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  About the Stead Family Department of Pediatrics and UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital The Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is a national leader in pediatric medicine.  The Department's mission is to provide outstanding care to the children of Iowa and beyond by being a leader in state-of-the-art clinical care to children, performing cutting-edge research to find new treatments and cures for childhood illnesses, and educating the next generation of pediatric health care providers.  The Department comprises the medical and research staff of UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital.  UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital is one of the nation’s top-ranked pediatric care and research institutions, and Iowa’s only comprehensive children’s hospital.   Nephrology The Division of Nephrology, Dialysis, and Transplantation is the only pediatric nephrology program in the state of Iowa with dialysis and transplant capabilities for all pediatric age groups. It also has the only pediatric liver dialysis (MARS) capabilities in the country, and can perform filter based plasma exchange. Research in the division includes NIH-funded clinical trials that are nationally and internationally recognized. The faculty research includes exciting new developments and evidence for hemodynamic monitoring, fluid management, dialysis timing, and extracorporeal support for critically ill patients. Many collaborative research opportunities exist close at home and throughout the country.   Position Overview Perform overall medical care and medical management exercising autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided primarily in an inpatient setting under a collaborative practice agreement for Pediatric Nephrology services. Collaborate in the optimization of care delivery through coordination and transitions of care as a part of a team.   Acquire and maintain clinical competency and expertise in Pediatric Nephrology. Function independently and/or as a member of an interdisciplinary team to plan, deliver, and evaluate healthcare for a defined pediatric patient population. Follow patients who have received consultation throughout their hospitalization, writing follow-up notes, as needed. Provide on-call coverage for Pediatric Nephrology services as indicated by supervising physician. Complete patient medical records, reports, and forms to record treatment for treatment record and billing purposes; enter consultations and clinic visits into electronic medical record. Demonstrate accountability for evaluation of clinical practice, including adherence to organizational, state and national practice standards and codes. Serves in a consultative and resource capacity to other divisions, departments, and the community. Establish and maintain procedures and systems to assure staff compliance with policies and standards of care; initiate corrective action as needed. Assure team provides effective collaboration/communications. May provide feedback and coaching to other team members to assure quality of specialized care. Contribute toward the achievement of strategic initiatives to support the clinical service. Utilize resources to promote efficient and effective care delivery of clinical services Plan, deliver and evaluate health care for patients in outpatient clinic setting. Evaluates patients independently, with direct or indirect supervision, and provides appropriate care with adherence to protocol requirements.   Arranges appropriate follow-up and consultation as needed in the outpatient setting. Initiate and coordinate referrals to other health care team members or agencies. Interprets results of tests and procedures to families and provides instructions and follow-up. Provide education and serve as a resource for nursing staff, external agencies, community and other health professionals.   TO APPLY: Go to http://jobs.uiowa.edu and apply for requisition # 73209. Final applicant is subject to a credential and background check. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.                                                

Position Summary The Revenue Cycle Manager (RCM) within Hospital Accounts Receivable Management (P/HARM) division within Patient Financial Services (PFS) will be responsible for planning, coordination and management of all aspects of revenue cycle management operations and projects for an area(s) within P/HARM.  A main focus area of responsibility will be the Hospital Medicaid/MCO area.  The RCM will have responsibility for supervising 2-5 front-line supervisors, each with additional direct staff report and will manage and direct revenue activities in the following areas:   Position Responsibilities Plan, coordinate and manage the operations of multiple insurance and billing follow up business units including the University of Iowa Physicians (UIP) and UIHC departments. Serve as liaison to Hospital Departments, Clinical Departments, third party payers, and external vendors. Drive excellence in all areas of operations by focusing on People, Quality, Service, Financials, Growth and Employee Motivation. Define and track key performance measures, monitor progress, and consistently deliver results. Design, test, and implement work processes and technology to promote automation and to increase process efficiencies. Develop and implement new procedures and workflow to enhance cash collections for services rendered by clinical departments. Monitor statistical data including payer denial data in order to recommend and implement operational procedures and protocols to improve services, reduce costs, decrease days of revenue, and increase cash flow. Schedule and assign all supervisory and clerical staff in the assigned areas ensuring staffing levels are maintained to provide timely and accurate follow-up. Develop, implement and monitor staff performance standards including development of motivational incentives within established institutional and state guidelines. Develop and present to PFS Leadership and UIHC Administration on critical topics tied to revenue management. Assist in planning, developing and implementing computer applications, upgrades to billing system, Epic workflows and other bolt-on software products.   Assist Associate Director with compilation and preparation of special and periodic statistical and financial reports for the Director of Patient Financial Services, Clinical Department Administrators, Clinic Department Executive Officers, as well as College of Medicine and Hospital Administration. Perform human resource functions including interviewing, selection, training, performance evaluation, salary determination, promotion and disciplinary action. Work closely with the PFS Training Department to create training curriculums and communicate areas of training needs specific to the P/HARM staff. Respond to inquiries and complaints from patients, clinical and hospital staff, and public; determine escalation of patient accounts to upper management. Assist P/HARM Associate Director in the establishment of annual operating budgetary needs for designated departments and monitor performance to achieve targeted levels of fiscal performance. Assist in negotiating and monitoring contracts with external vendors. Coordinate with Strategic Relations and other University departments to request bids for contracted services and to manage the implementation of services once the supplier is awarded the contract.   The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job.   ***Please note: Five (5) professional references will be required at a later step during the hiring process.   

The Office of Global and Community Health is recruiting a faculty member at 20-40% effort to assist with its community based programming. Responsibilities will include development of new community programs and oversight of some existing programs. Experience teaching as well as managing community based programs, a history of practice in community health center and board certification in public health dentistry is necessary. The position will have a dual reporting relationship to the Assistant Dean for Global and Community Health as well as the Chair for the Department of Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology.Please apply at:    http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/6944 We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Job Requirements: Basic Qualifications:DMD or DDS. Experience managing community based health centers required.Additional Qualifications:A doctoral degree in Dental Public Health.