Vacancy Announcement

Accounting Technician I

Salary Grade:

62

Salary Range:

$ 38,002 – $ 46,772

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Position Number:

Not Provided

Location:

Rutherford County

Description of Work:

• This position provides oversight in the development and implementation EMR (electronic medical record) for the District Health Department. It provides direction and leadership with partners both internally and externally in the ongoing Health Information Exchange System.
• Enters encounter forms for services provided in CureMD system. Runs reports to assure that ll claims are filed and paid. Maintains billing/denial history files. Runs monthly self-pay client billing in CureMD system. Verifies accuracy in patient billing in CureMD system and corrects errors as needed.
• Responsible for the management of all billing of patients, Medicaid, Health Choice, BCBS, other insurance companies and outside agencies for all clinical services rendered. Time is devoted to maximizing reimbursement for the agency. Manage all collection of overdue accounts through letters and the state debt set-off program. Review financial reports for maximizing reimbursement for services provided to clients.
• Prepares all clinic productivity reports and financial reports for the Health Director, Finance Director, and the Nursing Director.
• Attend all training sessions provided by NC DHHS related to billing and maintaining the billing package.
• Other duties deemed as necessary.

Minimum Education And Experience:

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in accounting, business administration, or other curriculum that would provide a core curriculum in financial management coursework; OR a two-year degree in accounting from a business school or community college and two years of accounting or auditing experience; or graduation from high school and six years of experience as an accounting technician, three of which must have been at an advanced level.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

General knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices. Knowledge of and ability to explain and apply the provisions of the standardized accounting practices adopted by State Government. Ability to assist in interpreting and analyzing accounting data and applying that analysis to the departmental or institutional needs and determine compliance with pertinent guidelines, rules, regulations, and laws, assist in established and maintaining effective working relationships with representatives of related contact agencies, departmental staff, and the general public, communicate effectively in oral and written from. Ability to learn, interpret and explain policies, regulations, and programs. Ability to independently respond to inquiries and coordinate a variety of resources in acquiring and disseminating information. May require ability to train and manage a group of employees. Knowledge of and previous experience in working in a medical field with CPT and ICD-9, ICD-10 coding is required.

Application Process:

To apply for this position, submit the required NC state application (PD-107) to the Foothill Health District Personnel Department, 221 Callahan-Koon Road, Spindale, NC 28160.  Applications can be downloaded at www.foothillshd.org. Completed applications and resumes can be e-mailed to csnyder@foothillshd.org or faxed to (828) 287-6059.   Equal Opportunity Employer 

 Vacancy Announcement

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

Salary Grade:

67

Salary Range:

$37,308 – $48,502

Closing Date:

Open until filled

Position Number:

535-50-166

Location:

McDowell County (Marion, NC)

Description of Work:

• Perform all clinical services related to maternity, family planning, immunizations, adult health, child health and communicable disease.
• Collect data for history and review of systems, collect laboratory specimens and performs pregnancy testing.
• Collects data for history, interviews for problems, functions as a laboratory technician by collecting lab specimens by venipuncture, checking blood pressure, heights and weights and urine specimens.

Minimum Education And Experience:

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nurse rotation, or Master’s in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing; or graduation from a school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

Application Process:

To apply for this position, submit the required NC state application (PD-107) to the Foothills Health District Personnel Department, 221 Callahan-Koon Road, Spindale, NC 28160. Applications can be downloaded at www.foothillshd.org. Completed applications and resumes can be e-mailed to csnyder@foothillshd.org or faxed to (828) 287-6059. OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
Equal Opportunity Employer

Vacancy Announcement

Practical Nurse I (LPN)

Salary Grade:

61

Salary Range:

$27,841 – $36,193 – $44,543

Closing Date:

Open until filled

Position Number:

535-53-452

Location:

McDowell County (Marion, NC)

Description of Work:

• Participate primarily in screening, referring, information gathering, and client follow up.
• Provides injections and immunizations, screens clients, obtains pertinent data, collects vital signs and specimens, assists as needed preparing and cleaning the laboratory.
• This position will perform lab duties for Maternity and Family Planning Clinics and also helps with the interview process of clients.

Minimum Education And Experience:

Graduation from a State accredited program of Practical Nurse education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

: General knowledge of practical nursing techniques in the routine care and treatment of stable, subacute, convalescent, and chronically ill clients; general knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene, basic health and safety practices applicable to work area. Ability to make accurate observations of clients and families, and to record and communicate this clearly; ability to understand the special physical and emotional problems of clients, and to establish and maintain effective working relationship with them and their families; ability to work with others in the performance of these duties and assisting with other routine tasks of a reasonably high level of complexity.

Application Process:

: To apply for this position, submit the required NC state application (PD-107) to the Foothill Health District Personnel Department, 221 Callahan-Koon Road, Spindale, NC 28160. Applications can be downloaded at www.foothillshd.org. Completed applications and resumes can be e-mailed to csnyder@foothillshd.org or faxed to (828) 287-6059. Open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer

Vacancy Announcement

Public Health Nurse II – Maternity Coordinator

Maternal Health

Salary Grade:

69

Salary Range:

$41,134 – $53,473 – $65,813

Closing Date:

Open until filled

Position Number:

535-50-315

Location:

Rutherford County

Description of Work:

• This position functions in all working areas of maternity clinic, i.e., laboratory, nurse interview including medical and reproductive history taking, as well as education, assists M.D. in exam room, writes referrals as needed per order(s) and makes sure patient is scheduled for appointment(s), assists patient when applicable, counsels, instructs and interprets clinical findings to patient.
• Follows and carries out all orders received by M.D. (written, verbal, telephone and fax).
• Assists “in take” with decision making when needed for triage phone calls and/or walk-ins.
• Monitors maternity records and assures knowledge of compliance and audit documentation requirements by reviewing all charting for accuracy and completeness.
• Reviews new (initial) charts after clinic to assure accuracy and completeness and to follow-up M.D.’s order(s) and plan of care.
• Previews active charts for next scheduled clinic visit and ascertain plan of care.
• Reviews active charts after subsequent clinic visit and follows up on M.D.’s order(s) and plan of care. Marks care plan check sheet for next scheduled visit.
• Reviews and signs all maternity lab work and follows-up on abnormal lab results.
• Reviews and signs all MSAPF (Maternal Serum Alpha-fetoprotein) reports and take verbal reports from genetics regarding abnormal results. Notify M.D. of results and make appropriate referrals as ordered by M.D.
• Reviews standing orders and keep current with annual signatures. Revises and make additions to standing orders, as M.D. deems necessary. Advises staff of changes and answers questions regarding program. Writes memo’s to staff and prepares patient instruction sheets and education sheets.
• Works in Family Planning clinic as needed.
• SIDS Counselor
• Assists with BCCCP program/clinic as needed.
• Other duties as outlined in job description.

Minimum Education And Experience:

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation and one year of Public Health Nursing experience; or Master’s in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; or graduation from a school of professional nursing and two years of professional nursing experience including one year of Public Health Nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of, and skill in, the application of nursing theory, practice, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs; considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of public health; knowledge of available resources and organizations and the ability to coordinate these as needed; general knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to public health, including health disparities; ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee the work of others; ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions; ability to work in partnership with patients and with other service providers to elicit needed information and to maintain effective working relationships; ability to record accurately services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports, and medical instructions; adequate computer skills to allow communication, patient record documentation, and accessing of information.

Necessary Special Qualifications: 

A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N. C. Board of Nursing.

Application Process:

To apply for this position, submit the required NC state application (PD-107) to the Foothill Health District Personnel Department, 221 Callahan-Koon Road, Spindale, NC 28160. Applications can be downloaded at www.foothillshd.org. Completed applications and resumes can be e-mailed to csnyder@foothillshd.org or faxed to (828) 287-6059. Equal Opportunity Employer

Vacancy Announcement

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE II

Nurse Family Partnership

Salary Grade:

Not Provided

Salary Range:

$41,134 – $53,473

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Positions Available:

3

Position Number:

Not Provided

Location:

Spindale, NC (travelling is required 75% of the time)

Description of Work:

• Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) is an evidence-based, nurse home visiting program that improves the health, well-being and self-sufficiency of low-income, first-time parents and their children.
• Responsible for providing comprehensive community health nursing services to women and their families eligible for the NFP Program.
• Nurse Home Visitors (PHN II) enroll and coordinate services to a caseload of 25 first time, low-income, expectant mothers. Work requires specialized knowledge in the NFP mission, vision and visit guidelines.
• NFP Nurses are required to travel 75% of the time to make home visits.
• Considerable knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory, practices, principles and techniques in the application of providing comprehensive community health nursing services to women and their families.
• Considerable knowledge of available resources and organizations and the ability to coordinate these as needed.
• Ability to provide intensive preventive health and social services to women during their first pregnancy and to children birth to 2 years of age.

Minimum Education And Experience:

BSN Graduate and one year of Public Health Nursing experience is required ; or BSN graduate with one year of child health experience or one year of maternity experience. A current unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N.C. Board of Nursing and a valid unrestricted NC driver’s license.

To apply for this position, submit the required NC state application (PD-107) to:

Foothills Health District
ATTN: Cindy Snyder (csnyder@foothillshd.org)
221 Callahan-Koon Road
Spindale, NC 28160.

Applications can be obtained from the Personnel Office or downloaded at www.foothillshd.org Resumes without an accompanying PD-107 will not be considered. This position will remain open until filled. EOE.