru Friday, 7:00-11:00
Hrs/Pay Period:: 40

Job Description::

PHARMACY SCHEDULER SUPERVISOR

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 currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced supervisor to oversee scheduling and to perform other supervisory activities within our clinic pharmacies. The person in this position is responsible for facilitating communication between Pharmacy staff and management, and the Human Resources department. This person coordinates efforts of the administrative staff, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians. He or she also coordinates scheduling and human resource issues for a staff of up to 100 Pharmacists, Pharmacist Floats, and Pharmacist On-Calls, and over 100 Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Technician Floats, and Pharmacy Technician On-Calls. Specific accountabilities include working as a liaison between pharmacy staff and the Pharmacy administrative staff and management team, planning for short-term and long-term staffing needs, coordinating scheduling assignments for all Pharmacy staff and managing staffing expenses for all HealthPartners Pharmacies.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develops and maintains a centralized schedule system.
2. Acts as a liaison between pharmacy staff and Pharmacy management ensuring that scheduling and staffing needs are listened to and addressed.
3. Analyzes staffing needs for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.
4. Creates schedules for float staff and on call staff at all Pharmacies according to established guidelines.
5. Utilizes float employees, on-call employees, part-time employees and other pharmacy employees to cover requests for time off.
6. Anticipates and plans for short term and long term staffing needs in the Pharmacy, soliciting input from Pharmacy management team.
7. Compiles, analyzes and reports on all staffing expenses and utilization with emphasis on cost effectiveness.
8. Develops innovative strategies to address staffing needs to minimize use of costly resources (e.g., overtime, temporary agency staff).
9. Coordinates vacation bidding process for all pharmacy staff.
10. Reviews short term time off requests
a. Grants or denies based on CBA, management guidance and budget requirements
b. Communicates decision in a timely manner.
11. Actively contributes as a member of the Pharmacy management team.
12. Facilitates the placement of staffing overages to other clinics as needed.
13. In partnership with the operational managers/supervisors, coordinates communication to all floats and on call staff to keep them current with HealthPartners policies and procedures.
14. Responsible for ensuring all contract language in the bargaining unit contracts is followed related to staffing and scheduling.
15. Facilitates communication between Human Resources and payroll on staffing changes, including timecard and payroll issues, and recruitment needs.
16. Serves as a resources and advocate for departmental and organizational initiatives:
a. Participates in appropriate HealthPartners meetings and forums providing a conduit for communication between Pharmacy and other interfacing departments.
b. Serves as an off-site resource for Pharmacy staff, including evening and weekend accessibility in partnership with other members of the Pharmacy Management Team.
17. Provides guidance to pharmacists in charge and leads in investigation coordination.
18. Monitors and provides feedback to staff and ensures consistent application of HealthPartners corporate and retail pharmacy policies.
19. Performs audits of processes to ensure appropriate service, quality patient/customer satisfaction and financial performance.
20. Works with staff and other supervisors to identify opportunities to improve patient/customer satisfaction.
21. Sets goals with staff for areas for improvement around quality and patient/customer satisfaction.
22. Works with pharmacy leadership on financial accountability.
23. Works with pharmacy leadership in rolling out new initiatives.
24. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of two years post secondary education.
• Two or more years of supervisory or human resources experience.
• Ability to manage resources/staff within budget requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership and team building skills.
• Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong desktop tool usage including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills, analytical abilities, and understanding of the health care field.
• Detail oriented and good organizational skills.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Ability to work independently, reliably and respectfully
• Availability to work during non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge of GHI/SEIU and OPIU Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA)
• Four-year college degree in Human Resources Management, Business, or related field.
• Financial management and analysis experience.
• Knowledge of Federal and State laws including FMLA, FLSA, and ADA.
• Experience working or supervising in a union environment.

HealthPartners is nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care and we offer an excellent salary and benefits package. To apply, visit www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job ID 22565. HealthPartners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Main focus will be to help schedule and coordinate pharmacy employees

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Job ID:: 22435
Department:: Care Innovation & Measurement
City:: Bloomington, MN
Location:: HP - Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg
Position Type:: Temporary Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday regular business hours with some local travel 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, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

We are currently seeking a Senior Quality Coordinator to join our Care Innovation & Measurement department in a one year temporary position. This position is responsible for managing projects related to healthcare improvement and will support project charter development, project plans & support execution to meet target timelines. This position will manage all aspects of the project with direct accountability for project execution to leaders or executive sponsors and will provide project management, group facilitation, data development collection and analysis, problem solving and process improvement skills.

Additional requirements include:
1. May act as either a project manager or quality advisor on corporate strategic projects with overall accountability for project success partnering with the project leader(s).
2. May simultaneously manage or advise one major project or numerous smaller projects.
3. Use quality improvement methods, tools, and project management theory to develop and maintain project support for leadership and team(s).
4. Will use standard methodologies, project management tool, develop and maintain project documentation, work plans, and project deliverables.
5. Acting as a quality advisor one would focus on the team’s process, assist the leader, work with the team leader to plan upcoming meetings, support scientific approach, data design, collection, and display, continually push the group to expand their approach to improvement and outcomes.
6. Establishes and maintains effective communications with team leaders and team members, stakeholders, and sponsors. Communicates project status to identified stakeholders through routine status reports and meetings.
7. Routinely evaluates team member performance, reports team member's progress, and provides evaluation feedback to appropriate leader.
8. Initiates and maintains issues logs, taking responsibility for identifying and coordinating resolution of all technical and business issues.
9. Teach and coach team leaders and team members the needed skills and tools to obtain the goals.
10. Ensures that all project time is accounted for and that project and team member activities are routinely collected and reported in standard fashion.
11. Where appropriate, coordinates vendor activities to ensure project success.
12. Acts as a liaison and creates partnerships between teams and other departments to achieve process and outcome goals.
13. Has knowledge of aims and measure development to show success of a project. These can be process or outcome measures.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or related field along with a minimum 4 years experience in healthcare and/or information systems and a minimum of 3 years project leadership and/or project management experience. This position also requires demonstrated project management skills with the ability to properly plan and execute on project deliverables using various methodologies and demonstrated CQI experience. Demonstrated aim and measurement development and data analysis and problem solving skills and excellent interpersonal communication and group process meeting skills are necessary. Clinical experience is helpful.

For more information and to apply, go to www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job id 22435.

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

EOE

Additional Information

This is a one year temporary position.

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Job ID:: 22431
Department:: DM Operations
City:: Bloomington, MN
Location:: HP - Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Hours of operation are Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am-8pm. Must be willing to work 1 - 2 evenings per week.
Hrs/Pay Period:: 80

Job Description::

Disease Manager
Job #22431

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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

HealthPartners is currently seeking Disease Manager who is an experienced RN in Disease Management for our Core Chronic Programs including: COPD, Asthma, and CHF. This position will provide telephone-based services. If you have excellent communication skills and have the ability to communicate concisely with credibility and confidence, possess excellent assessment skills and have the ability to follow business procedures to accomplish objectives, this could be the position for you! Hours of operation are Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 8:00pm. Candidate must be willing to work 1-2 evenings per week.

The vision at HealthPartners is one of providing exceptional services to the clients we serve. We accomplish this by focusing on our patients and customers, collaborating with our teams and partners working continuously to improve efficient, timely, patient centered healthcare. Within that vision, our mission is to improve the health and care of HealthPartners complex, high-risk members while serving as good stewards of health care resources.

Responsibilities:
• Ensures all activities are member-focused and individualized, resulting in personalized attention to each patient’s unique needs.
• Integrates clinical and psychosocial information for case identification and individual patient assessment to develop action-oriented and time-specific planning and implementation of appropriate interventions.
• Effectively communicates with patients and their families to provide them with a better understanding of their health, health care benefits, and health care system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
• Registered Nurse with current license in the State of Minnesota; BSN preferred.
• 3 years of clinical practice experience as it relates to Chronic Programs.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical practice experience in an acute care setting; minimum of 3 years and/or care management experience and current clinical knowledge.
• Computer skills

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 search for job ID 22431.

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

HealthPartners is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Additional Information

Asthma, CHF & COPD

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Job ID:: 22563
Department:: ICSI
City:: Bloomington, MN
Location:: HP - Bloomington ICSI
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: M-F, 8-5
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.

Responsibilities:

Business Development

With the Vice President and Chief Consultant, Professional Partnerships, develop a solid yet flexible business plan to achieve revenue and growth goals.
Identify, research and secure new business opportunities utilizing prospecting, marketing and networking skills.
Develop sales strategies utilizing strategic planning processes that encompass company, market, and industry trends.
Develop business strategy for building customer base in a manner that assures the long-term success of the business.
Lead consultative selling process including research, initial contact, client needs analysis, development and presentation of proposals, as well as contract negotiation.
Participate in, lead, and oversee development of sales content and processes in coordination with other internal and external marketing resources.
Track and monitor progress of individual sales opportunities through pipeline development and maintenance via web-based tracking tools.
Develop and maintain relationships in the local and national healthcare professional and business community to ensure current knowledge of industry changes and community needs, as well as development of business and industry relationships to enhance prospective sales opportunities.
Maintain knowledge of industry standards, changes, and trends both nationally and locally.
Identify and participate in activities that will enhance product recognition in the marketplace.
Identify and constructively communicate the need for improvements, enhancements, or additions to products and services offered to clients.
Identify and direct marketing efforts to potential clients in a manner that will achieve sustained growth of Professional Partnerships’ consulting services and products.

Client Management

Build and maintain key client, partner, and consultant relationships as appropriate.
Direct and perform initial assessments of clients’ needs in order to determine the package of products and services that will best meet these needs.
Write proposals, in coordination with the Vice President and Chief Consultant, Professional Partnerships, other consultants, and other designated ICSI staff as appropriate to determine staffing, hours, rates, deliverables, etc.
Negotiate agreements with clients, in consultation with Chief Financial Officer.
Effectively manage escalated client situations to a positive result, anticipating problems, working with key internal constituents, and developing contingency plans.
Coach Professional Partnerships delivery team in fulfilling customer engagements.

Other

Assist the Vice President and Chief Consultant, Professional Partnerships in leading strategic planning and operational improvement initiatives.
Actively support ICSI’s mission by identifying and sharing with appropriate ICSI staff emerging needs that are likely to impact ICSI’s members and sponsors and best practices, ideas and methods being used by organizations outside ICSI’s service area.
Participate in various internal meetings within Professional Partnerships and ICSI as needed.
Participate as a faculty member for selected programs and services.
Assume other duties as assigned by the Vice President and Chief Consultant, Professional Partnerships.

25 % travel anticipated. Minneapolis area location required

Qualifications
1. Bachelors degree required; a degree in a health care field is preferred.
2. Ten or more years of health care services experience.
3. Five or more years sales experience.
4. Five or more years business/product development experience required, with experience involving health care products preferred.
5. Five or more years experience working with senior executive clients.
6. Demonstrated experience problem-solving (analytical orientation) and developing strategic frameworks.
7. Excellent presentation skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying complex or technical information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret complex information from others.
8. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with and adapt to a wide variety of client styles.
9. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
10. Demonstrated ability to work with a sense of urgency and succeed in a dynamic environment.
11. Demonstrated ability to build and execute action plans.
12. Critical thinking abilities.
13. Proven track record of building relationships, with quantifiable results, such as upselling jobs/products and ongoing references or testimonials.
14. Proven organizational skills with ability to be flexible and work with ambiguity.
15. Demonstrated ability to prioritize deliverables.

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Job ID:: 20757
Department:: WE Behavioral Health
City:: St. Louis Park, MN
Location:: PS - West Clinic
Position Type:: Part-Time

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This part-time, 0.6 FTE, psychiatrist position will be based at the HealthPartners West Clinic, located in St. Louis Park, MN. This position while primarily outpatient will also include prorated, shared call and hospital responsibilities.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Lori Fake via email at lori.m.fake@healthpartners.com or via telephone at either (952) 883-5337 (local) or (800) 472-4695 x1 (toll-free).

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Job ID:: 22467
Department:: WE Ophthalmology
City:: St. Louis Park, MN
Location:: HP - West Clinic
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule::
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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. 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 Certified Ophthalmic Assistant to assist ophthalmologists in medical and non-medical care. They will also perform clerical and technical duties in the ophthalmology department.

Hours / Schedule:
• 40 hours / week.
• Days and hours may vary Monday through Thursday between 7:00am - 6:00pm, Friday between 7:00am- 5:00pm.

Location:
• Will travel to all six eye care sites: Woodbury Clinic, Arden Woods Clinic, Bloomington Clinic, Como Clinic, and West Clinic.

Pay Rate: $27.33 – 34.11/hour based on years of experience

Required:
• Certification by joint commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology required
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be professional, punctual, dependable and possess good communication skills. Must be able to interact with patients and staff in a courteous and cooperative manner.
• Work experience in an ophthalmic care setting preferred.
• Formal ophthalmic assistant training from an accredited technical / vocational school preferred.

Accountabilities:
1. Room patients for the ophthalmologist which includes:
a. Record patient’s presenting complaint/history.
b. Obtain visual acuity.
c. Neutralize and record patient’s eyeglass prescription.
d. Perform maddox rod and stereo testing as indicated.
e. Complete appropriate portion of the medical service record (MSR).
2. Perform visual field testing.
3. Check for color vision defects.
4. Schedule surgery and all appropriate pre-op appointments.
Many questions – relay med. & check medications.
5. Screen phone calls and to return all calls requiring physician consultation.
Medical questions that receptionist could not answer.
6. Clean and maintain all surgical and ophthalmic instruments and exam rooms.
7. Monitor and order supplies as needed.
8. Assist the receptionist, especially in chart preparation and answering the physician’s telephone.
9. Assist with patient education.
10. Set up and assist with minor surgery.
11. Administer oral and ocular medications as directed by Ophthalmologist.
12. Perform any other special duties as may be deemed necessary.

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 # 22467.

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Job ID:: 17574
Department:: HSC435 Gastroenterology
City:: Robbinsdale, MN
Location:: PS - Robbinsdale N Memorial Hospital
Position Type:: On Call

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Position Information

This on-call position will assist in taking call with our Department of Gastroenterology staff at both Regions Hospital (located in St. Paul, Minnesota) and North Memorial Medical Center (located in Robbinsdale, Minnesota).

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Lori Fake via email at lori.m.fake@healthpartners.com or via telephone at (952) 883-5337 (Local) or at (800) 472-4695 x1 (Toll Free).

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Job ID:: 20756
Department:: RS Behavioral Health
City:: Minneapolis, MN
Location:: PS - Riverside Clinic
Position Type:: Full-Time

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Position Information

This full-time, 1.0 FTE, psychiatrist position will be based at the HealthPartners Riverside Clinic, located in Minneapolis. This position while primarily outpatient will also include shared call and hospital responsibilities.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Lori Fake via email at lori.m.fake@healthpartners.com or via telephone at (952) 883-5337 (local) or (800) 472-4695 x1 (toll-free).

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Job ID:: 22141
Department:: RS Behavioral Health
City:: Minneapolis, MN
Location:: HP - Riverside Clinic
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. The home base of this position is Riverside although travel will be required to both West and Inver Grove Heights HealthPartners Clinics.
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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

We are currently seeking a RN Supervisor to lead our Outpatient Psychiatric Nurse Team within Behavioral Health. This position manages psychiatric nursing responsibility by providing leadership, direction, organization and administration of daily clinic operations to ensure effective and efficient outpatient psychiatric nursing. This individual will work in collaboration with psychiatry providers to ensure high quality service. This leader will work on developing and maintaining improved workflows. It will also work on population health management which includes a care model process around the medical and psychiatric management of chronically ill patients.

This position will work out of the HealthPartners Riverside Clinic (in Minneapolis, MN) but will have leadership responsibilities for two other clinics as well (West Clinic in St. Louis Park, MN and the Inver Grove Heights, MN clinic).

Additional responsibilities include:

Supervision of care delivery staff:
• 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

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.

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.

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.

This position requires:
• 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.

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 search for job ID 22141.

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Job ID:: 22331
Department:: RS Behavioral Health
City:: Minneapolis, MN
Location:: HP - Riverside Clinic
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday through 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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

We are currently seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Specialist to work full time at the HealthPartners Riverside clinic. This position will provide case management, assessment, one-on-one nursing care, crisis intervention (both by telephone and in person), education, and monitoring of patients receiving pharmacological treatment for a mental health diagnosis in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. This position will also triage mental health and chemical health patients to ensure adequate and appropriate care and will serve as a resource and liaison for providers, members and the community.

Additional responsibilities include:

1. Promote patient optimum level of functioning:

• Provide initial and ongoing assessment and triage of patient’s mental health needs and mental health status. Determine disposition that meets patient needs and coordinate care with other providers and appropriate parties.
• Develop, implement, evaluate and revise treatment plans.
• Provide medication management in collaboration with the psychiatrist.
• Develop and facilitate psycho-educational programs and groups for patients and family members.

2. Collaborate with other caregivers:

• Consult with the psychiatrist regarding patient needs and implement the psychiatrist’s written and verbal orders.
• Consult with mental health and medical providers regarding patient needs. Document and follow through with treatment plans as needed and agreed upon.
• Participate in the development of patient standards of care, policies and procedures.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences.
• Participate in task forces and meetings as needed.

3. Follow medical/legal guidelines, policies, and procedures as established by HealthPartners, state
and federal laws / statutes and the Nurse Practice Act. Document interactions with patients according to HealthPartners standards.

Position requirements:

• Current RN licensure in Minnesota.
• Current RN licensure in Wisconsin within two months of hire.
• Five years of clinical experience in a variety of mental-health settings.
• Ability to make initial assessments of patients of all ages who are requesting mental health or chemical health services.
• Proven ability to make decisions, both independently and interdependently.
• Valid driver’s license and/or ability to provide own transportation as required.
• Certification in CPR within ninety-day probation period.

Preferred requirements:

• Psychiatric Nursing Certification through the American Nurses’ Association.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

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 search for job ID 22331.

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

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Job ID:: 21291
Department:: SP Occupational Medicine
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - St. Paul Clinic
Position Type:: On Call Float
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm as needed.
Hrs/Pay Period:: 0

Job Description::

LPN/CMA Occupational Medicine, On-Call Float
Job #21291

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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

Because of our continued growth we are currently seeking an LPN or a CMA to join our HealthPartners St. Paul clinic. This is an on-call float position for Occupational Medicine and it will cover all four Occupational Medicine clinics: St. Paul, West (St. Louis Park), Arden Hills, and Riverside; with the potential to work the on-site clinics as needed. The work schedule would cover Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm scheduled as needed. Below is a listing for both the LPN and the CMA positions.

LPN Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:
• 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.

PREFERRED:
• Prior Occupational Medicine Experience and certification
• Computer skills

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.

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.

Effectively provide a quality level of service to both internal and external customers. Carry out nursing tasks and medical orders as delegated by physicians and registered nurses to support patient care.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Nursing Process:

Definition: 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.

1. Identify common and recurring nursing needs of the patient.
2. Recognize the need for and perform routine office procedures and testing in the ambulatory care setting.
3. Assist patients to achieve basic health care goals.
4. Identify patient education needs, provide instruction and refer appropriately.
5. Document observations, actions and patient outcomes.

Performance is up to standard when:
1. Nursing Care:
 Provide safe, accurate and clinically competent direct care to patients and families.
 Recognize patient’s abnormalities or urgent problems and seek appropriate assistance.
 Obtain health history information. Obtain accurate vital signs, recognize and report variances.
 Implement established Group Health Policies and Procedures.
2. Patient Instruction:
 Teach techniques or provide information according to established program.
3. Documentation:
 Accurately and appropriately document procedures and treatment in each patient’s record.
4. 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.

Technical and Ethical Competency:

Definition: This includes knowledge, self-direction, accountability and ability to function within Group Health policies, philosophies and procedures.

Performance is up to standard when:
1. Patient Advocacy:
 Assure patients’ rights to privacy, safety and confidentiality.
2. Continuing Education:
 Maintain current practice by obtaining continuing education in relevant practice areas.
 Maintain CPR certification.
3. Utilization of Resources:
 Use time and materials efficiently
4. Goal Determination/Achievement:
 Participate in goal setting and attainment for self, care unit and/or department.

Leadership:

Definition: Leadership is a process through which an LPN affects the action of others through conduct and practice.

Performance is up to standard when:
1. Role Modeling:
 Serve as a catalyst in improving standards of LPN practice.
 Serve as a role model for technical conduct and practice.
 Provide support to professional and technical staff.
 Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, goals and values of Group Health, Inc.
2. Decision-Making/Problem-Solving:
 Solve problems appropriately seeking assistance from members of the healthcare team.
3. Communication Skills:
 Effect positive response from patients and other members of the healthcare team through interpersonal skills.

Organizational Behaviors:
Definition: Organizational behavior is the building and maintaining of solid interdependent relationships within the care unit and throughout Group Health, Inc.

Performance is up to standard when:
1. Participation:
 Show interest in and keeps informed of department and organizational changes within the GHI system.
 Provide honest and constructive input during policy formation. Accept and support final decision.
2. Teamwork:
 Identify and work to resolve problems with other departments and individuals in a constructive manner.
 Focus on solving the problem -- not blaming.
 Effectively share job knowledge with new employees.
 Place team goals above own interests.
 Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

CMA Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:
• 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

PREFERRED:
• At least six months recent (within the last 3 years) experience in a direct patient care setting
• Prior Occupational Medicine Experience and certification
• Computer skills

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.

POSITION PURPOSE:

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. Service Excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationship and is the responsibility of all employees. Provide/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.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Perform functions that support / provide patient care.
A. Patients are roomed according to rooming and/or ICSI guidelines.
B. Vital signs and other pertinent physical measurements are obtained and recorded accurately.
C. Medication and clinical procedures are administered (according to authorized policy and demonstrating proficiency) and documented according to GHI policy.
D. Charts are reviewed for the presence of pertinent information relevant to today’s encounter.
E. Needed and requested health educational materials are provided to the patient and documented.
F. Patients and their records are handled in a private and confidential manner per GHI policies.
G. Seek medical and/or nursing assistance when encountering an acutely ill patient or a patient with a changing condition.
H. Exam rooms and treatment rooms are prepared for examination of the patient and set up for procedures.
1) Patient is prepared for medical interventions.
2) The exam/procedure room is prepared and the provider is assisted as needed.
I. Charts are prepared and station records maintained.
1) MSRs are checked for completion and routed appropriately.
2) Lab, x-ray and miscellaneous forms are prepared when requested.
3) Drug refills are processed according to clinic protocols.
4) Station logs, (i.e., pap, pathology, etc.) are monitored as assigned.
J. Telephone and verbal messages are received and relayed.
1) Messages and test results are accurately received and relayed to the appropriate person/location in a manner consistent with clinic practices and/or standards.
2) Reception desk is informed of providers schedule status.
3) Patient correspondence performed when requested.
4) Patients are assisted in completing forms when appropriate.

2. Cleaning & sterilizing procedures support infection control and OSHA standards.
A. Instrument and equipment are prepared and sterilized according to procedure.
B. Complete scheduled cleaning requirements for the designated work areas. Document completion of work to comply with infection control and OSHA standards.
C. Implement other infection control procedures as needed.
D. Adhere to protective clothing requirements.

3. Clinic supplies are adequately stocked and well organized
A. Ensure that department inventory requests are processed and delivered in a timely manner.
B. Responsible for supply requisitions according to clinic procedures.
C. When receiving supplies, equipment and other authorized deliveries, check merchandise against packing slip and report all damages and discrepancies.
D. Prepare returns for shipment with all appropriate documentation.
E. All designated areas are stocked adequately. Expiration dates are routinely checked. Outdated supplies are removed and/or replaced.

4. All equipment is properly maintained and adequate records are kept.
A. An inventory of instruments and equipment is kept current.
B. Instruments and equipment are calibrated as needed and maintained in proper working order. All maintenance is documented.

5. Maintain current or compliant status as determined by the appropriate accrediting body.

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 search for job ID 21291.

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

HealthPartners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Information

On-Call Float LPN/CMA for Occupational Medicine to cover all four OccMed clinics. Potential to work on-site clinics as needed.

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Job ID:: 21637
Department:: CO Urgent Care
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - Como Clinic
Position Type:: Part-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: 0.64 FTE position, working 48 hours every two week. Part-time position; actual work schedule to be determined.
Hrs/Pay Period:: 48

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.]]>http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/St_-Paul-Nurse-PractitionerPhysician-Assistant-Certified%2C-Urgent-Care-Float-Job-MN-55101/1530141/153014115301412012-03-07HealthPartnersCO Urgent Carefull-timeUSDstarting0BSSt. Paul, MN, US
Job ID:: 21640
Department:: CO Urgent Care
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - Como Clinic
Position Type:: Part-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Working every other Sat/Sun: 9a-1p.
Hrs/Pay Period:: 8

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.]]>http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/St_-Paul-Nurse-PractitionerPhysician-Assistant-Certified%2C-Urgent-Care-Float-Job-MN-55101/1530142/153014215301422012-03-07HealthPartnersCO Urgent Carefull-timeUSDstarting0BSSt. Paul, MN, US
Job ID:: 21969
Department:: Hospital Systems
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - 180 East Fifth
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: 8-5
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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. 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 Epic Resolute Analyst and Developer to work out of the 180 East Fifth Street location in Downtown St. Paul. This individual will Support Resolute Professional and Hospital Billing (specifically physician billing) customers with minimal direction, including:
- Documentation of user requirements
- Analysis of vendor specifications and impacts
- Working with Epic vendor on modifications or requested changes
- Conducting uUnit testing of Epic changes
- Documentation of Epic changes for Change Management
- Participate in Change Management process for Epic changes

In addition, will assist application support teams or business users with writing and execution of integrated test plans and assist with testing and implementation of Epic upgrades and enhancements

REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Management Information Systems or equivalent.
• 6+ years experience in data processing or coding
• 3+ years project management experience
• 2+ years in software and/or hardware technology, database, screen handler, query languages. Link editor and/or end user software development.
• 24/7 on-call support for Epic Resolute, one out of every 5 weeks
• Problem resolution as needed for issues with production or test
• Analyze testing requests for potential conflicts with changes and scheduling
• Reconcile changes to Change Management documentation for Corporate Compliance

SKILLS:
• Extensive hands-on experience with database, programming languages, and end user software in a networked environment
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of Hospital Billing
• Highly proficient utilizing Microsoft Office tools
• Expert knowledge of software tools and utilities
• Epic Resolute Certification preferred
• Epic Claims Certification preferred

ABILITIES:
• Excellent communication skills in technical and non-technical vernacular
• Excellent technical writing abilities
• Project leadership experience on midsized projects
• Expertise more than one system development methodologies
• Excellent analysis and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop moderately complex systems
• Able to be on-call 24X7 in areas of expertise

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: 21969.

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Job ID:: 22255
Department:: Surgery
City:: Robbinsdale, MN
Location:: HP - Parkway Clinic
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm. Weekend call for operative cases.
Hrs/Pay Period:: 80

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

Contact Sandy Lachman at sandy.j.lachman@healthpartners.com for more information.

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Job ID:: 22253
Department:: Surgery
City:: Robbinsdale, MN
Location:: HP - Parkway Clinic
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday- Friday, 8am - 5pm Weekend call for operative cases.
Hrs/Pay Period:: 80

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

Contact Sandy Lachman at sandy.j.lachman@healthpartners.com for more information.

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Job ID:: 22724
Department:: Mail Order
City:: Eden Prairie, MN
Location:: HP - Eden Prairie Office Building
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Work schedule to follow 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, 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 Mail Order Pharmacy Supervisor who will be responsible for supervising staff in HealthPartners Central Pharmacy Services (CPS) Mail Order Department. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining excellent customer service, monitoring of work quality and productivity, staff accountabilities, and will be responsible to work with other functional CPS work areas in order to provide high quality seamless service to our patients/customers. The supervisor duties will also include training and monitoring of all mail order staff.
Additional responsibilities include:
1. Hires, trains, coaches, disciplines, discharges, and supervises mail order staff including performing annual performance reviews.
2. Monitors and provides routine feedback to staff and ensures consistent application of HealthPartners and Mail Order policies.
3. Develops and maintains knowledge of union contract language and ensures appropriate application.
4. Develops and maintains a patient/customer focused customer service support program for mail order and refill prescriptions that includes answering phones, order development, order processing, responding to questions, and follow-up where appropriate.
5. Develops and maintains schedules for all mail order staff.
6. Develops and coordinates employee vacation bidding for mail order staff.
7. Develops and maintains float (pharmacist and technician) employee schedules.
8. Develops and maintains strong relationship between the customer service staff, fulfillment area, customer service area and the clinic pharmacies in order to develop strong operations providing high quality services that are seamless to patients.
9. Performs regular audits of processes to ensure appropriate service, quality, patient/customer satisfaction and financial performance.
10. Incorporates technology developments that improve efficiency, improve customer service or improve quality of services through monthly monitoring of calls.
11. Works with staff and other supervisors to identify opportunities to improve patient/customer satisfaction.
• Includes patient/customer satisfaction discussion at staff meetings, reviews patient/customer feedback with staff and sets improvement priorities.
• Cooperates and collaborates with all Pharmacy Services leadership regarding the rollout of Service Excellence initiatives.
• Develops documented process driven work flows.
12. Works with Central Pharmacy leadership and staff in areas of Quality and Data
• Works in collaboration with other supervisors, front-line staff and organizational departments to design, implement and evaluate pharmacy initiatives.
• Uses quality management tools and measurements to monitor standards, processes, and outcomes.
• Works in collaboration with other pharmacy service supervisors, front-line staff and organizational departments to review and interpret quality management data feedback and then make appropriate changes to improve outcomes.
• Facilitates meetings with staff and management to gather input and provide feedback to other supervisors and front-line staff regarding pharmacy initiatives and outcomes.
• Actively participates in the creation, update and ongoing testing of business continuity and disaster recovery planning and preparation.
13. Works with Central Pharmacy leadership on financial accountabilities.
• Plans, develops and monitors the budget for their area of responsibility.
• Works collaboratively with the Manager and other supervisors to ensure optimal revenue capture.
• Authorizes expenditures for area of responsibility.
• Acts as a responsible steward of resources including time, materials, supplies and property.

This position requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in health related field along with prior supervisory experience and four years related experience in the health care field. Prior work experience working in the pharmacy field is highly desired. This position also requires proven customer service skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, and strong team building skills with the ability to motivate and train staff.

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 17008.]]>http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Eden-Prairie-Pharmacy-Mail-Order-Supervisor-Job-MN-55343/1705306/170530617053062012-03-07HealthPartnersMail Orderfull-timeUSDstarting0BSEden Prairie, MN, US
Job ID:: 22078
Department:: Regions Hospitalists
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: PS - Regions Hospital & Clinics
Position Type:: On Call

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This on-call position will assist in taking call with our Hospitalist staff at Regions Hospital, located in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Contact Information

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

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Job ID:: 22127
Department:: Project Coordination
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - 180 East Fifth
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: M-F 8 AM - 5 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, with patients and the community, helped us earn a place on the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s list of the Twin Cities Great Places to Work. If you want to be part of transforming health care through partnership – capitalizing on opportunities to integrate, innovate and improve – then you’re the kind of partner we’re looking for.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Project Coordinator to work in our Care Systems department located in downtown St. Paul. The Project Coordinator is responsible for managing mid-sized projects, multiple small size projects, as well as improving/enhancing the overall staff experience relating to our electronic medical records (Epic) software implementation. The coordinator manages specific aspects of a project with direct accountability for project execution. This person provides specific technical expertise to the project team which could include support, build and reporting to accomplish project objectives. The Project Coordinator is also responsible for providing accurate budgeting estimates (within a pre-defined variance) and reporting budget usage through the completion of the project to the appropriate cost center manager. The Project Coordinator is responsible for planning tasks associated with successful project completion, and for managing task execution according to a written project plan.

Accountabilities:
1. Using standard methodologies, tools, and project management software, develops and maintains project manager to establish performance goals, metrics, and project baselines.
2. Works with project manager to establish and maintain effective communication with team members, stakeholders, and contacts. Communicates project status to project manager or business owner through routine status reports and meetings.
3. Serves as a leader, facilitator and change agent in the design and implementation of new uses of the Epic application.
4. Collaborates with various departmental leaders, end users including physicians, IS staff and vendor implementation staff in design and implementation.
5. Initiates and maintains issues logs, taking responsibility for identifying and coordinating resolution of all technical and business issues.
6. Performs in-depth workflow analysis, data collection, report details or other technical issues
7. Recognizes the potential of the application to change and improve clinical workflows while maintaining or improving current practice standards relating to the software to understand application functionality.
8. Ensures that all project time is accounted for and that project and team member activities are routinely collected and reported in standard fashion.
9. Where appropriate, coordinates vendor activities to ensure project success.
10. Estimates staff resources success.
11. May act as project manager for mid-sized department level project with overall accountability for project success.
12. May serve as a project lead for a large size/strategic project reporting to a Senior Project Coordinator, or may simultaneously manage several small projects.
13. 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. Cumulative minimum of 3 years project leadership and/or project management experience.
4. Demonstrated capability to manage projects with budgets less than $200,000
5. Demonstrated project management skills-ability to properly plan and execute on projects deliverable using various methodologies and the ABT Suite of project management software.
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 analysis and problem solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates will possess one or more of the following skills:

Health care IT or clinical experience
Experience with Epic or EMR
Experience with reporting tools including PLSQL or SQL

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: 22127.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.
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Job ID:: 20026
Department:: Specialty Care Coding Services
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - 525 Park Street Business Office St Paul
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: 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 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 Revenue Recovery Analyst in St. Paul. The Revenue Recovery Analyst is accountable for increasing the partnership of the medical group and plan with focus on optimization in coding. They facilitate and complete governmental/regulatory chart audits. Responsible for reviewing suspect lists for accuracy as it relates to coding for medical group patients. They will work strategically to create and enhance tools to ensure accuracy in coding as it impacts multiple areas for the Medical group and plan.

Required Qualifications:
• Four year college degree or equivalent work experience.
• RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CCS, CCS-P credentials required.
• Minimum of two years experience in healthcare reimbursement or revenue cycle related position or five years of overall experience in healthcare.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the revenue cycle process, compliance and federal/state regulations, CPT & IDC9 Coding.
• Ability to identify issues and formulate solutions relating to revenue cycle process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to understand and communicate clinical documentation requirements for correct coding and to ensure integrity of the medical record.
• Extensive and solid knowledge of ICD-9-CM, CPT/HCPCs and clinical documentation standards.
• Demonstrated flexibility, organization and appropriate decision-making under challenging situations.
• Demonstrated skill and experience in effectively collaborating with team members & others using oral, written and interpersonal communications.
• Demonstrated PC skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and/or Microsoft Access.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments.
• Ability to deal with change and ambiguity.
• Able to work as a team member and also to act independently when needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working with Epic
• Experience with HCC, ACG, HEDIS or other measures

Accountabilities:
• Identifies revenue, reimbursement, and educational opportunities while remaining compliant with state and federal regulations.
• Identifies medical practitioner and Revenue Cycle Specialist educational opportunities relating to Epic clinical encounter documentation, the revenue cycle, and compliance.
• Performs reviews of member clinical encounter documentation for appropriateness and accuracy of physician claim submission retrospectively and prospectively.
• Performs risk adjustment data validation based on accurate diagnosis coding of HealthPartners health plan Medicare Advantage, Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO), Prepaid Medical Assistance Program (PMAP, under age 65), and MNCare products utilizing CMS’ Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC) and DHS’ Adjusted Clinical Group (ACG) models.
• Performs risk adjustment data validation based on accurate diagnosis coding of identified HealthPartners health plan Commercial products and other ad hoc requests.
• Responsible for working with HPMG team members to identify clinical encounter documentation and reimbursement issues for resolution resulting in improved revenue flow and compliance issues.
• Ensures that rendered physician services for claim submission and subsequently payment are as accurate as possible while complying with regulatory guidelines including CMS, DHS, and OIG.
• Ensures all steps in the review process are clearly stated, documented, reported, and followed through to completion.
• Ensures that any process changes required for compliance are provided in a timely manner.
• Develops, maintains, and updates departmental review and reporting policies and procedures.
• Responsible to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Responsible for increasing organizational efficiency in daily operations.
• Responsible for communicating with other departments regarding process improvements, clinical documentation improvements and/or other educational opportunities.
• Responsible for performing training and educational seminars to Revenue Cycle Specialists, Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers on revenue cycle related topics.
• Responsible for increasing collaborative efforts between HealthPartners Health Plan and HealthPartners Medical Group as it relates to optimization of diagnosis coding, HCC/ACG impacts, revenue recovery, regulatory audits and associated revenue opportunities.
• Analyzes and organizes complex information for effective reporting to management and senior leaders.
• Remains knowledgeable on HPMG workflows and trained in Epic to ensure adherence to Medical Group Policies and Procedures.
• Responsible for 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 #20026.

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Job ID:: 21376
Department:: Como Clinic
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - Como Clinic
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: 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 is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

HealthPartners has an opportunity for a Clinic Manager II to provide leadership at our Como Clinic in St. Paul, MN. The position provides leadership and direction for the nursing, radiology and laboratory staff within this clinic. This position also serves as a site supervisor which includes organization and administration of daily clinic operations. This position works in collaboration with the Business Systems Supervisor to hire, train and provide overall direction for nursing staff.

Required Qualifications:
• Four-year college degree; BS or BA in a health related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years of clinic or health care setting supervisory experience
• Current RN licensure in Minnesota
• Current RN licensure in Wisconsin within two months of hire
• Two (2) years of staff supervisory or charge nurse experience
• Two (2) years of leadership/management experience with a health care team
• Demonstrated organizational, problem solving, project management and analytical skills
• Ability to manage resources and staff with budget requirements
• Strong written and oral communication 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:
1. Supervision of care delivery staff including CMA, LPN, RN and Medical Office Administration staff
a. Performing annual performance reviews
b. Reviewing work for quality improvement purposes
c. Monitoring and providing feedback to staff to ensure consistent application of HPMG & C and HealthPartners policy and procedures
d. Promoting development of staffing skill levels
e. Hiring, coaching, discipline and dismissal of staff
f. Training and monitoring job functions
g. Holding staff accountable for providing excellent patient service
2. Acts as an effective, consistent role model of Service Excellence; exemplifying courtesy, compassion, and responsiveness to all customers.
3. Works with staff and other supervisors to identify opportunities to improve patient satisfaction
4. Works in collaboration with other clinic supervisors, providers, front-line staff and organizational departments to design, implement and evaluate care delivery initiatives.
5. Uses quality management tools and measurements to monitor standards, processes, and outcomes of care.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Actively participates in the creation, update and ongoing testing of business continuity and disaster recovery planning and preparation.
9. Plans, develops and monitors the budget for their area of responsibility
10. Works collaboratively with the Manager, Chief of Professional Services and other supervisors to ensure optimal revenue capture
11. Authorizes expenditures for their area of responsibility.
12. Acts as a responsible steward of resources including time, materials, supplies and property.

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information and to apply, go to www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job id 21376.

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Job ID:: 22246
Department:: Health Plan Case Mgmt
City:: Bloomington, MN
Location:: HP - Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.
Hrs/Pay Period:: 80

Job Description::

Cancer Care Coordinator
Job ID 22246

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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

Due our continued growth we are currently seeking a Cancer Care Coordinator job ID 22246 to join our HealthPartners team. This position will provide support to patients, their families, and physicians in addressing medical and social concerns; educate and empower patients and families to make informed personal health care decisions; and facilitate communication between patient, physician, health plan and community.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Member Focus
• Ensures all activities are member-focused and individualized, resulting in personalized attention to each patient’s unique needs.
• Identifies interventions and resources to assist member reaching personal health related goals.
• Identifies patterns and episodes of care that are predictive of future needs and services.
Integration
• Integrates clinical and psychosocial information for case identification and individual patient assessment to develop action-oriented and time-specific planning and implementation of appropriate interventions.
• Facilitates integration of patient care by encouragement of effective communications between patients, families, providers, health plan and care system programs, and community-based services.
• Adheres to department policy and procedure in daily activities.
Communication
• Effectively communicates with patients and their families to provide them with a better understanding of their health, health care benefits, and health care system.
• Effectively and routinely communicates with patients, families, physicians and health care team members to facilitate successful collaboration resulting in high levels of member/patient/family/provider satisfaction.
• Provides educational information and materials to members to support preference sensitive decisions.
• Provides regular reporting of member outcomes to Disease and Case Management leadership according to defined process.
• Identifies and promptly reports potentially adverse situations to leadership as outlined in department policy and procedure.
• Identifies and promptly reports high cost cases for review and reinsurance.
• Maintains current and accurate documentation and case management files in accordance with Disease and Case Management policy and procedure.
• Maintains confidentiality of information in accordance with department and corporate policies.
Relationships and Team Building
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships within the Disease and Case Management department, with other HealthPartners departments, and with other health team participants.
• Supports other team members in achieving patient centered goals.
• Assists supervisor in maintaining a cohesive team by contributing to a collaborative, respectful, and diverse environment.
• Participates in and contributes to appropriate departmental and/or organizational meetings.
Technology
• Maintains knowledge of and effectively uses automated applications and systems.
• Identifies deficits in technological literacy and seeks appropriate training under guidance of supervisor.
• Maintains maximum individual productivity through proficient use of automated systems.
Personal Development
• Participates in ongoing independent study and education-related professional activities to maintain and increase knowledge in the areas of Case Management, patient care services, and benefit packages for development of effective case management skills.
• Demonstrates responsiveness to and appreciation of constructive feedback and recommendations for personal growth and development.
• Maintains current, active Minnesota nursing licensure.
• May maintain current, active nursing licensure in other states as assigned.
Other Duties
• Willingly participates in various committees, task forces, projects, and quality improvement teams, as needed and assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CURRENT DIMENSION:
• Directly reports to Supervisor, Disease and Case Management.
• Directly manages caseload with anticipation of up to 200 members.
• Interacts with medical, administrative, and front line staff within and outside the organization in order to collaborate on members care.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Registered Nurse with current license in the State of Minnesota, or equivalent; BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical practice experience in an acute care setting; minimum of 3 years disease or case management experience; and current clinical knowledge in oncology.
• Demonstrated effective, independent nursing judgment and skills.
• Demonstrated skill and experience in effectively collaborating with care team members, using a high level of expertise in written, oral and interpersonal communication.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of quality improvement, utilization management, benefit plans, fiscal management, and various payment methodologies preferred. Understanding of healthcare and/or HMO industry.
• Demonstrated skill in effective use and management of automated medical management systems.
• Demonstrated flexibility, organization, and appropriate decision-making under challenging situations.
• Basic computer skills

CHALLENGES:
• Maintaining member focus in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Influencing team members and colleagues to work collaboratively in achieving the goals and objectives of the Case Management Program.
• Contributing a positive team building approach as a member of the team, and a global member of the Disease and Case Management Department.

DECISION-MAKING:
• Makes independent decisions within the scope of this position’s accountabilities and determines the need for and the timing of consultation with Disease and Case Management leadership and/or Medical Director.
• Uses professional clinical judgment, organizational knowledge, industry knowledge, and common sense in determining appropriate alternatives for members/patients/families, consulting with leadership and/or Medical Director, when indicated.
• Makes recommendations to leadership regarding policy development needs and/or changes.

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 search for job ID 22246.

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

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Job ID:: 22256
Department:: BL Optical
City:: Bloomington, MN
Location:: HP - Bloomington Clinic
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 Clinic Optician. 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 advise and assist patients in eyewear selection, delivery, adjustment, repair and consultation. To deliver these services in a professional, cost effective and timely manner.

Hours / Schedule: (37.5 hrs / week)
Schedule may vary Monday through Friday. May work 1 Saturday per month.

Location:
May include various locations (up to 6 optical clinic locations)

Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package starting on first day of employment including Medical, Dental, Life, generous PTO, 401K and more.

Required:
• American Board of Opticianary Certification and a minimum of two-years, full-time Optical Department experience.
• Proven ability to interact with patients and staff in a courteous and cooperative manner.

Preferred:
• Formal opticianary training from an accredited technical school.

Physical Requirements:
• Must possess manual dexterity, good vision and be self-mobile.

Accountabilities:
• Proven ability to interpret eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions.
• Proven ability to advise and assist patient in frame and lens selection.
• Proven ability to perform measurements of frame and lens specifications.
• Proven ability to provide patient contact lens insertion and removal training.
• Proven ability to consult with patient and resolve eyewear and contact lenses problems or concerns.
• Proven ability to perform eyewear adjustments and repairs.
• Place orders for frame and lenses fabrication with approved optical laboratories.
• Place orders for contact lenses with approved contact lenses laboratories / vendors.
• Verify orders (eyeglasses or contact lenses) received from optical contact lens laboratories / vendors to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain frame-display board by accurate pricing and purchasing of appropriate frame product and performing physical count as directed.
• Maintain diagnostic contact lens inventory by organizing, cleaning and performing physical count as directed.
• Price and collect fees for eyewear and contact lenses.
• Maintain and order department supplies.
• Responsible for answering telephone, maintaining files, contacting patients, preparing reports and other office functions as necessary.
• 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 # 22256.

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

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Job ID:: 22067
Department:: Adm Operation Development
City:: Bloomington, MN
Location:: HP - Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: M-F 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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. 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 Senior Business Systems Analyst in our Administrative Operations and Development department. This position is responsible for business systems production support activities for multiple core health plan administrative systems (membership, premium billing, claims, referral authorizations, or HRA/FSA administration) or other departmental surround applications. Will participate in the implementation of system software fixes/enhancements aligned with defined business objectives, serving as project leader on small to midsize projects. Serves as a liaison between internal team members from assigned business operations and IS & T departments, as well as applicable system software vendors.

Required Qualifications:
• Four or more year’s general business experience or experience in medical insurance or health care setting including project planning and leadership experience with medium to complex level projects.
• Familiarity with continuous quality improvement and system development methodologies.
• Demonstrated analytical, facilitation, presentation and communications skills (oral & written).
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and changing priorities.
• Strong customer/client service orientation.
• Ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance and attitude on the job.
• High degree of initiative.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Management, Business Administration, Computer Science or related field, including computer science course work.
• One-year professional or equivalent level experience with computer systems may be substituted for college level computer science or data processing course work.
• Experience using MS Office applications, flowcharting tools, and/or other project management tools.
• Experience in test plan development and execution.
• One or more years of experience with continuous improvement concepts and methodologies.
• Experience working with multiple HealthPartners core health plan administrative systems.
• Experience with various electronic processes and systems including external and internal interfaces and system integration.
• Fourth generation program language experience (e.g. SQL, Oracle Reports, Visual Basic, Business Objects, etc.).

Accountabilities
Knowledge Level:
• Serves as a subject matter expert on multiple health plan administrative systems.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of assigned systems/business operation functions including: system functional capabilities, data interfaces to/from other applications, system outputs, database structures, business processes and procedures, applicable national medical code sets, and relevant federal and state regulatory requirements.
• Knowledgeable in one or more federal HIPAA health plan transaction standards.

Production Support:
• Update or audit assigned system dictionaries in a timely and accurate manner to support the accurate and timely processing of health plan administrative transactions.
• Serve as a primary business systems production support contact and subject matter expert to assigned internal business operations department(s) for questions related to system functionality capabilities and reporting of potential systems issues.
• Communicate timely and accurate responses to system capability inquiries.
• Participate in the daily monitoring of multiple core administrative, departmental surround systems or system interfaces to and from other system applications. Evaluate assigned system outputs and daily performance results in effort to quickly identify potential system issues.
• Through application of analytical skills, computer technology knowledge, and health plan business operations knowledge, identifies potential opportunities to improve current automated or manual systems or processes or apply existing system capabilities to additional business operations.
• Review improvement suggestions with Manager, business operations staff and IS & T or, if applicable, the system software vendor.
• Perform necessary investigations related to reports of potential system issues. If issue is identified, develop problem resolution recommendation(s). This includes entry/maintenance of investigation information into systems tracking software.
• Review investigation findings and, if needed, proposed problem resolution recommendation(s) with Manager, business operations staff, IS & T and, if applicable, the system software vendor.
• Develop and distribute ad-hoc business reports through the use of an end user business reporting tool such as Business Objects.

Core Administrative System Fixes/Enhancements:
• Serve as business systems project lead for implementation of small to midsize system enhancements/fixes*. Responsible for planning, organizing, scheduling and directing these initiatives. Responsible for project completion within expected budgetary, time, and staffing limits. Prepare project plan and status reports for management.
• Serve as key team participant on large/complex systems fixes or development projects as assigned by AOD Management.
• Create business requirements document for small to midsize system fixes/enhancements and obtains required business requirements sign-off from business operations and IS & T staff.
• Review IS & T technical systems design recommendations to validate that system functionality is in alignment with business requirements.
• Assists in the evaluation of potential operational impacts and works with business operations staff in identifying and documenting changes to current business workflows.
• Develop systems testing strategy and test plan documents, including identification of required test scenarios and expected results. Review test plan with business operations staff to validate accuracy of test plan.
• Conduct required business user system testing and, if needed, review results with business operations and IS & T contacts to obtain final user acceptance testing sign-off.
• Work with IS & T and business operations staff to identify implementation tasks and schedule date for system fix/enhancement installation. Analysts may participate in the development of training manuals and train business users how to properly use system applications.
• Develop post-implementation strategy and conduct monitoring to validate successful implementation of system fix/enhancement.

Other
• Maintains excellent working relationships with internal business customers, IS & T team members, department team members, project sponsors, and applicable system software vendors.
• Supports departmental and division team through participation in appropriate meetings and projects.
• Position requires a high degree of initiative to manage priorities and identify opportunities for systems improvement and innovation. Responsible for continued professional development, including continuing education to ensure their systems and business operations knowledge is current.
• Performs other duties and assumes projects as assigned by AOD Management team.

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 #22067.

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Job ID:: 22712
Department:: Health Plan Case Mgmt
City:: Bloomington, MN
Location:: HP - Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: 8:00 - 5:00 M-F
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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager to oversee Disease and Case Management Operations located at the HealthPartners office in Bloomington. The manager will provide innovative, dynamic, and service oriented leadership for the staff of the Disease and Case Management Operations Support program. This person will manage daily business operations of the successful, innovative and member centered Disease and Case Management Programs within the health plan. He or she will improve quality and efficiency of service levels and assure the business is operating to its fullest while using the least resources. Finally, the manager will have the opportunity to act as a consultant regarding systems and operational support issues in the area of Disease and Case Management.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Leadership
a. Builds effective relationships, inspires others to achieve excellence, embraces change, and creates the willingness to change in others.
b. Facilitates continuous performance improvement by encouraging innovation, supporting risk taking, and maintaining openness to new ideas.
c. Consistently applies the corporate values of HealthPartners in relationships, daily work and program management.
2. Member Focus
a. Ensures all staff and program functions are member focused, resulting in high levels of member/patient/family and colleague satisfaction.
3. Relationships and Team Building
a. Establishes and maintains good working relationships within the department, with other departments, and with external partners and vendors to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
b. Works collaboratively with the Directors and other Managers, Disease and Case Management, the Associate Medical Directors, Health Informatics, MMSG Team, Employer Reporting, Quality & Utilization Improvement, and the physician and administrative leadership of the owned and contracted medical groups.
c. Creates and maintains a cohesive Disease and Case Management Operations Support team. Facilitates effective, cross-functional teamwork between staff and others from all areas within and outside the organization.
4. Program Management
a. Evaluates current program; prioritizes needs and opportunities; outlines annual plans for innovative improvements; and leads successful, timely changes to meet established goals and objectives. Coordinates and facilitates the department’s reporting process to support annual plans and department score cards.
b. Develops and maintains policies and procedures to support implementation of the Disease and Case Management programs, and adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards. Coordinates overall reporting and operations structure necessary to demonstrate department compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
c. Assists in the development of the department’s capital and operating budget. Coordinates management of the department’s capital resources. Analyzes and adheres to budget; ensures appropriate staffing and effective use of all resources to implement a successful program.
d. Acts as a consultant to all members of the team regarding complex issues in all areas of systems and operations support for Disease and Case Management. Refers problems to appropriate leadership when necessary.
5. Program Evaluation
a. Assumes responsibility for routine, timely measurement, statistical analysis, and reporting of satisfaction, quality, and financial indicators for the Disease and Case Management programs according to accepted standards and in support of continuous improvement efforts.
b. Identifies trends and opportunities to improve, then prioritizes and initiates improvement efforts as necessary and when appropriate.
c. Ensures timely completion of reports for health plan, regulatory, accreditation, reinsurance, and any other requirements.
6. Staff Selection and Development
a. Oversees selection of staff, direction of activities, and evaluation of performance measurements to optimize achievement of departmental goals and objectives.
b. Ensures thorough orientation, training and education of all staff to increase knowledge, broaden perspectives, and stimulate creativity.
c. Manages the Disease and Case Management department’s overall orientation and training program in coordination with leadership team.
7. Integration
a. Effectively supports the integration of the Disease and Case Management programs with other medical management programs within HealthPartners (health plan), HealthPartners Medical Group, Contracted Medical Groups hospitals, and other strategic partners.
b. Ensures program alignment with the strategic direction of Quality & Utilization Improvement, Hospital & Specialty Contracting, and Network Management.
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. Establishes and maintains 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. Proactively identifies needs and opportunities to improve support of Disease and Case Management functions with automated systems, including routine evaluation of new technology within the industry.
b. Initiates, facilitates and completes the project charter and RFP processes for new and enhanced Disease and Case Management systems, including documentation of functional and business requirements and specifications.
c. Proposes, designs and facilitates implementation of projects that leverage administrative and information systems in support of Disease and Case Management.
d. Coordinates project management in a manner that ensures successful implementation and ongoing maintenance of Disease and Case Management systems within established budget and timelines.
e. Ensures maximum program productivity through proficient use of automated systems by all department staff.
10. Personal Development
a. Participates in ongoing independent study, education related professional activities, and professional affiliations to maintain knowledge in the areas of Disease and Case Management, patient care services, fund distribution within the benefit package, when and how to obtain special services for members, 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. Willingly participates in and/or effectively leads various committees, task forces, projects, and quality improvement teams as needed and assigned.
b. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in health care, health care administration, Information Technology, business management or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Five years experience in a health care setting in disease or case management, utilization management, administrative/information systems, or similar experience.
• Demonstrated effective project management skills in achieving key project timelines and deliverables in health care.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills with cross-functional departments and external vendors.
• Excellent conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills related to software system-based processes.
• Excellent ability to translate business process needs to system, automation and reporting options, articulating the business pros and cons, as well as any associated system interfaces and monitoring controls.
• Working knowledge of various reporting tools and strategies.
• Excellent change management skills.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and changing priorities.
• High degree of initiative and ability to work independently and within a group.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation and presentation skills.
• Aptitude for learning computer software in a Microsoft Windows and Internet environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s degree in health care, business or information systems.
• Experience in working with health care information systems
• Experience in working with medical management information systems (e.g. case management, prior authorization).
• Demonstrated effective, independent leadership and management skills in the development of new and ongoing medical management programs that have resulted in measurable improvement of satisfaction, clinical, and financial outcomes.
• 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.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of information systems, software applications, effective project management, and effective education and training programs
• Understanding of healthcare and/or HMO industry.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and negotiate boundaries of accountability and authority within multiple disciplines and departments.
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical, financial, and statistical data analysis and reporting.
• Demonstrated skill in effective use and management of information systems.
• Demonstrated flexibility, organization, and appropriate decision-making under challenging situations.
• Must have demonstrated skills in a management/leadership role and proven ability to work within a team environment.

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information or to apply, please visit www.healthpartners-jobs.com and search for job ID 22712.
Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

EOE

Additional Information

Operations Manager for Disease and Case Management Department. Responsible for all areas of operations suuporting the work of the department, including: systems, reporting & analysis, technical and administrative support areas, training and education, and quality improvement processes.

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Job ID:: 21555
Department:: Health Informatics
City:: Bloomington, MN
Location:: HP - Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday - 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 is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

We are seeking skilled healthcare Senior or Principal Analysts to join our Health Informatics team. This rewarding and challenging position will gather, interpret and summarize complex data to help facilitate corporate decision-making. Strong programming, modeling and analytical skills will be required to quantify the numerous components of healthcare such as price, utilization and the total cost of care. 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
• Design, validate and implement high end analyses, program evaluations and development of new methodologies to fit the challenges facing the healthcare industry
• Analyze, interpret, and communicate information and present results in formats that facilitate decisions and actions while applying statistical tests and models
• Integrate multiple data sources and perform advanced programming within SAS and SQL

This position is required to meet all the primary responsibilities of the position as well as possess a strong understanding of the healthcare industry including payment methodologies, disease management and a strong analytical skill set. 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 21555.

HealthPartners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.]]>http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Health-Informatics-Principle-Analyst-Job-MN-55420/1705302/170530217053022012-03-07HealthPartnersHealth Informaticsfull-timeUSDstarting0BSBloomington, MN, US
Job ID:: 22251
Department:: Health Harmony - GHI
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - 180 East Fifth
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, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance Analyst to collaborate with the virtuwell development team to provide agile Testing/Quality Assurance (QA) embedded within the development process. The Testing/Quality Assurance role is focused on defect prevention, identification, analysis, and removal through proven quality assurance techniques. The www.virtuwell.com is an online diagnosis and treatment service that is powered by software that asks simple questions about symptoms and medical history. The answers are presented to a certified nurse practitioner who completes a personal diagnosis and selects a treatment plan.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Collaborates with team members to support release planning, estimation, and delivery processes.
2. Identifies and executes functional and non-functional tests for releases and production support.
3. Facilitates definition of appropriate test approaches, tools, and processes required to support testing goals on desktop browsers and mobile devices
4. Provides testability/QA feedback to development team through participation in design reviews and other interactions.
5. Facilitates the use of automated testing techniques and standards.
6. Develops, deploys, and maintains automated testing scripts.
7. Communicates with team members using agile product development techniques.
8. Provides support to users during acceptance testing.
9. Gathers business information, gains knowledge of what to test identifies missing, incomplete or redundant information and requirements and reviews functional specifications.
10. Executes tests, test data integrity, verify test results against requirements, test cases and documents discrepancies.
11. Maintains the test environment and assures stability in the test environment.
12. Conducts quality assurance reviews of test case specifications.
13. Ensures that testing standards are met.
14. Creates documentation and reports showing test results and defect trends.
15. Maintains and improves testing methodology.
16. Works with customers/business partners to develop test strategies and negotiate approvals.
17. Creates estimates for development sprints and associated testing.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or equivalent.
2. 3-5 years experience in or an in-depth knowledge of Quality Assurance procedures within an agile development environment.
3. Expertise in agile software development
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.

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 HealthPartners.jobs, and search for Job ID: 22251.

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Job ID:: 22478
Department:: Practice Analysis & Report
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - 180 East Fifth
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday-Friday
Hrs/Pay Period:: 80

Job Description::

Epic Clarity Business Analyst

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, helped us earn a place on the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s list of the Twin Cities Great Places to Work. If you want to be part of transforming health care through partnership – capitalizing on opportunities to integrate, innovate and improve – then you’re the kind of partner we’re looking for.

This position is responsible for assisting in the development of HealthPartners Medical Group & Clinics reporting and process control. As an Epic Clarity Data Analyst, your role is to support leaders throughout the organization in their reporting needs to facilitate operational, clinical, and strategic decision-making. To problem solve and address operational issues via reporting.

Qualified applicants must have the ability to gather and interpret requirements and translate business user requests to report design specifications. Candidates must be proficient in Crystal/Business Objects report writing tools and KB-SQL. Candidates should also possess excellent communication skills in technical and non technical topics with proven capability to communicate complex subject to non technical end users in an effective and supportive manner.

This position requires previous experience designing reports in relational databases within the healthcare industry and a strong analytical skill set. A bachelor degree is required in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, clinical care, or equivalent.

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: 22478.

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Job ID:: 22479
Department:: Practice Analysis & Report
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - 180 East Fifth
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday-Friday
Hrs/Pay Period:: 80

Job Description::

Epic Clarity Revenue reporting Analyst

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, helped us earn a place on the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s list of the Twin Cities Great Places to Work. If you want to be part of transforming health care through partnership – capitalizing on opportunities to integrate, innovate and improve – then you’re the kind of partner we’re looking for.

This position is responsible for assisting in the development of HealthPartners Medical Group & Clinics reporting and process control. As an Epic Clarity Data Analyst, your role is to support leaders throughout the organization in their reporting needs to facilitate operational, clinical, and strategic decision-making. To problem solve and address operational issues via reporting.

Qualified applicants must have the ability to gather and interpret requirements and translate business user requests to report design specifications. Candidates must be proficient in Crystal/Business Objects report writing tools and KB-SQL. Candidates should also possess excellent communication skills in technical and non technical topics with proven capability to communicate complex subject to non technical end users in an effective and supportive manner.

This position requires previous experience designing reports in relational databases within the healthcare industry and a strong analytical skill set. A bachelor degree is required in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, clinical care, or equivalent.

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: 22479.

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

EOE

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Position to support Regions Revenue reporting needs as a result of implementation of Hospital Billing and ADT )

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Job ID:: 22748
Department:: Member Services GHI
City:: Bloomington, MN
Location:: HP - Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: 8am to 5 pm 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 is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

We are currently seeking an additional business analyst to work in the member services systems team. This person will design, develop and test Business Objects reports and will analyze report data for dissemination to the appropriate areas within the organization. This position will also be responsible for assisting with developing and providing enhancements of HealthPartners Online Benefits System as well as the internal call-center system (HCSS).

This position requires a Bachelors degree in business, information systems or related field, or 2 years of related work experience in lieu of a degree. This person will also have at least 2 years experience in PC operating systems and application support including superior knowledge of Microsoft products and their tools. This person must also have knowledge or exposure to Business Objects or Crystal reporting. Knowledge of customer service or call-center environments/systems is preferred. Knowledge of member benefits and contract materials including significant experience in benefit interpretation and compilation is also preferred. Attention to detail, strong analytical skills and project management experience are also required. Advanced knowledge of HealthPartners member services systems is strongly desired.

HealthPartners is nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care and we offer an excellent salary and benefits package. HealthPartners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.]]>http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Business-Analyst-Member-Services-Support-Job-MN-55420/1705304/170530417053042012-03-07HealthPartnersMember Services GHIfull-timeUSDstarting0BSBloomington, MN, US
Job ID:: 22747
Department:: Member Services GHI
City:: Bloomington, MN
Location:: HP - Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: 8am to 5pm 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 is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

We are currently seeking an additional business analyst to work in the member services systems team. This person will design, develop and test Business Objects reports and will analyze report data for dissemination to the appropriate areas within the organization. This person will also support the call monitoring system Ultra. They will also manage the Workforce Management system called Impact 360. They will be working with Live Chat and will do work with the IVR and a customer preference database.

This position requires a Bachelors degree in business, information systems or related field, or 2 years of related work experience in lieu of a degree. This person will also have at least 2 years experience in PC operating systems and application support including superior knowledge of Microsoft products and their tools. It is preferred that this person have knowledge or exposure to Crystal Reports, SQL or to Business Objects reporting experience. It is preferred that this person have knowledge of member benefits and contract materials including significant experience in benefit interpretation and compilation. Experience in any customer service call-center industry is also preferred. Attention to detail, strong analytical skills and project management experience are also required. Advanced knowledge of HealthPartners member services systems is strongly desired.

HealthPartners is nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care and we offer an excellent salary and benefits package. HealthPartners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.]]>http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Business-Analyst-Member-Services-Support-Job-MN-55420/1705305/170530517053052012-03-07HealthPartnersMember Services GHIfull-timeUSDstarting0BSBloomington, MN, US
Job ID:: 21240
Department:: Surgery Admin B
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - Specialty Center 401
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday- Friday, full-time
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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

We have an exciting opportunity for a RN Clinic Supervisory to provide leadership in our ENT and Plastic/Hand clinics located at the HealthPartners Specialty Center in St. Paul. The RN clinic Delivery Supervisor provides leadership, direction, organization and administration of daily clinic operations for approximately 14 nursing staff in which the ENT department sees over 1,000 patients per month and plastics/hand sees over 1,500. This person will also work in collaboration with the business systems supervisor who oversees several clerical staff in both departments. This is a working supervisor position where the supervisor would be expected to train on the job to assist as an RN in either clinic as well as perform supervisory duties.

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. For more information or to apply, please visit www.healthpartners-jobs.com and search for job ID 21240.
Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

EOE

Additional Information

This is a working supervisor position at HSC 401 in the ENT and Plastic & Hand Surgery Depts.

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Job ID:: 22572
Department:: HSC Allergy & Asthma
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: PS - HP Specialty Center 401
Position Type:: Full-Time

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Position Information

This full-time position will consist of clinic, call and hospital responsibilities and will be based primarily at HealthPartners Specialty Center, located in St. Paul, Minnesota. A secondary site may also be involved.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Lori Fake via email at lori.m.fake@healthpartners.com or via telephone at (952) 883-5337 (local) or (800) 472-4695 x1 (toll free).

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Job ID:: 22570
Department:: Como Dental
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - Como Clinic
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday 8-5
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, helped us earn a place on the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s list of the Twin Cities Great Places to Work. If you want to be part of transforming health care through partnership – capitalizing on opportunities to integrate, innovate and improve – then you’re the kind of partner we’re looking for.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a dental supervisor to oversee operations in our Como clinic in St. Paul. This clinic houses general dentistry as well as the following specialties: Periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery Endodontics and TMD The supervisor is responsible for coordinating the performance of clinical and/or clerical staff and the effective use of financial and material resources within the clinic This person develops and implements schedule management processes that permit the efficient and effective scheduling of patient appointments. The supervisor supports provider and clerical staff in delivering outstanding patient service.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Supervisory or leadership healthcare experience or a bachelor’s degree in healthcare management or business.
• Ability to use different supervisory styles relative to the needs of the staff and different leadership situations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan and utilize time effectively to accomplish multiple high priority objectives.
• Ability to gather and analyze data effectively to understand critical factors and undertake appropriate problem-solving activities.
• Computer knowledge and proficiency (software and application).
• Knowledge and appreciation for total quality management principles.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• A minimum of one year HealthPartners dental experience, preferably in a lead role.
• Preferred dental and dental specialty experience.

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

1. Responsible for ensuring that effective schedule management processes are utilized. This includes capacity analysis, master schedule development, on-going schedule management processes, and production analysis. Able to support continual improvement and to evaluate and project future needs.
2. Hires, trains, and establishes performance goals, evaluates performance, coaches and disciplines clerical staff, hygienists and/or dental assistants and leads in accordance with corporate policies.
3. Responsible for training and supporting business office staff in all clerical functions including dental practice system, processes, patient focused service standards and telephone systems.
4. Responsible for the clerical work unit measures of performance, i.e. phone statistics, point-of-service collections, cancelled, failed and unfilled appointments, and accounts receivable. Participates as a member of the clinic management team in monitoring and analyzing the performance of these measures, and developing actions to continuously improve the clinic’s performance in these areas.
5. Monitors workload levels continuously and assists staff in redirecting their activities to respond to immediate patient needs.
6. Acts as a liaison with central dental practice system staff to ensure efficient use of automated systems and related processes. This includes integration of system enhancements and identifying barriers to implementation.
7. Investigates, analyzes and resolves clinic complaints/concerns to improve ongoing member relations (Clinic Team Leader is responsible for quality of care complaints).
8. Facilitates the development and execution of the annual plan goals, objectives and strategies.
9. Facilitates the development and monitoring of clinic operational and capital construction budgets.
10. Responsible for conducting and/or attending meetings pertinent to clinic operations (e.g., staff meeting and work group meetings).
11. Coordinates effective and efficient use of human resources between clinic, as needed.
12. Supports improved clinical staff performance i.e., productivity, patient service, and adherence to care protocols.
13. Responsible for communication and implementation of HP policies and procedures for clinical and clerical staff.
14. Oversees physical plant activities that ensure effective operation, appearance and security, in freestanding dental facilities.
15. Actively participates in the creation, update and ongoing testing of business continuity and disaster recovery planning and preparation.
16. Performs other duties as delegated by the Manager, Dental Clinic Operations.

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information or to apply, please visit www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job ID 22570.
Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

EOE

Additional Information

Dental Supervisor for both Como General and Como Specialty

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Job ID:: 22130
Department:: Specialty Care Coding Services
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - 525 Park Street Business Office St Paul
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday through 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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

Because of our continued growth we are currently seeking multiple Revenue Cycle Specialists to join our HealthPartners team. Each Revenue Cycle Specialist (RCS) will be responsible for partnering with providers and clinic operations staff to support the HealthPartners Revenue Cycle. The RCS is responsible for understanding and optimizing the revenue cycle for their specific department(s) and or clinic location(s). Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the areas that can hinder optimal revenue capture; an in-depth understanding of coding and compliance rules and regulations; knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) in the areas of charting tools (i.e. order entry, smart sets etc), charge dropping, charge update, charge review and follow up work-queues. The RCS provides support to providers and clinic staff for CPT, HCPC, and ICD-9-CM coding systems, and acts as a liaison between the delivery sites and compliance operations to support the Provider Monitoring Program and related educational activities around coding, billing and compliance. This person will be coding for various specialties and primary care departments.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
A.) Revenue Capture
• Ensures all services provided are accurately captured in the medical record and billed appropriately. This is accomplished using the following methods:
• One-on-one chart review with each provider
• In-depth understanding of EMR in the areas of charting tools (i.e. order entry, smart sets etc), charge dropping, and charge update, Charge review work-queues
• A review of each provider’s individual charting tools and preference lists to ensure accurate CPT, HCPC and ICD-9 coding
• Investigation into supplies and medications dispensed at each clinic and a review of appropriate billing for them
• Working all CCI/LMRP edits, claims manager rules and other coding associated charge review WQ rules for each clinic or department supported.
• The ability to provide feedback to each provider based on identified coding trends.
• Maintains a current knowledge of regulations and legislation regarding billing compliance issues.

B.) Denial Management
• Working all coding related denials.
• Working all coding related patient complaints
• The ability to provide feedback to each provider based on identified denial trends.
• Implement changes and provide education & feedback to providers, departments and clinics with regards to denials that impact revenue flow and or capture

C.) Provider Education
• Provides coding education (HCPC, ICD-9-CM, DSM3-R, & CPT) to providers and clinical staff in accordance to the established corporate compliance plan.
• Works with the Education & Compliance Specialist to further support and educate providers on their performance in the Provider Monitoring Program.
• When provider documentation issues are identified, work with clinic management and the Education & Compliance Specialist (ECS) staff to implement corrective action plans.
• Actively train physicians and other providers on coding and reimbursement issues. Attend clinic and department staff meetings to disseminate information and to become familiar with operational issues within each business unit.
• The RCS will be responsible for implementing corrective action plans to improve revenue cycle outcomes. This may include (but not limited to) creating site-specific education, partnering with Revenue Services staff to implement site-specific revenue improvement projects, understanding how to leverage Epic technology to create revenue capture solutions, or suggesting operational changes at each location.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Four year college degree or equivalent work experience
• Three years demonstrated knowledge of coding
• Certified Professional Coder (AAPC) or Certified Coding Specialist certification (AHIMA), may obtain Certification within 6 months.
• Ability to present information in one-on-one and group settings
• Ability to communicate information in a professional and confident manner
• Must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the front and back end revenue cycle components in a physician practice
• Demonstrated ability in critical thinking, self initiative, and self direction
• Understanding of physiology, medical terminology, and disease process is required
• Must understand and be able to apply the following regulations:
• HCFA’s Evaluation and Management Documentation Guidelines
• HCFA’s Teaching Physician Guidelines
• HCFA’s Correct Coding Initiative
• Third Party Payer Reimbursement Policies and Procedures

PREFFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Five years working with coding systems.
• Two years previous experience in medical record chart documentation review.
• Two years experience in group education with provider audiences.
• One year working with EpicCare.
• Two years working in a physician practice setting.
• Demonstrated PC skills in Word, Excel, and Microsoft Access.

DECISION-MAKING:
• Works independently to respond to revenue cycle issues.
• Responsible for completing work assigned by Manager.
• Responsible for making decisions to coordinate work load and schedule.
• Responsible for communication with and upholding service standards with clinics, including both providers and administrative staff.
• Refers critical questions and problems to Manager.

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 search for Revenue Cycle Specialist, job ID 22130.

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

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Job ID:: 22800
Department:: Physician Services
City:: Bloomington, MN
Location:: HP - Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday through Friday, 8AM-5PM
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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. 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 Enrollment coordinator to provide support to the employed and contracted physicians and advanced practice providers to the Government and Third Party Enrollment Process. The coordinator will coordinate and track the process of provider enrollment with Government and Third Party Payers for both employed and contracted providers and will ensure that confidential, accurate, and timely information is obtained, processed, and maintained in all areas of responsibility. This person will participate with internal and external customers to investigate, resolve and/or improve enrollment issues and processes. Finally, this person will perform other clerical duties as requested by the department.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Work with the Physician Services recruitment staff to coordinate a process that will ensure providers are enrolled appropriately for each payer, preferably prior to the provider’s starting date.

2. Provide new hire coordination services along with provider enrollment and outstanding customer service support to other provider groups per agreements.

3. Provide orientation to new physicians (and existing staff) as it relates to the process of the Government and Third Party Payer enrollment. Correspond with providers and their leadership to explain the process and obtain necessary information from them to complete the process, and keep them updated on the process.

4. Coordinate system updates with Patient Accounting and/or other billers once a provider has been approved for billing purposes by the each payer.

5. Responsible for entering and maintaining accurate provider information in the SyMed OneApp database and performing routine audits to ensure accuracy of data.

6. Responsible for the re-credentialing of each provider and validations with all the Government and Third Party Payers according to their guidelines.

7. Provide scheduled and ad hoc reports on the provider enrollment process.

8. Facilitate the scheduled updates for the OneApp database with the I.S. department, and train other users on new features or changes.

9. Effectively work with other staff, such as department administrators and managers, by identifying enrollment opportunities to help clarify and resolve issues.

10. Participate in work groups related to billing and reimbursement by the Government and Third Party Payers.

11. Maintain positive working relationships with both internal and external customers and successfully communicate both verbally and in writing with providers, vendors, and other staff.

12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

1. Associate degree with two to four years of experience in a similar setting or four to six years of experience in a position with related responsibilities, preferably with a health care facility or an insurance company.

2. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to independently create correspondence.

3. Excellent computer skills, particularly with database management, online form preparations and Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of Crystal Reports and Access desirable.

4. Willingness to consistently provide excellent customer service to our internal and external customers.

5. Must be able to manage many complex and detailed tasks simultaneously.

6. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous health care or insurance experience.

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job id 22800.

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Job ID:: 22749
Department:: Office of the CIO
City:: Bloomington, MN
Location:: HP - Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule::
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 Senior Administrative Assistant in our IS&T department. The purpose of this position is to provide confidential administrative support to the Director and other members of the team, as directed. This position assists with budget management, special projects, maintenance of files and other administrative responsibilities to ensure efficient operation of the department. This position also works on various marketing projects as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School diploma or GED
• 4+ years of administrative assistant or related experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent spelling, grammar, editing, and organizational skills
• Strong analytics with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets/data
• High level of detail orientation
• Ability to operate various office equipment
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Ability to deal with highly confidential information
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience with Survey Monkey
• Experience with Visio

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Performs a variety of administrative assistant tasks to support the leader(s) in the operation of the department(s). This includes typing, copying, sending faxes, maintaining accurate files and records, answering telephone calls, taking messages, maintaining appointment calendars, and arranging meetings. Sorts and distributes incoming mail.
• Creates, proofreads, and edits a variety of material including, but not limited to, correspondence, spreadsheets, presentation material, reports, and other confidential materials using appropriate computer software and office equipment.
• Manages up to 5 leader calendars, assists in efficient time utilization and balances multiple priorities.
• Arranges enterprise-wide meetings. Handles space procurement issues, obtains the necessary equipment, and makes food service arrangements within established budget. Prepares materials for presentations and meetings as requested. Manages conference rooms and dial-in information.
• Generates customer surveys through Survey Monkey for various departments.
• Greets visitors and directs them to appropriate person in area(s).
• Responsible for variety of administrative projects requiring independent judgment and action.
• Serves as a backup to other administrative support staff as needed.
• Performs 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 #22749.

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Job ID:: 22488
Department:: Legal
City:: Bloomington, MN
Location:: HP - Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg
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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

Because of our continued growth, HealthPartners is currently seeking an Associate Counsel to join our Law department. This position will provide risk-based legal advice to HealthPartners and its related entities by responding to legal inquiries, providing problem solving and rendering advice with respect to litigation matters and employment law. Other responsibilities include:

• Provide day to day advice and guidance on employment-related issues including matters of state and federal law such as ADA and FMLA, discrimination, defamation, immigration and compensation, as well as policy and procedure development and review, discipline, discharge and related matters.
• Provide draft and oversight of administrative charge responses.
• Draft, review and interpretation of employment-based agreements, policies, etc.
• Manage all forms of professional liability, commercial and employment litigation including providing day-to-day advice and counsel to management on matters in litigation.
• Represent HealthPartners in administrative hearings and all forms and levels of dispute resolution (e.g., negotiation, mediation, and motion practice).
• Advise internal clients on choice of law or venue, indemnification and insurance clauses, remedies available, etc.

We are seeking an attorney with 5-8 years of employment and solid litigation experience along with experience trying cases in civil and/or administrative matters. An attorney with some exposure to labor law and union workplaces is desired. We require someone that demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills and a high degree of professionalism and interpersonal skill.

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 search for job ID 20608.

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Job ID:: 22355
Department:: Midway Dental GHI
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - Midway Dental Clinic
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 Dental Assistant in Midway Dental Clinic. This Dental Assistant will be working with a Dental Therapist to aid in improving access to underserved populations and to impact affordability of care. 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 provide quality dental care to patients within HP/GHI dental facilities, incorporating elements of customer service. This person is responsible for performing all dental assisting duties in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Minnesota Board of Dentistry.

SCHEDULE:
(37.5 hours per week OR 75 hours per pay period)
Monday, 8:30am-5:30pm
Tuesday, 9:30am-6:00pm
Wednesday, 8:30am-5:30pm (@ Brooklyn Center)
Thursday, 8:30am-5:30pm
Friday, 8:30am-12:30pm

Up to 9 Saturdays per year, 7:30am-12:00pm

LOCATIONS:
The dental assistant will begin working full-time at the Midway Dental Clinic location for training and orientation to the
practice. An assessment will be made to determine future assignments. Schedules and locations will be subject to change
based on patient capacity.

HealthPartners Midway Dental Clinic
HealthPartners Brooklyn Center Clinic

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be a registered dental assistant in the state of Minnesota.
• Must be able to perform all duties within the scope of practice established by regulations and rules of the State of Minnesota and the Minnesota Board of Dentistry that the dentist(s) delegates. For newly established functions, must complete applicable credentialing or certification requirements in a reasonable period of time after appropriate training is available.
• Proven ability to perform as a part of a team composed of dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and clerical staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must have good visual acuity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands and arms.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time (60 minutes or longer).
• Proficiency in English is required. Proficiencies in other languages may be required.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Able to perform all duties in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Minnesota Board of Dentistry.
2. Responsible for knowledge and performance of clinical emergency procedures.
3. Responsible for implementing policies, procedures and treatment guidelines.
4. Assist providers directly in all phases of dental care delivery.
5. Responsible for the proper maintenance of patient care related equipment, supplies and processes.
6. Uses appropriate systems, automated or manual, to record and maintain accurate patient records and other information.
7. Responsible for awareness of the daily activity in the clinic and/or to provider staff being supported.
8. Responsible for schedule management and patient follow-up.
9. Perform other related duties as directed by the Dental Lead or Clinic Management Team.

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 # 22355.

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Job ID:: 21990
Department:: HSC Pulmonary
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - Specialty Center 401
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday through Friday, 8:30am-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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to work in the Pulmonary/sleep clinic at the HealthPartners Specialty Center in St. Paul. This person will effectively provide high quality service to both internal and external patients and will make independent nursing diagnoses and develop plans of care based on patient assessment. This person will also create and implement dynamic teaching plans based upon patient need and will act as a resource for other staff. This person is responsible for patient rooming, triage, giving Xolair injections, conducting clinic discharges and downloading Cpap data.

Required Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current RN licensure in Minnesota
• Current CPR certification required within 6 months of hire, and maintain
• Strongly demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• 1 year minimum experience in internal medicine, critical care or in a specialty,

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

Additional Information

Minimum 1 year recent experience in Pulmonary, Critical Care, Medical Specialty or Internal Medicine. Excellent IV skills. ACLS certification or obtain within 6 months of hire.

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Job ID:: 22553
Department:: Recruitment & Staffing
City:: Bloomington, MN
Location:: HP - Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. 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 Recruitment & Staffing Specialist. This position is responsible for providing recruitment services for HealthPartners. The person in this position will provide an outstanding level of customer service and the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers based on a thorough understanding of departments, staff and positions to ensure their hiring requirements are met.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Coordinate the recruitment process, including recruitment planning, search coordination, screening/interviewing applicants and on boarding new hires. Act as a resource to HealthPartners staff on workforce staffing policies and procedures. This may include training hiring managers on overall hiring processes and effective candidate assessment techniques.

• Responsible for fully utilizing the Human Resources electronic recruiting system and related technologies to ensure that positions are current, candidates are moved through the process in a timely manner, making the necessary documentations into the system, and customer’s recruiting needs are met.

• Screen applications, resumes, and letters of inquiry for positions in accordance with bargaining contracts, recruitment and selection policies, AA goals and EEO guidelines. Respond to applications, resumes and inquiries. Assist in the coordination of redistribution of staff including placement of appropriate staff in available positions.

• Develop relationships with internal and external customers to continuously improve workforce staffing services. Provides services that promote our commitment to diversity in a manner supporting HealthPartners’ mission and goals. Network with community agencies, professional associations, educational institutions, and participate in job fairs to recruit qualified candidates.

• Determine recruiting and advertising needs and ensure efficient use of advertising budget. Write and place recruitment advertisements in appropriate media.

• Audit and verify documents to ensure compliance with policies, union contracts and government regulations. Work with Budget, Benefits, and Payroll to improve processes in response to customer needs.

• Compile and prepare AA/EEO data as required by state, federal, and local government agencies.

• Document allegations of discrimination and/or harassment.

• Participate in process improvement projects for Workforce Staffing.

• Participate in activities and committees designed to improve processes for the Human Resources department.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field plus four years of experience, which includes experience in staffing and/or Human Resources.
• Proficient with computer systems and software programs, e.g. Windows, Outlook, MS Word, Excel
• Hands on experience with recruiting and human resources information systems, e.g. Peoplefluent, Lawson, Peoplesoft, Taleo, etc.
• Previous experience sourcing candidates using a combination of sources such as internal and external on-line postings and databases, social media, networking events, job fairs, print advertisement and vendor resources.
• Working knowledge of effective and legal recruitment/selection techniques, understanding of HR practices governed by federal, state, and local statutes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, organization and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization including Senior Management.
• Proven customer service ability, interpersonal skills and relationship management experience.
• Ability to independently establish work priorities in an environment of frequent interruptions.
• Ability to speak effectively to individuals, resolve basic issues and handle conflict in a professional manner
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Health care recruitment experience preferred.
• Working knowledge in multiple Human Resources specialties such as job analysis, compensation and benefits, employee relations, employment law and immigration preferred.
• Experience working with a Union environment and understanding of collective bargaining agreements preferred.

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 #22553.

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Job ID:: 22543
Department:: HPMG Revenue Services
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - 180 East Fifth
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday 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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. 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 Revenue Improvement Project Coordinator. The Revenue Improvement Project Coordinator is responsible for managing mid-sized projects or multiple small size projects that improve the efficiency, quality and financial outcomes of the HPMG Revenue Cycle. This individual will use a range of skills including: planning, analysis, technical expertise and all key elements of the project management process.

This individual will be responsible to work with all levels of staff within the organization with regard to the design, build and implementation of systems and operational projects, designed to improve reimbursement and revenue cycle metrics. In conjunction with the Manager, this individual will be accountable for process/technology changes and policy and procedure development within our revenue cycle, including provider enrollment, scheduling, registration, charge capture and coding, charge entry, billing, denial management, reimbursement management and training.

This individual will: 1) maintain direct accountability for project execution to accomplish project objectives within timeline and resource constraints; 2) formulate measurable goals and prepare reports to monitor progress and update customers.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in healthcare, finance, customer service and/or information systems.
• Minimum 3 years of general business or healthcare experience including project leadership and/or project management experience.
• In-depth knowledge of revenue cycle (financial and operational)
• Concise and accurate written communication skills.
• Excellent oral presentation skills and the ability to lead group discussions.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with peers and constituents at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated analysis and problem solving skills.
• Proficiency in computer software applications: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• High degree of initiative and ability to manage priorities and identify opportunities.
• Must be a team player and have a thorough knowledge of the team concept.
• Ability to utilize good time management, available resources and performance measurements.
• Ability to work well with ambiguity and continuous change.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Two or more years direct ambulatory or inpatient operational experience.
• Epic application experience (EpicCare, Resolute, Cadence, Prelude, Clarity).
• Medical coding knowledge of provider and payor responsibility.
• Knowledge of payor requirements for revenue capture.
• Database experience – Microsoft Access

Accountabilities:
• The Project Coordinator is responsible for planning tasks associated with successful project completion, and for managing task execution according to a written project plan.
• Using standard methodologies, tools, and project management software, develops and maintains project plans to establish performance goals, metrics, and project baselines.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication with team members, stakeholders, and contacts.
• Communicates project status to revenue manager or business owner through routine status reports and meetings.
• Initiates and maintains issues logs, taking responsibility for identifying and coordinating resolution of all technical and business issues.
• Where appropriate, coordinates vendor activities to ensure project success.
• Conducts needs assessment reviews and identified potential improvements to revenue cycle workflow processes. Seeks and makes recommendations to leadership regarding project, policy or process development.
• Balances diverse needs of various customers.
• Provides performance feedback to members on the project teams.
• Participates in ongoing systems review and enhancement with Care Systems Improvement and IT to ensure system functionality optimizes revenue cycle workflow.
• Collaborates with the Revenue Improvement Team, Patient Accounting and Care Systems Improvement staff on revenue cycle improvement opportunities; including system and workflow optimization to enhance the revenue cycle and associated metrics and reporting.
• Performs other duties and assumes projects as assigned by Manager or Director.

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 # 22543.

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Job ID:: 22412
Department:: HSC435 Orthopedics
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - Specialty Center 435
Position Type:: Part-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday 8-5 at Jackson Street Tuesday 7:30-4:30 @ HSC 435 Wednesday 1-5 @ HSC 435 Thursday 7:30-4:30 @ HSC 435
Hrs/Pay Period:: 56

Job Description::

LPN - HealthPartners Specialty Center
job ID’s 22412

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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. 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 (56 hours every 2 weeks) LPN to work in the Orthopedics department in the HealthPartners specialty Center in St. Paul. The successful candidate will effectively provide a quality level of service to both internal and external customers. The successful candidates 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 preferred.
• Good written and oral communication skills required
• Good Computer skills.

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.

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. Effectively provide a quality level of service to both internal and external customers. Carry out nursing tasks and medical orders as delegated by physicians and registered nurses to support patient care.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Nursing Process:

Definition: 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.

1. Identify common and recurring nursing needs of the patient.
2. Recognize the need for and perform routine office procedures and testing in the ambulatory care setting.
3. Assist patients to achieve basic health care goals.
4. Identify patient education needs, provide instruction and refer appropriately.
5. Document observations, actions and patient outcomes.

Performance is up to standard when:

1. Nursing Care:
 Provide safe, accurate and clinically competent direct care to patients and families.
 Recognize patient’s abnormalities or urgent problems and seek appropriate assistance.
 Obtain health history information. Obtain accurate vital signs, recognize and report variances.
 Implement established Group Health Policies and Procedures.
2. Patient Instruction:
 Teach techniques or provide information according to established program.
3. Documentation:
 Accurately and appropriately document procedures and treatment in each patient’s record.
4. 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.

Technical and Ethical Competency:

Definition: This includes knowledge, self-direction, accountability and ability to function within Group Health policies, philosophies and procedures.

Performance is up to standard when:

1. Patient Advocacy:
 Assure patients’ rights to privacy, safety and confidentiality.
2. Continuing Education:
 Maintain current practice by obtaining continuing education in relevant practice areas.
 Maintain CPR certification.
3. Utilization of Resources:
 Use time and materials efficiently
4. Goal Determination/Achievement:
 Participate in goal setting and attainment for self, care unit and/or department.

Leadership:

Definition: Leadership is a process through which an LPN affects the action of others through conduct and practice.

Performance is up to standard when:

1. Role Modeling:
 Serve as a catalyst in improving standards of LPN practice.
 Serve as a role model for technical conduct and practice.
 Provide support to professional and technical staff.
 Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, goals and values of Group Health, Inc.
2. Decision-Making/Problem-Solving:
 Solve problems appropriately seeking assistance from members of the healthcare team.
3. Communication Skills:
 Effect positive response from patients and other members of the healthcare team through interpersonal skills.

Organizational Behaviors:

Definition: Organizational behavior is the building and maintaining of solid interdependent relationships within the care unit and throughout Group Health, Inc.

Performance is up to standard when:

1. Participation:
 Show interest in and keeps informed of department and organizational changes within the GHI system.
 Provide honest and constructive input during policy formation. Accept and support final decision.

2. Teamwork:
 Identify and work to resolve problems with other departments and individuals in a constructive manner.
 Focus on solving the problem -- not blaming.
 Effectively share job knowledge with new employees.
 Place team goals above own interests.
 Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Job ID 22412 Schedule (.75)
Monday 8-5 at Jackson Street
Tuesday 7:30-4:30 @ HSC 435
Wednesday 1-5 @ HSC 435
Thursday 7:30-4:30 @ HSC 435

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 search for job ID 22412.

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

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Job ID:: 22630
Department:: Regions Hospitalists
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: PS - Regions Hospital & Clinics
Position Type:: On Call

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Position Information

This on-call position will assist in taking call with our Hospitalist staff at Regions Hospital, located in St. Paul, MN.

Contact Information

Contact Lori Fake via email at lori.m.fake@healthpartners.com or via telephone at (952) 883-5337.

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Job ID:: 22413
Department:: HSC435 Orthopedics
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - Specialty Center 435
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday thru Friday 8-5pm @ HSC 435, 1 hour lunch daily
Hrs/Pay Period:: 80

Job Description::

LPN - HealthPartners Specialty Center
job ID’s 22413

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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. 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 full time 56 hours every 2 weeks) LPN to work in the Orthopedics department in the HealthPartners specialty Center in St. Paul. The successful candidate will effectively provide a quality level of service to both internal and external customers. The successful candidates 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 preferred.
• Good written and oral communication skills required
• Good Computer skills.

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.

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. Effectively provide a quality level of service to both internal and external customers. Carry out nursing tasks and medical orders as delegated by physicians and registered nurses to support patient care.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Nursing Process:

Definition: 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.

1. Identify common and recurring nursing needs of the patient.
2. Recognize the need for and perform routine office procedures and testing in the ambulatory care setting.
3. Assist patients to achieve basic health care goals.
4. Identify patient education needs, provide instruction and refer appropriately.
5. Document observations, actions and patient outcomes.

Performance is up to standard when:

1. Nursing Care:
 Provide safe, accurate and clinically competent direct care to patients and families.
 Recognize patient’s abnormalities or urgent problems and seek appropriate assistance.
 Obtain health history information. Obtain accurate vital signs, recognize and report variances.
 Implement established Group Health Policies and Procedures.
2. Patient Instruction:
 Teach techniques or provide information according to established program.
3. Documentation:
 Accurately and appropriately document procedures and treatment in each patient’s record.
4. 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.

Technical and Ethical Competency:

Definition: This includes knowledge, self-direction, accountability and ability to function within Group Health policies, philosophies and procedures.

Performance is up to standard when:

1. Patient Advocacy:
 Assure patients’ rights to privacy, safety and confidentiality.
2. Continuing Education:
 Maintain current practice by obtaining continuing education in relevant practice areas.
 Maintain CPR certification.
3. Utilization of Resources:
 Use time and materials efficiently
4. Goal Determination/Achievement:
 Participate in goal setting and attainment for self, care unit and/or department.

Leadership:

Definition: Leadership is a process through which an LPN affects the action of others through conduct and practice.

Performance is up to standard when:

1. Role Modeling:
 Serve as a catalyst in improving standards of LPN practice.
 Serve as a role model for technical conduct and practice.
 Provide support to professional and technical staff.
 Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, goals and values of Group Health, Inc.
2. Decision-Making/Problem-Solving:
 Solve problems appropriately seeking assistance from members of the healthcare team.
3. Communication Skills:
 Effect positive response from patients and other members of the healthcare team through interpersonal skills.

Organizational Behaviors:

Definition: Organizational behavior is the building and maintaining of solid interdependent relationships within the care unit and throughout Group Health, Inc.

Performance is up to standard when:

1. Participation:
 Show interest in and keeps informed of department and organizational changes within the GHI system.
 Provide honest and constructive input during policy formation. Accept and support final decision.

2. Teamwork:
 Identify and work to resolve problems with other departments and individuals in a constructive manner.
 Focus on solving the problem -- not blaming.
 Effectively share job knowledge with new employees.
 Place team goals above own interests.
 Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Job ID 22413 Schedule
Monday thru Friday 8-5pm @ HSC 435

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 search for job ID 22413.

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

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Job ID:: 22211
Department:: Neurosurgery
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - Specialty Center 401
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: This position will work Monday through Friday.
Hrs/Pay Period:: 80

Job Description::

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and formal clinical nurse specialist (CNS) program
• Current RN License, Certified or eligible for certification through ANCC as a CNS; 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
• Active member in professional nursing association.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Basic computer knowledge and ability
• Must be able to provide own transportation for local travel. May provide service at multiple clinic locations and/or hospital sites.

PREFERRED:

• One-year experience as Clinical Nurse Specialist

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:

• SEIU Health Care Minnesota
• MN Board of Nursing sets the definition for nursing practice and licenses CNS 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 CNS 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 CNS works autonomously as well as in collaboration with his/her physician mentor, according to HealthPartners and Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (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 HealthPartners 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 HealthPartners standards.
10. Participate in appropriate task forces for committees.

Additional Information

In addition to working at HealthPartners Specialty Center, this position may travel to other Twin Cities' metro locations to where our surgeons practice. Participation in a future call rotation may be a possibility.

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Job ID:: 22391
Department:: Patient Accounting GHI
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - 180 East Fifth
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Hrs/Pay Period:: 75

Job Description::

Patient Account Representative
Job ID 22391

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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

Because of our continued growth we are currently seeking a Patient Account Representative to join our HealthPartners Patient Accounting group. The Patient Account Representative is the primary link with the customer involving research, resolving and providing responses to patients, members, prospective members, HealthPartners personnel and third party payers on a wide variety of subjects, including billing, coverage and services provided at HealthPartners. This position is accountable for accurate and timely resolution of claims, to include denial management, follow-up and third party collections.

HOURS:
Monday through Friday, 9:00am through 5:00pm
LOCATION:
HealthPartners 180 East Fifth Building, St Paul

REQUIRED TESTING:
• Patient Accounting Terminology Test
• Data entry 4000
• 35 WPM

QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Three years recent experience, in a health care industry customer service/call center handling incoming and/or outgoing customer calls regarding medical billing and/or collection issues or two years recent medical billing and collection experience and one year general health care customer service experience
• One year experience with automated health care billing systems
• One year PC experience including Microsoft Word
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Knowledge of insurance terminology, medical coding systems (ICD9 & CPT) and third-party billing and reimbursement procedures
• Good communication skills, written and verbal, to establish and maintain effective working relationships, with internal/external payers and customers
• Ability to work and make decisions independently, perform under deadlines and assume responsibility for problems and problem resolution
• Must be detail oriented and have the ability to organize information
• Must possess strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Flexibility - must be able to perform team duties as required to accomplish departmental goals and meet patient customer needs
• Ability to work well under pressure
PREFERRED:
Working knowledge of the following medical systems: DEC, Resolute (EPIC), & Medipac.
Working knowledge of billing and reimbursement policies of two or more insurance payors.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for billing follow up/collection on assigned accounts with appropriate payers (i.e. governmental agencies, attorneys, patients, insurance companies) to ensure an acceptable level of outstanding receivables as defined by corporate or department key process measures based on national standards.
• Investigate and respond to all phone and written inquiries from patient/member, third party payers, and attorneys concerning billing, account status, claim status and eligibility issues.
• Accountable for ensuring an acceptable level of outstanding accounts receivable, as defined by corporate or department key process measures based on national standards.
• Access and understand necessary information via automated membership files, claims inquiry, account histories, account status screens. This includes understanding the systems adjudication process in determining how a claim has been paid.
• Perform maintenance as needed on the patient's insurance record to ensure accurate billing.
• Demonstrating working knowledge of online payor systems (e.g AccessBlue, ProviderLink, Preferred One, Choice Plus, Medipac, & HCSS) in order to view eligibility and claim information on behalf of HPMG patients.

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 search for job ID 22391.

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

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Job ID:: 22496
Department:: Neurosurgery
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - Specialty Center 401
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: TBD
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

High adaptability to situations working with various surgeons and their teams, and OR First Assist skills and experience in spine and/or neurosurgical surgery is preferred. This position's schedule may include the possibility for evening and overnight rotations and potential call responsibility in the future.

Contact Sandy Lachman for more information at sandy.j.lachman@healthpartners.com.

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Job ID:: 22495
Department:: Neurosurgery
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - Specialty Center 401
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: TBD
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

High adaptability to situations working with various surgeons and their teams, and OR First Assist skills and experience in spine and/or neurosurgical surgery is preferred. This position's schedule may include the possibility for evening and overnight rotations and potential call responsibility in the future.

Contact Sandy Lachman for more information at sandy.j.lachman@healthpartners.com.

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Job ID:: 22414
Department:: CO Primary Care
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - Como Clinic
Position Type:: Part-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Hrs/Pay Period:: 56

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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. 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 LPN to work at the HealthPartners Como Clinic in St. Paul. The successful candidate will effectively provide a quality level of service to both internal and external customers. The successful candidates will also carry out nursing tasks and medical orders as delegated by physicians and registered nurses to support patient care.
HOURS:
Monday through Thursday, 8:00am – 4:00pm

LOCATIONS:
HealthPartners Como Clinic

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. Effectively provide a quality level of service to both internal and external customers. 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 preferred.
• Good written and oral communication skills required

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.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Nursing Process:

Definition: 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.

1. Identify common and recurring nursing needs of the patient.
2. Recognize the need for and perform routine office procedures and testing in the ambulatory care setting.
3. Assist patients to achieve basic health care goals.
4. Identify patient education needs, provide instruction and refer appropriately.
5. Document observations, actions and patient outcomes.

Performance is up to standard when:

1. Nursing Care:
 Provide safe, accurate and clinically competent direct care to patients and families.
 Recognize patient’s abnormalities or urgent problems and seek appropriate assistance.
 Obtain health history information. Obtain accurate vital signs, recognize and report variances.
 Implement established Group Health Policies and Procedures.
2. Patient Instruction:
 Teach techniques or provide information according to established program.
3. Documentation:
 Accurately and appropriately document procedures and treatment in each patient’s record.
4. 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.

Technical and Ethical Competency:

Definition: This includes knowledge, self-direction, accountability and ability to function within Group Health policies, philosophies and procedures.

Performance is up to standard when:

1. Patient Advocacy:
 Assure patients’ rights to privacy, safety and confidentiality.
2. Continuing Education:
 Maintain current practice by obtaining continuing education in relevant practice areas.
 Maintain CPR certification.
3. Utilization of Resources:
 Use time and materials efficiently
4. Goal Determination/Achievement:
 Participate in goal setting and attainment for self, care unit and/or department.

Leadership:

Definition: Leadership is a process through which an LPN affects the action of others through conduct and practice.

Performance is up to standard when:

1. Role Modeling:
 Serve as a catalyst in improving standards of LPN practice.
 Serve as a role model for technical conduct and practice.
 Provide support to professional and technical staff.
 Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, goals and values of Group Health, Inc.
2. Decision-Making/Problem-Solving:
 Solve problems appropriately seeking assistance from members of the healthcare team.
3. Communication Skills:
 Effect positive response from patients and other members of the healthcare team through interpersonal skills.

Organizational Behaviors:

Definition: Organizational behavior is the building and maintaining of solid interdependent relationships within the care unit and throughout Group Health, Inc.

Performance is up to standard when:

1. Participation:
 Show interest in and keeps informed of department and organizational changes within the GHI system.
 Provide honest and constructive input during policy formation. Accept and support final decision.

2. Teamwork:
 Identify and work to resolve problems with other departments and individuals in a constructive manner.
 Focus on solving the problem -- not blaming.
 Effectively share job knowledge with new employees.
 Place team goals above own interests.
 Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

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 search for job ID 22414.

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

EOE

Additional Information

This nurse would be trained to work in adult medicine, pediatrics, allergy & foot care.

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Job ID:: 22647
Department:: BC Clinic Office Support Staff
City:: Brooklyn Center, MN
Location:: HP - Brooklyn Center Medical Clinic
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday through Friday, 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.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.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for a Medical Office Assistant 2 at our Brooklyn Center Medical 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. This position is a vital point of contact for a patient entering the HPMG Clinics. This position facilitates the process of scheduling appointments and has responsibility for accurate collection of current financial and demographic information. This position directly impacts revenue collection for the medical group.

HOURS:
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

LOCATIONS:
HealthPartners Brooklyn Center Medical Clinic

QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED TESTING:
• Data entry - 4,000 keystrokes
• Medical Terminology test

REQUIRED:
• High School diploma or GED
• Meets one of the following:
• Graduate of a formal training program in medical reception, an equivalent program, or a customer service program
• Two years experience as a medical receptionist
• Two years experience in a customer service position
• One year experience using data look-up and data entry functions on a mainframe or PC based computer system
• One year customer service experience either via telephone or in-person within the last five years
• Demonstrated ability to organize work under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to function with multiple priorities and interruptions
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Excellent written communication skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Oral and written communications with customers requires adequate speech, vision, and hearing. Proficiency in English is required. Proficiency in other languages may be required. Use of a telephone and computer terminal also requires adequate hand writing and manual dexterity skills.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Customer Service
Care for each person as he/she would like to be cared for by:
• Putting the patient first at every opportunity
• Listening to understand each patient
• Showing concern for each patient
• Acting individually and with others to meet each patient’s needs

2. Check-in and Co-pay Administration
• Check in patients in an accurate and professional manner
• Identify and accurately collect co-pays or appropriate fees
• Use computer-based system to verify patient information
• Understand and communicate benefit changes to members, or refer to appropriate resource
• Communicate wait times in a diplomatic manner
• Direct patients to the appropriate care area
• Prepare reconciliation report
• Provide patients with appropriate forms, questionnaires, etc.

3. Computerized Appointment Scheduling for appointments
• Schedule appointments in an accurate and timely manner according to Advanced Access principles
• Maintain knowledge of appointment scheduling practices
• Maintain knowledge of appointment scheduling policies and procedures

4. Registration and Verification
• Complete the registration process, including reviewing the registration information for completeness and accuracy and obtain further information, if necessary
• Verify insurance eligibility, if necessary
• Register patients in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner
• Identify appropriate account type, e.g., Workers compensation, Motor Vehicle Accidents, etc.

5. Specialty Appointment Coordination
• Provide patient with information required to schedule specialty appointments

6. Facilitate timely and accurate flow of communication within the clinic
• Answer telephone and respond appropriately to the caller
• Take and relay messages requiring follow-up to appropriate individuals
• Prepare records and materials for new patient appointments
• Assist with the clerical duties of the clinic, e.g., faxing information, making copies, etc.

7. Maintain open communication with Appointment Center to ensure patient and provider needs are met
• Coordinate schedule templates
• Coordinate emergency schedule changes
• Coordinate schedule holds consistent with Advanced Access principles
• Coordinate schedules regarding provider vacation, rounding, and other out of clinic changes

8. General Accountabilities
• Perform other duties as assigned

HealthPartners is nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care and we offer an excellent salary and benefits package. HealthPartners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 #22647.

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Job ID:: 22721
Department:: Care Delivery Systems Hub
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - 180 East Fifth
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: 8:00- 5:00
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 Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

We have an exciting opportunity in our Down Town St. Paul location for a My Chart/Workstation Administrator. This person will administer the My Chart systems, including hardware, network operating systems and software in order to ensure productive use by trained end users. The administrator will have the opportunity to plan, organize, schedule, direct and control small or midsize projects within the My Chart application. The administrator will also develop and maintain strong relationships with the Epic Systems Analysts, Spoke Analysts, IS&T A&T, senior leadership, vendors (e.g. Epic), and other application peers.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Analyzes and researches system, process, and data problems.
• Performs system testing, verifying that system changes do not affect interfaces with other systems, affect data storage and processing. If possible performs unit testing, sending data through system code to verify the correct output.
• Assists Spoke analysts with the creation of test plans, gathering test data, and creation of any hard output.
• Coordinates testing needs, such as servers, capacity, and database support with IS&T A&T staff.
• Develops scripts or paths for Epic upgrades, Epic’s remote access and Thin Client access, works with Desktop Services; training Desktop on the needs of Epic installation.
• Installs and configures Epic software on remote access servers.
• 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).
• Identifies security needs and coordinates and creates user access to the My Chart Application.
• Determines local file server, Epic’s Citrix, and remote access requirements. Installs and configures Epic software on remote access servers.
• Supports, maintains and troubleshoots issues concerning Epic Remote and Thin Client issues.
• Develops Metrics to analyze current functionality, capacity, and future needs as defined by the Hub Manager
• Provides analysis and input regarding hardware (e.g. Workstation requirements), analyzing current capacity and anticipated needs. Works with Server Group (Lan Admin) to monitors utilization and provides analysis on potential capacity issues.
• Works closely with A&T Unix group to identify current structures, future needs, and upgrade planning.
• Coordinates with Desktop Technical Services to obtain and set up IIS servers.
• Assists the WebServer team with design, schedule and executing backups and recovery of data bases within IIS Servers according to published schedules.
• Provides initial configuration of workstations, identifying paths and scripts for installation.
• Works with Security Services and IS&T Electronic Commerce to maintain a secure environment that assures patient data confidentiality. Also provides Security Services any assistance with risk assessments and audits pertaining to the security of patient and HealthPartners’ data. Remains informed regarding current encryption authentication procedures and firewall systems.
• Keeps abreast of HIPAA regulations and the HealthPartners’ Security policies.
• 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
• 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.
• Participates in IS&T disaster recovery planning and auditing requests as defined by the Hub manager.
• 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
• Responds readily to issues assigned through the IS&T support center, documenting resolution within the Service-now system. Follows Support Center guidelines for response time as defined within Support Center policy and Care Delivery Service Level Agreements.
• 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.
• Attend Epic training, as needed and as funded, on new versions of My Chart software.
• 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.
• Performs any needed MasterFile maintenance, reconfiguring My Chart set up, printer/output setup, and menu creation for user access; documenting any changes and maintaining historical records for auditing or governance purposes
• Maintains a working knowledge of business processes associated with care delivery and patient encounters. Provides gap assessments in conjuncture with care delivery regarding issue resolution and excellent patient care.
• 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 My Chart accessibility and the needs of the care providers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge of SQL,
• - Experienced in Workstation/Server troubleshooting (windows)
• - Knowledge in web server technology and IIS.
• - Participated in and support development of technical solutions.
• - Knowledge in scripting language. Batch script, java script, vbscript.
• - Knowledge in web development and design - HTML, CSS and XML

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• My Chart Medium Certification
• Workstation Certification
• Foundation (Chronicles)
• Familiarity with Epic MasterFiles
• Overall understanding of MUMPS processing.
• Understanding of HIPAA security regulations and HealthPartners’ security policies.
• Understanding of dependencies of other ancillary applications and interfaces to the Epic systems.
• Working knowledge of Bridges.
• Overall knowledge of Cache`
• Familiarity with Application Wellness initiatives.

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information or to apply, please visit www.healthpartners-jobs.com and search for job ID 22721.

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Job ID:: 22545
Department:: Patient Accounting GHI
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - 180 East Fifth
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: 8:00 - 4:30 (Monday thru 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 is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. 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 Supervisor in our Patient Accounting department. This position is responsible for optimization and support of the HPMG Revenue Cycle – Self Pay Revenue Line. Responsible for supervision and direction of the Financial Counselor staff as well as our outsource partner acting on behalf of HealthPartners for self pay collections. Manages all self pay dollars and generates timely and accurate financial and managerial reports. Provides continuous improvement and standardization in processes related to cash collection, financial assistance and customer service. Responsible to work with all levels of staff within the organization with regard to strategic business initiatives including systems implementation and operational projects, designed to maximize self pay collections, patient experience and self pay/financial assistance metrics.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree Business, Health Care Management, Information Technology, Finance, or other related field or five years of related professional level work experience.
• 2 - 4 years supervisory experience.
• Experience with computerized billing/collections systems in a healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated PC skills, including an in depth knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• Experience with billing Fee-for-Service, Contracted and non-contracted insurance collections (i.e. Worker’s Compensation, Medicare, Medicaid, and Self-Insurance.).
• Ability and desire to work effectively and productively with other members of the management team and HealthPartners staff, patients, vendors and customers.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor and motivate employees.
• Detail oriented with advanced problem solving skills.
• Ability to understand, implement, and monitor care improvement, patient service and access data and processes.
• Previous experience in accounts receivables processing and management preferred

Accountabilities:

• Selects, trains, develops, motivates and directs a competent staff including our outsource partners working on behalf of HealthPartners. Fosters a philosophy of positive customer service, teamwork and continuous improvement. Manages planning processes and contributes to budgeting for area of responsibility.
• Responsible for accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all self pay dollars sent out to the outsource partner acting on behalf of HealthPartners and collection agencies into the generation of revenue for HealthPartners Medical Group (HPMG).
• Responsible for accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all pre-collect charges into the generation of revenue for HPMG.
• Responsible for operational oversight and ongoing refinement of HPMG Financial Assistance Program. Assesses requests for charity care write offs. Approves requests according to HealthPartners financial assistance application guidelines/poverty guidelines.
• Provides work direction and recommended procedures for operational clinic and department staff relating to maximization of self pay collections and Financial Assistance Program.
• Creates, maintains, implements and monitors all HPMG Business Operations Policy & Procedures and departmental documentation relating to Point of Service/Self Pay Collections and Financial Assistance Program.
• Productively works with all levels of management and staff; operates as integral part of management team. Supports and assists internal and vendor team members.
• Monitors productivity, conducts audits and provides feedback to internal staff as well as our outsource partner acting on behalf of HealthPartners.
• Coordinates and maintains all EDI file transfers to our collection agencies.
• Responsible for optimal patient statement design and day to day management of vendor.
• Ensures that department policies follow State and/or Federal guidelines. Responsible to keep abreast of regulatory and industry developments that impact or relate to the self pay regulation of health care organizations.
• Coordinates activities, answers inquiries, and provides documentation requested by our outsourcing partners and collection agencies.
• Evaluates and implements new systems functionality to enhance self pay collections – propensity to pay scores, valuation of self pay accounts, credit bureau functionality, etc.
• Monitors all correspondence received from the bankruptcy courts, ensures that accounts are verified and appropriate documentation and adjustments are made.
• Works with patient, guarantor and insurance companies to resolve billing inquiries/errors.
• Diligently reviews accounts sent from the collection agency requesting authorization to suit.
• Conducts regular periodic staff meetings to inform staff, including outsource partners. Acts on behalf of HealthPartners for changes in policy, new business systems, and current problems. Provides in-service training.
• Works with Cash Application, Care Systems and IS&T to resolve problems/issues related to billing, self pay collection and financial assistance program.
• Supports and assists other areas of the company to ensure timely receipts of payments, timely and accurate deposit of corporate funds. Performs accurate financial reporting and exceptional customer service.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager.

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 #22545.

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Job ID:: 22170
Department:: HSC Lab
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - Specialty Center 401
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday through Friday 9:00am-5:30pm
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 the Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. 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 Laboratory Assistant (1.07) at our HealthPartners Specialty Clinic location. The purpose of this position is to serve all internal and external customers by performing laboratory procedures and support functions in accordance with HealthPartners philosophy, policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agencies. 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.

SCHEDULE:
This position is Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year computer navigation and computer experience with Microsoft Office products (Word and Outlook) or comparable applications.
• Typing or keyboarding skills.
• Promote teamwork through demonstration of a courteous and cooperative attitude to all customers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Six months of related medical training, medical terminology or related experience.
• Previous phlebotomy experience.

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 lifting may be required.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Collect and process biological specimens with appropriate techniques following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Perform testing analysis and verify assay/analyzer performance according to SOP in an efficient cost effective manner. Any combination of the following areas may be included: Phlebotomy, computer operation, EKG, reception, telephones, clerical and designated testing procedures
• Document and communicate lab test results thoroughly and accurately according to SOP.
• Perform and document maintenance procedures plus maintain adequate supplies.
• Demonstrate competency and comply with all regulatory agency policies.
• Consistently implement and adhere to the laboratory customer service standards. The standards include maintaining confidentiality, promoting teamwork, successful communication and conflict resolution.
• Respond proactively to stressful circumstances, customer needs and department/clinic changes.
• Demonstrate professional development through participation in continuing education, special projects and community / corporate / professional organizations. Demonstrate personal development through dependability, professional appearance and cooperative attitude.
• 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 # 22170.

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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.

Contact Information

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:: 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:: 14659
Department:: Amery Regional Medical Center
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.

Contact Information

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:: 20808
Department:: HealthPartners-Amery
City:: Amery, WI
Location:: PS - Amery Regional Medical Center
Position Type:: Full-Time

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Join our growing outpatient psychiatry practice in beautiful western Wisconsin! We seek a BC/BE psychiatrist to join our talented team in providing comprehensive outpatient services, shared call and and hospital rounding. This full-time outpatient practice will be primarily based at the Amery Regional Medical Center and teams with another of our psychiatrists in providing comprehensive behavioral health services to this charming western Wisconsin community and busy service area.

Contact Information

For additional information contact Lori Fake via email at lori.m.fake@healthpartners.com or via telephone at (952) 883-5337 (local) or (800) 472-4695 x1 (toll free).

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