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Join the HeartCorps through TCC Health

AmeriCorps HearthCorps Positions - The Chautauqua Center
AmeriCorps HearthCorps Positions - The Chautauqua Center

HeartCorps is a public health AmeriCorps service opportunity for those interested in gaining valuable professional public health experience while advancing more equitable health outcomes for rural communities.

HeartCorps Service Members will serve in-person and gain valuable experience supporting, developing, and implementing programs and education around high blood pressure, nutrition security and smoking cessation.

Placements start September 25, 2023

Benefits for full-time members include:

A bi-weekly living stipend of $1062.50 (pre-tax).

An educational award (pre-tax) of $6895.00 upon successful completion of service.

Healthcare benefits and a childcare subsidy if eligible.

Professional development.

Direct access to job opportunities upon successful completion of program.

Learn more at heart.org/HeartCorps or contact HeartCorps@heart.org.

Dental Assistant

Purpose: Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act. Full-time. Jamestown location.

Job Duties:

  • Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
  • Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
  • Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
  • Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist’s access; suctioning; passing instruments.
  • Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient’s mouth.
  • Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
  • Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
  • Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining cpr certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
  • Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
  • Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
  • Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
  • Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
  • Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
  • Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Interprets TCC services and policies to patients and families
  • Assists patients and families in functioning at their optimum level
  • Deals with public and staff, both in person and over the telephone, in tactful and professional manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Education/Skills/Qualifications:

  • High School Graduate, Associates Degree or higher in health field preferred
  • Infection control required
  • Ability to work as part of a team required
  • Current CPR certification
  • One year ambulatory or public health experience is preferred
  • Strong assessment skills preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
  • Leadership and organizational skills essential
  • Bilingual especially in Spanish is preferred
  • Computer literate preferred
  • Knowledge of medical/dental office practices, procedures and equipment.
  • Knowledge of problem-oriented record keeping
  • Correct English usage, spelling and grammar
  • Knowledge of community resources
  • Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision
  • Self-motivated and flexible to daily patient schedule and/or clinic needs

The Chautauqua Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship or membership in any other legally protected class.

IT Technician

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION – The Information Technician is responsible for installing and maintaining computer hardware, software, and networks.

SCOPE – The Information Technician reports to the IT Director and provides hardware/software maintenance, and basic training/consultation for level 1 technical incidents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Ensure technology is accessible and fully functional.
  • Install/troubleshoot hardware, software, and network systems
  • Establish basic knowledge of medical software
  • Provide individual training and support on request
  • Maintain current and accurate input and exit inventory of technology hardware, software and resources
  1. Monitor and maintain technology to ensure maximum access
  • Maintain log and/or list of required repairs and maintenance
  • Install workstations & connect and set up hardware
  • Contribute to monitoring security
  • Provide support for all networked devices
  • Provide proactive support for all designated systems
  • Configure/complete reports to meet the needs of administration
  1. Perform or assist in emergencies or scheduled maintenance during off hours.
  2. Perform other related duties as required during working hours.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • CompTIA A+ and/or Microsoft Certified Modern Desktop Administrator Certifications preferred
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Graduate of an accredited IT program, college, or university
  • One or more years’ experience working in a professional environment support Windows 10 desktops.

RELATED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

Maintaining & updating modern technology skill set
Computer viruses. Malware, Ransomware prevention
Windows 10
Domain environment support

Skills

Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
Process compliance
Effective decision-making skills
Effective listening, presentation, and verbal communications skills
Effective written communications skills
Effective stress & time management skills
Keyboarding/typing
Following complex instructions

Personal Attributes

Demonstrate integrity
Be respectful
Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
Be flexible
Demonstrate sound work ethics
Discretion for confidential information
Punctuality
Valid driver’s license and ability to use an automobile for travel to various job sites

Working Conditions

The candidate may have to spend long hours sitting and using office equipment or computers up to 8 hours per day. They will do some lifting of computer equipment up to 40 pounds and may be required to work in dusty environments.  The candidate is expected to be comfortable handling phone calls, remote support, and onsite support.

Environmental Conditions

The candidate may have to manage several support cases at one time and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of our users. The environment is expected to be busy, noisy and will need excellent organizational and time and stress management skills to complete the required tasks.  The candidate would be working in a medical/office environment during regular office hours.  The candidate will be providing reactive support for Level 1 issues.

 

The Chautauqua Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship or membership in any other legally protected class.

IT Manager

Purpose: The IT Manager will maintain information technology strategies by managing staff; researching and implementing technological strategic solutions. Coordinates project phases from development to installation. Acts as liaison between clients, vendors, and consultants.

Job Duties:

  • Completes projects by coordinating resources and timetables with user departments.
  • Verifies application results by conducting system audits of technologies implemented.
  • Preserves assets by implementing disaster recovery and back-up procedures and information security and control structures. – can develop by adding staff and $
  • Recommends information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements. – no policies in place/always pushback
  • Accomplishes financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective action.
  • Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
  • Assist with upgrading information security –
  • Manage the EHR in all aspects.- should only be liaison
  • Maintain all internal and external server components.
  • Utilize in-depth technical knowledge and business requirements to design and implement secure solutions to meet customer needs while protecting the corporation’s assets.
  • Develop security standards, procedures, and guidelines for multiple platforms.
  • Ensure that software licensing laws are adhered to.
  • Provide secure access to the network for remote users.
  • Offer users appropriate support and advice.
  • Manage crisis situations, which may involve complex technical hardware or software problems; keeping up to date with the latest technologies.
  • Manage and develop upgrades to the company’s telephone system as needed.
  • Works with project teams to help implement Internal Systems.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education/Skills/Qualifications:

  • Graduate of an accredited IT program, college or university
  • One year experience working with Electronic Health Records
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
  • Leadership and organizational skills essential
  • Knowledge of medical office technical equipment
  • Knowledge of problem-oriented record keeping
  • Familiarity with development of internal and cloud-based server systems
  • Knowledge of VOIP and POTS based telephone systems
  • Professional experience using Cisco network technologies
  • Professional experience using Microsoft Directory Services and client operating system platforms
  • Professional experience using Microsoft365’s Azure Active Directory, Mobile Device Management, and other cloud-based technologies.
  • Professional experience managing an Office365 mail and office environment.
  • Professional experience using different Hypervisors and virtualization platforms.
  • Professional experience managing a HIPAA compliant cybersecurity strategy.
  • Familiarity with firewalls, access control lists, encryption, and network security.
  • Candidate should be well versed in information technology policies pertaining to healthcare systems.

The Chautauqua Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship or membership in any other legally protected class.

Data Analyst

Purpose: Collecting, compiling, organizing, and analyzing data in accordance with project requirements and objectives with the purpose of understanding the data and making conclusions from the data.  Includes managing the flow of information and reporting the findings.

Job Duties:

  • Compiles important medical data through the use of computer-based applications
  • Confirms project requirements by studying user requirements and conferring with others on project team
  • Acquires data from primary and secondary data sources (i.e. claims data, EHR)
  • Identifies, analyzes and interprets trends or patterns in simple or complex data sets
  • Develops registries and reports as needed
  • Compares and contrasts reports from multiple and varied sources to ensure accuracy and compatibility
  • Manages the flow of information and reports the findings
  • Locates and defines new process improvement opportunities
  • Audits reports and data for accuracy
  • Maintains client confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing project requirements as needed
  • Examines data and creates reports based on specific parameters
  • Arranges collected data in a way that makes it meaningful and usable
  • Performs other duties as requested by administrative team Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Education/Skills/Qualifications:

Computer science/healthcare background; Associate’s Degree preferred; 3 years healthcare experience preferred; experience with EHR’s preferred. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Suite. Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.

Reports to: Project Manager

Salary Range: $40,000 – $45,000

Hours: 40 hours/week

The Chautauqua Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship or membership in any other legally protected class.

Pharmacy Technician

SUMMARY: Provide quality and cost-effective primary care services to patient population, meeting their diverse health and social needs, under the supervision of the pharmacy director.

The Chautauqua Center (TCC) expects all employees to respond and participate to emergency situations per emergency policies and procedures.

Job Description/Duties

  • Distribute medications to patients in clinic
  • Documentation of all distributions within EHR
  • Take refill requests from patients
  • Take payments from patients
  • Communicating patient needs to pharmacist or medical provider
  • Communicating with patients and coordinating delivery
  • Maintains contact with other departments, medical staff, and nursing staff to determine needs, resolve problems
  • Adhere to all guidelines set forth in the pharmacy policies
  • Adheres to standard procedures at The Chautauqua Center
  • Attend meetings as directed
  • Availability to work variable hours including evening or Saturdays as needed
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Must be organized and able to work independently under direction of Pharmacy Director.
  • Must exhibit a high degree of professional excellence, initiative, and a high standard of ethics.
  • Must be physically able to stand for a long period of time and lift moderate weights.
  • Pharmacy technician experience is preferred
  • Exceptional networking and negotiations skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Fluency in Spanish/English highly desirable
  • Ability to utilize sound judgment and independent thinking
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Maintain confidentiality and comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective work relationships
  • Maintain project plans with high-level of accuracy in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and pharmacy software systems

Job Duties:

The Chautauqua Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship or membership in any other legally protected class.