Ultrasound and/or Echocardiography Technician
Reports to: Chief Medical Officer
Purpose: Perform general sonograms procedures for diagnostic purposes. Echo Techs will perform cardiac ultrasounds. Follow established sonogram requirements and regulations to ensure patient-care and safety.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Uses ultrasound to view portions of the human body for diagnostic purposes.
Positions equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance.
Positions patient on examining table and sets up and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
Explains procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
performing analysis of highly technical information
choosing the correct sonographic techniques to be used in each case
determining whether the images are good enough for diagnosis
selecting the images that would be shown to the physician
supervise others that are working as sonographers.
stay up to date with the latest information in the company
Assist Residents in learning proper technique of obtaining correct sonography pictures and positioning
Push residents to use correct probe and practice using the probe to scan patients.
Document Resident progress during each radiology / ultrasound clinic and deliver to CFMR office
Responsible for High Level Disinfection of internal probe
Qualifications:
ARDMS Certification (Echo Tech must have RCS or RDCS certification)
Degree or certification in radiography/sonography
Certification in, CME, or experience to support privileges in obstetric, pelvic, abdominal, thyroid, and vascular ultrasound
Completion of training for high level disinfection
Completion of continuing education course in infection control /high level disinfection at least once every 2 years
Read LessMedical Assistant
Reports to Office Manager
Background: Cahaba Medical Care Foundation is a community health center organization providing medical, pharmacy, dental, and behavioral health services to diverse underserved communities in Jefferson, Bibb, Perry, and Chilton counties. We are a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home and Joint Commission accredited organization, committed to increasing integration and coordination of behavioral health and primary care. This is an exciting, fast paced practice with a strong mission and commitment to providing high quality care.
Purpose: To assist the providers as well as the other nursing staff and medical assistants in providing efficient and high quality patient care.
Travel may be required from time to time to complete assigned responsibilities.
Principle Responsibilities:
● Triage patients and take vital signs
● Document all patient care in electronic medical record (EMR)
● Complete patient paperwork including prior authorizations, home health paperwork, medical supply paperwork, etc.
● Assist provider with:
○ Performing exams, invasive procedures and minor surgeries
○ Ordering standard laboratory tests for chronic disease visits
○ Completing quality management in EMR
○ Reconciling medications and allergies for each patient at each clinical encounter
○ E-prescribing medications once the appropriate changes to the medicines have been made by the provider.
● Schedule consultation appointments or imaging appointments for patients
● Prepare patients for examination or procedures
● Set up for procedures
● Respond to patient messages, schedule appointments and procedures
● Clean and stock rooms, and update inventory records
● Administer medications and vaccines upon satisfactory assessment of competency
● Perform patient tests and screenings, including x-rays, upon satisfactory assessment of competency
● Perform waived laboratory testing as ordered by physician upon satisfactory assessment of competency
● Remove sutures or staples from superficial wounds, as well as casts, splints, and other external devices.
● Work through assigned tasks in EMR
● Communicate with other physician offices, patients, and other ancillary health care offices like pharmacies at the direction of the providers
Additional Responsibilities for LPNs with active license:
● Start IVs, upon satisfactory assessment of competency
Qualifications:
● Satisfactory completion of CMCF Medical Assistant Training Program
● Certified Medical Assistant preferred but not required
● Experience in a medical office desired
● Excellent customer service and phone communication skills
● Basic experience with computers
● Ability to manage time, multitask, and handle high-stress environments
Receptionist
Reports to Office Manager
Background: Cahaba Medical Care Foundation is a community health center organization providing medical, pharmacy, dental, and behavioral health services to diverse underserved communities in Jefferson, Bibb, Perry, and Chilton counties. We are a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home and Joint Commission accredited organization, committed to increasing integration and coordination of behavioral health and primary care. This is an exciting, fast paced practice with a strong mission and commitment to providing high quality care.
Responsibilities & Duties
In accordance with policies & procedures:
Answer the telephone in a courteous and professional manner within 3 rings
Receive and convey messages in writing, verbally and electronically
Assist patients and their families in a compassionate manner
Make appointments following preset scheduling rules
Fax documents
Scan documents
File documents
Prepare documents for mail-out
Open and distribute incoming mail
Assist in routing telephone calls and messages to the appropriate staff
Collect copayments at each patient encounter, and, if necessary, make bank deposits in accordance with financial policy
Check and transcribe demographic information from the patient intake sheet to their electronic medical chart to ensure correct demographic information on each patient
Is able to appropriately triage telephone calls from other health care facilities or from other nurses or physicians to the appropriate clinical staff in a timely manner
Communicate with providers effectively about patient and scheduling conflicts (i.e. double booking, rescheduling, follow-ups with a different provider)
Ensure that each patient has the correct forms to fill out prior to each patient encounter (demographics, medical record release, HIPAA, well child check forms, new patient intake forms, etc.)
Ask patient for updated insurance information, verify insurance eligibility, and screen patients for sliding fee eligibility based on income and household size information
Explain sliding fee application process to potentially eligible patients
Perform any other duties assigned by a supervisor
Qualifications:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent ability to multitask
Attention to detail
Due to the nature of the job, needs to take detailed messages that are forwarded to the right staff member that has all correct information about the person that call
Vitally important that all demographic data is entered into each pt’s medical record correctly
Flexibility
Minimum of a high school diploma
Prompt, regular attendance at the office
Read LessGeneral Accountant Last Updated on Aug 12, 2024
Reports to Accounting Manager
Purpose: Transact accounting entries, complete month-end close activities, reconcile accounts, process payroll, generate managerial reports
Responsibilities and Duties
Serve the organization’s accounting requirements including General Accounting, Payroll, Fixed Assets accounting, and Pharmacy accounting primarily, with a supporting role related to Cash Management, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable
Book entries related to leases, notes, mortgages, and other liabilities
Maintain revenue recognition standards as they relate to patient revenue, grant revenue, donations, and all other revenue streams
Support daily cash management efforts including ongoing reconciliations of all bank accounts, tracking of donations, and accounting for credit card transactions
Participate in month-end and year-end accounting activities
Support the annual financial audit, providing requested data and analyses
Enter and analyze statistical data including patient encounters and other accountability metrics
Participate in annual physical inventory of the Foundation’s inventory and its fixed assets, producing reports and analyses
Function as the resident expert related to synchronization of accounting systems (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Cards, General Ledger)
Maintain rigid adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Adhere to all internal controls including regular reconciliations of balance sheet accounts
Assist in developing annual operating budgets and other forward-looking strategic analyses
Maintain job procedures for assigned tasks and functions
Contribute to cross-functional projects and objectives
Assist leadership with special projects and information requests
Model Cahaba Medical Care’s Core Cultural Competencies
Perform other requests and responsibilities as assigned by leadership
Qualifications:
Required
A minimum of two years of experience in the Accounting profession Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting or other business-related field Indisputable reputation for integrity Disciplined sensitivity regarding confidential information Critical thinking to ask appropriate questions and recognize questionable transactions Collaborative disposition Passion for Cahaba Medical Care’s Core Cultural Competencies Advanced skill and proficiency with accounting software Functional with spreadsheet software in manipulating large data sets Preferred Functional in Sage Intacct accounting software Familiarity with BILL A/R and A/R software Experience with Ramp Credit Card software Expertise in Pharmacy accounting including operating in Liberty software Experience with Google Sheets including graphing featuresWork Environment:
Cahaba Medical Care is a nicotine-free organization. Smoking and use of electronic cigarettes is prohibited anywhere on a Cahaba Medical Care campus. Employees who use nicotine are not eligible for full employee coverage of health insurance premiums.
Cahaba Medical Care requires adherence to TB screening and immunization policies for its staff in accordance with CDC recommendations for healthcare workers.
Cahaba Medical Care’s administrative office setting requires professionalism in both behavior and business-casual attire as well as rigid conformance with safety protocols
Read LessMedical Assistant
Reports to Office Manager
Background: Cahaba Medical Care Foundation is a community health center organization providing medical, pharmacy, dental, and behavioral health services to diverse underserved communities in Jefferson, Bibb, Perry, and Chilton counties. We are a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home and Joint Commission accredited organization, committed to increasing integration and coordination of behavioral health and primary care. This is an exciting, fast paced practice with a strong mission and commitment to providing high quality care.
Purpose: To assist the providers as well as the other nursing staff and medical assistants in providing efficient and high quality patient care.
Principle Responsibilities:
● Triage patients and take vital signs
● Document all patient care in electronic medical record (EMR)
● Complete patient paperwork including prior authorizations, home health paperwork, medical supply paperwork, etc.
● Assist provider with:
○ Performing exams, invasive procedures and minor surgeries
○ Ordering standard laboratory tests for chronic disease visits
○ Completing quality management in EMR
○ Reconciling medications and allergies for each patient at each clinical encounter
○ E-prescribing medications once the appropriate changes to the medicines have been made by the provider.
● Schedule consultation appointments or imaging appointments for patients
● Prepare patients for examination or procedures
● Set up for procedures
● Respond to patient messages, schedule appointments and procedures
● Clean and stock rooms, and update inventory records
● Administer medications and vaccines upon satisfactory assessment of competency
● Perform patient tests and screenings, including x-rays, upon satisfactory assessment of competency
● Perform waived laboratory testing as ordered by physician upon satisfactory assessment of competency
● Remove sutures or staples from superficial wounds, as well as casts, splints, and other external devices.
● Work through assigned tasks in EMR
● Communicate with other physician offices, patients, and other ancillary health care offices like pharmacies at the direction of the providers
Additional Responsibilities for LPNs with active license:
● Start IVs, upon satisfactory assessment of competency
Qualifications:
● Satisfactory completion of CMCF Medical Assistant Training Program
● Certified Medical Assistant preferred but not required
● Experience in a medical office desired
● Excellent customer service and phone communication skills
● Basic experience with computers
● Ability to manage time, multitask, and handle high-stress environments
Read LessPurpose: Establishing and standardizing systems and procedures for the distribution and use of
health information throughout the organization, coordinating and referral functions with all other
departments. Assists staff in clinics, corporate office, and residency office with clerical
assignments.
Responsibilities and Duties:
● Document of all patient care in electronic medical record (EMR)
● Complete patient paperwork including prior authorizations, home health paperwork,
medical supply paperwork, etc
● Respond to patient messages, schedule appointments and procedures
● Work through assigned tasks in EMR
● Obtain referral when scheduling with a specialist, Schedule all Doctor to Doctor referrals
and diagnostic testing for the patients within the time frame requested by the patient or
doctor
● Check insurance plans to ensure the doctor or facility is in network prior to scheduling
with a specialist or hospital for testing
● Obtain prior authorization on all high tech imaging services, surgical procedures, sleep
studies, and Psychological services. Some insurance will not require but an attempt
must be made. Always obtain the name of the insurance representative. If an
authorization is not required ask for a reference number for the call
● Obtain detailed benefit coverage for psychological services, dietary services, surgical
procedures, global maternity, injections, and sleep studies with all insurances.
● Obtain a name and reference number for the benefits quoted
● Generate diagnostic orders and fax to the relevant imaging facility
● Notify patients of their scheduled appointments
● Demonstrate excellent organizational skills
● Responds to Medical records, medication prior authorizations, and paperwork for All
clinical sites
● Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, work on clinical tasks, including Athena
buckets
● Distribute records into patient charts in Athena
● Fax records via Athena Fax
● Other tasks as assigned by Nurse Manager
● Physical Location will be at the Brent Bank Building***
Qualifications:
● Time Management
● Organization
● Attention to Detail
● Quality Focus
● Professionalism
● Productivity
● Thoroughness
● Deadline-Oriented
● Internal Communications
● Reporting Skills
Skills/Knowledge Requirements:
● Knowledge of medical terminology
● Ability to organize and process work efficiently
● Proficiency in computer programs and applications
● Ability to independently assume other responsibilities in addition to routine duties
● Must be a team player and self-motivator
● Ability to communicate clearly
● Ability to use EMR software and basic office software
● Accuracy and thoroughness in detail intensive tasks
● Strong written and verbal communication skills
● Strong customer service skills
Read LessMedical Assistant
Reports to Office Manager
Background: Cahaba Medical Care Foundation is a community health center organization providing medical, pharmacy, dental, and behavioral health services to diverse underserved communities in Jefferson, Bibb, Perry, and Chilton counties. We are a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home and Joint Commission accredited organization, committed to increasing integration and coordination of behavioral health and primary care. This is an exciting, fast paced practice with a strong mission and commitment to providing high quality care.
Purpose: To assist the providers as well as the other nursing staff and medical assistants in providing efficient and high quality patient care.
Travel may be required from time to time to complete assigned responsibilities.
Principle Responsibilities:
● Triage patients and take vital signs
● Document all patient care in electronic medical record (EMR)
● Complete patient paperwork including prior authorizations, home health paperwork, medical supply paperwork, etc.
● Assist provider with:
○ Performing exams, invasive procedures and minor surgeries
○ Ordering standard laboratory tests for chronic disease visits
○ Completing quality management in EMR
○ Reconciling medications and allergies for each patient at each clinical encounter
○ E-prescribing medications once the appropriate changes to the medicines have been made by the provider.
● Schedule consultation appointments or imaging appointments for patients
● Prepare patients for examination or procedures
● Set up for procedures
● Respond to patient messages, schedule appointments and procedures
● Clean and stock rooms, and update inventory records
● Administer medications and vaccines upon satisfactory assessment of competency
● Perform patient tests and screenings, including x-rays, upon satisfactory assessment of competency
● Perform waived laboratory testing as ordered by physician upon satisfactory assessment of competency
● Remove sutures or staples from superficial wounds, as well as casts, splints, and other external devices.
● Work through assigned tasks in EMR
● Communicate with other physician offices, patients, and other ancillary health care offices like pharmacies at the direction of the providers
Additional Responsibilities for LPNs with active license:
● Start IVs, upon satisfactory assessment of competency
Qualifications:
● Satisfactory completion of CMCF Medical Assistant Training Program
● Certified Medical Assistant preferred but not required
● Experience in a medical office desired
● Excellent customer service and phone communication skills
● Basic experience with computers
● Ability to manage time, multitask, and handle high-stress environments
Purpose: Provide social services case management to patients in order to connect patients with resources available through CMCF programs or community partners.
Responsibilities:
Administration of the Sliding Fee discount program, in coordination with the billing office, including the uninsured / sliding scale fee payment plans/hardship program
Assisting the front office staff to identify all uninsured patients and other patients in need of the Sliding Fee Discount program.
Assisting billing staff in identifying patients who are eligible for insurance (Medicaid, Medicare) and assist patients in walking through the enrollment process
Assist with patient care planning including helping providers create individualized care plans to address social determinants of health for chronic disease management through individual psychosocial assessment and social service interventions.
Provide case management regarding available charity care programs to assist patients in obtaining additional/specialty medical care, such as Bibb Charity Care, UAB Charity Care, Cooper Green and Project Access
Assisting providers during clinic / patient care hours with ongoing social issues affecting the patients’ well-being including financial problems, housing issues, and other community resource needs.
Maintain an active list of community resources in the area serving to use as a resource for patients
Assisting clinic and staff and patients with problems in obtaining needed medications through enrollment in Patient Assistance Programs for medications and researching other options for low cost medications
Management of the transportation program for CMCF patients for CMC related appointment assistance. Also assess and provide patients resources for additional transportation resources as available in the area the patient resides.
Provides crisis intervention services to patients in need
Refers clients to appropriate community resources and advocates for patients by contacting these agencies when necessary on the patient’s behalf in coordination with the County and State in dealing with potential issues of abuse or misuse
Complete training processes to become a Certified Application Counselor with the Marketplace and Medicaid
Working with the RN / QIO on Case Management / Registry Management for patients
Assist agency and social service team in any efforts regarding fundraising, community development or outreach
Any other duties as assigned by the Social Service Coordinator
Required Skills:
Bachelors’ Degree in Social Work
Social Work License or plan to obtain license (must be, at a minimum, registered with the Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners)
Knowledge of behavioral health and social work concepts
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
Strong computer and internet research skills, including high comfort level with office software products (such as Google Apps, Microsoft Office, Adobe)
Ability to work well with various levels of internal management and staff as well as outside vendors and clients
High level of flexibility and willingness to help with the daily tasks
past experience with the criminal justice system is preferred
Position: Office Manager/RN
Reports to: Director of Primary Care Services
The Office Manager handles the overall supervision of the daily operations of patient services in a single office. The Office Manager helps maintain a cooperative relationship with all staff at CMCF, fulfills responsibilities as outlined below and generally manages all daily office functions and duties performed.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Promt, regular attendance at the clinic.
Communicates daily with CNO regarding clinic operations, issues, human resources and patient satisfaction initiatives
Coordinates the basic administrative operations of the medical clinic including managing clinical and front office staff
Manages daily patient concerns and complaints and resolves patient satisfaction issues when possible; alerts CXO of patient concerns when appropriate and works with CXO to implement solutions for trends in patient complaints
Assists with data gathering and analysis for improving clinic operations and clinical quality
Manages latter portion of training for new medical assistants and receptionists
Performs employee reviews for direct reports at a minimum one time per year.
Identifies and reports facility maintenance issues
Assists with daily clinic schedules
Ensures that all equipment, supplies and medications are properly stocked, stored, and logged (as applicable) for the care of patients at clinic site. Coordinates with Inventory Clerk regarding clinic and office supplies.
Communicates with Community Development Coordinator regarding suggestions for advertising through various forms of media for the clinic
Monitors and approves time and attendance and paid time off for office staff
Manages the clinical team’s daily workflow to achieve clinical disease management and prevention priorities, utilizing quality management tab in the EMR and delegating tasks as appropriate to care team members.
Communicates normal and abnormal lab results to patients and provides appropriate patient education and the treatment plan as outlined by the provider.
Triages patient phone calls for providers and helps with medication refills or other patient requests, directs the assessment of urgent patients who present to the clinic in person or via phone.
Assist providers in direct patient care including medication reconciliation, medication counseling, chronic disease counseling, preventative health maintenance measures, and coordination of care with referral physicians
Provides nursing care for patients per protocols and as directed by the provider such as: IV infusions, medication injections, wound care and dressing changes, assisting in procedures, and diabetes and other chronic disease patient education.
Monitors EMR “Needs followup” bucket and follow up with patients and / or referral centers / physicians as needed (i.e., reschedule patients with chronic diseases with missed appointments, following up results or consult notes from physician referrals, reschedule missed imaging or referral appointments).
Monitors clinical quality measures at the nursing staff level, identifying opportunities for improvement and helping to implement strategies accordingly.
Participates in regular supervision of nursing and medical assistant staff and leads team meetings with reports to the Medical Director of ways to improve patient flow, patient satisfaction, and clinical quality of care.
Coordinates periodic clinical training , i.e. in-services, for medical assistants
Manages process for results reporting to the State and other agencies as required by law or directive
Oversees clinical aspect of tracking/ensuring management of positive or abnormal results (mammograms, paps, STD, etc.) in cooperation with CRNP. Manages process for sending lab letters to patients for normal or abnormal labs and sending letters to patients who have no-showed for appointments
Manages and coordinates insurance annual physical appointments (Healthspring 360s, Blue advantage P2Q forms, etc)
Oversees chronic disease registries to ensure that all patients are receiving high quality chronic disease management with in-house provider visits.
Assists CNO in investigations of assigned clinical incident reports, including coordinating a root cause analysis as needed. After the investigation, responsibilities include working toward development of action plans and monitoring implementation and maintenance of the corrective actions at the nursing level.
Responsible for performing sterilization, as well as teaching and assessing competencies by staff to perform sterilization in compliance with protocols
Responsible for performing autoclave maintenance, as well as teaching and assessing competencies by staff to perform daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly maintenance in compliance with protocols
Responsible for performing high level disinfection, as well as teaching and assessing competencies by staff to perform high level disinfection in compliance with protocols
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from a 4 yr college or university, or at least 2 years experience in healthcare administration experience managing employees and HR issues
Experience in a medical clinic and / or FQHC
Person must be able to communicate well and professionally with staff, vendors, community partners, and patients
In offices that perform sterilization or high level disinfection, the office manager will complete training in either/both, as applicable, within 60 days of hire (or prior to the opening of the new office, if more than 60 days after hire)
Behavioral Health Consultant
Reports to Director of Behavioral Health
Background: Cahaba Medical Care Foundation is a community health center providing medical, pharmacy, dental, and behavioral health services to diverse underserved communities in Jefferson, Bibb, Perry, and Chilton counties. We are a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home and Joint Commission accredited organization, committed to increasing integration and coordination of behavioral health and primary care. This is an exciting, fast paced practice with a strong mission and commitment to providing high quality care.
Purpose: Provide behavioral health consultation to children, adolescents, adults, and families in order to improve psychosocial functioning.
Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of behavioral health clients.Provide effective treatment planning and assist clients in successfully achieving goals.Evaluate crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions.Actively participate in meetings that support Cahaba’s integrated healthcare model to provide comprehensive care for clients.Assist in the detection of “at risk” patients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.Assist the primary care team in developing care management processes such as the use of guidelines, disease management techniques, case management, and patient education to improve self-management of chronic disease.Provide assessment, consultation, and brief intervention for psychological/psychiatric problems and/or disorders.Teach patients, families, and staff care, prevention, and treatment enhancement techniques.Monitor the site’s behavioral health program, identifying problems related to patient services and making recommendations for improvement.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:
Education/Experience: Masters Degree in Social Work or CounselingComputer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software.Certificates and Licenses: Licensed in the State of Alabama as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Associate Licensed Counselor (ALC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); or if unlicensed, under the supervision of a LICSW, LPC, or PhD; unlicensed individuals must be registered with the Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners.Requirements:
Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions. Ability to work through brief patient contacts and make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions.Should be comfortable with the pace of primary care, working with an interdisciplinary team, and have strong communication skills.Good knowledge of psycho-pharmacologyAbility to design and implement clinical pathways and protocols for the treatment of selected chronic conditions. past experience with the criminal justice system is preferred Read Less