Employment

Due to continued growth, Meridian HealthCare, a large non-profit integrated healthcare agency with over 280 employees and 13 locations in the Youngstown/Warren, Ohio area, is searching for an Admissions Nurse – RN with excellent communication and customer service skills to work in our Primary Care office.

Responsibilities and Duties:
RN – Admissions Nurse
• Receive and respond to inquiries about services from Meridian HealthCare
• Perform benefits coordination as needed, or if not completed by other staff
• Confirm patient demographics and edit as necessary
• Receive referrals for care from internal and external sources
• Screen information for appropriateness to program
• Obtain all necessary intake information and physician’s start-of-care order
• Maintain accurate tracking records and log of daily activities
• If needed assist with coordination of discharge planning with family, social worker, counselor, and or attending physician
• Liaison with physician, counselor and patient to facilitate admission
• Clarify all medications with attending physician or counselor during admission
• Provide extensive teaching with patient/family on admissions and other process’s
• Function independently, demonstrate personal integrity, flexibility and the ability to work effectively with other personnel under varying circumstances
• Supports centralized communications between referring and accepting provider services
• Triages phone calls and walk in patients for evaluation of urgency and priority throughout the day
• Acquire appropriate authorization with insurance companies when scheduling medical tests/procedures for patients when needed
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Director of Nursing, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Programming Officer, and/or Chief Executive Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Ohio R.N Nursing License required. C.P.R. Certification or willing to complete certification required. Knowledge of Chemical Dependency preferred.

BENEFITS:
Free Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Generous paid leave program, employer matched pension plan, wellness program etc.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Submit application to hr@MeridianHealthCare.net, FAX: (330) 797-9146 or by mail: Attn: T. Lattanzio, Meridian HealthCare, 8255 South Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44512. Applications can be found at the top, right of this page.

Due to continued growth, Meridian HealthCare, a large non-profit integrated healthcare agency with over 280 employees and 13 locations in the Youngstown/Warren, Ohio area, is seeking Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistants – CDCA to join our Counseling team.

Benefits:
• Health, Dental, Life, and LTD benefits (at no cost for employee)
• Starting wage based on level of education, licensure, and experience;
• Additional optional benefits: vision, flexible spending account, etc.
• Pension plan with employer match & immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Leave
• Qualified Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Employer

Responsibilities:
• Provides therapeutic chemical dependency counseling and/or mental health counseling to clients and family as per Meridian’s policies and procedures both in the agency setting and off-site as assigned
• Interviews clients, coordinates assessments, and prepares a narrative summary including problem areas, client strengths, treatment recommendations and diagnosis
• Provides client access to individualized treatment to ensure client rights are upheld, to facilitate client’s active participation in treatment planning whenever possible, and to inform clients of alternative treatment services and procedures that are available
• Develops treatment plans and reviews, prepares discharge summary and aftercare plan as per agency procedure
• Makes referrals and provides necessary case management consultation, correspondence and advocacy to optimize client’s accessibility to needed services that are not provided by Meridian
• Facilitates/co-facilitates therapy groups as assigned
• Coordinates services with community providers
• Completes appropriate case management documentation for patient record

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• CDCA certification (minimum) required.

Application Procedure:
Submit resume/application to hr@MeridianHealthCare.net, FAX: (330) 797-9148 or by mail: Attn: T. Lattanzio, Meridian HealthCare, 8255 South Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44512. Applications can be obtained at the top right corner of this page.

Meridian HealthCare, a large non-profit integrated healthcare agency with over 280 employees and 13 locations in the Youngstown/Warren, Ohio area, is searching for energetic, detail oriented, dependable individuals to provide support to patients in our 24-hour residential drug treatment center. Duties to include monitoring patient behaviors, documenting patient activities, transporting patients, etc. We are looking to fill afternoon, midnight and weekend shifts. Full time and Part time positions available.

Qualifications: High school diploma required, valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Residential experience, CDCA and/or knowledge of 12-step recovery preferred. Must become CPR and First Aid certified upon hire.

Application Procedure:
Submit application to lridge@MeridianHealthCare.net, or by mail: Attn: L. Ridge, Meridian HealthCare, 8255 South Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44512. Applications can be obtained at the top right of this page or the address listed above.

Due to continued growth, MERIDIAN HEALTHCARE, a large non-profit integrated healthcare agency with over 280 employees and 13 locations in the Youngstown/Austintown and Warren/Howland, Ohio area, is searching for a detail oriented individual to lead the behavioral health care coordination operations of the agency.

Responsibilities and Duties:
• Leads and plans the behavioral health care coordination operations for the agency
• Serves as the point of contract for the Managed Care Plans and Ohio Department of Medicaid to discuss performance of behavioral health care coordination quality measures
• Design, implement, and enforce policies and procedures
• Streamline effective behavioral health care coordination processes across multiple departments
• Prioritize, plan and direct the behavioral health care coordination department
• Uphold all agency policies, procedures, and regulations; supports the overall mission and philosophy of the agency

QUALIFICATIONS:
5 – 10 years’ experience working with a Primary Care Practice, Federal Qualified Health Center or Medical Home required. Experience in the non-profit environment a plus. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Along with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

BENEFITS: Free Medical, Dental and Vision insurance. Generous paid leave program, employer matched pension plan, professional training series and wellness program for all employees.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Submit application to hr@MeridianHealthCare.net, FAX: (330) 797-9146 or by mail: Attn: T. Lattanzio, Meridian HealthCare, 8255 South Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44512. Applications can be found at the top, right of this page.

Due to continued growth, Meridian HealthCare, a large non-profit integrated healthcare agency with over 280 employees and 13 locations in the Youngstown/Warren, Ohio area, is searching for a Full Time Food Service Worker to work at our residential site.

This position requires availability to work weekends and holidays. Hours will be Saturday and Sunday 9:30a – 5:30p and three days during the week working 9:30a – 5:30p.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepares and cooks meals.
• Maintains the kitchen area and supplies in a clean, safe and sanitary manner, upholding the standards of all federal, state and local licensure/regulations.
• Ensures that appliances (refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, freezer, etc.) are in operable condition.
• Places work orders on all appliances as needed.
• Maintains inventory and submits food/beverage orders to supervisor on a weekly basis.
• Receives menus and orders food for other programs.
• Maintains weekly/monthly food menu according to state/agency standards.
• Completes and provides paperwork to dietician for meal reimbursement.
• Develops programming to improve life skills of clients (cooking programs).
• Reports all unusual incidents and accidents according to agency procedures.

Qualifications:
Must be able to read and write; follow written and verbal instructions; measure and adapt recipes; operate a microwave, stove top and oven; maintain good personal hygiene and kitchen

Benefits:
Free Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Generous paid leave program, employer matched pension plan, wellness program etc.

Application Procedure:
Submit application to humanresources@MeridianHealthCare.net, FAX: (330) 797-9146 or by mail: Attn: HR, Meridian HealthCare, 8255 South Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44512. Applications can be found at the top right hand corner of this page.

Due to continued growth, Meridian HealthCare, a large non-profit integrated healthcare agency with over 280 employees and 13 locations in the Youngstown/Warren, Ohio area, is seeking a Help Desk Technician to join our team.

Benefits:
• Health, Dental, Life, and LTD benefits (at no cost for employee)
• Starting wage based on level of education, licensure, and experience;
• Additional optional benefits: vision, flexible spending account, etc.
• Pension plan with employer match & immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Leave
• Qualified Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Employer

Responsibilities:
• Maintains Agency’s IT ticketing system
• Serves as a help desk operator; receives and responds to telephone calls and tickets from users experiencing computer and application issues. Enters record of action taken to resolve problem in ticketing system
• Monitor Help Desk tickets and process first-in first-out based on priority and escalate to internal staff or external vendor as necessary
• Provide Helpdesk support by responding quickly to resolve issues to the end users satisfaction
• Remotely assist users in various locations
• Assist with setting up computers for new users
• Work on special projects as they arise
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
High school diploma required. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel required. Experience with clinical office flows or Electronic Health Records is a plus. Technical ability to troubleshoot production hardware or software issues is a plus. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Application Procedure:
Submit resume/application to hr@MeridianHealthCare.net, FAX: (330) 797-9148 or by mail: Attn: T. Lattanzio, Meridian HealthCare, 8255 South Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44512. Applications can be obtained at the top right corner of this page.

Due to continued growth, Meridian HealthCare, a large non-profit integrated healthcare agency with over 280 employees and 13 locations in the Youngstown/Warren, Ohio area, is seeking an energetic individual with skills in facilities maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Performs electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and painting repairs and preventive maintenance of Agency property.
• Assists with providing preventative maintenance and upkeep for Agency vehicle fleet.
• Provides locksmith services for facilities.
• Provides input into maintenance, health and safety issues, building and programmatic design of current and upcoming Meridian facilities.
• Acts as the on-call employee for maintenance emergencies; responds to such maintenance emergencies, when needed, on a twenty-four hour per day basis.
• Records and maintains records of all repairs and maintenance actions by facility and unit.
• Assists with ensuring timely unit turnover in the event of vacancy.
• Performs janitorial and/or landscaping work as needed

Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED. Excellent organizational and time management skills are a must. Skills in maintaining and repairing plumbing, electrical, grounds-keeping, carpentry/drywall, and painting a plus.

Application Procedure: Submit application to dgallagher@meridianhealthcare.net, FAX: (330) 797-9146, or by mail: ATTN: D. Gallagher, Meridian HealthCare, 8255 South Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44512. Applications can be found at the top right hand corner of this page.

Due to continued growth, Meridian HealthCare, a large non-profit integrated healthcare agency with over 280 employees and 13 locations in the Youngstown/Austintown and Warren, Ohio area, is searching for an energetic, detail oriented Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities and Duties:
• Maintains clinical competence and sufficient job knowledge to assist in performing all Medical Office functions.
• Assists the physician as needed, including rooming clients and providing proper paperwork and documents.
• Assists with on-site physicals, immunizations, drug screens, and additional testing when scheduled.
• Consults with the Physician, Nurses, and Medical Services Manager regarding judgments and effective decisions related to patient care.
• Performs special procedures such as electrocardiograms, TB skin testing, dressing changes, eye distance exams, vital signs, audiograms, and all physical related testing.
• Performs urine pregnancy testing, urinalysis, urine drug screens, breathalyzers, and other tests as necessary and as directed by the physician or Medical Office Manager.
• Collaborates with staff to afford a team approach to client care promoting continuity and unified goal setting.
• Maintains cleanliness and stocks needed supplies of all exam rooms.
• Communicates effectively with clients, staff, physicians and visitors.
• Charts results of all testing, communications, medication, and all relevant information regarding patient care.
• Assists in creating and maintaining patient files, charts, and follow-ups on an ongoing basis.
• Places phone calls to convey physician information for referral, i.e., specialist, verbal orders for prescriptions, pre-authorizations, and related communications.

Qualifications: Medical Assistant education and/or experience required. Electronic Medical Records experience a plus. Physician’s office experience preferred. Must have good communication skills and be able to multi-task.

Benefits: Free Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Generous paid leave program, employer matched pension plan, professional training series and wellness program for all employees.

Application Procedure: Submit application to amanda_noca@MeridianHealthCare.net, FAX: (330) 797-9501 or by mail: Attn: A. Noca, Meridian HealthCare, 527 N Meridian Road, Youngstown, OH 44509. Applications can be obtained at the top of this page.

Meridian HealthCare, a large non-profit integrated healthcare agency with over 280 employees and 13 locations in the Youngstown/Warren, Ohio area, is searching for a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist to work in our Boardman office.

Responsibilities and Duties:
• Performs initial charge review to determine appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes to be used.
• Accurately assign CPT and ICD-10 coding to services provided.
• Enters services into billing software.
• Data entry of patient info.
• Assists with follow-up on Medicaid, MCO, Medicare, and Third Party claims.
• Monitors and follows up to ensure all services that can be billed are captured and coded for billing.
• Verifies insurance eligibility.
• Assists in all other Accounts Receivables as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Medical Billing required
• Minimum of 2 years’ Coding experience within a primary care practice or hospital required
• Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Publisher) required.
• Strong organizational/interpersonal skills and professional telephone etiquette skills are required.
• Must pay attention to detail, and be able to multi-task.

Benefits:
Free Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Generous paid leave program, employer matched pension plan, professional training series and wellness program for all employees.

Application Procedure:
Submit application to Tarah_Lattanzio@MeridianHealthCare.net or by mail: Attn: T. Lattanzio, Meridian HealthCare, 8255 South Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44512. Applications can be obtained at the top right corner of this page or at 527 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown, OH 44509.

Due to continued growth, Meridian HealthCare, a large non-profit integrated healthcare agency with over 280 employees and 13 locations in the Youngstown/Warren, Ohio area, is searching for a Nurse with excellent communication and customer service skills to work in our primary care office.

Responsibilities and Duties:
Nurse
• Performs special procedures such as Electrocardiograms, Venipuncture, Cultures, TB Skin Testing, Urine Pregnancy Testing, Eye Distant Examinations, Audiometer Testing, and Pulmonary Function Studies.
• Assists the physician as needed in the performance of special medical procedures.
• Provides home-going medications as directed by the physician.
• Provides patient education and health teaching relative to patient care, as directed by the Physician.
• Performs Vital Signs, Medical Histories and Nursing Assessments.
• Maintains CPR/First Aid Certification, Blood borne Pathogen Exposure/Chemical Hygiene Training, and CEU’s.

Qualifications:
Current Ohio L.P.N. Nursing License and Ohio Pharmacology License required. C.P.R. Certification or willing to complete certification required. Knowledge of Chemical Dependency preferred.

Benefits:
Free Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Generous paid leave program, employer matched pension plan, wellness program etc.

Application Procedure:
Submit application to humanresources@MeridianHealthCare.net, FAX: (330) 797-9146 or by mail: Attn: HR, Meridian HealthCare, 8255 South Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44512. Applications can be obtained at the top of this page.

Due to continued growth, Meridian HealthCare is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. The selected Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide psychiatric evaluation and medication management for patients in an outpatient setting. Our patients may be typical patients seen in a primary care setting or they may have chemical dependency, emotional or behavioral disturbance and/or other psychiatric diagnoses.

Located in Youngstown and Warren, Ohio, Meridian HealthCare provides integrated healthcare, combining primary health with behavioral health services, in order to treat the whole person in a comfortable, caring environment.

Benefits:
• Health, Dental, Life, and LTD benefits (at no cost for employee)
• Starting wage based on level of education, licensure, and experience;
• Additional optional benefits: vision, flexible spending account, etc.
• Pension plan with employer match & immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Leave
• Qualified Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Employer

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Interview patients about symptoms and complaints, and determine whether a psychiatric disorder has a physiological or emotional basis.
• Diagnose patient conditions and their causes.
• Screen patients for physical illness and analyze explanations for psychiatric illness, such as developmental issues, family dysfunction, genetics, neurological trauma or social or cultural problems.
• Assessment of risk factors for mental illness
• Provide a range of therapies to patients in care.
• Monitor patients use while on medications and document treatment results.
• Intervene with therapy or medication for patients experiencing a mental crisis.
• Track patient progress and report their results to doctors, including psychiatrists and psychologists.
• Work with other medical professionals to evaluate or change treatment plans.

Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Nursing and completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program; Current licensure and Certificate of Authority to practice as a nurse practitioner in the state of Ohio; FNP certification preferred. In addition to the above qualifications, all candidates should meet the following:

• BLS & ACLS certification
• 2+ years’ experience in family practice environment preferred
• Excellent communication skills and customer service skill
• Ability to work independently, but also able to collaborate effectively with other staff members to provide quality patient care
• Behavioral health experience desirable

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Submit application to Tarah_Lattanzio@MeridianHealthCare.net, FAX: (330) 797-9146 or by mail: Attn: T.Lattanzio, Meridian HealthCare, 8255 South Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44512. Applications can be obtained at the top right section of this page.