Team Gallery – Natividad Human Resources

Physicians

At Natividad, we view physicians as the heart of our hospital. Natividad has provided health care to the residents of Monterey County for more than a century. We are the only teaching hospital on the Central Coast, through our affiliation with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Natividad’s Family Medicine Residency Program is postgraduate training for physicians specializing in family medicine – about one-third of graduates remain on the Central Coast to establish a practice.

Our educational programs include a family medicine obstetrics fellowship, a global health fellowship through UCSF, and medical student clerkships in collaboration with Touro and UCSF medical schools. Our culture of learning has opportunities for knowledgeable and experienced physicians to mentor and influence the next generation of physicians. The nurturing and intellectually stimulating environment that encompasses all the educational programs at Natividad attracts diverse physicians from all over the world, which further enhances both the learning and work environment for the residents and physician staff.

Additionally, Natividad is recognized as the only Level II Trauma Center in the tri-county area, allowing us to provide the immediate availability of specialized personnel, equipment, and services to treat the most severe and critical injuries.

If you can see yourself succeeding in an environment like ours, we encourage you to send your CV to our physician liaison at CVReview@natividad.com.

Support Services

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We offer an extraordinary range of non-clinical career possibilities. You will find the same dedication to excellence in our non-clinical departments that exists throughout Natividad. We understand and value the talents of our staff in all areas of the hospital and appreciate the contributions that all members of the Natividad team make to ensure our patients receive the highest quality of patient care possible.

When you join the Natividad team, you become part of our mission to serve. Our teams in the Support Services departments listed below are essential to the care we provide to every patient.

Admitting / Registration

The Admitting Department has opportunities for individuals with excellent customer service skills and knowledge of patient registration, insurance verification and billing. Our team of Patient Services Representatives are critical, as they are the first point of contact for patients seeking treatment as an outpatient in one of our clinics or diagnostic areas, or 24/7 through the Emergency Department.

Contracts Management

Our Contracts Department is charged with managing all services agreements/contracts at Natividad. Working directly with vendors, Natividad management, and County Counsel, this challenging role provides individuals with the opportunity to utilize their communication and analytical skills to meet the organization’s needs for essential goods and services.

Dietary / Food Services

The Dietary Department has opportunities for Food Service Workers and Cooks with knowledge of safe food handling practices to utilize or enhance their culinary skills while providing quality meals to patients and staff. Our Team of Registered Dietitians and Dietary Aides also ensures that our patients receive meals in accordance with their individual dietary plans or restrictions.

Engineering

The Engineering Department has opportunities for individuals with knowledge of general maintenance & repair to keep our physical plant running smoothly. Our team of Hospital Maintenance Mechanics handle all preventive maintenance tasks with additional challenges of HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing needs in the hospital setting.

Environmental Services / Housekeeping

The Environmental Services Department has opportunities for individuals with knowledge of cleanliness and sanitary requirements within a hospital setting. Our team of Hospital Environmental Services Aides are essential for maintaining a clean and healthy healing environment for our patients and visitors.

Finance / General Accounting

The Finance Department has opportunities for individuals with a strong foundation of financial principles and familiarity with healthcare regulations. Our Finance Team ensures the financial operations facilitate the organization’s stability, enabling the delivery of continuous high-quality healthcare services to the community.

Financial Counseling

The Financial Counseling Department has opportunities for individuals with knowledge of public and private health programs to assist patients with navigating the financial side of their care. Our team of Patient Financial Services Representatives & Health Education Assistants are focused on health equity for all patients and participate in outreach events to ensure that the community is provided with all the resources needed to receive care. In addition, they work on-site to provide patients with flexibility to apply to the programs before, during or following their medical services.

Information Technology

Our IT Department has opportunities for individuals with knowledge of information systems and software applications to apply their skills across a broad healthcare platform. Our hospital services are dependent on your specialized knowledge to ensure accurate recordkeeping as well as privacy and security in all the organization’s systems.

IT Informatics

Our Nursing Informatics Team adds significant value to the organization by integrating nursing science with information management and analytical sciences, leading to improved patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and compliance with regulatory standards. Nurse Informaticists act as a bridge between clinical staff and IT professionals, facilitating communication and collaboration to ensure that technological solutions meet clinical needs. As part of our Team, you will use data and technology to enhance patient care quality and safety through innovation and implementation of new technologies and systems, ensuring that these tools meet clinical needs and enhance patient care.

Interpreter Services

A Hospital Medical Interpreter in the Interpreter Services Department is a rewarding and exciting career in healthcare. Providing access to communication that bridges the language gap between patients and providers positively impacts the quality of care. This fulfilling role provides a new experience every day for you to use your compassionate people skills and learn & grow as an individual.

Patient Financial Services

The Patient Financial Services Department has opportunities for Patient Financial Services Specialists to work with patients regarding their billing and insurance claims, as well as verification and submission of claims to insurance companies. Hospital billing and collections is a specialized area where you will utilize your compassionate people skills and find opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Social Services

The Social Services Department has opportunities for Medical Social Workers to apply their knowledge and skills to assist the care team in providing the appropriate resources and connections for patients, allowing them to focus on their recovery.

Telecommunications

The Telecommunications Department has opportunities for customer service driven individuals with the ability to multitask while answering and dispatching incoming calls and responding to alarms/codes in a fast-paced environment. Our team of Hospital Communications Operators are the main point of contact for all customers and staff when calling in need of information, transfer, or for critical emergency response.

Nursing

Welcome to Natividad Nursing.

Natividad Nursing has a long history of professional excellence in the provision of care to our community through interprofessional collaboration and a shared vision that includes offering accessible, high quality and high value health care services.

Natividad nurses are on the frontline of ensuring patient safety and quality outcomes. They form the backbone of our organization, enjoying an environment that promotes both patient advocacy and practice autonomy.

Nurses at Natividad find a wealth of opportunity across the system including both inpatient and outpatient opportunities to expand knowledge and promote professional growth. At Natividad, we believe that professional advancement requires the promotion of new knowledge through research and education. Professional and educational growth opportunities are available including a variety of career paths from staff nurse to advanced practice nurse.

I encourage you to explore the Natividad Nursing section of our website and take this opportunity to discover the positive benefits of joining our team.

Nancy A. Buscher, RN, DNP, NEA-BC
Chief Nursing Officer

Ancillary

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Welcome to Natividad! We’re excited to welcome Allied Health Professionals to explore the diverse career opportunities available within our organization. Our dynamic culture prioritizes continuous learning and fosters collaboration, ensuring ample opportunities for professional growth and skill development.

Whether your expertise lies in therapeutic interventions or diagnostic services, Natividad provides a conducive setting for you to excel and thrive. We invite you to join our team and discover how you can contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional patient care. Consider one of these roles for your career at Natividad:

Admitting / Registration

The Admitting Department has opportunities for individuals with excellent customer service skills and knowledge of patient registration, insurance verification and billing. Our team of Patient Services Representatives are critical, as they are the first point of contact for patients seeking treatment as an outpatient in one of our clinics or diagnostic areas, or 24/7 through the Emergency Department.

Respiratory Therapy

Our Cardiopulmonary Services Department has the latest supplies and equipment in Respiratory Care for treating all patients including Trauma, Critical Care, and our Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Our team provides treatment and education to patients on inpatient units, including our award-winning Sam Karas Acute Rehabilitation Unit, and in our newly established outpatient Pulmonology Clinic. Natividad offers a team-oriented, exciting learning environment with the opportunity to further develop your clinical skills and excel in your career.

Diagnostic Imaging

Our Diagnostic Imaging Department uses various imaging technologies, such as X-ray, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound to aid providers with diagnosing and monitoring patients’ medical conditions. As a teaching facility with a Family Medicine Residency Program, and the County’s only Trauma Center, staff have every opportunity to achieve their professional growth goals. Natividad has invested in a brand-new fleet of radiology equipment, including two Siemens 128 CT Scanners, a Siemens 3T MRI, a Symbia Entevo Excel Spect CT, three new Samsung GM85 40kW Portable X-ray Units, and a Siemens Artis Q Monoplane for Interventional Radiology. Our state-of-the-art equipment allows our staff to be at the forefront of our field. We also provide training opportunities in CT and MRI, and a variety of shifts to meet your work-life balance needs.

Laboratory

The Natividad Laboratory offers you the chance to work with the latest state-of-the-art instruments in all areas of the lab, such as: Transfusion Service, Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Coagulation and Microbiology. Employees are provided with training in order to acquire the knowledge and skills they need to contribute to saving lives and providing our patients with high quality care.

Therapy Services

Our Therapy Services Department is the leader in best practices and cutting edge research of physical/occupational/speech therapy, providing care to trauma patients with early mobility and making a difference in the patient’s experience. By providing such high-quality care, patients are mobilized quickly and have shorter stays in the hospital. Our therapeutic interventions help patients recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and improve their quality of life. Natividad’s positive teaching environment fosters teamwork across disciplines and allows opportunities to learn, grow and be challenged in an exciting, high paced setting.