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Logan County Department of Public Health JOB POSTING Position: Home Health Nurse The Logan County Department of Public Health is accepting applications for a Registered Nurse to serve as a Home Health Nurse. This is a full-time position that requires at least two years of recent nursing experience and good assessment and communication skills. Work hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday with a rotating weekend on-call requirement. Benefits include health insurance, paid vacation, sick time, and 13 holidays. Applicants must be dependable, enthusiastic and have a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. For more information, contact the Logan County Department of Public Health at 217-735-2317. To apply, complete an application at the LCDPH at 109 3rd St., Lincoln, IL 62656. Or, you may fax or email your resume and cover letter to 217-732-6943 or info@lcdph.org. 1 day 6 hours ago.
Logan County Department of Public Health JOB POSTING Position: Home Health Nurse Date Posted: September 14, 2016 The Logan County Department of Public Health is accepting applications for a Registered Nurse to serve as a Home Health Nurse. This is a full-time position that requires at least two years of recent nursing experience and good assessment and communication skills. Work hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday with a rotating weekend on-call requirement. Benefits include health insurance, paid vacation, sick time, and 13 holidays. Applicants must be dependable, enthusiastic and have a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. For more information, contact the Logan County Department of Public Health at 217-735-2317. To apply, complete an application at the LCDPH at 109 3rd St., Lincoln, IL 62656. Or, you may fax or email your resume and cover letter to 217-732-6943 or info@lcdph.org. 2 weeks 15 hours ago.
Logan County Department of Public Health HEALTH DEPARTMEMT TO OFFER CPR CERTIFICATION The Logan County Department of Public Health is holding a CPR class on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 from 5pm-9pm. The cost for the class is $40 per person. If you would like to enroll or are interested in more information, contact Kara Davis at 217-735-2317. 3 weeks 2 days ago.
Logan County Department of Public Health Flu Shots are here! We offer high dose(for those 65 and up), regular flu(for those 3 and up) and pediatirc flu(for those 6 months-3 years)! Support your local health department and get yours today! 4 weeks 1 hour ago.
Logan County Department of Public Health JOB POSTING Position: Full-Time Home Health Billing Coder The Logan County Department of Public Health is accepting applicants for the full-time position of a Billing Coder for the Home Health division. The position requires a high-school diploma or GED and previous medical billing experience in Home Health with an emphasis on Medicare and commercial payers. The successful candidate must have a strong knowledge of Home Health coding including ICD-10 and CPT medical billing codes. In addition, the candidate must have strong computer skills including Word, Excel and electronic billing systems. This position requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written), attention to detail, organizational and time management skills. The candidate must also have the ability to comply with regulations, standards and procedures in addition to maintaining effective working relations with patients, physicians, clients and staff. The Billing Coder is responsible for accurately coding of all Home Health claims using ICD-10 CM codes including admission, resumption of care and recertification. Additional responsibilities include following of coding guidelines and assurance of compliance with federal and state regulations, accurate coding of ICD-10 CM diagnosis codes and HCPCs & CPT on all procedures and services performed. In addition, the candidate must be able to assure that records reflect compliance with medical necessity, supports initial visit data, describes patient assessment and supports selected coding. The candidate must also audit records to assure proper submission of services prior to billing a claim. Attendance of any seminars or continuing education programs may be necessary to keep current in the field. Other duties may include, but are not limited to, filing, copying, word processing, answering and channeling of calls, general office duties and other duties as assigned. This position is available immediately. Candidates must be dependable, enthusiastic and have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Benefits include health insurance, paid vacation, sick time and holidays. If interested, complete an application at the Logan County Department of Public Health, 109 Third Street, Lincoln, Illinois 62656. For more information contact the Logan County Department of Public Health at 217/735-2317. You may fax or e-mail your resume and cover letter to 217/732-6943 or info@lcdph.org. Logan County Department of Public Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring of employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. 1 month 1 week ago.
Logan County Department of Public Health Surplus Equipment for Auction The Logan County Department of Public Health (LCDPH) is accepting sealed bids for the following surplus item: • 1992 C1500 Pickup, 2WD, 4.3 liter Vortec V6 engine, fuel injection, automatic, 171,400 miles. Bids will be accepted through Thursday, September 1, 2016 until 4:30pm. The bids will be opened at the LCDPH at 2pm on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. The public is welcome to attend. The truck may be inspected at 109 3rd St., Lincoln, IL. Please schedule an inspection time with the department in advance by calling 217-735-2317. 1 month 3 weeks ago.
Logan County Department of Public Health Immunizations Are Not Just For Kids SPRINGFIELD – Many parents are preparing their children to head back to school, which includes making sure they have all their needed immunizations. And while immunization is one of the most important things parents can do to protect their children from serious diseases, during National Immunization Awareness Month this August, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) would also like to remind those parents and others that immunizations are important for people of all ages. “The need for vaccines does not end in childhood. Immunizations are recommended throughout our lives based on age, lifestyle, occupation, travel destinations, medical conditions, and vaccines received in the past,” said IDPH Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. “Immunization not only protects the person receiving the vaccine, but also helps prevent the spread of disease, especially to those who are most vulnerable, such as infants, the elderly, and those with chronic conditions and weakened immune systems. I encourage all adults to check their immunization status during National Immunization Awareness Month and talk with their health care provider.” All adults, including pregnant women, should get the influenza (flu) vaccine each year to protect against seasonal flu. Every adult should have one dose of Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis or whooping cough) if they did not get Tdap as a teen, and then get the Td (tetanus and diphtheria) booster vaccine every 10 years. In addition, pregnant women are recommended to get the Tdap vaccine each time they are pregnant, preferably at 27 through 36 weeks. Adults 60 years and older are recommended to receive the shingles vaccine and adults 65 and older are recommended to receive one or more pneumococcal vaccines. Some adults younger than 65 years with certain high-risk conditions are also recommended to receive one or more pneumococcal vaccinations. Adults may need other vaccines – such as hepatitis A, hepatitis B and HPV. -more- National Immunization Awareness Month/ Page 2 Changes to school immunization requirements for the 2016-2017 school year require all kindergartners to show proof of four polio immunizations. Additionally, students entering all grades except three, five, and 12 must show proof of two doses of varicella, and students entering grades six, seven, and 12 are required to be immunized for meningococcal. The State of Illinois requires vaccinations to protect children from a variety of diseases before they can enter school. For school entrance, students must show proof of diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, haemophilus influenza type b, hepatitis b, and varicella, as well as pneumococcal and now meningococcal (depending on age) vaccinations. For more information about immunizations, including vaccination schedules for infants, children, teens and adults, visit http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/prevention-wellness/immunization. Immunizations, also known as vaccines are one of our greatest defenses against many serious illnesses. The Illinois Department of Public Health’s (IDPH) Immunization Section conducts programs and initiatives designed to make sure each child in your family has up-to-date immunizations. Keep yourself… Immunization | IDPH 1 month 3 weeks ago.
Logan County Department of Public Health Travel Update –Zika virus cases in Florida linked to local mosquito transmission SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) echoes CDC’s recent recommendation that pregnant women avoid travel to an area in Miami, Florida, because of the risk of Zika virus. This recommendation comes after the Florida Department of Health identified that Zika virus is being spread by mosquitoes in Wynwood, an area in one neighborhood of Miami. CDC recently announced that pregnant women should not travel to this area and has issued new guidance for people who traveled to this area any time after June 15, 2016. This date represents the earliest time symptoms can start and the maximum 2-week incubation period for Zika virus. CDC recommends that visitors to areas with Zika virus take special health precautions, particularly for pregnant women, their sexual partners, and individuals who may become pregnant. Zika virus has been linked to birth defects, including microcephaly. “We know that Miami is a popular travel destination for Illinoisans and we urge all residents to follow updated CDC recommendations, given that it is now possible to contract Zika virus in the United States,” said IDPH Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. “We want to make sure that people traveling to the Miami area have the facts so that they can protect themselves from becoming infected.” Recommendations for pregnant wmen and their partners: Pregnant women should not travel to this area. Pregnant women and their partners traveling to this area should follow steps to prevent mosquito bites. Women and men who traveled to this area and who have a pregnant sex partner should use condoms or other barriers to prevent infection every time they have sex or not have sex during the pregnancy. Pregnant women who frequently travel to this area should be tested in the first and second trimester of pregnancy. Pregnant women with possible Zika virus exposure and signs or symptoms of Zika virus should be tested for Zika virus. Pregnant women who traveled to or had unprotected sex with a partner that traveled to or lives in this area should talk to their health care provider and should be tested for Zika virus. 1 month 4 weeks ago.
Logan County Department of Public Health shared a link. Information on extreme heat. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness|Extreme Heat 2 months 1 week ago.
Logan County Department of Public Health JOB POSTING Position: Emergency Response Coordinator/Health Educator Develops and implements the department’s Emergency Response Plan. Collects, analyzes, and presents community health data to discern the county’s primary health problems and resources. The incumbent will coordinate the work of the health department staff in carrying out planning and the delivery of bioterrorism vaccination or SNS clinics, coordinating with regional IDPH staff for the Springfield Region. Writes key components of the community health plan and emergency response plan. Coordinates the quarterly preparedness team advisory committee meetings and serves as a contact person. Attends and represents the department at the Logan County Local Emergency Preparedness Council (LEPC) meetings. Reviews federal documents to assure that the county is in compliance; completes required documentation. Writes and/or edits policies, procedures, and protocols as needed. Health education duties include program planning, presentations, material development, grant application and grant program coordination. The health educator carries out general education activities in the area of preventive health in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and grant funded programs. A Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health, community health, health education, or a related field is required. CHES certification is preferred. The preferred candidate should have a background in the field of health education and/or emergency response coordination or a combination of education and experience that would provide the above knowledge and skills to successfully perform the necessary duties. The position requires excellent oral and written communication skills; self-direction with the ability to work with little supervision; have good organizational skills; flexibility and cooperation in fulfilling role obligation. Candidates must also be dependable, enthusiastic and have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Familiarity with Microsoft Office products preferred. For more information contact the Logan County Department of Public Health at 217/735-2317. To apply, complete an application at the Logan County Health Department, 109 Third Street, Lincoln, Illinois 62656 or you may fax or e-mail your resume and cover letter to 217/732-6943 or info@lcdph.org. Logan County Department of Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 2 months 2 weeks ago.

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