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HELP WANTED ...continued from page four RESIDENT CARE ASSOCIATE Willow Creek Terrace As- sisted Living Facility in Heppner has openings for a Resident Care Associate. We can adjust schedule for right applicant from 20 to 40 hrs/wk. Positions will be benefit eligible: paid sick leave, vacation, paid medical & vision insurance (prorated cost if less than 32 hrs per week). Duties will include providing res- ident care while promoting independence, housekeep- ing, and cooking. Wage range is $13.86 to $14.91 per hour DOQ and any certification: Background check required. Applica- tions are available at Wil- low Creek Terrace, Pioneer Memorial Hospital, or by contacting wctalf@moc- ohd.org, or by calling 541- 676-0004. EEOE. 8-31-2C Transfer Station Attendant Morrow County has a part-time Public Works vacancy for a Transfer Station Attendant. We are searching for an enthusi- astic individual who cares about the environment and would like to assist in as- suring that trash and recy- cling materials are proper- ly handled. Saturdays and Sundays only, 9am-4pm. $18 /hour. For more in- formation and to apply, please visit Morrow Coun- ty at http://www.co.mor- row.or.us/hr or contact (541) 989-9500. Morrow County is an EOE. Open until filled. 9-7-3c Full-time Weed Coordinator Morrow County is now accepting applications for a full-time Weed Coordi- nator with Public Works. The Coordinator will serve as the Weed Inspector for Morrow County. The Co- ordinator provides tech- nical, educational, and administrative leadership for the Morrow County Weed Control program. Oversees County roadside spraying program and oth- er Integrated Pest Manage- ment (IPM) activities (ie. biological controls, seed- ing, etc.). Acts as Morrow County Weed Inspector in accordance with Oregon State Statutes and Morrow County Ordinances. Works secondarily as a Senior Maintenance Specialist. For more information and to apply, please visit Mor- row County at http://www. co.morrow.or.us/hr or con- tact (541) 676-5620. Mor- row County is an EOE. Open until filled.9-7-3c MAINTENANCE TECH- NICIAN II Morrow County Health District has an opening for a full time Maintenance Technician II at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Hep- pner. $24.87 - $26.65/ hr DOQ with increase af- ter 4-month probationary period. The Maintenance Technician II assists the Maintenance Director in managing equipment and preventative maintenance tasks in computerized soft- ware program, assigning out daily tasks and record- ing completed tasks in the system. Helps repair or replace plumbing, electri- cal and mechanical equip- ment, changes heating/ cooling system filters, re- pairs/replaces motors, fans, bearings as needed, Repair fire sprinkler system and work with vendor as need- ed to maintain constant operation. Interior and exterior construction proj- ects as assigned. Maintain grounds, all landscaping duties, shoveling show on walks, and maintaining parking areas. Maintain or arrange for maintenance of HELP WANTED HELP WANTED District’s fleet of vehicles and ambulances. Assist clinic staff with patient lifting if requested. Drive, set-up and maintain over- sized District vehicles as needed and licensed for. Become certified as an am- bulance driver and drive ambulance for emergency calls and transfers during assigned working hours as needed. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, five years work experience in facilities maintenance, construc- tion or grounds keeping preferred. Certification in HVAC, electrical, plumb- ing, landscaping of facility maintenance or education in related field preferred. Basic experience with computers and Microsoft Office programs. Have valid Oregon driver’s li- cense, CDL preferred or be willing to obtain. Previous maintenance experience, computer skills required. Must be able to work in confined spaces and high places. Some heavy lift- ing. Successful applicant will be self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal direction and supervision. Background check and drug screen required Excellent ben- efit package with health insurance for employee, employee and spouse, or employee and children at no cost with family options available. For more infor- mation contact Dan Sharp 541-676-2929. Applica- tions and complete job description are available online at www.morrow- countyhealthdistrict.org, at Pioneer Memorial Hospi- tal, or by calling 541-676- 9133. EEOE 9-7-2c prepare agendas for, and take medical staff meeting minutes. Also assists with policy development, track- ing licenses, certifications and contracts for renewal of all providers, assist with preparation of other cor- respondence, reports, au- dits, surveys, analyses and spreadsheet generation, and various other duties. Prefer two years of ex- perience in credentialing and/or medical staff co- ordination, Bachelor De- gree in a related field is preferred. The successful applicant must poses ex- cellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to function under strict confidentiality and meet strict deadlines, work without direct supervision and have strong analytical capabilities and comput- er skills. Pre-employment background check and drug screen required. Excellent benefits includ- ing health insurance pack- age including medical, dental and vision coverage for employee, employee and spouse, or employee and children at no cost. Also paid sick, vacation, holidays, life, AD&D cov- erages, excellent retire- ment and more. For com- plete job description and Employment Application go to www.morrowcount- yhealthdistrict.org and vis- it the Career Opportunities page. EEOE. 9-7-2c Certified Nurse’s Aide/ Medication Aide Pioneer Memorial Hospi- tal in Heppner is seeking a full-time Certified Nurse’s Aide or Certified Medica- tion Aide. Starting wage CNA $17.36 – $23.02 with increase after 4-month pro- bationary period. $2.00/ hr. night shift differential. Excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision for employee, employee and spouse, or employee and children at no cost. Family coverage options available. Pre-em- ployment background check and drug screen re- quired. Job Description, complete list of benefits and Employment Applica- tion are available at www. morrowcountyhealthdis- trict.org, at Pioneer Me- morial Hospital, or by con- tacting 541-676-9133. For more information, contact the Nurse Manager at 541- 676-2947. EEOE. 9-7-2c Medical Staff/ Executive Coordinator Morrow County Health District is recruiting for a full time Medical Staff/Ex- ecutive Coordinator. Start- ing salary $75K or DOQ. This position is located in Heppner, Oregon and will assist the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in all mat- ters of the District, includ- ing contract management and personnel issues. Em- phasis is in management and coordination of all medical staff programs, policies and privileging, and payer credentialing for all district providers and facilities. The Co- ordinator will coordinate and assist the CEO with all functions of the medical staff, including assistance with contracting, recruit- ment, privileging, provider scheduling and other relat- ed tracking. Will schedule, HOSPITAL RN Pioneer Memorial Hos- pital, located in Heppner, OR, has an opening for a full-time RN. Excellent work environment where you will work in each area of our 21-bed CAH. Will train newly licensed Ore- gon RNs. $40.44 - $63.14 hr. Must be dependable, work well as part of a team, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent benefits including health insurance package with coverage for employee, employee and spouse, or employee and children at no cost. Fami- ly coverage options avail- able. Pre-employment background check and drug screen required. Job Description, list of benefits and Employment Applica- tion available at www.mor- rowcountyhealthdistrict. org, at Pioneer Memorial Hospital or by calling 541- 676-9133. EEOE. 9-7-2c HELP WANTED Home Health & Hospice RN Morrow County Health District, has an opening for a full-time Home Health & Hospice RN. Position is headquartered in Heppner, OR, but employees can live anywhere in Morrow County or close neighbor- ing area. Paid drive time and District car or mileage provided. M-F business hours plus some shared call time. Must have Current Or- egon RN license with 1 year minimum of home health and hospice nursing experience and a driver's license. Must work well as part of a team and have excellent written and ver- bal communication skills. Wage range $41.20 - $63.14. Excellent benefits including health insurance package with coverage for employee, employee and spouse, or employee and children at no cost. Family coverage options available. Pre-employment background check and drug screen required. Job Description, benefits list and Employment Applica- SIX- Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, September 7, 2022 HELP WANTED HELP WANTED tions are available at www. morrowcountyhealthdis- trict.org, at Pioneer Me- morial Hospital, or by call- ing 541-676-9133. EEOE. 9-7-2c and submit claims for pay- ment to insurance carriers. Which includes prima- ry, secondary and tertiary claims. Both electronical- ly and by paper if needed. Other duties include back up for processing bill runs, utilizing the claims clear- inghouse to manage claims with errors, denials or no payer responses, work ac- count receivable reports as needed to ensure all claims are followed up to resolu- tion, work credit balances in a timely manner and prepare insurance refunds, prepare Medicare credit balance reports as directed and post all insurance and self-pay payments. This includes electronic posting as well as manual entry. Requires significant com- puter experience with Mi- crosoft Office program experience required and other program experience helpful. Prior medical of- fice experience, especial- ly with Electronic Health Record and billing pro- cesses strongly preferred. Excellent benefits package including health insurance with medical, dental and vision for employee, em- ployee and spouse, or em- ployee and children at no cost. Also paid sick, vaca- tion, holidays, life, AD&D coverages, retirement, more. Background check and drug screen required. For more information, contact Juli Kennedy, 541- 676-2955. Applications available at www.morrow- countyhealthdistrict.org thru the link on this page, or at Pioneer Memorial Hospital, 541-676-9133. EEOE. 9-7-2c LPN Pioneer Memorial Hos- pital in Heppner, OR has a Full Time opening for an LPN. Starting range $26.04 - $29.04 with in- crease after 4-month pro- bationary period. $2.00/ hr. night shift differential. Excellent benefits package including health insurance for employee, employee and spouse, or employee and children at no cost. Family coverage options available. Pre-employ- ment background check and drug/alcohol screen required. For Job De- scription, complete list of benefits and Employment Application, visit www. morrowcountyhealthdis- trict.org, Career Opportu- nities. For additional infor- mation contact the Nurse Manager, 541-676-2947. EEOE. 9-7-2c Referral Coordinator Morrow County Health District is accepting ap- plications for a full-time Referral Coordinator at Pi- oneer Memorial Clinic in Heppner. $19.12 - $21.14/ hr to start, increase after probation. Duties include obtaining authorizations from insurance compa- nies, scheduling patient appointments with special- ists, documenting patient and third party contacts, obtaining necessary data for proper documentation to complete services. Requires highly organized and detail oriented indi- vidual with great custom- er service skills who can work independently. High School Diploma and two years of medical office and electronic health record experience required. Ex- cellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision for employee, employee and spouse, or employee and children paid in full. Background check and pre-employ- ment drug screen required. 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