Friday, October 30, 2020

COMC is Hiring a Chief Operations Officer!

COMC has more EXCITING news! Our health clinics at the Lake of the Ozarks are growing again! Our health clinic in Richland is looking to hire a Chief Operations Officer. Keep reading this week's blog for a complete job description and directions on how to apply.


Chief Operations Officer

Richland, MO • Administration

Description

Central Ozarks Medical Center (COMC) is excited to announce an opening for a Chief Operations Officer.  COMC is a non-profit, federally qualified health center that has served Pulaski, Laclede, Camden and Miller counties for over 40 years with clinics located in Richland, Camdenton, and Osage Beach Missouri.  COMC is looking for a team member who is a motivated, self-starter able to quickly adapt to new and changing conditions while maintaining a professional demeanor.  

Responsibilities:  The chief organizational officer (COO) reports to the Chief Executive Officer overseeing the day-to-day operations in support of the mission of COMC.  The position is responsible for leading the organizational initiatives to promote effective operations through ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations pertaining to health centers, and overseeing the development and implementation of organizational policy and procedures.  The COO is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating of organizational, policy and procedure.  The COO is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the development, section, implementation and utilization of the Center’s operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversees health center operations of all sites and services

• Established, maintains, and monitors all operational systems accordingly.

• Participates as a member of the Executive Management Team of COMC and serves on various committees and attends board meetings as requested. 

• Manages, coordinates and monitors the operational impact of the implementation and evaluation of all strategic initiatives. 

• Participates in annual budget planning and strategic planning

• Assists CEO with provider recruitment as needed.

• Direct supervision and evaluation of staff performance, in keeping with the organizational chart.

• Evaluates the operational feasibility of growth/collaboration opportunities and develops operational business plans.

• Manages/supervises the medical and dental programs as defined by the organizational chart.

• Supports the CEO with all construction/renovation projects, including the design phase of such projects.

• Directs and manages operations, maintains and ensures compliance with center’s policies and procedures.

• Develops and implements new policies and procedures, protocols, and standards for improving patient care, service delivery, and support operations.

• Monitors patient volume activity and quality of service to ensure efficient patient flow.

• Responsible for compliance with regulatory/accreditation agencies for patient care and operations management.

• Monitors center’s performance using acceptable standards to identify and correct deficiencies.

• Works closely with the CEO and Chief Finance Officer and has responsibility for identifying needs and assisting with grant writing functions when appropriate.

• Reports on the collection and transmittal of patient demographics, financials, diagnostics, and service/procedure information.

• In collaboration with the Chief Clinical Officer to ensure quality initiatives are implemented in the clinic.  Monitors and evaluates QA measures to improve performance.

• Accountable for clinical and clerical staff employee utilization and scheduling within the medical and behavioral health programs as defined in the organizational chart.

• Develops trainings and education for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the center as well as provides individuals with professional and personal growth with an emphasis on opportunities (where Possible) of individuals.

• Maintains professional growth and development through ongoing development seminars, workshops, and other resources.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications Requirements:  The COO should have experience in partnering with an executive team, and have a high level of written and oral communication skills.  Must have the ability to plan and organize work so as to meet deadlines.  

Education and/or experience:  The COO must have completed a Bachelors in the field Business Management, Health Care Management or have appropriate experience in related fields. Five years or greater experience in a Health Care environment is required.

Language Skills:  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or Board of Directors.

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to work with all accounting concepts and budget(s).  Ability to work with accounting concepts such as income and expense statements, budgets, and controls on cask such as into and out of the Center for deposit to the bank.

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Other Skills and Abilities:  Outgoing personality with strong professional and interpersonal skills.  Strong Communication Skills that include diplomacy and straight forward instruction.  Capacity to be a clear and concise trainer.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This includes moderate physical effort consisting of occasionally lifting or moving over 35 pounds of weight.

Travel Requirement: To fulfill the responsibility of the position travel to various areas of the region is required.  Employee must have valid Missouri driver’s license and availability of a motor vehicle.  Overnight travel may also be required in specific incidences of training, conferences, etc.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Knowledge of, and compliance with, HIPAA and 340B regulations is required.  Confidentiality of COMC proprietary information is mandatory.


Do You Know Someone Who Sounds Perfect For This Position?

If so, please refer them to the following link to apply for this job:

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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give us a call at the phone number listed below. You can also follow us on our social media channels listed below to stay up to date on our latest announcements, jobs we are hiring for, and health tips.


Central Ozarks Medical Center
Keeping Lack of Insurance From Being a Roadblock to Quality Healthcare

For Appointments Call

573.765.5141


Richland

573.302.7490


Osage Beach

573.346.4446


Camdenton

573.765.2510


Dental


Serving Camdenton, Laclede, Pulaski, and Miller Counties 

Friday, October 23, 2020

October 2020: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and our health clinics at the Lake of the Ozarks want to do everything we can to spread awareness about this. Keep reading this week's blog for a few important statistics concerning Breast Cancer that we found on BREASTCANCER.ORG. If you or someone you know is showing any sort of symptoms of breast cancer, contact your physician at the Lake of the Ozarks as soon as possible for a check-up. Central Ozarks Medical Center - It's not just about what we do, but how we do it that matters here.



BREAST CANCER STATISTICS FROM THE BREASTCANCER.ORG

About 1 in 8 U.S. women (about 12%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.

In 2020, an estimated 276,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 48,530 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer.

About 2,620 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in men in 2020. A man’s lifetime risk of breast cancer is about 1 in 883.

About 42,170 women in the U.S. are expected to die in 2020 from breast cancer. Death rates have been steady in women under 50 since 2007, but have continued to drop in women over 50. The overall death rate from breast cancer decreased by 1.3% per year from 2013 to 2017. These decreases are thought to be the result of treatment advances and earlier detection through screening.

For women in the U.S., breast cancer death rates are higher than those for any other cancer, besides lung cancer.

As of January 2020, there are more than 3.5 million women with a history of breast cancer in the U.S. This includes women currently being treated and women who have finished treatment.

Besides skin cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women. In 2020, it's estimated that about 30% of newly diagnosed cancers in women will be breast cancers.

In women under 45, breast cancer is more common in Black women than white women. Overall, Black women are more likely to die of breast cancer. For Asian, Hispanic, and Native-American women, the risk of developing and dying from breast cancer is lower. Ashkenazi Jewish women have a higher risk of breast cancer because of a higher rate of BRCA mutations.

Breast cancer incidence rates in the U.S. began decreasing in the year 2000, after increasing for the previous two decades. They dropped by 7% from 2002 to 2003 alone. One theory is that this decrease was partially due to the reduced use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) by women after the results of a large study called the Women’s Health Initiative were published in 2002. These results suggested a connection between HRT and increased breast cancer risk. In recent years, incidence rates have increased slightly by 0.3% per year.

Source: https://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/understand_bc/statistics



Need To Schedule Your Yearly Health Check-Up Still?

Contact Central Ozarks Medical Center today. We can be reached at the phone numbers listed on our website at www.CentralOzarks.org. You can also stay up to date on our latest announcements, events we are hosting, and health tips by following us on our social media channels listed below


Central Ozarks Medical Center
Keeping Lack of Insurance From Being a Roadblock to Quality Healthcare

For Appointments Call

573.765.5141


Richland

573.302.7490


Osage Beach

573.346.4446


Camdenton

573.765.2510


Dental


Serving Camdenton, Laclede, Pulaski, and Miller Counties 

Friday, October 16, 2020

COMC is Hiring an Electronic Health Records (EHR) Specialist!

Our health clinics at the Lake of the Ozarks are growing again! We are excited to announce that our health clinic in Richland, MO is hiring for an Electronic Health Records (EHR) Specialist! Keep reading this week's blog for a complete job description and a link to apply for the job. If you have any questions, please call us. Our phone numbers can be found on our website at www.CentralOzarks.org.



Electronic Health Records (EHR) Specialist

Richland, MO • Medical

Description

Responsibilities: This position is a part of the management team and supports information technology and management initiatives throughout the organization.  The health information manager is responsible for information systems workflow transformation, planning, testing, end user training, implementation, adoption, and support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage, and communicate with appropriate staff, all ECW system upgrades and downtime

• Troubleshoot daily system issues for staff

• Mapping to various outside reporting systems (i.e. DRVS, LabCorp)

• Serve on various committees related to ECW and/or projects 

• Manage all COMC provider and staff ECW licenses and build schedules

• Develop and utilize ECW custom report writing module

• Design and oversee COMC’s health information systems to ensure that they meet medical, legal and ethical standards. 

• Provide training to new staff and continuing training to all staff on EHR and other relevant software, including development of new and modification of existing training materials. 

• Assist Quality Director in managing reporting databases and design. 

• Serve as first point of contact for facility EHR issues or needs for referral to outside vendor.


Requirements

Qualifications Requirements:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or experience:   Associates degree with two to five years’ experience in the healthcare setting and with electronic health records. Social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethnically and economically diverse patient and employee base. Preferred: Bachelors Degree with two to five years’ experience with eClinicalWorks electronic health record. 

Language Skills:  Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers and regulatory agencies.

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to work with data analysis.

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  

Other Skills and Abilities:  Strong training and excellent customer service skills.  

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This includes moderate physical effort consisting of occasionally lifting or moving over 35 pounds of weight.

Travel Requirement: To fulfill the responsibility of the position travel to all COMC locations will be required.  Employee should have valid Missouri driver’s license. Overnight travel may also be required in specific incidences of training, conferences, etc.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Knowledge of, and compliance with, HIPAA and 340B regulations is required. The confidentiality of patient information is mandatory.

APPLY HERE



All of us here at Central Ozarks Medical Center hope that you enjoyed learning more about this position in this week's blog. If you or someone you know may be perfect for the position, please apply or refer them to apply above. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give us a call. Our phone numbers can be found on our website at www.CentralOzarks.org. You can also follow us on our social media channels listed below.


Central Ozarks Medical Center
Keeping Lack of Insurance From Being a Roadblock to Quality Healthcare

For Appointments Call

573.765.5141


Richland

573.302.7490


Osage Beach

573.346.4446


Camdenton

573.765.2510


Dental


Serving Camdenton, Laclede, Pulaski, and Miller Counties 

Friday, October 9, 2020

COMC is Hiring a FLOAT LAB Assistant!

COMC is growing again! Our health clinics at the Lake of the Ozarks are excited to announce that we are hiring for a FLOAT LAB Assistant. Keep reading this week's blog for a complete job description and how to apply for our FLOAT LAB Assistant position. Remember, at Central Ozarks Medical Center, it's not just about WHAT we do, but HOW we do it that makes ALL the difference.



FLOAT LAB Assistant

Richland, MO • LAB

Description

Central Ozarks Medical Center (COMC) is excited to announce an opening for a Float Lab Assistant for our clinics. We are expanding our team to serve the needs of our community!  COMC is a non-profit, federally qualified health center that serves more than 18,000 patients a year in Pulaski, Laclede, Camden and Miller counties.  

COMC is looking for a team member who is comfortable working with patients from a diverse background. A successful candidate will be a motivated, self-starter able to quickly adapt to new and changing situations while maintaining a professional demeanor.  

Responsibilities: The Laboratory Assistant will render professional quality health care to patients, under the clinic provider’s supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Must be aware of and comply with required services and data, according to the Health Care Plan and the Quality Assurance Plan of Central Ozarks Medical Center.

• Must provide courteous service to all patients.

• Will collect and prepare blood samples for inspection.

• Will assist in maintaining the laboratory and radiology areas in proper condition.

• The Laboratory Assistant will assist in maintaining an inventory of laboratory equipment and supplies and prepare purchase requisitions, for submission to the Practice Manager, for needed supplies.

• Will assist in recording information, collecting specimens, labeling specimens for identification.

Requirements

Qualifications Requirements:  Must be comfortable using computer hardware and software as well as computerized equipment.  Must be motivated to serve the needs of patients and perform services to benefit people and Central Ozarks Medical Center.  Must possess a sense of discipline to work in accordance with accepted medical standards. Must possess reading and verbal skills necessary to understand and communicate, regarding medical records and laboratory procedures.  Must be CPR/BLS certified or become certified during the probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment with COMC.

Education and/or experience:   GED or High School diploma.  Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Language Skills:  Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and communicate lab testing.  Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers and regulatory agencies.

Mathematical Skills:  Knowledge of fundamental math, adding machine, calculator, and Microsoft office.    

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  

Other Skills and Abilities:  Strong phone etiquette and excellent customer service skills.  

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This includes moderate physical effort consisting of occasionally lifting or moving over 50 pounds of weight.

Travel Requirement: To fulfill the responsibility of the position travel to all COMC locations may be required.  The employee should have a valid Missouri driver’s license. 

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Knowledge of, and compliance with, HIPAA and 340B regulations is required. The confidentiality of patient information is mandatory.



Interested in applying for this position or referring someone you know to it. Apply or refer them HERE. Be sure to follow us on our social media channels listed below to stay up to date on our latest announcements, job postings, health tips, and more!


Central Ozarks Medical Center
Keeping Lack of Insurance From Being a Roadblock to Quality Healthcare

For Appointments Call

573.765.5141


Richland

573.302.7490


Osage Beach

573.346.4446


Camdenton

573.765.2510


Dental


Serving Camdenton, Laclede, Pulaski, and Miller Counties 

Friday, October 2, 2020

COMC is Hiring A Nurse Care Manager!

COMC is growing again! Our health clinics at the Lake of the Ozarks are very excited to announce that we are hiring at our Osage Beach health clinic. We are looking for a Nurse Care Manager. If you feel like you know someone who would be perfect for the job, please refer them to us. Keep reading this week's blog to see the full job description and how to apply. Remember, At Central Ozarks Medical Center, it's not just about what we do, but how we do it that matters.




Nurse Care Manager

Osage Beach, MO • Outreach

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

Some of the unique activities of the NCM (Nurse Care Manager) role are the identification of high-risk patients, intensive monitoring, follow-up and clinical management.  These activities generally include:

• Utilize DRVS and eCW to identify gaps in care and needed services for enrollees.

• Complete Transition of Care for all COMC patients that have had an ED or IN stay, to include medication reconciliation, obtaining discharge paperwork, and scheduling any necessary follow-up.

• Identify and address high hospital and ED utilization among PCHH, CCM and other patient panels as assigned, utilizing programs such as ED diversion to inform patients of appropriate uses of Primary Care and other health care accesses as necessary.  

• Monitor quality measures for PCHH enrollees in DRVS and work closely with the quality department to address any areas of improvement. 

• Facilitate patient coordination with the care team, to include communication with treating clinicians, nursing staff, care coordinator, behavioral health and community health workers as needed.  

• Work to close care gaps for PCHH, CCM and other patient panels as assigned.  

• Create care plan and goals for each patient in PCHH, CCM and other patient panels as assigned. 

• Utilize EMR, DRVS and other data tools to manage and track chronic disease management goals.

• Coordinate/facilitate health education classes and programs for COMC patients as well as assisting patients within PCHH, CCM and other patients as assigned with self-management support.  

• Tracking of Time and Effort for Grant reporting.  



Requirements

Qualifications Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Must be CPR certified or become certified during probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment with COMC.  Must maintain CEUs as directed by COMC.

Education and/or experience:  Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Missouri.  Experience with electronic health records preferred. Nurse educator experience preferred; Candidate with diabetes educator certification preferred.

Language Skills:  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and regulatory agencies.  Ability to effectively present information to top management.

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to work with accounting concepts such as income and expense statements, budgets, and controls on cash such as into and out of COMC for deposit to the bank.

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, follow federal, state and health care regulations.  

Other Skills and Abilities:  Outgoing personality with strong phone etiquette skills, outstanding customer service skills.  

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This includes moderate physical effort consisting of occasionally lifting or moving over 35 pounds of weight.

Travel Requirement: To fulfill the responsibility of the position travel to various areas of the region is required.  Employee must have valid Missouri driver’s license and availability of a motor vehicle.  Overnight travel may also be required in specific incidences of training, conferences, etc.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Knowledge of, and compliance with, HIPAA and 340B regulations is required. Confidentiality of COMC proprietary information is mandatory.


Have Any Questions About This Position?

Please give us a call. Our phone numbers are listed on our website at www.CentralOzarks.org. You can also follow us on our social media channels listed below to stay up to date on our latest announcements. 


Central Ozarks Medical Center
Keeping Lack of Insurance From Being a Roadblock to Quality Healthcare

For Appointments Call

573.765.5141


Richland

573.302.7490


Osage Beach

573.346.4446


Camdenton

573.765.2510


Dental

Serving Camdenton, Laclede, Pulaski, and Miller Counties