Inventory Control AssociateDays - Full TimeBell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Monday - Friday 6am - 2:30pm
The Inventory Control Associate is responsible for ensuring the clinical areas they support have access to the right inventory at the right time in the right location and in the right quantity while providing great customer service. Inventory control responsibilities include but are not limited to stocking, order fulfillment, picking and staging orders, cycle counting, inventory error investigation, case cart picks, bedside stocking, expiration management, product delivery, emergency cart, totes, and bag support.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Adheres to departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance and technical functions
• Participates in team huddles and acts as a contributing team member with new ideas and positive, constructive feedback to improve workflows
• Professionally interacts within the department and across the health system to resolve needs via electronic, phone, or in person communication
• Actively seeks opportunities to continuously improve service levels and relationships with customer and departmental leaders
• Maintains quality and integrity of supplies
• Keep the area where the work takes place (Gemba) clean, clutter free and organized daily
• Facilitates proper inventory management by using FIFO methodology (first in, first out)
• Work with computer systems and applications to perform daily duties
• Perform regular cycle counts at the direction of the assigned areas Manager
• Comply with AORN and Joint Commission standards on handling of supplies in sterile environments
• Responsible for daily support and management of fulfilling pick ticket orders
• Ensures product returns are performed accurately and efficiently
• Perform inventory picks via mobile device using established departmental standards to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Participates annually in the fiscal year-end inventory in addition to the preparation process of organization and inventory level review
• Manages, builds, and deploys code carts, totes, boxes, and trays as needed
• Adheres to Organizational Improvement principles according to health system standards
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 1 or more years of experience in the Healthcare industry or inventory control.
• 1 or more years of experience in Outlook, Word and Excel.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
• 4 or more years of experience in the Healthcare industry or inventory control.

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Certified Materials and Resource Professional (CMRP) - American Hospital Association Certification Center (AHA-CC)

Required Language Skills

• Fluent English -

Knowledge Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to speak and understand English.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-58420

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.

Oncology Nurse (RN)KUCC - North

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Oncology Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Collects and analyzes comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation to determine the diagnosis or issues. a) Performs primary and secondary patient assessments and documents in the medical record accurately and timely. b) Documents changes and omissions of the identified plan.
• Communicates systematic report to other care providers.
• Coordinates care delivery; utilizes resources to promote the continuum of care.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in all aspects of IV therapy and hydration
• Employs strategies to promote health in a safe environment.
• Evaluates and documents progress toward the attainment of outcomes.
• Identifies expected interventions and outcomes for an individualized plan of care and communicates effectively with patient, family and other team members.
• Implements the plan of care in a safe, timely and appropriate manner.
• Manages patient care based on knowledge of cancer, cancer treatment, and side effects of such treatment.
• Uses quality and evidence based practice to deliver and improve care.
• Works closely with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision.
• Infusion/Treatment Depts: demonstrates knowledge and skills in chemotherapy/biotherapy and blood products.
• Radiation Oncology Depts: demonstrates knowledge of radiation therapies and procedures, including side effect and symptom managment. Demonstrates ability to triage patients and coordinate with provider to ensure care needs are met.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Associate Degree Nursing Must complete BSN within 5 years of hire

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree Nursing
• 1 or more years med surg/acute care
• 1 or more years oncology experience

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing Must have current active multistate state Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in state in which you live. Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multistate state RN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next RN license renewal by 4/30/2026.

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Chemo Certification - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Certification preferred for Infusion/Treatment departments

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-57562

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.

Nurse Manager - Outpatient HematologyWestwood Medical Pavilion - West

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Nurse Manager is accountable for the overall operations of the unit. Is responsible on a continual basis for the quality of patient care, customer (external and internal) service, and cost-efficient operation of the unit. Supports the Hospital mission and strategic plan, budgeting and resource allocation, organizational policy and overall management plan of the Department of Nursing.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Achieve business and organization goals, visions and objectives.
• Administer corrective action to employees not meeting requirements of their jobs.
• Analyzing, reporting, giving recommendations and developing strategies on how to improve quality and satisfaction.
• Create a unit budget and manage to this by monitoring staffing, supplies, travel, equipment, volume, revenue, charges, education, and food.
• Identifying problems, providing solutions and courses of actions.
• Interact in a positive, professional manner with evidence of conflict resolution skills.
• Maintain a presence on the unit.
• Primary involvement in employee selection, career development, succession planning and periodic training.
• Role Model professional nursing practice through collaboration with staff, leadership, patients, families and physicians.
• Serve as a mentor for staff developing into leadership roles .
• Supervise and manage the overall performance and technical competencies of staff in his/her department.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Bachelor Degree Nursing

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master Degree Nursing
• 2 or more years of management experience

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing - in state in which you live OR
• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing - active with multistate in progress with proof of application
• Must have current active multistate state Register Nurse (RN) license in good standing in state in which you live OR active single state RN license in good standing in the state you will be working with proof of application of a multistate RN license in the state in which you live. Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multistate state RN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next RN license renewal by 4/30/2026.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Nursing Professional Development Certification (NPD-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-58493

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.

Registered Nurse Coordinator (RN)- Blood and Marrow TransplantDays - Full TimeWestwood Medical Pavilion - West

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Transplant Nurse Coordinator plans, directs, and provides specialized nursing care with the primary emphasis on the treatment of individuals who have advanced or end stage disease and are in need of a transplant. Provides continuity and coordination of patient care; conducts patient and professional education initiatives; collaborative relationship with multidisciplinary teams, community resources and agencies.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrate ability to provide comprehensive management of end-stage organ diseases and oversee the patient's journey through the transplant process.
• Demonstrate knowledge and ability to facilitate living donation/transplantation and will utilize that knowledge to coordinate the care of the living donor for evaluation and live donation. Identifies appropriate live donor candidate upon referral and interacts with appropriate staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to coordinate the care of the transplant recipient in the outpatient setting to achieve optimal physical, social and emotional rehabilitation. Identifies and responds to recipient/family/legal guardian’s educational, psychosocial and economic needs in post-transplant phase. Reinforces post-operative teaching if applicable. Collects and reviews data pertinent to recipient’s health and organ function. Communicates lab data and diagnostic results to transplant physician/healthcare provider. Implements changes in drug/treatment therapy as ordered by physician(s) and/or health care provider. Arranges for consultations, diagnostic procedures and hospitalization when indicated. Reinforces and facilitates need for well care (i.e., periodic mammography, pap smears and colonoscopy). Ensures recipient is screened annually for malignancy. Assesses recipient’s need for immunizations.
• Demonstrates knowledge and the ability to monitor and coordinate care of the candidate awaiting organ transplantation. Develops and institutes a teaching plan addressing transplant candidate/family/legal guardian’s learning need. Maintains/ensures communication with patient, referring physicians, payers, other health care providers and transplant team members. Ensures all screening is obtained regularly per transplant center protocols. Maintains routine health maintenance and surveillance for malignancy during the waiting period. Exhibits ability to maintain and update candidate listing status per regulations. Identifies the need for candidate re-evaluation and initiates when appropriate. Provides and maintains comprehensive documentation of candidate progress.
• Demonstrates proficiency and continual growth in the knowledge of transplantation. Reviews and integrates into practice the current professional literature in the field of transplant. Attends practice-related conferences. Participates in professional transplant/procurement organizations. Examines current transplant-related research. Shares knowledge through mentoring/precepting newly hired staff. Demonstrates understanding and the ability to assume responsibility for individual judgments to achieve the highest quality of care for the transplant candidate, recipient, family and living donor.
• Demonstrates understanding and ability to facilitate/coordinate evaluation of potential transplant candidates. Identifies appropriate candidate upon referral and interacts with appropriate staff. Identifies requirements for candidate evaluation. Coordinates with multidisciplinary team the evaluation process for potential transplant candidate
• Demonstrates understanding of post-transplant management including medications, complications, interventions and discharge planning in the coordination of recipient care. Demonstrates the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary team. Monitors patient progress post-transplant. Identifies complications and considers interventions with the transplant team. Communicates recipient’s status to referring physician, health care providers and payers. Identifies and responds to the educational, psychosocial and economic needs of recipient/family/legal guardian during hospitalization. Educates recipient/family/legal guardian regarding care and responsibilities after transplantation.
• Educates candidate/family/legal guardian about living donation options, evaluation process, regulations, organ allocation, waiting phase, transplant process, risks/benefits, including utilization of expanded donors, high-risk donors, if applicable, post-operative phase including immunosuppressive therapy and effects, potential research protocols of the transplant program, candidate/family/legal guardian responsibility throughout the transplant process.
• Exhibits knowledge and ability to facilitate transplant process when organ becomes available to transplant candidate. This includes defining and adhering to the current regulations and allocation policies. Communicates with the regulatory bodies and collects the appropriate data necessary for decision-making regarding organ acceptance/rejection for transplant. Shares necessary information about the donor organ, including ABO compatibility, with the transplant surgeon/physician. Reviews potential recipient’s current medical status to determine eligibility for transplant. Assesses need for and obtains results of final cytotoxic cross match. Facilitates admission or transfer of patient to the transplant. Arranges any preoperative procedures required (i.e., dialysis). Notifies transplant team of pending surgical procedure. Acts as a liaison between the donor and recipient transplant teams. Exhibits ability to remove transplant recipient from list per regulations. Provides outcome specifics to regulatory bodies for donor family follow-up. Maintains communication with referring physician, health care providers and payers.
• Identifies and responds to the psychosocial and economic needs of the transplant candidate/family/legal guardian during evaluation. Demonstrates knowledge of, and compliance with, policies and listing requirements. Informs and educates patient/family/legal guardian at time of listing. Ensures patient and referring physician are informed in writing of transplant listing, denial or postponement. Provides and maintains comprehensive documentation of evaluation process and makes appropriate referrals to specialists.
• Interprets serological results of the potential transplant candidate and their implications for transplant. Obtains recipient blood type, tissue typing and cytotoxic antibodies according to transplant center protocol. Identifies possible co-morbidities in the transplant candidate and evaluates as indicated. Identifies absolute and relative contraindications to transplantation. Ensures patient understands risk and benefit of immunizations required prior to transplantation.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree Nursing
• 2 or more years acute clinical experience.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing Registered Nurse in State of Kansas
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) or obtained within 14 days

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Must have current active multistate state Register Nurse (RN) license in good standing in state in which you live OR active single state RN license in good standing in the state you will be working with proof of application of a multistate RN license in the state in which you live. Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multistate state RN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next RN license renewal by 3/31/2026.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-51483

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.

Quality & Safety Outcomes CoordinatorRainbow 3950

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Quality and Safety Outcomes Coordinator (QSOC) is an entry level position supporting various activities that improve quality outcomes and prevent adverse safety events throughout The University of Kansas Health System. The QSOC develops fundamental performance improvement and safety science skills to promote the highest level of patient safety through various continuous quality improvement activities. The QSOC collects, monitors, and analyzes data to initiate and evaluate performance improvement projects intended to meet the organization's vision to lead the nation in caring, healing, teaching, and discovering.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Works under the direction of the Quality and Safety Manager to support various performance improvement initiatives to maintain accreditation, regulatory compliance, facility-level professional certifications, and other internal and external quality, safety, and value-based programs
• Interacts in a courteous and professional manner to foster collaborative partnerships with all necessary disciplines to identify and respond to safety risks and opportunities for improvement
• Supports data management functions including data collection, data validation, data analysis and interpretation, and timely submission of internal and publicly reported metrics
• Uses various data sources (incident reports, registries, databases) to monitor performance and develop recommendations for improving organizational performance on various quality and safety metrics
• Applies basic principles of safety science, process improvement, quality and patient safety measurement, project management, high reliability organizations, and is comfortable with PDCA cycles and A3 problem solving
• Demonstrates the ability to solve simple problems, independently make decisions, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Facilitates small-scale, interdisciplinary performance improvement groups to achieve unit, department, or metric-specific goals
• Participates in local, regional, and national employee and patient safety related educational offerings and meetings.
• Educates individuals and groups about the risks of healthcare delivery, the importance of reporting hazardous conditions, basic principles of quality improvement, and components of a safety culture
• Completes special projects as assigned
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Bachelors Degree Arts, Science, Nursing or equivalent (Registered Nurse license in the state of Kansas and Missouri required, if appropriate)
• 2 or more years of experience in the healthcare industry

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license in the state of Kansas and Missouri required, if appropriate
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-58392

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.

Quality & Safety Outcomes CoordinatorRainbow 3950

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Quality and Safety Outcomes Coordinator (QSOC) is an entry level position supporting various activities that improve quality outcomes and prevent adverse safety events throughout The University of Kansas Health System. The QSOC develops fundamental performance improvement and safety science skills to promote the highest level of patient safety through various continuous quality improvement activities. The QSOC collects, monitors, and analyzes data to initiate and evaluate performance improvement projects intended to meet the organization's vision to lead the nation in caring, healing, teaching, and discovering.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Works under the direction of the Quality and Safety Manager to support various performance improvement initiatives to maintain accreditation, regulatory compliance, facility-level professional certifications, and other internal and external quality, safety, and value-based programs
• Interacts in a courteous and professional manner to foster collaborative partnerships with all necessary disciplines to identify and respond to safety risks and opportunities for improvement
• Supports data management functions including data collection, data validation, data analysis and interpretation, and timely submission of internal and publicly reported metrics
• Uses various data sources (incident reports, registries, databases) to monitor performance and develop recommendations for improving organizational performance on various quality and safety metrics
• Applies basic principles of safety science, process improvement, quality and patient safety measurement, project management, high reliability organizations, and is comfortable with PDCA cycles and A3 problem solving
• Demonstrates the ability to solve simple problems, independently make decisions, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Facilitates small-scale, interdisciplinary performance improvement groups to achieve unit, department, or metric-specific goals
• Participates in local, regional, and national employee and patient safety related educational offerings and meetings.
• Educates individuals and groups about the risks of healthcare delivery, the importance of reporting hazardous conditions, basic principles of quality improvement, and components of a safety culture
• Completes special projects as assigned
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Bachelors Degree Arts, Science, Nursing or equivalent (Registered Nurse license in the state of Kansas and Missouri required, if appropriate)
• 2 or more years of experience in the healthcare industry

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license in the state of Kansas and Missouri required, if appropriate
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-58389

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.

Medical AssistantMedical Pavilion

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Medical Assistant is responsible for ensuring efficient flow of patients through the health care setting by facilitating examination and treatment of patients in a culturally sensitive manner with exceptional customer service; contributes to patient care by preparing patient for visit, performing limited procedures, scheduling diagnostic test or consults, maintaining patient records, organizing clinic/exam rooms, maintaining supply/equipment inventory, and/or assisting physicians, other medical staff, nurses, other interdisciplinary team members and support staff.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Accurately schedules tests; obtains films and reports; and prepares laboratory specimens according to policy.
• Assists physicians and/or nurses with special procedures and examinations as defined on competency checklist.
• Collaborates with members of the health care team in coordinating and implementing plans for patient care; may record elements of the patient history for clinical staff review.
• Electronically submits, calls and/or faxes in prescriptions and refills to outpatient pharmacies
• Ensures data collected for completed procedures is recorded on appropriate forms and in medical records
• Maintains medical records; ensures all required documentation is available in the medical record; distributes reports and correspondence; files, photocopies and processes forms related to medical charts.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks assigned areas and ensures par levels of supplies are maintained; checks and completes required logs and equipment such as refrigerator logs, eyewash logs, emergency/crash carts, suction and other required checks.
• Performs clerical duties such as greeting patients; registration; scheduling; pre-certification of tests, procedures and medications; processing insurance forms; preparing financial records; answering phones; and entering ambulatory care charges.
• Performs simple procedures as directed by the nurse or physician and as defined on the competency checklist.
• Performs vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures and documents in medical record
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or at least one year as a Medical Assistant or CCMA or NCRMA certification

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or NCRMA

Knowledge Requirements

• Basic typing and word processing

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-58225

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.

Call Center Representative - Retail PharmacySouthlake Campus

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Outpatient Pharmacy - Call Center Representative –assists with operations of the Retail Pharmacy Communication Hub for the University of Kansas Health System. This individual supports a patient centered environment by providing courteous and professional customer service. Assists patients, families, and other customers while maintaining confidentiality of patients.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Performs ALL duties defined by standard work or other guidelines communicated by leadership under the direct supervision of a pharmacist licensed in the state of Kansas. Works with pharmacy administration to comply with state and federal laws.
• Demonstrates strong telephone and written communication and etiquette skills.
• Works in a fast paced, call center environment with timely, professional, and courteous response to incoming calls. Completes outbound calls to customers in a professional and courteous manner and within appropriate time frames for planned follow up. Maintains service levels (speed of answer, abandonment rate, hold times, and call time) to achieve department service level goals.
• Demonstrates a high level of commitment, compassion, and customer service to all customers and team members.
• Maintains compliance with HIPAA policies and regulations.
• Assists patients, nurses and health care providers with timely and accurate communication regarding the status of a patient’s medications and related issues.
• Actively listens and operates computer systems to accurately obtain necessary demographic information and ensure appropriate and accurate billing.
• Contacts patients in a timely manner using their established communication preferences (phone, email, online form, text, fax & EHR) to schedule prescription refills. Accurately documents outbound call status and follow up plan as applicable in computer systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of refills.
• Completes callbacks, provides follow-up materials, generates faxes and electronic messages with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Uses a courteous and professional customer-focused approach while interacting directly or on the telephone with customers. Uses customer service and critical thinking skills to solve problems for all customers and understands when a problem needs to be escalated to the appropriate team member for resolution: pharmacy technician, pharmacist, supervisor or administrator as appropriate.
• Participates in organizational and departmental performance improvement efforts and facilitating effective communication relative to these initiatives. Maintains a plan for personal development and completion of competency validation records. Participates in goal setting, ongoing development, and goals of team.
• Actively participates in continuous process improvement. If applicable, participation in the quality management program is expected with the goal of improving services by monitoring processes, analyzing data, implementing interventions to improve and evaluating the effectiveness of those interventions. Responsibilities may include working to establish and maintain long and short term goals for the Quality Management Program; monitoring and documenting Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs) for progress in meeting QI goals; and providing guidance and education to staff on Quality Management priorities and projects. If applicable, as part of the program, the staff will uphold the quality of the Patient Management Program to include the development and reassessment of the program.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 2 or more years Experience in a customer service call center, call center or high volume Retail Pharmacy setting handling customer calls.
• Experience utilizing Call Center Software to answer, transfer, page and email.
• Exceptional communication and phone skills. Ability to handle multiple calls and/or tasks while providing excellent customer service.
• Experience talking, typing and actively listening simultaneously while utilizing multiple software systems to achieve first call resolution.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associates Degree Communication, business or health care administration
• Bachelors Degree Communication, business or health care administration

Required Language Skills

• Fluent English - Read, write and speak english.

Time Type:

Job Requisition ID:

R-58560

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.

Patient Registration RepBell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

**Sat/Sun Every Other Weekend**

The Patient Registration Representative is responsible for Inpatient/ Outpatient registrations for the Health System.  Obtains proper patient identification, demographics and financial information to adequately register and secure the patient encounter.  Responsible for POS collections as required.  Maintains a constant focus on providing excellent customer service to patients/ families and a professional image. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Monitors schedule daily for patients arriving at the department for the day if applicable.
• Responsible for admitting/registering scheduled and non-scheduled or emergent patients for the assigned department.
• Conducts bedside admission on patients who are direct admits to the unit as needed.
• Obtains identification to assure accuracy of demographic and insurance information. Enter information in computer system with correct spelling of patient name and diagnosis, date of birth, social security number, employer, guarantor and correct medical record number.
• Greets patient and/or relative. Interviews and obtains or rechecks pertinent information.
• As required, collects co-payments or deposits as appropriate for service being rendered.
• Responsible to balance cash drawer as part of the end of the day process.
• Explains facility policies and ensures patient and/or relative understands and signs the consent for treatment, and insurance forms at the appropriate time. Clear and accurate documentation should be entered on the appropriate forms and keyed into the computer system.
• Complies with Medicare/Medicaid and other insurance rules and regulations.
• Completes MSPQ as required for admission.
• Attends and participates in staff training or education which relates to their position and would contribute to their knowledge.
• Responsible for the inventory and release of patient valuables placed in the safe following all requirements as described in the department policy as needed.
• Provide coverage as requested in all areas of Admitting following established guidelines.
• Knowledgeable of administrative policies, department procedures, third party coverage and required admission and insurance documents.
• Responsible for other duties or projects, which are assigned by Management. These may include special projects, telephone coverage, filing, scanning, copying and other duties as instructed.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 1 or more years of experience in clerical, registration and/or customer service within a health care setting.

Time Type:

Part time

Job Requisition ID:

R-58018

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.

Psychologist – Pediatric DevelopmentalCDU-Children's Dev

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Psychologist – Pediatric Developmental

The Department of Pediatrics at The University of Kansas Health System is seeking applications for a Developmental Psychologist. This individual will be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of young children with developmental disabilities including autism health disorders, spectrum disorder and possibly other childhood mental health disorders. 

This role includes teaching graduate-level learners from various disciplines, including medical students and pediatric residents, within a clinical setting. Participation in interdisciplinary team diagnostic evaluations is also required. 

Candidates must have training, experience, and expertise in conducting diagnostic evaluations and behavior therapy for individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, and/or childhood mental health disorders. They should have previous experience participating in interdisciplinary team diagnostic evaluations and experience collaborating with families of children with disabilities.

The education requirements for this position include PhD/Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology or a related discipline. Candidates must hold a current license from the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) or are license eligible with the Kansas BSRB and must have experience with research and teaching at a medical institution in the developmental pediatrics field.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter 

• References

About The University of Kansas Hospital:

Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center, with a mission to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond, and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The Health System, consistently earning national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties, is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care, Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Magnet designation is proof of our hard-earned commitment to nursing excellence.  

About Kansas City:

A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. Walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods surround the campus, which is within close proximity to the city's top destinations, including the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the Country Club Plaza, a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design.

Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown area, and a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities. It offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts visitors from around the region and beyond. Residents enjoy safe, suburban neighborhoods, great restaurants and shopping, miles of bike paths, parks and lakes, excellent schools (public, private, and universities for higher education). 

The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, KC Current and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, and the Kansas City Mavericks! Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.

For more information contact:

Ann Terry, Physician Recruiter

ATerry2@kumc.edu

Cell 816.419.4523

Time Type:

Job Requisition ID:

R-58562

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.

Float PhlebotomistDays - Part TimeIndian Creek Main

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Dayshift
Sunday - Thursday

The Mobile Phlebotomist drives from location to location during the shift when necessary.  The person in this position must be able to plan and ensure arriving at the predetermined location at a pre-set time for blood collection on Executive Health Program clients and other patients.  Most blood draws will be early morning for fasting labs, but potential exists for blood draws at different times throughout the day. This position will perform standardized and specialized phlebotomy procedures on patients of all ages in a safe, accurate and professional manner.  The Mobile Phlebotomist uses personal vehicle, displayed with a magnetic University of Kansas Health System sign, to travel to Health System locations, and/or a patient's home or workplace to draw blood.

When not specifically performing mobile phlebotomy duties the Mobile Phlebotomist will be assigned to an ambulatory area and will collect blood samples, receive and process samples and assist with other pre-analytical tasks.

The Mobile Phlebotomist follows regulatory, accreditation, safety and hospital standards, policies and procedures and participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Must at all times, present oneself in a professional manner, adhere to Mobile Phlebotomy Dress code of navy or black matching scrubs with Kansas University Health System warm-up jacket provided by the University of Kansas Health System, and demonstrate exemplary customer service to our Executive clients.
• Perform emergency first aid as necessary and recognize the need for patient medical assistance and call for support
• Must ensure that mobile phlebotomy totes are equipped with in-date supplies necessary for mobile collection
• The phlebotomists’ vehicle will be clean and maintained. It will properly display a magnet tag identifying the University of Kansas Health System during working hours. During off hours the magnet tag will be removed and stored such that it is kept clean and ready for next use.
• Must be able provide clear and accurate patient instructions for sample collection
• Sample processing including use of portable centrifuge to ensure that specimen quality is not diminished during transport
• When not specifically performing mobile phlebotomy duties, the phlebotomist will be assigned to an ambulatory area and will be collecting blood samples, receiving and processing samples and assisting with other pre-analytical tasks
• Participates in teaching phlebotomy to CLS students, nursing staff and new employees
• Provide mentoring and other training support for other employees as needed
• Must be responsible for positive patient identification, specimen integrity and sample labeling.
• Must adhere to hospital patient isolation precautions
• Responsible for disposal of blood drawing equipment according to health and safety regulations prescribed in hospital policy; no waste of any type left at a patient’s home or workplace. UKHS locations will have biohazard and sharps trash.
• May perform out-patient check-in and order-entry of laboratory tests in laboratory information system (LIS) or release of appropriate laboratory tests in hospital information system (HIS).
• Uses exemplary “concierge” customer service duties to include: work in an efficient and respectful manner for all clients; arrive promptly; make sound decisions, prioritize work; analyze complex orders, and problem solve as necessary; interact with customers and patients in a pleasant, respectful, professional and cooperative manner both in person and on the telephone at all times
• Maintains a professional image and adheres to the dress code established for Mobile Phlebotomy of solid navy or black matching scrubs provided by the University of Kansas Health System.
• Pre-analytical duties include sample processing and preparing specimens for transport.
• Other tasks that may be required during periods of time when the mobile phlebotomist is not traveling include performance of quality assurance tasks, result faxing, supply ordering, and receipt of surgical samples, tissues, fluids from other departments, 24-hour urine management, and ensuring accuracy of labeling and patient ID prior to processing for transport to lab.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• 1 or more years specimen collection and processing experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 1 or more years Phlebotomy experience at TUKHS.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record and must be able to maintain alertness while driving long distances.

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP) or AMT certification.

Required Language Skills

• Fluent English - read, write, speak and understand English - must be able to communicate effectively in English.

Preferred Language Skills

• Intermediate Spanish - speak and understand Spanish.

Knowledge Requirements

• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology related to blood collection.
• Knowledge of safety practices.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated skill with laboratory information systems.

Time Type:

Part time

Job Requisition ID:

R-58491

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.

Ambulatory Clinic LPN - Main Hospital and Offsite Clinic locations - AllergyMedical Pavilion

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The ambulatory clinic licensed practical nurse (LPN) utilizes the nursing process to coordinate an interdisciplinary approach to patient care. The LPN is responsible for promoting and restoring patient's health by completing the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and team members, and providing physical and psychological support to patients and their families. Practices within the boundaries of the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, specialty standards and organizational/departmental policies and procedures.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Greets patients and prepares them for examination or procedure. Recording health history of patient and noting abnormal conditions for physician. Obtains vital signs and performs required screens.
• Accurately and safely administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medication as ordered in accordance with nursing standards. Observes, records, and reports patients condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
• Assists with the preparation of supplies and equipment and aiding the physician or advance practice provider during treatment, examination and testing of patents.
• Ensures patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner and forwarding charts as appropriate.
• Assisting with scheduling of tests and treatments. Arranging referrals to a specialist and obtaining pre-authorizations when directed to by the provider.
• Collects, documents and delivers lab specimens; obtains lab results and other reports and enters EMR if needed.
• Notifying patients of test results and follow-up appointments. Refers to RN/MD for patient education.
• Reviews with patient/family medications, treatment and after visit instructions.
• Responds to and screens telephone calls for referral to RN or physician.
• Coordinates pre-visit planning by reviewing the EMR to include patient history and proactively order labs and other tests based on approved clinic protocols.
• Completes necessary forms (i.e. FMLA, DME, Home Health orders) and obtains physician signatures as appropriate.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Licensed Practical Nurse Graduation from an accredited licensed practical nurse program.
• High School Graduate or GED.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous medical office experience.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing in the state (Kansas and/or Missouri) dependent upon work location. Must be in good standing in the state in which you live. Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multistate state LPN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next LPN license renewal by 3/31/2026.

Knowledge Requirements

• Basic computer skills required.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-58455

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.

Case Management AssistantOlathe Medical Pavilion A

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Case Management Assistant works under the direction of the Social Work Manager in Case Management, the Case Management Assistant (CMA) has responsibility to provide care/service safely and efficiently for a full range of services to patients of all ages and their families. The CMA provides support in the operation and communications of the department for the point of entry and inpatient settings. The primary role for the CMA is to collaborate, communicate, and facilitate coordination of services as established by the healthcare team and directed by the Case Manager and Social Worker .Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Maintain patient, employee, physician and corporate confidentiality; respect the rights, privacy and property of others.
• Communicates timely, relevant and accurate information to the Case Managers and professionals involved with patient’s care; maintains routine communication with case managers on the status of their referral requests; communicate Social Work and Case Management referrals to the assigned staff and notifies the department director/manager when staff is unable to facilitate the referral
• Receives, screens and routes telephone calls and written communications to appropriate staff; returns calls and communicates messages as needed; informs staff members of correspondence requiring immediate attention/action.
• Communicates with payers for verification of benefits on specific patients at the case manager’s request; alerts appropriate staff to adverse determination responses from insurance companies.
• Faxes surgery procedure updates to the Business office staff for Medicaid reimbursement coordination and communication.
• Receives and records new/changed contact information for the sitter’s list.
• Routes contact information from Home Health agencies to appropriate staff to facilitate continuity of care.
• Facilitates the progression of care by obtaining all necessary forms to initiate referrals for the transition of care; distributes post-acute placement requests as directed by the RN, CM and SW; monitors the patient’s progression towards the desired outcome; facilitates certain aspects of the discharge planning, resource referral and patient education
• Participates in RN, CM and SW team planning meetings; integrates the work of the healthcare team by coordinating resources and services requested by the team to assist in accomplishing agreed-upon goals and desired discharge plan. Continuously monitors the patient through frequent interactions with the inpatient team starting at admission through discharge to assist in timely referrals and coordination of post-acute needs
• Ensures data integrity by running reports to validate all data is correctly entered into hospital system
• Demonstrates ability to balance cost and quality to assure optimal clinical and financial outcomes
• Files and maintains insurance communication documents and communication/tracking logs.
• Maintains social work and case management forms and restocks forms as needed
• Completes special projects and/or assignments required to support staff/department operations
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• 3 or more years broad administrative/secretarial experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Healthcare background

Knowledge Requirements

• Some knowledge of contractual reimbursement methodology
• Some knowledge of community agencies/resources
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills
• Capable of working with multiple tasks simultaneously
• Organizational skills and confidentiality
• MS Office program experience

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-57857

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.

Ultrasound Tech - PRNDays - PRNPaola Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Deliver diagnostic imaging services to all patients by providing modern medicine and compassionate care. This includes inpatient, outpatient and emergent ultrasound procedures. The technologist must work independently or with a team of other professionals that include other technologists, nurses and radiologists to deliver outstanding diagnostic imaging service.

Will be responsible to perform all aspects of general/vascular sonography including but not limited to, Abd, Ob, Pelvic, TV, Arterial and Venous. He/she will practice within the boundaries of the applicable license/registry or certification he/she possesses as well as the organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

Note: Scheduling need is for coverage on Fridays 7:00am-5:30pm. Will have the opportunity to pick up additional shifts during the week.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Available to assist in other departments when needed or assigned.  Individual capitalizes on all licenses, certifications, and qualifications that they obtain.
• Consistently meets work schedule.
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of all Ultrasound exams and procedures on inpatients, outpatients, and ECC. Accurately and efficiently performs all scans requested.  Has the department/machine ready for use for next shift.  Performs technical and clerical duties for all Ultrasound examinations/procedures, add-on patients, and Q.C./Q.I. functions for equipment.
• Does not appear inappropriate in the verbal actions around other staff members and maintains a positive focus towards hospital staff as well as team members within Imaging Services.
• Educates the patient appropriately about the expectation for reports being supportive and respectful of physicians, offices and processes within transcription services.
• Handles issues with peers or subordinates in a professional and ethical manner noting that if issues become escalated it is taken to the appropriate person for resolution.
• Immediately reports equipment malfunction, concerns, and anomalies to the department manager/director and Biomed Department. Understands log-off, shut down, re-boot, hard shut down and, turn on processes.
• Is competent in performing all ultrasound procedures per departmental protocol and seeks assistance when needed.
• Monitors supplies and informs ordering individual of supplies that need to be ordered in a timely manner. Performs assignments such as restocking supplies as needed or requested.
• Participates in regular inventory process and checks expiration dates on all items.
• Performs a variety of clerical support services for the efficient operation of the Sonography Department.
• Processes and directs the flow of sono related information in an orderly and timely manner.
• Ensures all exams are ordered and billed correctly.
• Provides patients with accurate procedure detail.  Communicates with the patients and gives the customer their business card upon departure.  Utilizes the five points of communication: Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You.
• Implements the Language of Caring lessons into their customer service skills.
• Provides quality exams for interpretation by the radiologist in a timely manner providing complete and concise information in the PACS notes.
• Speaks of each team member within the Imaging Services area in a constructive way to improve the department retention rate.
• Understands all computer/software applications that are required to perform day, evening, and night workflow tasks.  Utilizes IT help desk when appropriate.
• Understands the evolution of business, technologies, and processes.  Shows initiative to accept challenges with a positive attitude.
• Comprehends that changes occur that require flexibility.
• Understands the importance of providing quality and timely customer service for any ordering physician.
• Assists Radiologists and other medical staff performing patient care procedures such as patient lifting, I.V. insertion, drawing blood, or others, as assigned.
• Verifies orders in the patient chart/EMR.   Reviews Radnet/Powerchart for relevant information that pertains to the wellbeing of the patient.  Ensures consent form is signed for appropriate designated exams.  Ensures that equipment operation and techniques are safe for all patients.
• Has understanding of concerns pertaining to MRI Safety and Radiation Safety.
• ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable)
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Completion of an accredited ultrasound program
• 1 or more years of experience

Required Licensure and Certification

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) within 180 Days
• CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS within 14 days

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Vascular, CCI or ARDCS for echocardiography

Time Type:

Part time

Job Requisition ID:

R-57904

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.

Patient Service Representative - Miami County ClinicKansas Drive Medical Pavilion, Louisburg Medical Pavilion, Osawatomie Medical Pavilion

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Responsible for completion of front office tasks ensuring smooth and efficient patient flow and quality customer service. Tasks include greeting patients, verifying and updating patient information, scheduling and cancelling patient appointments, completing appointment reminder calls, answering phone, routing phone calls, collecting account copays and outstanding account balances, balancing of collected payments, reconciliation of appointments, and filing/scanning/copying documents and/or forms.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Greets customers in prompt, courteous, and helpful manner.
• Verifies patient information and assures that patient completes and signs appropriate paperwork.  Obtains copies of insurance cards, driver license and enters/updates patient demographic and insurance information in computer system both accurately and in timely manner. Compiles and maintains all forms and/or documents in the patient's medical record.
• Maintains appointment scheduling system to include scheduling, coordinating, and adjusting patient appointments appropriate to patient's request, provider schedule, and computerized system capability.  Consistently follows ""No-Show"" procedure.  Completes appointment reminder calls.
• Answers telephone promptly, screens calls, takes complete message including all necessary triage information or route/transfers call to appropriate staff member.  Efficiently distributes information to nursing and medical support staff, accurately, and in a courteous and timely manner.
• Consistently collects patient co-pay and outstanding account balances.
• Prepares office batches and balances patient payments received at the completion of each workday.
• Serves as liaison between patient and medical support staff.  Communicates with insurance company for necessary information regarding referral information and/or assists patient with scheduling specialist appointment and/or testing.
• Checks out patients providing visit specific information and schedules future appointments.
• Maintains assigned PSR WQ's.
• Maintains clean, orderly front desk and waiting area.
• PSR with PSR/Clinical access to the electronic medical record will timely and accurately enter patient clinical information in the EMR as related to assigned tasks associated with PAR/Clinical access.
• Participates fully as a member of the Patient Centered Medical Home Team.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Previous Related Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous Healthcare Experience

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-58179

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.

Patient Care Tech, Olathe ER, PRNOlathe Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the ECC Patient Care Tech prepares for and assists with ECC procedures and patient care consistent with their knowledge and skill level. Non-patient care duties, such as restocking and cleaning, are also part of the job. Experiences are as varied as the types of patients presenting to the ECC. It is essential for the ECC PCT to be organized, to be able to correctly prioritize tasks, and to use appropriate decision making skills.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Facilitate optimal patient flow by preparing, cleaning, stocking treatment rooms, by transferring patients to and from the Emergency Care Center, and assisting patients in/out of vehicles, as needed.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment by correctly: cleaning equipment, using infection control techniques, reporting damaged/malfunctioning equipment, tracking/disposing of out-dated supplies, monitoring availbility of equipment/supplies such as wheelchairs, beds, IV pumps, and storeroom items.
• Assists RN/Physician/PA with patient care duties, such as: cast/splint application, suturing, lumbar punctures, discontinuing peripheral IV's/urinary catheters, Holtor monitoring placement/return instructions, ECG's and MUSE editing/management, spinal immobilization, post-mortem care, and communicates actions to RN.
• Makes rounds on patients and answer call lights immediately, using excellent customer service techniques.  Promptly reports any unusual incidents and/or any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient to the appropriate persons.
• Obtains and documents: vital signs, orthostatic vital signs, urine dip testing, and blood glucose monitoring, reporting all changes to appropriate RN.  Accurately collects/labels all specimens, and transports to Lab, as indicated.  May document valuables for patients being admitted.
• When phlebotomy training is completed, demonstrates working knowledge and skills for phlebotomy, including the accurate labeling of specimens.  Assists in maintaining necessary supplies, blood tubes from Lab.
• Understands the First Net tracking board icons and their associated tasks are essential for efficient patient care/patient flow.  Demonstrates accurate prioritization skills for: stat/now orders, answering/placing phone calls, recognizing/reporting critical lab values and other test results, recognizing emergent patient needs, etc.  Understands management/follow-up is essential to be sure testing ordered reaches the patient.
• Demonstrates the ability to print/maintain hardcopies of inpatient orders.  Maintains competency of order entry, computer downtime procedure, and future orders.  Practices excellent telephone etiquette and skills when responding to all phone calls.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate

Preferred Education and Experience

• 2 or more years Previous healthcare experience

Required Licensure and Certification

• CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS within 14 days

Time Type:

Part time

Job Requisition ID:

R-57894

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.

Distribution & Logistics SpecialistDays - Full TimeSwitzer Distribution Center

Position Summary / Career Interest:

M - F 8:30am - 5pm

Specialist, Distribution and Logistics are responsible for performing/controlling a combination of manual or automated tasks necessary for the receipt, storage and shipment of product at the local level. This may include functions of receiving, picking, packing, shipping, staging, transportation, storage, delivery, etc. You will also be responsible for the efficient flow of products from the point of product request through put away.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to process orders including (not limited to) accurately creating orders, picking orders, performing quality control checks, sorting, consolidating freight, packing, loading, receiving, put-away, replenishment, recall processing, expiration checks, PAR Optimization, cycle counts, sub and backorder management and preparing the orders for delivery.
• Responsible for the efficient flow of products from the point of receipt to the actual delivery of products to a variety of internal and external customers.
• Provides effective coaching and feedback to team members that you are training with.
• Perform housekeeping and inventory control tasks, maintaining a clean work environment including complying with all safety, regulatory, and LEAN requirements.
• Performs other duties and/or participates in projects as assigned by your manager or other management team members.
• Self-motivated with ability to work in a team-oriented environment with limited supervision and an emphasis on customer satisfaction.
• Unload and sort material to be stocked into location or replenished from one location to another.
• Aptitude to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting established goals and performance standards both on a department and individual level.
• Effectively use of Microsoft office products and general computer skills desired.
• Flexibility and adaptability coupled with good multi-tasking skills is a must.
• Ability to work overtime hours as necessary due to business needs.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 2 or more years of related experience in a fast-paced environment; customer service, or distribution.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 3 or more years of LEAN experience.
• 3 or more years of experience in a healthcare environment.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license, Kansas Class C or equivalent. MVR results must be in compliance with Health System Safe Driving Program Policy.

Knowledge Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work and adapt in a fast and dynamic organization.
• Maintain proficiency for departmental and system training requirements.
• The ability to work across departmental lines to complete tasks in the most efficient manner possible.
• Exceptional initiative is crucial, strong interpersonal capabilities and the ability to meet productivity and quality requirements.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-58419

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.

Medical AssistantIndian Creek Medical Plaza 3

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Medical Assistant is responsible for ensuring efficient flow of patients through the health care setting by facilitating examination and treatment of patients in a culturally sensitive manner with exceptional customer service; contributes to patient care by preparing patient for visit, performing limited procedures, scheduling diagnostic test or consults, maintaining patient records, organizing clinic/exam rooms, maintaining supply/equipment inventory, and/or assisting physicians, other medical staff, nurses, other interdisciplinary team members and support staff.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Accurately schedules tests; obtains films and reports; and prepares laboratory specimens according to policy.
• Assists physicians and/or nurses with special procedures and examinations as defined on competency checklist.
• Collaborates with members of the health care team in coordinating and implementing plans for patient care; may record elements of the patient history for clinical staff review.
• Electronically submits, calls and/or faxes in prescriptions and refills to outpatient pharmacies
• Ensures data collected for completed procedures is recorded on appropriate forms and in medical records
• Maintains medical records; ensures all required documentation is available in the medical record; distributes reports and correspondence; files, photocopies and processes forms related to medical charts.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks assigned areas and ensures par levels of supplies are maintained; checks and completes required logs and equipment such as refrigerator logs, eyewash logs, emergency/crash carts, suction and other required checks.
• Performs clerical duties such as greeting patients; registration; scheduling; pre-certification of tests, procedures and medications; processing insurance forms; preparing financial records; answering phones; and entering ambulatory care charges.
• Performs simple procedures as directed by the nurse or physician and as defined on the competency checklist.
• Performs vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures and documents in medical record
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or at least one year as a Medical Assistant or CCMA or NCRMA certification

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or NCRMA

Knowledge Requirements

• Basic typing and word processing

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-56146

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.

Housekeeping SupervisorDays - Full TimeLiberty Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Under the direction of the Housekeeping Manager, this position is responsible for the overall cleaning of the hospital including but not limited to entryways, hallways, offices, surgical suites and turnover of patient rooms.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• This position is responsible for multiple units and supervises employees engaged in the cleaning of all areas of the hospital. Communicates with Manager any issues with employee’s performance, changes with work assignments, maintenance work needing contracted; other duties as assigned.
• Orders flat linen daily and stocks linen supply room.
• Orders supplies and monitors weekly inventory of paper products and chemicals to ensure proper supply on hand.
• Trains and precepts housekeepers in performance of duties.
• When applicable, ensures contracted service crew completes assigned work and quality of work.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Cleans offices, patient rooms, common areas, lavatories, halls, food service areas and other areas as needed.
• Cleans light fixtures, ceilings, vents, mattresses, furniture, window coverings, floors and carpets.
• Cleans by dusting, mopping, vacuuming and sweeping.
• Replenishes supplies.  Takes care of floors including stripping, waxing and shampooing.
• Promotes effective teamwork.
• Displays professional behavior and positive attitude at all times.
• Adheres to organizational policies and procedures.
• Effectively manages hospital resources (time, supplies, equipment, etc.).
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 2 or more years of related experience.

Knowledge Requirements

• Operational Knowledge of strippers, buffers and shampooers.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-58528

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.

Behavioral Health NavigatorDays - Full TimeMarillac Campus

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Inpatient Social Work Case Manager has responsibility to provide care/service safely and efficiently for a full range of services to patients of all ages and their families. Primary role is to collaborate, communicate and facilitate coordination of services post-hospitalization as established by the healthcare team and executed by the case manager. Responsible for the psychosocial assessment of patients, for post hospital discharge needs including home care, nursing home placement, durable medical equipment, financial assistance, counseling, and other community resources. Ensure appropriate decision makers are informed of and involved in treatment planning. Apply pertinent state and federal regulations regarding discharge planning and reporting requirements.

The Inpatient Social Work Case Manager identifies, monitors, and reports opportunities for quality and performance improvement to the appropriate department. The Social Work Case Manager takes an active role in performance improvement activities as it relates to their area of assignment.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Accepts responsibility and accountability for achievement of optimal outcomes within their scope of practice. Follows policies, procedures, and standards; complies with Corporate Compliance program. Assumes responsibility for risk and safety issues associated with the position. Takes call as required by the department expectations. Performs job specific responsibilities and demonstrates accountability for own actions and decisions.
• Acquires and maintains knowledge and competence related to the expectations of their position and practices within their scope. Brings ideas and concerns to supervisor, participates in department decision making. Maintains current licensure.
• Completes psychosocial assessments of patient/family situations including social, psychological, emotional, financial and other related factors to facilitate patients return to the community.
• Identifies and utilizes all relevant information (medical/nursing needs, social work knowledge base, disease process, knowledge of community resources) to accurately and thoroughly assess the patient’s psychosocial situation.
• Evaluates psychosocial and medical/nursing information to determine an appropriate social service action/discharge plan.
• Utilizes social work assessment and input from other team members to formulate realistic recommendations for social work action plan/discharge plan.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings as needed.
• Initiates and participates in family conference to determine psychosocial and discharge planning needs.
• Facilitates and participates in daily Interdisciplinary Care Coordination (ICC) Huddles by managing the daily meeting and providing relevant and discipline specific information to the entire healthcare team.
• Advocates on behalf of patients and caregivers for identification and access to services. Advocates for the protection of the patient's health, safety and rights. Ensures patient choice and consistently supports a patient centered environment.
• Provides supportive counseling to assist patients/families in adjusting to disability and illness, and for realistic planning for post hospital care.
• Demonstrates a caring, positive regard for others by clarity of speech, use of understandable terminology and utilizing active listening skills.
• Assures prudent utilization of all resources (fiscal, staff resources, environmental, equipment and services) by evaluating the options available. Demonstrates ability to balance cost and quality to assure the optimal clinical and financial outcomes.
• Documents appropriate information in the patient’s medical record to ensure communication of patients’ psychosocial needs for post hospital care.
• Documentation includes initial contact note and follow-up action plan.
• Documentation includes psychosocial assessment of patient/family including previous living situations.
• Documentation includes daily telephone calls and meetings with significant others and allied professionals.
• Documentation includes all family and/or discharge planning conferences.
• Documentation includes response to orders within 24 working hours.
• Contributes to the financial viability of hospitals.
• Works in partnership with RN Case Manager to insure timely patient discharge.
• Utilizes established procedures and appropriate resources in working with third party payors to ensure safe and timely discharge.
• Participates in the case management activities at assigned site/service.
• Participates in professional development activities.
• Attends workshops, conferences or seminars suggested by Manager.
• Completed the objectives identified on last performance appraisal.
• Identifies professional development needs and pursues educational opportunities.
• Participates on hospital task forces and committees.
• Attends and participates in department meetings.
• Acts as a preceptor for new team members.
• Assists in training of new team members.
• Seeks clinical supervision when needed.
• Demonstrates flexibility and teamwork among case management staff members.
• Assists peers in the event of fluctuating census.
• Provides coverage to other services as needed or as requested by Manager.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Masters Social Work

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience in a health care setting

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker(LSCSW) - State Board of Behavioral Sciences LSCSW OR
• Licensed Masters Social Worker(LMSW) - State Board of Behavioral Sciences LMSW

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-58497

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.

Occupational Therapist I - Inpatient SettingDays - Full TimeOrr-Major

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Occupational Therapist works as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team. They perform an individualized evaluation, design goal-directed customized interventions to improve the person’s ability to perform daily activities, and periodically review the patient’s performance to ensure that the goals are being met and/or make changes to the intervention plan.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Evaluates selected diagnoses accurately using basic techniques in acute care and rehabilitation.
• Asks for clarification of orders from physicians, and requests consult from other OTs as needed.
• Considers all aspects of the patient’s needs including the physical, psychosocial, developmental, and cultural.
• Develops and implements treatment plans using appropriate problem solving skills, and clinical reasoning.
• Documents evaluations, progress notes, and discharge notes in a clear and concise manner, consistent with department policies and KOTA/AOTA.
• Provides educational programs for the OT department, other disciplines, including orientation for nursing and medical students.
• May provide teaching for OT ED labs as requested, with assistance as needed.
• Supervises Level I students independently. Supervises Level II students after one year of clinical experience, with assistance from the Student Coordinator as needed.
• Meets all state requirements for continuing education with the Kansas Board of Healing Arts (40 hours/biannually).
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Follows all departmental procedures.
• Demonstrates good rapport with patients and professionalism with other professionals, patients, and visitors.
• Provides supervision for COTA’s with patient evaluation information and treatment development and implementation, as well as supervision for HCA.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy
• High School Graduate

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) - State Board of Healing Arts

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-58431

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.

Health Care Tech I - Periop ProceduralDays - Full TimeOlathe Medical Pavilion C

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Health Care Technician I is an unlicensed staff member in Perioperative and Procedural Services who is accountable to/completes delegated tasks from the RN in a caring and culturally sensitive manner with excellent customer service at all times; demonstrates competencies in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships and technical skills.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Provides basic nursing skills including, but not limited to:
  - ADLs
  - Finger stick blood glucose
  - 12 Lead EKG
  - Recording intake and output
  - Collecting urine, stool, sputum specimens
  - Apply/remove compression hose; SCD, etc.
  - Emptying drains, urinary catheters, NG tubes, and ostomies
  - Bladder Scanning
  - Obtains height and weight
  - Patient transport
  - Room turnover and stocking
  - Patient monitoring device placement
• Documents in O2 all tasks, I&O, etc.
• Maintains neat, clutter free and clean patient room and work environment.
• Maintains a safe patient environment to include High Fall Risk Interventions as appropriate including but not limited to, rounding on patients, answering call lights in person promptly for all patients on the unit.
• Demonstrates proper hand hygiene, standard precautions and isolation principles.
• Care for patients in restraints, including ROM and fluids/toileting; reorienting confused patients; reinforcement of patient/family education regarding fall and safety precautions, and isolation principles.
• Promptly notifies the RN of change in vital signs from baseline or expected results, change in mental status or condition, any breakdown in skin integrity to redness of skin, patient report of pain, any other patient needs, concerns or issues.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED
• 6 months of experience as a transporter, orderly or nursing assistant

Preferred Education and Experience

• Acute care experience with direct patient care and phlebotomy.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Knowledge Requirements

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook.
• Data entry skills.
  

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-58140

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.

Health Care Tech I - Periop ProceduralDays - Full TimeOlathe Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Health Care Technician I is an unlicensed staff member in Perioperative and Procedural Services who is accountable to/completes delegated tasks from the RN in a caring and culturally sensitive manner with excellent customer service at all times; demonstrates competencies in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships and technical skills.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Provides basic nursing skills including, but not limited to:
  - ADLs
  - Finger stick blood glucose
  - 12 Lead EKG
  - Recording intake and output
  - Collecting urine, stool, sputum specimens
  - Apply/remove compression hose; SCD, etc.
  - Emptying drains, urinary catheters, NG tubes, and ostomies
  - Bladder Scanning
  - Obtains height and weight
  - Patient transport
  - Room turnover and stocking
  - Patient monitoring device placement
• Documents in O2 all tasks, I&O, etc.
• Maintains neat, clutter free and clean patient room and work environment.
• Maintains a safe patient environment to include High Fall Risk Interventions as appropriate including but not limited to, rounding on patients, answering call lights in person promptly for all patients on the unit.
• Demonstrates proper hand hygiene, standard precautions and isolation principles.
• Care for patients in restraints, including ROM and fluids/toileting; reorienting confused patients; reinforcement of patient/family education regarding fall and safety precautions, and isolation principles.
• Promptly notifies the RN of change in vital signs from baseline or expected results, change in mental status or condition, any breakdown in skin integrity to redness of skin, patient report of pain, any other patient needs, concerns or issues.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED
• 6 months of experience as a transporter, orderly or nursing assistant

Preferred Education and Experience

• Acute care experience with direct patient care and phlebotomy.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Knowledge Requirements

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook.
• Data entry skills.
  

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-58021

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.

Psychologist – Pediatric DevelopmentalCDU-Children's Dev

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Psychologist – Pediatric Developmental

The Department of Pediatrics at The University of Kansas Health System is seeking applications for a Developmental Psychologist. This individual will be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of young children with developmental disabilities including autism health disorders, spectrum disorder and possibly other childhood mental health disorders. 

This role includes teaching graduate-level learners from various disciplines, including medical students and pediatric residents, within a clinical setting. Participation in interdisciplinary team diagnostic evaluations is also required. 

Candidates must have training, experience, and expertise in conducting diagnostic evaluations and behavior therapy for individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, and/or childhood mental health disorders. They should have previous experience participating in interdisciplinary team diagnostic evaluations and experience collaborating with families of children with disabilities.

The education requirements for this position include PhD/Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology or a related discipline. Candidates must hold a current license from the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) or are license eligible with the Kansas BSRB and must have experience with research and teaching at a medical institution in the developmental pediatrics field.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter 

• References

About The University of Kansas Hospital:  

Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center, with a mission to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond, and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The Health System, consistently earning national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties, is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care, Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Magnet designation is proof of our hard-earned commitment to nursing excellence.  

About Kansas City:  

A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. Walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods surround the campus, which is within close proximity to the city's top destinations, including the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the Country Club Plaza, a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design.

Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown area, and a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities. It offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts visitors from around the region and beyond. Residents enjoy safe, suburban neighborhoods, great restaurants and shopping, miles of bike paths, parks and lakes, excellent schools (public, private, and universities for higher education). 

The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, KC Current and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, and the Kansas City Mavericks! Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.

For more information contact:

Ann Terry, Physician Recruiter

ATerry2@kumc.edu

Cell 816.419.4523

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-57546

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.

Registered Nurse- Internal Agency/Temp to Team (T3)Days - Full Time, Nights - Full TimeLiberty Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Utilizes the nursing process to coordinate the interdisciplinary approach to patient care. Provides safe, therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way and integrates knowledge, skills and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families through the continuum of care. The RN collaborates with others to integrate assessment and input of the patient, family and the interdisciplinary team and ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Demonstrates leadership skills in decision-making and problem solving. The RN integrates and communicates knowledge and sensitivity to patient's psychosocial, spiritual, cultural and age specific needs. He/she practices within specialty standards and organizational/departmental policies and procedures.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Consistently meets work schedule.
• Demonstrates critical thinking utilizing all aspects of the nursing process in all aspects of patient care (Assessment, Diagnosis, Plan, Intervention, Evaluation).
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, caregivers and staff. Specific emphasis on education of O2 safety and smoking precautions to our families.
• Teaches patient and family caregivers appropriate medication for palliation, according to plan of care. Administers medications which provide optimum comfort and monitor effectiveness of medications. Notifying physician of needs to change meds for unmet goals or drug interactions. • Completes clinical procedures effectively (per OMC policy), utilizing products and equipment appropriately. • Effectively assesses and manages pain and other end of life symptoms. • Provides appropriate patient/family teaching regarding end-of-life care, using resources available. • Delegates appropriately according to task situation, level of expertise and functions as an independent and supportive team member.
• Coordinates patient care though effective and professional communications with physicians, nursing and ancillary staff in timely manner. Provides updates to on-call nurse and makes arrangements with other staff to cover a visit if needed. Participates in weekly IDT meetings.  Documents accurately and timely according to agency policy.
• Establishes therapeutic and caring interpersonal relationships with patients/families. Recognizes need to ask for help in establishing boundaries.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and involvement in ongoing performance improvement activities.
• Professional role model; acts as preceptor/mentor for new employees and students. Participates in community education and memorial services.  Takes a leadership role in building and maintaining an environment where all team members thrive.
• Identifies areas for professional growth, i.e. sets goals and implements plan, participates in professional association.  Seeks out additional learning for professional growth.
• Independently performs a comprehensive assessment to provide the most effective patient care for a given population.
• Anticipates and intervenes in an appropriate and timely manner when there are concerns related to patient and staff safety.
• Acts professionally and communicates appropriately when interacting with patients, family members, nurses, and other medical professionals.
• Adheres to hospital policies related to medication safety, including order writing format, correct administration considerations, double checks and other established policies and practices.
• Accurately assesses patient's/family's readiness to learn, organizes and executes an individualized teaching plan, evaluates patient's understanding using teach back methods; modifies approach as necessary.
• Develops, implements and evaluates plan of care that recognizes changes in the patient's condition and adapts plan as needed.
• Delegates appropriately according to task situation, level of expertise and functions as an independent and supportive team member.  Takes a leadership role in building and maintaining an environment where all team members thrive.
• Utilizes technology correctly for functions related to patient care delivery, mandatory programs/competencies and policies/procedures.
• Seeks out additional learning experiences within the practice area: • Unit specific certifications • Consultation with experts • Inservices/rounds • Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team
• Consistently role models individualized therapeutic communication based upon patient and family psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Associate Degree Nursing

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing Kansas or Missouri (or compact license)
• CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS within 14 days
• Some units will require additional unit-specific affirmations/certifications/work experience

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-58541

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.