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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.

Medical Office Assistant - Seeking customer service professional with two or more years of work experience to perform customer service and administrative tasks in a primary care medical center that integrates plant-based nutrition education into medical care. About the Barnard Medical Center Founded by Neal Barnard, M.D., president of the nonprofit Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine , the Barnard Medical Center is a new model for medical care that integrates plant-based 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 We are looking for an enthusiastic Medical Office Assistant to join our team. This position will involve performing a complete range of customer service and administrative tasks in a primary care medical center. This is a full-time position located at the Barnard Medical Center in Washington, D.C. (on Metro’s Red Line in Friendship Heights). Who We’re Looking For We are looking for a dedicated team player who will tackle his or her work with professionalism, a positive attitude, and with the utmost respect for our patients. Successful candidates will possess: Two or more years of experience in medical office, administrative, or customer service position Exceptional customer service and strong interpersonal skills Strong Microsoft Office and electronic record-keeping skills A demonstrated interest in plant-based (vegan) nutrition and disease prevention Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed An undergraduate degree is preferred Experience or interest in medical billing is a plus If you share these qualities, are passionate about the Barnard Medical Center's unique approach to primary care, 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. How to Apply In your cover letter please describe your prior work experience, your strengths, and your interest in integrating plant-based nutrition education into medical care. We look forward to hearing from you! Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.  

Washington, D.C., nonprofit organization seeks entry-level fundraising professional who is passionate about our mission to save human and animal lives.   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. We invite you to visit our YouTube channel , our website , and Physicians Committee president Dr. Neal Barnard’s blog . About the Development Team Our Development team supports the Physicians Committee’s programs and campaigns by managing the fundraising channels of events, major gifts, annual giving, grants, and planned giving. We share the values of being donor-centric, demonstrating passion for the Physicians Committee mission, fostering cooperation, developing results-driven priorities, and acting with innovation. About this Career Opportunity The Physicians Committee is looking for a Membership Associate to provide development and administrative support to the Director of Annual Giving and to the overall department as needed. The Membership Associate will become familiar with each of our fundraising channels and assist in keeping the direct mail program running. Specific duties include: Responding to inquiries from existing and prospective members and donors Updating membership records and other prospect lists Managing “high-touch” acknowledgements and other in-house departmental mailings Assisting with direct response marketing Sorting development mail Making donor thank-you calls Coordinating member birthday cards Coordinating department meetings Cross-training on other membership tasks and serving as a back-up to other Development team members during any absences This is a full-time position located at the Physicians Committee’s headquarters in Washington, D.C (Friendship Heights on Metro’s Red Line). Who We’re Looking For We are looking for a creative multitasker with a can-do attitude, a customer-service mentality, and excellent communication skills. A demonstrated interest in our mission and in the field of fundraising is required. Experience working in a nonprofit setting is a plus, but is not required. How to Apply We require a cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please tell us about your work experience, your interest in our mission and in the field of fundraising, and your professional goals. We look forward to hearing from you! Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.  

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!    

PETA is looking for an analytically minded researcher who has a passion for animal rights. This position involves conducting research on a wide variety of animal rights topics, applying critical thinking skills, and preparing analyses for review by departments within PETA. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of research experience and a thorough knowledge of animal rights issues. If you have a firm grasp on the scientific method and a desire to help further the animal rights movement, apply today!      Position Objective: To conduct research projects in order to help promote the goals of the organization   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Ensure factual accuracy and sourcing for a variety of projects related to PETA's campaign work • Consult with the information officer and others regarding research needs •Prepare analyses for review • Maintain accurate and up-to-date files for PETA projects • Draft correspondence and respond to inquiries and requests • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor   Requirements: • Degree in a related field or equivalent experience • Minimum of two years of research experience • Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns • Demonstrated exceptional written and verbal communication skills • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment • Proven ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines • Adherence to a vegan lifestyle • Demonstrated support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues • Commitment to the objectives of the organization

Position Objectives: As the Gift Planning Stewardship Coordinator, you will have a unique opportunity to steward and connect with some of PETA’s most important members to strengthen and advance long-term relationships. You will support the philanthropic specialists and assist with special projects and member outreach.   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Facilitate the work of the philanthropic specialists through direct support • Articulate PETA's objectives as well as details about specific PETA programs to PETA's Augustus Club members and planned-giving prospects • Respond to select inquiries and requests for assistance from PETA's Augustus Club members and planned-giving prospects • Discern and document pertinent information about PETA's planned-giving members for the purpose of enhancing member profiles • Perform detailed data entry of PETA donor information and use database systems to generate reports • Remain current on estate-planning practices as well as fundraising and stewardship techniques used in the nonprofit sector by actively participating in professional development • Assist with hosting visiting PETA planned-giving members and represent PETA in a professional capacity at fundraising and other events • Assist with the preparation of mailings and e-mails to PETA's planned-giving members • Propose improvements in PETA member communication • Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor   Qualifications: • College degree or equivalent fundraising experience • Minimum of one year of experience in an office setting • Experience with fundraising software or similar database systems and Windows operating systems • Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail • Demonstrated ability to prepare professional business communications • Ability to interact with PETA donors in a professional and personable manner • Demonstrated thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns • Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills • Proven ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously • Proven ability to take initiative, work independently, and use discretion in confidential matters • Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times • Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. • Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle • Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid U.S. driver's license, a minimum of three years of driving experience, and a satisfactory driving record • Proven support for PETA's philosophy and ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues • Commitment to the objectives of the organization