Job Board

The Mississippi Rural Health Association is pleased to host a job board rural health professionals. Any job in rural health is now accepted on the job board. All job listings are available below:

State Quality Manager – Mississippi

Full-time; Ridgeland, MS or Remote – MS

Responsible for supporting successful local and statewide initiatives, influencing positive change through virtual and onsite technical assistance within the health care community, and accomplishing the objectives of the QIN-QIO contract. The State Quality Manager is responsible for conducting the state-level assessment that seeks to identify the quality initiatives in place or planned for his or her respective state.

Ideal candidates will reside in Mississippi, have a bachelor’s degree in public health, social work or related discipline. Must have previous quality improvement organization experience and a minimum of 5 years of progressive management experience in using project management techniques, leading projects, developing relationships, and partnering with a variety of staff including professionals and stakeholders.Quality improvement experience in a healthcare setting is a must.

For more information, contact: Verselle Ford at 470-994-1426 or verselle.ford@allianthealth.org or visit the company career page: State Quality Manager – Mississippi.

Quality Advisor, Nursing Home – Mississippi

Full-time, Ridgeland, MS or Remote – MS

Ideal candidates must reside in the state of Mississippi and have 5 years of quality improvement experience in a long-term care or nursing home facility.

For more information, contact: Verselle Ford at 470-994-1426 or verselle.ford@allianthealth.org or visit the company career page: Quality Advisor, Nursing Home MS.

Quality Advisor, Physician Practice – Mississippi

Full-time, Ridgeland, MS or Remote – MS

Responsible for supporting successful local and statewide clinical quality improvement activities, influencing positive change through virtual and onsite technical assistance within the health care community, and accomplishing the objectives of the QIN-QIO contract.

Ideal candidates will reside in Mississippi and have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of quality improvement experience working in an outpatient setting.

For more information, contact: Verselle Ford at 470-994-1426 or verselle.ford@allianthealth.org or visit the company career page: Quality Advisor, Physician Practice MS.

Medical Laboratory Technician

(1) FT, (1) PRN, Field Health System – Centreville, MS

Responsible for performing all laboratory procedures and use of computer system for order entry and test reporting. Performs instrument maintenance and quality control in each area. Works under direct supervision of Laboratory Supervisor. Responsible for lab coverage during regular work shift and any other shift temporarily not covered. Responsible for inventory control, including check-in and placement and rotation of supplies. Must participate in Continuing Education program, COLA /The Joint Commission policy, and procedures. Associate degree in laboratory science or equivalent subject from an accredited college or university. Certification required. Two years’ experience in general laboratory desired.

Contact Michelle Thornton at (601) 890-0549 or dthornton@fhsms.org to learn more.

Program Manager

Converge: Partners in Access

Hybrid position: Mississippi home-base required

WHO WE ARE

Converge: Partners in Access is dedicated to ensuring all people can access high quality reproductive and sexual healthcare when they need it, how they need it and where they live. As the Mississippi and Tennessee grantee of Title X – the only federal Family Planning Program – we collaborate with each state’s public health agency, nonprofit healthcare providers, and community partners to build a healthcare system that places people at the center of sexual and reproductive healthcare. We also deliver training and technical assistance to providers and conduct policy, advocacy, and research activities that promote increased access to quality care. While our work is in the deep South, the principles, vision, and work of Converge are universal and transferable well beyond our region.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Serve as the primary point person to Converge’s network of Mississippi Title X-supported health clinics and providers (known as sub-recipients) who receive funding and technical assistance from Converge, ensuring they have the resources and support needed to provide high-quality family planning healthcare.
Provide exceptional customer service to Converge’s network, serving as a helpful resource and operating with a high degree of responsiveness to email and phone correspondence.
Communicate regularly with Converge’s network, including sharing updates, training opportunities, reminders about contract renewals, and other information.
Organize and review audit files for each sub-recipient and prepare other grant-related documentation as needed; monitor sub-recipient activity to ensure alignment with Title X federal grant requirements.
Maintain the internal shared drive (SharePoint) for program materials, ensuring documentation for processes and policies are up to date and easily accessible by staff e.g., RFPs, contracts, FAQs, training materials.
Serve as an internal liaison and coordinate the flow of information sharing across program, clinical, training, evaluation, community engagement, and external relations teams.
Represent Converge at public forums, conferences, coalitions, and meetings, inclusive of planning the logistics of external events.
Provide additional administrative support as needed e.g., maintaining office calendars, proofreading and distributing documents, reserving equipment and conference rooms, compiling and sending bulk mailing.
Support expansion efforts to expand Converge’s network of health clinics and providers, with a focus on growth in rural areas.

WHO YOU ARE

You are inspired by Converge’s mission and values. You are motivated to work towards a healthcare system where all people have access to quality, affordable, person-centered family planning care. You thrive in a rapidly growing organization that values humility, collaboration, high-performance — and above all — putting people first.
You bring at least 5 years of programmatic experience in the public health arena. You have managed or coordinated programs in a healthcare-related setting. Experience with Title X and/or other publicly funded (federal, state, county, or city) healthcare programs is a plus.
You are a reliable task and project manager with impeccable attention to detail. You have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work under deadlines. Your work product is meticulous and error-free, and nothing slips through the cracks.
You are a supportive and knowledgeable resource to others. You bring a “customer service” mentality to supporting internal and external stakeholders. You are reliable, responsive, and helpful.
You are a thoughtful relationship builder who inspires trust. You have a warm, energetic, and authentic personality that results in strong interpersonal connections. You possess strong written and spoken communications skills, and always leads with listening.
You are tech-savvy and well-versed in commonly used office applications. You are adept in using Microsoft Office. Experience with SharePoint and grant reporting systems (e.g. Grant Solution) is a plus.
You are an adaptable, agile, and self-led “doer.” You thrive in a fast-paced setting with the ability to stay focused and nimble in the face of growth and change. You are a self-starter with a get-it-done attitude and willingness to jump in without being asked.

LOCATION, SALARY, AND BENEFITS

This is a full-time hybrid position and will require regular travel throughout the state and occasional travel to conferences and other events. The salary for this position is $83,648. Benefits include:

Health insurance coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
Dental insurance through Delta Dental
Vision insurance through Eye Med
Life insurance
Insurance premiums for employees and dependents covered 100% by Converge 
Vanguard SIMPLE IRA plan with a 3% match from Converge 
Paid vacation (15 days) and sick (10 days) leave per Employee Manual, with additional days based on length of time at Converge
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible work schedule and hybrid work environment. May be required to report to the office for occasional meetings and or events.

TO APPLY

Please apply here with 1) your resume and 2) a personalized cover letter that explains your interest in Converge and the Program Manager position. Please address your cover letter to Denise Diaz, Mississippi Title X Director. We review applications on a rolling basis and strive to get back to applicants within two weeks.

Converge is an equal opportunity employer. Converge prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants, and other covered individuals with regard to hiring, assignment, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment because of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin or ancestry, political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender identity), disability, genetic information, veteran status or service in the uniformed forces, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Billing/Coding Specialist (RHC)

Minor Med Care, PA

Location: Raymond, MS 39154

Qualifications:

Billing/Coding Specialist (3 or more years experience)

Principal Responsibilities:

Accounts Receivable- posting payments and overseeing collections
Keep informed of latest regulations regarding Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance, and Managed Care Insurance
Monitor providers’ notes to make sure our billing is accurate
Monitor all accounts receivables
Credentialing clinic nurse practitioner and doctor
Oversee any changes in codes and with insurance companies
Knowledge of general requirements and policies/procedures of a CMS Rural Health Clinic
Thorough understanding of diverse business processes
Knowledge of MS office, databases, and information systems

Skills

Has great communication
Works well with others
A team player

How to apply

Apply by sending Resume to Darlene Estes at WANDADARLA@AOL.COM

Office/Business Manager

Family Clinic of New Albany

Basic Purpose:

To coordinate all clinic activities, organize and coordinate administration duties and office procedures.
To create and maintain a pleasant work environment, ensuring high levels of organizational effectiveness, communication and safety.
To lead and oversee the work of employees in our company and be responsible for ensuring the efficiency of business operations as well as setting strategic goals for the future.

Principal Responsibilities:

Coordinate all office activities to include scheduling of office staff to provide adequate coverage during clinic hours and keeping office staff informed of all pertinent information.
Prepare end of month/year statistics for the clinic.
Handle all inquiries regarding billing and insurance in a positive manner when billing coordinator is unavailable to do so.
Supervise the balancing of each day’s transactions and preparing daily deposit.
Provide input to clinic FNP for the purpose of setting goals and evaluating office staff activities.
Participate in the planning of orientation for new clinic staff and supervise the implementation of the orientation program.
Assist with monitoring the flow of intake of patients to include front office, triage room, and assisting the FNP on an as needed basis to exposition the office workflow.
Keep abreast of the latest regulations regarding Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers.
Implement and supervise CLIA, OSHA, medical waste management, HIPAA, CMS, and RHC compliance programs.
Coordinate DOT regulations and communicate procedures regarding DOT Physicals/Drug Screens to staff.
Calculate and track worked hours and benefit hours for each time period for each employee for payroll.
Maintain medical supply bills in an organized fashion.
Reconcile monthly lab bills.
Responsible for overall smooth function of the office.
Administer human resource duties of the office, including staff compliance and disciplinary needs, and to update and maintain office policies as necessary.
Plan in-house or off-site activities, like parties, celebrations and conferences.
Handle patient complaints and file incidence reports accordingly.
Handle all aspects of WRS communication.
Monitoring self-pay billing and balances.
Manage incoming mail and dispense accordingly, and reconciling returned mail.
Ensure proper credentialing of providers.
Maintain QA/QI program.
Maintain up to date employee files, ensuring adequate certification criteria is met.
Prepare patient dismissal letters and document in yearly log.
Fulfill duties outlined in the receptionist’s job description when necessary.
Maintain employee In-service/communication log.
Overseeing outstanding patient balances and collections submissions.
Monitor providers note completion.
Develop goals and objectives that tend to growth and prosperity.
Design and implement business plans and strategies to promote the attainment of goals
Ensure that the company has the adequate and suitable resources to complete its activities (e.g., people, material, equipment etc.)
Organize and coordinate operations in ways that ensure maximum productivity.
Supervise the work of employees and provide feedback and counsel to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Maintain relationships with partners/vendors/suppliers.
Gather, analyze and interpret external and internal data and write reports.
Assess overall company performance against objectives.
Represent the company in events, conferences etc.
Ensure adherence to legal rules and guidelines.
Scheduling meetings and appointments within the office.
Organizing the office layout and ordering stationery and equipment.
Maintaining the office condition and arranging necessary repairs.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience in front office management and supervision of office staff.
Knowledge of billing, ICD coding, posting charges and collecting pertinent data for statistics.
Knowledge of general requirements and policy/procedures of a CMS Certified Rural Health Clinic.
Commitment to excellence in job performance.
Proven experience as business/office manager or relevant role.
Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
Thorough understanding of diverse business processes and strategy development.
Excellent knowledge of MS Office, databases and information systems.
Good understanding of research methods and data analysis techniques.
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment.
A creative mind with an ability to suggest improvements.
High School Diploma or equivalent; BSc/Ba in Business Management or relevant field would be a plus, but experience and ability is of higher value than achieved degrees.
Ability to lead people effectively according to their management needs and exhibit sound judgment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, to walk, to stand, to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, equipment, or controls, and talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and bend. The employee is occasionally required to climb, to taste, and to smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee may occasionally work near moving mechanical parts and may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhausted list of all responsibilities and duties.

How to Submit a Job

Would you like to submit a job for inclusion? Contact Ryan Kelly at ryan.kelly@mississippirural.org with the following details of the position:

Job title (of position available)
Qualifications and description
Other details as desired

There is no cost for MRHA members to use this resource.