WEST PLAINS, MO – Ozarks Healthcare recently shared updates regarding a healthcare workforce development consortium between the health system, the South Central Career Center (SCCC), and Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), which was funded by the Howell County Commission late last year through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding and the Ozarks Healthcare Foundation.
The consortium recently launched the Inside Track Career Pathways Program, which connects post-secondary students (traditional and non-traditional) to training programs through local universities, colleges, and other training opportunities.
Because Inside Track is the depository of all local healthcare jobs in demand, the result is putting people on the right track to live, get trained, and work here.
Ozarks Healthcare recently hired Sammi Radosevich as the Inside Track Career Pathways Coordinator. Prior to joining Ozarks Healthcare, Radosevich worked at the West Plains School District for ten years, while holding various teaching positions and most recently served as the high school’s online learning instructional coach. Radosevich is part of the coaching staff for the Lady Zizzer Basketball team and resides in the area with her husband, Lance, and three children, Emory, Max, and Maverick.
“Inside Track is a valuable program that allows three large organizations in West Plains to work and grow together,” Radosevich said. “Educating area students about the opportunities that our community offers at MSU-WP and the South Central Career Center is extremely beneficial to the growth of each school, as well as our healthcare system at Ozarks Healthcare. I am very excited to lead Inside Track because I am able to continue my interactions with students and support them through a pivotal part of their life, while also helping Ozarks Healthcare expand its workforce.”
As the Career Pathways Coordinator, Radosevich finds the candidates for the positions and navigates them through the education process and pathway. The final step for the candidates is entering the local healthcare workforce. The beauty of Inside Track is that candidates are supported with scholarships and tuition reimbursement by the communities they will soon care for on the job.
Inside Track contains three different career tracks that are organized into clinical, business, and non-degree or certificate positions. The amount of financial aid is tailored to each position. Aid is awarded throughout the work commitment in annual stipends. Tracks include the following:
Track 1 (Clinical Positions including, but not limited to the following)
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Pharmacy Technician
- Surgical Technician
- Phlebotomist
- Behavioral Health Support
Track 2 (Business Positions including, but not limited to the following)
- Accountant
- Medical Coding Specialist
- Patient Accounts Specialist
Track 3 (Non-Degree or Certificate Positions including, but not limited to the following)
- Biller
- Crisis Stabilization Center Client Support Tech
- Crisis Stabilization Peer Support Specialist
- Cook
- Core Scheduling Specialist
- Environmental Service Aide
- Family Support Provider
- Laundry Aide
- Mailroom Clerk
- Office Assistant
- Registration Clerk
- Bio Med Technician
Candidates are being accepted into the first cohort for Inside Track. Those interested in applying must fill out the online form located at www.OzarksInsideTrack.com. Accepted students will meet with the Inside Track Career Pathways Coordinator and attend regular check-in meetings throughout the program. Upon completion of their education, they will be assisted in securing jobs.
For more information, call 417-505-0038.
