CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITIES INC

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) - CIFC Health's Women's Health Department is seeking a part-time or full-time, compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team. Y ou will work alongside the doctors, nurse practitioners and other healthcare professionals to provide the highest standard of care to our patients. Responsibilities within LPN License: - LPNs gather information to be used by providers in assessment and patient care. - LPNs administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers - LPNs monitor and record vital signs, medical history and symptoms - LPNs assist with physical exams and medical procedures as needed and within licensure - LPNs provide education to patients and families on healthcare topics - LPNs maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care - LPNs collaborate with school nurses, WIC colleagues, DCF and other medical departments as needed. Completes paperwork needed by...

CIFC Health a program of Connecticut Institute For Commmunities, Inc. (CIFC) is seeking to hire a full or part-time highly motivated and compassionate Pediatrician to join our team.  As a community health Pediatrician, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive primary care services to infants, children, and adolescents in our community. You will work with a team of healthcare professionals in a fast-past environment to provide the best care possible to our patients. Responsibilities: - Provide comprehensive primary care services to infants, children, and adolescents - Conduct well-child visits, sick visits, and follow-up visits - Develop and implement treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic conditions - Monitor and manage patient medications and referrals to specialists - Educate patients and their families on preventative care and healthy lifestyle choices - Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care - Collaborate with...

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) Center seeks a full-time (1.0 FTE) temporary to permanent Medical Billing Specialist. High volume, community health center Billing Department position will perform manual and electronic billing to all insurances and patient statements, using computerized patient management billing software. This position is responsible for acquiring information for claims processing and posting payments and EOB denials. To assure timely reimbursement to the Center and manage the accounts receivable, the Specialist will review and research past due accounts, follow-up on unpaid claims and re-bill if necessary, and make calls to insurers on unpaid accounts. Communication with patients and assisting with other Center administrative duties may be required occasionally. Essential Job Responsibilities: 1. Responsible for working with colleagues (ie: providers, front desk) to resolve all denials. 2. Responsible for understanding computerized billing...

Greater Norwalk Head Start / Early Learning Program seeks full-time Early Childhood Education Teacher. This position serves as the Lead Teacher in a classroom of 16 to 20 Head Start / Preschool (3–5-year-old) children. The position is responsible for the planning and implementing of classroom and related activities for preschool children. This position is the indirect supervisor of an Assistant Teacher and a Classroom Aid (CDA Specialist). This position is chiefly responsible for the following core functions of the Head Start program and performs other tasks as needed: Summary: Planning (20%) Program Implementation (50%) Family Partnerships (10%) Communication and Service Coordination (5%) Record Keeping and Recording (5%) Ongoing Monitoring and Self-Assessment (5%) Supervision and Human Resources (5%) Essential Job Responsibilities: Planning Ensure the written curriculum includes: goals for children’s development and learning; the experiences through which...

CIFC Health a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), a project of Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC), seeks a full-time Pediatric Nurse Manager / Registered Nurse (RN). The RN in collaboration with the Chief of Pediatrics would supervise the Clinical support staff (RNs, LPNs, Lead Medical Assistant and Medical Assistants), works directly with clinicians, within the scope of RN licensure, to facilitate quality patient communication and care, and efficient patient flow to the Pediatric patients of the Health Center. The Nurse Manager administers, directs and coordinates all activities relating to the operation of the Pediatric Department including the coordination of the scheduling for all nursing and clinical support staff, including after hours and weekend coverage. The Nurse Manager recruits, interviews, trains, mentors, counsels and completes staff evaluations. 1. Provides daily direction and supervision of the clinical support staff as per the above....

Greater Norwalk Head Start / Early Learning Program seeks full-time Early Childhood Education Teacher. This position serves as the Lead Teacher in a classroom of 16 to 20 Head Start / Preschool (3–5-year-old) children. The position is responsible for the planning and implementing of classroom and related activities for preschool children. This position is the indirect supervisor of an Assistant Teacher and a Classroom Aid (CDA Specialist). This position is chiefly responsible for the following core functions of the Head Start program and performs other tasks as needed: Summary: Planning (20%) Program Implementation (50%) Family Partnerships (10%) Communication and Service Coordination (5%) Record Keeping and Recording (5%) Ongoing Monitoring and Self-Assessment (5%) Supervision and Human Resources (5%) Essential Job Responsibilities: Planning Ensure the written curriculum includes: goals for children’s development and learning; the experiences through which...