Available Positions
Thank you for your interest in a position with Access Community Health Centers. The positions listed below are currently available. If you would like to apply for a position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. Access Community Health Centers is an At-Will and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Community Resource Specialist (CSR) and Health Benefits Counselor (HBC).
Location: East Washington Posting Date: 9/2/2010 Position ID: 2010-018
Hours
Full time. Mondays 11am-7pm. Tuesday – Friday 9am-5pm
Duties
This position is a combination role of Community Resource Specialist (CSR) and Health Benefits Counselor (HBC). The CRS’s main function is to provide case management to at-risk patients and coordinate necessary specialty referrals. This position also tracks and reports activities related to case management and referrals. The HBC role assists patients in pursuing enrollment in government programs such as Medical Assistance and BadgerCare. The HBC also assists under-insured patients with ACHC’s sliding discount program. This position communicates with patients regarding their financial obligation for ACHC’s services and negotiates and monitors patient payment agreements.
Required Skills
1. High school diploma or equivalent AND health care experience OR Associates Degree in health care, social services or related field
2. Fluent in Spanish and English.
3. Basic Computer Skills. Able to send and receive email and use basic computer programs such as MS Excel and MS Word.
Preferred Skills
1. Experience in case management.
2. Experience in health benefits counseling.
3. Experience with diverse cultures.
Americorps Volunteer Opportunity Working as Community Resource Specialist
Location: Park Street Posting Date: 9/2/2010 Position ID: 2010-019
Hours
Monday thru Friday - days
Duties
This is a VOLUNTEER position through the Americorps program. The person hired will work at Access Community Health Centers in Madison, WI. The Community Resource Specialist position is essential to provide ACHC patients with comprehensive clinical care and ensure better health outcomes. The Community Resource Specialist collaborates with other clinical staff to assess patient needs and coordinate services. The main functions of the Community Resource Specialist is to provide case management to at-risk ACHC patients and coordinate necessary specialty referrals. The Community Resources Specialist is also responsible for tracking and reporting activities related to case management and referrals. Must have a thorough understanding and demonstrate the ability to find appropriate resources for patients with complex social issues such as domestic violence, poverty, chronic mental illness, disability, homelessness and substance abuse. This may be limited to making an internal referral for provision of this support by another discipline in the clinical setting.
Provide case management to ACHC patients – specifically prenatal, and otherwise at-risk patients.
Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations in order to facilitate medical and social service referrals, keep our information current, and represent our organization in a positive light.
Provide outreach and follow-up for newborns and children in need of well-child visits at ACHC.
Assist interdisciplinary team with crisis intervention, problem solving and idea sharing.
Facilitate enrollment and appointments for specialty and voucher diagnostic care. Manages tracking of utilization of resources. Works with other staff to ensure that diagnostic and consultative reports are back to the provider in a timely manner.
Works with agencies, providers and clinical staff to trouble shoot problems in communication regarding reports and of financial aspects of the voucher and specialty care programs.
Required Skills
High school diploma or equivalent
Fluent in Spanish and English.
Basic Computer Skills. Able to send and receive email and use basic computer programs such as MS Excel and MS Word.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Preferred Skills
1. Experience in case management.
2. Experience in health benefits counseling.
3. Experience with diverse cultures.
LPN-MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Location: East Washington Posting Date: 9/1/2010 Position ID: 2010-016
Hours
32 Hours per week. Hours vary between 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Monday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Friday.
Duties
Responsible for patient flow from intake to completion of patient visit. Sets up exam room; assists medical provider; assists with EKGs; does hearing and vision screening, spirometry, ear washes and nebulizer treatments. Assists with medical procedures, administers injections and immunizations under order of physician, and does written and oral communication required to support a medical practice.
Required Skills
Completion of an accredited LPN program with Wisconsin License and/or training or experience working as a Medical Assistant.
Preferred Skills
•Clinic experience
•Bilingual in Spanish and English is strongly preferred
Registrar - Medical
Location: East Washington Posting Date: 9/1/2010 Position ID: 2010-017
Hours
40 hours per week. Monday thru Friday days; requires evening hours on some Mondays.
Duties
Responsible for greeting patients and visitors, managing phone lines, scheduling appointments and registering patients. Responsible for understanding and accurately recording patient insurance and income information. Utilizes excellent customer service and computer skills.
Required Skills
1) High school degree or equivalent.
2) Bilingual in English and Spanish.
3) Computer experience.
4) Excellent oral and written communication skills.
5) 2 years continuous employment with a single employer.
Preferred Skills
1) Customer service experience.
2) Health care setting experience.
3) Medical patient registration experience.
Dental Hygienist -PRN (.2 FTE)
Location: East Washington Posting Date: 8/25/2010 Position ID: 2010-015
Hours
This position will work Fridays, 9am to 5pm and other times as needed to cover absences and vacation
Duties
This position will provide dental hygiene treatment and preventative dental care treatment instructions to patients of Access Community Health Centers’ dental clinic.
Required Skills
• Bachelor of Science in dental hygiene or associate degree in dental hygiene from an accredited program
• Current State of Wisconsin license to practice dental hygie
Preferred Skills
• Current CPR certification
• Fluent in English and Spanish and/or English and Hmong
Spanish Medical Interpreter- Full time
Location: East Washington Posting Date: 8/19/2010 Position ID: 2010-013
Hours
Monday thru Friday – days and some evening hours
Duties
Provide Spanish interpretation for Access Community Health Centers patients, families and staff.
Required Skills
• High School Degree or equivalent
• Fluent in oral and written Spanish and English languages
• Prior experience using medical terminology in both Spanish and English languages
• Must have passed the Dane County Spanish Interpreter Assessment
Preferred Skills
• Previous experience serving as an Interpreter in a clinic or hospital setting.
Dentist - Full time
Location: Dodgeville Posting Date: 4/12/2010 Position ID: 2010-001
Hours
Monday through Friday - Days. Eventual evening and/or Saturday hours possible
Duties
Performs routine cleaning and exams, extractions, root canals, crowns, dentures bridges and fillings.
Required Skills
* Eligible for State of Wisconsin License to practice dentistry.
* Graduate of an accredited dental school in the United States.
Preferred Skills
* Two or more years in practice as a dentist.
* Has practiced dentistry within the past year in a clinical setting.
* Fluent in Spanish, Hmong and English.
