Performs those duties which assist the dental director, dentists, and hygienists in the care and treatment of patients. Performs duties in the field of reception, chairside assisting, inventory and records.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Achieve Results
1. Ensure the safe, productive, and efficient operation of the dental clinic through timely and attentive administrative and clinical support (as authorized or licensed).
2. Ensure all patients enjoy a positive experience, treated with the care and compassion expected.
3. Ensure all patient records and related documents are managed and maintained timely, accurately, and consistent with all HIPAA and related regulations and requirements.
Operational Excellence
4. Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes, and related duties complies with all regulatory and accreditation standards, as well as clinic policies and procedures.
Relationships
5. Develop favorable relationships with all patients. Instruct patients and their family members training and /or information related to in-home care as appropriate.
6. Develop and ensure ongoing, positive relationships and collaboration with dentists, registered dental hygienists, residents, administrative and clinic operations staff.
7. Ensure the success of each clinic operation through collaborative support and working relationships with all clinic operations staff.
Stewardship and Professionalism
8. Uphold and consistently represent the values and mission of the organization at all times. Represent the organization in a highly professional manner at all times.
9. Ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures.
PRIMARY TASKS & DUTIES:
• Assists the dentists and hygienists in chairside procedures routinely done in a general dental practice.
• Responsible for preparation and setting up of instruments, materials, and equipment necessary for each procedure.
• Responsible for the sterilization of instruments, and the cleaning and routine maintenance of equipment and work areas.
• Schedules patients as needed, does routine reception work as needed.
• Accurately records information on patient records.
• Helps implement the processing of encounters and billing and bookkeeping procedure.
• Helps to identify related medical and/or social problems.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and materials as well as maintaining thorough and accurate documentation of inventory.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ KEY COMPETENCIES
• Demonstrate a high level of skill at building relationships and customer service.
• Demonstrate interpersonal savvy and influence skills in managing difficult clients and patients. Ability to work with a diverse, sometimes difficult and demanding patient population.
• Read, write, and maintain patient records and related administrative documentation.
• Knowledge and ability to use requisite tools, systems, technology and equipment in the collection of patient data.
• Utilize computers in the collection, management, and reporting of patient records.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Non-essential Functions: Supports to organization as needed.
Position requirements / Job qualifications:
Education
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate of Completion for Dental Assistant Studies, preferred
• Valid CPR/BLS certificate.
Experience
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective communication with patients and coworkers.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with patients and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and maintain chart, records, logs, and reports.
• Demonstrated success with clear thinking and ability to reorganize as needed.
• Demonstrated success in working independently, prioritization and problem solving.
• Demonstrated success in organization abilities.
• Demonstrated success in computer skills including ability to use computer for scheduling and reasonable keyboard skills.
• Demonstrated success and experience with direct patient services and the proper knowledge and use of dental devices and sterilization equipment.
Physical/mental demands: The physical/mental demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance on two feet, stoop, kneel, crouch, or reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Mental demands include the ability to learn, adapt to changes, and become proficient quickly, pay close attention to details, courteous and professional demeanor, ability to deal with stress of meeting deadlines and adhere to company policies and procedures.)
OSHA BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN CLASSIFICATION:
☒Category I: Job classification includes ALL employees who have occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (blood or body fluids) while performing their job duties.
☐Category II: Job classification includes employees who are likely to have SOME occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens because Category I tasks may occasionally be required.
☐Category III: Job Classification includes those employees who perform jobs and tasks where NO CONTACT with blood borne pathogens occurs and Category I and Category II tasks ARE NOT a condition of employment.
Read LessPerforms those duties which assist the dental director, dentists, and hygienists in the care and treatment of patients. Performs duties in the field of reception, chairside assisting, inventory and records.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Achieve Results
1. Ensure the safe, productive, and efficient operation of the dental clinic through timely and attentive administrative and clinical support (as authorized or licensed).
2. Ensure all patients enjoy a positive experience, treated with the care and compassion expected.
3. Ensure all patient records and related documents are managed and maintained timely, accurately, and consistent with all HIPAA and related regulations and requirements.
Operational Excellence
4. Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes, and related duties complies with all regulatory and accreditation standards, as well as clinic policies and procedures.
Relationships
5. Develop favorable relationships with all patients. Instruct patients and their family members training and /or information related to in-home care as appropriate.
6. Develop and ensure ongoing, positive relationships and collaboration with dentists, registered dental hygienists, residents, administrative and clinic operations staff.
7. Ensure the success of each clinic operation through collaborative support and working relationships with all clinic operations staff.
Stewardship and Professionalism
8. Uphold and consistently represent the values and mission of the organization at all times. Represent the organization in a highly professional manner at all times.
9. Ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures.
PRIMARY TASKS & DUTIES:
• Assists the dentists and hygienists in chairside procedures routinely done in a general dental practice.
• Responsible for preparation and setting up of instruments, materials, and equipment necessary for each procedure.
• Responsible for the sterilization of instruments, and the cleaning and routine maintenance of equipment and work areas.
• Schedules patients as needed, does routine reception work as needed.
• Accurately records information on patient records.
• Helps implement the processing of encounters and billing and bookkeeping procedure.
• Helps to identify related medical and/or social problems.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and materials as well as maintaining thorough and accurate documentation of inventory.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ KEY COMPETENCIES
• Demonstrate a high level of skill at building relationships and customer service.
• Demonstrate interpersonal savvy and influence skills in managing difficult clients and patients. Ability to work with a diverse, sometimes difficult and demanding patient population.
• Read, write, and maintain patient records and related administrative documentation.
• Knowledge and ability to use requisite tools, systems, technology and equipment in the collection of patient data.
• Utilize computers in the collection, management, and reporting of patient records.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Non-essential Functions: Supports to organization as needed.
Position requirements / Job qualifications:
Education
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate of Completion for Dental Assistant Studies, preferred
• Valid CPR/BLS certificate.
Experience
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective communication with patients and coworkers.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with patients and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and maintain chart, records, logs, and reports.
• Demonstrated success with clear thinking and ability to reorganize as needed.
• Demonstrated success in working independently, prioritization and problem solving.
• Demonstrated success in organization abilities.
• Demonstrated success in computer skills including ability to use computer for scheduling and reasonable keyboard skills.
• Demonstrated success and experience with direct patient services and the proper knowledge and use of dental devices and sterilization equipment.
Physical/mental demands: The physical/mental demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance on two feet, stoop, kneel, crouch, or reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Mental demands include the ability to learn, adapt to changes, and become proficient quickly, pay close attention to details, courteous and professional demeanor, ability to deal with stress of meeting deadlines and adhere to company policies and procedures.)
OSHA BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN CLASSIFICATION:
☒Category I: Job classification includes ALL employees who have occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (blood or body fluids) while performing their job duties.
☐Category II: Job classification includes employees who are likely to have SOME occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens because Category I tasks may occasionally be required.
☐Category III: Job Classification includes those employees who perform jobs and tasks where NO CONTACT with blood borne pathogens occurs and Category I and Category II tasks ARE NOT a condition of employment.
Read Less"Description Summary:
Provide direct and appropriate clinical care and treatment to patients in specialty areas as assigned.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILTIES:
Achieve Results
1. Directly affect improvements in patient well-being through accurate and timely diagnosis and delivery of relevant, high quality medical care.
2. Ensure the delivery of competent, accurate, medical care and treatment to all patients as assigned.
3. Provide leadership and direction to non-physician clinic staff.
4. Effect overall clinic results.
5. Meet or exceed all measurable standards of care, including overall clinical, quality, and productivity goals.
6. Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and appropriate confidentiality with patient charting and related recordkeeping and administrative functions as assigned.
Operational Excellence
7. Ensure the delivery of all medical treatment and care is consistent with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including clinical policies and quality initiatives.
8. Understand and ensure all practices and procedures related to the delivery of medical services are consistent with contracted protocols and procedures.
Relationship Management
9. Develop and ensure favorable relationships with all patients and their families.
10. Achieve commitments from patients to adhere to an effective plan of care, and ensure all patient services are delivered in a caring and professional manner.
11. Develop and ensure ongoing, positive relationships and collaboration with other physicians, nurses, administrative and clinic operations staff.
12. Ensure the success of each clinic operation through collaborative support and working relationships with all clinic operations staff.
Professionalism & Stewardship
13. Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent the organization in a highly professional manner at all times.
14. Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization.
Leadership
15. As assigned by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) can supervise, lead and direct the work of Nurse Practioners, Physician Assistants, Mid-Level Providers, externs, interns and any other support staff assigned.
16. Supervise new and less experienced medical Providers on their job duties.
17. Assist CMO in recruiting, performance evaluation, retention and employee coaching activities.
18. Assist CMO in developing divisional orientations and job training programs for new hires.
19. Assist CMO in providing direct patient care and services in the assigned unit.
20. Assist to monitor patients throughout the shift and report any emergencies to physicians promptly.
21. Assist to address patient complaints in a timely fashion to ensure patient satisfaction.
22. Assist to serve as a resource in interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care.
Major Tasks & Duties:
• Comprehensive physical assessment; evaluating, diagnosing, and treating new and existing patient's medical conditions.
• Initiating and interpreting labs and x-ray studies including CTs & MRIs.
• Performing medical procedures.
• Prescribing and referring patients for specialized consultation.
• Write/Dictate progress notes on patients' charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed.
• Conducting follow-up patient care.
• Providing health education to patients and families.
• Supervising and/or coordinating the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic.
• Teaching and training illness prevention.
• Actively participate in community health education.
• Performing emergency lifesaving procedures in cases such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or similar emergencies.
• Are among front line medical providers in emergency disaster services.
Essential Functions/Key Competencies:
• Demonstrate a high level of skill at building relationships and customer service.
• Demonstrate interpersonal savvy and influence skills in managing difficult clients and patients.
• Demonstrate high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of medicine and associated charting requirements.
• Requisite skills and ability to perform certain medical tasks as assigned.
• Demonstrate a high level of problem solving skill to better serve patients and staff.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to utilize computers for data entry and information retrieval.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to implement, and evaluate operational and administrative processes.
Non-essential Functions:
• Supports the organization as needed.
Position requirements / Job qualifications:
Education and Training:
• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited educational institution supplemented by completion of a one-year internship and residency in an approved hospital; and Board Certified or Board Eligible in the field of medical specialty;
• Valid license to practice medicine in the US Virgin Islands. Current CPR (BLS), ACLS and or PALS as warranted by specialty. Current DEA Certificate.
Professional:
• Demonstrated expertise in relevant medical practices, protocol, trends and best practices in clinical areas assigned.
• Demonstrated knowledge and success in effecting overall clinical operations.
• Experience/Knowledge of all federal, state and local regulations and standards associated with the delivery of care in a community health center environment.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and emergency situations successfully.
• Proficiency in knowledge of office management, use of computer, software packages, and office machines.
Physical/mental demands:
• Occasional lifting of 40 – 50 lbs and pushing of 5-20 lbs
• Sitting, standing and walking approximately 80% of the time
• A medium to high level of manual dexterity required
• Bending and reaching approximately 20% of the time
• Normal accessibility and mobility throughout the region required
• Normal overtime/extended work hours
Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure Classification:
X Category I: Job classification includes ALL employees who have occupational exposure *to blood borne pathogens* (blood or body fluids) while performing their job duties.
Category II: Job classification includes employees who are likely to have SOME occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens because Category I tasks may occasionally be required.
Category III: Job classification includes those employees who perform jobs and tasks where NO CONTACT with blood borne pathogens occurs and Category I and Category II tasks ARE NOT a condition of employment.
"
"Description Summary:
Provide direct and appropriate clinical care and treatment to patients in specialty areas as assigned.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILTIES:
Achieve Results
1. Directly affect improvements in patient well-being through accurate and timely diagnosis and delivery of relevant, high quality medical care.
2. Ensure the delivery of competent, accurate, medical care and treatment to all patients as assigned.
3. Provide leadership and direction to non-physician clinic staff.
4. Effect overall clinic results.
5. Meet or exceed all measurable standards of care, including overall clinical, quality, and productivity goals.
6. Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and appropriate confidentiality with patient charting and related recordkeeping and administrative functions as assigned.
Operational Excellence
7. Ensure the delivery of all medical treatment and care is consistent with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including clinical policies and quality initiatives.
8. Understand and ensure all practices and procedures related to the delivery of medical services are consistent with contracted protocols and procedures.
Relationship Management
9. Develop and ensure favorable relationships with all patients and their families.
10. Achieve commitments from patients to adhere to an effective plan of care, and ensure all patient services are delivered in a caring and professional manner.
11. Develop and ensure ongoing, positive relationships and collaboration with other physicians, nurses, administrative and clinic operations staff.
12. Ensure the success of each clinic operation through collaborative support and working relationships with all clinic operations staff.
Professionalism & Stewardship
13. Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent the organization in a highly professional manner at all times.
14. Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization.
Leadership
15. As assigned by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) can supervise, lead and direct the work of Nurse Practioners, Physician Assistants, Mid-Level Providers, externs, interns and any other support staff assigned.
16. Supervise new and less experienced medical Providers on their job duties.
17. Assist CMO in recruiting, performance evaluation, retention and employee coaching activities.
18. Assist CMO in developing divisional orientations and job training programs for new hires.
19. Assist CMO in providing direct patient care and services in the assigned unit.
20. Assist to monitor patients throughout the shift and report any emergencies to physicians promptly.
21. Assist to address patient complaints in a timely fashion to ensure patient satisfaction.
22. Assist to serve as a resource in interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care.
Major Tasks & Duties:
• Comprehensive physical assessment; evaluating, diagnosing, and treating new and existing patient's medical conditions.
• Initiating and interpreting labs and x-ray studies including CTs & MRIs.
• Performing medical procedures.
• Prescribing and referring patients for specialized consultation.
• Write/Dictate progress notes on patients' charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed.
• Conducting follow-up patient care.
• Providing health education to patients and families.
• Supervising and/or coordinating the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic.
• Teaching and training illness prevention.
• Actively participate in community health education.
• Performing emergency lifesaving procedures in cases such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or similar emergencies.
• Are among front line medical providers in emergency disaster services.
Essential Functions/Key Competencies:
• Demonstrate a high level of skill at building relationships and customer service.
• Demonstrate interpersonal savvy and influence skills in managing difficult clients and patients.
• Demonstrate high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of medicine and associated charting requirements.
• Requisite skills and ability to perform certain medical tasks as assigned.
• Demonstrate a high level of problem solving skill to better serve patients and staff.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to utilize computers for data entry and information retrieval.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to implement, and evaluate operational and administrative processes.
Non-essential Functions:
• Supports the organization as needed.
Position requirements / Job qualifications:
Education and Training:
• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited educational institution supplemented by completion of a one-year internship and residency in an approved hospital; and Board Certified or Board Eligible in the field of medical specialty;
• Valid license to practice medicine in the US Virgin Islands. Current CPR (BLS), ACLS and or PALS as warranted by specialty. Current DEA Certificate.
Professional:
• Demonstrated expertise in relevant medical practices, protocol, trends and best practices in clinical areas assigned.
• Demonstrated knowledge and success in effecting overall clinical operations.
• Experience/Knowledge of all federal, state and local regulations and standards associated with the delivery of care in a community health center environment.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and emergency situations successfully.
• Proficiency in knowledge of office management, use of computer, software packages, and office machines.
Physical/mental demands:
• Occasional lifting of 40 – 50 lbs and pushing of 5-20 lbs
• Sitting, standing and walking approximately 80% of the time
• A medium to high level of manual dexterity required
• Bending and reaching approximately 20% of the time
• Normal accessibility and mobility throughout the region required
• Normal overtime/extended work hours
Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure Classification:
X Category I: Job classification includes ALL employees who have occupational exposure *to blood borne pathogens* (blood or body fluids) while performing their job duties.
Category II: Job classification includes employees who are likely to have SOME occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens because Category I tasks may occasionally be required.
Category III: Job classification includes those employees who perform jobs and tasks where NO CONTACT with blood borne pathogens occurs and Category I and Category II tasks ARE NOT a condition of employment.
"
"Description Summary:
Provide direct and appropriate clinical care and treatment to patients in specialty areas as assigned.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILTIES:
Achieve Results
1. Directly affect improvements in patient well-being through accurate and timely diagnosis and delivery of relevant, high quality medical care.
2. Ensure the delivery of competent, accurate, medical care and treatment to all patients as assigned.
3. Provide leadership and direction to non-physician clinic staff.
4. Effect overall clinic results.
5. Meet or exceed all measurable standards of care, including overall clinical, quality, and productivity goals.
6. Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and appropriate confidentiality with patient charting and related recordkeeping and administrative functions as assigned.
Operational Excellence
7. Ensure the delivery of all medical treatment and care is consistent with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including clinical policies and quality initiatives.
8. Understand and ensure all practices and procedures related to the delivery of medical services are consistent with contracted protocols and procedures.
Relationship Management
9. Develop and ensure favorable relationships with all patients and their families.
10. Achieve commitments from patients to adhere to an effective plan of care, and ensure all patient services are delivered in a caring and professional manner.
11. Develop and ensure ongoing, positive relationships and collaboration with other physicians, nurses, administrative and clinic operations staff.
12. Ensure the success of each clinic operation through collaborative support and working relationships with all clinic operations staff.
Professionalism & Stewardship
13. Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent the organization in a highly professional manner at all times.
14. Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization.
Leadership
15. As assigned by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) can supervise, lead and direct the work of Nurse Practioners, Physician Assistants, Mid-Level Providers, externs, interns and any other support staff assigned.
16. Supervise new and less experienced medical Providers on their job duties.
17. Assist CMO in recruiting, performance evaluation, retention and employee coaching activities.
18. Assist CMO in developing divisional orientations and job training programs for new hires.
19. Assist CMO in providing direct patient care and services in the assigned unit.
20. Assist to monitor patients throughout the shift and report any emergencies to physicians promptly.
21. Assist to address patient complaints in a timely fashion to ensure patient satisfaction.
22. Assist to serve as a resource in interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care.
Major Tasks & Duties:
• Comprehensive physical assessment; evaluating, diagnosing, and treating new and existing patient's medical conditions.
• Initiating and interpreting labs and x-ray studies including CTs & MRIs.
• Performing medical procedures.
• Prescribing and referring patients for specialized consultation.
• Write/Dictate progress notes on patients' charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed.
• Conducting follow-up patient care.
• Providing health education to patients and families.
• Supervising and/or coordinating the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic.
• Teaching and training illness prevention.
• Actively participate in community health education.
• Performing emergency lifesaving procedures in cases such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or similar emergencies.
• Are among front line medical providers in emergency disaster services.
Essential Functions/Key Competencies:
• Demonstrate a high level of skill at building relationships and customer service.
• Demonstrate interpersonal savvy and influence skills in managing difficult clients and patients.
• Demonstrate high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of medicine and associated charting requirements.
• Requisite skills and ability to perform certain medical tasks as assigned.
• Demonstrate a high level of problem solving skill to better serve patients and staff.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to utilize computers for data entry and information retrieval.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to implement, and evaluate operational and administrative processes.
Non-essential Functions:
• Supports the organization as needed.
Position requirements / Job qualifications:
Education and Training:
• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited educational institution supplemented by completion of a one-year internship and residency in an approved hospital; and Board Certified or Board Eligible in the field of medical specialty;
• Valid license to practice medicine in the US Virgin Islands. Current CPR (BLS), ACLS and or PALS as warranted by specialty. Current DEA Certificate.
Professional:
• Demonstrated expertise in relevant medical practices, protocol, trends and best practices in clinical areas assigned.
• Demonstrated knowledge and success in effecting overall clinical operations.
• Experience/Knowledge of all federal, state and local regulations and standards associated with the delivery of care in a community health center environment.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and emergency situations successfully.
• Proficiency in knowledge of office management, use of computer, software packages, and office machines.
Physical/mental demands:
• Occasional lifting of 40 – 50 lbs and pushing of 5-20 lbs
• Sitting, standing and walking approximately 80% of the time
• A medium to high level of manual dexterity required
• Bending and reaching approximately 20% of the time
• Normal accessibility and mobility throughout the region required
• Normal overtime/extended work hours
Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure Classification:
X Category I: Job classification includes ALL employees who have occupational exposure *to blood borne pathogens* (blood or body fluids) while performing their job duties.
Category II: Job classification includes employees who are likely to have SOME occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens because Category I tasks may occasionally be required.
Category III: Job classification includes those employees who perform jobs and tasks where NO CONTACT with blood borne pathogens occurs and Category I and Category II tasks ARE NOT a condition of employment.
"
"Description Summary:
In this fast-paced environment, this role focuses on individual, family and group psychotherapy and counseling with children and/or adults. The position includes initial behavioral health in-takes and evaluations, management and coordination with community agencies, and may clinically supervise unlicensed staff or students.
Essential Functions:
Clinical
• Completes intakes for behavioral health; provide confidential, individual, group and family psychotherapy with children and/or adults in an outpatient clinic.
• Practices as part of an interdisciplinary, inter-professional team, accepting “warm hand offs” from primary care providers and other members of the health care team as well as reaching in to the patient population to identify patients potentially in need of behavioral health services as flagged by the BH clinical dashboard.
• Consults with providers within and outside the agency regarding the treatment plan and progress of the patients.
• Coordinates as needed with psychiatric consultants for diagnostic and consultative needs; refers as necessary for medication management.
• Attends clinical Team Meetings as assigned and Component Meetings.
• Attends clinical supervision.
• Meets productivity standards as outlined annually during employee’s performance appraisal review with a focus on quality clinical care.
• Meets Meaningful Use standards.
• Manages EHR
Administrative
• Completes all documentation required by state regulations, and FHC Behavioral Health department by laws in a timely manner, included by not limited to intake, prior authorization request, progress notes, treatment plan documentation, and discharge.
• Completes and locks all treatment notes no later than the end of the next business day.
• Completes reports as required for outside agencies such as HHS, Family Relations, probation, and others with appropriate releases signed by clients.
• Participates as a member of agency wide committees as assigned.
Non-essential Functions: Assist with any other duties as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Position requirements / Job qualifications:
Education and Training:
• Ph.D. /Psy.D, LCSW, LPC or LMFT degree. Licensed/Certified to practice in the U.S. Virgin Islands – Required. Current CPR (BLS) certificate
• Minimum of two years of experience with behavioral health and substance abuse counseling in an outpatient setting including experience with adults and children.
• Specifically, this role requires two solid years of working directly with our patient population in clinical therapy and substance abuse counseling: Assessment, demonstration of DSM-V recognition and expertise, implementation of evidence-based practice for individual, group, and family interventions.
• Theoretical orientation consistent with brief, problem-focused therapy.
• Reliable access to an automobile or reliable access to transportation to outside agency consults, meetings and home visits.
• Written and oral bilingual fluency in language spoken by patient population (for example, English/Spanish) preferred.
Skills and abilities: (language, mathematical, reasoning, etc.)
Physical/mental demands: The physical/mental demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance on two feet, stoop, kneel, crouch, or reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Mental demands include the ability to learn, adapt to changes, and become proficient quickly, pay close attention to details, courteous and professional demeanor, ability to deal with stress of meeting deadlines and adhere to company policies and procedures.)
Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure (Please Check One):
☐Category I: Job classification includes ALL employees who have occupational exposure* to blood borne pathogens* (blood or body fluids) while performing their job duties.
☒Category II: Job classification includes employees who are likely to have SOME occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens because Category I tasks may occasionally be required.
☐Category III: Job Classification includes those employees who perform jobs and tasks where NO CONTACT with blood borne pathogens occurs and Category I and Category II tasks ARE NOT a condition of employment.
"
"Description Summary:
In this fast-paced environment, this role focuses on individual, family and group psychotherapy and counseling with children and/or adults. The position includes initial behavioral health in-takes and evaluations, management and coordination with community agencies, and may clinically supervise unlicensed staff or students.
Essential Functions:
Clinical
• Completes intakes for behavioral health; provide confidential, individual, group and family psychotherapy with children and/or adults in an outpatient clinic.
• Practices as part of an interdisciplinary, inter-professional team, accepting “warm hand offs” from primary care providers and other members of the health care team as well as reaching in to the patient population to identify patients potentially in need of behavioral health services as flagged by the BH clinical dashboard.
• Consults with providers within and outside the agency regarding the treatment plan and progress of the patients.
• Coordinates as needed with psychiatric consultants for diagnostic and consultative needs; refers as necessary for medication management.
• Attends clinical Team Meetings as assigned and Component Meetings.
• Attends clinical supervision.
• Meets productivity standards as outlined annually during employee’s performance appraisal review with a focus on quality clinical care.
• Meets Meaningful Use standards.
• Manages EHR
Administrative
• Completes all documentation required by state regulations, and FHC Behavioral Health department by laws in a timely manner, included by not limited to intake, prior authorization request, progress notes, treatment plan documentation, and discharge.
• Completes and locks all treatment notes no later than the end of the next business day.
• Completes reports as required for outside agencies such as HHS, Family Relations, probation, and others with appropriate releases signed by clients.
• Participates as a member of agency wide committees as assigned.
Non-essential Functions: Assist with any other duties as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Position requirements / Job qualifications:
Education and Training:
• Ph.D. /Psy.D, LCSW, LPC or LMFT degree. Licensed/Certified to practice in the U.S. Virgin Islands – Required. Current CPR (BLS) certificate
• Minimum of two years of experience with behavioral health and substance abuse counseling in an outpatient setting including experience with adults and children.
• Specifically, this role requires two solid years of working directly with our patient population in clinical therapy and substance abuse counseling: Assessment, demonstration of DSM-V recognition and expertise, implementation of evidence-based practice for individual, group, and family interventions.
• Theoretical orientation consistent with brief, problem-focused therapy.
• Reliable access to an automobile or reliable access to transportation to outside agency consults, meetings and home visits.
• Written and oral bilingual fluency in language spoken by patient population (for example, English/Spanish) preferred.
Skills and abilities: (language, mathematical, reasoning, etc.)
Physical/mental demands: The physical/mental demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance on two feet, stoop, kneel, crouch, or reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Mental demands include the ability to learn, adapt to changes, and become proficient quickly, pay close attention to details, courteous and professional demeanor, ability to deal with stress of meeting deadlines and adhere to company policies and procedures.)
Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure (Please Check One):
☐Category I: Job classification includes ALL employees who have occupational exposure* to blood borne pathogens* (blood or body fluids) while performing their job duties.
☒Category II: Job classification includes employees who are likely to have SOME occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens because Category I tasks may occasionally be required.
☐Category III: Job Classification includes those employees who perform jobs and tasks where NO CONTACT with blood borne pathogens occurs and Category I and Category II tasks ARE NOT a condition of employment.
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Description Summary:
Provide direct and appropriate clinical care and treatment to patients in specialty areas, as assigned. The Obstetrician Gynecologist’s primary responsibilities include examining patients, diagnosing medical problems and treating various illnesses and diseases. The Obstetrician-Gynecologist will assist with maintaining and developing the patient service of FHC. There is also scope to bring or develop a further sub-specialty interest to complement existing expertise within the facility. There is also the opportunity to develop new and innovative services and this is actively encouraged and supported.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
To have responsibility for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations. To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity. To work in accordance with the Health Practice Commission’s policy to eliminate unlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery. To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant policies and professional codes and to maintain registration where this is a requirement of the role. Diagnose the patients and identify their problems from the diagnostic tests as well as note down the symptoms patients are experiencing. Conduct research and examine the symptoms to give proper medications and dosage assistance to the patients.Perform routine office-based obstetric and gynecological procedures including colposcopy and endometrial biopsies, etc.Determine and implement appropriate courses of treatment.Provide treatment plans and prescribe medications for issues/diseases of the female organs. Provide care and treatment during prenatal and postnatal periods.Monitor results of treatment; changing as necessary.Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.Confer with student and resident physicians and other professional and support staff regarding care and treatment of patients and assists/mentors them in management of illness; serves as a resource to resolve patient/family concerns.Monitor and ensures compliance with clinical evidence-based guidelines for adult and pediatric health careProfessionalism & Stewardship
Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct, and communications represent the organization in a highly professional manner at all times.Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization.Leadership
The Medical Doctor on-site provides direction and supervision of mid-level Providers, as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer and performs evaluations.Assist CMO to supervise Providers in rotation or Internships, as assigned.Major Tasks & Duties:
Comprehensive physical assessment; evaluating, diagnosing, and treating new and existing patient's medical conditions.Initiating and interpreting labs and x-ray studies including CTs & MRIs.Performing medical procedures.Prescribing and referring patients for a specialized consultation.Write/Dictate progress notes on patients' charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed.Conducting follow-up patient Providing health education to patients and families.Supervising and/or coordinating the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic.Teaching and training illnessActively participate in community health education.Performing emergency lifesaving procedures in cases such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or similar emergencies.Are among front-line medical providers in emergency disaster services.Essential Functions/Key Competencies:
Demonstrate a high level of skill at building relationships and customer Demonstrate interpersonal savvy and influence skills in managing difficult clients and Demonstrate a high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of medicine and associated charting requirements.Requisite skills and ability to perform certain medical tasks as assigned.Demonstrate a high level of problem-solving skill to better serve patients and Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to utilize computers for data entry and information Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to implement, and evaluate operational and administrative processes.Non-essential Functions:
Supports the organization as needed.Required Hours of Work:
The candidate will be required to work 40 hours per week, which will include a 1-hour lunch break per workday. Working hours will generally be Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, however, these are subject to change.
Position Requirements / Job qualifications:
Education and Training:
Medical degree from an accredited educational institution supplemented by completion of a one-year internship and residency in an approved hospital; and Board Certified or Board Eligible in the field of medical specialty;Completed residency training in OB/GYN at an ACGME accredited school.BC/BE a plusValid license to practice medicine in the US Virgin Islands. Current CPR (BLS), ACLS, and or PALS as warranted by Current DEA Certificate in the US Virgin Islands.Professional:Demonstrated expertise in relevant medical practices, protocol, trends and best practices in clinical areas assigned.Demonstrated knowledge and success in effecting overall clinical operations.Experience/Knowledge of all federal, state and local regulations and standards associated with the delivery of care in a community health center environment.Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and emergency situations successfully.Proficiency in knowledge of office management, use of computer, software packages, and office machines.Physical/mental demands:Occasional lifting of 40 – 50 lbs and pushing of 5-20 lbsSitting, standing and walking approximately 80% of the timeA medium to high level of manual dexterity requiredBending and reaching approximately 20% of the timeNormal accessibility and mobility throughout the region requiredNormal overtime/extended work hoursWork environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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In this fast-paced environment, this role focuses on individual, family and group psychotherapy and counseling with children and/or adults. The position includes initial behavioral health in-takes and evaluations, management and coordination with community agencies, and may clinically supervise unlicensed staff or students.
Essential Functions:
Clinical
• Completes intakes for behavioral health; provide confidential, individual, group and family psychotherapy with children and/or adults in an outpatient clinic.
• Practices as part of an interdisciplinary, inter-professional team, accepting “warm hand offs” from primary care providers and other members of the health care team as well as reaching in to the patient population to identify patients potentially in need of behavioral health services as flagged by the BH clinical dashboard.
• Consults with providers within and outside the agency regarding the treatment plan and progress of the patients.
• Coordinates as needed with psychiatric consultants for diagnostic and consultative needs; refers as necessary for medication management.
• Attends clinical Team Meetings as assigned and Component Meetings.
• Attends clinical supervision.
• Meets productivity standards as outlined annually during employee’s performance appraisal review with a focus on quality clinical care.
• Meets Meaningful Use standards.
• Manages EHR
Administrative
• Completes all documentation required by state regulations, and FHC Behavioral Health department by laws in a timely manner, included by not limited to intake, prior authorization request, progress notes, treatment plan documentation, and discharge.
• Completes and locks all treatment notes no later than the end of the next business day.
• Completes reports as required for outside agencies such as HHS, Family Relations, probation, and others with appropriate releases signed by clients.
• Participates as a member of agency wide committees as assigned.
Non-essential Functions: Assist with any other duties as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Position requirements / Job qualifications:
Education and Training:
• Ph.D. /Psy.D, LCSW, LPC or LMFT degree. Licensed/Certified to practice in the U.S. Virgin Islands – Required. Current CPR (BLS) certificate
• Minimum of two years of experience with behavioral health and substance abuse counseling in an outpatient setting including experience with adults and children.
• Specifically, this role requires two solid years of working directly with our patient population in clinical therapy and substance abuse counseling: Assessment, demonstration of DSM-V recognition and expertise, implementation of evidence-based practice for individual, group, and family interventions.
• Theoretical orientation consistent with brief, problem-focused therapy.
• Reliable access to an automobile or reliable access to transportation to outside agency consults, meetings and home visits.
• Written and oral bilingual fluency in language spoken by patient population (for example, English/Spanish) preferred.
Skills and abilities: (language, mathematical, reasoning, etc.)
Physical/mental demands: The physical/mental demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance on two feet, stoop, kneel, crouch, or reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Mental demands include the ability to learn, adapt to changes, and become proficient quickly, pay close attention to details, courteous and professional demeanor, ability to deal with stress of meeting deadlines and adhere to company policies and procedures.)
Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure (Please Check One):
☐Category I: Job classification includes ALL employees who have occupational exposure* to blood borne pathogens* (blood or body fluids) while performing their job duties.
☒Category II: Job classification includes employees who are likely to have SOME occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens because Category I tasks may occasionally be required.
☐Category III: Job Classification includes those employees who perform jobs and tasks where NO CONTACT with blood borne pathogens occurs and Category I and Category II tasks ARE NOT a condition of employment.
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Description Summary:
Provide direct and appropriate clinical care and treatment to patients in specialty areas, as assigned. The Obstetrician Gynecologist’s primary responsibilities include examining patients, diagnosing medical problems and treating various illnesses and diseases. The Obstetrician-Gynecologist will assist with maintaining and developing the patient service of FHC. There is also scope to bring or develop a further sub-specialty interest to complement existing expertise within the facility. There is also the opportunity to develop new and innovative services and this is actively encouraged and supported.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
To have responsibility for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations. To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity. To work in accordance with the Health Practice Commission’s policy to eliminate unlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery. To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant policies and professional codes and to maintain registration where this is a requirement of the role. Diagnose the patients and identify their problems from the diagnostic tests as well as note down the symptoms patients are experiencing. Conduct research and examine the symptoms to give proper medications and dosage assistance to the patients.Perform routine office-based obstetric and gynecological procedures including colposcopy and endometrial biopsies, etc.Determine and implement appropriate courses of treatment.Provide treatment plans and prescribe medications for issues/diseases of the female organs. Provide care and treatment during prenatal and postnatal periods.Monitor results of treatment; changing as necessary.Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.Confer with student and resident physicians and other professional and support staff regarding care and treatment of patients and assists/mentors them in management of illness; serves as a resource to resolve patient/family concerns.Monitor and ensures compliance with clinical evidence-based guidelines for adult and pediatric health careProfessionalism & Stewardship
Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct, and communications represent the organization in a highly professional manner at all times.Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization.Leadership
The Medical Doctor on-site provides direction and supervision of mid-level Providers, as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer and performs evaluations.Assist CMO to supervise Providers in rotation or Internships, as assigned.Major Tasks & Duties:
Comprehensive physical assessment; evaluating, diagnosing, and treating new and existing patient's medical conditions.Initiating and interpreting labs and x-ray studies including CTs & MRIs.Performing medical procedures.Prescribing and referring patients for a specialized consultation.Write/Dictate progress notes on patients' charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed.Conducting follow-up patient Providing health education to patients and families.Supervising and/or coordinating the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic.Teaching and training illnessActively participate in community health education.Performing emergency lifesaving procedures in cases such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or similar emergencies.Are among front-line medical providers in emergency disaster services.Essential Functions/Key Competencies:
Demonstrate a high level of skill at building relationships and customer Demonstrate interpersonal savvy and influence skills in managing difficult clients and Demonstrate a high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of medicine and associated charting requirements.Requisite skills and ability to perform certain medical tasks as assigned.Demonstrate a high level of problem-solving skill to better serve patients and Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to utilize computers for data entry and information Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to implement, and evaluate operational and administrative processes.Non-essential Functions:
Supports the organization as needed.Required Hours of Work:
The candidate will be required to work 40 hours per week, which will include a 1-hour lunch break per workday. Working hours will generally be Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, however, these are subject to change.
Position Requirements / Job qualifications:
Education and Training:
Medical degree from an accredited educational institution supplemented by completion of a one-year internship and residency in an approved hospital; and Board Certified or Board Eligible in the field of medical specialty;Completed residency training in OB/GYN at an ACGME accredited school.BC/BE a plusValid license to practice medicine in the US Virgin Islands. Current CPR (BLS), ACLS, and or PALS as warranted by Current DEA Certificate in the US Virgin Islands.Professional:Demonstrated expertise in relevant medical practices, protocol, trends and best practices in clinical areas assigned.Demonstrated knowledge and success in effecting overall clinical operations.Experience/Knowledge of all federal, state and local regulations and standards associated with the delivery of care in a community health center environment.Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and emergency situations successfully.Proficiency in knowledge of office management, use of computer, software packages, and office machines.Physical/mental demands:Occasional lifting of 40 – 50 lbs and pushing of 5-20 lbsSitting, standing and walking approximately 80% of the timeA medium to high level of manual dexterity requiredBending and reaching approximately 20% of the timeNormal accessibility and mobility throughout the region requiredNormal overtime/extended work hoursWork environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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