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South Denver Cardiology Associates, headquartered in Littleton, Colorado is seeking a full-time general cardiologist to join the largest private cardiology practices in Colorado.  This multi-specialty group is looking for a board-certified (or eligible) cardiologist in Cardiovascular Disease;  proficiency in additional imaging modalities (Echocardiography, Nuclear Medicine, and Cardiac CT) is highly desired.

South Denver Cardiology is a well-established, full-service practice with 24 cardiologists and 18 nurse practitioners who service the South Denver Metropolitan Area, including the rapidly growing Parker and Castle Rock markets. We are proud of our strong quality commitment, with robust programs in Structural Heart, Interventional, Electrophysiology, Heart Failure, Prevention, and the busiest CCTA program in the region.   Multispecialty collaborative clinics include Pulmonary Hypertension, Cardio- Neuro, and Aortic Valve Clinics.

South Denver Cardiology Associates is known for the quality of its providers, its collaborative team spirit, and its focus on work-life balance, a combination that enables its providers to enjoy the many features of the exciting Denver Metropolitan area and the Rocky Mountain region. South Denver Cardiology offers a competitive market salary, a manageable call schedule (1 in 12 call weekdays, 1 in 5 weekends), excellent benefits, CME time and expenses, relocation assistance, and a 3-year track to partnership. The successful candidate for this highly competitive position will be well-trained, have excellent interpersonal communication skills and bring an innovative and collaborative spirit to this highly successful team.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respects patient confidentiality and privacy by maintaining the security of all patient communications.
• Identifies patient service requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual patients.
• Responsible for triaging patients, by phone or in person. The nurse appropriately incorporates the use of established protocols, available information, the nursing process, critical thinking, prioritizing, and delegation to resolve patient issues.
• Ensures correct prescription by communication with the physician and the pharmacies regarding new prescriptions, medication changes or refills.
• Educates the patient by describing their medical condition, symptoms that may indicate a worsening problem, mediations including expected effects, and adverse reactions.
• Review of diagnostic test results with physicians. Differentiates normal results from abnormal results and obtain recommendations from the physicians.  Informs patients of results and recommendations.
• Routinely see patients for diagnostic testing including, CT scan, echocardiograms with bubble studies, Persantine and dobutamine nuclear studies, and dobutamine stress echocardiograms.
• Documents patient care activities using EHR.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanations of procedures, and answering questions.
• Acts as a resource for the exercise treadmill technicians, cardiac sonographers, nuclear medicine technologists, CT personnel, and ambulatory monitoring department.
• Assists the diagnostic team in administering pharmacological agents for diagnostic testing.
• Provides routine and emergent care as directed per protocol.
• Administers saline for echocardiogram bubble studies.
• Administers Defnity for contrast echos, as needed.
• Notifies Primary Care Physician of abnormal testing results, as needed.
• Monitoring and triage of diagnostic telephone line.
• Vacation coverage for treadmills as needed.
• Acts as an active member of the code blue team, as required.
• Complies with federal, state, local, and professional requirements and advises management of needed actions.
• Maintains a safe, clean working environment.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infectious control policies and protocols.

ACCOUNTABILITY:       Reports to Diagnostic Supervisor

COMPENSATION:           $33.50-$35.50

HOURS A WEEK:             40

QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Registered Nurse with a current Colorado license.
•    BSN required or in progress
•    ACLS within 3 months of hire.
•    BLS
•    Cardiology experience preferred.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

•     Ability to assist adult patients in emergencies as needed.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

•     Crash cart and supplies,
•     Blood pressure cuff.
•     ECG and treadmill, as needed.
•     CCI, Allscripts PM and Touchworks

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilizes Computed Tomography (CT) scanner to produce cross-sectional images of internal organs and tissue for the diagnostic of medical issues.
• Performs all required diagnostic CT scanning procedures to produce consistently high-quality images.
• Identifies patients for CT procedures by:
  • Greeting and introduction in patient waiting area.
  • Verification of patient identity and correct scheduled exam.
  • Contacts patient within 24 hours if a patient misses an appointment. Documents follow up in patient health record.
• Prepares patient for the procedure by:
  • Review pertinent patient history.
  • Thoroughly explaining the procedure and answering patient questions as applicable.
  • Recognizes and reports to physician or Medical Directory any contraindications for the procedure.
  • Follow ICACTL and SDCA testing protocols to acquire and process patient procedures.
• Provide proper care when emergency action is needed by:
  • Identifying emergency situation and implementing needed procedures.
  • Seeks reinforcement.
  • Properly documents incident.
• Established a compassionate environment by providing:
  • Emotional and psychological support in a professional manner to patients and their family members.
  • Explain all procedures to be performed thoroughly.
  • Provide an opportunity for addressing patient questions and concerns.
  • Provide privacy and professionalism when prepping patients.
• Documents patient care services by:
  • Accurately documenting all information gathered during the evaluation.
  • Proper distribution of all components of the test.
  • Ensuring proper billing and storage of test results.
• Maintains clean working environment by:
  • Gathering clean laundry and properly disposing of soiled linen.
  • Maintaining a clean workstation.
  • Maintaining equipment for proper functioning, including daily quality assurance and preventive maintenance, as required by the manufacturer.

ACCOUNTABILITY:          Reports to Diagnostic Testing Supervisor

HOURS A WEEK:               40

COMPENSATION RANGE:          $37.00-$50.00

 QUALIFICATIONS:           

• ARRT/NMTCB certified
• Current BLS

PHYSICAL EFFORT:         Ability to assist adult patients in an emergency situation.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

• CT scanner and associated software
• Meditech
• Blood pressure cuff and stethoscope
• IV supplies and technique
• ECG
• Scanner

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take medical histories and record vital signs.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepare patients for examination.
• Assist the physician during the examination.
• Authorize drug refills
• Arrange examining room instruments and equipment.
• Purchase and maintain supplies and equipment.
• Keep waiting and examining rooms neat and clean.
• Must maintain patient confidentiality and privacy per current HIPAA regulations.
• Must be able to establish rapport with patients easily and be customer service-focused.
• Needs to be able to communicate so as to reduce anxieties, providing explanations of treatment and answering questions for a variety of patients.
• Assists patients and physicians by escorting patients from the lobby to exam rooms, obtaining vital signs, getting medication list, and preparing patients for examination.
• Obtains diagnostic data by performing point of care testing/treatments such as protimes, EKGs, and pulse oximetry.
• Performs clerical duties such as checking patients in and out, filling out disability forms managing charts, and obtaining physician signatures.
• Complies with federal, state, local, and professional requirements to keep licensing in good standing and by advising management of needed updates.
• Performs EECP once trained and certified.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Prepares, cleans, and stocks exam rooms in the morning and after each exam.
• Coordinates communications by facilitating telephone communications for physicians, insurance companies, and others.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION

• Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Applicant must meet the requirements of a credentialed Medical or Nursing Assistant or an equivalent amount of education and experience.
• Must have BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• Lifting requirements do not exceed 25 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Background check required (includes credit, justice, worker’s comp, and drug test)
• Covid-19 Vaccination required

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED

• 12 lead EKG, cardiac monitor/defibrillator, stethoscope, point of care testing equipment, basic computer knowledge, pulse oximetry, etc.

SCRIBE CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT

PAY: $16/hour-$17/hour

RESPONSIBILITIES

(In addition to responsibilities listed under Clinical Medical Assistant)

1. Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician, including but not limited to:

• Patient medical history and physical exam,
• Procedures and treatments performed by healthcare professionals, including nurses and physician assistants.
• Patient education and explanations of risks and benefits.
• Physician-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions, and instructions for patient or family members for self-care and follow-up

2. Medical Scribes also spot mistakes or inconsistencies in medical documentation and check to correct the information in order to reduce errors. All addenda must be signed off by a physician. Medical Scribes ensure that all clinical data, lab or other test results, the interpretation of the results by the physician are recorded accurately in the medical record. Alert physician when the chart is incomplete. Medical Scribes must comply with specific standards that apply to the style of medical records and to the legal and ethical requirements for preparing medical documents and for keeping patient information confidential.

SKILLS

1. Language Skills – The ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Medical Scribes must be proficient in typing and good at spelling, punctuation, grammar, and oral communication. Must be able to listen to complex medical information and summarize in a clear, complete, and concise fashion. Excellent English composition skills required to generate professional, polished writing at a high rate of production.
2. Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and treatment assessments to the extent required to understand and accurately transcribe dictated reports. Translate medical abbreviations into their expanded forms.
3. Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to learn and use all functions of electronic medical record software. Must accurately enter data into a database, search for information. Must be proficient in and keep up to date with changes in current EHR program(s) used at the facility. Must be able to type words and numbers quickly and accurately.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION

 (In addition to qualification/education listed under Clinical Medical Assistant)

• Applicant must meet the requirements of a credentialed Medical or Nursing Assistant or be acknowledged with an ABR-OE.

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Responsibilities:

• Perform all 2-dimensional echos, M-Mode, and Doppler studies in an outpatient setting.
• Prepare a preliminary interpretation of those studies. Gives opinion and/or explanation of data/images at the physician’s request.
• Maintains production and quality of echocardiogram studies by following established standards and procedures.
• Knowledge and ability to apply knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology.
• Ability to apply theory to practice in the application of ultrasound technique to the clinical evaluation of the target anatomy.
• Documents patient care services by organizing all data obtained for physician interpretation.

COMPENSATION RANGE: $37.00-$50.00

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited program in Vascular/Cardiac Sonography.
• RDCS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer.
• BLS certified.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in cardiac sonography.
• Background check required (includes credit, justice, worker’s comp)
• Vascular experience a plus.
• Covid-19 Vaccination required

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Responsibilities:

• Greet and check-in patients
• Registration, load insurance, verify referrals, collect copay and balances.
• Scheduling of office visits and outpatient diagnostic testing.
• Assist Physicians and staff in scheduling patients.
• Manage incoming hospital requests according to set protocol.
• Key player and participant in alerting and assisting the entire building of emergencies.
• Assist patients with directions to all office locations.
• Take messages when required and maintain said records of all communications
• Follow all established scheduling and call handling protocols as provided by the Supervisor.
• Maintain patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations
• Assist in any additional clerical duties requested by the Supervisor Represent our Practice and Facility to referring Physicians, patients, and all other callers, in a positive and pleasant manner.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Reports to Check-In/Out  Supervisor

HOURS A WEEK: 40

COMPENSATION RANGE: $16.50 – $19.50

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize tasks based on urgency.
• Excellent usage of Multiphone line system and heavy computer use.
• Friendly and professional customer service skills in person and on the phone.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others.
• Flexibility, promptness, and desire to be a team player.
• Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and efficiency.
• Medical office experience preferred.
• Background check required (includes credit, justice, worker’s comp)
• Adhere to the business casual dress code as set by SDCA.
• Must have flexibility in work schedule.
• Must have the ability to travel to any office location assigned for that day.
• Covid-19 Vaccination required

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Responsibilities:

• Answer, triage, and route multiple phone lines.
• Management of high call volume.
• Scheduling of office visits and outpatient diagnostic testing.
• Assist Physicians and staff in placing and transferring calls.
• Ability to learn and provide Alpha Numeric paging needs.
• Manage incoming hospital requests according to set protocol.
• Key player and participant in alerting the entire building of emergencies.
• Assist callers with directions to all office locations.
• Take messages when required and maintain said records of all communications
• Follow all established call handling protocols as provided by the Supervisor Maintain patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations
• Assist in any additional clerical duties requested by the Supervisor Represent our Practice and Facility to referring Physicians, patients and all other callers, in a positive and pleasant manner.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Reports to Scheduler Supervisor

HOURS A WEEK: 40

COMPENSATION RANGE: $16.50 – $19.50

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize tasks based on urgency.
• Excellent usage of Multiphone line system and heavy computer use.
• Friendly and professional telephone manner.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others.
• Flexibility, promptness, and desire to be a team player.
• Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and efficiency.
• Medical office experience preferred.
• Background check required (includes credit, justice, worker’s comp)

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respects patient confidentiality and privacy by maintaining the security of all patient communications, per current HIPAA regulations.
• Identifies patient service requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual patients.
• Responsible for triaging patients, by phone or in person. The nurse appropriately incorporates the use of established protocols, available information, the nursing process, critical thinking, prioritizing, and delegation to resolve patient issues.
• Ensures correct prescription by communication with the physician and the pharmacies regarding new prescriptions, medication changes or refills.
• Will educate patients on their medical conditions, symptoms that may indicate a worsening problem, and the possible effects or adverse reactions that may occur with medications.
• Review of diagnostic test results with physicians. Differentiates normal results from abnormal results and obtain recommendations from the physicians. Informs patients of results and recommendations.
• Routinely see patients in the clinic for blood pressure management, medication titration, arrhythmia management, and congestive heart failure exacerbations.
• Will assist in the management of Warfarin patients per protocol.
• Documents patient care activities using EHR.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanations of procedures, and answering questions.
• Assists the diagnostic team in administering pharmacological agents for diagnostic testing. Provides routine and emergent care as directed.
• Is an active member of the code blue team.  Responsibilities include BLS/ACLS protocols.
• Acts as a resource for the medical assistants and non-clinical staff.
• Provides routine and emergent care as directed per protocol.
• Complies with federal, state, local, and professional requirements and advises management of needed actions.
• Maintains a safe, clean working environment.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infectious control policies and protocols.

ACCOUNTABILITY:      Reports to Clinical Manager

HOURS A WEEK: 40

COMPENSATION RANGE: 32.50 – 35.50

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Nurse with a current Colorado license.
• BSN or AD with concurrent BSN enrollment required
• ACLS within 3 months of hire
• BLS
• Cardiology experience preferred
• Background check required (includes credit, justice, worker’s comp)
• Covid-19 Vaccination required

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Ability to assist with adult patients in emergencies as needed
• Lifting requirements not to exceed 25lbs

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

• Crash cart and supplies
• Blood pressure cuff/Stethoscope
• ECG as needed.
• Epic

*This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties.  Employee may perform other related duties as assigned.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Introduce yourself and tell a patient the name of the scheduled study and the name of the tech.
• Prepare patients for examination.
• Medication reconciliation if time allows.
• Arrange examining room and equipment. Thoroughly wipe down / clean rooms.
• Ensure adequate supplies are in each room: Cleaning & linens.
• Keep waiting rooms neat and clean.
• Must maintain patient confidentiality and privacy per current HIPAA regulations.
• Must be able to establish rapport with patients easily and be customer service-focused.
• Needs to be able to communicate so as to reduce anxieties, answering questions for a

variety of patients.

• Assists patients and technicians by escorting patients from the lobby to exam rooms,

obtaining getting medication list and preparing patients for examination.

• Performs clerical duties such as faxing patient reports to physicians.
• Prepares, cleans, and stocks exam rooms in the morning and after each exam.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Reports to Diagnostics Supervisor

HOURS A WEEK: 40

COMPENSATION RANGE: $18-$20

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION

• Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Must have BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• Lifting requirements do not exceed 25 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Background check required (includes credit, justice, worker’s comp, and drug test)
• Covid-19 Vaccination required

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Responsibilities:

• Work past due accounts.
• Take phone calls from patients regarding their balance and insurance questions.
• Work insurance denials.
• Must maintain patient confidentiality and privacy per current HIPAA regulations

• The individual will possess the ability to assist patient account managers by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information.
• Assist in any additional clerical duties requested by the Revenue Management Supervisor.
• Participation in ongoing training and staff meetings.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Revenue Management Supervisor

COMPENSATION RANGE: $20

Qualifications:

• Friendly and professional telephone manner.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others.
• Flexibility, promptness, and desire to be a team player.
• Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and efficiency.
• Medical office experience.
• Background check required (includes credit, justice, worker’s comp)
• EPIC, CPT, and ICD-10 coding knowledge are preferred.
• Ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize tasks based on urgency.
• Knowledge of computer use and typing.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

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Responsibilities:

• Lead team of contact center associates in support of scheduling office visits and outpatient diagnostic testing (approximately 10,000 calls per month)
• Supervises the performance of contact center associates; assists with hiring, coaching/developing, mentoring, and performance improvement of assigned team members
• Plans, organizes, schedules, and oversees the work of associates
• Use and track metrics to implement performance improvement
• Manage training for contact center associates
• Develop and maintain training documentation
• Maintain and revise call and contact handling protocol as needed
• Partner with scheduling supervisor to manage patient service requests
• Work with clinical resources to accomplish South Denver goals as appropriate
• Assist Physicians and staff in placing and transferring calls
• Collaborates with the department head on policies/procedures and operational needs of the department; prepares monthly and periodic reports for the department head or SDCA leadership
• Work with SDCA Leadership to manage patient and provider feedback
• Manage incoming hospital requests according to set protocol
• Key player and participant in alerting entire building of emergencies
• Take messages when required and maintain said records of all communications
• Maintain patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations
• Assist and cover call center scheduling duties as needed
• Assist in any additional clerical duties requested by the Department head or manager
• Represent our Practice and Facility to referring Physicians, patients, and all other callers, in a positive and pleasant manner.

Accountability: Reports to Director of Operations

Hours a Week: 40

Compensation Range: $26-$29 / hour

Qualifications/Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience leading contact center teams in a clinical environment
• Experience using metrics to accomplish performance improvement
• Familiarity with contact center technology and training methodologies
• Experience using contact center technology in remote environments
• Ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize tasks based on urgency
• Excellent usage of Multiphone line system and heavy computer use
• Patient facing role, able to cover leadership duties for other supervisors with in-clinic responsibilities
• Friendly and professional telephone manner
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others
• Flexibility, promptness, and desire to be a team player
• Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Medical office experience preferred.
• Background check required (includes credit, justice, worker’s comp)
• Covid-19 Vaccination required

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respects patient confidentiality and privacy by maintaining the security of all patient communications, per current HIPAA regulations.
• Identifies patient service requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual patients.
• Responsible for triaging patients, by phone or in person. The nurse appropriately incorporates the use of established protocols, available information, the nursing process, critical thinking, prioritizing, and delegation to resolve patient issues.
• Ensures correct prescription by communication with the physician and the pharmacies regarding new prescriptions, medication changes, or refills.
• Will educate patients on their medical conditions, symptoms that may indicate a worsening problem, and the possible effects or adverse reactions that may occur with medications.
• Review of diagnostic test results with physicians. Differentiates normal results from abnormal results and obtain recommendations from the physicians.  Informs patients of results and recommendations.
• Routinely see patients in the clinic for blood pressure management, medication titration, arrhythmia management, and congestive heart failure exacerbations.
• Will assist in the management of Warfarin patients per protocol.
• Documents patient care activities using EHR.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanations of procedures, and answering questions.
• Assists the diagnostic team in administering pharmacological agents for diagnostic testing. Provides routine and emergent care as directed.
• Is an active member of the code blue team.  Responsibilities include BLS/ACLS protocols.
• Acts as a resource for the medical assistants and non-clinical staff.
• Provides routine and emergent care as directed per protocol.
• Complies with federal, state, local, and professional requirements and advises management of needed actions.
• Maintains a safe, clean working environment.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infectious control policies and protocols.
• Knowledge of basic principles of implantable cardiac devices specific to pacemakers and defibrillators
• Educate patients on the use of the remote monitor for device interrogations 

ACCOUNTABILITY:           Reports to Director of Clinical Services

HOURS A WEEK: 40

COMPENSATION RANGE: $33.50-$35.50 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Nurse with a current Colorado license.
• ACLS within 3 months of hire
• BLS
• Cardiology experience preferred
• Background check required (includes credit, justice, worker’s comp)
• 100% Covid-19 Vaccination Required

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

• Crash cart and supplies
• Blood pressure cuff/Stethoscope
• ECG as needed.
• Epic

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