Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: RUSH Sourcing & Value Analysis
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 AM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $41.44 - $60.14 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors, including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry-specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
Develops sourcing strategy for specified spend categories to achieve key organizational and departmental goals related to cost savings, process improvement, standardization, waste reduction, and other pertinent supply chain initiatives. Reviews and selects appropriate suppliers based on clinical input or industry awareness. Manages and acts as the main point of contact between primary vendors in designated categories and the hospital system. Develops and maintains collaborative internal relationships with clinical contacts and administrative staff within the healthcare system to ensure effective, results-oriented project outcomes. These activities are conducted while maintaining or enhancing the quality of care provided to patients. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor's Degree OR Associate’s Degree with at least two (2) years of equivalent professional experience.
•Stellar negotiation skills required to pursue cost savings discussions with vendors as well as convince internal stakeholders of the optimal decision for HCO.
•Strong analytical skills demonstrating the ability to share cost-benefit analysis, scenario-based savings options, incorporating industry benchmarking, among other decision points, will be required.
•Critical thinking skills required to interpret both qualitative and quantitative impacts of potential purchase activity.
•Experience with project management processes with demonstrated ability to initiate and complete projects. Rigorous problem-solving skills: using logical methods of problem-solving to achieve optimal solutions for complex team members.
•Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills and ability to learn new software programs.
•Independent and self-motivated.
•Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational facilitation skills required to engage a complex group of stakeholders to collaborate on optimal decisions for HCO.
•Continuously develop their skills and knowledge, either through LEAP programs, readings, conferences, departmental training programs or some combination of these.
•Develop and display a clear customer service focus at all times.
•View their work as part of the larger Rush system, and strive to improve their performance in concert with, rather than in competition with, their co-workers and other Rush employees.
•Be conscious of the resources they use in completing their work and to strive to use these resources as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Master's Degree.
•Fields of study include business, supply chain, or health care-related specialties.
•Clinical experience and basic knowledge of medical-surgical supplies, diagnostic testing, etc.
Responsibilities:
1. Manages the relationship with primary vendors in designated categories.
2. Leverages the relationship with GPO to ensure optimal connection to available contracts at best tier pricing.
3. Negotiate independent local contracts where value can be added beyond GPO capacity or where a GPO contract does not exist.
4. Develops and maintains a contracting/bidding calendar for designated categories.
5. Manages and executes RFP/RFQ process at contract expirations by category when industry and benchmark data show an apparent savings opportunity.
6. Review and negotiate terms & conditions to ensure that business terms are in the best interest of the hospital.
7. Manage fully executed contracts and pricing with the internal supply chain team for electronic storage in the ERP system.
8. Serves as a liaison between hospital administration and clinical staff to ensure cost-effective utilization of products, services, and processes while maintaining or enhancing the quality of patient care.
9. Monitors estimated and actual savings related to sourcing activities and or value analysis projects.
10. Lead Value Analysis Committee meetings related to designated sourcing categories: Coordinates monthly or ad-hoc meetings between supply chain operations, revenue cycle, nursing, and physicians as the representatives of the committee; facilitates discussion between committee members around new technology and product requests to understand need, cost impact, and operational impact; brings forward cost savings ideas for review when applicable. Ideas can include but are not limited to: product replacements, new technology, standardization projects, consolidation of vendors, etc.; collaborates with departments, specifically supply chain operations, to monitor and report on compliance of implemented changes in products, services, and processes.
11. Coordinates product in-servicing or training as needed, depending on new product implementations or conversions. Ensures that all product, service, and process trials and evaluations are unbiased and conducted professionally.
12. Participates as a member or ad hoc member of hospital committees or sub-committees as a representative of administration (examples include Risk Management, Infection Control, Linen, etc.).
13. Leverage third-party consultants and software access to enhance negotiating ability - whether it is related to pulling analytics, research information, contracted staff work, etc. (examples include: ERP software data pulls, Spend Link data pulls, Clinical Database, Advisory Board contracted services, Procured Health contracted services, UHC account executive services, etc.).
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Obstetrics & Gynecology – Clinical Faculty/Physician
Vice Chair of Clinical Operations
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, invites applications for the position of Vice Chair of Clinical Operations.
Department Overview
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Rush University Medical Center is a nationally ranked, comprehensive academic department committed to excellence in patient care, education, research, and health equity.
Department/Division specifics:
• Faculty Size: 42 physicians
• Clinical Divisions: General OB/GYN, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Hospitalist Obstetricians, Minimally Invasive
Gynecology, Urogynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, Complex Family Planning
• Training programs: OB/GYN Residency and Complex Family Planning Fellowship
• National Ranking: #34 Gynecology program by U.S. News & World Report
• Clinical Sites: Inpatient unit has 10 L&D rooms, 32 beds and 8 ambulatory sites across the region
Position Summary
The Vice Chair serves as the department’s primary liaison for hospital and clinical operations, supporting quality, safety, access, and operational excellence.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Liaison with hospital and Rush Medical Group leadership on clinical operations
• Lead operational initiatives
• Develop systems for issue identification and resolution
• Participate in hospital and departmental committees
• Support inpatient and outpatient operational performance
Qualifications:
• Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical institution
• Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Minimum 10 years academic experience
• Associate Professor or Professor rank preferred
• Valid Illinois medical license or ability to obtain licensure
Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.
Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities.
Rush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 (top 20 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated). The system received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year.
All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years.
Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.
Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role, as well as additional compensation such as sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.
Pay Range: $341,000 - $468,000 (Associate Professor)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Medical Records
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $34.89 - $56.78 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The Supervisor, Coding will lead on-site staff, promoting accuracy, security, and compliant medical records that meet accreditation, licensing, and reimbursement requirements and efficient operations. This leader oversees operations at a health information site office, improves efficiency, promotes a positive culture and the use of Epic automation and ancillary software solutions along with exemplifying the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Associate degree in health information technology, healthcare management, or other related fields or 10 years of industry experience in lieu of a degree
•AHIMA or AAPC Certification (such as CCS, CCA, CPC, COC, CPMA, RHIT or RHIA)
•Five years of coding experience
•Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively
•Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word skills
•Strong interpersonal skills necessary for communication and training of health information management concepts
•Ability to perform multiple tasks with excellent time management skills
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Epic Certified
Physical Demands:
Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Responsibilities:
1.Leads daily operations of coding staff that are responsible for accounts within assigned Epic work queues.
2.Understand and keep patient sensitive information protected per all applicable federal, state, and local guidelines, including HIPAA (Health Information Portability and Accountability Act) for medical records processing and requests.
3.Provides day-to-day monitoring of staffing levels and staff work activity to ensure smooth operations while supporting coding leaders.
4.Collaborate with Epic D&IS teams and ancillary software vendors to optimize documentation workflows and ensure efficient operations.
5.Interact with and communicate with all levels of clinicians including physicians, residents, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and others to ensure documentation and coding accuracy are optimized.
6.Use critical thinking to create solutions and collaborate with coding auditors, CDI, revenue integrity, and other revenue cycle departments.
7.Establishes and oversees productivity and quality standards along with coding accuracy.
8.Strategically assign work within the functional areas in scope and ensure cross-training occurs to expand organizational goals and personal growth of staff members.
9.Build relationships within the revenue cycle, compliance, ancillary departments, clinical areas, vendors, and consultants of the organization that serve as mutually beneficial partnerships to ensure revenue cycle goals are achieved
10.Keeps abreast of changing industry and regulatory requirements and communicates changes to impacted leaders, staff, and provides training
11.Identify trends and lead performance improvement efforts through multi-disciplinary teams to streamline processes, enhance automation, train staff, and promote accuracy
12.Engages in development and growth of self and the team
13.Collect, interpret, and communicate performance data using various tools and systems, while also using this data to make decisions on how to achieve performance
14.Responsible for orienting new team members (staff & temp), staffing, performance management and development of staff. Counsel and disciplines employees, when necessary, in accordance with department and/or organizational policies. Maintains staff schedules
15.Facilitate a positive culture that exemplifies growth-minded practices, leadership, and industry-best practices
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Molecular Probe Laboratory
Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0. 5)
Shift: Shift 2
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (12:00PM - 8:30PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $10.00 - $375.00 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
This position is responsible for assisting the pathologists in the surgical and autopsy pathology areas, on a per diem basis. This position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor's/Master's degree from an accredited Pathology Assistant program.
•Certified Pathologist Assistant.
•Ability to work on multiple projects with frequently changing priorities.
•Ability to learn and instruct others in new procedures.
•Excellent organizational skills and efficiency necessary.
•Travel outside the metropolitan Chicago area may be required.
Physical Demands:
•Must be able to perform repetitive motions required for use of pipette, saw, microtome, and other laboratory equipment.
•Position is located in laboratory with exposure to potentially infectious or hazardous materials, including formaldehyde and xylene.
•Potential for injury due to scalpel blades, razor blades, and caustic substances
Responsibilities:
•Performs surgical pathology grossing, dictation, and frozen sections per established procedures.
•Processes and labels specimens accurately, being conscientious to avoid errors.
•Readily displays a devotion to provide high quality patient care to our customers.
•Participate in the development of Employee Engagement Activities
•Insure the work area is maintained as a safe and uncluttered environment
•Meets turnaround time expectations by prioritizing and organizing the workload for the shift.
•Utilizes time effectively and seeks out additional job duties when shift tasks are complete.
•Keeps work area neat, clean, organized, and well stocked at all times
•Helps instruct students, residents, and new employees. Evaluates their performances within the established deadlines.
•Accepts and/or volunteers for special projects and completes them within an agreed upon time frame.
•Participates in procedure implementation and training of new staff and students.
•Encouraged to identify and participate in process improvement projects.
•Identifies areas for process improvement, and initiates procedures or programs to respond to the deficiency identified.
•Initiates Safety Events to document unsafe situations.
•Maintains responsibility for routine maintenance and proper working condition of instrumentation and associated alarm system.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: RUSH Interpreter & Transl Svcs
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 2
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (11:30:00 AM - 8:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $20.19 - $31.80 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
Conducts medical and general interpreting for Medical Center staff, patients and their families. Assesses and monitors patients' understanding of information conveyed. Records and monitors interpretation activities according to hospital and department standards. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
• Completed a 40-hour minimum medical interpreting course OR Bachelor’s degree in Translation and Interpretation with experience providing interpretation services in a health care setting.
• Proven verbal and written fluency in specified language as well as in English, including fluency in medical terminology.
• Exemplary customer service skills.
• Able to effectively interact with a broad range of medical center staff and patients.
• Ability to multi-task, problem solve and troubleshoot.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree.
Physical Demands:
Responsibilities:
1.Conducts medical and general interpretation for Medical Center staff, patients and their families and visitors during assigned shift.
2.Participates in pre-scheduled patient/staff conferences as assigned, as well as in on-call interpretation needs during shift.
3.Acts as a liaison between hospital staff and patients when interpreting questions, directions, policies and procedures.
4.Assists Medical Center staff with the assessment of situations in a culturally diverse context.
5.Per department and medical center standards, records and compiles daily, weekly, or monthly information regarding interpretation services provided. Assists with reporting as needed.
6.Assesses and monitors patients' understanding of information conveyed.
7.Per department standards, contacts non-English speaking patients upon admission.
8.Communicates any patient questions or concerns to said staff.
9.Informs the proper departments or parties with regard to any cases requiring special attention or follow-up.
10.Assesses patients' understanding of discharge instructions.
11.Assists in the process of translation of written materials as needed.
12.Identifies materials requiring translation.
13.May translate non-technical instructions, patient-related information and simple forms into written format as needed.
14.Serves as proofreader for material translated by the professional translation service.
15.Participates in educating Medical Center staff on use of interpreters through formal and informal mechanisms.
16.Informs medical center staff of policies and procedures relating to interpreter services.
17.Participate in the training and orientation of new staff or volunteer interpreters as needed.
18.Cooperates with Medical Center staff and other department interpreters toward the provision of support to the patient served.
19.May assist department with operational or administrative needs relative to interpreter services.
20.Monitors effectiveness of interpreter services provided. Recommends any service or operational improvements to Assistant Director.
21.May assist with administrative needs, to include: fielding of translation requests, coordination of assignment requests to interpreter staff, and coordination of documentation.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois / Remote
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Digital & Information Services
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $50.68 - $75.51 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The Product Manager of Clinical Applications, Epic Community Partnerships, plays a critical role in shaping and delivering the strategy and roadmap for clinical application products that support high-quality, connected patient care. In this role, you will partner closely with clinical, operational, financial, and IT leaders to prioritize initiatives, guide product development, and ensure solutions are aligned with both business goals and clinical workflows.
You will provide strategic direction and hands-on oversight to application product teams, balancing new development with ongoing operations to deliver meaningful, reliable technology solutions. Acting as a key liaison between Digital & Information Services, operational leadership, and external partners, you will help ensure seamless integration, strong partnerships, and continuity of care across the healthcare ecosystem. The Product Manager of Clinical Applications exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Job Requirements:
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Neurosurgery-Res Adm
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $29.36 - $42.61 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
This role is for Neurosurgery clinical research
Summary:
The Clinical Research Coordinator III (CRC III) independently manages the full scope of clinical research study execution for complex, multi-site, or longitudinal protocols. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory and institutional requirements, coordinating communication with investigators and sponsors, and resolving operational challenges. The CRC III is distinguished by their ability to work with limited oversight, provide peer mentorship, and serve as a departmental resource. The CRC III guides others in best practices, supports quality improvement efforts, and contributes to a culture of research excellence. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
Education:
•Bachelor’s degree
Experience:
•3+ years of experience in coordinating clinical trials
•Independent site management experience
OR
Experience (in lieu of a degree)
•4 years total experience in coordinating clinical trials with increasing complexity
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
•Regulatory Knowledge – Understands and applies GCP and research documentation rules; able to guide others on best practices for complex or multi-site studies.
•Regulatory Compliance – Knows and applies NIH, FDA, and IRB rules for high-complexity studies; helps interpret policies when needed.
•Project & Time Management – Manages multiple studies with little oversight; sets priorities and keeps study tasks on track.
•Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking – Solves complex problems using good judgment and a deep understanding of study protocols and regulations.
•Detail & Organization – Keeps regulatory documents, source notes, and data well-organized and accurate; helps prepare for audits.
•Participant & Vendor Interaction – Communicates effectively and respectfully with participants, sponsors, and vendors; protects privacy and follows study rules.
•Communication Skills – Shares study information clearly with sponsors, team members, and junior staff in both writing and speech.
•Teamwork & Leadership – Works independently but also supports CRC I and II staff by offering guidance and collaboration.
•Flexibility – Willing to adjust schedule when needed for study visits, deadlines, or sponsor meetings.
•Travel Readiness – Can travel nearby for site support, meetings, or training if the study requires it.
•Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Experience:
•3-5 years’ experience in clinical research conduct and regulatory management, or hold a valid research administration certification
•Managing NIH, pharmaceutical or device clinical trials
•Relevant certification strongly preferred: Certified Clinical Research Professionals (CCRP), Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA), Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), or Certified IRB Professional (CIP)
Job Responsibilities:
1.Coordinates all aspects of the study including recruitment, consent, screening, scheduling, and tracking, and ensures study updates are provided throughout the conduct of the study.
2.Ensures data is entered into the study’s electronic data capture system and that queries are responded to and resolved in a timely manner.
3.Manages the preparation and submission of study-related documents, protocols, and amendments to the IRB per policy and procedure.
4.Maintains accurate and complete procedural documentation in compliance with institutional, local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations related to clinical research.
5.Oversees and audits source documentation and data entries across studies to ensure full alignment with protocol and 100% source documentation verification; provides coaching and correction to staff as needed to maintain audit readiness.
6.Oversee the collection, processing, and shipment of potentially biohazardous specimens, if applicable.
7.Oversee administration of structured tests and questionnaires according to research study protocols, including utilizing study-related technology and equipment as part of assessment procedures, if applicable.
8.Reviews and finalizes summary report(s) for distribution to PI, Administrator, department stakeholders, Sponsor, and Compliance, and ensures accurate study updates throughout the conduct of the study.
9.Prepares for internal and external audits or monitoring visits and responds to monitoring queries to ensure compliance with applicable guidelines.
10.Ensures unanticipated problems (e.g., protocol deviations, adverse events, and serious adverse events) are documented and reported in a timely manner.
11.Provides recommendations to proactively address complex issues and/or protocol variances related to study activities.
12.Delivers peer training, mentorship, and coaching to less experienced staff and supports onboarding of CRC I and II staff; models regulatory and procedural best practices in daily study operations.
13.May summarize and share relevant research updates during internal or external presentations; maintains current knowledge of clinical research trends, policies, and best practices.
14.Other duties as assigned.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Clinical Staffing Office
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 3
Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 PM - 7:00:00 AM), Every other weekend
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
Pay Range: $40.05 - $61.28 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills. The RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The RN 2 continues to consult with other members of the health care team when the need for assistance is identified. The RN 2 exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Qualifications Knowledge:
1.Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.
2.Maintain current BLS certification.
3.Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher (except RN1s hired and already working at Rush University Medical Center before October, 2012). All transfers from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to transfer into Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group.
a.May accept Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) effective 1/9/23 up until approved number of ADN hires by Chief Nursing Officer is met with the following stipulations:
i.Baccalaureate degree must be earned within timeframe outlined in the ADN Condition of Employment.
ii.All Conditions of Employment as outline in Offer Letter must be met. Failure to do so will result in termination.
Skills:
1.Analytical ability is required.
2.Communication skills are required in order to lead and teach.
3.Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
Abilities:
1.Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
2.Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
3.The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
4.Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.
Responsibilities:
1.Participates in the collection of data to support unit based quality initiatives, research and evidence based activities.
2.Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action.
3.Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to
address.
4.Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
5.Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of
patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.
6.Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.
7.Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
8.Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
9.Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively.
10.Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
11.Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
12.Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, suicide
risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
13.Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
14.Demonstrates the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit.
15.Demonstrates beginning leadership skills related to patient care.
16.Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.
17.Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
18. Other duties as assigned.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Int Med Cardiology-Res Adm
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range:Based on NIH scale $62.232 - $75,564
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
This position may perform independent research, collaborate on a multi-scholar research initiative, or may have lead responsibility for discrete components of a larger research projects or programs, all while under the general direction of a senior or principal researcher.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant discipline.
•Experience in relevant science discipline.
•Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
•Scientific writing skills demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications
•Ability to acquire accurate, reproducible data
• Critical eye towards consistency, reproducibility, and the scientific method in general
• Excellent project and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills
•Advocate for safety and ethics in the workplace
Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Responsibilities:
•Plan, design and execute complex research studies, procedures, and protocols.
•Participate in discovery projects.
•Coordinate research study activities: lead and manage projects.
•Problem solves research challenges and model development, as applicable.
•Contribute discrete components of a larger project under the general direction of a senior or principal researcher.
•Prepare complete documentation of research activities for reference purposes, including following applicable data management protocols.
•Oversee organization, synthesis and analysis of data and findings.
•Compare actual and expected results and suggest solutions to correct the deviations.
•Evaluate existing research or modeling techniques and recommend improvements to ensure quality and productivity.
•Prepare scientific reports, outcome findings and scientific manuscripts.
•Assist in the preparation of proposals and reports.
•Assist in teaching classes.
•Perform other duties as assigned
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Respiratory Care
Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE. 10)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 7:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $50 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist and licensed as an Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Must pass departmental competencies applicable to the clinical units they are hired for.
• BLS CPR certification is required within six months of hire
• PALS or PEARS and NRP is preferred for the Neonatal/Pediatric section.
• Technical skills are required to adapt equipment and procedures to patient needs.
• Analytical skills are required to evaluate patients and their clinical response to therapy
• Customer service skills are required to effectively meet the needs of patients, families, and members of the healthcare team on an almost constant basis.
• Must be highly adaptable to respond to changing workloads and priorities.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• ACLS.
Physical Demands:
• Standing, walking, pushing, and bending for 75% of the day.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds in order to handle cylinders.
Responsibilities:
1.Administers, monitors, and weans mechanical ventilation; makes ventilator recommendations based on clinical assessment, technical assessment, and laboratory values; manages airways.
2.Administers bronchial hygiene and treatment procedures including aerosol therapies, chest physical therapy, therapeutic gas administration; analyzes gases where applicable; procures and delivers gases using central piping systems and gas cylinders.
3.Assesses patients clinically before and after the administration or application of any medication, procedure or device; recommends appropriate therapy including initial therapy, changes in therapy, and discontinuance of therapy.
4.Applies CPAP and BIPAP and makes recommendations based on patient compliance, response, and laboratory values.
5.Participates in CQI and QA initiatives including work audits and committee participation; develops patient driven protocols in conjunction with department leadership.
6.Documents work timely, completely, and accurately, including documentation in the patient medical record, documentation in the department records, and patient billing.
7.Assesses patient oxygenation, ventilation, and hemodynamic status through clinical observation, patient assessment, physiologic monitoring including oximetry, capnography, ventilator waveform analysis, cardiac output, ECG, and laboratory values.
8.Performs bedside spirometry including spontaneous breathing parameters, PEFR, and other limited pulmonary function; identifies normal values for patients.
9.Provides patient/family education.
10.Performs ECGs and phlebotomy, including arterial puncture.
11.Performs bronchoscopy.
12.Precepts employees that are orienting.
13.Provides clinical supervision of respiratory care students on rotation.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Medical Records
Work Type: Fully Remote Full Time (Total FTE 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $29.36 - $47.79 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
Accurately and independently makes decisions based on specialized knowledge and standard protocol. This includes, but is not limited to coding inpatient and outpatient. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values, and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
High School (GED) required
RHIA, RHIT, and/or CCS Certification required
Minimum 3 years experience in medical record coding required
Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology required
Windows applications, Outlook, WebEx and other apps as needed to perform role
Cooperates well with others
Competent attention to detail and accuracy
Proficient with computer use and software applications
Ability to concentrate on task at hand in open distracting environment independent manner; minimizing distractions in private work-from-home space
Ability to apply local, state, and federal coding guidelines with attention to detail.
Responsibilities:
•Assigns ICD-10-CM-PCS and/or CPT-4 diagnostic and procedure codes to patient charts with accuracy and attention to detail
•Abstracts selected data items and enters in 3M encoder/Epic software with accuracy and attention to detail
•Completes UHDDS data abstraction as required
•Maintains a log of work performed
•Completes other assigned duties as directed by management
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Patient Financial Services
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $27.47 - $43.27 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
This position reviews initial clinical denials, document appeals for clinical inpatient denials, conducts appeals as appropriate. Track denial outcomes, identify trends and work collaboratively with clinical providers, coders, insurance companies and revenue cycle leadership to prevent future clinical denials by communicating denial root causes and help develop education and process changes. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• High Diploma or GED.
• Certified Medical Coder.
• 2 years of experience with hospital denial or case management or nurse audit.
• Knowledge of hospital revenue cycle and compliant coding/billing practices.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state and payer specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding and billing, with demonstrated ability to interpret such guidelines.
• Demonstrates an advanced knowledge and skill in analyzing patient records to identify non-conformances in CPT, ICD-10 CM and HCPCS code.
• Knowledge of Epic applications with focus on Resolute Hospital Billing.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Math skills.
• Experience multi-tasking.
• Organized, attentive to details, and self-motivated.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Time management skills.
Responsibilities:
1.Reviews charge information, claim forms and insurance correspondence when reviewing governmental and non-governmental clinical denials to determine if coding, billing, claim follow-up, payment posting are accurate and supported by documentation before initiating appeals process.
2.Audits claim denials to ensure coding accuracy and documentation adequacy.
3.Conducts medical necessity reviews and prepares any required clinical documentation summaries to accompany appeals to ensure optimal reimbursement.
4.Monitors and follows up on appeals throughout entire process to ensure appeal has resulted in an overturned denial or has escalated through the proper channels.
5.Assist Utilization Management on implementing a strong process that will help prevent claim denials and lodge successful requests for appeals.
6.Establishes collaborative relationships with physician leaders, clinical providers, IS, Corporate Compliance, Revenue Cycle and administrative leadership in support of coding education and documentation adequacy.
7.Develops educational presentations and training materials on the results of claim denials pertaining to coding and documentation errors for denial prevention.
8.Analyzes denial trends to identify incomplete or inconsistent documentation that impacts the quality of our appeals and assists in the development of corrective action plans.
9.Maintains accurate, clear, timely documentation related to denied cases. Manages Care Management denial management database. Tabulates the financial gains of the position and opportunities for improvement.
10.Participates in the policy and procedure decision-making process and adheres to all policies and procedures set forth by the Care Management Department and Rush University Medical Center.
11.Coordinates clinical appeals process and participates in in compliance investigations as needed for RUMC and ROPH including payer contacts, OIG/RAC correspondence, summary documentation of status and action taken, follow-up activities, and internal tracking.
12.Develops, implements and evaluates processes to ensure accurate and timely collection of information. Identifies billing-related issues and works with the payers, Care Management, Finance, physicians and staff to resolve issues in a timely manner.
13.Identifies denial avoidance and assists in the development of corrective action plans and process improvements. Provides results reporting and communication. Tracks outcomes, shares results, identifies trends, and presents strategies.
14.Adheres to service principles with customer service focus on I-Care values when responding to patients, insurance companies and other offices for hospital related services inquiries regarding denials and appeal complaints or inquiries.
15.Works with and provides education for staff, physicians, and payers on reimbursement issues, clinical protocols/criteria, insurance plan changes, regulations and process improvements based on supporting documentation.
16.Serves as a resource, maintains expertise and continues self-education by attending applicable conferences, workshops and interdisciplinary meetings.
17.Utilizes local, regional and national forums to continuously enhance expertise and knowledge base.
18.Participates in applicable professional organizations and committees.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: RUSH Sourcing & Value Analysis
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 AM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $41.44 - $60.14 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors, including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry-specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
Develops sourcing strategy for specified spend categories to achieve key organizational and departmental goals related to cost savings, process improvement, standardization, waste reduction, and other pertinent supply chain initiatives. Reviews and selects appropriate suppliers based on clinical input or industry awareness. Manages and acts as the main point of contact between primary vendors in designated categories and the hospital system. Develops and maintains collaborative internal relationships with clinical contacts and administrative staff within the healthcare system to ensure effective, results-oriented project outcomes. These activities are conducted while maintaining or enhancing the quality of care provided to patients. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor's Degree OR Associate’s Degree with at least two (2) years of equivalent professional experience.
•Stellar negotiation skills required to pursue cost savings discussions with vendors as well as convince internal stakeholders of the optimal decision for HCO.
•Strong analytical skills demonstrating the ability to share cost-benefit analysis, scenario-based savings options, incorporating industry benchmarking, among other decision points, will be required.
•Critical thinking skills required to interpret both qualitative and quantitative impacts of potential purchase activity.
•Experience with project management processes with demonstrated ability to initiate and complete projects. Rigorous problem-solving skills: using logical methods of problem-solving to achieve optimal solutions for complex team members.
•Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills and ability to learn new software programs.
•Independent and self-motivated.
•Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational facilitation skills required to engage a complex group of stakeholders to collaborate on optimal decisions for HCO.
•Continuously develop their skills and knowledge, either through LEAP programs, readings, conferences, departmental training programs or some combination of these.
•Develop and display a clear customer service focus at all times.
•View their work as part of the larger Rush system, and strive to improve their performance in concert with, rather than in competition with, their co-workers and other Rush employees.
•Be conscious of the resources they use in completing their work and to strive to use these resources as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Master's Degree.
•Fields of study include business, supply chain, or health care-related specialties.
•Clinical experience and basic knowledge of medical-surgical supplies, diagnostic testing, etc.
Responsibilities:
1. Manages the relationship with primary vendors in designated categories.
2. Leverages the relationship with GPO to ensure optimal connection to available contracts at best tier pricing.
3. Negotiate independent local contracts where value can be added beyond GPO capacity or where a GPO contract does not exist.
4. Develops and maintains a contracting/bidding calendar for designated categories.
5. Manages and executes RFP/RFQ process at contract expirations by category when industry and benchmark data show an apparent savings opportunity.
6. Review and negotiate terms & conditions to ensure that business terms are in the best interest of the hospital.
7. Manage fully executed contracts and pricing with the internal supply chain team for electronic storage in the ERP system.
8. Serves as a liaison between hospital administration and clinical staff to ensure cost-effective utilization of products, services, and processes while maintaining or enhancing the quality of patient care.
9. Monitors estimated and actual savings related to sourcing activities and or value analysis projects.
10. Lead Value Analysis Committee meetings related to designated sourcing categories: Coordinates monthly or ad-hoc meetings between supply chain operations, revenue cycle, nursing, and physicians as the representatives of the committee; facilitates discussion between committee members around new technology and product requests to understand need, cost impact, and operational impact; brings forward cost savings ideas for review when applicable. Ideas can include but are not limited to: product replacements, new technology, standardization projects, consolidation of vendors, etc.; collaborates with departments, specifically supply chain operations, to monitor and report on compliance of implemented changes in products, services, and processes.
11. Coordinates product in-servicing or training as needed, depending on new product implementations or conversions. Ensures that all product, service, and process trials and evaluations are unbiased and conducted professionally.
12. Participates as a member or ad hoc member of hospital committees or sub-committees as a representative of administration (examples include Risk Management, Infection Control, Linen, etc.).
13. Leverage third-party consultants and software access to enhance negotiating ability - whether it is related to pulling analytics, research information, contracted staff work, etc. (examples include: ERP software data pulls, Spend Link data pulls, Clinical Database, Advisory Board contracted services, Procured Health contracted services, UHC account executive services, etc.).
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Obstetrics & Gynecology – Clinical Faculty/Physician
Vice Chair of Clinical Operations
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, invites applications for the position of Vice Chair of Clinical Operations.
Department Overview
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Rush University Medical Center is a nationally ranked, comprehensive academic department committed to excellence in patient care, education, research, and health equity.
Department/Division specifics:
• Faculty Size: 42 physicians
• Clinical Divisions: General OB/GYN, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Hospitalist Obstetricians, Minimally Invasive
Gynecology, Urogynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, Complex Family Planning
• Training programs: OB/GYN Residency and Complex Family Planning Fellowship
• National Ranking: #34 Gynecology program by U.S. News & World Report
• Clinical Sites: Inpatient unit has 10 L&D rooms, 32 beds and 8 ambulatory sites across the region
Position Summary
The Vice Chair serves as the department’s primary liaison for hospital and clinical operations, supporting quality, safety, access, and operational excellence.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Liaison with hospital and Rush Medical Group leadership on clinical operations
• Lead operational initiatives
• Develop systems for issue identification and resolution
• Participate in hospital and departmental committees
• Support inpatient and outpatient operational performance
Qualifications:
• Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical institution
• Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Minimum 10 years academic experience
• Associate Professor or Professor rank preferred
• Valid Illinois medical license or ability to obtain licensure
Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.
Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities.
Rush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 (top 20 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated). The system received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year.
All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years.
Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.
Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role, as well as additional compensation such as sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.
Pay Range: $341,000 - $468,000 (Associate Professor)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Medical Records
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $34.89 - $56.78 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The Supervisor, Coding will lead on-site staff, promoting accuracy, security, and compliant medical records that meet accreditation, licensing, and reimbursement requirements and efficient operations. This leader oversees operations at a health information site office, improves efficiency, promotes a positive culture and the use of Epic automation and ancillary software solutions along with exemplifying the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Associate degree in health information technology, healthcare management, or other related fields or 10 years of industry experience in lieu of a degree
•AHIMA or AAPC Certification (such as CCS, CCA, CPC, COC, CPMA, RHIT or RHIA)
•Five years of coding experience
•Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively
•Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word skills
•Strong interpersonal skills necessary for communication and training of health information management concepts
•Ability to perform multiple tasks with excellent time management skills
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Epic Certified
Physical Demands:
Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Responsibilities:
1.Leads daily operations of coding staff that are responsible for accounts within assigned Epic work queues.
2.Understand and keep patient sensitive information protected per all applicable federal, state, and local guidelines, including HIPAA (Health Information Portability and Accountability Act) for medical records processing and requests.
3.Provides day-to-day monitoring of staffing levels and staff work activity to ensure smooth operations while supporting coding leaders.
4.Collaborate with Epic D&IS teams and ancillary software vendors to optimize documentation workflows and ensure efficient operations.
5.Interact with and communicate with all levels of clinicians including physicians, residents, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and others to ensure documentation and coding accuracy are optimized.
6.Use critical thinking to create solutions and collaborate with coding auditors, CDI, revenue integrity, and other revenue cycle departments.
7.Establishes and oversees productivity and quality standards along with coding accuracy.
8.Strategically assign work within the functional areas in scope and ensure cross-training occurs to expand organizational goals and personal growth of staff members.
9.Build relationships within the revenue cycle, compliance, ancillary departments, clinical areas, vendors, and consultants of the organization that serve as mutually beneficial partnerships to ensure revenue cycle goals are achieved
10.Keeps abreast of changing industry and regulatory requirements and communicates changes to impacted leaders, staff, and provides training
11.Identify trends and lead performance improvement efforts through multi-disciplinary teams to streamline processes, enhance automation, train staff, and promote accuracy
12.Engages in development and growth of self and the team
13.Collect, interpret, and communicate performance data using various tools and systems, while also using this data to make decisions on how to achieve performance
14.Responsible for orienting new team members (staff & temp), staffing, performance management and development of staff. Counsel and disciplines employees, when necessary, in accordance with department and/or organizational policies. Maintains staff schedules
15.Facilitate a positive culture that exemplifies growth-minded practices, leadership, and industry-best practices
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Molecular Probe Laboratory
Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0. 5)
Shift: Shift 2
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (12:00PM - 8:30PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $10.00 - $375.00 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
This position is responsible for assisting the pathologists in the surgical and autopsy pathology areas, on a per diem basis. This position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor's/Master's degree from an accredited Pathology Assistant program.
•Certified Pathologist Assistant.
•Ability to work on multiple projects with frequently changing priorities.
•Ability to learn and instruct others in new procedures.
•Excellent organizational skills and efficiency necessary.
•Travel outside the metropolitan Chicago area may be required.
Physical Demands:
•Must be able to perform repetitive motions required for use of pipette, saw, microtome, and other laboratory equipment.
•Position is located in laboratory with exposure to potentially infectious or hazardous materials, including formaldehyde and xylene.
•Potential for injury due to scalpel blades, razor blades, and caustic substances
Responsibilities:
•Performs surgical pathology grossing, dictation, and frozen sections per established procedures.
•Processes and labels specimens accurately, being conscientious to avoid errors.
•Readily displays a devotion to provide high quality patient care to our customers.
•Participate in the development of Employee Engagement Activities
•Insure the work area is maintained as a safe and uncluttered environment
•Meets turnaround time expectations by prioritizing and organizing the workload for the shift.
•Utilizes time effectively and seeks out additional job duties when shift tasks are complete.
•Keeps work area neat, clean, organized, and well stocked at all times
•Helps instruct students, residents, and new employees. Evaluates their performances within the established deadlines.
•Accepts and/or volunteers for special projects and completes them within an agreed upon time frame.
•Participates in procedure implementation and training of new staff and students.
•Encouraged to identify and participate in process improvement projects.
•Identifies areas for process improvement, and initiates procedures or programs to respond to the deficiency identified.
•Initiates Safety Events to document unsafe situations.
•Maintains responsibility for routine maintenance and proper working condition of instrumentation and associated alarm system.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: RUSH Interpreter & Transl Svcs
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 2
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (11:30:00 AM - 8:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $20.19 - $31.80 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
Conducts medical and general interpreting for Medical Center staff, patients and their families. Assesses and monitors patients' understanding of information conveyed. Records and monitors interpretation activities according to hospital and department standards. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
• Completed a 40-hour minimum medical interpreting course OR Bachelor’s degree in Translation and Interpretation with experience providing interpretation services in a health care setting.
• Proven verbal and written fluency in specified language as well as in English, including fluency in medical terminology.
• Exemplary customer service skills.
• Able to effectively interact with a broad range of medical center staff and patients.
• Ability to multi-task, problem solve and troubleshoot.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree.
Physical Demands:
Responsibilities:
1.Conducts medical and general interpretation for Medical Center staff, patients and their families and visitors during assigned shift.
2.Participates in pre-scheduled patient/staff conferences as assigned, as well as in on-call interpretation needs during shift.
3.Acts as a liaison between hospital staff and patients when interpreting questions, directions, policies and procedures.
4.Assists Medical Center staff with the assessment of situations in a culturally diverse context.
5.Per department and medical center standards, records and compiles daily, weekly, or monthly information regarding interpretation services provided. Assists with reporting as needed.
6.Assesses and monitors patients' understanding of information conveyed.
7.Per department standards, contacts non-English speaking patients upon admission.
8.Communicates any patient questions or concerns to said staff.
9.Informs the proper departments or parties with regard to any cases requiring special attention or follow-up.
10.Assesses patients' understanding of discharge instructions.
11.Assists in the process of translation of written materials as needed.
12.Identifies materials requiring translation.
13.May translate non-technical instructions, patient-related information and simple forms into written format as needed.
14.Serves as proofreader for material translated by the professional translation service.
15.Participates in educating Medical Center staff on use of interpreters through formal and informal mechanisms.
16.Informs medical center staff of policies and procedures relating to interpreter services.
17.Participate in the training and orientation of new staff or volunteer interpreters as needed.
18.Cooperates with Medical Center staff and other department interpreters toward the provision of support to the patient served.
19.May assist department with operational or administrative needs relative to interpreter services.
20.Monitors effectiveness of interpreter services provided. Recommends any service or operational improvements to Assistant Director.
21.May assist with administrative needs, to include: fielding of translation requests, coordination of assignment requests to interpreter staff, and coordination of documentation.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois / Remote
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Digital & Information Services
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $50.68 - $75.51 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The Product Manager of Clinical Applications, Epic Community Partnerships, plays a critical role in shaping and delivering the strategy and roadmap for clinical application products that support high-quality, connected patient care. In this role, you will partner closely with clinical, operational, financial, and IT leaders to prioritize initiatives, guide product development, and ensure solutions are aligned with both business goals and clinical workflows.
You will provide strategic direction and hands-on oversight to application product teams, balancing new development with ongoing operations to deliver meaningful, reliable technology solutions. Acting as a key liaison between Digital & Information Services, operational leadership, and external partners, you will help ensure seamless integration, strong partnerships, and continuity of care across the healthcare ecosystem. The Product Manager of Clinical Applications exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Job Requirements:
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Neurosurgery-Res Adm
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $29.36 - $42.61 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
This role is for Neurosurgery clinical research
Summary:
The Clinical Research Coordinator III (CRC III) independently manages the full scope of clinical research study execution for complex, multi-site, or longitudinal protocols. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory and institutional requirements, coordinating communication with investigators and sponsors, and resolving operational challenges. The CRC III is distinguished by their ability to work with limited oversight, provide peer mentorship, and serve as a departmental resource. The CRC III guides others in best practices, supports quality improvement efforts, and contributes to a culture of research excellence. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
Education:
•Bachelor’s degree
Experience:
•3+ years of experience in coordinating clinical trials
•Independent site management experience
OR
Experience (in lieu of a degree)
•4 years total experience in coordinating clinical trials with increasing complexity
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
•Regulatory Knowledge – Understands and applies GCP and research documentation rules; able to guide others on best practices for complex or multi-site studies.
•Regulatory Compliance – Knows and applies NIH, FDA, and IRB rules for high-complexity studies; helps interpret policies when needed.
•Project & Time Management – Manages multiple studies with little oversight; sets priorities and keeps study tasks on track.
•Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking – Solves complex problems using good judgment and a deep understanding of study protocols and regulations.
•Detail & Organization – Keeps regulatory documents, source notes, and data well-organized and accurate; helps prepare for audits.
•Participant & Vendor Interaction – Communicates effectively and respectfully with participants, sponsors, and vendors; protects privacy and follows study rules.
•Communication Skills – Shares study information clearly with sponsors, team members, and junior staff in both writing and speech.
•Teamwork & Leadership – Works independently but also supports CRC I and II staff by offering guidance and collaboration.
•Flexibility – Willing to adjust schedule when needed for study visits, deadlines, or sponsor meetings.
•Travel Readiness – Can travel nearby for site support, meetings, or training if the study requires it.
•Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Experience:
•3-5 years’ experience in clinical research conduct and regulatory management, or hold a valid research administration certification
•Managing NIH, pharmaceutical or device clinical trials
•Relevant certification strongly preferred: Certified Clinical Research Professionals (CCRP), Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA), Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), or Certified IRB Professional (CIP)
Job Responsibilities:
1.Coordinates all aspects of the study including recruitment, consent, screening, scheduling, and tracking, and ensures study updates are provided throughout the conduct of the study.
2.Ensures data is entered into the study’s electronic data capture system and that queries are responded to and resolved in a timely manner.
3.Manages the preparation and submission of study-related documents, protocols, and amendments to the IRB per policy and procedure.
4.Maintains accurate and complete procedural documentation in compliance with institutional, local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations related to clinical research.
5.Oversees and audits source documentation and data entries across studies to ensure full alignment with protocol and 100% source documentation verification; provides coaching and correction to staff as needed to maintain audit readiness.
6.Oversee the collection, processing, and shipment of potentially biohazardous specimens, if applicable.
7.Oversee administration of structured tests and questionnaires according to research study protocols, including utilizing study-related technology and equipment as part of assessment procedures, if applicable.
8.Reviews and finalizes summary report(s) for distribution to PI, Administrator, department stakeholders, Sponsor, and Compliance, and ensures accurate study updates throughout the conduct of the study.
9.Prepares for internal and external audits or monitoring visits and responds to monitoring queries to ensure compliance with applicable guidelines.
10.Ensures unanticipated problems (e.g., protocol deviations, adverse events, and serious adverse events) are documented and reported in a timely manner.
11.Provides recommendations to proactively address complex issues and/or protocol variances related to study activities.
12.Delivers peer training, mentorship, and coaching to less experienced staff and supports onboarding of CRC I and II staff; models regulatory and procedural best practices in daily study operations.
13.May summarize and share relevant research updates during internal or external presentations; maintains current knowledge of clinical research trends, policies, and best practices.
14.Other duties as assigned.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Clinical Staffing Office
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 3
Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 PM - 7:00:00 AM), Every other weekend
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
Pay Range: $40.05 - $61.28 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills. The RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The RN 2 continues to consult with other members of the health care team when the need for assistance is identified. The RN 2 exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Qualifications Knowledge:
1.Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.
2.Maintain current BLS certification.
3.Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher (except RN1s hired and already working at Rush University Medical Center before October, 2012). All transfers from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to transfer into Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group.
a.May accept Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) effective 1/9/23 up until approved number of ADN hires by Chief Nursing Officer is met with the following stipulations:
i.Baccalaureate degree must be earned within timeframe outlined in the ADN Condition of Employment.
ii.All Conditions of Employment as outline in Offer Letter must be met. Failure to do so will result in termination.
Skills:
1.Analytical ability is required.
2.Communication skills are required in order to lead and teach.
3.Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
Abilities:
1.Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
2.Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
3.The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
4.Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.
Responsibilities:
1.Participates in the collection of data to support unit based quality initiatives, research and evidence based activities.
2.Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action.
3.Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to
address.
4.Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
5.Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of
patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.
6.Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.
7.Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
8.Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
9.Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively.
10.Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
11.Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
12.Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, suicide
risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
13.Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
14.Demonstrates the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit.
15.Demonstrates beginning leadership skills related to patient care.
16.Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.
17.Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
18. Other duties as assigned.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Int Med Cardiology-Res Adm
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range:Based on NIH scale $62.232 - $75,564
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
This position may perform independent research, collaborate on a multi-scholar research initiative, or may have lead responsibility for discrete components of a larger research projects or programs, all while under the general direction of a senior or principal researcher.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant discipline.
•Experience in relevant science discipline.
•Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
•Scientific writing skills demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications
•Ability to acquire accurate, reproducible data
• Critical eye towards consistency, reproducibility, and the scientific method in general
• Excellent project and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills
•Advocate for safety and ethics in the workplace
Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Responsibilities:
•Plan, design and execute complex research studies, procedures, and protocols.
•Participate in discovery projects.
•Coordinate research study activities: lead and manage projects.
•Problem solves research challenges and model development, as applicable.
•Contribute discrete components of a larger project under the general direction of a senior or principal researcher.
•Prepare complete documentation of research activities for reference purposes, including following applicable data management protocols.
•Oversee organization, synthesis and analysis of data and findings.
•Compare actual and expected results and suggest solutions to correct the deviations.
•Evaluate existing research or modeling techniques and recommend improvements to ensure quality and productivity.
•Prepare scientific reports, outcome findings and scientific manuscripts.
•Assist in the preparation of proposals and reports.
•Assist in teaching classes.
•Perform other duties as assigned
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Respiratory Care
Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE. 10)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 7:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $50 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist and licensed as an Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Must pass departmental competencies applicable to the clinical units they are hired for.
• BLS CPR certification is required within six months of hire
• PALS or PEARS and NRP is preferred for the Neonatal/Pediatric section.
• Technical skills are required to adapt equipment and procedures to patient needs.
• Analytical skills are required to evaluate patients and their clinical response to therapy
• Customer service skills are required to effectively meet the needs of patients, families, and members of the healthcare team on an almost constant basis.
• Must be highly adaptable to respond to changing workloads and priorities.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• ACLS.
Physical Demands:
• Standing, walking, pushing, and bending for 75% of the day.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds in order to handle cylinders.
Responsibilities:
1.Administers, monitors, and weans mechanical ventilation; makes ventilator recommendations based on clinical assessment, technical assessment, and laboratory values; manages airways.
2.Administers bronchial hygiene and treatment procedures including aerosol therapies, chest physical therapy, therapeutic gas administration; analyzes gases where applicable; procures and delivers gases using central piping systems and gas cylinders.
3.Assesses patients clinically before and after the administration or application of any medication, procedure or device; recommends appropriate therapy including initial therapy, changes in therapy, and discontinuance of therapy.
4.Applies CPAP and BIPAP and makes recommendations based on patient compliance, response, and laboratory values.
5.Participates in CQI and QA initiatives including work audits and committee participation; develops patient driven protocols in conjunction with department leadership.
6.Documents work timely, completely, and accurately, including documentation in the patient medical record, documentation in the department records, and patient billing.
7.Assesses patient oxygenation, ventilation, and hemodynamic status through clinical observation, patient assessment, physiologic monitoring including oximetry, capnography, ventilator waveform analysis, cardiac output, ECG, and laboratory values.
8.Performs bedside spirometry including spontaneous breathing parameters, PEFR, and other limited pulmonary function; identifies normal values for patients.
9.Provides patient/family education.
10.Performs ECGs and phlebotomy, including arterial puncture.
11.Performs bronchoscopy.
12.Precepts employees that are orienting.
13.Provides clinical supervision of respiratory care students on rotation.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Medical Records
Work Type: Fully Remote Full Time (Total FTE 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $29.36 - $47.79 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
Accurately and independently makes decisions based on specialized knowledge and standard protocol. This includes, but is not limited to coding inpatient and outpatient. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values, and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
High School (GED) required
RHIA, RHIT, and/or CCS Certification required
Minimum 3 years experience in medical record coding required
Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology required
Windows applications, Outlook, WebEx and other apps as needed to perform role
Cooperates well with others
Competent attention to detail and accuracy
Proficient with computer use and software applications
Ability to concentrate on task at hand in open distracting environment independent manner; minimizing distractions in private work-from-home space
Ability to apply local, state, and federal coding guidelines with attention to detail.
Responsibilities:
•Assigns ICD-10-CM-PCS and/or CPT-4 diagnostic and procedure codes to patient charts with accuracy and attention to detail
•Abstracts selected data items and enters in 3M encoder/Epic software with accuracy and attention to detail
•Completes UHDDS data abstraction as required
•Maintains a log of work performed
•Completes other assigned duties as directed by management
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Patient Financial Services
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $27.47 - $43.27 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
This position reviews initial clinical denials, document appeals for clinical inpatient denials, conducts appeals as appropriate. Track denial outcomes, identify trends and work collaboratively with clinical providers, coders, insurance companies and revenue cycle leadership to prevent future clinical denials by communicating denial root causes and help develop education and process changes. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• High Diploma or GED.
• Certified Medical Coder.
• 2 years of experience with hospital denial or case management or nurse audit.
• Knowledge of hospital revenue cycle and compliant coding/billing practices.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state and payer specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding and billing, with demonstrated ability to interpret such guidelines.
• Demonstrates an advanced knowledge and skill in analyzing patient records to identify non-conformances in CPT, ICD-10 CM and HCPCS code.
• Knowledge of Epic applications with focus on Resolute Hospital Billing.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Math skills.
• Experience multi-tasking.
• Organized, attentive to details, and self-motivated.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Time management skills.
Responsibilities:
1.Reviews charge information, claim forms and insurance correspondence when reviewing governmental and non-governmental clinical denials to determine if coding, billing, claim follow-up, payment posting are accurate and supported by documentation before initiating appeals process.
2.Audits claim denials to ensure coding accuracy and documentation adequacy.
3.Conducts medical necessity reviews and prepares any required clinical documentation summaries to accompany appeals to ensure optimal reimbursement.
4.Monitors and follows up on appeals throughout entire process to ensure appeal has resulted in an overturned denial or has escalated through the proper channels.
5.Assist Utilization Management on implementing a strong process that will help prevent claim denials and lodge successful requests for appeals.
6.Establishes collaborative relationships with physician leaders, clinical providers, IS, Corporate Compliance, Revenue Cycle and administrative leadership in support of coding education and documentation adequacy.
7.Develops educational presentations and training materials on the results of claim denials pertaining to coding and documentation errors for denial prevention.
8.Analyzes denial trends to identify incomplete or inconsistent documentation that impacts the quality of our appeals and assists in the development of corrective action plans.
9.Maintains accurate, clear, timely documentation related to denied cases. Manages Care Management denial management database. Tabulates the financial gains of the position and opportunities for improvement.
10.Participates in the policy and procedure decision-making process and adheres to all policies and procedures set forth by the Care Management Department and Rush University Medical Center.
11.Coordinates clinical appeals process and participates in in compliance investigations as needed for RUMC and ROPH including payer contacts, OIG/RAC correspondence, summary documentation of status and action taken, follow-up activities, and internal tracking.
12.Develops, implements and evaluates processes to ensure accurate and timely collection of information. Identifies billing-related issues and works with the payers, Care Management, Finance, physicians and staff to resolve issues in a timely manner.
13.Identifies denial avoidance and assists in the development of corrective action plans and process improvements. Provides results reporting and communication. Tracks outcomes, shares results, identifies trends, and presents strategies.
14.Adheres to service principles with customer service focus on I-Care values when responding to patients, insurance companies and other offices for hospital related services inquiries regarding denials and appeal complaints or inquiries.
15.Works with and provides education for staff, physicians, and payers on reimbursement issues, clinical protocols/criteria, insurance plan changes, regulations and process improvements based on supporting documentation.
16.Serves as a resource, maintains expertise and continues self-education by attending applicable conferences, workshops and interdisciplinary meetings.
17.Utilizes local, regional and national forums to continuously enhance expertise and knowledge base.
18.Participates in applicable professional organizations and committees.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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