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Minnesota Epilepsy Group is the largest and most comprehensive adult and pediatric epilepsy program in the Midwest. As a regional referral facility, we are the recognized leader in treating epilepsy and other seizure-related conditions in infants to the elderly. We are a national, state-of-the-art, Level 4 epilepsy center committed to enhancing each patient's quality of life and optimizing seizure control.
We are currently seeking a physician associate or nurse practitioner to work in our outpatient practice and inpatient epilepsy monitoring unit and consultative services. This position includes work at multiple locations including Roseville outpatient clinic, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, United Hospital, and Children’s Minneapolis.
The ability to travel to multiple locations is a must and the role requires working two weekend days a month and rotating holidays.
Major Accountability
Collaborate with physicians to assess the physical need of the patients, interpret clinical test results, prescribe medications and recommend other therapeutic treatment options. Work with staff to ensure a friendly, safe and patient-centered delivery of care.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
· Maintain physician associate standards and practices that are required and consistent with the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, licensing agencies, and hospital policy. OR APRN/CNP standards and practices Minnesota Board of Nursing.
· Work in collaboration with physicians and other staff to coordinate care for a specific caseload of patients.
· Obtain medical history and perform physical exams based on age and history of patient.
· Identify health risks and formulate diagnoses based on history and physical exams.
· Maintain written chart notes with accurate documentation of changes in patient status, medical treatment plan, and response.
· Document all information gathered for admissions, clinic visits, and surgeries.
· Recommend non-pharmacologic therapeutic treatment options.
· Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic agents and maintain DEA registration.
· Maintain current licensure and basic life support certification.
· Provide patients, families, hospital staff, and community members with education utilizing appropriate instructional strategies.
· Serve as a community resource and educational liaison and participate in programs that advance the knowledge of care for persons with epilepsy.
· Identify problems, recommend and implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes to ensure compliance with standards of clinical practice.
· Participate in a multidisciplinary team to provide quality patient care and support to patients' families.
· Maintain and enhance current and sub-specialty knowledge base and skills through continuing education.
· Develop and maintain positive working relations with all MEG employees and other departments to fulfill all job functions.
Essential Functions
· Ability to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
· Ability to be detail oriented.
· Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment as it relates to patient care issues.
· Ability to remain calm and maintain professional behavior in stressful situations.
· Ability to bend, stoop, twist, and lean multiple times per day.
· Ability to provide first-line intervention for seizure occurrences.
· Ability to maintain effective working relations with varied levels of individuals, ranging from patients to referring physicians.
· Maintain confidentiality/privacy as described in MEG’s policies and as described by HIPAA.
· Abide by security rules as defined by MEG’s policies and as described by HIPAA.
· Basic keyboarding skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time. New graduates are welcome to apply.
Job Type
Full-time (1.0 FTE)
Holidays: Rotating Holidays
Weekends: Must work two weekend days a month.
Education/Licensure & Position Requirements
· Degree from an accredited program.
· PA license from the State of Minnesota Board of Medical Practice to practice as a Physician Associate OR APRN License from the State of Minnesota Board of Nursing.
· NCCPA Certification.
· CNP Certification.
· DEA registration.
· Inpatient experience preferred.
Minnesota Epilepsy Group PA is an equal opportunity employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $57.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Salary Range $18.50-$22.00
NO WEEKENDS
We are look for a dedicated person with excellent communication skills to communicate with family and pharmacies outside our operation. You will spend your time with both the clinical and administrative areas, assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, and organizational tasks. You will provide information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from all the clinical services.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Refill medications
- Prior Authorizations for medications
- Completion of medical forms (FMLA, DMV, Workers Comp, etc)
- Returning patient phone calls and web messages
- Documenting patient phone/web encounters
- Fulfills patient care responsibilities assigned
- Clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient medical records; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.
- Achieves organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor.
- Complete clinical projects assigned by supervisor
- Other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
- Medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a community college course in medical assisting preferred.
- Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and/or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office.
- Minimum one year experience with an EMR
- This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time
Minnesota Epilepsy Group is the largest and most comprehensive adult and pediatric epilepsy program in the Midwest. As a regional referral facility, we are the recognized leader in treating epilepsy and other seizure-related conditions in infants to the elderly. We are a national, state-of-the-art, Level 4 epilepsy center committed to enhancing each patient's quality of life and maximizing seizure control.
Starting Salary $17.00
- Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Answer all incoming phone calls in a timely and efficient manner.
- Write accurate, legible notes for each patient phone call including patient name, caller name, date, physician, brief description of need and refer to appropriate staff member.
- Schedule and cancel appointments as needed.
- Perform clerical duties as assigned.
- Maintain adequate supply of patient forms and packets.
- Develop and maintain positive working relations with all MEG employees and other departments as a responsibility in fulfilling all job functions.
- Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting patients and visitors, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
- Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information.
- Process payments from patients for co-pays and uninsured visits
- Maintain confidentiality of all patient records
- Manage inventory of necessary office supplies and coordinate reordering
- Ensure that the waiting room environment remains quiet, calm, and welcoming
- High School Graduate or equivalent.
- Previous medical office experience.
- Computer experience, preferably in a Windows environment.
- Ability to operate multi-line phone line.
- Ability to handle a fast paced environment and prioritize tasks based on importance
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Minnesota Epilepsy Group is the largest and most comprehensive adult and pediatric epilepsy program in the Midwest. As a regional referral facility, we are the recognized leader in treating epilepsy and other seizure-related conditions in infants to the elderly. We are a national, state-of-the-art, Level 4 epilepsy center committed to enhancing each patient's quality of life and maximizing seizure control.
Starting Salary $32.00
Key Responsibilities
- Server Management:
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- Installation and Configuration: Setting up new servers and configuring them for specific needs.
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- Maintenance: Regularly updating software and hardware, ensuring optimal performance.
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- Monitoring: Tracking server performance, identifying potential issues, and proactively addressing them.
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- Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and resolving hardware and software problems.
- Security:
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- Security Audits: Regularly assessing systems for vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with security policies.
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- User Access Control: Managing user accounts, permissions, and access rights to ensure appropriate access to resources.
- User Support:
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- Technical Support: Providing technical assistance to IT Specialist and end-users for hardware, software, and network-related issues.
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- Documentation: Maintaining clear and up-to-date documentation of systems and procedures.
- On-Call Rotation Responsibilities:
- Being available outside of regular working hours to address critical issues
- Responding to alerts and escalations promptly
- Performing necessary troubleshooting and temporary fixes until the issue can be fully resolved during regular business hours
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- Backup and Recovery: Monitoring and managing data backup.
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- Performance Optimization: Identifying and implementing measures to improve server performance and efficiency.
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- Project Participation: Participating in IT projects.
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- Staying Current: Keeping up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices in server administration.
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- Associate or bachelor’s degree in computer science or similar field preferred
- Four (4) years of experience in the computer technology field
- A solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, LAN, and WAN is necessary.
- Valid driver's license
- Experience with a wide variety of computer software packages and hardware platforms
- Experience in setting up and installing personal computers
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form
- Ability to perform all essential position functions under the working conditions as described
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- Ability to perform all essential position functions under the working conditions as described
- Experience with Natus xltek software
- Experience supporting Microsoft Windows operating systems
- Experience in Microsoft Office 365 and its various applications
- Experience with Voice-over-IP is a plus
- Experience with Help Desk software
- Certifications like Server+ and MCSE can be beneficial.
Major Accountability: A biomedical equipment technician (BMET) main responsibilities include maintaining, servicing, and repairing medical equipment. This includes as well taking preventative measures, cleaning, or adjusting pieces of equipment. BMETs must be familiar with hospital machinery. BMETs are always up to date on the most recent technologies emerging in the medical field and help ensure that other clinic hospital staff members use the machinery safely. This position may require the employee to be available throughout the day and occasionally evening and night as needed .
TECHNICAL CARE SERVICES
- Interact regularly and directly with employees to provide equipment updates.
- Maintain documentation on new equipment, inspections, and equipment repairs and failures.
- Ability to analyze, repair, and test electronic and electrotechnical equipment.
- Ability to run diagnostic programs.
- Ability to analyze, repair, and test electronic and electromechanical equipment.
- Recommend new equipment and testing procedures
- Perform preventive maintenance and electrical safety testing of clinical equipment, devices, and systems, and monitor completion of preventive maintenance actions.
- Troubleshoot equipment problems.
- Move equipment with minimal patient disruption and with careful regard for equipment.
- Verify montages in use for daily patient care.
- Strip records after a) reading confirmed and b) manager approved.
- Check and change indwelling cables with assistance.
- Perform and report weekly inventory.
- Other duties as apparent or assigned include new equipment or procedure(s) consistent with patient and technical care.
- Understand and comply with Joint Commission and other applicable standards and regulations
Job Summary:
As a Registered EEG Technologist at Minnesota Epilepsy Group, you will play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating epilepsy by performing high-quality Electroencephalography (EEG) tests and providing ongoing monitoring of recordings. You will work closely with our epileptologist to monitor and record electrical brain activity, contributing to the accurate assessment and management of patients' conditions.
Starting Salary $25.00
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform routine EEG, continuous video EEG for inpatients/outpatients following lab protocols effectively and independently
- Describe and answer patient and family questions about the basic processes of EEG hook-up ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the process
- Calibrate, set up, and troubleshoot EEG equipment to guarantee accurate readings and optimal performance
- Monitor and record brain activity during various physiological states and recognize artifacts and interference during EEG recordings and make necessary adjustments to maintain data quality
- Monitor patients in the EMU, ICU, and other units, recognizing both normal and abnormal EEG patterns, as well as clinical correlations
- Conduct specialized procedure such as PET, MEG and ISAT
- Perform charge tech duties
- Communicate, collaborate with epileptologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure the accuracy and relevance of EEG data for diagnostic and treatment purposes
- Adhere to infection control and safety protocols, ensuring the cleanliness and sterility of equipment and the examination environment
- Stay updated on the latest EEG technology and techniques through continuous education and professional development
- Other duties as apparent or assigned including new equipment or procedures consistent with patient and technical care
- Current certification as a Registered EEG Technologist (R.EEG T) through the ABRET
- BLS certification
- Proficiency in EEG equipment operation, electrode placement, and data interpretation
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently
- Proficiency in maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to ethical and legal standards
- Adhere to the requirements of the hospitals' credentialing policies
- This position requires a minimum commitment of two years with the company
Minnesota Epilepsy Group is the largest and most comprehensive adult and pediatric epilepsy program in the Midwest. As a regional referral facility, we are the recognized leader in treating epilepsy and other seizure-related conditions in infants to the elderly. We are a national, state-of-the-art, Level 4 epilepsy center committed to enhancing each patient's quality of life and maximizing seizure control. We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized medical coder/biller to join our team.
Starting Salary $20.00
Minnesota Epilepsy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
| Required Skills: | Requirements Graduated from an END Technology program or 3 years on-the-job trained experience as an END tech. ABRET certified technologists or certification eligible END Technologists must have excellent communication skills and have a strong commitment to quality patient care. |
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| Job Description: | The Minnesota Epilepsy Group is a premier Level IV epilepsy program that specializes in the evaluation and treatment services for adults and children with intractable epilepsy. We provide both outpatient and inpatient care through an interdisciplinary patient care team. Currently we have several openings for Neurodiagnostic Technologists staffing two 10 bed adult and pediatric LTM EEG units, inpatient EEG lab, clinic EEG lab, and ICU EEG monitoring. Competitive salary and excellent benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long term disability insurances; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays; 401(k) plan; flexible benefits plan; and free parking. MN Epilepsy Group PA is an Equal Opportunity Employer |
Minnesota Epilepsy Group, PA® is seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Epileptologist to join one of the largest and growing academic private practice in the country. We are affiliated with United Hospital, Abbott Northwestern, and Children’s Minnesota. We treat and evaluate patients in a 10-bed adult epilepsy monitoring unit and a 12-bed pediatric unit. Fellowship training is required; BE/BC in epilepsy and/or clinical neurophysiology is desired.
Minnesota Epilepsy Group, PA® is a level 4 epilepsy center and provides full-spectrum Epilepsy services with its team of specialists including epilepsy trained physicians, advanced practice providers, neuropsychologists, psychologists, and social work in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere. Strong support for genetics and all other pediatric subspecialties is available through Children’s Minnesota. 24/7 EEG monitoring support is present through registered EEG techs.
There is a robust and active surgical program with Magneto-encephalography, intracranial evaluations using Stereotactic EEG (ROSA), and a full range of surgical interventions including resection, laser ablation, VNS, RNS, and DBS. Dedicated specialty epilepsy clinics like Tuberous sclerosis alliance clinic, Duplication 15q syndrome alliance, New-Onset Epilepsy Clinic (NOPE), pediatric to adult transition program, epilepsy genetics, and ketogenic diet programs are also present.
Scope of practice includes long term video EEG monitoring, providing inpatient consultation services, and outpatient clinical care. Research opportunities are available including pharmaceutical trials. Teaching opportunities are present with rotating University of Minnesota residents and Fellows.
Competitive salary and benefits are commensurate with prior training and experience. EO/AA.
The Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul offers an excellent educational system, cultural diversity, activities for the outdoor enthusiast, and ample dining and entertainment. The vitality and quality of life in Minnesota is surpassed by none.
Minnesota Epilepsy Group, PA®
Benefits Summary :
401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Travel reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Gym membership assistance