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Director - Claretta Foye, SPHR
Lincoln Community Health Center
1301 Fayetteville Street
P. O. Box 52119
Durham, North Carolina 27717
(919) 956-4011
(919) 956-4511 fax
Email - foye0008@lincolnchc.org
Nutritionist II
(W.I.C.)
Open Until
Filled
Occupational Summary
Provides individual client nutrition
and diet counseling to clients assessing nutritional needs anthropometric, biochemical, clinical,
dietary and socioeconomic information to develop nutrition care
plan.
Qualifications
General knowledge of accepted nutritional
and dietetic principals and practices. Basic knowledge of foods and nutrition. Basic knowledge of
infant and child development. Ability to maintain rapport with clients. Ability to collect and
assimilate information. Ability to communicate and be persuasive.
Graduation from a
four year College or University with a bachelor's degree in food and nutrition, dietetic, or public
health nutrition, or a bachelor's degree in home economics with 12 hours in nutrition course
work. One year of experience in the field of nutrition.
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Chart Prep Clerk
(Part Time Temporary)
Open
Until Filled
Occupational Summary
Reviews and abstracts
pertinent patient information from paper charts and enters critical medical record information
into the patient's electronic medical
record.
Qualifications
Minimal typing skills and computer
knowledge are required. Ability to follow standard office procedures. Basic knowledge of
medical terminology.
Graduation from high school or equivalent. Some post secondary
education required.
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Dentist
(Dental)
Open Until Filled
Occupational
Summary
Provides professional dental and referral services; diagnosis and treat
diseases, injuries of the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity. Counsels patients on prevention
care and hygienic practices.
Qualifications
Thorough knowledge
of dentistry. Ability to perform effective patient care. Ability to maintain effective working
relationships with other staff members.
DDS from an approved school of dentistry. If
practicing in a specialty field, must have specialty board certification. Must be licensed in the
state of North Carolina.
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Bi-Lingual Appointment Clerk
(Administration)
Open Until
Filled
Occupational Summary
Schedules appointments for the
Adult Medicine and Pediatric Clinics. Performs general clerical work to facilitate the accurate
and proficient scheduling to include follow-up calls.
Qualifications
Requires a working knowledge of procedures and techniques
involved in scheduling appointments. Some judgement and initiative are required in a timely
execution of the appointment system some clerical and ability to use CRT is required. Must
have ability to communicate fluently in Spanish and English. Ability to follow standard
clerical and office procedures, write legibly, be polite and courteous to patients/staff and follow
written guidelines.
Graduation from high school or equivalent. Previous clerical
experience preferred.
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Nursing Assistant
(Pediatric)
(Adult Medicine)
Open Until
Filled
Occupational Summary
Performs direct patient care under
the direction of Registered Licensed Practical Nurse in the clinic. Work assignments may include
assisting medical providers and nurses in the treatment of patients and performing designated
nursing procedures. Based upon written protocols and procedures the Nursing Assistant
documents the patient's response to care provided. Actively supports the LCHC mission of
service, and education.
Qualifications
Requires a working
knowledge of
procedures and techniques involved in administering routine clinic and some special treatments
to patients. Work is guided by daily assignment. Ability to document care and observations.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
High School graduate or
equivalent. Must completed Nursing Assistant training program and be certified. Must be
currently listed with the Department of Facility Services as a NA I.
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Dental Assistant
(Dental)
Open Until
Filled
Occupational Summary
Provides assistance to dentist.
Prepares patients for treatment, processes dental x-rays films, set up instruments and dental
materials and sterilizes instruments after patient treatment, chart dental anomalies, maintain
dental records and routine clerical
duties.
Qualifications
Considerable knowledge of dental
equipment and supplies. Considerable knowledge of laboratory equipment. The ability to expose
and develop x-rays. Must have good customer service skills.
Completion of certified
program in dental assistance and successful completion of the certification exam. One (1) to two
(2) years of experience in a dental office preferred.
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Staff Nurse
(Adult Medicine/Pediatrics)
Open
Until Filled
Occupational Summary
Responsible for providing
direct patient care and assisting with management of personnel as assigned. Demonstrates the use
of the nursing process. Actively supports the LCHC's mission of service, education and
research.
Qualifications
Knowledge of professional nursing
practices techniques and procedures. Knowledge of community health nursing in promotion,
prevention. Knowledge of Nursing Diagnosing. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in
writing. Ability to supervise nursing personnel. Ability to exercise sound judgement and react
correctly in emergency situation. Skill in the application of nursing procedures and ability to
investigate and study trends and developments in nursing practices. Minimum of 2 years clinical
experience and 1 year administrative experience.
Graduation from a approved School of
Nursing and have a current license as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina. B.S.N.
preferred.
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Chief Medical Officer
(Administration)
Open Until
Filled
Occupational Summary
The Chief Medical Officer is
responsible for the overall management of all Clinical programs at Lincoln Community Health
Center including the Internal Medicine and Pediatric Departments. Responsible for the staffing,
productivity requirements, contractual relationships, and scheduling for clinical areas including
the Early Intervention, Walltown, Lyon Park, Hillside, Homeless, Lincoln-Duke Urgent Care and
the Just for Us program. The Chief Medical Officer will have the responsibility for the overall
management of all quality of care program and will coordinate lab, x-ray and pharmacy services.
The position directly supervises the Adult Medicines and Pediatric Chiefs, Director of Nursing
and Dental Director.
Qualifications
The position requires
knowledge of medical management, with health center medical management preferred. Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills are also required. The position requires completion of
Medical School and Residency Programs as well as Board Certification in Internal Medicine and
Pediatric or Family Practice.
A minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in
Adult and Pediatric care is required. Five (5) years of clinical leadership is also required
preferably in a large Physician Practice or Community Health Center.
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Bi-Lingual Patient Services Representative
(Finance)
Open until
filled
Occupational Summary
Performs a variety of specialized
analytical, interviewing and administrative work generally performed in the patient accounting
section which includes direct patient contact, registering patients, updating patients records,
patient intake, interacting with insurance companies, collecting and posting of patient and third
party payments. Assisting Spanish speaking patients in accessing all Clinic services by providing
any needed translation
services.
Qualifications
Considerable ability to deal
tactfully, firmly and courteously with patients or third party payers concerning payment of unpaid
accounts. Numerical ability required to analyze accounts, interact with patients to establish
payments plans, and prepare statistical reports. Ability to present oral/written reports. Ability to
maintain effective working relationships with other employees. Ability to understand HMO and
other third party insurance coverage.
High School or commercial school graduate with
courses in Business English, Business Math and Accounting. Experience of two (2) or more
years in a similar job.
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Interpreter
(Lincoln-Duke Urgent Care)
(Part-Time)
Open
until
filled
Occupational Summary
Communicating in English/Spanish
to perform a variety of clerical duties in registration area involving receiving patients, advising
them of clinic procedures, collection procedures and other general Center information, including
the Patients' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. Assisting Spanish speaking patients in accessing
all Clinic services by providing any needed translation
services.
Qualifications
Must have ability to communicate fluently
in Spanish and English. Ability to follow standard clerical and office procedures, write legibly,
be polite and courteous to patients/staff and follow written guidelines.
Graduation from
high school or equivalent. Previous clerical experience preferred.
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Mid Level Practitioner
(Early Intervention Clinic)
Open until
filled
Occupational Summary
Primary responsibility for the
medical management of patients in the Early Intervention Clinic. Augments the physicians ability
to provide medical services to patients at the Clinic; collects and documents data, conducts
diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional
consultations and provides direct patient care services. (All of the above directly or indirectly
supervised by one or more physicians).
Qualifications
Thorough
knowledge of the Center's operation and procedures; ability to skillfully and accurately perform
diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; thorough understanding of the patient's needs and how
these can best be met by appropriate use of facilities and personnel. Ability to communicate with
skill, clarity and accuracy with the patients, physicians and ancillary health workers at all levels.
Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
or Family Nurse Practitioner Program. Must have a current license to practice in the state
of North Carolina. Certification in designated field required. Minimum of one (1) year
experience as a Mid-Level required. Previous experience in an administrative or supervisory role
is also required.
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Clinical Social Worker
(Behavioral Health)
Open until
filled
Occupational Summary
Provides initial assessment,
diagnosis, evaluation, case management and treatment services for adult patients and screening
for adolescents and children. May assist in planning, developing, implementing health promotion
and disease prevention programs and therapeutic services for individuals; groups and families.
Serves as resource person or coordinates for designated unit
functions.
Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of psycho-social,
behavioral, and psychiatric disorders, including substance abuse and chronic medical problems.
Thorough knowledge for specific patient populations for which the position may be required to
serve. The ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and
educational levels. Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with patients, staff,
community resources and the general public.
Master's degree in Social Work required.
A minimal of three (3) years Post Master's work experience as a clinical social work in a health
or mental health setting or five (5) years experience in a non-clinical setting. N.C. LCSW is
required.
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Updated April 24, 2008
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