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At Three Rivers Health Center, you’ll be part of a mission to redefine healthcare delivery, in an environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. Join us in building a healthcare institution from the ground up, where every day is an opportunity to innovate and make a real difference in the lives of our community members.
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Advanced Practice Provider - Medical
- Job Tracking ID: 512409-879651
- Job Location: Coos Bay, OR
- Job Level: Mid Career (2+ years)
- Date Updated: May 20, 2024
- Years of Experience: Not Applicable
- Starting Date: ASAP
- Close Date: Open Until Filled
- Job Type: Full Time
- Starting Salary: $124,656.00
SUMMARY
Responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing and managing patients in the clinic following established standards and practices.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs a complete physical exam, obtains complete medical history and records findings. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Interprets and integrates data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan.
- Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines. Sutures minor lacerations.
- Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
- Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results. Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS
- Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
- Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 10 pounds.
- Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
- Requires working under stress in emergency situations and irregular hours.
WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT
- Combination of exam rooms and medical offices.
- Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
- Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
- Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
- Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Current State APRN license and/or State Physician’s Assistant license
- Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.
- Three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting.
- Two years of nurse practitioner experience.
- Two years of outpatient clinical experience
- Knowledge of pertinent practices and regulations to give and evaluate patient care.
- Knowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
- Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
- Skill in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.
- CPR Certified
- Pre-employment background investigation may be required.
- Able to obtain Oregon state licensure within 90 days of employment.
JOB LOCATION
Three Rivers Health Center
150 S. Wall
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Dental Assistant I
- Job Tracking ID: 512409-854436
- Job Location: Coos Bay, OR
- Job Level: Entry Level (less than 2 years)
- Date Updated: December 05, 2023
- Years of Experience: Up to 2 Years
- Starting Date: ASAP
- Close Date: Until Filled
- Job Type: Full Time – 4 days at 10 hours
- Starting Salary: $19.68/hr. DOE
SUMMARY
Responsible for providing chair side assistance and authorized clinical duties to the Dentist, Dental Hygienist and/or Dental Health Aide Therapist in the Tribal Dental Clinic.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Chair side assisting includes, but is not limited to:
- Preparing and maintaining dental instruments, supplies and equipment.
- Collecting and recording patient health histories.
- Patient management during dental procedures.
- Instrument transfer.
- Dental procedure isolation techniques, i.e., placing rubber dams.
- Preparation of dental materials, i.e., cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials, etc.
- Dental charting using an electronic medical record (EMR) system.
- Prevention and management of dental medical emergencies.
- Inventory control and management.
- Performing digital imaging.
- Assist Dental Clinic Hygienist as needed.
- Assist front office Dental Clinic staff as needed.
- Maintain appearance standards as outlined in CTCLUSI policies.
- Must be able to interact with Tribal members and the public in a courteous, professional, and efficient manner.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Provide excellent customer service to Dental Clinic clients and vendors.
- Maintain a good attendance record.
- Other duties as directed by management.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to walk, talk, hear, use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT
- Moderate noise level with frequent interruptions and distractions.
- Exposure to bodily fluids.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- At least one year of experience interacting with the public and/or patients.
- This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing.
- This is a covered position which requires background check that includes fingerprinting.
- Must have employment eligibility in the U.S.
- Indian preference will be observed in the hiring process.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS / LICENSES
- Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) Certification required within 6-months of hire.
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or must pass the Oregon Basic Dental Assisting Exam within 90 days of hire.
- Oregon Certificate of Radiologic Proficiency or be able to obtain certificate within 90 days of hire.
- CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program.
- Two years recent experience in chair-side dental assisting.
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
JOB LOCATION
Three Rivers Dental Clinic
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
Phlebotomist
- Job Tracking ID: 512409-884146
- Job Location: Coos Bay , OR
- Job Level: Entry Level (less than 2 years)
- Level of Education: High School/GED
- Date Updated: August 12, 2024
- Years of Experience: Less Than 1 Year
- Starting Date: ASAP
- Close Date: Open until filled
- Job Type: Regular Full Time
- Starting Salary: $18.93/hr. DOE
SUMMARY
Works under the direction and supervision of Physician, Advanced Practice Provider, Registered Nurse, and/or Licensed Vocational Nurse on clinic site. PHLEBOTOMIST is responsible for setting up lab for day-to-day operations including but not limited to specimen collection, specimen processing, and result tracking. Performs lab test according to phlebotomist and lab scope of practice (CLIA waived testing). Responsible for lab maintenance and supplies. Responsible for equipment maintenance and quality controls as appropriate.
POLICY
PHLEBOTOMIST must perform only duties that are within limitations of the scope of practice and in accordance with the guidelines stipulated by the Oregon Department of Public Health. It is the responsibility of the PHLEBOTOMIST to know his/her limitations and abide by the regulatory standards.
SCOPE OF PRACTICE
Phlebotomist may perform clinical laboratory tests or examinations classified as waived or of moderate complexity under CLIA, but not high complexity, and may report the test results. However, a licensed Phlebotomist shall not perform microscopic analysis or immunohematology procedures, except for blood smear reviews other than manual leukocyte differentials, microscopic urinalysis, and blood typing of moderate complexity such as automated ABO/Rh testing and antibody screen testing. The Phlebotomist shall work under the supervision of a licensed physician.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adhere to TRHC lab policies and procedures.
- Draw blood from patients, process specimens, package, store and send out according to lab vendors specifications.
- Label all specimens completely and accurately using the two-patient identifier system in the presence of the patient.
- Reconcile all drawn specimens with the lab accession log daily.
- Monitor accession log on a daily basis to ensure that all results are returned within the proper turnaround time.
- Work closely with the lab vendors to recover any overdue lab results.
- Process CLIA waived in-house tests ensuring that all results are entered into their corresponding logs and/or Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Process requisitions using HER.
- Ensure all processed specimens are ready by scheduled Quest pickup.
- Keep quality assurance logs for lab equipment current and up to date per TRHC policy and protocol.
- Keep all lab logs current, up to date, and on site for a period of three years (Results, Controls, Maintenance, Daily Task, Inventory, etc.).
- Set up equipment for daily lab use; ensure proper operation of equipment, and report operating deficiencies to supervisor.
- Monitoring calibration needs and reporting any deficiencies to supervisor.
- Clean lab facilities and equipment after lab operations are complete; stores supplies and equipment as applicable.
- Practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
- Contacts patients that have tasks for pending lab orders.
- Process letters, call patients to notify them of the normal/no further action lab results per provider’s instructions. Document patient notification in electronic health record.
- Track all FIT tests given out to patients, follow up with patients to ensure they return their FIT test within a timely manner.
- Responsible to provide complete information to reference lab when processing requisitions.
- Responsible for processing missing information/E-trailer requests from reference lab.
- Act under patient specific written standing orders provided in patient electronic health record.
- Keep monthly inventory of supplies and dispose of them according to policy when supplies are expired.
- Notify RN Supervisor of any tests that are positive for items that require morbidity reporting.
- Relay information from reference lab on critical results to Provider/Licensed Nurse.
- Actively provides willingness to help and maintain professional relationships with coworkers.
- Performs other duties as needed within scope of practice.
- Responsible for having current CPR card.
- Attends all staff meetings.
- Observes and acknowledges all TRHC policies and procedures.
- Always greets patients, visitors and providers in a courteous and respectful manner; responds to patients with empathy and positive interpersonal skills; consistently handles all requests in a positive manner.
LIMITATIONS
LAB TECHNICIANS/PHLEBOTOMISTS SHALL NOT PERFORM ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
- Any other microscopic analysis or immunohematology procedures.
- Any manual leukocyte differentials.
- Blood typing performed to determine donor/recipient compatibility (for example, recipient & donor ABO group/D (Rho) type/antigen typing, direct antiglobulin test, test for unexpected antibody detection & identification, and crossmatch procedures, when these have been ordered and are being performed for the purpose of donor/recipient compatibility).
- Any high complexity tests, including high complexity immunohematology procedures.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS
- Able to lift/move up to 40 pounds, move from place to place, and stand for long period of time.
- Ability to do math, organize and prioritize workload, work effectively and efficiently under stress.
- Ability to supervise, multitask, understand and follow instructions.
- Ability to proficiently read, write, speak and understand English.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent knowledge of medical clinic protocols.
- Ability to complete forms and documents.
- Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to appear for work at scheduled time.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and composure.
- Ability to accept constructive criticism.
- Excellent knowledge of laws and regulations governing medical records and medical office management.
- Ability to provide excellent internal and external customer service.
SAFETY
- Ensure compliance with policies and procedures related to safe work practices.
- Uses all appropriate equipment and/or tools to ensure workplace safety.
- Immediately reports unsafe working conditions.
- Follow all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocol.
- Be familiar with and know locations of Safety Data Sheet Binder.
PRIVACY/COMPLIANCE
- Maintains privacy and security of all patient, employee, and volunteer information and access to such information. Such information is accessed on a need to know basis for business purposes only.
- Complies with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations. Reports unethical, fraudulent or unlawful behavior or activity.
- Upholds strict ethical standards.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
- High School graduate or GED equivalent.
- Oregon State Phlebotomy License.
- National Phlebotomy Certificate preferred.
- Current CPR certification.
- Tribal Clinic experience preferred.
- Multi-lingual preferred.
- Available for all shifts/assignments and, when required, able to work evenings and weekends.
JOB LOCATION
Three Rivers Health Center
150 S. Wall Street
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Physician – Family Medicine
- Job Tracking ID: 512409-879649
- Job Location: Coos Bay, OR
- Job Level: Management
- Level of Education: Doctoral Degree
- Date Updated: May 20, 2024
- Years of Experience: Not Applicable
- Starting Date: ASAP
- Close Date: Open Until Filled
- Job Type: Full Time
- Starting Salary: $281,579.00
SUMMARY
Under indirect supervision, provides and manages direct health care for a specified patient population.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
- Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
- Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
- Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
- May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
- Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
- Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
- As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS
- Moderate physical activity.
- Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds.
- Standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT
- Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
- Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
- Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Must have medical licensure in the State of Oregon and must be board eligible or certified in Family Medicine
- Medical degree from approved medical school
- Medical doctor with 3 to 5 years of directly related experience which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.
- Federal DEA Certification; Medical Specialty License or Certification; Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty.
- Experience in Telemedicine
- Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
- Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
- Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
- Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to supervise, advice, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
- Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.
- CPR Certified
- Pre-employment background investigation will be required.
- Able to obtain Oregon state licensure within 90 days of employment.
JOB LOCATION
Three Rivers Health Center
150 S. Wall St
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420