Join Our Team!
The Tuscarawas County Health Department is always looking for qualified persons to join our team!
TCHD prides itself on diversity in the workforce and attempts to hire individuals who are reflective of the population that we serve.
Additionally, TCHD is an equal opportunity employer and provider of services.
Individuals with unique qualifications such as bilingual skills are highly encouraged to apply.
TCHD prides itself on diversity in the workforce and attempts to hire individuals who are reflective of the population that we serve.
Additionally, TCHD is an equal opportunity employer and provider of services.
Individuals with unique qualifications such as bilingual skills are highly encouraged to apply.
If interested in applying for these positions, please submit cover letter, resume, and job application to 897 East Iron Avenue Dover, Ohio 44622, or email [email protected]
Please no phone calls.
Applications are kept on file for 30 days after the position is filled.
Applications are kept on file for 30 days after the position is filled.
Current Opportunities
Clinical Operations Administrator
Position Summary
As a member of the Leadership Team, the Clinical Operations Administrator is responsible for assisting the Director of Nursing in directing and managing all programs, personnel, and budgets within the Bureau of Community Health Services. The Clinical Operations Administrator works effectively with providers, nursing, and clinic staff to ensure continuity of care; maintains satisfactory relations with other bureaus; participates in patient education and advocacy; maintenance of records and updating policies, procedures and skills of personnel. Works collaboratively with the Director of Nursing (DON) to assist with Bureau oversight and administration and regularly meets with the DON and Health Commissioner.
Minimum Qualifications
o RN/BSN preferred.
o CPR certification is preferred.
o An MPH and/or CPH is preferred for all supervisory positions.
1. Plans and assures the effective implementation of programs to promote and protect the health of the Tuscarawas County population through active participation with Community Health Assessment, Community Health Improvement Planning, Strategic Planning, Quality Improvement planning and implementation, Workforce Development planning and implementation, and Performance Management implementation.
2. Assists with the supervision of clinic support staff including but not limited to medical assistants and service coordinators. Supervises daily activities of staff members, organizes and directs nursing staff functions, and reports to Director of Nursing (DON) as needed.
3. Conducts case management and disease investigation when needed.
4. Maintains acceptable standards of patient care.
5. Participates in planning changes and improvements.
6. Supports and enforces infection control policies and procedures and OSHA requirements.
7. Maintains costs effective programs, recommending improvements to provide better utilization of personnel and resources.
8. Assists providers when needed with follow up for test results.
9. Maintains professional approaches with confidentiality.
10. Meet deadlines for duties and assigned projects.
11. Participates in quality improvement monitoring and activities.
12. Develops a system for training and cross training clinical staff.
13. Assists DON in providing annual training to clinic staff and ensuring that training plans are keep up to date.
14. Ensures the appropriate management of all billing for services.
15. Assist with in-house laboratory services.
16. Ensures that prior authorizations, RX refill requests and referrals are processed in a timely manner.
17. Assists with service coordination and medical billing.
18. Acts as bureau liaison for third party billing company.
19. Assists clinic staff on an as needed basis with delivery of clinic patient care. This includes assisting with patient flow, medical exams, maintaining/updating patient records, administering immunizations/injections, administering medications prescribed by physician, completing patient referral forms, performing patient follow ups, etc.
20. Oversees purchase orders of office supplies and medical supplies, including regularly administered vaccines.
21. Completes and maintains all credentialing for medical providers.
22. Ensures success and retention of medical providers.
23. Assists in training medical providers on bureau protocols, procedures, programs, and technology.
24. Assists DON with writing, reviewing, and revising standard operating procedures of bureau.
25. Provides leadership, direction and guidance to assigned staff, serves as a technical resource to clinic staff, and directs the implementation of Clinical Operations, policies and procedures.
26. Promotes satisfaction of internal and external customers.
27. Ensures chart audits are being conducted in a timely manner according to policy.
28. Assist the DON with grant writing, implementation and reporting.
29. Ensures the establishment of correct and appropriate fees for fee-based services within the bureau.
30. Ensures the appropriate management of all grant funding of the bureau’s programs, consistent with the Ohio Grants Administration Policies and Procedures.
31. Ensures the appropriate management of all contracts for services associated with the Bureau.
32. Maintains open communication channels with the Health Commissioner.
33. Attends county, city, village, and/or township meetings as needed or requested by the Health Commissioner.
34. Represents bureau to the Board of Health and prepares information for the Board of Health meetings.
35. Promote efforts aimed at improving agency wide processes by fostering a culture of continuous quality improvement.
36. Complete appropriate incident command system training and participate in emergency response exercises and real-world events as needed.
37. Serves as a member of the senior leadership team providing input and direction to overall organization strategic plan and operations.
38. Assists DON and Human Resources with job interviews, when applicable.
39. Ensures proper and complete training of all direct reports.
40. Ensures bureau’s compliance with the agency’s records retention policy.
41. Ensures bureau’s compliance with the agency’s policy manual.
42. Represents agency in the community and may be called upon to work events, which may be outside normal operating hours, pertinent to their program and/or the agency.
43. Leads by example to promote a collaborative work environment.
44. Prioritizes providing excellent customer service to internal and external clients.
45. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
46. Adheres to the ethical principles of public employment.
47. Works collaboratively and effectively with co-workers and management.
48. Maintains effective communication with Health Commissioner, Directors, co-workers, and other staff.
49. Completes all annual/required trainings.
50. Attends and contributes to meetings, seminars, conferences, and other job-related training sessions.
51. Maintains and increases knowledge and skills through attendance at meetings, conferences, seminars, and in-service trainings to stay current on public health issues and promote community awareness.
52. Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
53. Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, directors, board of health members, other agencies, and community members.
54. Responds to public health emergencies in accordance with local, state and national response plans using the incident command system.
55. Performs any and all other related duties as assigned or directed in order to promote, further, and ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Tuscarawas County Health District.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $29.73 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
As a member of the Leadership Team, the Clinical Operations Administrator is responsible for assisting the Director of Nursing in directing and managing all programs, personnel, and budgets within the Bureau of Community Health Services. The Clinical Operations Administrator works effectively with providers, nursing, and clinic staff to ensure continuity of care; maintains satisfactory relations with other bureaus; participates in patient education and advocacy; maintenance of records and updating policies, procedures and skills of personnel. Works collaboratively with the Director of Nursing (DON) to assist with Bureau oversight and administration and regularly meets with the DON and Health Commissioner.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Information management, Business, or Nursing with two (2) or more years working in the medical field and two (2) or more years management/supervisory experience.
o RN/BSN preferred.
o CPR certification is preferred.
o An MPH and/or CPH is preferred for all supervisory positions.
- Must have a valid State of Ohio driver’s license, automobile availability, and liability insurance coverage that meets the Personal Vehicle Use Policy.
1. Plans and assures the effective implementation of programs to promote and protect the health of the Tuscarawas County population through active participation with Community Health Assessment, Community Health Improvement Planning, Strategic Planning, Quality Improvement planning and implementation, Workforce Development planning and implementation, and Performance Management implementation.
2. Assists with the supervision of clinic support staff including but not limited to medical assistants and service coordinators. Supervises daily activities of staff members, organizes and directs nursing staff functions, and reports to Director of Nursing (DON) as needed.
3. Conducts case management and disease investigation when needed.
4. Maintains acceptable standards of patient care.
5. Participates in planning changes and improvements.
6. Supports and enforces infection control policies and procedures and OSHA requirements.
7. Maintains costs effective programs, recommending improvements to provide better utilization of personnel and resources.
8. Assists providers when needed with follow up for test results.
9. Maintains professional approaches with confidentiality.
10. Meet deadlines for duties and assigned projects.
11. Participates in quality improvement monitoring and activities.
12. Develops a system for training and cross training clinical staff.
13. Assists DON in providing annual training to clinic staff and ensuring that training plans are keep up to date.
14. Ensures the appropriate management of all billing for services.
15. Assist with in-house laboratory services.
16. Ensures that prior authorizations, RX refill requests and referrals are processed in a timely manner.
17. Assists with service coordination and medical billing.
18. Acts as bureau liaison for third party billing company.
19. Assists clinic staff on an as needed basis with delivery of clinic patient care. This includes assisting with patient flow, medical exams, maintaining/updating patient records, administering immunizations/injections, administering medications prescribed by physician, completing patient referral forms, performing patient follow ups, etc.
20. Oversees purchase orders of office supplies and medical supplies, including regularly administered vaccines.
21. Completes and maintains all credentialing for medical providers.
22. Ensures success and retention of medical providers.
23. Assists in training medical providers on bureau protocols, procedures, programs, and technology.
24. Assists DON with writing, reviewing, and revising standard operating procedures of bureau.
25. Provides leadership, direction and guidance to assigned staff, serves as a technical resource to clinic staff, and directs the implementation of Clinical Operations, policies and procedures.
26. Promotes satisfaction of internal and external customers.
27. Ensures chart audits are being conducted in a timely manner according to policy.
28. Assist the DON with grant writing, implementation and reporting.
29. Ensures the establishment of correct and appropriate fees for fee-based services within the bureau.
30. Ensures the appropriate management of all grant funding of the bureau’s programs, consistent with the Ohio Grants Administration Policies and Procedures.
31. Ensures the appropriate management of all contracts for services associated with the Bureau.
32. Maintains open communication channels with the Health Commissioner.
33. Attends county, city, village, and/or township meetings as needed or requested by the Health Commissioner.
34. Represents bureau to the Board of Health and prepares information for the Board of Health meetings.
35. Promote efforts aimed at improving agency wide processes by fostering a culture of continuous quality improvement.
36. Complete appropriate incident command system training and participate in emergency response exercises and real-world events as needed.
37. Serves as a member of the senior leadership team providing input and direction to overall organization strategic plan and operations.
38. Assists DON and Human Resources with job interviews, when applicable.
39. Ensures proper and complete training of all direct reports.
40. Ensures bureau’s compliance with the agency’s records retention policy.
41. Ensures bureau’s compliance with the agency’s policy manual.
42. Represents agency in the community and may be called upon to work events, which may be outside normal operating hours, pertinent to their program and/or the agency.
43. Leads by example to promote a collaborative work environment.
44. Prioritizes providing excellent customer service to internal and external clients.
45. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
46. Adheres to the ethical principles of public employment.
47. Works collaboratively and effectively with co-workers and management.
48. Maintains effective communication with Health Commissioner, Directors, co-workers, and other staff.
49. Completes all annual/required trainings.
50. Attends and contributes to meetings, seminars, conferences, and other job-related training sessions.
51. Maintains and increases knowledge and skills through attendance at meetings, conferences, seminars, and in-service trainings to stay current on public health issues and promote community awareness.
52. Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
53. Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, directors, board of health members, other agencies, and community members.
54. Responds to public health emergencies in accordance with local, state and national response plans using the incident command system.
55. Performs any and all other related duties as assigned or directed in order to promote, further, and ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Tuscarawas County Health District.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $29.73 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Medical Clinic Service Coordinator
Position Introduction
The Medical Clinic Service Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Tuscarawas County Health Department clinic staff, program, and clients. The service coordinator is expected to exercise sound professional and strategic judgement in meeting the needs of divisions and the public. The service coordinator is responsible for supporting Bureau staff. The service coordinator is responsible for maintaining open and appropriate communication between and among agency personnel, directors, and the public.
Minimum Qualifications
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
The Medical Clinic Service Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Tuscarawas County Health Department clinic staff, program, and clients. The service coordinator is expected to exercise sound professional and strategic judgement in meeting the needs of divisions and the public. The service coordinator is responsible for supporting Bureau staff. The service coordinator is responsible for maintaining open and appropriate communication between and among agency personnel, directors, and the public.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Knowledgeable in medical terminology and medical billing practices; Prior experience in a medical office setting preferred
- Must have a valid State of Ohio driver’s license and remain insurable in accordance with the agency’s insurance policy
- Must sign and abide by the agency’s nicotine-free hiring policy
- Must successfully complete drug screen and background check
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.
- Willingness to expand one’s knowledge base and inspire others to do the same
- Willingness to participate in performance management, quality improvement, workforce development, and strategic planning efforts
- Willingness to participate in and/or lead agency-wide initiatives, including but not limited to the pursuit of national accreditation and participation in times of public health emergencies
- Willingness to assist clients independent of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and/or socioeconomic status
- Willingness to communicate openly and appropriately to provide effective service
- Meets and greets patients within clinic setting
- Ensure that reception area is kept in neat and orderly condition
- Directs patients to appropriate area of clinic
- Safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality
- Register patients according to established protocol
- Records patient demographic information in the electronic medical records system
- Ensures patient medical insurance is inputted into electronic medical records system
- Collects patient co-pays and payments
- Evaluates daily schedules to accommodate patient flow and minimize missed appointments
- Performs various administrative duties for the clinic including preparing reports, composing correspondence, answering phone calls, etc.
- Assists with clinic desk duties that include but are not limited to scheduling client appointments, collecting client payments/issuing receipts
- Monitors medical billing activities, identifies billing issues, recommends possible solutions to claim denials
- Answers questions from patients regarding medical billing issues
- Acts as a Department liaison with the Department’s medical billing company
- Assists with tracking and reconciliation of patient accounts
- Assist in laboratory services including the processing of specimens and documentation of laboratory results
- Maintains and increases knowledge and skills through attendance at meetings, conferences, training seminars and in-service training
- Attends staff meetings and serves on temporary committees, as requested and is required to be punctual at such meetings.
- Performs additional duties and assignments, as requested
- Regular, punctual attendance
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Medical Physician
Position Introduction
The Medical Physician is a licensed practitioner who is responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for the perioperative patient in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations. This position provides high quality medical care by examining patients and determining the appropriate treatment plans illness or injuries. The incumbent conducts examinations, assesses and evaluates symptoms, determines conditions, and prescribes medical treatment or services.
Minimum Qualifications
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.
The Medical Physician is a licensed practitioner who is responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for the perioperative patient in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations. This position provides high quality medical care by examining patients and determining the appropriate treatment plans illness or injuries. The incumbent conducts examinations, assesses and evaluates symptoms, determines conditions, and prescribes medical treatment or services.
Minimum Qualifications
- Medical degree from an accredited medical school and a postgraduate internship
- Licensed to practice medicine by the State Licensure Board and Board Certified or eligible for certification in Family Practice or a related field.
- Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Minimum of 1-2 years clinical experience. 1-2 years’ experience in the Nurse Practitioner role preferred
- Must sign and abide by the agency’s nicotine free hiring policy.
- Must successfully pass drug screen and background check.
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.
- Willingness to expand one’s knowledge base and inspire others to do the same
- Willingness to participate in performance management, quality improvement, workforce development, and strategic planning efforts and promote the same among staff
- Willingness to participate in and/or lead agency-wide initiatives, including but not limited to the pursuit of national accreditation and participation in times of public health emergencies
- Willingness to assist clients independent of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and/or socioeconomic status
- Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem.
- Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets the results.
- Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data.
- Develops, implements, evaluates and alters the plan of care as needed.
- Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.
- Counsels and educates patients and families.
- Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area.
- Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan.
- Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.
- Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings.
- Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the health care system.
- Demonstrates insight into own strengths, limitations and knowledge deficits.
- Demonstrates initiative to meet identified learning needs using multiple resources.
- Actively participates in self-evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner.
- Continuously seeks opportunities for clinical advancement and knowledge and skill attainment.
- Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, other health professionals and health related agencies.
- Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members.
- Arranges for, or refers patients to, needed services that cannot be provided at the clinic
- Assures that adequate patient health records are maintained and transferred as required when patients are referred
- Participates in developing, executing and periodically reviewing the clinic policies and procedures
- Willingness to enter into a standard care agreement with nurse practitioners to oversee their medical care and foster their professional development
- Participates in a periodic review of patient health records for nurse practitioners
- Promotes mutual respect and trust working within a team model.
- Communicates effectively with patients and families, incorporating gender, age, culture, race, religion, disabilities and sexual orientation.
- Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent and unanticipated adverse outcomes.
- Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice.
- Participates in education of students and other health care professionals.
- Maintains effectiveness where circumstances and priorities are changing. Is flexible, resilient and change oriented.
- Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees and workgroups as necessary
- Regular, punctual attendance
- Other duties, as assigned
TCHD Employee Values
These are the guiding principles of the Tuscarawas County Health Department.
P-L-A-C-E
Professionalism: Demonstrate knowledge and skill while providing respectful, courteous treatment to all.
Leadership: Accountability for your actions by courageously inspiring others to succeed
Attitude: Supportive and compassionate to all
Communication: Sharing ideas to promote understanding and information
Ethics: Honesty and integrity that create an inclusive environment.
These are the guiding principles of the Tuscarawas County Health Department.
P-L-A-C-E
Professionalism: Demonstrate knowledge and skill while providing respectful, courteous treatment to all.
Leadership: Accountability for your actions by courageously inspiring others to succeed
Attitude: Supportive and compassionate to all
Communication: Sharing ideas to promote understanding and information
Ethics: Honesty and integrity that create an inclusive environment.
If interested in applying for these positions please submit cover letter, resume, and job application to 897 East Iron Avenue Dover, Ohio 44622, or email [email protected]
Please continue to check back for open positions at the TCHD.
We are an equal opportunity employer and provider of services
Please continue to check back for open positions at the TCHD.
We are an equal opportunity employer and provider of services