The PAS Specialist’s objective is to positively represent Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), the Department of Medicine, the Harold Schnitzer Diabetes Health Center and Adult Endocrinology in a friendly and professional manner.  This position provides a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department of Medicine Clinical Programs, including:  - Front-line patient contact including greeting and checking patients in and out - Answering phones, sorting mail, faxing, photocopying and filing documents and records - Screening for financial eligibility, confirming health care coverage, obtaining referrals; - Scheduling appointments in person and over the phone - Assisting patients in a clinical setting. This position directly supports the Department of Medicine's objectives of service excellence, clinical care and quality assurance.

The PAS Specialist’s objective is to positively represent Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), the Department of Medicine, the Harold Schnitzer Diabetes Health Center and Adult Endocrinology in a friendly and professional manner.  This position provides a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department of Medicine Clinical Programs, including:  - Front-line patient contact including greeting and checking patients in and out - Answering phones, sorting mail, faxing, photocopying and filing documents and records - Screening for financial eligibility, confirming health care coverage, obtaining referrals; - Scheduling appointments in person and over the phone - Assisting patients in a clinical setting. This position directly supports the Department of Medicine's objectives of service excellence, clinical care and quality assurance.

Working Conditions:  This position works in a busy environment with multiple interruptions, multiple demands and people interactions.  It requires dealing with noise and frequent interruptions within the work.   Constant exposure to usual hospital environmental conditions.  Exposure to cleaning chemicals.  Possible exposure to body substances.    May require standing for 4 hours at a time.  Move and reposition mobility-challenged patients with assistance. Heavy use of computer and phones.  Ability to occasionally lift and carry at least 25 lbs.  Must have ability to reach and bend using correct body mechanics. Must be able to transport via the OHSU Tram. Ability to speak clearly, communicate electronically, demonstrate patience and understanding of customer needs.  Must be able to deal with competing needs and priorities of internal customers. 

IMAGING:  - Provides quality images with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of all equipment. - Technologists will be trained in all general radiology exams/areas so that they are able to rotate through the department based on workflow needs. - Utilize the VIP transportation system to arrange for patient delivery. - Positions patient for diagnostic radiology exams according to department procedures, training, and machine requirements with a high regard for the safety and care of the patient. - Operates radiology equipment, determines and sets exposure factors, sets technique utilizing all relevant factors to ensure accurate and quality images - with minimal and acceptable repeat rates. - Uses computer image processing, as needed to select, process, optimize and archive images to PACS. - Completely tracks exams in the Radiology Information system. - Develops and presents images and related patient information to radiologist for diagnosis. - Assists with patient transport by moving patients using standard procedures. - Assists in the training of Radiologic Technology Students, and adheres to dept. policy on supervision of student technologists.     DOCUMENTATION:  - Gathers complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers. - Responsible to correctly identify patients by checking their identity per department procedure. - Reviews patient chart and orders to insure correct examination. - Labels images completely with demographic, position and other needed documentation. Follows dept policy on the use of anatomical markers. - Logs activities, gathers charging information and charges exams as required. - Follows department and hospital procedures and policies. - Performs quality control and quality assurance, records results and reports variance from normal equipment function.   PERSONAL & PATIENT CARE AND SAFETY: - Provides for personal and patient care and safety using professional judgment in accordance with written standards so there is no injury to self or others. - Protects patients and others in the area by using proper machine settings and radiation safety standards. - Practices universal and blood and body fluid precautions, and sterile practices according to procedures. - Communicates and uses knowledge of related anatomy and physiology to insure appropriate and effective care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. - Maintains awareness of patient status and takes appropriate actions to meet their needs. - Explains the procedure to the patient to address questions and concerns. - Reports knowledge of any patient safety concern or occurance to manager and submit occurance to the on-line Patient Safety Net (PSN). QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL: - Practices professional communications, appearance, conduct, punctuality, attendance and attitude that leads to physician, patient and co-worker respect and confidence. - Effectively use their time, supplies, be attentive in work practices; works in a safe manner. - Possess self-motivation, take on projects willingly, act on opportunities to improve, contributes new ideas.

Working Conditions:  This position works in a busy environment with multiple interruptions, multiple demands and people interactions.  It requires dealing with noise and frequent interruptions within the work.   Constant exposure to usual hospital environmental conditions.  Exposure to cleaning chemicals.  Possible exposure to body substances.    May require standing for 4 hours at a time.  Move and reposition mobility-challenged patients with assistance. Heavy use of computer and phones.  Ability to occasionally lift and carry at least 25 lbs.  Must have ability to reach and bend using correct body mechanics. Must be able to transport via the OHSU Tram. Ability to speak clearly, communicate electronically, demonstrate patience and understanding of customer needs.  Must be able to deal with competing needs and priorities of internal customers. 

The Medical Assistant provides a full range of support as part of the medical care team. This position functions within the Medical Assistant Scope of Boundaries as defined by OHSU. Primary duties of this position are: rooming, collecting patient vital signs, point of care testing, documentation in the electronic medical record (EHR), maintaining clinic flow, stocking exam rooms, assisting with procedures and treatments, and communicating with efficiency and diplomacy. The Medical Assistant works under the clinical direction of the physician, and has a direct reporting relationship to the Practice Manager.   Medical Assistant positions are represented by the AFSCME union. Incentives include: - Salary Range: $22.08 - $29.87 per hour - Individuals may be eligible for a $2,500.00 hiring bonus** for positions (some positions will have an additional $2,500.00 bonus**, noted below with *)  - Individuals may be eligible for $2,500.00 with retention bonuses** after a year and two years of $2,500 each**. - Free Tri-Met and C-Tran Pass, plus free rides on the Aerial Tram and Portland Street Car - Experienced certified MAs have an opportunity to promote into a Medical Assistant 2 classification if all criteria is met after one year at OHSU Current Full Time Medical Assistant openings for the week of November 3rd. - November 10th:  - Ambulatory Float Pool - South Waterfront - 4 positions* - Ambulatory Talent Pool – South Waterfront – 3 positions* - Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine – South Waterfront – 1 position* - Beaverton Primary Care – Beaverton, OR – 2 positions* - Center for Women's Health – Marquam Hill– 3 positions - Clinic Westside – Beaverton, OR – 1 position - COVID Community Outreach – South Waterfront – 1 position* - Dermatology – South Waterfront – 4 positions* - Diagnostic Imaging Services – South Waterfront – 1 position - Digestive Health Center – South Waterfront – 3 position* - Doernbecher Specialty Pediatrics Clinic – Marquam Hill – 1 position* - Family Medicine – Scappoose, OR – 3 positions* - Family Medicine – South Waterfront – 3 positions* - Family Medicine at Richmond – Southeast Portland – 2 positions* - General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health – Marquam Hill – 1 position - Immediate Care – South Waterfront –2 positions - Immediate Care Richmond – Southeast – 2 positions* - Internal Medicine Clinic – Marquam Hill –2 positions*   - Knight Cancer Oncology – South Waterfront – 1 position* - Neurology – South Waterfront – 3 positions* - Neurology – Marquam Hill – 2 positions* - Occupational Health - Marquam Hill - 1 position - Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation – South Waterfront – 4 positions* - Otolaryngology - Ear, Nose & Throat – South Waterfront – 1 position - Pre Operative Medicine Clinic – South Waterfront – 1 position* - Radiation Medicine – Marquam Hill – 1 position* - Radiation Oncology – Marquam Hill – 1 position - University Fertility Consultants – South Waterfront – 1 position* - Urology – South Waterfront – 2 position* - Urology, Adventist Campus – Southeast Portland – 2 positions* - Vascular Surgery – Marquam Hill – 1 position   Part Time, Relief, Temporary or Flex Positions: - Family Medicine at Richmond – Southeast Portland – 1 relief position - General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health – Marquam Hill – 2 relief positions **Only new hires are eligible for listed bonuses

Patient Care: Provides direct care to the patient as required for meal service including: providing the menu, taking the patient’s meal order using a portable electronic device, confirms the items ordered are consistent with the prescribed diet, and checks the medical record for CBG orders or medications that need to be timed with food intake. Assists with assembling meals in the kitchen (at CHH2), delivers the meal, and ensures patients are ready for meal with over-bed table cleared. Checks for tray accuracy when delivering trays and is alert for items left on trays (glasses, dentures, paperwork). Removes soiled meal tray from the room and documents intake in the medical record. Orders product and maintains nourishment room inventory using FIFO, demonstrates competency in specific skills and follows established protocols including: uses two patient identifiers; uses hand sanitizer between patient contacts; recognizes and responds to emergent situations; documents according to established policies and procedures including: patient intakes and calorie count data in Epic on the computer, converts weights and measures for food items for calorie count data, coordinates care and/or services with other team members including: alerts dietitians and dietetic technicians to patients’ needs and arranges for snacks as appropriate, notifies nursing and other professional staff of patient needs when out of the Meal Service Associate scope of practice, communicates in a respectful, caring and non-judgmental manner, reinforces nutritional teaching and counseling which is supportive and/or restorative of health, assumes responsibility for professional/job related development, knowledge of advances in technology, use of new equipment and appropriate application of hospital systems, incorporates quality improvement practices into performance, incorporates the principles of OHSU’s Mission Statement into performance, supports patient and family centered care across the continuum through service coordination, adheres to HIPPA and confidentiality guidelines, and adheres to the OHSU Code of Conduct. Performs requirements for Staff Members as outlined in Compliance Roles and Responsibilities in OHSU Hospitals and Clinics: - Carries out job responsibilities in an ethical, effective and professional manner. - Reports potential compliance problems using the reporting processes as outlined in the Code of Conduct. - Models ethical and appropriate behavior, professional standards, compliance, and personal integrity. - Participates in training programs. - Understands and complies with OHSU and departmental policies and procedures, applicable rules and regulations.   Hospitality: Fulfills responsibility to organization through performance that promotes the service excellence philosophy; provides outstanding care to patients including: immediate service recovery; listens and responds to patients’ needs including unspoken or subtle requests; completes patient surveys as needed.    Clerical: Keeps list of patients for assigned floor(s), checks diets on the food and nutrition list with the list on the care unit(s), keeps communication log(s) current, orders par stock, records food intakes, fluid intakes, and calorie count information in the EPIC system. Uses tray monitor on electronic mobile device to promote trays after meal is delivered to patient in a timely manner.   Food Preparation: Heats food for patients as needed and makes coffee for the unit.   Sanitation: Puts frozen and refrigerated stock away quickly, stocks non-perishables, picks up trays from meals and puts into soiled tray cart, cleans nourishment room and equipment, refrigerator, freezer and other storage areas. Practices FIFO when restocking nourishment room.   Sustainability: Supports sustainability efforts of Food & Nutrition Services by participating fully in the recycling programs.   Waste Prevention: Prevents waste by assisting patients to get what they want, using oldest first (FIFO), and preparing only what is needed. Demonstrates fiscal accountability and the effective use of resources.

Come and join our Neurocritical Care and Neuroanesthesia teams providing tertiary care to neurologically injured patients at OHSU (a 550-bed Magnet hospital and Comprehensive Stroke Center with Level-1 Trauma designation, and the only academic hospital in Oregon). OHSU has a busy neurosurgical service, including functional and epilepsy surgery, as well as a cerebrovascular and skull base program and an intraoperative MRI suite. The Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) is a state-of-the-art 17-bed ICU that admits all neurologically injured patients in need of critical care, including patients with ischemic or hemorrhagic strokes, status epilepticus, neuromuscular disorders, and those undergoing neurosurgical and neurointerventional procedures. This creates a practice environment with an excellent mix of surgical and non-surgical ICU patients. Our Neurocritical Care certified NSICU faculty include anesthesiologists, neurologists, and neurosurgeons. We are looking for an energetic physician who has completed training in Anesthesiology and Neurocritical Care and wants to join our dynamic team.   The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the University's missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service. Appointee shall have a demonstrated competence in research, teaching, patient care or administration or combinations of these activities. The potential for academic accomplishment should be evident.    Teaches trainees and support staff in their area of professional expertise. Teaching is done through assigned lectures to be given during the course of the year and through teaching in the course of performing their own job by modeling best practices, mentoring trainees, guiding learning through delegating graduated and focused levels of responsibility. Assistant Professors have a demonstrated competence in teaching and are knowledgeable about relevant guidelines from all applicable regulating bodies. (E.g. ACGME competencies for clinical faculty).   Provides an outstanding level of professional performance. Professional performance is to be delivered in a manner that is compliant with the regulations and guidelines of all relevant regulating bodies (e.g. the American Society of Anesthesiologists, TJC, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, OHSU IRB, NIH and all other state, federal, and institutional regulatory guidelines). Treats all patients, research subjects, trainees and co-workers with dignity and respect.   May maintain a program of scholarly research activity directed toward improved understanding of the causes, detection, and treatment of diseases. May develop and direct scholarly research activities focused toward improving the educational foundation within anesthesiology and perioperative medicine. May engage in public service through consultative activities with OHSU and non-University groups as approved by the Chair. May also participate in additional departmental or hospital administration as approved by the Chair or supervising Vice Chair.

$10,000 hiring bonus   The Surgical Tech (ST) performs the delegated duties that ensure that the OR environment is safe, that equipment is cleaned and functions appropriately, and keeps patient safety a number one priority. The ST possesses expertise in the application of sterile and aseptic technique; the ST combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to safely facilitate invasive and/or diagnostic procedures. The ST has the ability to manage stressful/unusual situations in a positive manner, and encompasses the OHSU Core Competencies (Accountability, Collaboration, Communication, Diversity, Integrity, Respect, Service Orientation, Teamwork) into their practice.     Orientation: Up to 12 weeks

$10,000 hiring bonus   The Surgical Tech (ST) performs the delegated duties that ensure that the OR environment is safe, that equipment is cleaned and functions appropriately, and keeps patient safety a number one priority. The ST possesses expertise in the application of sterile and aseptic technique; the ST combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to safely facilitate invasive and/or diagnostic procedures. The ST has the ability to manage stressful/unusual situations in a positive manner, and encompasses the OHSU Core Competencies (Accountability, Collaboration, Communication, Diversity, Integrity, Respect, Service Orientation, Teamwork) into their practice.     Orientation: Up to 12 weeks

$10,000 hiring bonus   The Surgical Tech (ST) performs the delegated duties that ensure that the OR environment is safe, that equipment is cleaned and functions appropriately, and keeps patient safety a number one priority. The ST possesses expertise in the application of sterile and aseptic technique; the ST combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to safely facilitate invasive and/or diagnostic procedures. The ST has the ability to manage stressful/unusual situations in a positive manner, and encompasses the OHSU Core Competencies (Accountability, Collaboration, Communication, Diversity, Integrity, Respect, Service Orientation, Teamwork) into their practice.     Orientation: Up to 12 weeks

$3,000 hiring bonus   The Surgical Tech (ST) performs the delegated duties that ensure that the OR environment is safe, that equipment is cleaned and functions appropriately, and keeps patient safety a number one priority. The ST possesses expertise in the application of sterile and aseptic technique; the ST combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to safely facilitate invasive and/or diagnostic procedures. The ST has the ability to manage stressful/unusual situations in a positive manner, and encompasses the OHSU Core Competencies (Accountability, Collaboration, Communication, Diversity, Integrity, Respect, Service Orientation, Teamwork) into their practice.     Orientation: Up to 12 weeks

$3,000 hiring bonus   The Surgical Tech (ST) performs the delegated duties that ensure that the OR environment is safe, that equipment is cleaned and functions appropriately, and keeps patient safety a number one priority. The ST possesses expertise in the application of sterile and aseptic technique; the ST combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to safely facilitate invasive and/or diagnostic procedures. The ST has the ability to manage stressful/unusual situations in a positive manner, and encompasses the OHSU Core Competencies (Accountability, Collaboration, Communication, Diversity, Integrity, Respect, Service Orientation, Teamwork) into their practice.     Orientation: Up to 12 weeks

$10,000 hiring bonus   The Surgical Tech (ST) performs the delegated duties that ensure that the OR environment is safe, that equipment is cleaned and functions appropriately, and keeps patient safety a number one priority. The ST possesses expertise in the application of sterile and aseptic technique; the ST combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to safely facilitate invasive and/or diagnostic procedures. The ST has the ability to manage stressful/unusual situations in a positive manner, and encompasses the OHSU Core Competencies (Accountability, Collaboration, Communication, Diversity, Integrity, Respect, Service Orientation, Teamwork) into their practice.     Orientation: Up to 12 weeks

$10,000 hiring bonus   The Surgical Tech (ST) performs the delegated duties that ensure that the OR environment is safe, that equipment is cleaned and functions appropriately, and keeps patient safety a number one priority. The ST possesses expertise in the application of sterile and aseptic technique; the ST combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to safely facilitate invasive and/or diagnostic procedures. The ST has the ability to manage stressful/unusual situations in a positive manner, and encompasses the OHSU Core Competencies (Accountability, Collaboration, Communication, Diversity, Integrity, Respect, Service Orientation, Teamwork) into their practice.     Orientation: Up to 12 weeks

$10,000 hiring bonus   The Surgical Tech (ST) performs the delegated duties that ensure that the OR environment is safe, that equipment is cleaned and functions appropriately, and keeps patient safety a number one priority. The ST possesses expertise in the application of sterile and aseptic technique; the ST combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to safely facilitate invasive and/or diagnostic procedures. The ST has the ability to manage stressful/unusual situations in a positive manner, and encompasses the OHSU Core Competencies (Accountability, Collaboration, Communication, Diversity, Integrity, Respect, Service Orientation, Teamwork) into their practice.     Orientation: Up to 12 weeks

$10,000 hiring bonus   The Surgical Tech (ST) performs the delegated duties that ensure that the OR environment is safe, that equipment is cleaned and functions appropriately, and keeps patient safety a number one priority. The ST possesses expertise in the application of sterile and aseptic technique; the ST combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to safely facilitate invasive and/or diagnostic procedures. The ST has the ability to manage stressful/unusual situations in a positive manner, and encompasses the OHSU Core Competencies (Accountability, Collaboration, Communication, Diversity, Integrity, Respect, Service Orientation, Teamwork) into their practice.     Orientation: Up to 12 weeks

$10,000 hiring bonus   The Surgical Tech (ST) performs the delegated duties that ensure that the OR environment is safe, that equipment is cleaned and functions appropriately, and keeps patient safety a number one priority. The ST possesses expertise in the application of sterile and aseptic technique; the ST combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to safely facilitate invasive and/or diagnostic procedures. The ST has the ability to manage stressful/unusual situations in a positive manner, and encompasses the OHSU Core Competencies (Accountability, Collaboration, Communication, Diversity, Integrity, Respect, Service Orientation, Teamwork) into their practice.     Orientation: Up to 12 weeks

$10,000 hiring bonus   The Surgical Tech (ST) performs the delegated duties that ensure that the OR environment is safe, that equipment is cleaned and functions appropriately, and keeps patient safety a number one priority. The ST possesses expertise in the application of sterile and aseptic technique; the ST combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to safely facilitate invasive and/or diagnostic procedures. The ST has the ability to manage stressful/unusual situations in a positive manner, and encompasses the OHSU Core Competencies (Accountability, Collaboration, Communication, Diversity, Integrity, Respect, Service Orientation, Teamwork) into their practice.     Orientation: Up to 12 weeks

$10,000 hiring bonus   The Surgical Tech (ST) performs the delegated duties that ensure that the OR environment is safe, that equipment is cleaned and functions appropriately, and keeps patient safety a number one priority. The ST possesses expertise in the application of sterile and aseptic technique; the ST combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to safely facilitate invasive and/or diagnostic procedures. The ST has the ability to manage stressful/unusual situations in a positive manner, and encompasses the OHSU Core Competencies (Accountability, Collaboration, Communication, Diversity, Integrity, Respect, Service Orientation, Teamwork) into their practice.     Orientation: Up to 12 weeks