Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Food And Nutr Srvcs-Patient

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 4

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:00:00 AM - 9:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $16.20 - $21.77 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:
Under direct supervision: maintains the automated diet office system, uses the Rush Computer System, responds to patients' tray inquiries/requests and acts as a liaison between the patient and nurse and Food and Nutrition Services Department providing meal service to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•High School diploma or GED.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Food Service experience and/or data processing experience.

Responsibilities:
1. Works as a Diet Order Processor, as assigned: runs individualized patient menus; runs/collate reports for Central Kitchen and Clinical Nutrition Area; run/collate tray tickets prior to and during each meal adding modified diet menus as needed.
2. Call patients to obtain first meal(s) selections and process the menus to ensure customer satisfaction.
3. Enters patient menu selections into CBORD.
4. Knows how to operate and maintain computer hardware.
5. Ensures that computer supplies are available for daily operation.
6. Knows and operates the Interface printer and PCIS/POE computer pathways appropriately.
7. Troubleshoots problems, solves as needed and escalates as necessary.
8. Know downtime procedures for patient menu processing including heading and modifying menus for patients of all ages; modifying textures and consistencies as needed, and checking menus according to the prescribed diet.
9. Appropriately modifies menus, for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Accurately completes diet changes as necessary.
10. Courteously receive and transmit patient and nursing telephone messages.
11. Processes age-appropriate tray requests and records orders on the telephone log.
12. Communicates patient problems, food preferences, calorie count information to the Clinic Dietitian, Diet Technician or Host. Diet Clerk/2
13. Works in the Formulary Room preparing special tube feedings for patients of all ages.
14. Accurately transcribes, initiates and discontinues formulary orders. Manages inventory of products.
15. Assists with orientation and training of new employees and students as assigned.
16. Participates in the department's quality control and improvement program. Collects data, acts as team member on quality improvement teams.
17. Perform related duties in the Central Kitchen or Diet Office as assigned.
18. Follows Food and Nutrition Services Policies.

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: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Cardiac Catheterization Lab

Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0. 5)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $10.00 - $500.00 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:
The RN staff nurse assumes primary responsibilities for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care for assigned patients. The RN plans and implements routine care and sets priorities. This role integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance as appropriate. This position serves as the flexible resource to cover for Ill calls, FMLA, vacancies and fluctuations above census. This position is the first to be cancelled, after agency, when not needed for any of the reasons identified.
The mission of Rush is to provide the best health care for the individuals and diverse communities we serve through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research, and community partnerships.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Associate Degree in Nursing. Must be enrolled in a must complete degree within 5 years of hire.
•Bachelor’s Degree in: Nursing
•Minimum 2 years of experience
•Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
•BSN Preferred
•Current CPR
•ACLS for ED, ICU, Tele, and PACU areas.
•Current Illinois License
•Good communication skills
•Computer skills
•Good time management and organizational skills
•Familiarity with patient care equipment
•Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts as per RT-I criteria.
•Able to be down-staffed in 4 hour increments
•Ability to transport objects, patients and equipment
•Ability to respond quickly to patient needs with a focus on customer satisfaction.
•Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick
•Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of fire or other disasters
•Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients.
•Ability to stand and walk throughput most of designated shift.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•National certification.
Addendum:
Must be proficient in competencies for patient care in each area identified in departmental cluster. Orientation will consist of 1 shift in each department to allow familiarity with department and completion of department orientation checklist. May work in additional departments if RN has completed competencies for the additional areas. Must have flexibility to work when needed and to be down-staffed when census is low or adequate staffing is available.
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:
Nurse/patient Relationship
1.Provides emotional support to patients, families and significant others
2.Insures timely response to patient needs
3.Procedures and tests are explained to patient upon admission and throughout hospitalization.
Assuring and Improving Quality Care
1.Completes and documents all required forms in the appropriate patient medical record
2.Demonstrates knowledge and participates in unit based quality improvement process
3.Demonstrates knowledge of evidence based clinical standards.
Education/Competency
1.Demonstrates knowledge of clinical unit-based and hospital-based competencies
2.Validates M.D. orders according to policies and procedures
3.Knowledge of patient population and disease entities of the patient cared for on a med-surg unit.
Nursing Process
1.As applicable, the interdisciplinary Plan of Care tool is consistently and accurately completed (i.e., problems are appropriately identified, appropriate goals
are dated, initialed and modified, problems are resolved and managed at discharge, and appropriate triggers identified).
2.All patient care orders are executed correctly and timely
3.Discharge teaching is done in a timely manner throughout the hospital stay and documented appropriately.
Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development
1.Actively participates in the achievement of unit goals and completes all assignments in the area of unit responsibilities.
2.Completes mandatory education on shift
3.Demonstrates accountability for time and attendance.

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: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Cardiac Catheterization Lab

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $43.55 - $66.88 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 RNIII is a proficient nurse possessing in-depth knowledge of patient management; can accommodate unplanned events and can respond with efficiency, flexibility and confidence. The RN 3 immediately sees the whole situation while being able to discriminate that which is most relevant; has developed advanced communication and collaboration skills along with system savvy. The RN 3 assumes a leadership role in the clinical practice area, using clinical experience to serve as a role model and coach. The RN III exemplifies the Rush Oak Park Hospital (ROPH) mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with ROPH policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
1.1-3 years of experience
2. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN)
3. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required for RNs leveling to RN3 after 10/22/2020.
4.Prior to leveling to RN3, RN must show consistent proficient performance at RN2 position or equivalent experience.
5.To maintain RN3 level, all RN3 employees must submit an RN3 maintenance portfolio every 2 years showing continued performance of RN3 requirements.
6.National certification examination within 1 year of leveling to RN3. Certification must remain active to maintain RN3 level.
7.Current state of Illinois Registered Nursing License
8.CPR
9.ACLS for ICU, Telemetry, Med/Surg (6west), Endoscopy, PACU, IR, and ED required within 3 months of hire
10.PALS for PACU and ED required within 3 months of hire
11.Proficiency in charge and preceptor roles
Preferred Job Qualifications:
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Physical Demands:
• Work requires the ability to walk throughout the medical center and to be standing and walking most of the designated shift.
•Work requires lifting and carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
•The ability to check documents for errors, use of a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or
reports is required.
•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.
• Ability to care for patients in the following age categories:
o Toddlers (1-3 years) depending on cluster
o Pre-Schoolers (3-5 years) depending on cluster
o School Age (5-12 years) depending on cluster
o Adolescents (12-18 years)
o Young Adults (19-45 years)
•o Middle Adults (45-60 years)
•o Older Adults (greater than 60)
•• Able to operate computers, printers, copiers, fax, and medical equipment specific to department.
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:
Evidence Based Practice
• Ensures that staff applies current evidence based guidelines (P&P, standards of care, protocols, pathways).
• Seeks out current evidence based information and is accountable for sharing with peers.
• Participates in unit based quality initiatives to improve patient care and outcomes.
Relationships and Caring
• 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.
• Anticipates patient/ family-clinician communication breakdown and implements appropriate action to resolve.
• Serves as a role model by demonstrating advanced interpersonal communication and collaboration skills in the management of complex patient care situations.
• Resolves conflict effectively to continuously improve team relationships at the unit level.
Critical Thinking
• Utilizes advanced assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patient/family.
• Critically analyzes complex patient cases and effectively adapts the plan of care.
• Anticipates potential problems and identifies subtle changes in patient status which lead to early and effective interventions to optimize patient outcomes.
• Supports less experienced staff in management of complex patient situations.
• Provides coaching for reflection and review of complex patient situations in order to identify practical solutions.
Technical Expertise
• Models the safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
• Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
• Evaluates the application of safety strategies (fall precautions, infection control, suicide risk patient identification) on the unit and initiates appropriate action to minimize risk.
• Models effective, sophisticated teaching strategies for patients and families.
Leadership
• Serves as a role model whose beliefs, attitudes and actions support unit leadership and goals.
• Demonstrates proficient leadership skills at the unit level.
• Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.

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 Transport Services

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 3

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (10:00:00 PM - 6:30:00 AM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $16.48 - $23.28 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 Patient Flow Coordinator is responsible for the effective daily coordination and monitoring of Patient Flow through timely and accurate dispatch and management of Patient Placement requests and efficient assignments of Environmental Services personnel. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Operational Excellence Proactive in the achievement of the departmental goals and objectives. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• High school diploma.
• Customer service skills, preferably in a medical setting.
• Time management skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Maintains professionalism at all times.
• Problem solving skills.
• Demonstrates personal computer literacy and basic knowledge of Microsoft office
• Ability to communicate effectively with both clinical and non-clinically personnel.
• Ability to create reports/communication documents related to the role and outcome performance monitoring. Ability to perform tasks independently, seeks direction as needed, and prioritizes workload.
• Experience with EVS and bed monitoring system.
• Flexible, willing to adjust schedule, work weekends if needed.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Associates or Bachelor's degree.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience with Epic.

Responsibilities:
• Resolves problems related to patient, visitor, staff, or employee complaints associated with departmental issues
• Recommends and participates in the solution of ongoing problems or trends
• Escalates/prioritizes changes in bed status in conjunction with Patient Placement.
• Facilities routing of phone calls from internal customers to the EVS team and utilizes 2-Fixx portal when appropriate. Provides oversight of EVS staff for efficient discharge cleaning assignments.
• Manages room hold and appropriate reason codes.
• Identify the following and escalate to EVS manager when no EVS tech in sector, prolonged response/clean times are outside of protocols.
• Ensures staff availability (beginning, end, breaks, lunch).
• Exhibits excellent telephone etiquette and listening skills. Displays interpersonal savvy.
• Successfully de-escalates high-tension situations.
• Continuously monitors and improves departmental performance through timely dispatching of Patient Placement requests and personnel activity status.
• Utilizes effective dispatching logic in prioritizing tasks, dispatching assignments to the appropriate personnel in order of availability and proximity while maximizing productivity.
• Identifies problems and, conducts research, resolves or makes recommendations to direct reports.
• Continuously monitors response times and associate productivity. ·
• Identifies problems and/or trends, conducts research, resolves or makes recommendations to direct reports.·
• Prints reports when requested. Functions as a liaison between Environmental Services Patient and other departments. Records all operational actions in "Daily Shift Report."

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: Philanthropy

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 ourRush benefits page(https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range:$119,308 - 155,105 per year 
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 Senior Director of Development, Major and Principal Gifts is responsible for developing and implementing fundraising plans to secure and steward gifts from RUSH Trustees, grateful patients, and other prospective donors within their portfolio. The Senior Director of Development will also be responsible for managing and coaching a team focused on identified key strategic priorities to ensure the success of the departmental fundraising efforts, including pipeline development and securing major, principal, and planned gifts. This position reports to the Executive Director of Development. The individual who will hold this position exemplifies the RUSH mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with RUSH policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of increasingly responsible positions in development or a related field, preferably in a health care or higher education setting.
• Minimum of two (2) years of leadership experience
• Strong desire to associate with RUSH University Medical Center and champion the mission of RUSH University, including the ability to match RUSH’s vision with the needs and interests of qualified donors.
• Interest in and sensitivity to the special needs of patients and their families.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, analytic skills, and interpersonal skills. Proven track record developing proposals and fundraising plans, as well as generating creative and innovative fundraising strategies.
• Professional experience in achieving goals within a complex organizational structure subject to detailed business procedures and policies. Demonstrated problem-solving ability in complex and ambiguous situations.
• Proven success in building relationships with key volunteers, administrative colleagues, and donors, coupled with demonstrated consensus-building skills.
• Face-to-face cultivation/solicitation experience with a proven track record of securing major and principal gifts.
• Initiative, sound judgment, and an ability to work collaboratively to move programs and prospective donors forward.
• A willingness to work evenings and weekends, as necessary.
• Ability to articulate Rush’s mission and the campaign vision to a variety of constituencies with poise and diplomacy.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Advanced degree
• Fundraising experience in academic setting 

Company Highlights:

• Rush was recently ranked among the top 20 hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Rush was recently ranked #1 for Quality and Accountability among US academic medical centers in a study conducted by the health care performance improvement company Vizient.
• Ranked among the top academic medical centers in the country, Rush University Medical Center is an outstanding place to enhance your career. Everything we do centers on one goal: improving patient care.
• Rush University Medical Center was ranked among the top 20 best hospitals to work at in 2019 by Indeed.
• Rush offers a competitive salary, and valuable healthy living benefits including: We health, dental and vision to help you maintain and improve your health. Rush also offers several ways to invest in your future.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of trustees, grateful patients, and other prospective donors with a focus on securing gifts to support the institutional strategic priorities at RUSH, with an individual fundraising goal in the range of $2-4 million.
• Develop strategies to optimize and strengthen existing portfolio of trustees to include grateful patient prospective donors in partnership with identified physicians and service lines, as assigned.
• Develop and implement strategies for qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of these prospective donors incorporating input from colleagues, prospect research, trustees, volunteers, medical staff, and RUSH leadership.
• Develop overall fundraising strategies and tactics for identified clinical and institutional programs, determined in partnership with the managing ED. Develop plans and associated goals and metrics to achieve and measure success. Coordinate staff and volunteer efforts to reach these goals.
• Serve as a key stakeholder and contributor to trustee engagement through the peer screening initiative, targeted events, volunteer engagement, appeals/communications, and other activities as identified.
• Manage and mentor a Development Associate and Assistant Director and serve as a mentor and strategist to junior level colleagues.
• Prepare major, principal, and planned gift proposals, reports, acknowledgement letters, qualification lead letters, and other materials as needed, in collaboration with the strategic communications, stewardship, alumni relations, and special events teams.
• Provide concierge services by facilitating interaction of donors, prospective donors and trustees with senior executives, Patient Special Services, physicians, and researchers.

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: Security

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 2

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (2:30:00 PM - 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:  $21.70 - 24.24

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 very depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
Under the general supervision of a security supervisor, the Security Officer will provide physical Protection for all Rush Medical Center patients, visitors, students and employees. The security officer will report and document all infractions of rules, regulations and policies of Rush, Federal, State and local laws and ordinances. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• High School graduate or GED.
• Valid Driver's (Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin) license.
• Must have a prior driving record deemed acceptable to Rush based upon the results of a Motor Vehicle Report check conducted by Human Resources.
• Must possess and be responsible for maintaining current Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC).
• Must be eligible to obtain a Firearm Control Card (FCC) within six months of employment.
• Illinois Firearm's Owner's Identification Permit (FOID) required.
*Must be eligible to obtain a Firearm Control Card (FCC)* within 90 days of employment (*Including revolver).
*Must have completed 28 hours firearm training as demonstrated through a certification of successful completion of Firearms Training Course.
• International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety ("IAHSS") certification required within six months of employment and maintained thereafter.
• Ability to handle confidential matters.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment; excellent customer service skills.
• Must be able to stand or walk during the majority, if not entire tour of duty and be able to withstand weather extremes for external assignments.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Previous hospital security experience.
Physical Demands:
• Physically able to perform required responsibilities.
• Must be able to qualify for and successfully demonstrate the use and maintenance of firearms and departmental equipment.
• Must be able to wear body armor.

Responsibilities:
•Patrols buildings and grounds including fixed posts, walking patrols and/or mobile patrols.
•Reports and documents any conditions that might constitute a security or safety hazard.
•Prepares incident reports.
•Obtains written or oral statements.
•Assists local police agencies during investigations or emergencies.
•Controls and enforces vehicular and pedestrian traffic patterns in the Medical Center as assigned.
•Provides escort services as assigned.
•Participates in property control procedures (accepts, records, stores, returns, or releases to authorized persons).
•Responds to emergency situations i.e. Code Red, Blue, Code Triage, Code Orange, etc.
•Performs 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: Home Infusion Solutions

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: $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

This Home Infusion Services billing representative position oversees billing and reimbursement activities for home infusion services across medical benefit plans. The role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant claim submission, follow-up, and collections, while managing high-dollar, high-complexity accounts receivable portfolios to optimize cash flow, reduce days sales outstanding (DSO), and minimize bad debt and denial rates. In day-to-day billing functions, the billing representative serves as a subject matter expert in home infusion reimbursement, Medicare Part B, Medicaid, and commercial payer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and submits outpatient pharmacy (home infusion) claims covered by medical on a weekly basis.
• Analyzes, resolves, and resubmits rejected/underpaid claims for payment.
• Identifies trends and recommends process improvement opportunities that will result in DSO reduction, superior collection rate and intervals, and reduced bad debt.
• Assists management with the training of new employees on all the outpatient pharmacy billing systems.
• Assists management and new employees on coding issues, payor contracts, and collection policies.
• Participates in special payer projects with management staff to ensure proper reimbursement per our contracts or patients' benefit levels.
• Interacts with patients and insurance carriers to resolve outstanding claims issues.
• Maintain a specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, and policies.
• Provides guidance to the pharmacy manager to ensure financial targets are met.

Other Information

Required Job Qualifications:

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with specialty or home infusion pharmacy billing.
• Minimum 1 year of Medicare (Part B) and Medicaid billing.
• Knowledge of billing procedures for all commercial and governmental payors.
• Knowledge of HCPC and ICD codes and maintains up-to-date professional knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and insurance industry requirements for qualifying services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with others in a professional and helpful manner. Demonstrates ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Possess the ability to work effectively with others as part of a team.
• Good organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• BA or BS degree from an accredited university
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a pharmacy technician.
• In lieu of minimum education requirements, a high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least 6 years of relevant job experience may be considered. With additional consideration given if the candidate has at least 2 years of Medicare (Part B) and Medicaid billing.

Physical Demands:

• Maintains a neat, professional appearance while in the work environment.
• Competencies:
• Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, Windows)
• Copier and Fax machine efficiency
• Other office equipment as necessary

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.

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: Home Infusion Solutions

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: $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

This Specialty Billing Representative is responsible for managing billing and accounts receivable for the specialty pharmacy service line, including transplant, oncology, cystic fibrosis, infertility, and pulmonary therapies. This role ensures accurate and timely billing across medical and pharmacy benefit plans while maintaining compliance with payer and regulatory requirements. The position verifies insurance eligibility, reviews benefits, prepares routine billing reports, and prepares and manages monthly patient and payer statements. The Specialty Billing Representative processes and follows up on claim denials, underpayments, and overpayments to ensure appropriate resolution and reimbursement, and assists the pharmacy with Medicare audit-related billing information and patient balance collections.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and submits medical claims weekly for Oncology, Infertility, Cystic Fibrosis, Transplant, and Pulmonary therapies.
• Analyzes, resolves, and resubmits rejected or underpaid claims for payment.
• Identifies trends and recommends process improvement opportunities that will result in DSO reduction, superior collection rate and intervals, and reduced bad debt.
• Assists management with the training of new employees on all the outpatient pharmacy billing systems.
• Assists management and new employees on coding issues, payor contracts, and collection policies.
• Participates in special payer projects with management staff to ensure proper reimbursement per our contracts or patients' benefit levels.
• Interacts with patients and insurance carriers to resolve outstanding claims issues.
• Maintain a specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, and policies.
• Provides guidance to the pharmacy manager to ensure financial targets are met.

Other Information

Required Job Qualifications:

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with specialty or home infusion pharmacy billing.
• Minimum 1 year of Medicare (Part B) and Medicaid billing.
• Knowledge of billing procedures for all commercial and governmental payors.
• Knowledge of HCPC and ICD codes and maintains up-to-date professional knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and insurance industry requirements for qualifying services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with others in a professional and helpful manner. Demonstrates ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Possess the ability to work effectively with others as part of a team.
• Good organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• BA or BS degree from an accredited university
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a pharmacy technician.
• In lieu of minimum education requirements, a high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least 6 years of relevant job experience may be considered. With additional consideration given if the candidate has at least 2 years of Medicare (Part B) and Medicaid billing.

Physical Demands:

• Maintains a neat, professional appearance while in the work environment.

Competencies:

• Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, Windows)
• Copier and Fax machine efficiency
• Other office equipment as necessary

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.

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 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $38.02 - $55.18 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:
Under the direction of the Sourcing Department, the Mgr Contracting oversees a team of paralegals and contract administrators, focusing on the management of goods and service agreements for Rush University System for Health. This role will partner closely with internal departments and outside organizations, insuring contracts are drafted, reviewed, and executed in compliance with current contract standards and organizational policies. The Mgr Contracting will be an expert user of the Rush Contracting System and will act where needed to support the system and software.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•B.A. /B.S. in business, marketing, finance, accounting, or related field.
•Analyzes complex agreements and identifies risk competently.
•Proficient in MS Office Suite.
•Three (3) or more years of experience with a primary role of negotiating contracts for commodities and services in a senior buyer, procurement specialist, contract manager, or similar role.
•Demonstrated history of change management
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Master's degree in Business, Health Care Administration or related field.
•Knowledge of a wide-range of procurement processes in medical and/or service fields.
•Purchasing & Contracting experience within Healthcare
•Demonstrated leadership ability with all levels of personnel: staff, peer and administration/leadership.
•Technical proficiency in ERP, reporting, and contract management systems.
•Understanding of complex healthcare market forces and implications for contracting/procurement in the future.
Physical Demands:
Competencies:
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.Manages a contract team consisting of paralegals and contract administrators within the Sourcing Department.
2.Collaborates with Legal and Sourcing on the development, interpretation, and application of policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
3.Guides the Contract Team through process compliance regarding internal policies and processes (i.e. contract approvals, signature policy, redlining, etc.).
4.Enforces contracting policies and procedures with internal CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management) Users and external collaborators, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards.
5.Acts as an expert user of CLM software, supporting the job functions of the Paralegals and Sourcing Managers to meet goals and complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
6.Ensures contract intake and management flow with minimal interruption, addressing issues through regular data maintenance and process improvement initiatives.
7.Provides Sourcing support on select low-risk Contract Types and Spend Categories, ensuring cost-effective and compliant procurement practices.
8.Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for organizational projects and initiatives involving contracts, providing insights and guidance to stakeholders.
9.Develops and implements training programs for the Contract Team to enhance skills and ensure up-to-date knowledge of contracting processes and systems.
10.Manages relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
11.Follows the I CARE values of Rush University System for Health: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

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: Revenue Cycle Revenue Integrit

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: $43.60 - $78.04 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 Revenue Integrity RN position will use collaboration, assessments, training skills, and clinical knowledge to ensure that patient charges are accurate. In a hybrid/remote setting, the Revenue Integrity Nurse RN reviews charges and clinical documentation, initiates and leads performance improvement efforts, and educates clinical departments about charging while promoting revenue integrity. This nurse exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Current State of Illinois RN Licensure
•Associates or Bachelor’s degree in nursing
•Five years of clinical nursing experience using Epic software
•Mathematical skills related to pharmaceutical dose and unit calculations
•Understanding of clinical charging
•Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively
•Strong interpersonal skills necessary for the communication and training of Revenue Integrity concepts
•Ability to perform multiple tasks with excellent time management skills
•Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Experience with Epic work queues, CPT/HCPCS codes, UB-04 Revenue Codes, Modifiers, and NCCI edits
•Charge audit or finance-related experience
•AHIMA or AAPC Certification (CCS, CCA,, CPC, COC, CPMA, RHIT or RHIA)
•Procedural nursing including Operating room, Labor and Delivery, Cath lab, Interventional Radiology, or Emergency Room
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.Connects the Clinical Operations knowledge and experience to the Revenue Integrity, charge description master (CDM), charge capture and metrics to ensure accurate revenue and reimbursement
2.Improves revenue results by optimizing and improving the clinical, operational, and revenue integrity processes related to patient charges
3.Builds relationships within the revenue cycle, and engage clinical areas of the organization that serve as mutually beneficial partnerships
4.Reviews CPT/HCPCS descriptions and charges with clinical documentation to ensure compliant charging
5.Identifies services performed in the clinical department for individual patients that need to be built in the Charge Description Master (CDM)or be charged on a patient’s account based on CPT/HCPCS descriptions compared to clinical activities. Adjusts charges on patient accounts as needed.
6.Identifies chargeable supplies, implants, devices, and pharmaceuticals
7.Identifies and trouble-shoots charging, CDM, or clinical documentation issues and works with ancillary departments to resolve
8.Provides recommendations on cost-containment related to charges, for clinical areas
9.Contributes to internal controls to ensure compliance with charging regulations
10.Serves as a clinical resource and subject matter resource (SME) for Revenue Cycle teammates
11.Works collaboratively with clinical staff, operations, ancillary departments, teammates, and vendors
12.Identifies patterns, trends, variances, and opportunities to improve charging accuracy
13.Engages clinical departments in revenue integrity; research code and charge questions as requested
14.Provides education to clinical departments to promote appropriate charge capture processes and documentation requirements for specific charge activity
15.Engages in development and growth in the Revenue Integrity Nurse specialty

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: RML General Microbiology

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 2

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (3:00PM - 11:30PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $38.02 - $55.18 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:
Supervises the technical operations of the laboratory, including resource and personnel management. This position is responsible for performing all assigned laboratory testing and reporting for the testing area. This position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients. Demonstrates proficiency in identifying and resolving process issues that affect the laboratory's ability to perform laboratory testing. Serves as an expert within the assigned field of responsibility. Instructs students, residents, new employees, and their direct reports. Evaluates their performance within established deadlines. Participates in presenting case studies or in-services. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Must adhere to the Rush code of Conduct and Rush ICARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, executing these values with compassion.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•CLIA QUALIFICATION FOR TESTING
•Education: Bachelor of Science or Arts degree in relevant science required
•A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in the specific laboratory discipline the role oversees is required. Certain laboratory specialties may necessitate more stringent certification criteria. In addition, candidates must demonstrate a proven track record of leading projects, implementing programs, and serving as a subject matter expert within a laboratory setting.
•Certification from nationally recognized certifying agency required. Eligibility as determined by ASCP and/or AMT requirements. Some laboratory disciplines may require more stringent certification criteria.
•Acceptable credentials (can vary depending on the laboratory section):
oMedical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) via the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
oMedical Technologist (MT) via the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
oBlood Bank (BB) via the ASCP
oChemistry (C) via the ASCP
oCytogenetics (CG) via the ASCP
oCytotechnologist (CT) via the ASCP
oHematology (H) via the ASCP
oMicrobiology (M) via the ASCP
oMolecular Biology (MB) via the ASCP
oTechnologist in HLA (CHT) or Specialist in HLA (CHS) via ACHI
oHistotechnologist (HTL) via the ASCP
•Communicates well, both orally and in writing. Determines what information is important and what should be communicated, how, to whom, and when. Practices Emotional Intelligence when communicating with others. Able to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathically. Demonstrates the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Master of Science degree in relevant discipline preferred
Physical Demands:
•Able to work in fast pace, often stressful, computerized environment. Able to lift 20 pounds and perform repetitive motions. Works in laboratory with exposure to potentially infectious and hazardous materials.

Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
Job Components
• Fulfills all the job components for testing personnel whom they will supervisor; These may be an MLS, MLT, CT, HT, HTL, or other role(s), laboratory areas aligning to the credentials listed below.
Policy Compliance
• Understands and enforces departmental and institutional policies and practices.
•Writes, reviews, and updates departmental policies and procedures as mandated by accrediting or regulatory standards.
Workflow monitoring
•Monitors, regulates, and adjusts workflows to ensure needed tasks are completed on time.
•Demonstrates ability to recognize quality control values and respond appropriately to outliers, be a technical resource person, recognize instrument/ assay problems, and maintain technical proficiency.
•Responds to clinician inquiries timely, thoroughly, and respectfully.
Process Improvement
•Recognizes situations that require process improvement.
• Proficient in the use of process improvement tools (e.g. Fishbone diagrams, Root Cause Analysis, Failure Mode Effect Analysis).
•Responds to Safety Events and complaints in a timely manner. Investigates and determines if the event is a person or system issue.
•Applies Just Culture algorithms when the event is determined to be a person issue. Encourages staff to identify areas for process improvement and submit Safety Events to document unsafe situations.
Financial and Administrative – will be responsible for any combination of the following;
•Monitors expenses and assists in the investigation of budget variance reports.
•Provides input on the capital and operational budgets; gathers and analyzes data to produce needed information.
•Writes reports and memos.
•Prepares and conducts staff meetings.
•Orders and maintains appropriate inventory of supplies.
•Writes and conducts employee evaluations at least twice a year; more frequently if needed.
•Prepares staff schedules to minimize the use of over-time and staff burnout.
•Oversees validation and implementation of new equipment.
•Conducts employee discipline with managerial oversight.
•Participates in the development of Employee Engagement initiatives.
•Implements Employee Engagement initiatives.
•Conducts employment interviews and participates in the selection of new employees.
•Ensures the work area is maintained in a safe and uncluttered environment.
•Serves as a backup for the manager in their absence.
•Maintains inspection readiness.

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: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Pharmacy

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 4

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:00:00 AM - 11:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $49.53 - $69.96 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:
Provides timely and accurate pharmaceutical care, dispensing of medications, including monitoring drug therapies and provision of drug information to patients, physicians and hospital staff. Supervises and directs support personnel. May be required to assume the role of the pharmacist in charge of a shift whenever the pharmacy supervisor is not in the department. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Illinois licensure as a Registered Pharmacist.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Minimum 1-year inpatient hospital experience.
• Pharm.D., BCPS, Illinois licensure as a Registered Pharmacist.
Physical Demands:
• Ability to lift/move 20-30 pounds.
• Ability to sit for 4+ hours at a time.
• Ability to stand while rounding on patients, verifying medications and compounding IVs for up to 4+ hours at a time.
• May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to chemotherapeutic agents.
Competencies:
• Perform data entry and pharmacotherapy analysis.
• Use Microsoft Office products.
• Work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Set priorities and respond quickly to emergency requests.
• Handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
• Communicate effectively (orally and in writing).

Responsibilities:
• Prepares and dispenses medication orders according to established policies, procedures, and protocols:
• Evaluate all medications orders for appropriateness of the drug, dose, frequency, and route of administration; therapeutic duplication; real/potential allergies or sensitivities; real/potential drug interactions; renal function; other contraindications; variations from hospital criteria for use (if present); and other relevant medication related issues and concerns.
• Provides/assists with pharmacokinetic dosing of designated medications.
• Provide accurate and timely drug information to physicians, nurses and other health professionals and patients as needed.
• Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely.
• Dispense and maintain records of controlled substances in accordance with federal and state laws.
• Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department
• Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel, verifying activities of pharmacy technicians.
• Works independently with minimal supervision. Organizes and prioritizes work assignments. Ensures pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner.
• Completes and documents inspections of all assigned medication storage areas at least monthly. Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs.
• Maintains competence required for current job title/position
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

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.