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This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health everyone is a caregiver regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care academic excellence and leadingedge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16000 employees working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients community and each other. And everyone in their own unique way plays an important part every day.

Were Hiring for Support Roles!

Please join us for one of the following dates:

Virtual Events:

September 3rd 2024 from 10am 2pm and 3pm7pm

October 8th 2024 from 10am 2pm and 3pm7pm

November 12th 2024 from 10am 2pm and 3pm7pm

Positions available and qualifications:

PCA I:

Summary: Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse this position performs a variety of patient care activities to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients. Responsible to the Nurse Director and/or designee of the patient care unit assigned.

Residential Counselor I & II:

Summary: Functions as a member of the treatment team by assisting with the implementation of treatment services. This includes but is not limited to monitoring of daily patient activities assisting with direct client care documentation orientation of clients to the unit and ensuring that clients comply with all treatment groups and unit/program rules.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Residential Counselor I: Minimum of a high school diploma/GED/HiSet required.
2. Residential Counselor II: Requires a Bachelors degree; preferably in the field of psychology or human services
3. Must have a current valid USissued drivers license and a registered inspected and insured automobile for work related purposes including transporting clients in a personal vehicle or a company vehicle. except those working in Passages MYR Urgent Care Detox TSS and CSS.
4. Must be able to pass a CORI background check.
5. MYR Beryls House Faith House Orchard Street: Must be able to pass a CORI (Criminal Offender Background Check) and a DCF/CPS (Department of Families Adam Walsh/Child Protective Services background check)

Preferred:
1. Associates degree preferred.
2. Certification in addiction counseling or a minimum of 2 years experience in the substance abuse field is preferred.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Understanding of addiction and recovery.
2. Awake Overnight Residential Counselors: Must be able to remain awake and alert during the overnight shift to provide a safe and healthy environment for our staff and coworkers

Preferred:
1. Previous human services experience preferred.

Registration Representative:

Summary: Under the general direction of the Patient Access Manager and/or Director the Patient Registration Clerk performs a variety of registration duties. The Patient Registration Clerk provides access to healthcare by performing various duties in a professional and compassionate manner. Registration services includes registration of inpatient and outpatient service along with a wide variety of clerical and general administrative duties. Obtains and enters into the computerbased patient registration/scheduling system demographic insurance and other related patient information. General administrative duties include answering telephones assisting with patient wayfinding and providing estimates. Collects patient liabilities prior to or on the date of service as appropriate. Staff is instrumental in maintaining good interpersonal relationships with peers patients visitors physicians and ancillary personnel. Obtains patient and witness signatures for all paperwork including but not limited to Consent to Tret HIPAA Privacy Medicare Rights Important Message for Medicare Patient Rights etc. Is responsible for maintaining confidentiality of patient information.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. High school graduate or GED required.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Customer service experience required.
2. Receives on the job training under close supervision.

Preferred:
1. Previous clerical and Meditech experience desirable but not required.
2. A good understanding ofmedical terminology helpful.

Project Worker:

Summary: Performs extensive cleaning duties. Applies knowledge of cleaning equipment and methods. Uses power buffers vacuums and other related duties for checkouts including sanitizing beds making beds cleaning patient rooms furniture and floors.

Position Qualifications:

Experience/Skills:

Required:
1. Ability to read write and follow simple English instruction.
2. 2 to 3 years experience as a Houseworker.
3. Employees must be at least 18 years of age to perform this role.

Financial Counselor:

Summary: Under the general direction of the Financial Counseling Supervisor/Manager and/or Financial Clearance Director the Financial Counselor (Certified Application Counselor) provides a key role in providing a health care coverage needs assessment with patients community applicants and family members. Determines eligibility for MassHealth Qualified Health Plans Childrens Health Insurance Health Safety net and any other coverage that they may qualify. Provides guidance and assistance to patients various internal UMass staff physician offices and thirdparty vendors regarding financial assistance programs.

Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. High School Graduate.
2. Certified Application Counselor (CAC)certification required within 45 days of hire as acondition of employment.
3. Completes annual recertification and all mandatory ongoing training provided by theMassachusetts online Learning Management System and complies with privacy andsecurity regulations that meet all federal program standards.

Preferred:
1. Associate or bachelors degree in Business Social Services or related field.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Previous experience in healthcare accounts receivable Financial Counseling medicalbilling or a related field.
2. Proficient dataentry and strong organization skills with attention to detail.
3. Effective communication and customer service skills both verbal and written.
4. Ability to use specialized applications software and computers systems for patientregistration and scheduling.
5. Ability to work independently with strong problem resolution skills.
6. Must provide own transportation.
7. Ability to prioritize and work in high volume fast paced teamoriented environment.
8. Ability to take directions and work independently.
9. English speaking reading and writing skills

Preferred:
1. Bilingual speaking reading.

Cook:

Summary: The cook position is responsible for the preparation storage and distribution of hot and cold food for the cafeteria patient meal service special functions and outside programs. Maintains high standards for sanitation in the production area. On a daily basis prepares assigned recipes in proper quantities meeting established standards to ensure the highest in customer satisfaction.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. High School degree or the equivalent
2. Must be able to read write and comprehend English
3. Must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. 2 years culinary food service training

Preferred:
1. 3 years institutional cooking experience preferably in a health care facility

Room Service Attendant:

Summary: Performs duties to ensure accurate and timely patient meal services including menu selection tray assembly and delivery of food to assigned patients. Serves as liaison between patients Nursing unit Dietitians Food Service staff and Food Service Management in the communication of patient special requests issues and concerns. Works as a cooperative team member in support of the established goals and objectives of the Food and Nutrition Services Department.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Preferred:
1. High School education or equivalent.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
2. Ability to read write and speak English.
3. Ability to perform multiple tasks under time constraints and constant interruption.
4. Basic knowledge of unit weights and measures and basic mathematical functions.

Preferred:
1. Prior experience in a patient care capacity strongly preferred.

Patient Observer:

Summary: The Patient Safety Observer is responsible to provide continuous safety observation of patients to which they are assigned. The primary function in this role is to ensure patient safety and comfort. As part of the care team the Patient Observer may be asked to participate in supporting the patients with their activities of daily living including but not limited to ambulating feeding and repositioning of patients as directed by nursing. The Patient Safety Observer may engage with the patients if appropriate and can use casual talk sensory box including cards coloring books games. All care is to be documented and communicated through report with the designated staff member. All issues/concerns are to be reported immediately to the licensed clinical charge person.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. CPR Certification within 6 months of hire.

Experience/Skills:
Preferred:
1. Previous position held in a healthcare setting preferred.

Unit Secretary:

Summary: Performs a variety of clerical activities necessary for the efficient functioning of patient care unit and related duties.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:
1. Equivalent to high school plus additional specialized training.
2. Knowledge of a variety of office procedures operation of office equipment such as computer.
Experience/Skills:

Required:
1. Ability to handle multiple priorities and effective communication.
2. 3 to 12 months experience.

Inpatient Coder:

Summary: The Inpatient Coder performs ICD10CM and PCS coding for inpatient Medicare and Commercial payers selecting the optimal DRG for optimal reimbursement and severity of illness. Adheres to the coding and billing regulations established by the American Hospital Association (AHA) American Medical Association (AMA) and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Effectively corresponds with physicians for clarification of diagnosis or procedures and assists with identifying and reporting quality assurance issues.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent and AHIMA Certification
2. RHIA RHIT or CCS certification

Preferred:
1. Associates degree with AHIMA Certification
2. 1 3 years experience in inpatient coding and DRG reimbursement

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Comprehensive Knowledge of Medical terminology.
2. Computer literacy and proficient with Windows applications.
3. Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
4. Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.
5. Excellent knowledge of Anatomy Physiology and ICD9CM and CPT4 coding. 6. Ability to problem solve organize and prioritize workload to meet TAT benchmarks.
7. In depth Knowledge of report writing and query building.
8. Comprehensive knowledge of billing practice and procedures.
9. Must maintain current knowledge of coding and billing practices through reading or newsletters publications and attendance at seminars.
10. Must maintain a positive attitude and professional manner
11. EDM Security Group assignment is EDMHIS Record Processing

Product Assistant:

Summary: Cleans prepares slices chops mixes seasons portions wraps and labels food products including but not limited to vegetables fruits salads sandwiches as well some hot food products. Portions desserts prepares and uses food garnishes.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

Experience/Skills:

Required:
1. Must be able to follow oral and written directions. Requires simple use of formulas and adjustable measuring instruments and graduates. Over 3 and up to and including 6 months training. Employees must be at least 18 years of age to perform this role.
Preferred:
1. Food production or food service experience preferred.

(HAC only) Current Basic Life Support Certification within 30 days of hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

Were striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health for our patients our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge Listen Communicate Be Responsive Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability gender identity and expression protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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