High Plains Mental Health Center currently has an opening for a full-time Customer Service/Medical Records Assistant in our Main Office in Hays.  Work hours are Mondays 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with every other Monday evening working 12:00 Noon to 9:00 PM in rotation with other staff.  The qualified candidate will provide a variety of support services for the Hays staff, greet patients and the public in a pleasant and courteous manner, provide efficient organization of schedules and activities, follow established procedures to maintain quality patient records and follows direction from supervisor for coverage and miscellaneous job duties. 

High Plains Mental Health Center offers an excellent benefit package including KPERS retirement, and a portfolio of health, dental and vision benefits.  High Plains Mental Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Interested applicants should send their resume, three professional references and a letter of interest to Ernest Fink at Ernest.Fink@hpmhc.com or by mail to 208 East 7th Street, Hays, KS  67601.

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY:

Our application must be completed to be considerefd for this position. Please send application, resume, education, licensure/certifications (if applicable) to Neva Hendrix, 320 N. 13th St., WaKeeney, KS 67672. They may also be dropped off at the hospital business office, emailed to Neva at nhendrix@tclmh.org or faxed to (785) 743-6317. To request an application by mail or email, please email or call Neva at (785) 743-2182. Applications also available on our website: www.tclmh.org

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Salary commensurate with education and experience. We offer a negotiable nationally competitive salary and excellent benefits.

We are a progressive CAH hospital with in-patient, swing bed, out-patient, home health, assisted living, long-term care, and clinic services.

Candidates must be energetic, possess strong leadership skills, willing to work as a team, have a positive attitude, friendly and compassionate toward patients.

For hospital information: www.tclmh.org

For community information: www.tregocountyks.com

TCLMH is an Equal Opportunity Provider/Employer (EOE) and a tobacco free campus

We offer:

• -Competitive Wages, commensurate with experience
• -Paid Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave
• -Health Insurance
• -Retirement Plan
• -Monday-Friday work schedule with occasional after hours on-call time

We are located in Hays, Ks, one mile North of I-70 on Highway 183 at 5500 N. Vine Street (5500 250th Ave)

Come in and talk to Eric or Nathan to fill out a Job Application and/or to drop off a resume.

1. Carry out appropriate patient treatment under the direction and supervision of the professional Physical Therapist.
2. Consistently carry out all patient treatment procedures as ordered by the Physical Therapist and report any changes in the patient’s condition to the Physical Therapist.
3. Consult with the Physical Therapist when in doubt about any part of the treatment program.
4. Consistently carry out and is knowledgeable in all modalities and/or therapies appropriately and within given policies and procedures.
5. Maintain and care for equipment in knowledgeable and careful manner.
6. Assist patients in transferring from various apparatus in removing and applying various orthopedic appliances and assist patients in dressing and undressing as necessary.
7. Appropriately documents progress reports for patients within department policies and procedures.
8. Perform and assist in other treatment related activities predetermined for each patient by the Physical Therapist.
9. Be patient, respectful, courteous, and caring towards the patients, residents, and staff.
10. Follow procedures that ensure Physical Therapy/Gove County Medical Center supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste.
11. Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in learning and improving functional activities.
12. Observe patients during treatments, compile and assess data on patients’ responses to treatments, and their progress. Report orally or in writing to the Physical Therapist.
13. Fit patients, adjust and train in use and care of orthoses, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, and walkers.
14. Confer with members of the Physical Therapy staff and other health team members, to exchange, discuss, and assess patient information for planning, modifying and coordinating treatment programs.
15. Perform various clerical tasks, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering the telephone, taking messages and filling out forms.
16. May measure patient’s range of motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of body parts as well as the effects of special treatment or to aide the Physical Therapist in compiling information for the patient evaluation.
17. Seeks feedback from patients/customers to identify any areas of improvement.
18. Transport patients from room to department if necessary.
19. Assists in developing and participating in various programs in educating Gove County Medical Center staff.
20. Helps maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
21. Works conscientiously and efficiently. Concerned about overtime and does not exceed time allowed for lunch or other breaks.
22. Administer massage using various techniques to gain desired purpose whether it be for sedation, stimulation or adhesion breakdown.
23. Maintain record of each patient including diagnosis, treatment, progress, record of attendance, time in and out, and summary.
24. This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Clinical experience during schooling.
2. Other employment as a CPTA is helpful.
3. Any history of aquatics is helpful.

KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE:

1. Graduate from an approved Physical Therapist Assistant school.
2. Ability to communicate well with patients, employees, physician’s etc.
3. Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with peers and employees.
4. Must be able to handle confidential information successfully.
5. Ability to work with people under all conditions.
6. Ability to handle stress.
7. Ability to carry out and interpret policies and procedures as outlined.
8. Licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Kansas.
9. Good vision to read and adjust dials on equipment and to observe patient reactions to treatment.
10. Full use of upper and lower limbs including finger dexterity for moving patients and assisting them in using prosthetic appliances.
11. Ability to communicate with patients in order to maintain the patient’s cooperation and confidence.
12. Attentiveness and dependability to operate equipment properly and to observe safety precautions.
13. CPR Certification is required.
14. Ability to serve, participate and /or attend various committees in the facility as required.
15. Must be able to write and speak the English language in a legible and understandable manner.
16. Ability to make independent decisions in a timely fashion when circumstance warrant such action.
17. No fear of water and be able to work in an aquatic environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Eye/Hand, Eye/Foot, Hand/Foot Coordination.
2. Normal eye sight, with or without corrective lenses.
3. Normal hearing, with or without hearing aides.
4. Motor coordination and manual dexterity.
5. The ability to bend, stoop, crawl, kneel.
6. The ability to swim.
7. The ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.

WORKING CONDITONS:

1. Well-lit office.
2.  Prolonged amount of sitting, standing and walking throughout the day.
3. Work with people under all conditions.
4. Meet and talk with a wide variety of employees, visitors, and patients.
5. Close visual work.
6. May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases.
7. Exposed to stress in dealing with all types of personnel related issues.
8. Exposed to offensive odors or hazards of explosive gases.
9. Weekends, holidays and working beyond normal working hours may be required.
10. Occasionally exposed to unpleasant elements such as accidents, illnesses, and injuries.
11. Subject to frequent interruptions.
12. Aquatic environment.

HOSPITAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:

1. Attend facility and department meetings.
2. Participate in fire and disaster drills.
3. Follow the department dress code.
4. Wear name badge so visible at all times while working.
5. Be to work on time and when scheduled.
6. Dependability.
7. Follow the time clock procedures (clock in and out properly).
8. Follow facility safety policies.
9. Follow infection control policies.
10. Follow facility confidentiality policy.
11. Follow facility HIPAA and Corporate Compliance policy.
12. Through approved workshops and in-services, improve skills and job knowledge.
13. Follow personnel policies as stated in the Employee Handbook.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Be aware of and cooperate with the mission of Gove County Medical Center.
2. Maintain good interpersonal relationships with personnel of other departments, public, physicians, patients/residents, and promote positive guest relations.
3. Demonstrate the ability and willingness to provide support to Department Managers, Supervisors, and possess a team oriented manner.
4. Demonstrate a respectful and caring attitude through verbal and non-verbal behavior.
5. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to contribute an effort to cross department boundaries to ensure quality and efficient service.

MISSION STATEMENT

Gove County Medical Center is committed to providing exceptional healthcare services delivered in a spirit of compassionate care.

VISION STATEMENT

Gove County Medical Center will be a prominent healthcare provider in northwest Kansas, offering services which encompass the complete life cycle of our patients, residents, and their loved ones.

THE 4 AGREEMENTS

1. Be impeccable with your words.
2. Don’t take anything personally.
3. Don’t make assumptions.
4. Always do your best.

CORE VALUES

1. Demonstrate RESPECT for patients, residents, fellow employees, and teamwork.
2. Exhibit COMPASSION to patients, residents, other departments, the public, physicians, and fellow employees to promote teamwork and positive community relations.
3. Promote QUALITY HEALTHCARE for all who utilize Gove County Medical Center’s services.
4. Support COMMUNITY pride and education through verbal and non-verbal behavior.
5. Exhibit ACCOUNTABILITY for situations and financial issues resulting from one’s own actions.

We are currently accepting PRN applications for Pharmacy Techs  

• Opening in our Inpatient and Retail Pharmacy!
• No experience required as we provide on the job training
• Various shifts available, PRN status
• No on-call shifts
• Competitive benefits including health/vision/dental insurance, PTO, and retirement

Position Summary:   Under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician I is responsible for performing supportive clerical and technical tasks to assist the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in processing medication orders through timely removal of labels from printer and prompt preparation of medications for dispensing; prepackaging bulk medications into ready to use unit dose packaging
• Answering telephone calls from medical staff, nursing, and other medical center associates
• Assists in compounding and dispensing pharmaceuticals
• Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records
• Runs reports, stocks, and maintains inventory of the automated dispensing machines and crash carts
• Inspects areas where medication is stored including proper storage conditions and removal of outdated medications
• Runs IV reports, reviews out-of-the ordinary/costly prescriptions with pharmacists, prepares and delivers intravenous admixtures or other sterile products; checks with nursing unit on continuous infusion solutions to facilitate keeping pharmacy label due times in sync with the actual projected administration time for the solution.

Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent preferred; 2– 3 years pharmacy technician experience preferred; knowledge of principles, methods and techniques involved in performing general pharmacy services and adapting or modifying standards of pharmacy practices for care of specific medical cases.

Certificates and Licenses: registered as a technician with the State of Kansas Board of Pharmacy or register upon hire required.

To apply go to:  jobs.bartonccc.edu 

Persons with hearing or speech impairment please use the Kansas Relay Service at 1-800-766-3777 or dial 711. Position is open until filled.  EEO/AA.