Is Altru a member of the Mayo Clinic care network?
We are a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network . Altru Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more or to request a copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Eligibility policy at no charge, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at hrhelpdesk@altru.org or 701.780.5107.
Why choose Altru Health System?
Altru Health System is dedicated to bringing the best care possible to every patient in our service area. We build strong relationships with local and regional health care partners to create an excellent patient experience. Altru’s One Call Transfer Center nurses are here to help you transfer patients.
How do I contact Altru regional outpatient care?
By coordinating outpatient care through our centralized Regional Care Coordinator, we've simplified outpatient care transitions. Please call, 877.247.7745. Learn more about Altru’s Regional Outpatient Care Coordination. Altru Regional EMS will work with you to meet the needs in your community. Class schedules and location may be customized.
Does Altru offer dental coverage?
If you choose, Altru offers dental coverage through the Delta Dental plan. This plan covers 100 percent of most diagnostic and preventive care services, 80 percent of basic services and 50 percent of major procedures and orthodontic services based on the $1,000 allowed amount.
What is Altru Health System?
Altru Health System is dedicated to bringing the best care possible to every patient in our service area. We build strong relationships with local and regional health care partners to create an excellent patient experience.
What is an altru regional EMS?
Altru Regional EMS will work with you to meet the needs in your community. Class schedules and location may be customized. Practice your skills with quality equipment and experienced instructors. They enhance the learning environment with years of personal experience. Altru's Regional EMS programs have a high pass rate on initial and refresher exams. Altru Health System EMS staff act as an ongoing resource for area EMS agencies creating a valuable network of front line responders.
What is Altru's priority?
Providing convenient and continuous medical services to our regional partners is a priority for Altru. By coordinating outpatient care through our centralized Regional Care Coordinator, we've simplified outpatient care transitions.
How many people are in Altru Health System?
Altru Health System is a community of over 3,500 health professionals and support staff, and we’ve been committed to caring for our region for more than 130 years. Serving over 230,000 residents in northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota, we offer a wide array of services to meet the needs of community members of all ages and levels of health.
What is our care?
Our Care: We provide quality care that is demonstrated to achieve the best results for patients.
Is Mayo Clinic affiliated with Altru?
In 2011, we became the first affiliate member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. Through this collaboration, our patients have access to the knowledge and research of Mayo Clinic experts. Our clinical integration enables Altru providers to consult with Mayo Clinic specialists, giving our patients convenient access to world-class care and innovative research while they remain close to home for their care. Together, we share a common mission to improve the delivery of healthcare through high quality, data-driven, evidence-based healthcare.
Telepharmacy
Telepharmacy provides hospital pharmacy resources and professional support to networking Critical Access Hospitals within our region. Assuring 24/7 pharmacist coverage, Altru Hospital Pharmacy will offer pharmacist oversight of medication orders via use of video-conferencing systems between Altru and rural hospitals.
Teleradiology
Teleradiology is a means of electronically transmitting radiographic patient images and consultative text from one location to another. With electronic transfer data, patient care is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Sharing information efficiently between care providers enhances patient experience and continuity of care.
What is Altru and Medica?
Altru and Medica have created a unique network that delivers quality care, patient satisfaction and lower costs. Altru & You with Medica provides access to more than 40 primary care clinics and 17 hospitals in Northeastern North Dakota and Northwestern Minnesota. The plan designed for Altru employees is unique to us. Our self-funded medical coverage helps you and your family maintain your well-being.
What is the benefits of Altru?
One of the largest healthcare systems in all of northeastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota, Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401 (k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO) and Altru business discounts throughout the region.
What is an Altru 401(k)?
The Altru Health System 401 (k) Plan provides you with the tools and flexibility you need to retire comfortably and securely. For those employees who are in a Full or Part-time position and have completed one month of service, Altru offers a 401 (k) Plan with an automatic 4% employer contribution. You decide how to invest the assets in your account. The Altru Health System 401 (k) Plan offers a selection of investment options for you to choose from.
Does Altru have a vision plan?
Altru employees also have access to a materials-only vision plan offered through EyeMed. This voluntary plan allows employees and their dependents additional benefits for eyeglasses and contacts. The exam would still be covered under the medical plan.
What is Altru Health System?
Altru Health System provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to increase opportunities and eliminate barriers to employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process; to access job postings, to apply for a job, for a job interview, for pre-employment testing, or with the onboarding process, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at hrhelpdesk@altru.org or 701.780.5107.
How to contact Altru?
If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply or interview for a position, please contact careers@altru.org or 701.780.5107 .
Is Altru Health System a non profit?
Our physician-led, community-owned, not-for-profit health system serves over 225,000 residents in northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. We are a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network .
Is Altru Health System an Equal Opportunity Employer?
Altru Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more or to request a copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Eligibility policy at no charge, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at hrhelpdesk@altru.org or 701.780.5107. Additionally the following posters are available through the Department of Labor: EEO is the Law Poster & EEO is the Law Poster Supplement
How long does Altru keep my medical records?
Medical records for adult patients are kept until at least the tenth anniversary of the date on which the patient was last treated at any Altru Health System facility.
Who can pick up medical records?
If someone other than the patient will be picking up copies of medical records, please let us know in advance. The person picking up the medical records must bring written authorization from the patient. Personal identification is required for all pickups.