9 jobs in Blue Mountain Hospital District
Director of Patient Access and Practice Management- Strawberry Wilderness Clinic
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Director of Patient Access and Practice Management- Strawberry Wilderness Community Clinic
Schedule: Full Time
Positions Available: 1
Job Location Type: On-site
Job Location: Strawberry Wilderness Community Clinic, John Day, OR
Position SummaryThe Director of Patient Access and Practice Management provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all patient access functions and clinic practice management operations across Blue Mountain Hospital District. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient, compliant, and patient-centered access to care within the Emergency Department, outpatient services, Rural Health Clinic, and Surgery Clinic.
This position oversees front-end patient access operations, clinic practice management workflows, staffing, and performance improvement efforts. The Director partners closely with the Chief Medical Officer, clinical leaders, and administrative leadership to optimize patient flow, access to services, provider support, and the overall patient experience while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness.
Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesPatient Access Leadership
- Provide strategic and operational oversight of patient access functions including registration, check-in/check-out, scheduling, referrals, and authorizations for the Emergency Department, outpatient departments, and clinic settings.
- Establish, standardize, and maintain patient access workflows to ensure consistency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
- Monitor and improve patient access performance metrics, including registration accuracy, wait times, authorization turnaround, scheduling efficiency, and patient satisfaction.
- Serve as the escalation point for complex patient access issues, payer-related challenges, and patient concerns.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, payer requirements, and organizational policies related to patient access and front-end revenue cycle operations.
- Lead performance improvement initiatives focused on optimizing patient flow, access to care, and patient experience.
- Collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer and revenue cycle leadership through a dotted-line reporting relationship to ensure patient access operations support accurate registration, authorizations, charge capture readiness, and overall revenue cycle completion.
Practice Management Responsibilities
- Provide daily operational leadership and oversight for the Rural Health Clinic and Surgery Clinic.
- Manage clinic operations to ensure efficient workflows, appropriate staffing, and high-quality patient care.
- Partner with providers and clinic leadership to support provider productivity, scheduling efficiency, and clinical operations.
- Oversee back-office clinic operations, including staffing coordination, workflow design, and operational support.
- Support onboarding, training, and ongoing development of clinic staff in collaboration with leadership.
- Monitor clinic performance metrics, identify trends and variances, and implement action plans to improve operational and financial outcomes.
- Conduct routine rounding within assigned clinic areas to engage staff, assess operations, and address concerns.
Leadership, Collaboration, and Strategic Support
- Supervise, coach, and evaluate patient access and clinic practice management staff, promoting accountability and professional development.
- Ensure appropriate staffing levels through workforce planning, scheduling oversight, and coordination with leadership.
- Collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer, providers, and administrative leaders to align operational priorities with organizational goals.
- Support organizational initiatives related to access to care, quality outcomes, patient experience, and financial sustainability.
- Lead and support change management initiatives when implementing new workflows, systems, or programs.
- Strong understanding of patient access operations, clinic practice management, and healthcare workflows.
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations and standards including CMS, DNV, RHC, HIPAA, and payer requirements.
- Ability to analyze data, manage complex operations, and lead multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
- Supports and promotes a culture of safety, quality, and patient-centered care.
- Demonstrate initiative by identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing effective solutions.
- Remain adaptable and responsive to evolving organization and operational needs.
- Chief Medical Officer (Primary)
- Dotted-line reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for patient access and front-end revenue cycle functions
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a healthcare, clinic, or related field setting with leadership or supervisory experience.
- 5 years of experience in the healthcare environment
- Knowledge of accrediting organization and state regulations for district operations.
- Ability to work with managers, physicians and other team members in a collaborative manner.
- Experience in clinic or department supervisory duties.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in healthcare administration, business, or related field.
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Rural Family Physician (MD/DO) with OB Call
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Blue Mountain Hospital District is seeking a board certified MD or DO to join their team as a family physician. This full-time position is based at the Strawberry Wilderness Community Clinic in John Day, Oregon, offering a great work-life balance and community impact. Benefits include competitive salary, retirement plan with employer match, and generous vacation time.
The ideal candidate should possess a current Oregon license, and certification in BLS, ACLS, ATLS, and PALS. Experience in OB/C-section is also required.
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Resident Wellness & Activities Director
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Blue Mountain Hospital District in Oregon is seeking an Activities Director for their Long Term Care Center to lead programs promoting residents' well-being through organized activities. The ideal candidate will develop engaging programs based on individual care plans and community involvement.
Qualified applicants should possess a high school diploma, effective communication skills, and preferably certification as a Nursing Assistant. Knowledge of regulatory standards is essential. A commitment to enhancing the residents' experience is key.
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Activities Director – Long Term Care Center
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Activities Director – Long Term Care Center
Schedule: Full Time
Positions Available: 1
Job Location Type: On-site
Position SummaryThe Activities Director provides for an ongoing program of activities designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. The Activities Director plans, organizes, and directs or carries out a program of activities, which will provide entertainment, intercommunication, exercise, relaxation, opportunity to express creative talent, and fulfill basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs for our residents. The Activities Director will be available to all residents as requested by the residents’ physicians, subject to their written restrictions and limitations.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities- Promote BMHD’s mission, vision, and values through resident-centered programming and daily interactions.
- Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive activities program designed to support each resident’s physical, mental, psychosocial, spiritual, and emotional well-being.
- Develop and coordinate daily, weekly, and special event activities, including evenings and weekends as needed, based on resident interests, abilities, needs, and individualized care plans.
- Encourage resident participation and independence by offering group and one-on-one activities that provide socialization, creative expression, recreation, education, exercise, and spiritual support.
- Complete resident assessments, contribute to care planning, document participation and response to activities, and maintain required records in accordance with MDS and regulatory standards.
- Work collaboratively with nursing, therapy, social services, dietary, families, volunteers, and community partners to ensure meaningful and appropriate resident engagement.
- Prepare and distribute activity calendars, maintain supplies and equipment, assist with department budget needs, and support the safe and efficient operation of the activities program.
- Support resident council and family involvement, respond appropriately to resident concerns and preferences, and help foster a positive living environment.
- Provide direction, support, and orientation to activity staff and volunteers, and assist with scheduling and departmental coordination as assigned.
- Maintains self-motivation and sustains a high level of momentum.
- Able to successfully prioritize when faced with requests, demands and deadlines.
- Knowledge of customer service concepts.
- Must be extremely detail-oriented and able to keep organized records.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively, both in written and oral form.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Proven ability to work as part of a team, in a fast-paced production-oriented environment.
- Expresses excellent judgment, discretion, and decision-making abilities.
- Maintains a sensitive, fair and impartial approach to dealing with employees.
- Supports and maintains a culture of safety, quality and positive patient experience.
- Working knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, DNV, CMS, National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs), and continued readiness related to healthcare or hospital standards.
- Ability to prioritize, highly organized.
Required:
- High School diploma or G.E.D
Preferred:
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Required:
- Satisfactory completion of a training course for activity directors approved by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
- BLS certificate
- This person may also be either a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activity professional certified by a recognized accrediting body or a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.
Preferred:
- CNA License in good standing with Oregon State Board of Nursing (preferred)
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Director, Patient Access & Clinic Operations
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Blue Mountain Hospital District is seeking a Director of Patient Access and Practice Management to lead patient access functions and clinic operations in John Day, Oregon. This full-time role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related healthcare experience.
Responsibilities include oversight of patient access workflows, collaboration with clinical leadership, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to quality patient care.
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Rural Family Physician - Four-Day Clinic & Loan Repayment
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) – Operating Room
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | Full-Time Position Summary
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) who practices both autonomously and in collaboration with internal and external providers and team members to deliver high-quality, holistic, evidence-based anesthesia and pain care services. The CRNA cares for patients at all acuity levels across the lifespan in a variety of settings for procedures including, but not limited to, surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain management.
Education, Experience & Certification/Licensure- Currently certified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.
- Holds current active state licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Oregon and complies with any applicable state statutory and regulatory requirements concerning CRNAs
- Insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer required by BMHD and the State of Oregon.
The Blue Mountain Hospital District (BMHD) is located in Grant County, Oregon, at the heart of the John Day River, in beautiful, rural, Eastern Oregon. Our District is comprised of a Critical Access Hospital (CAH), Family & Rural Medicine Clinic, Home Care and Hospice, Emergency Medical Services, an Intermediate Care Center and all of the supporting ancillary departments necessary to care for the health and wellness of our community.
Our District spans from John Day to Prairie City, nestled in a valley surrounded by the Blue Mountains. The Strawberry Mountain Range and John Day River Valley offer a variety of outdoor activities, from abundant hiking/mountain biking/horse riding trails to high and low lakes and ponds. Our area is known to be a “go to” place not just for recreation, but also for big game hunting and fishing!
Join our family-like team and settle into a lifestyle that is hard to beat!
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Physician, MD or DO – Family Clinic
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Blue Mountain Hospital District, a Rural Health Clinic and Critical Access Hospital, is seeking a MD or DO for a permanent, full-time, full spectrum, board certified, family physician opening. This is an opportunity to join a progressive rural health care organization and work with an experienced medical staff consisting of five Medicine Physicians, two Advanced Practice Providers, one General Surgeon, and two CRNA’s.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities- Traditional Full Spectrum Family Medicine
- Providing Clinic Care
- Opportunities for administrative duties are available.
- A high level of energy and ability to adjust to different paced environments and care settings is a plus.
- Candidates must exhibit behavior, which emphasizes integrity, trust, kindness, and concern for the community.
- Work schedule consisting of four days in clinic a week
- OB/C-Section call coverage is scheduled with all covering physicians in addition to above
- Productivity, Quality, and Citizenship Bonus Potential
- Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- 6 Week’s Paid Vacation + Holidays
- Generous CME Package
- National Health Service Corps and Internal Loan Repayment Opportunity
- Signing Bonus and Relocation Assistance
- Great work life balance and amazing place to live
Required
- Board Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Certification
- Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) Certification
The Blue Mountain Hospital District (BMHD) is located in Grant County, Oregon, at the heart of the John Day River, in beautiful, rural, Eastern Oregon. Our District is comprised of a Critical Access Hospital (CAH), Family & Rural Health Clinic, Home Care and Hospice team, Emergency Medical Services, an Intermediate Care Center and all of the supporting ancillary departments necessary to care for the health and wellness of our community.
Our District spans from John Day to Prairie City, nestled in a valley surrounded by the Blue Mountains. The Strawberry Mountain Range and John Day River Valley offers a variety of outdoor activities, from abundant hiking/mountain biking/horse riding trails, to high and low lakes and ponds. Our area is known to be a “go to” place not just for recreation, but also for big game hunting and fishing!
Join our family-like team and settle into a lifestyle that is hard to beat!
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CRNA: Autonomous Anesthesia Practice in Rural Oregon
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