AVAILABLE POSITIONS

All positions are full time and located at our Alameda site unless otherwise noted.  Minimum requirements listed. 

1. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIRECTOR, LCSW

The Behavioral Health Director LCSW administers and oversees the Behavioral Health department. He/she provides psychotherapy or counseling to individuals, groups, couples, or families. Interviews clients and their families and coordinates and plans programs and activities to meet their social and emotional needs. Helps clients cope and solve problems in their day-to-day living, providing assistance, referrals and access to various resources and guidance. Provides psychosocial support to clients especially, those that are emotionally distressed. Assist their clients on the different health concerns. Monitor and coordinate services such as, housing and transportation, and participates in educating the public regarding social services available.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work
• Unrestricted licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Texas.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in an administrative capacity as a mental health program director/administrator in an outpatient facility.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with client record management software.
• CPR certification
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

2. WALK-IN CLINIC PROVIDER NURSE PRACTITIONER  

The Nurse Practitioner will provide healthcare to patients presenting on a walk-in basis with urgent care needs.

• Graduate from an accredited school with a Masters Degree in Nursing.
• Current Texas license as Advance Practice Nurse and certified as a nurse practitioner.
• Current Texas driver’s license.
• Meet all qualifications to be covered in Texas for Professional Liability Insurance.
• Experienced in community-based primary care preferred.
• Experience in the clinically-related management aspects of primary care administration including cost efficient clinical management, medical policy development and clinical outcome measures.
• Experience in community oriented or population-based medicine and requirements for Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

3. LVN CLINIC SUPERVISOR 

The Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic Supervisor is under supervision of the Nurse Manager and/or Registered Nurse and serves as the immediate on-site supervisor of the nursing staff (Medical Assistants, Medical Secretaries, and Referrals) for the site.  Performs the basic nursing function within the clinical setting as well as managing patient follow up in specific areas.  In addition, the clinic’s LVN Clinic Supervisor manages all nursing/clinical area policies and procedures.  Responsible for the dispensing of medications from the class D Pharmacy.  The specific Pharmacy related duties, policies and procedures are under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist and the Chief Medical Officer.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Current LVN license from the State of Texas and CPR card.
• Two years experience in nursing and one-year supervisory experience.
• Current Immunization record.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

4. MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Under the direct supervision of the section LVN and/or RN Clinic Supervisor, the Medical Assistant is assigned to a Provider to assist in providing the daily clinical care to patients.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• CPR certification required.
• RMA or CMA preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred.
• Previous experience in health care preferred.

5. REFERRAL CLERK

Under the supervision of the clinic’s Nurse, the Referral Clerk manages patient referrals and makes appointments for patients who have been seen at the clinic.  The primary role of this position is to prepare referrals, schedule patient referral appointments and notify the patient.

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• RMA or CMA preferred.
• Previous experience in health care preferred.
• Current CPR card and immunization record required.

6. PATIENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST 

Under the supervision of the Business Office Supervisor, performs all duties related to charging patients, verifying insurance coverage, customer service, and collections. 

• High school diploma or GED.
• Medical insurance plan knowledge (Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, or commercial plans).
• Cashiering experience preferred.
• Training and/or experience in a medical front office preferred.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

7. INSURANCE VERIFIER 

The Insurance Verifier is responsible for the pre-verification of patient insurance. Ensures insurance coverage by telephone.  Resolves any issues with coverage and escalates complicated issues to a supervisor or manager. Interviews patients and completes all paperwork necessary to ensure the admitting process is efficient and all clinic and regulatory policies are in compliance.

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years in Patient Accounting--specifically billing, collections, customer service, or cash application
• Working knowledge of ICD9, ICD-10, CPT coding, and medical/clinical terminology

8. CLINICAL PHARMACY MEDICAL ASSISTANT

As a member of the primary health care team, the Medical Assistant will function as a liaison for patients who are diabetic and or in need of hypertension management. This position will focus mainly on assisting the clinical pharmacist with the Hypertension Initiative and meeting its goals in reducing blood pressure readings overall in patients considered to have uncontrolled blood pressure per UDS metrics. In addition, the Medical Assistant will assist the diabetes clinical pharmacist on a regular basis. The Medical Assistant will educate and assist individuals through in/out reach activities, care coordination, and follow-up interventions delivered in a safe, empowering manner. The Medical Assistant will also assist in providing clinical care to patients, including scheduling appointments, verifying insurance coverage, and patient intake.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Phlebotomy experience required.
• CPR certification required.
• Minimum of 4 years’ clinical experience required.
• RMA or CMA preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred.

9. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Under the supervision of the Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician assists in labeling, preparing and filling of prescriptions up to the point of final check. The Pharmacy Technician maintains inventory, makes routine deliveries, interviews patients, enters information into the computer system, completes requisitions, packs medications and reviews prescriptions for completeness. The Technician also dispenses medications to patients and refers patients to the Pharmacist for consultation.

• Current Texas State Pharmacy Technician Registration.
• Current National Pharmacy Technician Certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred ability to speak and understand both English and Spanish.