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1. Must be able to work effectively in a group situation.
2. Must be able to work within the organization to serve the needs of clients.
3. Excellent understanding of training methods used in working with individuals with a mental illness and/or a substance use disorder required.
4. Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
5. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBLITIES
1. Provide transportation for clients as needed.
2. Perform client front-desk registration process as assigned by supervisor.
3. Work assigned shifts, weekends, holidays, and overnight as scheduled.
4. Perform observation of clients as directed by your supervisor.
5. Assist in client education of symptoms and illness management as directed by supervisor.
6. Gain certification in the management of disruptive behaviors and de-escalation techniques.
7. Assist as needed in providing meals to clients.
8. Assist as needed in general cleaning at the Crisis Center.
9. Document all clinical notes in accordance with agency polices and within 24 hours.
10. Conduct client trainings as assigned by supervisor.
11. Maintain communication and awareness of current events by reading memos, e-mails, bulletin boards, and communication logs.
12. Work independently and/or with teams to complete assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner with minimum supervision.
13. Support Organizational Code of Conduct, Standards Compliance, HIPAA and Security Programs by ensuring job tasks are performed in a legal and ethical manner, assessing the work area for non-compliance and notifying the supervisor, manager, Executive Director or designee as appropriate, and maintaining training requirements and understanding that training is a required condition of employment.
14. Maintain the confidential nature of all client and Organization related activities by not divulging information outside the facility, discussing information within the facility on a need-to-know basis, acknowledging policy annually by signing confidentiality statement, and by referring media and general inquiries to the Executive Director.
15. Adhere to attendance and punctuality policy by allowing adequate time to arrive, clock-in and assume responsibilities at designated time, adhering to meal and break times and making timely requests for annual leave and reporting the need for sick leave in accordance with policy.
16. Comply with all standards related to safety and health by maintaining current TB Test, CPR/First Aid, CPI, and by reporting infections and on-the-job injuries in accordance with policy.
17. Identify opportunities for improving the quality of services provided by the department and the organization.
18. All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Operations Manager or Crisis Center Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Experience working with clients with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities preferred.
3. One (1) year experience in a mental health setting preferred.
4. Current Alabama driver's license and good driving record as defined by Indian Rivers’ policy.
5. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
WORKING CONDITIONS, HIPAA, OTHER GUIDELINES
Job Specifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.
HIPAA: Must be knowledgeable of and abide by HIPAA regulations with regard to protected health information as defined by HIPAA and IRMHC. Minimally accesses verbal, written, and /or electronic PHI, usually incidentally to an approved use and /or disclosure as pertains to client’s financial, demographic, and/or clinical data.
Working Conditions: Works in residential facilities; may require long hours. Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees, clients and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, computer, copier, multi-line phone and fax machine. Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds and negotiate several sets of stairs in an eight (8) hour shift. Some risk involved in the event of aggressive/out-of-control clients. Must possess a valid Alabama driver’s license.
Physical Requirements: The Physical Requirements described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform essential functions.
Physical presence onsite is essential. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.
Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Must possess a thorough understanding of the use of electronic health records and Microsoft Office programs.
2. Maintain office management of assigned administrative facility.
3. Must be able to deal with difficult situations appropriately, communicate appropriately, withstand continual deadlines, concentrate and maintain accuracy in spite of frequent interruptions.
4. Good organizational skills required.
5. Must be able to work effectively and cooperatively to facilitate a team model.
6. Must possess the ability to handle large quantities of documentation efficiently.
7. Must be able to understand the confidential nature of consumer information and abide by privacy policies.
8. Must be able to relate to clients and staff in a professional and effective manner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBLITIES
1. Cordially greet clients. Check the client in via the computer system: update client demographic information and obtain the client’s signature. Inform the appropriate staff member of waiting clients.
2. Obtain and enter all intake information for new clients in the computer system.
3. Obtain all financial information, including insurance information and proof of income, for new clients and scan documents into the computer system.
4. Verify Medicaid for all new clients. Complete the client’s financial eligibility set up in the computer system.
5. Ensure all administrative tasks essential to front desk operations are performed in an organized, efficient and timely manner, including answering the telephone, reception of clients and scheduling details.
6. Perform mail distribution duties as assigned.
7. Take payments and maintain accurate receipts for cash payments. Deliver money to Accounts Receivable or make bank deposits and forward deposit slips and receipts to Accounts Receivable.
8. Request records or lab results from other agencies as necessary.
9. Coordinate Patient Assistance Programs with eligible clients, including providing the client with the correct application, routing the application to the drug company, following up with the drug company, reordering the medication and picking up the medication as necessary.
10. Enter initial Substance Abuse client information into ASAIS system to obtain ASAIS ID as necessary.
11. Perform fire drills and other emergency drills as required.
12. Ensure the security of medical records.
13. Ensure that all safety, fire prevention and other procedures are followed by clients at all times.
14. Ensure that all assigned duties are implemented according to IRBH policies and procedures.
15. Ensure that all assigned duties are implemented according to Department of Mental Health policies and standards.
16. Support Organizational Code of Conduct, Standards Compliance, HIPAA and Security Programs by ensuring job tasks are performed in a legal and ethical manner, assessing the work area for non-compliance and notifying the supervisor, manager, Executive Director or designee as appropriate, and maintaining training requirements and understanding that training is a required condition of employment.
17. Maintain the confidential nature of all client and Organization related activities by not divulging information outside the facility, discussing information within the facility on a need-to-know basis, acknowledging policy annually by signing confidentiality statement, and by referring media and general inquiries to the Executive Director.
18. Adhere to attendance and punctuality policy by allowing adequate time to arrive, clock-in and assume responsibilities at designated time, adhering to meal and break times and making timely requests for annual leave and reporting the need for sick leave in accordance with policy.
19. Comply with all standards related to safety and health by maintaining current TB Test, CPR/First Aid, CPI, and by reporting infections and on-the-job injuries in accordance with policy.
20. Identify opportunities for improving the quality of services provided by the department and the organization.
21. Practice efficient time management skills.
22. All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or Crisis Center Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
2. Pleasant people skills required.
3. Thorough knowledge of electronic health record and word processing program required.
4. Must be able to prioritize and manage a variety of office functions.
5. Current Alabama driver's license and good driving record as defined by Indian Rivers’ policy.
6. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
WORKING CONDITIONS, HIPAA, OTHER GUIDELINES
Job Specifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.
HIPAA: Must be knowledgeable of and abide by HIPAA regulations with regard to protected health information as defined by HIPAA and IRBH. Minimally accesses verbal, written, and /or electronic PHI, usually incidentally to an approved use and /or disclosure as pertains to consumer’s financial, demographic, and/or clinical data.
Working Conditions: Works in general office environment; may require long hours. Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees, consumers and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, computer, copier, multi-line phone and fax
machine. Some risk involved in the event of aggressive/out-of-control consumers. Must possess a valid Alabama driver’s license.
Physical Requirements: The Physical Requirements described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform essential functions.
Physical presence onsite is essential. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.
Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Overview:
Responsible to complete all aspects of care for assigned patient load including evaluations, formulating plan of care, collaboration of care plans with patient/family/other disciplines, performing therapeutic interventions, education, and meeting all documentation requirements outlined in department

Responsibilities:
Review, collect and evaluate relevant clinical data.
Formulate and implement an appropriate patient care plan based on patient needs and best practice.
Collaborates and coordinates patients care plans with patient/family and other care providers.
Perform therapeutic procedures for clients as outlined in patient’s plan of care.
Participates in patient/family teaching.
Maintain clinical and professional competency.
Completes all documentation requirements in the established time frame.
Responsible for supervision of all care delivered by assistants or aides, communicating routinely as to patient needs/goals
Attends in service programs and departmental or hospital meetings.
Shares experience by mentoring students, new employees, volunteers and presenting in services.
Maintains involvement in department and hospital activities.
Provides feedback to the Manager.
May assist with staff competencies.
Assist in departmental planning, staff training, performance improvement, and clinical service development.
Assist with departmental productivity by fulfilling individual work responsibilities and reporting significant variances in patient volume that may require manager adjustments to staffing.

DCH Standards:
Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Current Alabama Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech & Language Pathology licensure Maintains active status with license in good standing with the state board or licensing agency. Can write legibly, speak and read English. Maintain current license in one of the previous listed clinical specialties. BLS Certification required.

WORK CONTEXT:
Must be able to analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals
Must be able to enter patient or treatment data into computers
Must be able to collaborate with others to plan or provide treatment
Must have normal vision and hearing or correctable to normal
Must be careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Must be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Must be pleasant with others on the job and display good nature, cooperative attitude.
Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing
Must be able to exert almost continual physical effort such as pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, lifting, and walking.
Exposure to human bodily fluids, disease, infection and hazardous materials may occur. Common protective or safety equipment may be required in job task.


PHYSICAL FACTORS:
Physical activities include: Talking, hearing, bending, twisting, walking, running, kneeling, crouching, stooping, crawling, climbing, balancing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, repetitive motion, standing, and/or using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.

Requirements:
PT/OT/Speech
Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.
Physical presence onsite is essential.

Radiology Technologist - Fayette, AL

Overview:
The radiologic technologist performs imaging procedures in their area of expertise.

Responsibilities:
1. Provides imaging services to patients of all ages, including neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric through knowledge of PACS.
2. Provides for safety for all radiology services to self, patient, and co-workers.
3. Understands and practices all AIDET principles.
4. Fulfills education requirements as established by ARRT, TJC, and DCH Health System
5. Administers contrast/medications to all assigned patients, according to policy and procedure.
6. Technologist may be rotated at the discretion of her/her supervisor through any modality where competency has been assessed. Included but not limited to: Nuclear Medicine, CT, MRI, Mammography, and Fluoroscopy.
7. Functions proficiently in specified area with little or no supervision.
8. Instructs and supervises student technologists as assigned.
9. Follows the established protocols to provide quality exams.
10. Takes responsibility for the care, cleaning and maintenance of equipment and supplies used in the imaging of all patients.
11. Works with other departments and personnel to provide appropriate and safe care to patients and families.
12. Provides assistance for patients and their families in the department and during transport as appropriate, including any observed needs of the patients
13. Must be efficient in the use of all transport equipment, office equipment and related material essential to good patient care and reports any problems when necessary
14. Takes responsibility to care, cleaning and maintenance of transport equipment used in the transport of patients
15. Takes responsibility for supplies used in transport of patients, i.e.) oxygen cylinders, warm blankets, etc.
16. The following are modality specific key responsibilities and essential functions not listed above.

Mammography:
Maintains personal qualifications as outlined by ACR/FDA/MQSA requirements; maintains quality control record.

MRI:
Must have enhanced knowledge in the area of MRI expertise and skills that are required for maintaining a safe MRI environment daily.
Follows scanning protocols, positions and screening of patients, emergency response to patient and equipment problems.

Nuclear Medicine:
He/she performs nuclear medicine imaging, dilution and uptake procedures. He/she performs quality and radiation control procedures dictated by departmental policy and state regulations.
Performs nuclear medicine procedures in accordance with the authorized users of the facility radioactive materials license.
Provides all quality control and documentation of assay, dispensation and disposal of radioactive materials.
Provides these elements as outlined in departmental policy and as dictated by the State of Alabama’s regulations for radioactive materials.

DCH Standards:
Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financials standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee handbook
Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patient/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures
All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
1.Graduate of JRCERT approved school of radiologic technology
2. Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in radiography. Certification must be obtained within one year of hire date.
3. BLS required.
4. Must be efficient in the use of all radiologic equipment, office equipment and related material essential to good patient care, imaging exams, processed film or files and reports any problems.
5. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Must possess the ability to perform the following: 

Communicate effectively (verbally, in writing, and electronically) with THA staff, Medical Staff, and other healthcare professionals.

Must be able to relate positively and professionally to patients, families and outside agencies and work cooperatively with co-workers, setting standards and examples for staff and others to follow. 

Maintain an active interest in professional organizations and continually strive to update department as appropriate. 

Must be of good moral character. 

Must have the ability to lead and manage. 

Willingness to work beyond normal working hours when necessary to effectively and efficiently perform duties, demonstrating commitment to organization and community.

Qualifications:

Must have completed a program of physical, occupational or speech therapy education appropriate for preparation as a clinician which is approved by the accreditation board. 

Must hold and maintain a current and valid license by the State of Alabama Board of Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy as a licensed clinician. 

Maintain CPR certification 

Supervisory experience is strongly preferred. 

Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in order to communicate effectively and tactfully with staff, vendors, and the general public.

Physical Requirements:

Perform all physical requirements of a full workday.
Cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position and set the proper example of such.
Must be in good general health and capable of maintaining regular attendance.
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics allowing all requirements of position be met effectively with support personnel and agencies.
Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this position with or without accommodation and be able to pass a post-employment exam, if required. 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Physical Therapy services by developing strategic objectives; providing services; directing staff.

Accomplish physical therapy human resource strategies by determining accountability; communicating and enforcing values, policies, and procedures; implementing recruitment selection, orientation, training, counseling, disciplinary, and communication programs; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation strategies; scheduling of staff to provide appropriate and adequate therapeutic and diagnostic services; generate and maintain job descriptions. 

Perform annual competency assessments; perform annual criteria-based Performance Evaluations; Ensure that staff are made aware of changes in any policy, procedure, or practice; endure that staff have had training and development in safety policy, procedure, and practices; Ensure that staff knows the Mission, Vision, Values, and Principals of the Tombigbee Healthcare Authority. 

Establish physical therapy operational strategies by evaluating trends; establishing critical measurements; determining production, productivity, quality, and patient-services strategies; resolving problems; performing all financial/budgetary operations analysis, perform cost containment and/or reductions; perform inventory control monitoring; payroll completion and monitoring to control overtime.

Provide physical therapy quality services by evaluating patient care protocols, establishing and maintaining departmental quality assurance program including monitoring of quality indicators, documenting actions taken to resolve problems, and reporting to Professional Standards in accordance with Whitfield Regional Hospital standards 

Perform other duties, responsibilities and activities as may be necessary or as directed by the Division Director of Clinical Services or the CEO/Administrator to accomplish the mission of the THA.

Medical Biller

Reports to Billing Supervisor

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: Generates revenue by entering charges, submitting claims to payers, posting
remits, working rejections, and reviewing/working accounts receivable; making payment arrangements; collecting accounts; monitoring and pursuing delinquent accounts.

This is a full-time position. Benefits include health and dental insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. This job requires the employee to work at a physical location in Bibb County, specifically in Centreville, Alabama.

Responsibilities & Duties
Enters charges daily. Submits claims to insurance companies and government entities (including Medicare and Medicaid). Posts remits as available. Works rejections and accounts receivable.
Collects delinquent accounts by establishing payment arrangements with patients; monitoring payments; following up with patients when payment lapses occur.
Maintains medicare bad-debt cost report by tracking billings; monitoring collections; compiling information.
Processes professional office visits and specialty services such as OB/GYN, surgical, and wound care: filing claims, posting payments, investigating delinquent balances, and otherwise maintaining patient accounts.
Maintains work operations by following policies and procedures; reporting compliance issues.
Maintains quality results by following standards and assures daily productivity through diligent work effort.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
Serves and protects the Foundation community by adhering to professional standards, Foundation policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and JCAHO standards.

Qualifications:
Required:
Time Management, Organization, Attention to Detail, Documentation Skills, Analyzing Information, General Math Skills, Resolving Conflict, Teamwork, Punctuality and Attendance, Proficient, accurate data entry, Customer service and effective, congenial phone skills, communicate professionally even in contentious situations.

Preferred:
1-2 years of recent medical billing experience
CH-CBS Certification (Community Health - Coding and Billing Specialist)
Functional with billing software and other internet applications

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MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN TRAINEE

Looking for a career that impacts the lives of others? We want you on our team! We are currently hiring Mental Health Technician Trainees at three state mental health psychiatric facilities (Bryce Hospital, Mary Starke Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Center or Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility) in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

THIS IS A DIRECT PATIENT CARE POSITION

The Mental Health Technician Trainee is a permanent full-time position with the Alabama Department of Mental Health. No examination is required. This is beginning-level work in training for the care, habilitation, and rehabilitation of persons with mental illness. Minimum qualifications are a high school diploma or GED. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY and on-the-job training is provided. Overtime required. Weekend and Holiday work is required on a rotational basis. Employees who are required to work a holiday will accrue that day for later use. Pre-employment background check and drug screen are required.

MINIMUM PAY AT APPOINTMENT:
$14.11/$16.11 depending on the shift worked*

MINIMUM PAY AFTER SIX (6) MONTHS:
$15.06/$17.06 depending on shift worked*

MINIMUM PAY AFTER TWELVE (12) MONTHS:
$16.05/$18.05 depending on shift worked*