School Nurse Salary in Middletown, NY

UPMC Central PA is seeking full-time family medicine physician to join our growing primary care team at Family Care Middletown and play an integral role in helping to provide high-quality, compassionate care to all patients in our community. UPMC Central Pa offers a variety of primary care practice sizes and locations while at the same time maintaining a reliable practice infrastructure. These setting choices include both urban and rural options available throughout our 10-county service area. About the Position: · Provides direct primary care within the office setting · Minimal Call- On-call coverage is mostly phone coverage, shared equally with partners. Most sites utilize the Nurse Advice Line (triage team handling/filtering initial calls) · Collaborates with and supervises Advanced Practice Providers · EPIC EMR, online diagnostics including PACS imaging and laboratory results · Monday – Friday (No weekends) Professional Skills: · Board certified/Board eligible · Team orientated with the ability to provide personalized patient care and demonstrate clinical outcomes · Commitment to providing high-quality and compassionate care to patients · Eligible for licensure in the state of Pennsylvania Benefits: · Competitive Salary · Health, life and disability insurance · Medical malpractice insurance · Defined contribution plan; 403(b) plan with employer match · Professional dues and CME allowance · Relocation assistance · Potential sign on bonus About South Central Pennsylvania: Features both rural and suburban living and boasts an abundance of sports, arts, cultural events, and entertainment. Close to historically significant areas such as Gettysburg and world-famous Hershey Park and Hershey’s Chocolate World. Offers top-rated public schools, blue-ribbon private schools, and some of Pennsylvania’s top colleges and universities. Area school districts are consistently ranked in the top 20 percent of Pennsylvania. With affordable homes — a composite cost of living index of 99.7, compared to 126.5 in Philadelphia — it’s a great place to grow a career and family Listed among Forbes.com “America’s Most Livable Cities,” and ranked in U.S. News &; World Report’s “Best Cities to Live.” We are a two to three hour drive away from New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. About UPMC Central Pa: UPMC Central Pa is a nationally recognized leader in providing high-quality, patient-centered health care services in central Pennsylvania and surrounding rural communities. The not-for-profit system cares for more than 1.2 million area residents yearly, providing life-saving emergency care, essential primary care and leading-edge diagnostic services. The UPMC Pinnacle health system includes seven acute care hospitals with 1,161 licensed beds, over 160 outpatient clinics and ancillary facilities, more than 2,900 physicians and allied health professionals, and approximately 11,000 employees. It is a health care hub serving Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, York, Lancaster, Lebanon, Juniata, Franklin, Adams and parts of Snyder counties.

Job Description Summary:Job Description:As a Primary Care Provider for Community Health Center, you will:Provide a full scope of medical services largely geared to underserved populationsReceive strong clinical support services and work in an innovative practice environment utilizing Advanced Access schedulingBe part of a multi-disciplinary practice that offers a blend of individual and population based carePhysician Qualifications:MD/DO from approved medical/osteopathy school and graduation from accredited residency program in family practiceMust be board-certified within 24 months of commencing employment at CHC and hold license or be eligible for license in State of CTBi-lingual skills English/Spanish preferredWe do accept NP's for this positionAPRN Qualifications:Graduate of an accredited Master of Science in Nursing program with a specialty as a Family Nurse Practitioner ANA certification as a Family Nurse PractitionerState of Connecticut APRN and RN licensure (within 12 months) required.Bi-Lingual Skills English/Spanish preferredCertifications Required: Medical - State of Connecticut Licensure Physician Assistant Qualifications:Graduate of an accredited Master program in the study of physician assistant.Maintains appropriate board certification, licensure, and professional organizations.Bi-Lingual Skills English/Spanish preferredOrganization Information:Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC), with offices in Connecticut, Colorado and California, is one of the country's most creative and dynamic providers of primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services, and a leader in practice-based research, health professionals training, and use of innovative technologies to advance health and healthcare. CHC is designated as a federally qualified health center and a patient-centered medical home by HRSA, the Joint Commission, and NCQA, respectively. We deliver more than 600,000 patient visits per year from primary care hubs and community clinics across the state of CT, all connected by technology and common standards for quality. We employ several hundred medical, dental, and behavioral health providers who are engaged in practice, teaching, and research. Our Weitzman Institute is devoted to research and practice transformation and is recognized around the country as one of the premier research institutes focused on improving health care and health outcomes for special and vulnerable populations. In addition, the organization has developed three wholly owned subsidiaries from the original pilot developments within the Weitzman Institute: the National Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship Training Consortium (NNPRFTC), the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA), and the ConferMed.Location:Community Health Center of MiddletownCity:MiddletownState:ConnecticutTime Type:Full time

Job Description Summary:Job Description:The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for CHCI is responsible first and foremost for the safety, quality, and effectiveness of the medical care provided by CHCI to its more than 150,000 patients cared for in primary care centers across Connecticut and in settings appropriate to our focus on underserved and key populations, including schools, shelters, and mobile health units. The CMO provides medical leadership and support to the nearly 200 medical staff members of the organization by setting and achieving strategic goals, promoting wellness and resilience of medical staff and their leaders, assuring safe, highest quality and most effective medical care to patients across the lifespan, building health equity and reducing health disparities in patients and populations cared for by CHCI. The CMO plays an integral role in setting and achieving performance improvement goals that advance the health of our patients. The CMO is key to identifying, recruiting and retaining an outstanding and diverse medical staff, and working in collaboration with other clinical chiefs of the organization to assure that the CHCI principles of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are manifest in all aspects of the medical department and services. They will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team of CHCI and its parent, the Moses/Weitzman Health System and its Finance, Human Resources, Performance Improvement Grants and Development Department to ensure that the medical department achieves achieve its clinical, financial, and service goals and objectives. The CMO will also work closely with the MWHS Weitzman Institute on grant funded initiatives in research, education and training and may serve as PI or co-PI on projects as appropriate. The CMO leads, mentors and supports the medical leaders throughout CHCI, specifically the on-site medical directors. As CMO, this individual leads the organization forward in evaluating and implementing as indicated advances in technology, clinical practice, and health services organization. The candidate will have the opportunity to maintain current clinical practice proficiency through precepting or direct practice on a limited basis.DETAILED ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: SEE ADDENDUMQUALIFICATIONSMD/DO or APRN/DNP from approved medical/osteopathy/nursing school. Must be a graduate of an accredited residency program in family medicine/family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics or internal medicine/pediatrics. Must be board certified at hire and will be expected to maintain appropriate board certification, licensure, and membership in professional organizations. Minimum of ten years in clinical practice, with demonstrated leadership experience and expertise.Must demonstrate current clinical competence and qualify for appointment to CHCI's medical staff. Should also demonstrate evidence of additional medical education (may be done through CME/CEU) and/or training and experience in the healthcare management, public health and/or health care administration. CHC requires as a condition of employment current American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED (CPR/FPR/AED) certification. The only acceptable alternative is current American Heart Association BLS/AED for Healthcare Providers certification. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENTModerate physical activity level, i.e. walking, standing. Level 1 bloodborne pathogen/chemical hazard exposure consistent with medical staff privileges.Public speaking and presenting in both internal and external environment is essential. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICIATIONSCommunicates effectively with external partners and internal staff members. Requires effective and exemplary communication skills at all levels of interaction. Public speaking, presentations (podium, poster, keynotes; both professional and general media an expectation).DETAILED ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESServes as the primary medical leader for the organization, critically thinking to develop, enhance and achieve CHCI's strategic clinical, financial and staff goalsProvides medical direction and input on national, state and agency strategic plans (Performance Improvement Plan, HRSA Performance Plan, etc); collaborates with MWHS leaders on value based plans and initaitivesServes as the chief medical contact for internal and external partners and successfully builds, develops and maintains essential partnershipsWork with HR to provide oversight and direction for CHC medical recruitment efforts; maintains relationships with residency and training programs, and builds pipelines to CHC employment for medical providersServes as the President of the medical staff and works with appropriate CHCI departments to resolve all medical staff and personnel related issues, commendations and complaintsLeads in the development, writing and implementation of new organizational policies for the medical staffActively reviews evidence-based practices standards, health care advances and incorporates such standards and advances into CHC medical practiceServes as the Chair of the CHCI Medical Quality Improvement Committee; also serves as a member and provides strategic insight into the work of the Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee, Patient Education Committee, Credentialing Committee, HIV Quality Improvement CommitteeServes as the liaison between CHC medical staff and CHC Departments, including Purchasing, Facilities, Information Technology, Human Resources and others Provides oversight and direction in the development and maintenance of appropriate contracts for medical providers, including regular review of compensation and competitive marketplace strengthProvides oversight and direction to and HR for a short and long term recruitment strategies and works collaboratively develops a recruitment and retention vision for CHCOversees the process of providers on-boarding and orientation with HR and Medical DirectorsServes as primary liaison between provider staff and senior leadership on medical staff issues.Develops CHCI medical provider clinical performance targets and metrics annually or more frequently, and communicates this effectively to staffMonitors the professional and non-clinical performance and wellness of the medical staff (wellness and resiliencyDevelops, modifies, prepares and completes annual (or frequency to be determined) performance appraisals; fully manages and directs the provider performance, patient satisfaction and productivity programs and incentives; including targets, expectations, scoring guidelines, reward systems, completion, etc.Works with , HR and Technical departments on the content and vision for new provider training and technical needs; serves in a Clinical Advisory role to the IT department, providing relevant clinical input on IT initiatives and issues.Works to develop content for new provider clinical orientations and work with CMO collaboratively achieve this objectiveMakes recommendations to the Senior VP/Clinical Director and CEO for provider discipline, compliance issues, suspension and termination in accordance with the CHC medical staff bylaws; also completes performance deficiencies for providers in a timely fashion (in collaboration with the VP/CQO where appropriate)Oversees the process of provider termination and exit from the medical staff and organization, collaboratively with HR.Have mastery of Joint Commission Credentialing and Department of Public Health standards for medical staff licensure, NCQA and other quality standards and principles.Plays a leadership role in understanding, communicating, achieving and maintaining quality standards (NCQA, NQF, others) and Patient-Centered Medical Home principles (PCMH)Work closely with HR and Credentialing Committee to ensure Joint Commission standards for credentialing are followed and communicated to leadership team and staffMeets regularly with CHC's Medical Director leadership group and Senior Leadership team on a schedule to be determined.Ensures that CHC's policies and procedures, including updates and innovations, are communicated to staffProvides clinical input, preceptor oversight and program development for the CHCI APRN residency program and other residency/training programs; also participates in didactics in areas of interest and expertise as well as precepting of residents on a schedule to be determined by the program directorReceive, review and respond (or delegate a respondent) to patient complaints and patient satisfaction reports, and communicates commendations and complaints to the appropriate staffBuilds integrated care models in conjunction with the Clinical Directors (Chiefs of Behavioral Health and Dental) and Quality Department; works collaboratively with CHC nursing leadership on programs, workflows and processes that impact clinical careWorks with MWHS' CFO and Regional Vice Presidents on models to improve financial health and stability of the organization and achieve budgetary targetsDevelops, manages and leads the CHCI Primary Care Grand Rounds series, develops clinical content and objectives, oversees the CME accreditation program, jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), oversees the process to track and document CME attendance; meets with and reviews all Grand Rounds presentations prior to delivery; reviews evaluations and suggestions for future topicsProvides excellent representation and presentation skills on behalf of the organization in local and national forums , communicating, formal and informal presentationsCompletes performance assessments for CHCs Medical Directors and provides supervision for other CHC staff, including the Medical Director of the HIV, Hep C and Buprenorphine Program, Podiatrists and Registered Dieticians, and may delegate performance assessments of these staff to other qualified staff members.Participate in and develop research initiatives at CHCI as a PI or co-PI in collaboration with the Weitzman Institute and CHCI grants and development team.Confidentiality of InformationConfidentiality of business information is a requirement. Confidentiality must be maintained according to CHC policiesOrganization Information:Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC), with offices in Connecticut, Colorado and California, is one of the country's most creative and dynamic providers of primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services, and a leader in practice-based research, health professionals training, and use of innovative technologies to advance health and healthcare. CHC is designated as a federally qualified health center and a patient-centered medical home by HRSA, the Joint Commission, and NCQA, respectively. We deliver more than 600,000 patient visits per year from primary care hubs and community clinics across the state of CT, all connected by technology and common standards for quality. We employ several hundred medical, dental, and behavioral health providers who are engaged in practice, teaching, and research. Our Weitzman Institute is devoted to research and practice transformation and is recognized around the country as one of the premier research institutes focused on improving health care and health outcomes for special and vulnerable populations. In addition, the organization has developed three wholly owned subsidiaries from the original pilot developments within the Weitzman Institute: the National Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship Training Consortium (NNPRFTC), the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA), and ConferMed.Location:Community Health Center of MiddletownCity:MiddletownState:ConnecticutTime Type:Full time

We aresearching for a full time dedicated Nurse Practitioner with at least 8 years ofexperience to join our team in Middletown, Connecticut. Visa sponsorshipavailable. Compensation: $130,000 – $165,000 (Salary range applies to full time candidates) Benefits:Participation inthe NHSC Loan Repayment ProgramPaid Malpracticeand Continuing Medical Education (CME)ComprehensiveMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance401(k) Plan with upto 4% Employer MatchGenerous Paid TimeOff and 9 Paid HolidaysEmployer Paid LifeInsurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term DisabilityEmployee AssistanceProgramsWorker’sCompensation CoverageVarious LeavePrograms, including Bereavement, Military, Maternity, and moreDetails:Provide highquality, comprehensive, professional clinical care to patients according toestablished standards, protocols, and practices.Take detailedmedical histories, assess medical conditions, and interpret findingsaccurately.Communicateeffectively with patients, peers, and other stakeholders both orally and inwriting.Maintain timely,thorough, and accurate written clinical documentation.Make evidence-basedclinical decisions and comply with department and organizational qualitymeasures.Provide culturallycompetent care to a diverse patient population in a collaborative environment.Utilize electronichealth records and other computer systems proficiently.Perform otherduties as assigned. Requirements:Graduation from anaccredited school of nursing.Valid State ofConnecticut licensure.DEA and statenarcotic registration, or eligibility to obtain.Minimum of 1 yearexperience working in an ambulatory setting or providing urgent care(preferred).Ability to pass apre-employment background check and drug screen.

Job Description Summary:Job Description:Job Description:Healthy Communities is CHC's Public Health AmeriCorps program designed to create cohesion in vulnerable communities and to promote healthcare and support services through outreach, awareness, linkage to care and support. Healthy Communities also serves to identify the unique and integral needs of our communities and neighborhoods and to establish strategic plans to address them. Service delivery will directly address the public health crisis in vulnerable communities and make healthcare and support services accessible through flexible delivery of services. AmeriCorps members will conduct community outreach, education, patient engagement, and link patients to CHCI care and referrals to community based assistance. Additionally, AmeriCorps members will participate in statewide and local activities which promote awareness of health and health services.This is an AmeriCorps Member role - Center for Key Populations (CKP) Health Navigator - that supports the Center for Key Populations throughout Middletown, Meriden, New Britain, and New London areas as well as our Mobile Health Unit (MHU).Terms & Program Benefits:One-year service term from September 3, 2024 thru August 31, 2025Serve a minimum of 32 hours a week for a total of 1700 hours during service year$22,000 stipend over the course of one year, paid bi-weeklyAn education award of $7,395 at the end of successful service term completionThis is not a staff or volunteer position. This is the opportunity for you if you:Possess a mature, compassionate, and sensitive demeanorEnjoy working with others and genuine desire to helpAre organized and have great time management skillsThrive in a fast paced environmentCan take initiative and work independently as well as part of a teamAs a Center for Key Populations (CKP) Health Navigator for the Community Health Center, Inc., you will:Conduct monthly patient health education workshops; monitor the completion of pre-post surveys by workshop participants; and complete data entry for workshops and surveys.Track and document all completed patient engagement activities in patient's electronic health record.Coordinate with CKP Outreach team to establish a strategic outreach plan that provides support and coordination to all healthcare for the homeless and MHU sites such as schedules, locations, staffing, templates, and patient visits.Provide individual patient health education to clients to encourage scheduling and completing routine care appointments.Provide outreach to patients via group or one on one individual patient education in areas of financial literacy, health education, overdose prevention, HIV testing and services and other areas of need in designated communities.Gather and compile a comprehensive community resource database for patients that provides enhanced resources and referral organizations that can address identified patient needs and/or barriers to be used at all sites.Strengthen community partnerships and collaborate with them on events to host that promote services for CHC patients and community members.Collaborate with community partners to develop education opportunities for CHC patients either individually or in groups.Partner with CKP providers to establish a sustainable system for continuity of information and services that maintains connections between all outreach departments for improved patient care.Create user friendly content for patients, community partners/organizations (ie, hospitals, churches, community centers) and CHC departments on how to access the CKP Services.Coordinate, conduct, and participate in community outreach and tabling events that promote patient education services.Actively participant in CKP meetings.Qualifications:High school or equivalent requiredProficiency in Microsoft office and internet-related applicationsExcellent time management and organizational skills • Excellent oral and written skillsDemonstrated ability to problem solve and remain calm during a crisisSuccessful clearance of all required criminal history checks (NSCHC)Able to travel between CHC sites and in statePreferred:Associate's degree in public health, social work related fieldKnowledge and understanding of community resourcesExperience in providing crisis intervention, coordination of services, advocacy and community outreach in working with vulnerableOrganization Information:Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC), with offices in Connecticut, Colorado and California, is one of the country's most creative and dynamic providers of primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services, and a leader in practice-based research, health professionals training, and use of innovative technologies to advance health and healthcare. CHC is designated as a federally qualified health center and a patient-centered medical home by HRSA, the Joint Commission, and NCQA, respectively. We deliver more than 600,000 patient visits per year from primary care hubs and community clinics across the state of CT, all connected by technology and common standards for quality. We employ several hundred medical, dental, and behavioral health providers who are engaged in practice, teaching, and research. Our Weitzman Institute is devoted to research and practice transformation and is recognized around the country as one of the premier research institutes focused on improving health care and health outcomes for special and vulnerable populations. In addition, the organization has developed three wholly owned subsidiaries from the original pilot developments within the Weitzman Institute: the National Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship Training Consortium (NNPRFTC), the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA), and ConferMed.Location:Middletown - Weitzman BuildingCity:MiddletownState:ConnecticutTime Type:Part time

Job Description Summary:Job Description:Job Description: Healthy Communities is CHC's Public Health AmeriCorps program designed to create cohesion in vulnerable communities and to promote healthcare and support services through outreach, awareness, linkage to care and support. Healthy Communities also serves to identify the unique and integral needs of our communities and neighborhoods and to establish strategic plans to address them. Service delivery will directly address the public health crisis in vulnerable communities and make healthcare and support services accessible through flexible delivery of services. AmeriCorps members will conduct community outreach, education, patient engagement, and link patients to CHCI care and referrals to community based assistance. Additionally, AmeriCorps members will participate in statewide and local activities which promote awareness of health and health services.This is an AmeriCorps Member role - New Horizons Family Services Coordinator - that supports the New Horizons Domestic Violence Services in Middletown.Terms & Program Benefits:One-year service term from September 3, 2024 thru August 31, 2025Serve a minimum of 32 hours a week for a total of 1700 hours during service year$22,000 stipend over the course of one year, paid bi-weeklyAn education award of $7,395 at the end of successful service term completionThis is not a staff or volunteer position. This is the opportunity for you if you:Possess a caring attitude and personable demeanorSensitive to the issues facing persons in abusive relationships • Are extremely organized and pay great attention to detailHave an interest in domestic violence (DV) and intimate partner violence (IPV) as it pertains to public health/education/social work • Thrive in a fast paced environmentCan take initiative and work independently as well as part of a teamAs a New Horizons Family Services Coordinator for the Community Health Center, Inc., you will:Conduct monthly patient health education workshops; monitor the completion of pre-post surveys by workshop participants; and complete data entry for workshops and surveys.Track and document all completed patient engagement activities in patient's electronic health record.Provide individual patient health education to clients to encourage scheduling and completing routine care appointments.Provide case management and care coordination for shelter and hotel residents in support of healthcare services.Increase linkage for clients to healthcare opportunities, agencies, and providers that will benefit clients.Create client friendly healthcare materials and other promotional materials.Plan, promote and execute monthly activities for residents of the shelter.Create a system to organize and maintain the shelter's donations that allows for easy inventory, tracking and distribution of items.Organize and coordinate events/campaigns that aid in resource development that support residents.Gather and compile database of community resources related to domestic violence and provide electronic access to New Horizons and CHC staff.Actively participant in all New Horizons, CHC, and partner meetings.Qualifications:High school or equivalent requiredProficiency in Microsoft office and internet-related applicationsExcellent time management and organizational skillsExcellent oral and written skillsDemonstrated ability to problem solve and remain calm during a crisisSuccessful clearance of all required criminal history checks (NSCHC)Able to travel between CHC sites and in statePreferred:Associate's degree in public health, social work related fieldKnowledge and understanding of community resourcesExperience in providing crisis intervention, coordination of services, advocacy and community outreach in working with vulnerable populationsExperience in resource developmentOrganization Information:Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC), with offices in Connecticut, Colorado and California, is one of the country's most creative and dynamic providers of primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services, and a leader in practice-based research, health professionals training, and use of innovative technologies to advance health and healthcare. CHC is designated as a federally qualified health center and a patient-centered medical home by HRSA, the Joint Commission, and NCQA, respectively. We deliver more than 600,000 patient visits per year from primary care hubs and community clinics across the state of CT, all connected by technology and common standards for quality. We employ several hundred medical, dental, and behavioral health providers who are engaged in practice, teaching, and research. Our Weitzman Institute is devoted to research and practice transformation and is recognized around the country as one of the premier research institutes focused on improving health care and health outcomes for special and vulnerable populations. In addition, the organization has developed three wholly owned subsidiaries from the original pilot developments within the Weitzman Institute: the National Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship Training Consortium (NNPRFTC), the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA), and ConferMed.Location:Middletown - Weitzman BuildingCity:MiddletownState:ConnecticutTime Type:Part time

Job Description Summary:Job Description:Job Description: Healthy Communities is CHC's Public Health AmeriCorps program designed to create cohesion in vulnerable communities and to promote healthcare and support services through outreach, awareness, linkage to care and support. Healthy Communities also serves to identify the unique and integral needs of our communities and neighborhoods and to establish strategic plans to address them. Service delivery will directly address the public health crisis in vulnerable communities and make healthcare and support services accessible through flexible delivery of services. AmeriCorps members will conduct community outreach, education, patient engagement, and link patients to CHCI care and referrals to community based assistance. Additionally, AmeriCorps members will participate in statewide and local activities which promote awareness of health and health services.This is an AmeriCorps Member role - Overdose Prevention Champion - that serves within the Center for Key Populations' Substance Use Health Program based in Middletown, but may supports activities at other CHC sites.Terms & Program Benefits:One-year service term from September 3, 2024 thru August 31, 2025Serve a minimum of 32 hours a week for a total of 1700 hours during service year$22,000 stipend over the course of one year, paid bi-weeklyAn education award of $7,395 at the end of successful service term completionThis is not a staff or volunteer position. This is the opportunity for you if you:Possess a positive energetic attitudePossess a genuine desire to work with and help othersWorks well with persons in vulnerable communitiesHave a strong interest in substance use health promotion (awareness and prevention)Thrive in a fast paced environmentCan take initiative and work independently as well as part of a teamAs an Overdose Prevention Champion for the Community Health Center, Inc., you will:Conduct monthly patient health education workshops; monitor the completion of pre-post surveys by workshop participants; and complete data entry for workshops and surveys.Track and document all completed patient engagement activities in patient's electronic health record.Plan and implement community events that promote harm reduction education and training.Create presentations and educational pamphlets about harm reduction.Conduct harm reduction trainings with staff, community providers, and patients.Participate in various outreach events to demonstrate how to use different harm reduction tools such as fentanyl and xylazine test strips.Develop statewide community resource list that provides patients in high risk categories enhanced resources for harm reduction tools and substance use treatment.Qualifications:High school or equivalent requiredProficiency in Microsoft office and internet-related applicationsExcellent time management and organizational skillsExcellent oral and written skillsSound judgment and decision making skillsDemonstrated ability to problem solve and remain calm during a crisisSuccessful clearance of all required criminal history checks (NSCHC)Able to travel between CHC sites and in statePreferred:Associate's degree in public health, social work related fieldBilingual English/SpanishUnderstanding of and ability to access community resourcesAbility to work collaboratively, building relationships and teamsExperience in providing crisis intervention, coordination of services, advocacy and community outreach in working with vulnerable populationsOrganization Information:Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC), with offices in Connecticut, Colorado and California, is one of the country's most creative and dynamic providers of primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services, and a leader in practice-based research, health professionals training, and use of innovative technologies to advance health and healthcare. CHC is designated as a federally qualified health center and a patient-centered medical home by HRSA, the Joint Commission, and NCQA, respectively. We deliver more than 600,000 patient visits per year from primary care hubs and community clinics across the state of CT, all connected by technology and common standards for quality. We employ several hundred medical, dental, and behavioral health providers who are engaged in practice, teaching, and research. Our Weitzman Institute is devoted to research and practice transformation and is recognized around the country as one of the premier research institutes focused on improving health care and health outcomes for special and vulnerable populations. In addition, the organization has developed three wholly owned subsidiaries from the original pilot developments within the Weitzman Institute: the National Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship Training Consortium (NNPRFTC), the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA), and ConferMed.Location:Middletown - Weitzman BuildingCity:MiddletownState:ConnecticutTime Type:Part time

Job Description Summary:Job Description:Job Description: Healthy Communities is CHC's Public Health AmeriCorps program designed to create cohesion in vulnerable communities and to promote healthcare and support services through outreach, awareness, linkage to care and support. Healthy Communities also serves to identify the unique and integral needs of our communities and neighborhoods and to establish strategic plans to address them. Service delivery will directly address the public health crisis in vulnerable communities and make healthcare and support services accessible through flexible delivery of services. AmeriCorps members will conduct community outreach, education, patient engagement, and link patients to CHCI care and referrals to community based assistance. Additionally, AmeriCorps members will participate in statewide and local activities which promote awareness of health and health services.This is an AmeriCorps Member role - Refugee Health Navigator - that serves primarily in Meriden and Middletown area, but supports activities at all CHC sites.Terms & Program Benefits:One-year service term from September 3, 2024 thru August 31, 2025Serve a minimum of 32 hours a week for a total of 1700 hours during service year$22,000 stipend over the course of one year, paid bi-weeklyAn education award of $7,395 at the end of successful service term completionThis is not a staff or volunteer position. This is the opportunity for you if you:Possess a positive attitude and personable demeanorEnjoy working with people specifically vulnerable populationsAre extremely organized and pay great attention to detailHave a strong interest in health policy/public healthThrive in a fast paced environmentCan take initiative and work independently as well as part of a teamAs a Refugee Health Navigator for the Community Health Center, Inc., you will:Conduct monthly patient health education workshops; monitor the completion of pre-post surveys by workshop participants; and complete data entry of workshops and surveys.Track and document all completed patient engagement activities in ECW.Develop and disseminate schedule for Refugee clinics, events, and weekly appointments.Coordination of medical transportation, donations, and healthcare related follow up.Coordinate expedited appointment scheduling for CHCI RR Program.Coordinate and monitor RR Program appointments and follow ups.Work with organization operations team to identify and implement streamline process for refugee access to care.Provide updated data on service needs to CHC and CKP operations team.Work to establish community partnerships in an effort to collect resources for RR participants.Work as liaison with community partners for RR Program.Participate in any community meeting that provides collaboration opportunities between organizations.Develop and facilitate training and education for internal and external partners on an ongoing basis.Work closely with refugee health clinical teams to provide care coordination for patients to encourage retention in care.Qualifications:High school or equivalent requiredProficiency in Microsoft office and internet-related applicationsExcellent time management and organizational skillsExcellent oral and written skillsDemonstrated ability to problem solve and remain calm during a crisisSuccessful clearance of all required criminal history checks (NSCHC)Able to travel between CHC sites and in statePreferred:Associate's degree in public health, social work related fieldUnderstanding of and ability to access community resourcesExperience in providing crisis intervention, coordination of services, advocacy and community outreach in working with vulnerable populationsOrganization Information:Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC), with offices in Connecticut, Colorado and California, is one of the country's most creative and dynamic providers of primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services, and a leader in practice-based research, health professionals training, and use of innovative technologies to advance health and healthcare. CHC is designated as a federally qualified health center and a patient-centered medical home by HRSA, the Joint Commission, and NCQA, respectively. We deliver more than 600,000 patient visits per year from primary care hubs and community clinics across the state of CT, all connected by technology and common standards for quality. We employ several hundred medical, dental, and behavioral health providers who are engaged in practice, teaching, and research. Our Weitzman Institute is devoted to research and practice transformation and is recognized around the country as one of the premier research institutes focused on improving health care and health outcomes for special and vulnerable populations. In addition, the organization has developed three wholly owned subsidiaries from the original pilot developments within the Weitzman Institute: the National Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship Training Consortium (NNPRFTC), the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA), and ConferMed.Location:Middletown - Weitzman BuildingCity:MiddletownState:ConnecticutTime Type:Part time

Job Description Summary:Job Description:Job Description: Healthy Communities is CHC's Public Health AmeriCorps program designed to create cohesion in vulnerable communities and to promote healthcare and support services through outreach, awareness, linkage to care and support. Healthy Communities also serves to identify the unique and integral needs of our communities and neighborhoods and to establish strategic plans to address them. Service delivery will directly address the public health crisis in vulnerable communities and make healthcare and support services accessible through flexible delivery of services. AmeriCorps members will conduct community outreach, education, patient engagement, and link patients to CHCI care and referrals to community based assistance. Additionally, AmeriCorps members will participate in statewide and local activities which promote awareness of health and health services.This is an AmeriCorps Member role -Prevention Program Coordinator - that supports the Population Health Department at Middletown site.Terms & Program Benefits:One-year service term from September 3, 2024 thru August 31, 2025Serve a minimum of 32 hours a week for a total of 1700 hours during service year$22,000 stipend over the course of one year, paid bi-weeklyAn education award of $7,395 at the end of successful service term completionThis is not a staff or volunteer position.This is the opportunity for you if you:Possess a positive attitudeEnjoy working with peopleAre extremely organized and pay great attention to detailHave a strong interest in data, health policy/public healthThrive in a fast paced environmentCan take initiative and work independently as well as part of a teamAs a Prevention Program Coordinator for the Community Health Center, Inc., you will:Conduct monthly patient health education workshops; monitor the completion of pre-post surveys by workshop participants; and complete data entry for workshops and surveys.Track and document all completed patient engagement activities in patient's electronic health record.Conduct outreach to patients who have the greatest number of open care gaps that remain unaddressed through population health campaigns (e.g., text campaigns, mailings) and one on one individual patient engagement (e.g., phone calls).Coordinate enhanced health promotion and prevention of disease through education and information organization wide.Conduct patient outreach that ensures collection of data directly from the patient regarding preventive screenings (where appropriate) or scheduling in person/virtual visits with provider, where needed.Create promotional content for preventive screening as well as patient education materials/pamphlets.Conduct outreach via tabling at health fairs to provide information about preventive screening.Coordinate special events to encourage completion of preventive screenings (eg, depression screening, cervical cancer screening, breast cancer screening, SDOH screening).Participate in Performance Improvement Committee Meetings and assist in monitoring follow up on action items related to cervical cancer screenings.Qualifications:High school or equivalent requiredProficiency in Microsoft office and internet-related applicationsExcellent time management and organizational skillsExcellent oral and written skillsDemonstrated ability to problem solve and remain calm during a crisisSuccessful clearance of all required criminal history checks (NSCHC)Able to travel between CHC sites and in statePreferred:Associate's degree in public health, social work related fieldExperience and/or understanding of data analysisOrganization Information:Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC), with offices in Connecticut, Colorado and California, is one of the country's most creative and dynamic providers of primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services, and a leader in practice-based research, health professionals training, and use of innovative technologies to advance health and healthcare. CHC is designated as a federally qualified health center and a patient-centered medical home by HRSA, the Joint Commission, and NCQA, respectively. We deliver more than 600,000 patient visits per year from primary care hubs and community clinics across the state of CT, all connected by technology and common standards for quality. We employ several hundred medical, dental, and behavioral health providers who are engaged in practice, teaching, and research. Our Weitzman Institute is devoted to research and practice transformation and is recognized around the country as one of the premier research institutes focused on improving health care and health outcomes for special and vulnerable populations. In addition, the organization has developed three wholly owned subsidiaries from the original pilot developments within the Weitzman Institute: the National Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship Training Consortium (NNPRFTC), the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA), and ConferMed.Location:Middletown - Weitzman BuildingCity:MiddletownState:ConnecticutTime Type:Part time

Job Description Summary:Job Description:Healthy Communities is CHC's Public Health AmeriCorps program designed to create cohesion in vulnerable communities and to promote healthcare and support services through outreach, awareness, linkage to care and support. Healthy Communities also serves to identify the unique and integral needs of our communities and neighborhoods and to establish strategic plans to address them. Service delivery will directly address the public health crisis in vulnerable communities and make healthcare and support services accessible through flexible delivery of services. AmeriCorps members will conduct community outreach, education, patient engagement, and link patients to CHCI care and referrals to community based assistance. Additionally, AmeriCorps members will participate in statewide and local activities which promote awareness of health and health services.This is an AmeriCorps Member role - Family Wellness Assistant - that supports the Family Wellness Centers (FWC) in Middletown and New Britain, but will be based in Middletown. The position will have a focus in birth to five programming.Terms & Program Benefits:8 months of service starting January 8, 2023 through August 30, 2024Serve a minimum of 35 hours a week for a total of 1200 hours during service term$13,200 stipend over the course of 9 months, paid in bi-weekly incrementsAn education award of $4,826.50 at the end of successful service term completionThis is not a staff or volunteer position.This is the opportunity for you if you:Possess a caring attitude and personable demeanorAre creative and enthusiastic to help othersAre extremely organized and pay great attention to detailHave an interest in working with children under the age of five and their familiesThrive in a fast paced environmentCan take initiative and work independently as well as part of a teamAs a Family Wellness Assistant for the Community Health Center, Inc., you will:Conduct monthly patient health education workshops; monitor the completion of pre-post surveys by workshop participants; and complete data entry for workshops and surveys.Provide individual patient health education and care coordination to clients to encourage scheduling and completing routine care appointments.Track and document all completed patient engagement activities in patient's electronic health record.Establish and maintain a marketing and social media campaign that promotes all Family Wellness Center programs.Research successful new and existing community outreach opportunities that can be leveraged to improve client's access to care.Participate in and conduct outreach and engagement activities within CHC and in the surrounding community to promote enrollment in services.Create and disseminate flyers and other promotional materials for FWC programming to the community and community providers/agencies.Develop program surveys to gather feedback regarding customer satisfaction, areas to improve, and gain new programming ideas.Serve at monthly diaper bank programs in Hartford, Middletown, and New Britain to establish and maintain a central system that allows easy inventory, tracking and distribution of diapers.Create and maintain a system to organize and manage the Reach out Read books (used for CHC Literacy Program for birth to 5 during well child visits) that allows for ease to stock books, inventory, track and distribute main site book orders.Develop and implement, with support of FWC Coordinator, new FWC programming to include playgroups for children and their families (ie, reading playgroup, movement group like "Yoga").Gather and compile database of community resources related to children and families, and provide electronic access to FWC and CHC staff.Actively participant in all FWC, CHC, and partner meetings.Qualifications:High school or equivalent requiredProficiency in Microsoft office and internet-related applicationsExcellent time management and organizational skillsExcellent oral and written skillsSuccessful clearance of all required criminal history checks (NSCHC)Able to travel between CHC sites and in statePreferred:Associate's degree in public health, social work related fieldKnowledge and understanding of community resourcesExperience in coordination of services, advocacy and community outreach with vulnerable populationsExperience in birth to 5 programmingBilingual English/SpanishOrganization Information:Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC), with offices in Connecticut, Colorado and California, is one of the country's most creative and dynamic providers of primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services, and a leader in practice-based research, health professionals training, and use of innovative technologies to advance health and healthcare. CHC is designated as a federally qualified health center and a patient-centered medical home by HRSA, the Joint Commission, and NCQA, respectively. We deliver more than 600,000 patient visits per year from primary care hubs and community clinics across the state of CT, all connected by technology and common standards for quality. We employ several hundred medical, dental, and behavioral health providers who are engaged in practice, teaching, and research. Our Weitzman Institute is devoted to research and practice transformation and is recognized around the country as one of the premier research institutes focused on improving health care and health outcomes for special and vulnerable populations. In addition, the organization has developed three wholly owned subsidiaries from the original pilot developments within the Weitzman Institute: the National Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship Training Consortium (NNPRFTC), the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA), and ConferMed.Location:Community Health Center of MiddletownCity:MiddletownState:ConnecticutTime Type:Part time