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Monday, October 28, 2013

The Seventh Annual Health Disparities & Social Justice Conference is Sponsored by:

HEALTH DISPARITIES & SOCIAL JUSTICE CONFERENCE 2014

A FOCUS ON LATINO HEALTH

Friday February 7th, 2014 @ DePaul University’s DePaul Center


Hosted by the DePaul MPH Program, Latin American and Latino Studies Program, and Center for Latino Research


**CALL FOR PROPOSALS**


Overview

The Health Disparities and Social Justice Conference at DePaul University will provide a training opportunity to increase public health skills in identifying and addressing a wide variety of health disparities in diverse communities. It offers a valuable context for dialogue among a range of health and community experts who share DePaul’s mission to address social injustices and community health practices in marginalized groups. A special focus on ‘Latino Health’ will be central to this year’s conference. This conference is provided free-of-charge to those interested in public health.


The conference will take place at DePaul University’s DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, Illinois, on Friday, February 7th, 2014 from 9:00am-4:00pm. Presentations will take the form of skills-building workshops. Sessions will be focused on some aspect of the intersection of health disparities and Latino health among diverse populations, such as: communities of color, LGBT people, immigrants, people with disabilities, low-income families, seniors/elders, and/or youth. In addition to the workshops and keynote speaker, a community lunch-hour session will include opportunities for networking and discussion.


Health disparities will be examined through the lens of social justice. The learning exchanges that take place at the conference will provide attendees with an improved ability to enrich the lives of those at risk for negative health outcomes in Chicago and across the state.



REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

SUBMISSION DEADLINE MONDAY NOVEMBER 18th at 4:00pm CST


Proposals MUST address one or more specific population experiencing health disparities and MUST take the format of a skills-building workshop: The workshop should a) provide participants with knowledge of a defined topic and b) equip participants with the skills needed to identify and address health disparities in specific communities. In addition, the workshop format should encourage participation from audience members. Preference will be given to those proposals that address some aspect of Latino health in their proposal.


**Workshops will last for seventy-five (75) minutes. All presentations MUST allow at least 15-20 minutes for discussions. **


Submission should include the following information:

  1. DEMOGRAPHIC:

· Name of presenter(s)

· Organization/Affiliation

· Address, Phone Number

· Email


  1. PRESENTATION/WORKSHOP CONTENT

· Title

· Population(s) addressed

· 400 word abstract describing your skills-building workshop

· At least three (3) learning outcomes


Please send all submission materials via email to mph@depaul.edu . Materials must be received by Monday November 18th at 4:00pm CST. Presenters will receive notification of acceptance by Tuesday November 26th, 2013.


***Please direct any conference skill-building submission questions to Leah C. Neubauer via email at lneubaue@depaul.edu***

 


 

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Spring 2014 Course Offerings


                           SPRING 2014

Loyola University

Master’s degree Program in Public Health

 

 

CRME 422; Multivariate Analysis

Class # 3682; 10w; Traditional classroom at Medical Center; 3 cr/h

Class will meet Thursday evenings January 9- March 13 (6-9 PM) for 10 weeks

Liping Tong

 

CRME 424; Meta Analysis

Class # TBA; 10w; Traditional classroom at Medical Center; 3 cr/h

Class will meet Tuesday evenings March 25- May 27 (6-9 PM) for 10 weeks

Holly Kramer and Ramon Durazo

 

MPBH 404; Biostats for Biomedical Sciences

Class # 3557; Online; 3 cr/h

January 13-May 6; Jim Sinacore

This course aims to help students acquire skills and knowledge that will enable them to manage basic statistical tasks that confront researchers in the health and biological domains.  From this, students will be better prepared to interpret research journal articles and to conduct their own data analysis for future research projects. 

 

 

 

MPBH 407; Public Health Policy: Concepts and Practice

Class # 3191; Online; 3 cr/h

January 13-May 6; Dru Bhattacharya

The course provides students with theoretical frameworks to approach public health policy issues, and empowers them with practical analytical tools to develop position papers. This course is founded on the premise that there is no single approach to policy-making. Consequently, students are provided with the knowledge and skills to conduct meaningful research for health policy and the opportunities to apply those skills to engage pressing health policy problems. Perspectives will be drawn from epidemiology, law, economics, political science, and ethics to engage and examine the policy-making process, articulate positions advocating for (or against) particular interventions, and develop materials for different audiences to further a health policy intervention.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MPBH 410; Public Health Practicum; 1-3 cr/h; January 13-May 6

 

            MPBH 410-1 Class# 3655  Epidemiology track- session1; David Shoham

                Students must contact Dr. Shoham before enrolling

 

            MPBH 410-2 Class# 6003 Policy & Management track- session 2; Dru       Bhattacharya

                Students must contact Dr. Bhattacharya before enrolling

 

 

MPBH 411; Public Health Capstone; 3 cr/h; January 13-May 6

 

            MPBH 411-1 Class# 3656 Epidemiology track- session1; David Shoham

                Students must contact Dr. Shoham before enrolling

 

            MPBH 411-2 Class# 6004 Policy & Management track- session 2; Dru       Bhattacharya

                Students must contact Dr. Bhattacharya before enrolling

 

 

 

MPBH 495-1; Special Topics: Public Health Law: Theories and Cases

Class # 3579; Online; 3 cr/h

January 13-May 6; Dru Bhattacharya

This course explores how the law can be utilized to promote, or impede, proposed public health

interventions at the local, state, and federal level. Students review popular theories of public

health law that examine the role of the legislature, executive agencies, and the courts in crafting,

executing, and reviewing public health policy. The class examines popular cases in public health,

from the turn of the 20th century to contemporary disputes that may shape the future direction

of public health as it is practiced in the U.S. This course is geared towards MPH students

concentrating in the health law and policy track, and no prior training in law or legal analysis is assumed or required.

  

MPBH 495-2; Special Topics: The Epidemiology of Obesity: an energy balance

Class # 3648; Traditional classroom at Medical Center; 3 cr/h

Class will meet Tuesday evenings January 7- March11 (6-9 PM) for 10 weeks

Amy Luke

This course will cover the current world-wide obesity epidemic, exploring factors and possible determinants such as the obesogeneic environment, diet, physical activity, socio-economic status as well as the consequences and prevention of obesity from an epidemiological perspective. The course will also review common epidemiologic methods to conduct obesity research and provides students with skills to critically analyze studies in obesity epidemiology.
                                             

 

MPBH 495-3; Special Topics: Public Health Response to Climate Change

Class 4652; Hybrid: Traditional classroom at Medical Center and online, 3 cr/h

Class will meet Monday evenings January 13- May 6 (6-9 PM)

Justin Harbison

In 2009, a group of the world’s leading experts declared climate change to be the “biggest global health threat of the 21st century”. This course provides an introduction overview of the health consequences associated with climate change and the local, federal, and global response to mitigate these negative health outcomes. During the course students will be expected incorporate course content and develop a realistic response public health plan to climate change for a locality of their choosing.

  

MPBH 495-4; Special Topics: Health Services and Policy Research Methods I

Class #4653; 3 cr/h

Online: synchronous meetings (recommended) on Sakai on Thursdays from 6-7pm

January 13-May 6

Talar Markossian

This course introduces students to the scope of health services research with an emphasis on primary data collection methods. It addresses the conceptualization and design of health services research, choice and assessment of measures for such research, sampling and instrument design, and ethical consideration. It is the first of a two-classes sequence on design and methods used in conducting HSPR. Through the course, students will define a primary data collection research project and develop the methods necessary to conduct the research.

  

Students must contact Ilze Berzins (iberzin@lumc.edu) to enroll:

  

SOWK 500-1; Human Behavior in Social Environment

Class #1199; Online; 3 cr/h

January 13-May 6

This course is designed to provide students with a basis from which to understand human behavior and development over the course of the life span.  The course material is taught from bio-psycho-social-spiritual perspectives.  A variety of theories are utilized to assist students in understanding the complexity of human behavior, including traditional and recent psychodynamic, family systems, cognitive, and neurobiological theories.  Course content includes and is sensitive to human diversity and specifically includes materials on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual minorities, physical challenges, spirituality, and socioeconomic factors as they affect human behavior and development.  Modal and expectable behaviors are thus contextualized and used to develop students’ abilities to view clients through a bio-psycho-social-spiritual framework.  Students are to utilize this material as a background for assessing strengths, limitations, risk, protective, and resiliency facts that affect clients’ social functioning.  The course supports the value of diversity in society and social justice.

 

SOWK 602-1; Health Policy and Health Systems

Class #4111; Online; 3 cr/h

January 13-May 6; John Orwat

This course provides students with frameworks for understanding the interrelationship between developments in health policy, the health care delivery system and social work practice settings. Important aspects of the health care delivery system and financing system are identified including their effects on health care access and utilization.

 
BEHP 405; Research Ethics

Class #2139; Online; 3 cr/h

January 13-May 6; Emily Anderson

 

BEHP 406; Principles of Health Care Ethics

Class #2140; Online; 3 cr/h

January 13-May 6

 

BEHP 407; Social Science and Bioethics

Class #3101; Online; 3 cr/h

January 13-May 6

 

BEHP 408 Ethics, Genetics & Health Policy

Class #2501; Online; 3 cr/h

January 13-May 6

  

LAW 902; Introduction to Health Law and Policy

Class # 2452 Online; 3 cr/h; January 6-April 13; Voss

This course is designed to expose students to the legal issues that arise from the relationship between and among patients and health care providers. Areas of focus include: conflicts between cost effective and high quality health care, access to care, individual and institutional liability, public and private regulation, accreditation and licensure, hospital/medical staff relationships, patient rights, with a special focus on informed consent, and other legal issues in the acute care setting. 

 

LAW 903; Health Care Business and Finance

Class #3033 Online; 2cr/h; January 6-April 13; Unland

This course is designed to establish a basic foundation of the key business and financial characteristics of the healthcare industry—especially the provider and payment sectors—for students who may have little financial background or education.  Considerable focus is placed upon definition, history, and methods by which providers of health care services are reimbursed by third parties. 

  

LAW 906; Health Care Contracts 

Class #5281; Online; 2cr/h January 6-April 13

 

LAW 907; Law and Bioehics  

Class #4263; Online; 2cr/h January 6-April 13

 

LAW 909; Health Care Risk Management

Class #4268; Online; 2cr/h; January 6-April 13

 

 

LAW 910; Health Care Compliance

Class #3354; Online; 2cr/h; January 6-April 13

 

 

LAW 912; Liability and Dispute Resolution in Health Care

Class #5277; Online; 2cr/h; January 6-April 13
 

LAW 955; Administrative Law and Health Care Regulation 

Class #5274; Online; 3cr/h; January 6-April 13

 

LAW 959; Physician Regulation & Practice Management

Class #5278; Online; 2cr/h; January 6-April 13

 

CMAN 434; Health Program Planning and Evaluation

Class# 1291; Online; 3cr/h; 10w: 1/14/2014 - 3/21/2014

 

CMAN 439;  Outcomes Performance Management: Theory

Class# 2712; Online; 3cr/h; 1/13/2014 - 5/6/2014

 

CMAN 490; Decision Support in Health Care

Class# 3855; Online; 3cr/h; 1/13/2014 - 5/6/2014

 

CMAN 533; Fiscal Management in Health Care Organizations

Class# 3142; Online; 3cr/h; 1/13/2014 - 5/6/2014

Job opportunity

Please attach a cover letter for full consideration of the temporary opportunity of Temporary Research Project Coordinator.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week / Monday - Friday).
Paying approximately $14.00-$18.00 per hour.
Campus: Chicago
This position has an approximate start date ASAP.
This position has an end date of approximately TBD.

Northwestern University seeks to employ a varied and diverse range of dynamic people who understand the importance of our mission and vision. When you consider a temporary opportunity at Northwestern University, you know that you are joining an institution with a deep history of academic, professional and personal development.

Temporary Job Description:
The Research Project Coordinator manages daily operations of a biomedical and social-behavioral research study involving multidisciplinary teams of colleagues, sponsors and other external project stakeholders. This position monitors study performance, analyzes and review results, and supervises development and implementation of new protocols. The Research Project Coordinator assigns work and supervises study staff and reviews technical operations ensuring that all processes, protocols and procedures are quality controlled and functioning up to standards. This position develops implements and administers budgets, grant and administrative procedures. The Research Project Coordinator may co-author scientific papers for presentation and publication and coordinates writing, submission and administration of grants. This position ensures that all study activities are completed by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and all current local, state, and federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy and procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).

Project Coordinator position consists of two principle duties: regulatory and recruitment. This position interacts with physicians, study teams, and NU Clinical and Translational Sciences (NUCATS) Institute staff members. The duties include study recruitment and regulatory submissions to the NU IRB and sponsors. Interpersonal communication skills along with strong writing skills and organization are necessary to being successful in this position.
  • Leads execution and control of a biomedical and social science project or research study;
  • Coordinates processing and analysis of data, conduct of experimental tests and procedures;
  • Develops new and revised research methodologies;
  • Ensures completion of study activities per protocol including: recruitment, ascertaining pretreatment and eligibility requirements; obtaining informed consent; registering participant with appropriate sponsor; interviewing and obtaining medical and social histories; collecting data from medical records; administering, scheduling and/or scoring tests;
  • Answers recruitment phone line;
  • Screens callers, conducts health interviews, scheduling, and forwarding to appropriate study contacts;
  • Provides marketing development assistance for study specific projects;
  • Collects PI, sponsor, and IRB approval as necessary for recruitment services;
  • Maintains contacts at advertising agencies and continues to expand with investigating new media sources for potential studies;
  • Develops recruitment and marketing campaigns within the study budget;
  • Attends regular recruitment/regulatory meetings;
  • Maintains a weekly log of study recruitment activities;
  • Develops, creates and populates database of sponsor contacts;
  • Keeps subject information confidential at all times;
  • Locks and stores office records at all times;
  • Supports participant recruitment opportunities;
  • Oversees and manages collection, maintenance, analysis and evaluation of data that will be used in grant submissions, presentations and publications;
  • Ensures that information is entered correctly into databases;
  • Assists PI in reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, formatting, editing, and preparing tables, charts, graphs, progress and final reports, etc. coordinating between sponsoring agencies, collaborating organizations and other research and educational institutions;
  • Ensures that all study documents associated with current local, state, and federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws and research protocols are completed in a timely manner;
  • Uses 'Study Manager' software to enter subject data;
  • Maintains accurate database;
  • Generates reports to relevant staff and departments;
  • Assists study coordinators with regulatory and recruitment issues;
  • Handles regulatory submissions to the IRB;
  • Handles new project submissions, develops consent forms, amendments, terminations, and other regulatory tasks including but not limited to: recruitment, compiling regulatory binders for studies, securing necessary signatures , periodic reviews to IRB, revisions , returning messages, handle general research inquiry requests, filing, attend regulatory meetings, participate in on-site monitor visits, and complete serious adverse event reporting documents to the IRB;
  • Works with NUCATS teams on special projects as assigned;
  • Attends off-site meetings at external sites when necessary;
  • Performs related duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Experience & Skills:
  • A bachelor's degree in a social or health science plus 3 years’ experience; or 5 years’ practical research study or related experience; or a master's degree in a social or health science plus 1 year of experience; or the equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired;
  • Supervisory or project management experience;
  • Regulatory and recruitment experience required;
  • Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants and must re-certify every 3 years.
Qualifications Required:
  • A bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired.
Software Required:
  • MS Office 2010 (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
  • Data Analysis Software.
"As per Northwestern University policy, this position requires a criminal background check. Successful applicants will need to submit to a criminal background check prior to employment."

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

Date Posted:10/21/2013
https://nuhr.northwestern.edu/psc/hr91prod_er/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL
 
 
 
 









Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Graduate Student Writing Workshop

Graduate Student Writing Workshop

LSC: Friday, October 18 | 1:30 - 3:00 PM | Cuneo 002

and

WTC: Tuesday, October 22 | 7:30 - 9:00 PM | Corboy 211


Feel like you need some assistance in your writing? Most of us, regardless of our degrees and status could benefit from advice from someone who has made it his career to guide people to the next level of their writing ability.


Attend an interactive writing workshop specifically geared to graduate students. This 90 minute session will contextualize the major influences on writing struggles for graduate-level papers, and then feature three elemental areas of sound scholarly writing at the graduate level: organization around a complex and worthwhile purpose, a framed paragraph structure that follows and explores the organizational purpose, and a reassessment of source relationships according to the organizational purpose. The workshop will be conducted by Michael Meinhardt, English Instructor. Open to both Master’s and Doctoral students from all disciplines. (When registering, please indicate which workshop date you plan to attend.)



Writing and Consequence

Friday, October 25 | 10:00 AM (Bagels and coffee will be served at 9:30 AM) | Information Commons, 4th Floor


William Germano is professor of English literature and dean of the faculty of humanities and social sciences at the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. For more than twenty-five years he worked in scholarly publishing, serving as editor-in-chief at Columbia University Press and then as vice-president and publishing director at Routledge. A frequent lecturer and faculty seminar leader on issues related to scholarly communication and project development, he has written “Getting It Published: A Guide for Scholars and Anyone Else Serious about Serious Books” (2nd ed, 2008) and “From Dissertation to Book” (2nd ed., 2013), both from the University of Chicago Press, and The Tales of Hoffmann published in 2013 as part of the British Film Institute's Film Classics series. At the moment he is completing a book on Shakespeare and opera and struggling to finish a book on revising academic prose. A book signing of Dr. Germano's second edition of "From Dissertation to Book" will occur at 11:30, IC 4th floor.



Life Beyond the Ivory Tower: Non-faculty Career Options

Friday, October 25 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM | Room 200W, Crown Center


Second thoughts about a faculty career? Considered leaving the confines of academe? Join us to discuss career options beyond faculty jobs. In this workshop, you will learn about:

• Private And Public Sector Jobs Opportunities

• Non-Faculty Possibilities In Education

• Turning Your Vita Into A Resume

• Interview Skills

• Non-Academic Job Search Strategy

The workshop will be conducted by Camille Helkowski, Associate Director, Career Development Center.


The Graduate School workshops page: LUC.edu/gradschool/workshops.shtml

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Job opportunity-Data Analyst EICU (Electronic ICU)

Data Analyst EICU (Electronic ICU)
Advocate Health - Oak Brook, IL

Shift:
Day

Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or other 4 year degree,

2-4 years experience in data report development

Interest and exposure to research and statistical design and analysis

Demonstrated understanding of medical terminology

Significant experience creating and using data bases (including MS Access and reporting services) for clinical projects

Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement systems

Significant experience using spreadsheet programs

Knowledge of statistical analysis methods

Good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a wide variety of people

None Required

Flexible scheduling to obtain data from various sites

Ability to use own transportation to reach sites throughout Advocate

Time management skills, prioritization and ability to work independently

Job Description:
Under the direction of the Senior Analyst, this individual is responsible for the management and integration of performance improvement functions both within Advocates eICU and to the outreach sites to which Advocate provides services.

This includes but is not limited to: preparation of quality and outcomes reports, facilitating ongoing interdisciplinary performance improvement activities, and management of outreach communication plans.

Accountabilities:

1. Data Management and Analysis

2. Maintains awareness of health care environment and information systems technology

3. Project Support

4. Customer Relations

5. Special Projects

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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Job opportunity

Hospice Care Consultant

Job Code:2769
City:Burr Ridge
State/Territory:US-IL

Description

Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a Hospice Care Consultant to join our team of professionals. We make a difference every day to patients and families coping with end of life illness in creating a center of excellence in hospice care.
The Hospice Care Consultant will enable a professional to educate, interact with and assist with referrals from healthcare professionals in hospitals, home health agencies, nursing homes, long term care facilities and physicians in private practice. The success of this position derives solely from the provider relationships that result in the admission of appropriate patients from physicians, discharge planners, case managers, floor nurses, and other healthcare professionals. This position will participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and weekly marketing meetings as assigned by the Executive Director and or Director of Business Development.
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SEASONS&cws=1&rid=2769&source=Indeed

Job opportunity

Hospice Care Consultant

Job Code:2769
City:Burr Ridge
State/Territory:US-IL

Description

Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a Hospice Care Consultant to join our team of professionals. We make a difference every day to patients and families coping with end of life illness in creating a center of excellence in hospice care.
The Hospice Care Consultant will enable a professional to educate, interact with and assist with referrals from healthcare professionals in hospitals, home health agencies, nursing homes, long term care facilities and physicians in private practice. The success of this position derives solely from the provider relationships that result in the admission of appropriate patients from physicians, discharge planners, case managers, floor nurses, and other healthcare professionals. This position will participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and weekly marketing meetings as assigned by the Executive Director and or Director of Business Development.
For more information see: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SEASONS&cws=1&rid=2769&source=Indeed

Monday, October 7, 2013

Job posting Quality Improvement Associate (Full Time)

Quality Improvement Associate (Full Time)
Summary
Title:Quality Improvement Associate (Full Time)
ID:081308
Department:Administrative
Location:1701 W Superior
Description
The Quality Improvement Associate supports organization-wide quality/performance improvement, risk management, and compliance programs. Significant involvement in ongoing accreditation activities, including The Joint Commission and Patient-Centered Medical Home. Participates in performance measurement and contributes to development and execution of annual quality management and improvement plan. Responsible for translation of documents to and from Spanish and supports the Department in ongoing survey collection and data analysis efforts, as appropriate.

Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree required. One to two years of experience in a health care setting and project management experience is desirable, but not required. Familiarity with clinical quality/quality improvement concepts and terminology, community health care, medical terminology and non-profit administration highly desirable. Excellent computer skills; Microsoft office in particular Excel. Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication, data analysis skills. Ability to work in teams and independently. Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.
For more information see https://eriefamilyhealth.applicantstack.com/x/openings

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Administrative Fellowship Program

Location:Downers Grove, IL
Department:Administration
Schedule:Full Time
Shift:Day Shift
Hours:M-F
Job Details: Master's Degree
We are accepting and reviewing applications for a year long Administrative Fellowship Program targeted to begin July, 2014. No phone calls please.
As an Administrative Fellow at the area's leading physician owned multi-specialty group this is a unique opportunity to rotate through primary care, specialty care, ancillary care and multi-disciplinary care settings while learning the principles of practice management, departmental collaboration, reporting principles and application, financial principles, communication and practice assessment. The fellowship is open to candidates with a Masters degree in a relevant discipline (completed or in progress) and relevant work experience in a healthcare setting, preferably with outpatient primary care or specialty physician practices. This is a full time one year commitment.
In addition to the employment application, qualified candidates should visit www.dupagemedicalgroup.com/administrativefellow and access the packet of application materials with further applciation instruction.

Position Summary:
Reporting to Administrative fellowship panel this is a one-year fellowship position designed to enable the participant to gain an understanding of key areas related to strategy, operations and leadership issues and to develop leadership skills. The administrative fellow-practice manager will rotate through the following areas; primary care, specialty care, ancillary care and multi-disciplinary care settings. During the rotation the administrative fellow-practice manager will be expected to learn the principles of practice management, departmental collaboration, reporting principles and application, financial principles, communication and practice assessment. At the end of the one year fellowship the administrative fellow-practice manager will present a capstone project to the administrative fellowship panel and designated administrative personnel. The administrative fellow-practice manager ensures work is accomplished in accordance with DMG policies and external government laws and regulations. Seeks opportunities to improve operations and is an active member of the broader DMG management team.
Key Responsibility Areas:
**Depending on Practice Site Requirements, an incumbent in this position may not perform all the key responsibilities listed below. However, it is expected that at least 80% of the responsibilities are performed for this job. Travel to other sites may be required.
Physician Governance/Leadership:
Collaborates with physicians on accomplishing Practice goals: financial targets, quality/patient satisfaction targets. Keeps physicians informed on progress toward goal accomplishment. Communicates with physicians organizational initiatives, policies, and assists them in interpretation and working within organizational parameters.
Planning:
Organizes/budgets resources (people, equipment, materials) to deliver effective patient care. Reviews Practice site goals and arranges work to accomplish goals. Develops short range targets as indicators toward reaching goals.
Controlling:
Reviews financial and patient outcomes and assures outcomes fall within acceptable pre-determined limits. Trends data and investigates outliers to determine if action is warranted for correction and prevention.
Human Resources:
Plans for acquisition, alignment, and engagement of human resources through selection, on-boarding, coaching, appraisal, and development. Seeks to create an environment with emphasis on team work in accomplishing the mission and goals of the Practice and DMG. Appropriately seeks guidance in assistance with human resource concerns.
Patient Satisfaction:
Assesses the patient experience through various methodologies of collecting information from patients. Tracks complaints and responds to address complaints in a timely manner. Works toward recovering and ensuring the needs of patients are met. Appropriately educates the patient on DMG policies in order to enhance and prevent misunderstandings. Brings issues forward to Directors for resolutions that are based in organizational systems.
DMG Activities:
Member of the Management Team, representing their Practice to other DMG management associates. May participate in Ad Hoc or Standing Committees. Representative of DMG in the community at large.
**Performs all other duties/responsibilities as assigned
Education and/or Training Required:
Masters level education (current and in progress) OR graduate of a Masters Program in a relevant field such as Health Systems Management or Healthcare Administration, etc. of accredited domestic program. Knowledge of OSHA, HIPPA, Nurse Practice Act, and Employment legislation.
Experience Required:
Prefer a minimum of one to two years of relevant work experience in a health care setting preferably in an outpatient physician primary or specialty practice.
Key Competencies:
**All key competencies are based on DMG’s C.A.R.E. values. Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
Customer Focus: Demonstrates excellence in customer service and satisfaction levels for internal and external customers. This is achieved by having knowledge of and conforming to customer requirements by identifying, understanding and meeting these requirement.
Interpersonal Skills: Seeks to understand before being understood through effective listening and sensitivity to others needs and concerns.
Results Orientation: Focuses self and others on achieving quality and financial outcomes in a responsive timely manner.
Decisive: Resolute in making a decision to act based on conclusions reached based on facts. Demonstrates good judgment in making these decisions.
Integrity/Ethics: Demonstrates personal integrity, honesty, sincerity. Trusted to do the right thing.
Diversity: Values the worth of others and respects diverse points of view. Promotes support and team work within and across departments.
Engenders Trust: Provides appropriate resources, direction, and accountability. Allows employees to identify and resolve work issues through empowerment.
Mentoring/Employee Development: Develops employees in a positive manner – maintaining and building self esteem and confidence and competence – helping employees achieve their maximum potential and contribution.
Change Agent: Provides vision and planning to reach goals. Addresses concerns in forthright manner and welcomes innovation and new approaches to reach new heights in service and quality.
Organization Savvy: Understands key stakeholders as demonstrated in managing, promoting, and cultivating relationships. Has keen understanding of industry and trends.
Organizational Skills and Ability to identify and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously: Demonstrates the ability to work on multiple initiatives and projects simultaneously while being able to prioritize tasks appropriately in an organized manner.
Timely and responsive communication skills-Demonstrates the ability to correspond with peers and administrative departments effectively and in a timely manner while providing the requested or required information
Personal Job Competence: Performs core responsibilities of position efficiently and effectively within parameters of organization policies, procedures and external governmental agencies.
Typical Environmental/Working conditions:
Conditions common to a clinic environment including communicable disease, blood borne pathogens, ionizing radiation, bodily fluids and toxic substances, hazardous materials. Fast-paced medical office environment involving contact and interaction with patients, physicians, and other clinical and non-clinical personnel.
Typical Physical/Mental Demands:
Activities include holding, carrying, pushing, transferring, and pulling of objects and people, safely. Manual and finger dexterity, handle or feel, hand-eye coordination, bending, kneeling, crouching, frequent sitting, walking and/or standing for extended periods of time. Must be able to safely lift a minimum of 30 pounds. Requires vision correctable to 20/20 and hearing in the normal range for face-to-face and telephone contacts. Work may be under stressful conditions.