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Child Welfare Worker II Bilingual Health & Human Services $6,743 - $8,110 / Month   County of Marin San Rafael, CA   The Marin County Human Resources Department and the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services are accepting applications for the position of Child Welfare Worker II Bilingual. There is one full-time vacancy in the Division of Social Services, Children and Family Services.   Child Welfare Worker II Bilingual is a journey-level position working with abused and/or neglected children and their families. The incumbent may be assigned to perform tasks in intake, emergency response, court, continuing services, adoptions or resource family approval programs. Children and Family Services also offers free group and individual clinical supervision to Child Welfare Worker II employees.   Our highly qualified candidate for this position will have experience as a child welfare worker in conducting child abuse and neglect investigations and/or providing case management services in a public child welfare agency. The ideal candidate will have successfully completed a Title IV-E Social Work internship program and possess strong skills in the following areas: performing safety and risk assessments, developing case plans, and engaging families in services. He/she will possess strong written and verbal communication skills in both Spanish/English, experience using CWS/CMS or other large databases, the ability to function well under stress and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external service providers. In addition, the successful candidate has excellent judgment and decision-making skills and the ability to work independently when necessary.   Please note: Applications will be accepted from individuals who are in the process of completing their Master’s Degree in Social Work and are in their final semester or quarter of school, who upon graduation, will meet the minimum qualifications for the position.   To apply or learn more about this position, visit our website: Child Welfare Worker II Bilingual Job Posting   Filing Deadline: Friday, April 5, 2019 at 4:00 PM. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of County application and supplemental application form. Apply online at: www.marincounty.org/Jobs or contact Marin County HR Dept, Rm 415, 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903 or call (415) 473-6104. EEO/TTY  

Warbird Consulting Partners is seeking an Interim Licensed Clinical Social Worker for an exciting opportunity with an academic medical center in the Northeast. The successful candidate will be responsible for collaborating with the Case Management team to assess and facilitate the coordination of health services to patients and their families. RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as an interdependent member of the health team and provide social work services, consultation, collaboration, referral, teaching, and advocacy Conduct assessments to determine patient needs and resources (both family and community support) Provide counseling to patient and family in matters directly related to patient limitations, adjustment to medical condition, and ongoing treatment Develop and implement discharge plans, follow-up care, and transfers to other health care facilities (e.g., nursing homes, rehabilitation hospitals) Provide consultation services to medical, nursing, and ancillary hospital staff regarding discharge plans, and follow-up care for patients and families Provide crisis intervention services Other duties as assigned Warbird engages talent and expertise across all of our practice areas and assembles experienced teams to solve a wide range of complex, pressing accounting and finance issues. Our consultants typically have 15-25 years plus of industry experience and know firsthand the daily challenges our clients encounter. We fit our consultants' skills to the needs of our clients to ensure a successful experience for all. If you're ready to take on the challenge, then let us help you advance your career in consulting. Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited program; Master's degree preferred Current LCSW certification to practice in NY REQUIRED Licence in good standing Minimum 3 years' work experience as a Social Worker in an acute care setting Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills This project need is expected to be 12 months in duration and will require onsite presence Mon-Thur; and remote on Fri. Warbird is an Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEO ) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, LGBT or other legally protected status. E-Verify - Warbird participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program. INDS Apply Here: http://www.Click2apply.net/86fxjjpy7r8dz3f2 PI108334138

Texas Health HEB seeks to hire a Registered Nurse to work Full Time in the Intensive Care Unit Department. The address is 1600 Hospital Parkway; Bedford, TX 76022 Salary range is Min. $25.00/hr. to Max. $49.03/hr. – based on relevant experience Work Schedule • Shift is 7 pm to 7 am, full-time, 36 hours/week – (3) 12 hour shifts Texas Health HEB is proud to offer a new, 18-bed advanced Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for cardiovascular patients recovering from a procedure. In addition to offering ICU nurses and staff physicians to provide quality care, the new ICU features; private and spacious rooms, shaded windows, areas for families to spend the nights, and private consultation rooms The essential job duties of this position are: Delivers care to patients utilizing the Nursing Process • assesses the patient • plans the care of the patient • intervenes as appropriate • evaluates the effectiveness of interventions • Incorporates age specific safety/infection control measures into patient care. • Initiates action to meet patient and/or significant others need for information • Maintains continuity of patient care inter-shift, inter-hospital, and while expediting out of hospital transfers  The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications • 1 year experience as a clinical nurse or completion of an RN residency program required. A Graduate of a NLN (National League of Nursing) or CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) accredited nursing programs • Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire • Associate's Degree Graduate of an accredited Nursing program required. Hired within THR after April 1, 2017 require completion of BSN within 2 years of start date preferred • RN Upon Hire required BCLS upon hire • ACLS (AHA) upon hire • CPI training within 60 days of hire • NIHSS - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification 30 days • 2-3 years ICU experience preferred Skills • Good computer skills using a medical management application. • Possesses a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism. Serve as a role model, be an intra/interdisciplinary collaborator and a coordinator for quality patient care. • A high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced environment is required. Why Texas Health Resources Texas Health Resources is one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health care delivery systems in the United States and the largest in North Texas in terms of patients served. Texas Health has 25 acute-care and short-stay hospitals that are owned, operated, joint-ventured or affiliated with the system. It has more than 3,800 licensed beds, more than 21,100 employees of fully-owned/operated facilities plus 1,400 employees of consolidated joint ventures and counts more than 5,500 physicians with active staff privileges at its hospitals. At Texas Health, we strive to create an atmosphere of respect, integrity, compassion and excellence for all who come in contact with us, be they patients or our employees. We are committed to diversity in our workforce, and our mission to serve spreads across ethnic, cultural, economic and generational boundaries. We invite you to join us in furthering your career through our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence. Texas Health Highlights 2018 FORTUNE Magazine's “100 Best Companies to Work For®” (4th year in a row) 2018 Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4th year in a row) 2018 Employees' Choice “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor Apply Here PI108073248

Warbird is seeking Interim Utilization Management Consultants for TRAVEL PROJECTS we have in the pipeline to assist our clients with the development and implementation of a strong and effective infrastructure for the Utilization Management (UM) function across the organization and to manage the day to day operations. Non-Manager/Consultants will: Provide clinical reviews against standard criteria for evaluating medical necessity for hospitalization, regardless of payor type Assist other members of the healthcare team regarding the appropriate use of resources and timely follow-through with the plan of care Provide ongoing communications with health plan utilization departments regarding medical necessity for prospective, concurrent, and retrospective reviews Intervene when potential denials are determined and facilitates appeals when concurrent denials are received and partners with physicians related to appropriateness of admission and the prevention of denials Facilitate peer to peer appeal for concurrent denials Fax reviews per policy and as needed to stay current on certified days Assign a working diagnosis related groups (DRGs) on all patients Communicate with attending physician regarding patients who do not meet criteria to identify additional documentation needs or potential status change Perform chart analysis on quality surveillance and special studies as requested The ideal candidate has the ability to analyze documentation of clinical care; has excellent written and verbal communication skills; is a critical thinker and has excellent time management skills. Manager or Directors will: Develop optimum staffing guidelines given current daily practices and revise these guidelines as new workflows are implemented Provide support and recruitment, training and integration of a permanent UM Manager Develop future-state department roles and responsibilities based upon optimal function of the UM Department Assist or lead the design in a Department “Playbook” to capture essential policies, procedures, processes, job-aides and guides to daily practice Design and implement process flows for emergency department, inpatient, observation, hospital-issued notices of non-coverage, Medicare outpatient observation notice and condition code 44 Develop a methodology to obtain data from UM daily functions necessary for root cause analysis aimed at preventing denials Implement daily, weekly and monthly reporting packages to include key performance matrix Develop payer contracting matrix identifying payer communication requirements related to UM functions and data requirements Implement a process to track payor denials to include timely filing, medical necessity, prior authorization and other denial types impacted by the UM Department daily functions Work with the UM Manager to create a interim solution to drive and track daily UM activities while the client evaluates, identifies and implements a technology solution EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare, Business or related field is required RN required +3 years' experience overall within Utilization Management/Authorization/etc., or three to five (3-5) years of experience in revenue cycle processes/integrity/case utilization Excellent written, organizational, analytical, motivational and critical thinking skills Knowledgeable of utilization management as it relates to RAC preparedness and third-party payers; knowledgeable of post-acute care community resources Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage with all clinical and financial leaders in achieving organizational deliverables Traveling roles - ALL TRAVEL RELATED EXPENSES PAID PLUS PER DIEM FOR MEALS. Projected projects can be 4-6 months or 6-12 months in length; weekly travel from Mon-Thursday required for each week, then 3 weeks each month once settled into a routine as some remote time becomes available. Warbird offers full benefits, including medical, dental, paid vacation time, etc. after eligibility is met. Warbird is an Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEO ) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status. E -Verify - Warbird participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program . Apply Here: http://www.Click2apply.net/9t2xkdfm484zd5yn PI104937242

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to work full time in our Cardiac Cath Lab. Schedule/Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30-4:30 (4 days of 10 hours shifts) plus call. Associates Degree in Nursing required BSN preferred. RNs hired after January 2017 require completion of BSN within 2 years of start date. Experience 1 Year Experience as a clinical nurse or completion of an RN residency program Required. *Cath Lab experience strongly preferred Required license/certification: Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing Current AHA BLS and ACLS training. Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, a 369-bed acute-care, full-service medical center has been serving Arlington and the surrounding communities since 1958. Hospital services include comprehensive cardiac care, women's services, neurosciences, cancer services, orthopedics, emergency services and an advanced imaging center. Texas Health Arlington Memorial has over 1,600 employees, 250 volunteers and 630 physicians on its medical staff. We invite you to join us in furthering your career and our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence. For more information, visit TexasHealth.org/Arlington. Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital is a separately licensed hospital located on the campus of Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital. We are a 47 bed facility including a 20 bed Cardiovascular ICU and a 27 bed cardiac telemetry unit. Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital is accredited for Chest Pain through The Joint Commission. We have achieved AHA's Gold Plus award for two years in a row plus recognition from The Joint Commission as a Top Performer for Key Quality Measures. We specialize in CABG and Valve surgeries, thoracotomies, general cardiac including heart failure, cardiomyopathies, AMI, TAVR, post heart catheterization including angioplasty, stenting and electrophysiology studies. Location Address: Texas Health Arlington Memorial 800 W. Randol Mill Rd. 76012 RN Salary Range: $25.00 - $49.03/hour, commensurate with working experience Education Associate's Degree Nursing RNs hired after January 2017 require completion of BSN within 2 years of start date. RNs hired between January 2014 and December 2016 require completion of BSN within 3 years of start date. Req Bachelor's Degree Nursing Pref Experience 1 Year Experience as a clinical nurse or completion of an RN residency program Req Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse Upon Hire Req And BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire Req And ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire Req Skills A high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced environment. Supervision Individual Contributor ADA Requirements Extreme Heat 1-33% Extreme Cold 1-33% Extreme Swings in Temperature 1-33% Extreme Noise 1-33% Working Outdoors 1-33% Working Indoors 67% or more Mechanical Hazards 1-33% Electrical Hazards 1-33% Explosive Hazards 1-33% Fume/Odor Hazards 67% or more Dust/Mites Hazards 1-33% Chemical Hazards 34-66% Toxic Waste Hazards 1-33% Radiation Hazards 1-33% Wet Hazards 1-33% Heights 1-33% Other Conditions 1-33% OSHA Tasks involving exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Physical Demands Medium Work Apply Here PI104601039

Come join our Nursing Team at Texas Health Harris Methodist HEB! Texas Health Resources, the largest faith-based hospital system in North Texas, is committed to our nurses and patients by making healthcare human again. If you share in our mission, to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve, we would like to hear from you. Our Emergency Department is in need of a Registered Nurse . The ideal candidate for this position will be a team player with excellent communication and organizational skills. *** Shift/hours Full time 7P-5A shift with rotating days of the week, including some weekends *** Required minimum education: BSN preferred. RNs hired after January, 2014, require completion of BSN within 3 years of start date. RNs hired within THR after December, 2016, require completion of BSN within 2 years of start date. Required minimum experience: One year experience as a clinical nurse, or completion of an RN residency program, or acceptance into a THR residency program. Preferred experience: 2 years of ED Experience in a hospital setting Required license/certification: Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing Current AHA BLS and ACLS training. ENPC and TNCC within 6 months of hire. CPI and NIHSS within 90 days of hire. Required skills: A high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast paced environment. Apply Here: http://www.Click2apply.net/9w94jrr34nc9wxxn PI103546141

We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team.   Position Summary:   The Health and Aging Program Coordinator is responsible for a variety of programmatic duties for projects within the Health and Aging Program such as the Healthcare Equality Index and health related reports and publications.  In addition, the Coordinator is responsible for oversight and coordination of all administrative needs of the Health and Aging Program.   Position Responsibilities:   Program and Data Management: Respond to email and telephone requests for information, materials and assistance concerning health & aging issues, largely related to the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) Conduct data management and administration, namely updating database and pulling data for analysis or for email communications with HEI participants Review and validate HEI surveys and correspond with participants regarding the review process and additional materials needed Research LGBTQ related healthcare policies at hospitals Research LGBTQ health and aging issues   Content Management: Update and draft relevant HAP/HEI web pages and blog posts Update and draft HEI related content such as the HEI Resource Guide Assist in the development of PowerPoint presentations   Administrative support: Support and coordinate logistics for meetings, conferences, webinars, offsite meetings and events Coordinate and manage the inventory of publications and materials, ensuring publication requests are handled efficiently and appropriately Process invoices and check requests as needed   May include intern supervision including managing their workload, productivity and overall experience.    Other duties as assigned    Position Qualifications:   Bachelor’s degree or related work experience preferred plus one to three years’ relevant work experience in a professional environment Must possess a strong work ethic, be very self-motivated, and have the demonstrated ability to work independently Exhibits a professional demeanor and has the ability to communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders Exceptional attention to accuracy and detail required Outstanding organizational, task management and time management skills required Mastery of Microsoft Office software, experience with website editing software and database software are essential, as well as skills with Google Apps (Gmail, Google Docs and Drive) Experience with research, proof-reading, editing and writing required. Experience writing website and blog content or other publicly shared materials is a plus Experience with Salesforce or similar database a plus Strong written and verbal communications skills May include 10-15% of travel Strong understanding of LGBTQ issues is expected. Demonstrated knowledge of and interest in health and/or aging issues is a plus   All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.   No phone calls, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status. 

UT Physicians Pediatrics Multispecialty Clinic in Sugar Land, Texas is looking for a Medical Assistant to join the team to provide sub-specialty care ranging from Pulmonary Function, Cardiology, Urology and General Surgery. The Medical Assistant functions as a member of the clinical team performing a supportive role in the delivery of patient care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable. Certification/Skills: Use and care of standard clinic equipment Basic Life Support (BLS) certified Certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA) preferred Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent  Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program preferred Minimum Experience: MA I - Six (6) months required; OR Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training Program can be substituted for the six months experience requirement.  MA II - One (1) year of experience is required Previous experience working with pediatrics and administering vaccines to pediatric patients is highly preferred Additional Information: Full-Time / Non-Exempt Position Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm MA will be cross-trained for both Back and Front Office job duties. Primary job is back office but will provide front office support when needed. EMR Systems Used: GECB (Centricity) and AllScripts Scrubs: UT Physicians will provide new hires with three (3) sets of black scrubs Address: 17510 West Grand Parkway South, Sugar Land, TX 77479 Parking: Free

UT Health Science Center in Houston, Texas is hiring a Bilingual Clinic Manager for the WIC Program. The Clinic Manager supervises the overall productivity of the clinic and staff, provides nutrition information and services to promote and maintain proper nutritional practices, health protection and care.  Certification/Skills: Registered Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.  Bilingual in Spanish preferred Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition by an accredited or approved education program. Minimum Experience: One (1) year of experience in a nutrition or public health area.

Warbird Consulting Partners is seeking an Interim Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist for an exciting opportunity with one of our clients in Ohio. Our client has requested this type of work for a specific project and has engaged Warbird to find the most qualified consultant for the project. Warbird engages talent and expertise across all of our practice areas and assembles experienced teams to solve a wide range of complex, pressing accounting and finance issues. Our consultants typically have 15-25 years plus of industry experience and know firsthand the daily challenges our clients encounter. We fit our consultants' skills to the needs of our clients to ensure a successful experience for all. If you're ready to take on the challenge, then let us help you advance your career in consulting! Essential Functions and Responsibilities Review and analysis of health records to identify relevant diagnoses; assist team members with training and identification Report to leadership on progress and team performance Establish best practices and implement change to improve operations, as needed Able to collaborate extensively with physicians, nurses, other care givers, and medical records coding staff to improve quality and completeness of documentation of care provided and coded; Queries physicians to clarify ambiguous, conflicting, or incomplete documentation. Provides direction for concurrent modification to clinical documentation to ensure appropriate coding for reimbursement for clinical severity and services provided to patients with a DRG-based payer (Medicare/Medicaid) Maintains accurate and complete documentation of clinical information used to measure and report physician and facility outcomes Facilitates modifications to clinical documentation to ensure that the medical record presents an accurate patient clinical picture and intent of the provider Ensures the accuracy and completeness of clinical information used for measuring and reporting physician and hospital outcomes Conducts concurrent review of the medical records to increase the accuracy, clarity and specificity of provider documentation - Bachelor's degree required - Some combination of: Registered nurse, certified coding specialist, registered health information administrator, registered health information technician, certified clinical documentation specialist or certified documentation improvement practitioner - +3 years CDI experience in a hospital with an understanding of ICD-9/ICD-10 coding - Credentialed in CDI is ideal but not required - Prior Consulting type work in managing and improving Coding/CDI departments Ability to travel and be on site on a weekly basis at the client site in Ohio for the duration of the project which is expected to last 3 months. Warbird is an Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEO ) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status. E-Verify - Warbird participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program. Apply Here: http://www.Click2apply.net/5xm7v3w69sn438mb PI102003031

Amherst College invites applications for the full-time, year-round position of health professions specialist (job group and level PT-2). Amherst College has profoundly transformed its student body in terms of socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and nationality, among other areas. Today, nearly one-quarter of Amherst's students are Pell Grant recipients; 45 percent of our studentsidentify as domestic students of color. Our expectation is that the successful candidate will excel at working in a community that is broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. Under the leadership of the health professions advisor/assistant dean, the health professions specialist works independently to support the application process for medical school and other health professions schools, including managing workflow, troubleshooting, responding to faculty and student requests, and taking other actions as needed. The specialist manages the application process of 120 to 140 medical, dental, and veterinary school applicants throughout the year on an annual basis, serving approximately 400 pre-health students and alumni each year through increased access to health professions advising and on-campus events. In addition, the specialist advises and supports programming needs for the Careers In Health Professions Program team within Amherst's Loeb Center for Career Exploration and Planning. The specialist communicates by phone and email, and has face-to-face contact with students, alumni, employers, graduate schools, parents, and faculty. This successful candidate will work closely with the health professions advisor, the chair of the Faculty Health Professions Committee, as well as three other members of the committee, and pre-health partners across campus. Additionally, the individual will represent the college at regional and national meetings of professional organizations devoted to health professions advising. This position takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. Key Responsibilities Program Management/Administration Coordinates the college's annual cycle of committee meetings related to the application process Validates students' enrollment status, major, honors, etc. for the Health Professions Committee's letter of evaluation for 60 to 70 medical, veterinary, and dental school applicants per year and roughly 75 recommendation letters per year to a variety of graduate schools other than medical school, internships, and jobs Coordinates programs and services that provide health professions advising, support, and exposure to health fields for undergraduates and alumni though appointments, workshops/events (medical school admission talks, alumni engagement seminars, including those at high-visibility events such as Homecoming, Family Weekend, etc.), email/phone conversations, etc. Oversees the organization and tracking of all medical school interview accounts from previous applicants Serves as the contact between the Health Professions team and Loeb Center operations team on processes, procedures, and policies Communicates with national application service (AMCAS and AACOMAS) and committee letter national submission service to verify accuracy of application submissions Serves as point person for graduate school program, applicant, and Health Professions Committee requests Works with the Loeb Center communications manager to create the pre-health electronic newsletter (or pre-health list serv) that is sent to roughly 500 students and young alumni on a weekly basis during the school year. Collects information about events both on-campus and beyond affecting pre-health students, internships and job opportunities, articles, and consults on stimulating messaging Maintains electronic counseling records Maintains spreadsheets and tracking critical to the medical, dental, and veterinary school application process Advising Manages relationships between student organizations and Loeb Center events including consulting on programming and strategizing on designing collaborative efforts Provides front-line pre-health advising and triage for students seeking information or have advising needs before they meet with the health professions advisor Triages inquires with students and alumni interested in applying to health professions education programs Guides individual students and alumni, through one-on-one or group advising sessions, in phone conversations, or through email correspondence, regarding application strategies and preparation for medical school applications Conducts mock interviews and provides feedback for medical school applicants Assists students with resume questions, document reviews, and the use of Quest, Amherst Select, and other Loeb Center resources Consults on draft applicant personal statements for students and alumni Supports applicants and offers personalized assistance as they work through the submission process Conducts senior resume review for pre-health students Advises student club leadership on programming and event implementation Provides dedicated advising to the Pre-Health Peer Mentoring Program Application Development and Analysis Interprets statistical applicant data and prepares reports and analysis Reviews and interprets complex applicant data and drafts letters of recommendation for various scholarships, internships and health professions schools Manages the Engage Portal for the Health Professions team including process improvement, design process and troubleshooting Proofreads faculty letters of recommendation and committee letter drafts Manages each step of the application workflow including troubleshooting issues, advising, and solving problems, and strategies to optimize the time-sensitive process Uses data collected to support new application preparation and advising Supervisory Supervises the post baccalaureate intern in implementing Peer Mentoring Program activities Responsible for the hiring and managing of summer casual workers for the Health Professions team (e.g., timesheets, payments, workflow) Financial Coordinates and completes the writing assistants' timesheets, tracks letter drafts and payments, and Human Resources paperwork in summer months Tracks and balances the Health Professions budget line and the Kauffman Fellowship grant disbursement Coordinates the post-baccalaureate students' application process and paperwork, including verifying and submitting their biweekly timesheets, working with the Office of Financial Aid to determine financial need and set up payroll, and working with the Controller's office to coordinate their timesheets and expense reimbursements Internal/External Communication Internally, the health professions specialist has daily meaningful interaction with a large volume of students as well as other employees of the Loeb Center. Performs in an introductory advisory role with the students, holding group advising sessions for new Amherst students (including first-year and transfer students). Conducts intake and assessment during appointment requests and advisor drop-in hours- answering students' questions that may not require a full advising appointment with the health professions advisor-such as the proper resume layout and a basic timeline for medical school application. TheHealth Professions Advisor conducts roughly 1000 individual appointments per year. Communicates at least weekly with the Health Professions Committee Chair (Professor William Loinaz, Department of Physics and Astronomy), and occasionally with the Health Professions Committee (Prof. Loinaz and three other science faculty members), Human Resources staff (as part of handling the payroll for committee letter writers four months of the year), Office of the Registrar (in verifying academic records and honors), Office of Financial Aid (to set up the post-baccalaureate students' payroll) and Office of the Controller (to coordinate the post-baccalaureate students' timesheets and expense reimbursements). Externally, the health professions specialist has regular communication with alumni who are in the medical school application process, multiple times per week-often daily. Works closely with outside speakers to plan pre-health events on campus. Verifies information, builds relationships, and asks for guidance and clarification from both undergraduate advisors and medical schools' admissions deans to help ascertain that consistent advising is given regarding application processes. In the spring and early summer, communicates on a regular basis with the national application services (AMCAS and AACOMAS) to clarify applicant questions. The health professions specialist is expected to travel one to two times a year to represent Amherst College: locally at Five-College advisor meetings and regionally at professional advisor meetings across New England with medical school admissions deans and health professions advisors from other institutions. QUALIFICATIONS Required Bachelor's degree, or four years of related experience in lieu of degree Two to four years of related experience Excellent career counseling skills with ability to understand diverse students' needs and concerns Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with capability to synthesize large amounts of complex data Excellent writing and editing skills Strong time management skills with attention to detail and ability to multi-task Strong advocate for diversity with proven ability to work with a diverse population Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; demonstrated experience using the internet and database systems Exceptional verbal and written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills Results-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting aggressive schedules Demonstrated success taking initiative, working independently and collaboratively Preferred Experience with the health professions, especially in a college setting Experience running events that incorporate individual students, student pre-health groups, alumni, and guest speakers APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Interestedcandidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information (email and/or telephone numbers) for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed until position is filled. ABOUT AMHERST COLLEGE Amherst College, one of the premier liberal arts colleges in the nation, is located in Amherst, Massachusetts, a town of approximately 35,000 residents in the western part of the state. The college's community is composed of about1,800 students from 48 states, plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and 54 countries around the world, and about 1,000 staff and faculty. The college's scenic 1,000-acre campus includes a 500-acre wildlife sanctuary and the Book & Plow Farm ; three museums: Emily Dickinson Museum , Beneski Museum of Natural History and Mead Art Museum ; and multiple educational and cultural venues and resources through the Five College Consortium. The town of Amherst offers an amazing variety of coffee shops, restaurants and entertainment, and a very active outdoor life. Our vibrant campus, diverse community and beautiful surrounding, makes Amherst College and the Town of Amherst the perfect place to work, learn and live! Statement of Non-Discrimination Amherst College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs and activities on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic or class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Amherst College complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Inquiries should be addressed to the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer , Amherst College, P.O. Box 5000, Amherst, MA 01002-5000. Apply Here: http://www.Click2Apply.net/fr84bshx6rys9dgd PI101041880