New Job Postings Effective the Week Ending 3/2/2012: Dentist - Worcester Dental Assistant (2) - Worcester Medical Assistant - Framingham Worcester, MA: Controller Department: Billing/Finance Job Status: Full-Time Job Level: 18 Employment Opportunities (Open Positions Listed by Location, then by Alphabetical Order) Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center (EMKCHC) is a federally qualified health center. We have been serving the greater Worcester area for 39 years, and Framingham and the greater Metrowest area for seven years. EMKCHC is seeking an experienced Controller. The qualified candidate will be responsible for the day to day financial management. Responsibilities include: supervision and preparation of general ledger reconciliations, including third party accounts receivables, grants and contracts, monthly general ledger close, internal and external financial reporting, and accounts payable. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with attention to detail and superior analytical and problem solving skills. (Reports directly to the VP of Finance/CFO.) Qualification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), current valid Massachusetts license required.bachelor Degree in Accounting. Minimum 7 years of experience in accounting preferably in healthcare. Minimum 5-7 years supervising experience preferably in healthcare. Proven capabilities in budget development and management skills. Extensive experience with Excel (Advanced to Expert Excel skills required) and Word. Extensive experience with accounting and third party billing software and preferred experience with 340b/retail pharmacy software. (Preferred software products are: ACCPAC for general ledger; NextGen for third party billing; and QS1 for pharmacy.) Experience working in a Community Health Center or healthcare agency is highly preferred.grants & contracts management including thorough knowledge of OMB circular A-122 and A-133 for federal grants and state contract regulations. Expertise in third party reimbursement programs including thorough understanding of billing process. Knowledge of Community Health Center (CHC) cost reporting (FQHC & CHC Medicaid), UFR, UDS and 990/PC strongly preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills, being able to manage multiple projects at once in a fast-paced, deadlinedriven environment.
Dentist Department: Dental/Worcester Job Level: 20 Description: To provide preventive and restorative services in dentistry, and to promote optimum oral health to patients. To diagnose and treat oral disease, injuries, and malformations of all structures of the oral cavity. To examine patients to determine nature of condition, utilizing x rays, clinical exam, and other diagnostic procedures and aids. To provide preventative care, restoration, extraction, and replacement of teeth for patients of all ages, and prescribe medication or palliative treatment, when needed. Dental Assistant Department: Dental Worcester Job Level: 4 Description: GBVHC has an opening within its Worcester dental site location for a full time Dental Assistant to assist the Dental Hygienist and Dentist in the performance of their dental exam duties. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: appointment scheduling confirmation of appointments; exam room preparation and patient preparation; patient recordkeeping; assists the provider by passing instruments and material as directed; maintains treatment areas in a sanitary manner; exposes, processes, and files X-Rays, maintains supplies in the workroom; provides translation services, as needed. Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited school for Dental Assistants required. Certified as a Dental Assistant required. Bilingual in English/Spanish required. Strong verbal communication skills (ability to deal effectively with patients) required. Six-month experience as a dental assistant preferred. Dental Assistant Department: Dental Worcester Job Status: Part Time Job Level: 4 Description: GBVHC has an opening within its Worcester dental site location for a full time Dental Assistant to assist the Dental Hygienist and Dentist in the performance of their dental exam duties. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: appointment scheduling confirmation of appointments; exam room preparation and patient preparation; patient recordkeeping; assists the provider by passing instruments and material as directed; maintains treatment areas in a sanitary manner; exposes, processes, and files X-Rays, maintains supplies in the workroom; provides translation services, as needed. Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited school for Dental Assistants required. Certified as a Dental Assistant required. Bilingual in English/Spanish required. Strong verbal communication skills (ability to deal effectively with patients) required. Six-month experience as a dental assistant preferred.
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Administrator Department: Administration Job Level: 12 Description: Provide technology support to medical providers and other clinical end users within the Health Center s electronic medical records (EMR) and its practice management system (PMS) to ensure continuous operations of such systems. Candidate will be responsible for new and on-going EMR application support, EMR development and implementation of programs EMR technical support and training. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Analyze complex situations ranging from facility and system-wide issues to individually reported end-user questions; Directly support the installation and implementation of new or enhanced clinical systems; Support Providers and Medical staff in the daily use of EMR system. Resolve EMR operations issues, and apply enhancement requests; Work on any Interface between EMR and other system; Support retrieval of medical information from EMR using tools such as SQL or Cognos. NextGen experience a plus. Qualifications: Graduate from of a 2 year technical degree program or 4-6 years relevant experience required. Proficiency with a variety of computer software packages; and computer hardware required. Desires skills include clinical applications and system administration experience. This position requires excellent written, verbal communications along with basic training techniques. Work with clinical applications ranging from application support to technical training. Maintenance Worker Department: Facilities Status: Full Time Pay Grade: 4 Description: This is a regular full time position providing daily maintenance, repair, and cleaning within the EMKCHC s Tacoma Street location. We seek a well organized self-starter who, with direction from the Director of Facilities, enjoys working independently. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Maintain and repair basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry as needed; Grounds keeping as needed; Maintain and monitor supplies and equipment. Qualifications: Basic knowledge of maintenance procedures required. Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical systems, carpentry, and painting required, Must be familiar with Microsoft Office Software. 1-3 years of maintenance experience in a healthcare setting preferred. Vocational training preferred. Medical Interpreter I English/Somali Job Status: Per Diem Job Level: 5 Description: EMKCHC has an immediate full time opening for a medical interpreter to provide medical interpretation services for health center patients adhering to the IMIA standards of practice. Qualifications: Bilingual language proficiency preferred (English/Somali) required. Moderate computer skills required. Language proficiency must meet standards to pass a Medical Interpreter Certificate program Successful candidate must be highly motivated, dependable, and a self starter with excellent customer service skills a must as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Pharmacy Technician Department: Pharmacy Job Level: 4 Description: FT opening to work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, to assist in the various activities of the pharmacy department. Qualifications: National Pharmacy Technician Certification required. Previous experience desired but will train. Bilingual skills in English/Spanish or English/Portuguese preferred. Physician - Family Medicine, Internal Medicine Description: FT or PT opportunity for an experienced physician with to work within a culturally diverse, community health center in Worcester, MA to provide comprehensive and continuous primary care to a panel of patients within a federally-funded community health center in Framingham, MA. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide care to patients with acute medical problems, treat and make appropriate use of diagnostic testing and consultation; Provide preventive health services according to practice standards; Participate in after hours call and hospital coverage on a rotating basis according to the schedule assigned by the Medical Director. Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited medical school (M.D., or D.O.). MA Board of Registration to practice medicine. Completion of a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine residency program required. RN Job Level: 14 Description: To collaborate with the health care team in the delivery of quality primary medical care for patients of all ages, races and ethnicities. Adhering to designated nursing procedures within the scope of training, registered nurses (RNs) assess and treat and educate patients about various medical conditions. Coordinate care and provide advice and emotional support to patents family. Qualifications: MA Registered Nurse license, current BLS certificate. 2-5 years nursing experience with emphasis on community nursing health education and urgent care. Bilingual/Bicultural.
Schedule Coordinator Job Level: 5 Description: Create and maintain all assigned medical, medical specialty, and ancillary provider schedules and related templates as directed by the Medical Directors and/or Directors of Medical Services. Responsible for completing provider schedule changes accurately, including organizing the cancelations/re-scheduling of patients, keeping an accurate record of changes, and ensuring provider session schedule is accurate and available at all times. Provider scheduling liaison between the Health Center, Family Health Center and UMASS Memorial to ensure that coverage for the identified medical facilities on-call schedules are accurate and coordinated.. Framingham, MA: Medical Assistant Description: To assist and collaborate with the medical providers in the delivery of medical care. To perform a variety of clerical and clinical tasks under different Levels of supervision depending on knowledge and expertise responsibilities and duties Qualifications: Certified Medical Assistant Required. 2-years work experience as an MA preferred. Bilingual preferred (English/ Spanish, or English/Portuguese). Physician - Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Part Time Description: FT or PT opportunity for an experienced physician with to work within a culturally diverse, community health center in Framingham, MA to provide comprehensive and continuous primary care to a panel of patients within a federally-funded community health center in Framingham, MA. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide care to patients with acute medical problems, treat and make appropriate use of diagnostic testing and consultation; Provide preventive health services according to practice standards; Participate in after hours call and hospital coverage on a rotating basis according to the schedule assigned by the Medical Director. Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited medical school (M.D., or D.O.). MA Board of Registration to practice medicine. Completion of a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine residency program required.
Clinton, MA: No Openings How to Apply: Email (Preferred): Please forward an updated copy of your resume along with a cover letter to HR@kennedychc.org. Please clearly indicate the title of the position(s) that you are applying for within the first paragraph of your cover letter. Mail: Please forward an updated copy of your resume along with a cover letter to: Edward M. Kennedy Health Center, Inc., Human Resources Department, Attn: Pamela Genelli, 2000 Century Drive, Worcester, MA 01605. Please clearly indicate the title of the position(s) that you are applying for within the first paragraph of your cover letter. Fax: Please fax an updated copy of your resume along with a cover letter to (508) 853-8593, attention: Human Resources. Please clearly indicate the title of the position(s) that you are applying for within the first paragraph of your cover letter. Job Application: A job application can be obtained by visiting either our corporate office located at 2000 Century Drive Lower Level, Worcester, MA or by visiting our Framingham medical office located at 19 Concord Street, Framingham, MA.