Chesapeake Health Care

The nurse will provide relevant nursing and support services in a OB/GYN office.  They will participate in care team to develop and implement plan of care following Patient Centered Medical Home model. Will provide care for patients with acute, chronic, and/or terminal illnesses.  Within the scope of Maryland Nurse Practice Act, the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse may be assigned specific responsibilities for certain direct patient services. Active participation with interdisciplinary teams, committees, program evaluations, research, and education. This position will report directly to the Clinical Manager. This position is a weekday  position working 40 hours per week. Full benefit package included.

Hours are Monday through Friday: 8:30am to 5:00pm

Essential Job Functions of this position include but not limited to:

• Provide direct care to patients as assigned and qualified to perform.
• Assess, review, and develop nursing plans to ensure maximum patient outcomes.
• Provide counsel, support, advice, and support to patients and their families.
• Complete all patient charting and ensure all patient records are current and complete.
• Participate in PCMH care team meetings to develop patient care plans and determine education and resource needs of patients.
• Provide patient and/or family education regarding medications, self-management, interventions, goals, and other topics as determined by care team.
• Attend meetings, patient conferences, planning sessions, related to quality assurance, patient care, and other related topics within the clinic.
• Attend seminars and maintain all licensure requirements for continuing education and best practices.
• Participate in quality strategies to evaluate compliance with standards and to identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program
• Current, relevant state licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Experience

• Demonstrated success in providing clinical care and nursing support within an organization of comparable pace and complexity.
• Demonstrated success in managing difficult patient/customer situations.
• Significant knowledge of medical practices and procedures within a primary care environment.
• Demonstrated success and experience with direct patient services and the proper knowledge and use of medical devices and equipment.
• Demonstrated success and familiarity with tools, technology, and systems typical found within most progressive health care environments (i.e. personal computer skills, spreadsheets, word processing, patient records systems, EMR systems, etc.)
• Familiarity with Patient Centered Medical Home model’s purpose and goals.
• Acknowledge patients’ rights by maintaining HIPAA guidelines at all times.
• Familiarity with the Patient Centered Medical Home model and the implementation of PCMH in ambulatory care.

The Dental Assistant is a member of the dental health services team and performs duties and related support according to established policies and protocols of CHC dental department. This position is a Monday through Friday position working 40 hours per week. Full benefit package included.

Essential Job Functions of this position include but not limited to:

• Prepares dental materials correctly, as needed, and in an amount sufficient to meet the needs of the procedure without excessive waste of materials
• Prepares operatories, disinfect rooms, monitors equipment and supplies, and maintains film developing and processing equipment; including replenishing fluid levels, cleanliness, etc.
• Assures that all instruments, charts, and radiographs are available prior to patient’s arrival.
• Ensures chart information is accurate and complete and follows with the appropriate personnel.
• Tracks lab cases according to established procedures.
• Performs assigned housekeeping tasks and housekeeping documentation.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Radiology certified preferred

Experience

• High level of communication and customer service skills
• 1 – 2 years’ work experience preferred

The Pharmacist is responsible for dispensing drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provides information to patients about medications and their use. They may advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications. This is a 40 hour week position with no Sunday hours or late evenings.

Essential Job Functions of this position include but not limited to:

• Review prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability.
• Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.
• Maintain records, such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, inventories, control records for radioactive nuclei, or registries of poisons, narcotics, or controlled drugs.
• Plan, implement, or maintain procedures for mixing, packaging, or labeling pharmaceuticals, according to policy and legal requirements, to ensure quality, security, and proper disposal.
• Assess the identity, strength, or purity of medications.
• Collaborate with other health care professionals to plan, monitor, review, or evaluate the quality or effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens, providing advice on drug applications or characteristics.
• Order and purchase pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies, or drugs, maintaining stock and storing and handling it properly.
• Analyze prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions.
• Advise customers on the selection of medication brands, medical equipment, or healthcare supplies.
• Compound and dispense medications as prescribed by doctors and dentists, by calculating, weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients, or oversee these activities.
• Supervise the work completed by Pharmacy Technicians and support staff while on duty
• Commitment to the community and organizations goals and objectives to ensuring high level service to healthcare.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (BS), Doctoral degree (PHARM.D.) preferred, or equivalent in Pharmacy, and Immunization Certification through an accredited organization (i.e. APhA).
• Current Maryland Board of Pharmacy License

Experience

• 3-5 years Pharmacy experience preferred