The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Friendship Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C. (Metro’s Red Line).
Seeking medical practice manager with at least three years of experience for supervisory position with growing primary care practice focused on integrating nutrition education and disease prevention into medical care.
About the Barnard Medical Center
Founded by Neal Barnard, MD, president of the nonprofit Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine , the Barnard Medical Center is a new model for medical care that integrates nutrition education and disease prevention into providing top-of-the-line medical care. The Barnard Medical Center takes advantage of years of research conducted by the Physicians Committee research team and other researchers, showing how a new approach to medicine and nutrition could help prevent and reverse serious health problems.
About this Career Opportunity
The Practice Manager is responsible for overseeing the operational effectiveness of the practice in a manner that maximizes the patient experience, staff collaboration and effectiveness, and net revenues. Specifically, the Practice Manager collaborates with the administrative and clinical teams to create and maintain patient care schedules and flows that prioritizes patient access, assures smooth and efficient patient workflows, and optimizes provider utilization. In addition, the Practice Manager is responsible for meeting all governmental regulations and industry requirements and maintaining a team-based and patient-centered medical practice.
Essential Functions
Daily Operations:
Oversee daily practice operations, including appointment scheduling, billing procedures, revenue cycle, security, and occupational health and safety
Support clinicians by maintaining calendars and preparing work schedules
Design, implement, document, and update practice procedures, and partner with leadership to explain and champion organizational policies and procedures
Facilitate team meetings and team building activities
Physical Space, Equipment, and Supplies:
Partner with Office Services to ensure clinic is safe, functional, comfortable, and welcoming for patients and staff
Ensure medical equipment and supplies are in stock and facilitate maintenance of all medical equipment
Establish and oversee relationships with medical equipment and supply vendors
Legal Compliance:
Ensure compliance with governmental regulations and industry requirements, including but not limited to PQRS (Physicians Quality Reporting System), D.C. Department of Health (including Certificate of Need) reporting, HIPAA, OSHA, CMS, and Third-Party Payers
Assure appropriate development and submission of required PCMH metrics to meet and maintain NCQA Level III accreditation
Enforce patient confidentiality at all times, including actively reporting all issues to the other Privacy Officer and the Security Officer
Act as one of two Privacy Officers for the Barnard Medical Center and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and work with the other Privacy Officer and the Security Officer to evaluate and develop policies on a regular basis throughout the year, conduct the annual HIPAA Security Risk Analysis, conduct HIPAA training, attend annual HIPAA officer training, and prepare reports for compliance review
Partner with the Barnard Medical Center’s OSHA vendor, OSHA Safety Officer, Human Resources, and Legal on OSHA compliance.
Patient Care, Satisfaction, and Education:
Evaluate appointment procedures and patient services
Establish patient flow procedures and monitor for overall efficiency
Enforce patient confidentiality at all times
Review and address patient survey comments
Resolve escalated patient satisfaction issues
Coordinate all IT/Electronic Health Records actions
Work with the EHE program to ensure program and patient satisfaction
Partner with Communications, Publications, and Fulfillment on the production of patient brochures, newsletters, and other correspondence
In coordination with Nutrition, help design and execute classes and support events
Help design recruitment strategies for new patients
Supervision:
Supervise approximately five front office team members and three medical assistants
Strategic Planning:
Plan, organize, and think strategically to ensure alignment between Physicians Committee and Barnard Medical Center goals and objectives
Work with leadership to ensure practice growth (e.g., help develop and implement expanded telehealth practice)
Help implement Patient Center Medical Home and Accountable Care organization programs within the practice
Manage and prepare yearly budget
Assist Medical Director with hiring clinical staff as needed
Partner with Medical Director and Human Resources to schedule rotations with clinicians-in-training
Run various monthly reports
Remain current in health care trends
Other:
Support outreach efforts on behalf of the Physicians Committee and the Barnard Medical Center by helping plan and/or execute on-site and local events
Other duties as needed or assigned
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for a team-oriented professional with at least three years of experience managing a medical practice, ideally internal or family medicine.
Successful candidates will have demonstrated success with:
Overseeing the operational effectiveness of a medical practice in a manner that maximizes the patient experience, staff collaboration and effectiveness, and net revenues
Providing excellent customer service to patients in person and via phone
Supervision
Experience with Athena Health electronic health records is preferred
If you are passionate about nutrition education and disease prevention and would be excited to be a part of a practice that is helping patients make lifestyle changes to maximize their health, we'd like to hear from you today. This is a full-time position at our center located in the Friendship Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C. (Metro’s Red Line).
How to Apply
In your cover letter please describe your work experience, strengths and professional goals as well as your interest in the Barnard Medical Center’s mission to integrate nutrition education into medical care. We look forward to hearing from you! Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.
Seeking medical practice manager with at least three years of experience for supervisory position with growing primary care practice focused on integrating nutrition education and disease prevention into medical care.
About the Barnard Medical Center
Founded by Neal Barnard, MD, president of the nonprofit Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine , the Barnard Medical Center is a new model for medical care that integrates nutrition education and disease prevention into providing top-of-the-line medical care. The Barnard Medical Center takes advantage of years of research conducted by the Physicians Committee research team and other researchers, showing how a new approach to medicine and nutrition could help prevent and reverse serious health problems.
About this Career Opportunity
The Practice Manager is responsible for overseeing the operational effectiveness of the practice in a manner that maximizes the patient experience, staff collaboration and effectiveness, and net revenues. Specifically, the Practice Manager collaborates with the administrative and clinical teams to create and maintain patient care schedules and flows that prioritizes patient access, assures smooth and efficient patient workflows, and optimizes provider utilization. In addition, the Practice Manager is responsible for meeting all governmental regulations and industry requirements and maintaining a team-based and patient-centered medical practice.
Essential Functions
Daily Operations:
Oversee daily practice operations, including appointment scheduling, billing procedures, revenue cycle, security, and occupational health and safety
Support clinicians by maintaining calendars and preparing work schedules
Design, implement, document, and update practice procedures, and partner with leadership to explain and champion organizational policies and procedures
Facilitate team meetings and team building activities
Physical Space, Equipment, and Supplies:
Partner with Office Services to ensure clinic is safe, functional, comfortable, and welcoming for patients and staff
Ensure medical equipment and supplies are in stock and facilitate maintenance of all medical equipment
Establish and oversee relationships with medical equipment and supply vendors
Legal Compliance:
Ensure compliance with governmental regulations and industry requirements, including but not limited to PQRS (Physicians Quality Reporting System), D.C. Department of Health (including Certificate of Need) reporting, HIPAA, OSHA, CMS, and Third-Party Payers
Assure appropriate development and submission of required PCMH metrics to meet and maintain NCQA Level III accreditation
Enforce patient confidentiality at all times, including actively reporting all issues to the other Privacy Officer and the Security Officer
Act as one of two Privacy Officers for the Barnard Medical Center and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and work with the other Privacy Officer and the Security Officer to evaluate and develop policies on a regular basis throughout the year, conduct the annual HIPAA Security Risk Analysis, conduct HIPAA training, attend annual HIPAA officer training, and prepare reports for compliance review
Partner with the Barnard Medical Center’s OSHA vendor, OSHA Safety Officer, Human Resources, and Legal on OSHA compliance.
Patient Care, Satisfaction, and Education:
Evaluate appointment procedures and patient services
Establish patient flow procedures and monitor for overall efficiency
Enforce patient confidentiality at all times
Review and address patient survey comments
Resolve escalated patient satisfaction issues
Coordinate all IT/Electronic Health Records actions
Work with the EHE program to ensure program and patient satisfaction
Partner with Communications, Publications, and Fulfillment on the production of patient brochures, newsletters, and other correspondence
In coordination with Nutrition, help design and execute classes and support events
Help design recruitment strategies for new patients
Supervision:
Supervise approximately five front office team members and three medical assistants
Strategic Planning:
Plan, organize, and think strategically to ensure alignment between Physicians Committee and Barnard Medical Center goals and objectives
Work with leadership to ensure practice growth (e.g., help develop and implement expanded telehealth practice)
Help implement Patient Center Medical Home and Accountable Care organization programs within the practice
Manage and prepare yearly budget
Assist Medical Director with hiring clinical staff as needed
Partner with Medical Director and Human Resources to schedule rotations with clinicians-in-training
Run various monthly reports
Remain current in health care trends
Other:
Support outreach efforts on behalf of the Physicians Committee and the Barnard Medical Center by helping plan and/or execute on-site and local events
Other duties as needed or assigned
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for a team-oriented professional with at least three years of experience managing a medical practice, ideally internal or family medicine.
Successful candidates will have demonstrated success with:
Overseeing the operational effectiveness of a medical practice in a manner that maximizes the patient experience, staff collaboration and effectiveness, and net revenues
Providing excellent customer service to patients in person and via phone
Supervision
Experience with Athena Health electronic health records is preferred
If you are passionate about nutrition education and disease prevention and would be excited to be a part of a practice that is helping patients make lifestyle changes to maximize their health, we'd like to hear from you today. This is a full-time position at our center located in the Friendship Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C. (Metro’s Red Line).
How to Apply
In your cover letter please describe your work experience, strengths and professional goals as well as your interest in the Barnard Medical Center’s mission to integrate nutrition education into medical care. We look forward to hearing from you! Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Washington, DC, USA
Seeking associate with 2-3 years of work experience to facilitate various administrative tasks for on-site, off-site, and online programs to educate health care professionals and the public about the health benefits of a plant-based diet.
About the Physicians Committee
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving and improving human and animal lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. Our vision is to create a healthier world through a new emphasis on plant-based nutrition, and scientific research conducted ethically, without using animals. For more information on the Physicians Committee, visit our YouTube channel , website , and Physicians Committee president Dr. Neal Barnard’s blog .
About the Nutrition Team
Over the past three decades, the Physicians Committee’s nutrition department has achieved many important successes. We’ve contributed to the elimination of the “meat group” in federal nutrition guidelines, carried out clinical research studies that have revolutionized the treatment of diabetes, and provided the scientific foundation for the health benefits of plant-based diets. We aim to propel continued progress through direct patient care, nutrition education, and advocacy.
About this Career Opportunity
The Nutrition Associate will report to our Managing Director of Nutrition. Essential functions will include:
Assist with organizing and facilitating on-site, off-site, and online education programs
Assist with researching and editing for resource materials for public education programs
Support the nutrition department with all administrative tasks including responding to phone and email requests, preparing correspondence, filing, preparing check requests, maintaining spreadsheets and databases, etc.
Interact with the public and represent the Physicians Committee at events with a positive attitude.
Complete other administrative tasks, as needed
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for a highly organized candidate to keep the nutrition department functioning with efficiency. A successful candidate will be able to multitask with team members across the organization to complete administrative tasks with enthusiasm and determination and will be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should also have:
2-3 years of work experience with a focus on prioritization
An understanding of the health benefits of a plant-based diets
Strong correspondence and interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to summarize key issues and activities
A commitment to work in a team environment
Skills in managing multiple projects under deadline with adaptability throughout
Experience with research via online databases
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and ability to travel, when needed
A willingness to represent the Physicians Committee at conferences, meetings, and public events
This is a full-time position located at the Physicians Committee’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. (Friendship Heights on Metro’s Red Line).
The Physicians Committee is an equal-opportunity employer with career opportunities in variety of fields such as preventive medicine, nutrition, toxicology, advocacy, public/government relations, communications, law, publications, and nonprofit administration (fundraising, human resources, office services, information technology, and finance).
How to Apply
We require a cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please share your related experience, professional goals and interest in our mission. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. We look forward to hearing from you!
Seeking associate with 2-3 years of work experience to facilitate various administrative tasks for on-site, off-site, and online programs to educate health care professionals and the public about the health benefits of a plant-based diet.
About the Physicians Committee
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving and improving human and animal lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. Our vision is to create a healthier world through a new emphasis on plant-based nutrition, and scientific research conducted ethically, without using animals. For more information on the Physicians Committee, visit our YouTube channel , website , and Physicians Committee president Dr. Neal Barnard’s blog .
About the Nutrition Team
Over the past three decades, the Physicians Committee’s nutrition department has achieved many important successes. We’ve contributed to the elimination of the “meat group” in federal nutrition guidelines, carried out clinical research studies that have revolutionized the treatment of diabetes, and provided the scientific foundation for the health benefits of plant-based diets. We aim to propel continued progress through direct patient care, nutrition education, and advocacy.
About this Career Opportunity
The Nutrition Associate will report to our Managing Director of Nutrition. Essential functions will include:
Assist with organizing and facilitating on-site, off-site, and online education programs
Assist with researching and editing for resource materials for public education programs
Support the nutrition department with all administrative tasks including responding to phone and email requests, preparing correspondence, filing, preparing check requests, maintaining spreadsheets and databases, etc.
Interact with the public and represent the Physicians Committee at events with a positive attitude.
Complete other administrative tasks, as needed
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for a highly organized candidate to keep the nutrition department functioning with efficiency. A successful candidate will be able to multitask with team members across the organization to complete administrative tasks with enthusiasm and determination and will be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should also have:
2-3 years of work experience with a focus on prioritization
An understanding of the health benefits of a plant-based diets
Strong correspondence and interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to summarize key issues and activities
A commitment to work in a team environment
Skills in managing multiple projects under deadline with adaptability throughout
Experience with research via online databases
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and ability to travel, when needed
A willingness to represent the Physicians Committee at conferences, meetings, and public events
This is a full-time position located at the Physicians Committee’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. (Friendship Heights on Metro’s Red Line).
The Physicians Committee is an equal-opportunity employer with career opportunities in variety of fields such as preventive medicine, nutrition, toxicology, advocacy, public/government relations, communications, law, publications, and nonprofit administration (fundraising, human resources, office services, information technology, and finance).
How to Apply
We require a cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please share your related experience, professional goals and interest in our mission. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. We look forward to hearing from you!
