COMMUNITY HEALTH CONNECTIONS INC.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS – June 3, 2010
THE FOLLOWING ARE A GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF OPEN POSITIONS.
PLEASE SEE HR FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION(S)
Admin. Supervisor Dental Depart. Posted: 6/3/2010 New Pst# 39
PRIMARY LOCATION: Gardner Hiring Manager: Jane Leavens/Dr. Maddahi
CATEGORY: 40 Hours (Exempt)
BENEFITED: Yes
Pay Grade: 13A
Supervision Received: Reports to Director of Operations, Dental Director and daily functional responsibility to Dentists.
Under the general and direct supervision of the Dental Director, and the Operations Director, this individual will lead on
administrative and operations tasks to ensure flow of department. The Administration Supervisor demonstrates as a role model to
all dental staff and is able to mentor and assistant in development of Front Desk Reception staff.
Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities: Supervise Front Staff. Open Dental Floor Facility. Assign assistants to Dentists.
Responsible for staff scheduling. Responsible for Dental Staff payroll. Monitors the Dental Computer System for schedule accuracy.
Monitor patient flow and monitor scheduling. Establish policy with Dental Director for high production appointments for root canals,
impacted teeth, crowns, etc. Record messages for late and out sick staff calls. Coordinate mail. Receive lab cases. Set up patient
payment options. Monitor lab bills. Coordinate and correct encounter forms and delivery to billing dept. Coordinate prior approvals
for surgeries, root canals, scaling. Monitor patient complaints. Respond to all insurance questions and fees. Present patient
numbers and productivity dollar levels, to Dental Director and Operations Director weekly and monthly. Coordinates all student
externships for the Gardner Dental Department. Attend QIC and MassHealth meetings. Coordinate with Clinical Nurse Manager,
and Medical Director. Advises staff in Fitchburg and Leominster on daily operations. Participate in Operations meetings.
General: Works as part of team. Demonstrates understanding and commitment of dual mission of the health center. Demonstrates
understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma plus training that leads to a basic knowledge of dental terminology and dental
service procedures. One year experience at Community Health Connection. Minimum 1 year experience in Dental Office
Management. Proficient reading, writing, and speaking in English and Spanish. Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Dental patient management software. Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced,
physically demanding office environment.
Medical Telephone Receptionist Posted: 6/3/2010 New Pst# 38
PRIMARY LOCATION: Gardner Hiring Manager: Jane Leavens/Chris Marcinkiewicz
CATEGORY: 25 hours (Per Diem)
BENEFITED: Yes
Pay Grade: 5A
Supervision Received: Reports to Operations Director
Essential Duties and Major responsibilities: Receives and directs incoming calls to CHC Family Medicine. Screens patient calls,
takes accurate messages, and returns calls as appropriate (to patients, providers, and other organizations). Schedules acute
(same day) appointments, in collaboration with the Triage Nurse. Schedules patient appointments according to established
protocol. Collects and enters patient registration and demographic data into computer system. Provides translation services for
non-English speaking callers. Directs incoming faxes. Provides coverage to Front Desk Check-In/Check-Out as needed.
Demonstrates understanding and commitment of dual mission of the health center. Demonstrates understanding and commitment
to the established CHC Values and Standards. Performs other job related duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required, Associate Degree in secretarial science or equivalent preferred.
Bilingual in English/Spanish and/or English/Hmong preferred. 1 year similar work experience or in a medical office environment
preferred. Computer skills for accurate data entry. Knowledge of basic medical terminology. Demonstrated interpersonal
relationship skills. Demonstrated Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking in English. Demonstrated ability to work in a fast
paced, high telephone call volume office environment.
Caring for Kids Dental Assistant Posted:6/3/2010 Pst# 37
PRIMARY LOCATION: Fitchburg – Caring for Kids Hiring Manager: Heather Reid
CATEGORY: Per Diem (non-exempt)
BENEFITED: No New
Pay Grade: 5C
Supervision Received: Reports to Caring for Kids Coordinator.
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Essential Duties Major responsibilities: Prepare patient for dental treatment. Take blood pressure and pulse as required.
Maintain dental instruments, materials and medications in the quantities to be used for general and specialized scheduled
treatment. Keep oral operating areas clear during dental procedures. Prepare restorative materials and dental cements. Sterilize
instruments using autoclaves or chemical disinfectants. Keep an inventory of materials issued and order supplies. Perform routine
maintenance described as follows: lubricate equipment, sharpen dental hand instruments, replace expendable parts, and clean
operatories. Help patients with appointments, payments etc. when required. Take, develop and mount x-rays. Monitor radiation
levels for occupation and safety hazards Works as part of team and works at the Greater Gardner Community Health Center as
required. Demonstrates understanding and commitment of dual mission of the health center. Demonstrates understanding and
commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards. Prepare work to be sent to dental laboratories. Provide other job
related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma required. Additional training that leads to a basic
knowledge of dental terminology and dental service procedures preferred. One years experience in a general office preferred.
CPR Certified. Proficient reading, writing, and speaking in English. Work experience similar to a medical office environment.
Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills. Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, physically demanding office
environment.
ACTION Health Services FNP Posted: 5/19/2010 Pst# 34
PRIMARY LOCATION: Fitchburg – ACTION Hiring Manager: Nicholas Apostoleris
CATEGORY: Full Time (exempt)
BENEFITED: Yes New
Pay Grade: 20C
Supervision Received: Accountable to and receives general direction from the supervising physician, Medical Director, and
HCHPH Health Center Director. Functions independently in accordance with departmental nurse practitioner protocols.
Under the general direction of the supervising physician, the CHC Medical Director, and the HCHPH Health Center Director, the
Nurse Practitioner assists in coordination of the comprehensive health care needs of the specific patient population and provides
appropriate direct patient care through assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of specific conditions. The population of focus for this
position is people in North Central Massachusetts who are homeless or publicly housed. The Nurse Practitioner provides medical
and clinical support and direct services to these identified patients. The Nurse Practitioner may also serve as part of a consulting
team with constant and effective communication to management and direct care staff regarding clinical policies, and procedures.
Additionally, this position requires an individual to be an effective and productive member to the Mobile Medical Unit and HCHPH
team. This position also may include participation in educational activities of the Health Center.
Essential Duties and Major responsibilities: Provides culturally-competent, excellent quality care to homeless persons and
persons residing in public housing as well as to all other patients who access services. Collaborates with CHC staff to provide
comprehensive primary care to all HCHPH Health Center patients. Provides direct patient care, including physical examinations,
evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population. Assesses patient's physical and
psychosocial health/illness status through history taking and physical examination. Diagnoses, manages, and appropriately refers
patients with acute, episodic, or chronic illness according to department protocols. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic
tests according to established guidelines. Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
Facilitates and coordinates patient care referrals to specialists and outside agencies. Develops and provides educational materials
and/or programs to patients, families, and other health care professionals at the Center. May be asked to assume formal teaching
responsibilities within area of expertise. May participate in medical and/or nursing research. As appropriate to the position,
participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs. Participates in defining nursing standards,
practices, and educational needs of patient care staff. Actively participates in HCHPH Health Center quality assurance program.
Demonstrates understanding and commitment of dual mission of the health center including service and teaching. Demonstrates
understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards. Performs other duties as required or assigned
including those specific to working on a mobile health unit. Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives,
continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards. Ability to work both
independently and in a team. Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements. Minimum Qualifications:
Massachusetts Licensed Registered Nurse. Certified in Massachusetts to practice in the expanded role as a Family Nurse
Practitioner. Demonstrated mastery of a specialty area or other related field normally acquired by 3-5 years progressively
responsible nursing experience. Physical requirements include near visual acuity to observe changes in health/illness status of
patients. Manual skills required include good eye and hand coordination in combination with finger dexterity for administration of
injections, treatments, etc. Good color vision is required for perceiving changes in skin color and colors of medicines, solutions, etc.
Physical requirements include those necessary for functioning on a mobile medical vehicle.
Supervision Exercised:. Provides functional supervision to nursing staff/medical assistants.
Environmental Working Conditions: 1. Usual working environment found in outpatient primary care office setting, including
exposure to blood products, body fluids, cleaning solutions, and medications; 2. Working on a mobile medical unit, including
exposure to blood products, body fluids, cleaning solutions, and medications in tight working conditions; 3. Community settings
where homeless and publicly housed patients can be best served. Physical and Mental Requirements: The physical and mental
demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job with
or without a reasonable accommodation. It is expected that working on a mobile medical unit will require a high level of teamwork.
Work in the community would require ability to travel to neighborhoods in the area of the health centers.
Medical Assistant Posted: 5/4/2010 Replacement Pst #33
PRIMARY LOCATION: Fitchburg Hiring Manager: Gessy Toussaint
CATEGORY: Full Time (non-exempt)
BENEFITED:
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PAY GRADE: 5C/6C
Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant provides assistance to the
patients and providers to manage the flow of the clinic. Essential Duties and Major responsibilities: Prepares patients for visits
with providers by performing and recording vital signs (including: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, and other
procedures as needed). Assists in routine physical examinations by preparing the patient, the equipment, and supplies, and
assisting the provider as needed. Assists in preparing patients for routine diagnostic procedures (i.e. urine specimens) and
performing selected screening tests (including: urine dipsticks, urine hCG, and rapid strep throat cultures). Assists in preparing
routine diagnostic request forms. Books patients for tests and appointments with outside facilities and/or specialists.Work is of
medium demand, walking and standing. Occasional lifting of patients with assistance, reaching, handling and fingering of
instruments and equipment and caring of patient needs. Hearing to distinguish difference in heartbeat and breathing of patients and
to hear instructions. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required, Associate Degree in Medical Office
Assistant or equivalent preferred. Certified as a Medical Assistant from an accredited program. Previous experience preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish and/or Hmong preferred. Work experience similar to a medical office environment. Computer skills for accurate
data entry. Knowledge of basic medical terminology. AHA BLS Health Care Provider certification or equivalent. Registered Certified
Phlebotomist preferred.
Patient Service Coordinator Posted: 5/4/2010 Pst# 31
PRIMARY LOCATION: Leominster Hiring Manager: Sharon Cournoyer-Astle
CATEGORY: Full Time (non-exempt)
BENEFITED: Yes Replacement
Pay Grade: 13A
Supervision Received: Reports to Director
The Patient Services Coordinator is responsible for coordination of patient services in the Medical and Behavioral health
departments of LCHC, referral and follow-up care for patients, determining patient eligibility for Uncompensated Care and
MassHealth including completion of the application process in Virtual Gateway along with verification of all relevant data. The
Patient Service Coordinator will assist the providers and free care patients with accessing services outside of the Health Center and
will be a liaison with other community services in the area. In addition, the Patient Services Coordinator will assist the Director in the
day to day management of the Medical and Behavioral Health departments of the Health Center. Essential Duties and Major
Responsibilities: Discusses available services with potential clients on site or over the phone. Ensures that all new patients to the
Center are registered appropriately in the system(s), informing them of all services available to them within the Health Centers.
Provides information and guidance to patients to help them through the process of obtaining health care. Ensures that all patients in
need of health insurance coverage are processed through the Virtual Gateway in a timely manner. Provides follow-up with patients
to ensure that all necessary information has been obtained. Acts as a liaison for the providers to assist patients with referrals to
outside services. Works with other Community Services programs to improve access to care. Assists with scheduling appointments,
mailing reminder notices and performs follow up calls as needed to reduce no-shows, coordinate care and provide optimal service
to patients. Assists the Director with the day to day supervision of all clerical staff. Demonstrates understanding and commitment of
dual mission of the health center. Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards.
Performs all other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bilingual required (English/Spanish or English/Portuguese) - Tri-
lingual Preferred. Bachelors degree required with 2 years of similar experience relating to office management, insurance coverage,
enrollment, outreach activities, case management. Bachelors may be substituted with High school diploma and 4 years similar
experience. Experience with MassHealth, UCP preferred. Strong background in Customer Service or Human Services preferred.
Knowledge of PC based software products including: medical/dental practice management software, Word, and Excel.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Posted: 5/4/2010 Pst# 30
PRIMARY LOCATION: Fitchburg – Behavioral Health Hiring Manager: Nicholas Apostoleris
CATEGORY: Full Time (exempt)
BENEFITED: Yes Replacement
Pay Grade: 12C
SUMMARY: Works collaboratively with other behavioral health and medical providers and trainees engaged in related
therapeutic/patient care activities. The Behavioral Health Department Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) provides
counseling therapy, crisis intervention, and/or case management services in an integrated primary care setting located in a
community health center. The LMHC cares for the needs of the specific patient population and provides appropriate direct patient
care through assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of specific conditions. The LMHC may also serve as part of a consulting team
with constant and effective communication to management and direct care staff regarding clinical policies, and procedures.
Major responsibilities: Provides culturally-competent, excellent quality care to community health center patients. Collaborates with
CHC staff to provide comprehensive primary care to patients. Provides counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients and
families as appropriate to the position; prepares treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs; provides
therapeutic crisis intervention and urgent services as required. Collects data about patients through interview, case history,
psychological tests, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and to determine proper
therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists. Consults with mental health and medical staffs, as appropriate, in the
performance of therapeutic and/or casework; refers clients to appropriate service agencies as required. Provides and/or arranges
for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients in a crisis condition and for those with serious Mental
Health/Substance Abuse problems. Refers clients to appropriate social service agencies for financial assistance and other required
services. Follows up to determine reliability of treatment used; changes method and degree of therapy when indicated. Establishes
and maintains case files, referrals, and other related documents for the treatment of clients; prepares related documentation for civil
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commitment hearings or other legal proceedings; keeps abreast of patient data to ensure appropriate treatment and care are
delivered. Consults with other legal and treatment agencies and individuals in relation to patient/client records, rights, and
responsibilities. Provides clinical supervision to lower level therapists and/or mental health counseling trainees/interns, as
appropriate, and/or consulting services to other patient care professionals. May provide formal teaching, consultation, and in-service
training to relevant professionals in immediate and proper handling of and/or referral of a variety of matters. Actively participates in
the CHC, Inc quality assurance program. Demonstrates understanding and commitment of dual mission of the health center
including service and teaching. Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards.
Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety,
environmental, and/or infection control standards. Ability to work both independently and in a team. Performs miscellaneous job-
related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree, or equivalent, in mental health counseling, or
clinical/counseling psychology and Massachusetts licensure as a LMHC. Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and
judgments. Proficiency with use of computer (Microsoft Office) as communication and data management tool. Ability to observe,
assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress. Knowledge and understanding of mental health counseling principles,
methods, procedures, and standards. Familiarity with psychological testing. Interviewing and psychological/developmental
evaluation skills. Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records. Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures. Knowledge of
community mental health resources and willingness to reach out to existing resources. Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope
with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work
effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques. Ability to
evaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and to make individual modifications. Ability to create, compose, and edit written
materials. Knowledge of the principles and methods of social and vocational rehabilitation as they relate to mental health clinical
practices. Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights. Ability to lead and train staff and/or students.
Dental Director Posted: 4/15/2010 Replacement Pst #24
PRIMARY LOCATION: Leominster Hiring Manager: Dr. Cynthia Stevens
CATEGORY: Full Time (Exempt)
BENEFITED: Yes
PAY GRADE: 23C
Supervision Received: Reports to Health Center Director in Leominster and works in collaboration with the Associate Medical
Director in Leominster and the Vice President of Dental Services in Fitchburg to ensure cross communication of department
activities, protocols, and major clinical and non-clinical events. The Dental Director – Leominster is responsible for the overall
operations of the Dental Department at the Leominster Community Health Center. S/he works with the Director of CHC’s
Leominster Community Health Center to ensure efficient operational actives and fiscal responsibilities are being met.
Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities: Recruit, select and assign clinical personnel for the department. Evaluate all dentist
employees in CHC’s Leominster dental department. Responsible for training and orientation of all clinical personnel. Provide input
to the Director with respect to recruitment, supervision, and evaluation of all non-dentist employees in the Leominster Center.
Develop and implement provider staffing patterns to ensure maximum efficiency. Works with and collaborates with the Vice
President of Dental Services on activities and personnel management which impact the health center’s operations. Directs the
department’s orientation/training program. Insure that DPH, OSHA and Dental Association regulations are strictly followed. Provide
direct service to patients. Comply with departmental protocols. Meet productivity standards. Provide general dentistry and general
supervision of dental assistants and Hygienists. Attend required meetings. Monitors and controls expenses and revenues in relation
to the budget. Maintains and update all protocols. Develop, implement and monitor quality assurance assessment performance
indicators. Direct and supervise departmental performance improvement projects. Demonstrates understanding and commitment of
dual mission of the health center. Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values & Standards
Clinical. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: DDS or DMD from an accredited Dental School. Licensed in
Massachusetts to practice Dentistry without limitations. Minimum of (5) five years professional experience, with two of program
supervision. Public Health experience preferred. Commitment to providing dental care to families in a medically under-served
community. Willingness to be flexible in the development of new methods of dental services delivery. Ability to deal with sensitive
information in a highly confidential manner. Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with patients, families, visitors, co-
workers, health care professionals, funders, and other regulatory agencies. Awareness of resources available within the health
center to accommodate the needs of patients.
Supervision Exercised: All Personnel in the Dental Department at Leominster.
Patient Accts. Rep. Posted: 4/5/2010 Replacement Pst #22
PRIMARY LOCATION: Fitchburg Hiring Manager: Luz Izquierdo
CATEGORY: Per Diem – 24 Hrs.
BENEFITED: No
PAY GRADE: 7
Supervision Received: Reports to Patient Accounts Coordinator
The Patient Accounts/Billing clerk is responsible for all billing, collections and data entry functions assigned by the Fitchburg Patient
Services Director. The position is located in CHC’s Fitchburg’s Community Health Center Office.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure all charges are processed completely and accurately within 48 hours of office visit.
Submit electronic and paper claims on a rotating daily basis. Accurately post payment, and adjustments to patient accounts
according to contractual agreements. Ensure all EOB's are processed and any denied claims are resubmitted accurately. Follow up
on any reports through the electronic claims system. Send patient statements weekly, and follow up on past due accounts with
collection calls. Reconcile co pay collections, with deposits. Demonstrates understanding and commitment of dual mission of the
health center. Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards.
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Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required. Associates or Bachelors Degree in Business preferred.
Experience with use of various PC based software products, including but not limited to: word processing, spreadsheets and
database programs such as MS Access. Experience with MassHealth, Medicare, 3rd party billing and collections required.
Experience with Medical Manager software preferred. Knowledge of the Uncompensated Care pool, and other state funding helpful.
CPT and ICD9 coding a must.
Dental Assistant Posted: 3/24/2010 New Pst# 20
PRIMARY LOCATION: Gardner Hiring Manager: Jane Leavens/Dr. Ali Maddahi
CATEGORY: 40 hours
BENEFITED: Yes
Pay Grade: 5C
Supervision Received: Reports to Director of Dental Operations.
Essential Duties Major responsibilities: Prepare patient for dental treatment. Take blood pressure and pulse as required.
Maintain dental instruments, materials and medications in the quantities to be used for general and specialized scheduled
treatment. Keep oral operating areas clear during dental procedures. Prepare restorative materials and dental cements. Sterilize
instruments using autoclaves or chemical disinfectants. Keep an inventory of materials issued and order supplies. Perform routine
maintenance described as follows: lubricate equipment, sharpen dental hand instruments, replace expendable parts, and clean
operatories. Help patients with appointments, payments etc. when required. Take, develop and mount x-rays. Monitor radiation
levels for occupation and safety hazards Works as part of team and works at the Greater Gardner Community Health Center as
required. Demonstrates understanding and commitment of dual mission of the health center. Demonstrates understanding and
commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards. Prepare work to be sent to dental laboratories. Provide other job
related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma required. Additional training that leads to a basic
knowledge of dental terminology and dental service procedures preferred. One years experience in a general office preferred.
CPR Certified. Proficient reading, writing, and speaking in English. Work experience similar to a medical office environment.
Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills. Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, physically demanding office
environment.
Sr. Administrative Assistant to VP of Operations Posted: 2/3/2010 New Pst# 9
PRIMARY LOCATION: Fitchburg Hiring Manager: Erik Hollick
CATEGORY: Full Time (exempt)
BENEFITED: Yes
PAY GRADE: 12A
SUPERVISED RECEIVED: VP of Operations-Fitchburg Family Health Center
The Sr. Administrative Assistant supports the key administrative functions of the VP of Operations- Fitchburg Family Health Center.
This individual will also provide to the Clinical VP’s of Medical, Dental, and Behavioral Health with operational related data and
analysis. This individual completes projects and special assignments by establishing objectives; determining priorities; managing
time; gaining cooperation of others; monitoring progress; problem-solving; making adjustments to plans. The position works
independently and demonstrates excellent decision making skill, problem solving, and attention to detail. The position is responsible
for highly sensitive information, which requires a clear understanding of confidentiality. Essential Duties and Major
responsibilities: Provide Administrative and secretarial support to the VP of Operations-Fitchburg Family Health Center. Assists
with appointment schedule and plans, and coordinates meetings and travel arrangements. Assists with publishing and maintaining
monthly clinic schedules (Faculty and Residents). Assists with the generation and publishing of monthly statistical reports for the
Family Medicine and Dental providers. Demonstrates excellent customer service and effective communication skills by email or
calling via telephone in regards to meetings, staff updates, and other correspondence as needed. Records, composes, and
distributes accurate meeting minutes for a variety of operational and/or clinical committees as needed. Work on special reports and
projects as assigned. Demonstrates team building skills. Demonstrates analytic and data management skills using a variety of PC
based software, including MS Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point). Demonstrates analytical ability to use practice management
and electronic Medical & Dental record software systems for data extraction. Demonstrates financial management skills with
monitoring and reporting expenses and revenues in relation to the budget. Demonstrates understanding and commitment of dual
mission of the health center. Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards. Works
independently on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects, which include updating multiple binders with meeting minutes, grants,
and related documents. Perform related duties as required and assigned. Minimum Qualifications: 2 year college degree hospital,
public or business administration or related disciplines, 4 year degree preferred. 3 years experience as a administrative secretary or
related experience, preferred assistant to administrator, business office manager or administrative positions with a health care
facility. Communication skills as evidenced by preparation of oral and written materials including presentation, reports, memoranda
and correspondence of both a technical and confidential nature. Analytical ability as evidenced by developing solutions and
recommendations with guidance from superiors in grant and contract management, accounting techniques, cost/benefit
comparisons, analysis and budget variance, and staff resource forecasts.
Dentist Posted: 12/28/2009 Replacement Pst #76
PRIMARY LOCATION: Fitchburg Hiring Manager: Cynthia Stevens
CATEGORY: Part-Time (exempt)
BENEFITED: Yes
PAY GRADE: TBD
The Dentist is responsible for providing general dentistry and general supervision of dental assistants and Hygienists and reports to
VP of Dental. Essential Duties and Major responsibilities: Provide direct service to patients. Insure that DPH, OSHA and Dental
Association regulations are strictly followed. Comply with departmental protocols. Meet productivity standards. Provide general
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dentistry and general supervision of dental assistants and Hygienists. Attend required meetings. Commitment to providing dental
care to families in a medically under-served community. Willingness to be flexible in the development of new methods of dental
services delivery. Ability to deal with sensitive information in a highly confidential manner. Effective communication skills, both oral
and written, with patients, families, visitors, co-workers, health care professionals, funders, and other regulatory agencies. Works as
part of team and works at the Greater Gardner Community Health Center as required. Awareness of resources available within the
health center to accommodate the needs of patients. Demonstrates understanding and commitment of dual mission of the health
center. Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards. Performs other duties as
assigned. Minimum Qualifications: DDS or DMD from an accredited Dental School required. Massachusetts Controlled
Substance certificate and DEA required. Licensed in Massachusetts to practice Dentistry without limitations required. Minimum of
three years professional experience preferred. Public Health experience preferred. Proficient reading, writing, and speaking in
English required.
Family Practitioner/Physician Posted: 6/3/2009 Pst# 35
PRIMARY LOCATION: Gardner Hiring Manager: Dr. Tim Eddy
CATEGORY: Full Time (exempt)
BENEFITED: Yes
Pay Grade: TBD
Under the direction of the Medical Director, provides comprehensive and continuous primary care to a panel of patients, including
providing inpatient, prenatal and obstetrical care. Essential Duties Major Responsibilities: provides primary care services to
individuals and families across the lifespan, including obstetrical care with appropriate participation in night and weekend coverage.
Minimum Qualifications: Medical Degree (MD or DO), Board Certification/Eligibility in Family Practice.
To Apply: Fax resume to (978) 665-5959 or mail to Community Health Connections, Inc.
275 Nichols Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420 attn: HR Dept. or email to hr@chcfhc.org.
Community Health Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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