This is a two year Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) fellowship. The fellow will participate in projects for Surgical Oncology, clinical patient care, responsibilities as assigned by the supervising physician, and teaching responsibilities for residents and interns as appropriate and directed by supervising Department/Division faculty.    This Fellowship Council approved HPB fellowship program is designed to draw from the multidisciplinary strengths of faculty members in liver transplant, surgical oncology, and general surgery. The fellowship is aimed to complete the specialty training of well-trained general, surgical oncology and transplant surgeons. The program will be two years in duration. Graduates will be expected to finish the program with substantial technical expertise in liver resection, complex biliary reconstruction, minimally invasive liver surgery, techniques of liver tumor ablation and liver transplantation. Trainees will be thoroughly trained in the evaluation and clinical decision making for patients with benign liver masses, primary liver cancer and the management of metastatic cancer to the liver. While the program is not aimed to train liver transplant surgeons, the trainee will benefit from broad exposure to organ retrieval, recipient hepatectomy and liver transplantation. Depending on the clinical focus of the individual trainee, experience in pancreatic surgery will also be available. Trainees will be expected to develop independent clinical research skills. Under faculty guidance graduates will be expected to design and complete a research project. Ultimately the program is designed to produce superb technical surgeons with a thorough understanding of the clinical aspects of HPB disease who will provide leadership in the advancement of HPB surgery in coming years both in the United States and other countries.   

This position provides faculty support including assisting with grading and classroom/course activities: - Assists faculty with classroom/course activities. - Assists faculty with grading assignments. - Other duties as assigned.

- Peer tutors assist and coach other OHSU SON students in becoming a more successful and independent learner. - Peer tutors provide and help to integrate effective learning and study strategies for their assigned students, while at the same time helping to clarify and/or reinforce course content, assignments, and material. - Peer tutors should be available between 4-10 hours per week for tutoring sessions. - Provide individualized content and skill-development tutoring to assigned students (tutees). - Individual student assignments may be requested by course faculty. - Create and maintain a tutoring schedule convenient to both tutor and tutee.

Team Development/Management - Direct supervision of entry level through senior level clinical research staff including performance management, disciplinary action, coaching, team building, delegation of tasks as well as defining specific roles and responsibilities within the team. - Promote retention and engagement by building a foundation in clinical research fundamentals while building strong clinical research coordination support for the KCVI clinical research program. - Day to day operational issues, and cross-training for back-up coverage in all areas of clinical trials operations - regulatory/IRB, patient assessments and care, sponsor communications, data entry and query resolution. - Responsible for the recruitment and hiring of all clinical research staff for the Interventional Clinical Research Team. - Collaborate with HR and the Education /Regulatory Specialist in building a standardized onboarding plan for new staff. Program Management - Coordinate site qualification visits, execution of startup documentation, oversight of data entry and management of information in OHSU’s central CTMS system, timely and accurate submission of case report forms to the sponsor, as well as overseeing enrollment and patient screening to ensure enrollment goals are met. - Responsible for ensuring the Research Coordinators are completing required regulatory work for each study. This includes maintaining all active IRB protocols, including amendments, termination of protocols, and startup of new protocol. - Ensure required documentation is filed and provided to the sponsors in accordance with FDA requirements, and working with program leadership to prepare and participate in FDA audits as they occur. - Responsible for working with the Trials Administrator and investigators to develop new study budgets, working with the finance team to ensure coordinator time is billed timely and accurately through internal billing processes, and assist the Trials Administrator in development of fiscal year budgets for the Interventional program. - Collaborate with the Trials Administrator in the development of standard workflows and SOP’s to ensure compliance, efficiency and consistency in support for trials within the program.

- Team Development/Management - Direct supervision of entry level through senior level clinical research staff including performance management, disciplinary action, coaching, team building, delegation of tasks as well as defining specific roles and responsibilities within the team.  - Promote retention and engagement by building a foundation in clinical research fundamentals while building strong clinical research coordination support for the KCVI clinical research program. - Day to day operational issues, and  cross-training for back-up coverage in all areas of clinical trials operations - regulatory/IRB, patient assessments and care, sponsor communications, data entry and query resolution. - Responsible for the recruitment and hiring of all clinical research staff for the Interventional Clinical Research Team. - Collaborate with HR and the Education /Regulatory Specialist in building a standardized onboarding plan for new staff.  - Program Management  - Coordinate site qualification visits, execution of startup documentation, oversight of data entry and management of information in OHSU’s central CTMS system, timely and accurate submission of case report forms to the sponsor, as well as overseeing enrollment and patient screening to ensure enrollment goals are met.  - Responsible for ensuring the Research Coordinators are completing required regulatory work for each study.  This includes maintaining all active IRB protocols, including amendments, termination of protocols, and startup of new protocol. - Ensure required documentation is filed and provided to the sponsors in accordance with FDA requirements, and working with program leadership to prepare and participate in FDA audits as they occur. - Responsible for working with the Trials Administrator and investigators to develop new study budgets, working with the finance team to ensure coordinator time is billed timely and accurately through internal billing processes, and assist the Trials Administrator in development of fiscal year budgets for the Interventional program.   - Collaborate with the Trials Administrator in the development of standard workflows and SOP’s to ensure compliance, efficiency and consistency in support for trials within the program.

- Act as the project lead and project manager for large, multi-institutional, collaborative projects. - Oversee, manage and track all aspects of key alliances and associated projects, including timelines, milestones, legal agreements, compliance and regulatory requirements, finances, and information flow. - Lead, facilitate, and manage priorities and all interactions between all internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective functioning of the team. - Independently lead partnerships, from scouting opportunities to managing relationships to evaluation of diversifying funding mechanisms via The U.S. Economic Development Administration  Business Oregon, National Science, etc. and managing OHSU’s participation in such efforts. - Facilitate and foster relationships to advance OHSU research and innovation. - Act as first point of contact for  partners seeking to collaborate with OHSU. - Engage key department personnel and faculty to maintain positive working relationships and efficient processes. - Appropriately anticipate and address issues that arise with partnerships. - Identify and engage OHSU units as contributors to projects as needed. - Responsible for managing communications and timelines. - Report to stakeholders and solicit feedback during the evaluation process of partnering opportunities. - Understand the scientific, technical and operational viewpoints of diverse stakeholders, both within OHSU and our external partners - Be aware of new innovations and understand technologies and their real-world commercial applications. - Work closely and collaboratively with OHSU Technology Transfer and other programs with business-development type functions embedded within different groups at OHSU. - Lead programs and events that allow industry participation for collaboration and measure outcomes. - Assist with set-up of industry visits and partnering events as needed. - Primary contact with OHSU groups such as ITG, EdComm, Events and Protocol, to ensure meetings are organized and run smoothly. - Serve as a role model/mentor for other Alliance Managers at OHSU.  - Demonstrate leadership and effectiveness in building and maintaining industry partnerships and a cohesive Alliance Manager community. - Effectively communicate to OHSU leadership and stakeholders the characteristics of effective Alliance Managers, including the background, experience, temperament, and skills required for success. - Identify and evaluate Alliance Manager candidates for positions throughout OHSU. - Participate in the recruitment of such candidates, and provide training and mentoring. - Provide guidance, management, and training for Business Development Interns, as needed. - Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned by Senior Director of Business Development. This position requires the ability to work remotely, and the ability to frequently report to the OHSU Portland campus for scheduled and ad hoc meetings and assignments.

The Psychiatric Clinic Director is responsible for all activities falling under the Intercultural Psychiatric Program (IPP). The IPP is the region’s premiere behavioral health clinic for refugee and immigrant services. This position is in charge of making sure that the behavioral health care provided at this clinic meets and exceeds the standard of care for the community, and is in line with evidence-based care.    This position deals with many different funding sources, including but not limited to contracts with CCOs, grants for refugee services and foundation funding. Also works with an administrative team consisting of a faculty practice manager, a clinical supervisor and a Director of Clinical Operations for the Department of Psychiatry, as well as the larger Department administrative services. Will provide 40% medical directorship time and 60% clinical time.  

- Independently lead partnerships, from scouting opportunities to managing relationships; - Facilitate and foster relationships to advance OHSU research and innovation; - Act as first point of contact for  partners seeking to collaborate with OHSU; - Engage key department personnel and faculty to maintain positive working relationships and efficient processes; - Appropriately anticipate and address issues that arise with partnerships. - Oversee, manage and track all aspects of projects, including timelines, milestones, legal agreements, compliance and regulatory requirements, finances, and information flow. - Identify and engage OHSU units as contributors to projects as needed. - Responsible for managing communications and timelines; - Report to stakeholders and solicit feedback during the evaluation process of partnering opportunities; - Understand the scientific, technical and operational viewpoints of diverse stakeholders, both within OHSU and our external partners; - Be aware of new innovations and understand technologies and their real-world commercial applications; - Work closely and collaboratively with OHSU Technology Transfer and other programs with business-development type functions embedded within different groups at OHSU. - Take notes at meetings and perform appropriate follow up and action items. - Lead programs and events that allow industry participation for collaboration and measure outcomes, including helping to setup industry visits and partnering events. - Be the primary contact with OHSU groups such as ITG, EdComm, Events and Protocol, etc. to ensure that meetings are organized appropriately and run smoothly. This position requires the ability to work remotely, and the ability to frequently report to the OHSU Portland campus for scheduled and ad hoc meetings and assignments.

Academic multi-organ transplant surgeon at the rank of Assistant Professor, who has completed a multi-organ ASTS approved fellowship and who is ABS certified or eligible. Must have a commitment to deceased and living donor kidney transplantation, pancreas transplantation and multi-organ procurement. Practice in liver transplantation is not the focus of this position.    This position includes an academic appointment with the Department of Surgery in the OHSU School of Medicine and will be expected to contribute to the educational mission of the Department of Surgery, including participation in Department of Surgery teaching conferences, Grand Rounds, and the education of students, residents and fellows.   The ideal candidate will have interest in the pursuit of scholarly activities to include research, which is most favorably represented as extramural funding, local, national and international presentations, and regular publication of original manuscripts in peer reviewed medical journals.    This position will also have contractual relationships with the Portland VA Medical Center and Cascade Life Alliance.

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.   This position reports to Dr. Karan Replogle,  Acting Division Head Endodontology   The primary focus of the Head of the Division of Endodontology is to provide leadership for the education of predoctoral and graduate dental students in Endodontology.  This faculty member will serve a dual role as the Program Director for the Advanced Education Program in Endodontics, providing direct oversight and direction for the specialty program.   The Division Head collaborates with the Department Chair, the Senior Associate Deans for Academic and Clinical Systems in the development and implementation of curriculum, operation and oversight of the Graduate Endodontic Practice, and management of Division and Program budgets. The Head leads in process improvement and ensures compliance to the policies and procedures of the School of Dentistry (SOD), Commission of Dental Accreditation (CODA), and the Northwest Commission of Colleges and University (NWCCU).  The Head collaborates with the Dean of the SOD and the OHSU Foundation to manage and grow alumni philanthropy.   This position directly supervises faculty in the Predoctoral and Advanced Education Program, full-time and part-time.  The position is supported by an Administrative Coordinator. This faculty member is expected to conduct research, participate in research, and oversee and mentor research of the Advanced Education students in Endodontics.  The faculty member will teach in the Predoctoral and Graduate Endodontic curriculum. The faculty member is eligible to practice endodontic privately in the OHSU SOD Faculty Practice.   The Division Head will be supported to provide service to the community and strengthen the divisions’ and advanced education program’s reputation nationally and internationally.   The appointee shall provide services as assigned in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach, and public service.   The Responsibilities of the Division Head are: - Recruit, retain, evaluate, and directly supervise diverse faculty within the Division of Endodontology - Build relationships within the Division and between Divisions to build a culture of success, belonging and synergy that furthers the mission of the SOD Manage the operating budget for the Division - Participate in forecasting and justifying budgetary recommendations for additional funding for facilities, staffing and resources - Develop and monitor performance metrics for the Division - Support, coach and implement key SOD initiatives - Recommend and establish administrative controls and process improvements to increase efficiency, performance, and outcomes - Build, develop, and foster essential partnerships with alumni and external community partners. - Leads in initiatives to improve the overall dental health of the community The Respnsibilities of the Advanced Program Director in Endodontics are: - Provides strategic and day-to-day operational guidance and oversight for the Advanced Education Program in Endodontics - Recruit, retain, evaluate, and directly supervise graduate students within the Advanced Education Program in Endodontics - Build relationships within the Program and between the SOD Programs and GME residencies in Ortho, Periodontics, Pediatrics, Oral Surgery, and the General Practice Residency to build a culture of success, belonging and synergy that furthers the mission of the SOD - Serve on the SOD Advanced Education Committee to guide compliance to SOD policies and procedures for Advanced Education Programs - Establish rapport with public and private clients to grow the referral base for the GEP and to enhance the resources available to the GEP - Recommend, establish, and ensure compliance with administrative controls and process improvements that increase efficiency, performance, and outcomes - Collaborate with the Clinical Site Director for the GEP to manage operations to include determining appropriate faculty staffing, resident and staff scheduling, resident/patient experiences, and budget. - Prepare reporting for the OHSU, CODA and NWCCU program review - Ensures compliance with policies and procedures of the SOD, CODA and NWCCU.

The Clinical Site Director for Predoctoral Patient Intake & Urgent Care is a full-time faculty member who provides clinical leadership, management, and oversight of the clinical operations in the Predoctoral Patient Intake and Urgent Care Clinics.   The Clinical Site Director - Works collaboratively to provide clinical experiences for dental students in the admission of new patients and the provision of urgent care services  - Manages clinical systems that foster quality patient care and dental student experiences - Supervises dental student providers, calibrates faculty assigned in these areas  - Provides direct patient care during some academic sessions and during academic breaks. - Onboards dental student and faculty - Provides student assessment - Works with SOD Leadership to foster an environment which supports and engages dental providers, staff, and patients to promote wellness and improve oral health outcomes. The faculty member is eligible to practice endodontic privately in the OHSU SOD Faculty Practice.   A Group Practice Coordinator works directly with the Director to provide administrative support.   This position reports to the Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Systems within the School of Dentistry and is academically housed within the Department of Restorative Dentistry. The general pattern of working hours corresponds with scheduled clinic hours, Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.  Deviations from this pattern may be necessary at times.   Additional Position Responsibilities  - Assigns, co-assigns, and re-assigns patients to students based on student need, student expertise, and student level of performance. - Determines staffing needs, scheduling of student providers, faculty providers, and patients to provide services and meet patient intake metrics. - Provides in-direct supervision of the Group Practice Coordinator. - Collaborates with the Clinical Site Directors for DMD Restorative, Periodontics, Oral Surgery and Endodontics in the timely and compassionate delivery of urgent dental services. - Participates in review of SOD policy and procedures, chart audits, and axiUm reporting used in the evaluation of student performance, clinical efficiency, and compliance to SOD policies and procedures. - Monitors and oversees compliance to all OHSU, OHSU SOD, OHSA, CDC, Oregon Board of Dentistry and other regulatory agency policy and procedure. - Provides oversight for the teledentistry services provided within these practice areas. - Administers clinical skills assessments (CSAs) associated with urgent care. - Develop and monitor key performance indicators and metrics to measure effectiveness and efficiency. - Reports outcomes and outcome assessments regularly as requested in oral, written or presentation mode. - Improve clinic flow, organization, utilization and productivity. - Introduce new technologies and techniques. - Assist with innovations to improve education experience and delivery of patient services. - Builds, develops, and fosters partnerships within OHSU and with community partners. - Establishes rapport with public and private clients to grow SOD referral base and resources.

Clinical Activities (not related to teaching or research): - This position requires an OR FNP license. Licensure as an FNP in the state of Oregon requires clinical practice as an FNP. - This faculty’s clinical practice may be separate from the OHSU FTE or may be incorporated into the overall OHSU FTE; this is part of the position negotiation. Scholarly Activities (research/writing, abstracts, grant supported work, presentations, etc.): - Assists in administration of Renew grant in Portland area in underserved communities including coordination of clinical placements and developing strong relationships with Renew grant partners. Education Activities (include types of teaching and types of student taught): - Instructs and supervises FNP graduate and doctoral students in the Portland area with occasional travel to OHSU Rural Campuses in La Grande, Klamath Falls, and South Coast including site visits to clinical partners. Service Activities: - These activities could include faculty meetings, student advising, committee membership, professional activities and other responsibilities as assigned by the Program or Academic Director. - Participates in faculty governance; additional engagement based on rank. Administrative Activities: - As negotiated. Other Activities: - 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.

The mission of the Neuroanesthesiology Fellowship Program is to develop expert clinicians and leaders by providing advanced training in the perioperative management of patients with complex neurologic pathologies in a learning atmosphere that nurtures intellectual curiosity and innovation.    The program is designed to offer 12 months of post-residency clinical subspecialty anesthesia training for adults with intracranial masses, neurovascular pathologies, and spine pathologies in diverse settings including the operating room, MRI hybrid suite, and interventional radiology suite. The fellow will have the opportunity to team up with a cohort of people across multiple disciplines, including neurosurgeons, neurologists, and intraoperative monitoring technicians to provide advanced subspecialty care in a variety of craniotomy approaches including awake craniotomies. The fellow will also have dedicated rotations in the Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit as well as opportunities to supplement their education with electives in neuroradiology, pediatric neuroanesthesia, and intraoperative encephalography.     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 patient care.  Teaches junior 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.    Provides an outstanding level of professional performance (e.g. quality of clinical care for clinical faculty).  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, JCAHO, 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.

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team in the Pediatric Nephrology Division. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides collaborative and multidisciplinary care of children and adolescence in Pediatric Nephrology with a team of seven attending physicians. The APP will 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. The service responsibilities include rounding on outpatient dialysis patients, co-managing renal transplant patients in the renal transplant clinic, attending in the pediatric nephrology outpatients, and managing the 24-hour blood pressure program.    The APP faculty will have numerous opportunities to become involved in quality improvement work, education, research, and childhood advocacy. Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, the Department of Pediatrics, and the Division of Nephrology are committed to developing our faculty members’ careers. A pathway for academic appointment/promotion for the APPs was recently implemented at OHSU.   Professional participation is expected including attendance in relevant educational conferences and didactic conferences.   As teaching is an important portion of the OHSU and Doernbecher Children’s hospital mission, you will be responsible in collaborating and teaching students and trainees.  

Hiring Bonus and Relocation Package Available   The OHSU Clinical registered nurse (RN) provides compassionate, evidence-based, and efficient care to individuals, families, communities and patient populations. The Clinical RN’s care delivery is consistent with the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics. The Clinical RN demonstrates the professional role obligations of scientist, leader, practitioner, and knowledge transferor [Onsomble Model of the Professional Role™]. Professional accountability enriches the Clinical RN’s engagement as a leader in promoting an inter-professional culture of collaborative decision-making, innovation, life-long learning, and teamwork.  

Evaluation & Caseload Management - Prioritizes patients care needs given medical necessity, discharge plan, medical stability and appropriateness to participate in rehabilitation. - Evaluates patients to determine appropriateness of referral. - Identifies rehab potential, establishes treatment goals specific to the scope of acute care rehabilitation, including functional outcomes, quantitative measures and target dates. - Develops treatment plans to achieve identified goals. - Documents evaluations in patient’s medical record in compliance with DNV, OHSU, OAR’s and third-party payer criteria. - Enters accurate codes for services performed and bills time in patient care accurately. - Provides consultation in a time-efficient manner for patients, specific to care area. - Requesting orders and/or providing guidance to the patient’s team regarding activity or prevention of complications      Provides Skilled Rehabilitation Treatment - Prioritizes care needs given medical necessity, discharge plan, medical stability and appropriateness to participate in rehabilitation - Performs and documents skilled patient care activities, including direct treatment and caregiver/patient/family education - Monitors and adjusts treatment plans specific to patient progress - Fabricates and adjusts splints to meet patient needs - Communicates patient needs and promotes carryover of strategies, precautions, etc. with nursing and other caregivers. - Updates recommendations to team regarding continuing rehabilitation needs and plan as patient’s condition and situations warrant. - Directs, supports and providers supervision as required for aides and volunteers. - Develops and enhances patient care program and patient outcomes in specialty area. - Documents treatment and other patient contacts in patient’s medical record in compliance with DNV, OHSU, OAR’s and third-party payer criteria. Care Coordination - Collaborates with patient, family, and medical team in multidisciplinary patient rounds, ensuring a common level of understanding of the patient’s rehabilitation needs, and providing recommendations for rehab after discharge. - Requests patient/family conferences as appropriate, and participates in conferences representing department. - Heightens awareness of and advocates for rehab needs of patient. - Enhances patient safety both during and after hospitalization by assisting the team in problem-solving. - Including but not limited to vision, ADL, and cognition impairments. - Provides feedback and educates physicians, fellows, residents, and other health care providers about rehabilitation (including but not limited to medical necessity for skilled rehabilitation services and appropriate referrals and expectations for rehab outcome and intensity at various levels of care). Service - Demonstrates excellent customer service and communication skills in all interactions with patients and family, including both telephone and face-to-face situations. - Demonstrates active listening skills and supportive, professional behavior at all times, to patients, families and staff. - Addresses complaints and problems promptly and courteously, involving management when indicated. - Communicates with patients and families, other healthcare team members, in a timely and cost-efficient, courteous manner. Department Operations - Ensures scheduler/manager has ongoing, current availability for scheduling. - Responds in a timely manner to scheduling requests. - Meets or exceeds departmental efficiency standards  .              

Provide the full range of diagnostic evaluations (behavioral, physiologic and electrophysiologic) of the auditory system appropriate to neonates, infants and children including visual reinforcement audiometry, conditioned play audiometry, standard pure tone audiometry, auditory brainstem response, otoacoustic emissions, and detailed middle ear evaluation including otoscopy, tympanometry and measurement of acoustic reflexes. Provide analysis and interpretation of test results along with implications and recommendations for communicative, educational and cognitive development, implications for family/caregivers, staff, medical providers and educational agencies.  Provide referrals to appropriate medical specialists, early intervention providers, and community providers of intervention services for hearing impaired and deaf children.  Provide services at OHSU campus and at satellite clinics at Orenco Station and CDRC Eugene/University of Oregon Campus.  - Provide treatment services for infants and children with hearing loss when indicated including ordering, programming, and verification of hearing technology. Provide counseling for patients and caregivers regarding hearing device use, care, maintenance, and realistic expectations.  - Assist in the care and maintenance of all clinical equipment, space and supplies.  Assist in scheduling annual equipment calibration, and equipment repair when needed.  Support the mission and goals of the pediatric audiology department, the IDD, and OHSU. - Provide supervised externship experiences for audiology graduate students and observational experiences for students and residents in other disciplines.  Provide educational services regarding audiology and audiologic services through lectures and hands-on demonstrations for healthcare providers, residents, and medical students as requested. Provide community consultation through conferences and clinics outside of the IDD and OHSU.  Conduct workshops/in-services at local, state and regional levels upon request.  Attend department meetings and associated committee participation.  Engage in discipline appropriate research and cooperate in joint research with other faculty and staff.

Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital is offering an opportunity for a full-time General Pediatrics faculty appointment at one of the nation’s top ranked Children’s Hospitals as reported by U.S. News & World. As Oregon’s only academic health center, we strive to offer the very best medical care to every child across Oregon, Southwest Washington and beyond.  We have more specialists in children’s health than anywhere else in the state and serve as the region’s tertiary and quaternary referral center. We offer the newest and most advanced treatments available and are a world-class health research center for basic, clinical, and translational research. We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our established team of general pediatricians who provide clinical care for over 12,000 infants, children, and adolescents in the ambulatory setting, and provide inpatient service to newborns in the Mother-Baby Unit. Embracing multidisciplinary collaboration, we actively participate in a broad range of clinical, quality, educational, and research activities.  Division members develop and support family-centered care principles, and demonstrate excellence in communication with families and referring providers.  The Division is extensively involved in providing and leading educational endeavors for medical students and pediatric residents.  More than half of Oregon’s practicing pediatricians trained at Doernbecher. OHSU Doernbecher is located in Portland, Oregon. Bisected by the Willamette River, Portland is a vibrant city nestled among green woods and waterways. Only 90 minutes from the spectacular Oregon coast or towering Mount Hood, Portland offers the rare accessibility of snow-to-surf. Home to award-winning wineries, artisan coffee shops, acclaimed restaurants, extensive bike paths, unique brewpubs, professional soccer and basketball teams, a vibrant theater scene, expansive book stores, watersports communities, and one of the largest urban forests in the United States, Portland offers something for everyone.  All without sales tax and in a mild climate. It’s no wonder Portland constantly ranks as one of America’s favorite lifestyle cities. OHSU values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment as an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion to apply.

- Provide high quality customer service to all internal and external customers. This includes communicating accurately, openly, supportively, in a timely manner, and extending special attention and sensitivity to all patients, visitors, and fellow employees. - Assist in maintaining an atmosphere of cooperation within the department, as well as with other departments and allied professionals.  - Demonstrate respect and cooperation in all staff relationships, and a genuine willingness to prevent or resolve inter-personal conflicts. Must demonstrate superior face to face customer contact skills, remain calm and resourceful during crisis management or other difficult situations, and manage standard complaint processing. - Required to learn and maintain skill with available information technology, and remain current with changes to departmental procedures and new information. - Reviews financial application and attached documentation submitted by patients to determine that all required information is provided and is completed properly. For any incomplete applications, returns with letter of explanation outlining incomplete information or lacking verification documents. Requests and reviews additional documentation of financial information regarding ability to pay, eligibility, or financial allowances. Provides information, clarification, and interpretation of financial policy and procedure to assist patients in completing the financial application and understanding the basis for decisions made. - Analyzes applications with regard to supportive documentation, Oregon residency rules, account history, and determines action based on departmental guidelines in conjunction with income inclusion and exclusion criteria.  - Assigns liability percent based on assessment and documents on the registration computer system for hospital and physician practice billing services. Mails a letter of approval with financial allowance information to the applicant, or mails a letter of denial of allowance if patient did not qualify for a discount. - Refers those patients who show potential elgibility for Oregon Health plan or Washington Medicaid to contact internal Financial & Medicaid Specialist group to assist with the application process. - Notifies billing office of the retroactive assignments of any approved financial allowance.   - Assures that the financial application, verification documents and Liability Determination Worksheet have been scanned into the document imaging system. - Maintains a database on the information and disposes of originals using the confidential recycling bin. - Gather and/or verify patient information including demographics, guarantor, emergency contacts, insurance coverage, and financial status when applicable. - Verify patient eligibility for health care coverage and enter appropriate insurance plan information accurately. Provide financial screening for low income or non-sponsered patients and refer patients to Medicaid programs or send a charity care application when appropriate.