Job Description
JOB TITLE: Payroll Coordinator/Specialist
FLSA: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Payroll Manager
INTRODUCTION
Under the supervision of the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Coordinator/Specialist is responsible for carrying out a wide variety of assignments. Work involves such areas as obtaining facts, conducting research, making analyses, and recommendations while maintaining strict compliance with company and regulatory standards. An outstanding payroll coordinator/specialist should also have excellent people skills and a high numerical aptitude.
MAJOR DUTIES
Monitors and maintains activity in the Time and Attendance System; ensures supervisors approve bi-weekly timesheets and reviews timesheet entries for time adjustments.
Assists with reviewing and processing bi-weekly payroll; including, but not limited to, terminations, retirements, reclassifications, promotions, and demotions, for approval and final determination.
Calculating wages, benefits, retroactive pay, corrections, etc.
Preparing and processing paychecks and cash deposits.
Maintaining accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions.
Responding to payroll-related inquiries and resolving concerns.
Performing account balance and payroll reconciliations.
Preparing financial reports for accounting and auditing purposes.
Preparing periodic payroll reports for review by management.
Works in a team environment coordinating with other team members in the processing of payroll.
Performs related administrative tasks; creates and updates forms as needed; conducts cross-training in other fiscal functions; provides information and assistance regarding accounting and payroll-related issues to employees, customers and the public; researches problems and initiates problem resolution; conducts research for special projects.
Assists with year-end processing and reconciliation of W2's and 1099R's. Performs audits of data prior and after payroll completion and follow all stablished controls.
Ensures compliance with local and federal policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
Processes routine interdepartmental reports at regularly scheduled intervals.
Requests wires a/o manual checks to address payroll issues as needed.
Maintains all payroll files of the office.
Briefs new employees on Unity's Personnel/Payroll Policies and Procedures and assists with their orientations programs.
Maintains strict confidentiality regarding personnel information and files.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's degree with major course work in Accounting/Business or related courses or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience preferred.
A minimum of 2 years' experience working in payroll or a similar role.
Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and payroll practices.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
High numerical aptitude.
Detail-oriented.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of HRIS/Payroll software (ADP preferred).
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Strong computer and customer service skills.
Ability to deal effectively with stress and time pressures is a requirement.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: This position reports to the Payroll Manager.
GUIDELINES: The position abides by all rules and regulations set forth by applicable licensing and regulatory bodies, as well as UHC policies and procedures.
PERSONAL CONTACTS: This position requires contact with staff at all levels throughout the organization. There are also external organizational relationships that may be part of the work of this individual.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The job requires the incumbent to be able to move easily about the health center and to and from the health center to meetings in other locations within the community or at another Unity location. Refer to the ADA checklist for additional information.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Unity Health Care provides primary health care services to underserved patients in Washington, DC. As a federally qualified health center, there is a commitment to serving traditionally underserved people in the community. Unity seeks to maintain facilities, which are safe, sanitary, and serviceable. Refer to the ADA checklist for additional information.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: The incumbent must be able to balance the needs of diverse constituencies on a daily basis. The staff member in this position will work as part of a collaborative team. The staff member will perform his/her duties in a way that supports each team member's capacity to function at his/her highest level of training.
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The position requires the incumbent to be able to move easily about the work place.
The work is basically sedentary in nature. However, some walking, bending and the carrying of light items are required.
Must be physically able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time. Be able to bend, lift, and carry files from one location to another.
Must have visual acuity and the ability to differentiate colors, and sustain long periods of computer usage.
May sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk or in an automobile and/or may use the telephone for long periods of time.
The office environment may be stressful with multiple, time-sensitive tasks to be accomplished within a short period of time.
Must be able to work any time of the day, independently with minimal supervision, be capable of making sound business and decisions, be detail oriented, alert and self-motivated.
Must be able to effectively manage difficult situations, staff and customers.
See the ADA Physical Efforts Effort Checklist.
RISKS
The position involves everyday risk and discomforts, which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meetings, training rooms, and other UHC health Care Sites. The work area is adequately lit, heated, and ventilated. All medical services shall be provided according to medically accepted community standards of care. The employee shall provide evidence of a recent (within the past twelve (12) months) health assessment that includes a PPD and/or chest x-ray results.
The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
$66k-88k yearly est. 5d ago
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Vice President of Operations
Unity Health Care, Inc. 4.5
Unity Health Care, Inc. job in Washington, DC
INTRODUCTION
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Vice President of Operations plays a critical leadership role in advancing Unity's operational excellence. This position supports the COO by overseeing day-to-day operational functions, strengthening systems across health centers, and ensuring seamless coordination between clinical and non-clinical teams. The VP of Operations drives execution, operational consistency, and continuous improvement while helping translate the COO's strategic direction into operational outcomes.
MAJOR DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Oversee daily operations across health centers and the DOC, ensuring they run efficiently and in alignment with the COO's strategic priorities.
Partner with the Chief Medical Officer and operational leaders to integrate clinical and administrative workflows that support high-quality, patient-centered care.
Develop and lead high-performing operational teams that support access, throughput, service delivery, and site performance.
Direct facilities operations, environmental services, access control, and related infrastructure functions to ensure safe, efficient, and well-maintained environments.
Support long-term capital planning and infrastructure strategy in collaboration with the COO.
Provide operational support to the VP of Pharmacy to ensure integrated and efficient pharmacy services across health centers.
Support the COO and executive team in identifying new partners, service enhancements, and revenue opportunities that advance organizational goals.
Contribute to operational analyses, program evaluations, and budget development in partnership with the CFO.
Ensure operational compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, accreditation standards, and licensing requirements.
Implement and monitor systems to maintain high standards of safety, quality, and operational performance.
Lead outreach operations to support population health strategies and strengthen community-based services.
Serve as an operational point of contact for Managed Care Organizations, ensuring effective coordination and issue resolution.
Develop, track, and report operational KPIs tied to efficiency, access, cost, service delivery, and health center performance.
Strengthens team capacity through coaching, performance management, and competency development.
Represent the COO in meetings and engagements when needed.
Other duties as assigned by management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in business administration, health administration, public health, or related field required, master's degree preferred.
8-10 years of healthcare operations experience preferred, with at least 6 years in progressive leadership roles.
Experience working with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), non-profit mission-based organizations, or in healthcare preferred.
Proven success in managing multi-site healthcare operations and leading complex organizational functions.
Strong operational, financial and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, navigate changes and drive improvements.
Physical Requirements
The position involves everyday risk and discomforts, which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meetings, training rooms, and other UHC health Care Sites. The work area is adequately lit, heated, and ventilated. All medical services shall be provided according to medically accepted community standards of care. The employee shall provide evidence of a recent (within the past twelve (12) months) health assessment that includes a PPD and/or chest x-ray results.
Student Services Coordinators are part of the Student Services team at Briya Public Charter School - a leading two-generation education program serving immigrant parents and their young children. Briya is a Tier One Public Charter School, consistently achieving the highest educational outcomes through its innovative, family-centric programming.
At Briya, adults acquire English, digital literacy, and parenting skills, with some continuing to the school's workforce development programs. At the same time, their young children attend Briya's high-quality early childhood program.
Briya has a strategic partnership with Mary's Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center, further strengthening student families with comprehensive medical, dental, and social services.
Briya is unique not only because of its integration of adult and early childhood education but also because of its commitment to looking at student families holistically and assisting them in overcoming any barriers they face. At three of its four campuses, Briya is co-located with Mary's Center, which provides Briya students with wraparound services including mental health care, dental care, social services, and WIC, as well as assistance accessing SNAP, TANF, and other social supports. Student Services Coordinators are key in ensuring adult students and their families access services at Mary's Center and those offered by other community partners.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The Student Services Coordinator position may include, but is not limited to, the following tasks and responsibilities:
Adult Student Support (75%)
* Provide support to families with social service needs (in conjunction with the education team and other staff members as appropriate).
* Problem-specific case management and direct assistance with the obstacles families face in accessing health care, mental health services, public benefits, employment, education, housing, social services and legal services.
* Support families facing crisis situations such as domestic violence and risk of homelessness.
* Provision of services in natural settings such as home, school, court, or other social services agencies as needed.
* Report incidents of child abuse and neglect and participate as an active member of the intervention team to assist families.
* Refer adult students and families to services at Mary's Center and other community partners. Serve as the liaison for students and service providers.
* Coordinate mental health services, including individual and group support for students, through Briya's partnership with Mary's Center.
* Develop relationships with Mary's Center and other community partners.
* Follow-up with students and community partners on referral outcomes.
* Share information about community resources and events with students.
* Appropriate documentation of referrals and outcomes, including maintaining monthly statistics and providing reports as needed.
Student Events/Activities (25%):
* Serve on the Site-Based Coordination Team to build community among staff, plan site meetings and events, identify and support families of concern and facilitate collaboration across departments.
* Collaborate with the Student Services team and other staff to plan and implement special events, including resource fairs and presentations by guest speakers.
* Collaborate with teachers to share resources with adult students through various communication channels.
* Support the preparation and facilitation of Student Council meetings and provide ongoing leadership support for site-based representatives.
* Support and participate in family field trips.
* Coordinate and distribute donations from Mary's Center and the community.
* Perform other duties as assigned by the Student Services Director.
Briya Values
Successful employees will demonstrate the school's five core values:
* Learner-Centeredness: Student agency and voice are foundational to high-quality education.
* Inclusiveness: People of all countries, races, religions, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, languages, abilities, and life experiences are integral to the Briya community.
* Trust: A space of safety and mutual respect among students and staff promotes optimal growth and belonging.
* Collaboration: Strategic, agile collaboration on all levels-among staff, students, departments, and community partners-increases the holistic success of student families.
* Equity: The pursuit of equity drives Briya's work. Through our comprehensive, two-generation educational model, we seek to overcome systemic oppression and partner with students to create opportunities for all to thrive.
Competencies:
Employees are also expected to excel in the following competencies:
* Professionalism - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Follows established policies and procedures to support the overall function of the organization.
* Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions, and uses equipment and materials properly.
* Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time, adhering to a schedule pre-determined between the employee and the supervisor.
* Dependability - Follows instruction and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions.
* Teamwork - Can work well in multidisciplinary team setting with a variety of cultural and educational backgrounds and experiences. Contributes to building a positive team spirit, puts success of the team above own interests, and supports colleagues' and students' efforts to succeed.
Qualifications:
Must have the following knowledge, skills and/or abilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience -
* Bachelor's degree in social work, education, special education, or equivalent. Related experience without a formal degree will be considered.
* At least two years of experience working in social services or education with immigrant communities
* Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish. Other languages (Amharic, Tigrinya, French, and/or Arabic) also highly valued, but Spanish is required.
* Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out highly-complex, multi-step instructions and make appropriate independent decisions as necessary.
Physical Demands - Regularly required sitting; frequently required to reach with hands and arms, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear; must be able to lift objects up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment - Mostly in a typical office setting with quiet to moderate noise level.
Salary- $50,000-60,000 annually
$50k-60k yearly 60d+ ago
Talent Acquisition Partner
Mary's Center 4.3
Washington, DC job
Working in collaboration with the other members of the Talent team, the Talent Acquisition Partner will be responsible for the full cycle of recruiting from sourcing to onboarding, with a special emphasis on clinician and provider recruitment.
This position plays a pivotal role in relationship-building with hiring managers and candidate pools to meet the staffing needs of Mary's Center, a mission-driven, community-based health organization. The Talent Acquisition Partner will research, develop, and implement effective recruiting and staffing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified clinical and non-clinical talent, ensuring alignment with the organization's values and commitment to quality, compassionate care.
Reportability
This position will report directly to the Vice President, Employee Experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
* Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for a variety of roles, including clinical, provider, and administrative positions, from sourcing to onboarding.
* Partner closely with clinical leadership and department managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.
* Identify and implement targeted provider recruitment strategies, including outreach to residency programs, professional associations, job boards, and passive candidate pipelines.
* Develop relationships with clinicians and healthcare professionals to proactively build talent pipelines for hard-to-fill or high-volume roles.
* Schedule and lead intake meetings, manage job postings, and coordinate advertisement strategies across appropriate channels.
* Screen applications, conduct initial interviews, and present qualified candidates for review.
* Support the interview and selection process by coordinating schedules, preparing interview guides, and facilitating candidate assessments.
* Collaborate with hiring managers and the Vice President of Talent Acquisition during the offer process-recommending salary ranges, incentives, and start dates in alignment with market data and internal equity.
* Manage pre-employment processes including background checks, reference checks, credential verifications, and compliance with employee health documentation.
* Coordinate onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring a smooth and positive transition for providers and clinical staff.
* Conduct biweekly orientations in collaboration with the Talent team.
* Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and organizational policies.
* Represent the organization at career fairs, residency showcases, and professional healthcare recruiting events.
* Maintain and utilize the applicant tracking system (UKG or equivalent) to track candidate progress, metrics, and reporting.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Educations and Experience -
* Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of recruiting or human resources experience required.
* Experience recruiting healthcare providers and clinical professionals (such as physicians, nurse practitioners, behavioral health specialists, registered nurses, or allied health staff) strongly preferred.
* HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent) preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities-
* Demonstrated success sourcing, screening, and hiring for a wide range of clinical and provider roles in a healthcare setting.
* Strong understanding of licensure, credentialing, and healthcare workforce trends.
* Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to partner effectively across all levels of leadership.
* Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Proficient in MS Office and applicant tracking systems (UKG experience a plus).
* Strong commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful, and mission-driven workplace that reflects the communities we serve.
* Understanding of confidentiality and HIPAA compliance requirements
* Must be a self-starter, flexible, extremely detail-oriented, well organized, and work effectively across all levels of the organization.
* Strong customer service skills and a thorough understanding and working knowledge of patient/client confidentiality issues and HIPAA compliance/regulations will be essential.
Language Requirement - Ability to communicate effectively in English is required. Additional language proficiency or fluency in Spanish a plus.
Physical Demands - Regularly required to sit; frequently required to reach with hands and arms; required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear; must be able to lift objects up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Work Environment - Mostly in a typical office and/or home setting with quiet to moderate noise level. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This position may require travel 10% of the time between sites and/or local career fairs. Opportunity to work a hybrid schedule - remote and onsite, as needed
The Benefits:
* Health Insurance: medical, dental & vision - plus retirement options through 403(b) contribution and investment opportunities
* 25 days of paid leave annually (in addition to paid holidays), plus 5 educational days
* Tuition reimbursement of $2000/year towards education assistance and professional development
* Transportation subsidy via metro & bus
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
$78k-101k yearly est. 28d ago
Substitute Teacher for Adult Education (on call)
Mary's Center 4.3
Washington, DC job
Substitute Teachers are part of the adult education team at Briya Public Charter School - a leading two-generation education program serving immigrant parents and their young children in Washington, D.C. Briya is a Tier One Public Charter School, consistently achieving the highest educational outcomes through its innovative, family-centric programming.
The core adult education program is comprised of three highly integrated areas of study: English, parenting, and digital literacy. The curriculum prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to navigate their community as effective parents, employees, and citizens. Our integrated ESL-DL-Child Development adult education classes are taught by a Lead Teacher and an Associate Teacher. Briya offers a learning environment with a variety of technology available to enhance daily lessons and activities. Briya also offers high quality early education for children 0-5 and workforce development programs for advanced adult students who wish to pursue career-ready certifications.
Briya has a strategic partnership with Mary's Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center, further strengthening student families with comprehensive medical, dental, and social services.
The Substitute Teacher position may include, but is not limited to, the following tasks and responsibilities:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Teaching
* Implement daily Adult Education lesson plan(s) that adhere(s) to the ESL and DL Standards & Curriculum with fidelity. Plan(s) will follow best practices in instructional design by including objectives, student centered instructional activities with differentiated instruction, and assessment, all of which are appropriate to the skill level, needs, and interests of the students in the program.
* In virtual classes, monitor student participation in the chat, in breakout rooms and in whole group discussion, and elicit active participation in planned activities
* Provide quality instruction that fosters an academic learning climate, actively supports teaching and learning.
* Implement classroom teacher's plan to provide differentiated and small group instruction, promoting students' learning through activities such as the following:
* Providing whole class, small group, pair and individual instruction
* Circulating to answer student progress while in the questions
* Guiding students to understand class content
* Redirecting students' attention to learning
* Modeling classroom behavior.
* Utilize effective strategies that provide opportunities for student learning and active engagement in the learning process, incorporating contemporary tools, technologies, and resources. Plans will include the role and responsibilities of fellow teacher (if part of the teaching team) within the classroom/virtual learning space.
* Implement authentic learning experiences for students to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to be effective workers, parents/family members, and citizens.
* Provide a safe and orderly learning environment.
* Evaluate students' progress and curriculum's effectiveness utilizing regular formative and summative assessments as indicated in lesson plan.
* Maintain complete unit and daily lesson plans, materials and student work in an organized manner for reference by classroom teacher.
* Must be flexible in availability to cover for a class in the event that a regular teacher is unable to lead
* Provide a summary to the sub coordinator or classroom teacher, via email, of the class events and any notes that would help the classroom teacher upon return.
Technology
* Regularly and consistently, utilize classroom technology to enhance student education and further personal and professional goals through blended and online learning.
* In the virtual setting, utilize virtual tools including break-out rooms, chat and annotation tools to promote student-centered learning.
* Monitor student engagement via GoGuardian as able.
* Ensure proper use of classroom technology during class at all times (ie. No food or drink).
Collaboration - Meet with director of adult education or designated teacher to
* Reflect on and assess class's progress
* Discuss individual student concerns
* Ensure class administrative duties are completed.
Data and other administrative duties
* Daily, track attendance; communicate to director of adult education or designated teacher if students are absent two days or more.
Qualifications:
A Substitute Teacher must have the following knowledge, skills and/or abilities.
Education and/or Experience -
* ESL certification and ESL teaching experience, or related experience and knowledge in the fields of adult education, TESOL, education technology, special education, parenting, and/or early childhood development preferred.
* Significant cross-cultural experience.
* Excellent communication skills in English and intermediate level Spanish preferred. Amharic, Tigrinya, French, and/or Arabic is an asset.
* Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Windows. Comfort with, or ability to learn, Zoom, Smart Board Technologies, Google Classroom, Google Apps for Education and online learning applications such as Kahoot, Quizlet, EdPuzzle, and Digital Stories.
* Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out moderately complex, multi-step instructions and make appropriate independent decisions as necessary.
* Physical Demands - Regularly required standing, walking, and sitting, sometimes for many hours at a time; frequently required to reach with hands and arms, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear; must be able to lift objects up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Work Environment - Mostly in a typical office and classroom setting with quiet to moderate noise level
* Hourly Rate: $20/hr
$20 hourly 60d+ ago
Nutritionist - HYBRID
Unity Health Care 4.5
Unity Health Care job in Washington, DC or remote
Job Description
INTRODUCTION
Unity Health Care has launched a Food Pharmacy Program, a collaborative effort with Capitol Area Food Bank, to combat food insecurity for senior patients aged 65 years of age and older. The Food Pharmacy will target seniors who have hypertension, diabetes and/or obesity at Unity's East of the River health center site. Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the Nutritionist will provide patient nutrition education and consultation. Also, the nutritionist will determine and prioritize the nutritional risks of clients based on established priority factors.
MAJOR DUTIES
Provides nutritional instructions to patients 65+ living with hypertension, diabetes and/or obesity.
Disseminates Unity-CAFB designed toolkit that promotes health education around healthy foods etc.,
Provides nutrition-based patient health education on tailored food prescription to address the patient's medical and nutritional needs, taking into consideration food preferences and cultural background.
Develops nutritional care plans for designated high-risk individuals and provides follow-up instructions, as required, to assure that the health and nutritional needs of the clients are adequately addressed.
Coordinates nutritional care with other health care members in order to ensure comprehensive medical and social services for clients, including referrals for related services, such as Food Stamps, Medicaid benefits, as required.
Keeps abreast of current research findings in nutrition health education and related nutritional needs to assure that appropriate and up to date intervention strategies are provided to participants.
Reviews patient's medical records for medical history, laboratory results in order to provide nutritional instructions and develop an appropriate and feasible meal plan.
Participates in Food Pharmacy related meetings to provide ongoing patient progress/overall updates.
Assures that nutrition education, patient engagement and counseling services are documented, as appropriate in the medical record.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's of Science degree in Food and Nutrition required.
Master's of Science in Food and Nutrition or related area preferred.
Current Registered Dietitian DC License.
Current Registered Dietician License preferred.
Registered Dietitian with the American Dietetic Association.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
Bachelor's-level candidate must have minimum of two years of clinical experience.
Master's candidate must have a minimum of one year of clinical experience, preferably in the area of infectious diseases.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
This position reports directly to the Medical Director, East of the River
GUIDELINES
This position abides by all rules and regulations set forth by applicable licensing and regulatory bodies, as well as UHC policies and Procedures.
PERSONAL CONTACTS:
This position has primary contact with the clients and employees of Unity Health Care.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Refer to attached ADA requirements.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Refer to attached ADA requirements.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS
The incumbent must be able to balance the needs of diverse constituencies on a daily basis.
RISKS
The position involves everyday risk and discomfort, which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meetings, training rooms, and other UHC health Care Sites. The work area is adequately lit, heated, and ventilated. The position requires contact with staff at all levels throughout the organization. There are also external organizational relationships that may be a part of the work of this individual. All medical services shall be provided according to medically accepted community standards of care. The employee shall provide evidence of a recent (within the past twelve (12) months) health assessment that includes a PPD and/or chest x-ray results.
The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
$50k-65k yearly est. 2d ago
VP of Network Operations
Dc Primary Care Association 3.6
Washington, DC job
DC Primary Care Association is a 25-year old nonprofit health equity and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the health of DC's vulnerable residents by ensuring access to high quality primary health care. Our membership currently includes 15 community health centers and community-based organizations located in the District of Columbia and the Maryland suburbs. Between them, our members own and operate nearly 60 health care delivery sites that serve approximately 200,000 residents.
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The
Vice President of Network Operations
will support the CEO of DC Primary Care Association (DCPCA) and facilitate planning, development, implementation, and ongoing management of the DC Connected Care Network (DC-CCN).
The VP of Network Operations will ensure that the Network performance aligns with MCO contracting metrics and enable successful Network performance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work effectively with community health center leadership and clinical teams to meet MCO VBC contracting terms and performance requirements.
Stays up to date with current industry and market trends and best practices on financial elements, program structures, ad best practices.
Leads the design and negotiation of new value-based contracts with MCOs.
Coordinate with leadership to develop, implement and support the infrastructure of DC-CCN including but not limited to data and analytics systems, clinical practice transformation support and technical assistance, supports the success and accountability for the Network subcommittees.
Establish regular communication and a working relationship with Medicaid MCOs for network development and to monitor performance, stay attuned to market changes and MCO and stakeholder managed care contract priorities.
Responsible for monitoring results and maintaining the operational effectiveness of the DC-CCN through relevant metrics established in the areas of quality outcomes, access, and cost-effectiveness and proactively identifies issues and proposes actions and recommendations to boost program performance.
Work with the DC-CCN clinical leadership to support the implementation of programs designed to ensure the use of best practices, continuous outcomes improvement, and the appropriate level of care coordination/transitions in care management for the level of severity of each patient.
Collaborate with IT leadership and other entities to ensure processing of monthly claims data, regular reporting of summative quality data, patient attribution lists, utilization and cost of care data, timely risk adjustment and population segmentation.
Assist with budget development, develops models to forecast total cost of care and utilization performance, oversee adherence, and resource allocation as deemed necessary for success.
Identifies and implements approved strategic partnerships to enhance performance of the network.
Collaborates with DC-CCN leaders to share specific program performance opportunities with health center leadership.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIRED
:
Advanced degree in Health Care Management/Administration preferably in Business Administration, Public Health, or related field.
Five or more years of healthcare leadership and management experience with demonstrated ability in managed care contracting, practice transformation, Value based care performance tracking and systems change.
Specific experience in practice transformation, and documenting clinical value with improved processes, outcomes and the lowering of the cost of care. Ability to optimize performance under total cost of care savings and shared risk contracts.
Knowledge of federally qualified health centers, population health, care continuum, value-based care, managed care contracting and strategy, and population-based quality programs.
Additional Information
Compensation
DCPCA offers competitive salary based on experience and skills of employees. Specifically, for this position, the salary range is $75,000 - $100,000 a year. Additionally, DCPCA provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 403b match, ancillary benefits, access to Flexible Spending Accounts, and generous leave benefits.
ADA
Specifications
This position will be primarily based in an office in Washington D.C., with some travel within D.C. This position is primarily sedentary and may require some bending and lifting.
DCPCA is a fast-paced, high-energy organization with a very ambitious agenda and a staff that is highly motivated. This job may experience high work demands under tight timelines.
To Apply
Only competitive candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the selection process. Applications are accepted until the position is filled. Please apply using this URL: *************************************
$75k-100k yearly 2d ago
Home Health Aide
Professional Healthcare Resources 4.0
Washington, DC job
We are looking to hire a dynamic Home Health Aide (HHA) to join our professional Clinical Team!
The HHA will provide quality home-based personal care and other related services in accordance with Medicare Regulations, agency policies, and procedures; functions under the supervision, direction, and instruction of a Registered Nurse or is some markets a PT, and in accordance with an approved Plan of Care; complies with federal, state and local guidelines for all services.
Responsibilities:
Assist patients with the following according to Plan of Care:
Bed transfer
Personal Hygiene
walking (including with walkers and wheelchairs if necessary)
Meal preparation
Light Laundry and housekeeping
Prescribed rehabilitative/maintenance exercises
Performs simple urine tests (sugar, acetone or albumen) record result
Measure fluid intake and output; record results
Take vitals, record results
Observes and record changes in patient's physical condition, behavior, or appearance; reports to supervising nurse
Qualifications:
Successful completion of a state-approved home health program that meets time and content requirements consistent with Medicare/Medicaid, required
Must have an active CNA License in the state where services are provided, required
Meet standards of evaluation of competency and continuing education as defined in federal, state and local statutes
What does PHR has to offer?
Diverse pay system and great earning potential
Holiday, weekend and on-call additional pay
Cell phone and mileage reimbursement
Advanced orientation and annual educational programs
Friendly, family oriented and caring working environment
Great benefits package which includes health, dental and vision care, PTO, company-paid life insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, and a 401K Plan
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all applicants without regard to gender, marital status, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran's status, disability, or any other protected characteristics.
$31k-45k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Medical Director II Sexual and Reprodtv Hlth
Unity Health Care 4.5
Unity Health Care job in Washington, DC
INTRODUCTION Under the supervision of Unity Health Care's Chief Quality Officer, the Medical Director of Sexual and Reproductive Health oversees the medical aspects of Unity's Title X-funded family planning and sexual and reproductive health program, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and providing clinical guidance. The Medical Director of Sexual and Reproductive Health will develop and implement medical policies, provide clinical oversight, and will ensure quality care within the program. Medical Director of Sexual and Reproductive Health provides medical supervision and direction to the Title X-funded clinics, including grant subrecipient agencies, health programs, and staff where applicable. Develops and implements goals and objectives for Title X related clinic operations and ensures program excellence. The Medical Director of Sexual and Reproductive Health plays a key role in training staff, monitoring program performance, and addressing clinical issues across all Unity Health Care's clinical sites. This position will be instrumental to the collaboration and integration of services across major specialties including Internal and Family Medicine (focusing on sexual and reproductive health), Obstetrics/Gynecology, Pediatrics and Adolescent Health.
MAJOR DUTIES/ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Clinical Oversight and Guidance:
* Supervises the clinical component of the Title X program and related sexual reproductive health services, ensuring adherence to federal regulations and clinical guidelines.
* Develops and implements medical policies, procedures, and protocols for the program.
* Provides clinical leadership and support to the clinical staff.
* Advises the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality Officer regarding establishment and revision of clinical practice guidelines related to sexual and reproductive health.
* Attends Unity clinic(s).
* Other duties as assigned.
Quality Assurance and Improvement:
* Leads quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives within the program.
* Conducts periodic chart reviews and other assessments to ensure compliance and quality of care.
* Identifies and addresses clinical issues and concerns related to the program.
Training and Technical Assistance:
* Provides training and technical assistance to staff and subrecipients on Title X clinical requirements and sexual and reproductive health best practices.
* Promotes staff competency in delivering sexual reproductive health services.
Program Development and Implementation:
* Participates in the development and implementation of the Title X program and related sexual reproductive health services, including strategic planning and service expansion.
* Works with other program staff to ensure the program is accessible and responsive to the needs of the community.
Compliance and Reporting:
* Ensures the program complies with all applicable federal regulations, including Title X guidelines.
* Prepares and submits required reports and documentation to funders and other stakeholders.
Collaboration and Communication:
* Collaborates with other healthcare professionals, including subrecipients, to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
* Communicates effectively with program staff, management, and other stakeholders.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Must have a current DC License, CDS and DEA (registered in DC) registrations.
* Board Certified or Eligible for Board Certification in area of specialty.
* Licensed clinician with experience in family planning and sexual and reproductive health.
* Strong clinical skills and knowledge of Title X guidelines and regulations preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
* Demonstrated knowledge of sexual reproductive health, clinical practices, and standards of care.
* Strong administrative, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Proven ability to lead, supervise, and mentor clinical staff.
* Commitment to serving diverse and medically underserved populations.
* Excellent judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
* Effective interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate across disciplines and with community stakeholders.
* Ability to articulate and advance Unity Health Care's mission through clinical leadership and practice.
* Ability to abide by all rules and regulations set forth by applicable licensing and regulatory bodies, HIPAA, and the Unity Health Care Inc. policies and procedures.
* The position of Medical Director of Sexual and Reproductive Health requires contact with staff and patients at all levels throughout the organization.
* There are also external organizational relationships that may be part of the individual's work.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Medical Director of Sexual and Reproductive Health reports directly to the Chief Quality Officer
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work is primarily performed in an office and clinical setting with no heavy lifting required. Frequent activities include sitting, using hands and fingers to handle or feel, and communicating verbally. Specific vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The role requires critical thinking, strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and effective communication. Incumbents must be able to manage multiple priorities, perform in a fast-paced and occasionally stressful environment, and take appropriate action as needed while consistently adhering to Unity Health Care and departmental policies and procedures.
$171k-244k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Director of Campus Operations and Events
Mary's Center 4.3
Washington, DC job
The Director of Campus Operations & Events is responsible for ensuring that daily operations run smoothly across all campuses. This role provides hands-on leadership in facilities, security, and event execution, ensuring a safe, reliable, and positive environment for students, families, and staff at Briya Public Charter School - a leading two-generation education program serving immigrant parents and their young children in Washington, D.C. Briya is a Tier One Public Charter School, consistently achieving the highest educational outcomes through its innovative, family-centric programming.
At Briya, adults acquire English, digital literacy, and parenting skills, with some earning their high school diploma and/or entering the school's workforce development programs. At the same time, their young children attend Briya's high-quality early childhood program. In Briya's workforce development programs, adult learners prepare for national industry-recognized certifications in high-demand careers in healthcare and early childhood education while increasing their academic and workforce development skills and knowledge.
Briya has a strategic partnership with Mary's Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center, further strengthening student families with comprehensive medical, dental, and social services. At three of its four campuses, Briya is co-located with Mary's Center.
This 40-hour position is based at Briya's Fort Totten location in-person.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Position may include, but is not limited to, the following tasks and responsibilities:
Daily Operations Management
* Manage contracts with vendors (security systems, janitorial, maintenance, preventative maintenance).
* Facilitate renovations and large-scale facility improvements.
* Manage preventative maintenance (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural).
* Implement facility ticket tracking systems with partners (Planner, DGS, UpKeep).
* Oversee furniture/equipment procurement and space layout planning.
* Manage reservations for multipurpose rooms and GA Annex guests.
Campus Safety & Emergency Preparedness
* Oversee School Emergency Response Teams (SERT) at each site.
* Plan and conduct staff emergency preparedness & medical emergency protocol training.
* Coordinate and document drills (fire, lockdown, severe weather, alert status).
* Manage AED/CPR/EpiPen certification processes.
* Coordinate staff access to emergency notifications via DCAlert.gov and RAVE Panic Button.
* Represent Briya at citywide safety meetings.
* Document drills, trainings, and incidents in CORE for compliance.
* Partner with Security Manager (if separate from contractors).
Event Management
* Partner with school leaders to plan and execute student, staff, and community/funder events.
* Facilitate logistics, including space setup, catering, signage, and program development.
* Ensure facilities, security, and IT support are coordinated for events.
* Oversee permits/logistics for community use of facilities.
Internal Communications & Support
* Provide responsive support to staff for operational needs.
* Facilitate site-specific operations meetings (MDL, GA Avenue, SH Monthly).
* Serve as CPA liaison for MDL site.
* Support operational communication between facilities, IT, and academic staff.
Budget & Procurement
* Tracks events, operations and facilities budgets.
* Manage vendor contracts (maintenance, IT, cleaning, security, preventative maintenance).
* Tracks capital budgets for renovations/facility improvements.
* Oversee procurement of classroom, office, and facility equipment.
* Manage special purchasing (e.g., COVID-19 testing supplies, staff needs, facility needs,).
Supervision
* Supervise the Events & Field Trip Coordinator.
* Supervise Security & Operations Manager and security contractors.
* Support, evaluate, and hold direct reports accountable for performance.
* Provide training, scheduling, and problem-solving support for staff.
Compliance & Policy
* Oversee building/fire inspections and certificates of occupancy.
* Maintain regulatory compliance with DC/OSSE/other local agencies.
* Responsible for elevator certifications, HUB facility reports, and insurance compliance documentation.
Briya Values
Successful employees will demonstrate the school's five core values:
* Learner-Centeredness: Student agency and voice are foundational to high-quality education.
* Inclusiveness: People of all countries, races, religions, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, languages, abilities, and life experiences are integral to the Briya community.
* Trust: A space of safety and mutual respect among students and staff promotes optimal growth and belonging.
* Collaboration: Strategic, agile collaboration on all levels-among staff, students, departments, and community partners-increases the holistic success of student families.
* Equity: The pursuit of equity drives Briya's work. Through our comprehensive, two-generation educational model, we seek to overcome systemic oppression and partner with students to create opportunities for all to thrive.
Competencies
Employees are also expected to excel in the following competencies:
* Professionalism - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Follows established policies and procedures to support the overall function of the organization.
* Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions, and uses equipment and materials properly.
* Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time, adhering to a schedule pre-determined between the employee and the supervisor.
* Dependability - Follows instruction and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions.
* Teamwork - Can work well in multidisciplinary team setting with a variety of cultural and educational backgrounds and experiences. Contributes to building a positive team spirit, puts success of the team above own interests, and supports colleagues' and students' efforts to succeed.
Qualifications
Must have the following knowledge, skills and/or abilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience -
* Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
* Extensive experience in school or nonprofit operations management.
* Strong background in facilities, security, IT support, or event planning.
* Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
* Cultural competence and ability to thrive in a diverse, multilingual environment.
* Flexibility to work evenings/weekends for events or emergencies.
Language Requirement - Ability to communicate effectively in English is required. Additional language (Spanish) proficiency or fluency preferred.
Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out moderately complex, multi-step instructions and make appropriate independent decisions as necessary.
Physical Demands - Regularly required standing, walking, and sitting, sometimes for many hours at a time; frequently required to reach with hands and arms, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear; must be able to lift objects up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Salary Range - $90, 000 - 110,000
This position interacts with parents, participants, nutritionists, and other staff to provide participant services and administrative support within WIC clinic operations to achieve assigned caseload. This incumbent provides breastfeeding education and support for pregnant and breastfeeding women participating in the WIC program. The position requires dependability, reliability, punctuality, computer, and organizational skills to complete assigned tasks. Additional tasks involve assisting in resolving routine clinic issues, coordinating WIC services, making referrals as warranted and assisting with outreach activities (e.g., health fairs.) Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
Reportability
This position will report directly to the WIC Director.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
* Greets participants/caretakers in courteous and consumer-oriented manner.
* Provides participant-centered environment and focus
* Uses basic computer knowledge and skills
* Schedules and confirms appointments using the HANDS MIS.
* Collects, records and updates (including health data as required to determine WIC applicant's eligibility)
* Notifies parents of the required information prior to scheduled appointments and at the time of certification when participants do not bring the required documents.
* Collects and records social, financial, and other pertinent data required to determine eligibility of participants.
* Assesses immunization status by using participants' records and/or Central Immunization Registry reports, indicate status in HANDS and provides referrals when necessary.
* Ensures accurate completion of all consent documents and other forms.
* Reviews and verifies WIC eligibility information presented by participants.
* Explains participant's rights and obligations for WIC participants and ensures understanding.
* Explains how to use the eWIC card and EZWIC app for a better customer experience.
* Explains to participants that WIC is a supplemental food program; ensures participant's understanding of providing the supplemental foods to promote growth and health; explains that WIC foods are to be used by WIC participants only.
* Promotes breastfeeding.
* Educates pregnant and breastfeeding women on the importance/benefits of breastfeeding.
* Provides support to breastfeeding women to help them choose, initiate, and continue breastfeeding through clinic visits and regular telephone contacts
* Promotes and explains food package.
* Refers mothers to the WIC nutritionist, lactation specialist, or private physician for breastfeeding concerns beyond the scope of the peer counselor's expertise.
* Responds to inquiries for breastfeeding support as referred by WIC clinic site supervisor.
* Assist the WIC staff in breastfeeding promotion through special projects and other duties as assigned.
* Facilitates breastfeeding classes and support groups.
* Refers mothers to the WIC nutritionist, lactation specialist, or private physician for breastfeeding.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Requires a High School Diploma or GED. Some college course work or Associates Degree is preferred. Must have breastfeed for a minimum of six months. Must possess excellent people/customer service skills, good oral/written communication skills, and demonstrates ability to accurately record and document data. Experience in working in a culturally diverse setting and/or with low-income populations desirable. A thorough understanding and working knowledge of patient confidentiality issues and HIPAA compliance/regulations will be essential. Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
Physical Demands - Regularly required to sit; frequently required to reach with hands and arms, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear; must be able to lift objects up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Work Environment - Mostly in a typical office and/or home setting with quiet to moderate noise level. May be exposed to extreme cold, heat, and humidity due to outside weather conditions.
* May be exposed to potentially hazardous blood-borne pathogens which require the practice of Universal Precaution procedures.
The Benefits:
* Health Insurance: medical, dental & vision - plus retirement options through 403(b) contribution and investment opportunities
* 25 days of paid leave annually (in addition to paid holidays), plus 5 educational days
* Tuition reimbursement of $2000/year towards education assistance and professional development
* Transportation subsidy via metro & bus
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
$38k-50k yearly est. 49d ago
Patient Scheduling Clerk
Unity Health Care, Inc. 4.5
Unity Health Care, Inc. job in Washington, DC
JOB TITLE: Patient Scheduling Clerk
FLSA : Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Patient Access and Scheduling
INTRODUCTION
Under the supervision of the Patient Scheduling Center Manager, the Patient Scheduling Clerk, serves as the first point of contact for patients seeking appointments. This role answers a high volume of calls and schedule appointments, instructs and assists patients with regards to appropriate scheduling protocol, maintains a professional and confidential working environment. The Patient Scheduling Clerk assist with training new staff, where needed and uses initiative, sound judgment, and communication skills to enable efficient and effective use of the Patient Scheduling Center and its resources.
MAJOR DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Handles a high volume of calls, scheduling, rescheduling, confirming and canceling appointments, return all call backs generated in the system.
Accurately record and communicate scheduled appointments to patients in a courteous and professional manner.
Assess patient needs, create telephone encounters and forward to appropriate team for resolution
Control the flow of calls using the TouchPoint desktop application to ensure efficient handling.
Effectively manage incoming calls across multiple queues, routing them to the appropriate health center or department for resolution.
Promptly route urgent calls and provide clear SBAR summaries to the appropriate site, advice nurse, or leadership team member.
Document all calls forwarded to the advice nurse and/or leadership in a detailed log for tracking and reference.
Collaborate with various departments to resolve scheduling conflicts and improve patient flow.
Verify and update patient details including demographics and insurance information, ensuring accuracy
Address patient concerns and frustrations with patience, empathy, active listening, and respectful communication.
Collaborate with other departments to correct and update patient referrals as needed.
Fax missed or updated referrals to the ambulatory care center or physician's office to ensure patient can complete their appointment
Introduce patients to the patient portal, explaining its features and benefits
Assist patients by enabling web access and resetting locked patient portal accounts upon request.
Discreetly handles and enters sensitive personal confidential information while adhering to Unity's HIPAA guidelines ensuring the proper handling of sensitive information.
Serves as liaison between patients, staff and the health center leadership
Reviews all patient related information for accuracy and completeness and assist the patient where necessary
Perform responsibilities with the required Customer Service standards
Performs within expected guidelines regarding talk time and wait time
Maintains a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
Maintains files and/or client database
Meets key metrics important for goals and benchmark data
Performs other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent.
Fluent in both English/Spanish preferred
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal communication, customer service and telephone equites skills.
Minimum of one-year experience in an office setting, preferably a medical office setting.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Strong customer service background.
Some knowledge of medical terminology and EHR systems
Good oral, written, and telephone communication skills; Bilingual: English/Spanish preferred.
Ability to work independently or in a team oriented environment and interrelate well with individuals with diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds and needs.
Basic working knowledge of computers and extended periods of phone use.
Typing 40 WPM preferred.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The position reports directly to the Director of Patient Access and Scheduling and Patient Scheduling Center Manager
G UIDELINES
The position abides by all rules and regulations set forth by applicable licensing and regulatory bodies, as well as UHC policies and procedures
PERSONAL CONTACTS
The position requires contact with staff at all levels throughout the organization. There are also external organization relationships that may be a part of the work of this individual.
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must be physically able to sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk, and use the telephone for long periods of time.
Must be able to bend, and lift.
Must have visual acuity and the ability to sustain long periods of computer usage.
The office environment may be stressful with multiple, time-sensitive tasks to be accomplished within a short period of time.
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, be capable of making sound business decisions, and be detail oriented, alert and self-motivated.
Must be able to effectively manage difficult situations, staff, and customers.
The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
Unity Health Care provides primary health care services to underserved patients in Washington, DC. As a federally qualified health center, there is a commitment to serving traditionally underserved people in the community. Unity seeks to maintain facilities which are safe, sanitary, and serviceable.
See the ADA Physical Efforts Effort Checklist.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Hours may include some evenings and/or Saturday work. While every effort is made to assign staff to one clinic site regularly, Unity may change the assigned clinic and/or site temporarily or permanently, depending upon the need.
RISKS
The position involves everyday risk and discomforts, which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meetings, training rooms, and other UHC health Care Sites. The work area is adequately lit, heated, and ventilated. The position requires contact with staff at all levels throughout the organization. There are also external organization relationships that may be a part of the work of this individual. All medical services shall be provided according to medically accepted community standards of care. The employee shall provide evidence of a recent (within the past twelve (12) months) health assessment that includes a PPD and/or chest x-ray results.
The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
$35k-42k yearly est. Auto-Apply 12d ago
Behavioral Health Clinical Specialist-DOC
Unity Health Care 4.5
Unity Health Care job in Washington, DC
Job Description
Behavioral Health Clinical Specialist (DOC)
Employer: Unity Health Care
Job Type: Full-Time
Loan Repayment: HRSA/National Health Service Corps potentially eligible
About the Role
Unity Health Care is hiring a Behavioral Health Clinical Specialist to join our Behavioral Health team at the D.C. Department of Corrections (DOC). This role is essential to delivering trauma-informed, evidence-based mental health services to justice-involved individuals. You'll train and support clinicians, conduct assessments, and provide clinical oversight to ensure fidelity and quality of care.
What You'll Do
Deliver and support implementation of high-fidelity evidence-based practices (EBPs).
Train DOC clinical staff and co-lead groups using models like CBT, DBT, TREM, IMR, WRAP, or TAMAR.
Complete comprehensive behavioral health assessments, including suicide risk and crisis evaluations.
Develop individualized treatment plans and participate in ongoing quality improvement.
Provide real-time clinical supervision and ensure fidelity monitoring across DOC units.
Collaborate with DOC leadership and Unity's behavioral health teams to support recovery-focused care.
Who You Are
Licensed in DC as a LICSW, LPC, or Psychologist (required).
Hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
Bring 6+ years of psychotherapy experience working with at-risk populations.
Have at least 2 years of experience providing clinical supervision or teaching.
Skilled in one or more EBPs such as CBT, DBT, WRAP, or SUD/MAT programs.
Comfortable in correctional or high-acuity behavioral health environments.
Available for weekday and weekend rotations as needed.
Why Unity?
Mission-driven organization serving DC's most vulnerable populations.
HRSA loan repayment eligibility through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC).
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Dynamic, supportive, and multidisciplinary work environment.
Be part of transforming behavioral health care in the correctional system.
Unity Health Care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Apply now and help bring hope and healing to justice-involved individuals in Washington, DC.
$47k-64k yearly est. 20d ago
Family Medicine Physician
Mary's Center 4.3
Washington, DC job
The Family Medicine Physician will function as one of the primary medical services providers for Mary's Center, and is responsible for initiating assessment, diagnosis and the implementation of a range of care interventions for patient presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed health problems. They must be able to evaluate the effectiveness of various treatment modalities and referrals through autonomous and accountable decisions in medical practice supported by current research. This position is open at our clinic in Silver Spring, MD.
Reportability
This position will report directly to the Site Medical Director. They shall work collaboratively with their respective clinical leads. Annually, the clinician is evaluated on clinical competency by the Site Medical Director or their proxies (Associate Medical Director and/or Clinical Leads).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Provide quality primary wellness and sick care to Mary's Center adult and pediatric patients in an efficient manner
Practice medicine within quality standards such as HEIDIS
Perform routine medical duties (complete and lock medical notes, review laboratory results, address telephone encounters and correct billing claims) in efficient and well-organized manner.
Collaborate with Mary's Center and external healthcare providers as necessary to make appropriate medical decisions
Perform routine medical administrative duties in an efficient, well-organized manner
Participate in various team and provider meetings
Participate in projects and/or policy initiatives for Mary's Center and its community
Participate in Saturday Clinics as needed
Participate in the Clinic's on-call schedule
Coordinate the transferring of patients to emergency facility and arrange for hospitalization as needed
Coordinate for sub-specialty care with the nursing and social work staff
Provide consultation and education to patients and/or parents and staff to increase the quality of patient care.
Provide consultation and education to patients to increase the quality of patient care
Provide guidance and assistance to medical assistants
Participate in inter-departmental meetings as needed
Participate in Mary's Center Continuous Quality Improvement Plan
Perform other duties determined as necessary by the Administrative Medical Director and EVP, Medicine
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience - M.D. or D.O. degree. Current license to practice medicine in Maryland and DC or in the process of applying. Board certification/eligibility in family medicine or internal medicine preferable. Minimum of two (2) years practicing medicine in a community health clinic environment, preferred but not required. Experience in working with immigrant or economically-disadvantage populations in a maternal/child healthcare setting highly desirable. Fluency in English and Spanish highly preferred.
Physical Demands - Regularly required to sit; frequently required to reach with hands and arms, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear; must be able to lift objects up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Work Environment - Mostly in a typical outpatient medical office/clinic setting with quiet to moderate noise level. May be exposed to potentially-hazardous blood-borne/respiratory pathogens and bodily fluids which require the practice of Universal Precaution procedures.
Benefits
Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental & vision insurance, plus retirement options
25 days of paid time off (PTO) annually, in addition to 10 paid holidays, plus educational days to attend training and conferences
CME/License renewals
$2000/year educational reimbursement to attend training and conferences
NHSC/HRSA loan repayment options, if applicable
WMATA metro/bus subsidy
$141k-203k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Certified Medical Assistant- Locations Fed City Shelter CCNV-FT
Unity Health Care 4.5
Unity Health Care job in Washington, DC
Job Description
About the Role:
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) plays a crucial role in the healthcare team, ensuring that patients receive high-quality care in a timely manner. This position involves a blend of clinical and administrative tasks, allowing CMAs to support both patients and healthcare providers effectively. The primary end result of this role is to enhance patient satisfaction and streamline healthcare processes, contributing to the overall efficiency of the medical facility. CMAs are responsible for preparing patients for examinations, assisting with procedures, and managing medical records, which are essential for maintaining accurate patient information. Ultimately, the CMA serves as a vital link between patients and healthcare professionals, fostering a positive healthcare experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
Certification as a Medical Assistant from an accredited program.
Proven experience in a clinical setting, demonstrating proficiency in medical assisting tasks.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Bilingual abilities to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.
Responsibilities:
Prepare patients for examinations by taking vital signs and medical histories.
Assist healthcare providers during examinations and procedures, ensuring a smooth workflow.
Perform phlebotomy and other laboratory tests as required, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Manage patient records and documentation, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
Provide patient education on treatment plans and follow-up care, enhancing patient understanding and engagement.
Skills:
The required skills for this position, such as medical assisting and vital signs monitoring, are utilized daily to ensure that patients receive comprehensive care. Proficiency in phlebotomy is essential for drawing blood and conducting laboratory tests, which are critical for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Knowledge of medical terminology and general medical practices allows the CMA to communicate effectively with healthcare providers and understand patient needs. Administrative skills, including managing medical records and scheduling appointments, are vital for maintaining an organized and efficient healthcare environment. Preferred skills, such as familiarity with EHR systems, enhance the CMA's ability to streamline patient information management and improve overall patient care.
$35k-41k yearly est. 3d ago
Patient Care Coordinator (Internal &Fam Med)
Unity Health Care, Inc. 4.5
Unity Health Care, Inc. job in Washington, DC
INTRODUCTION
Under the supervision of the Health Center Director, the Patient Care Coordinator (Internal & Family Medicine) is responsible for the recruitment of, outreach to and the navigation and coordination of services for vulnerable patients living with complex health needs. The position serves as an integral member of an inter-professional care management team working alongside medical providers, nurse care managers and social service staff to meet the needs of our patients. The position performs outreach and navigation services in a variety of Washington, DC settings, including the hospital, primary care clinics, patient homes, homeless shelters, and various other community settings.
MAJOR DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Utilizes strength-based patient-centered motivational interviewing techniques to build rapport and help patients improve their health.
Participates in the development, maintenance, and adjustment of individualized care plans for high-risk patients that address both medical and social barriers to accessing care.
Acts as a professional liaison between hospitals, primary care providers, specialists, community resources and Managed Care Organizations on behalf of patients to ensure patient-centered care coordination.
Identifies and track special populations including high-risk patients and other populations due for preventive or chronic care services.
Helps patients obtain the care they want and need, when they need it, which may include: assistance with financial/insurance options, solutions for transportation and translation services, and/or removal or resolution of other barriers to care.
Identifies and track patients discharged from the inpatient service or the emergency department.
Utilizes team-based communication strategies to close the loop on referrals, hospital follow-ups and any outstanding items identified in the patient's care plan.
Supports the primary care team by providing panel management to decrease the number of patients lost to care, non-compliant in follow up care and disconnected from primary care.
Performs outreach activities in primary care sites, homes, hospitals, and neighborhoods.
Identifies which appointments may be made for patients before leaving the clinic and strive to coordinate care before they leave (e.g., mammogram and/or specialists).
Identifies opportunities to close gaps in care.
Works with inter-professional team members to identify barriers to care with the goal of finding solutions and resources to remove the barriers to care.
Assists patients with navigating the healthcare system including but not limited to working with pharmacies, social service agencies, and insurance agencies as well as internal services such as the lab and other discharge processes.
Participates in interdisciplinary case conferences and team meetings.
Provides culturally appropriate health education.
Provides cultural mediation between communities and health and human needs.
Communicates patient-related needs to appropriate clinical staff including those on the patients care team as well as those providing care coordination and care management services.
Acts as liaison between patient and Primary Care Medical Home in resolution of problems or referral of appropriate resource.
With Support from nursing and social service staff, completes activities that helps inform the patient-centered care plan.
Adheres to Unity's HIPAA guidelines and ensures the appropriate handling of sensitive information.
Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of position expectations.
Internal & Family Medicine Specific Duties:
Responsible for the recruitment of, outreach to and the navigation and coordination of services for medically-complex and vulnerable patients.
Serves as a member of an inter-professional โoverlayโ team composed of a Registered Nurse (RN) and a Site Program Coordinator. The team collectively manages care for difficult-to-reach patients and those that have higher levels of acuity, either because of health status or due to frequent utilization of the hospital system.
Supports the development and implementation of care coordination processes alongside care management team including but not limited to Registered Nurses, Social Service staff and My Health GPS program staff.
Manages a panel of complex, high-risk patients that are not well connected to care through outreach, scheduling of appointments, sharing in appointment visits and follow up of specialty visits.
Provides care coordination and navigation of services for patients following ER visits and hospitalization.
Performs home visits to recruit and maintain relationships with patients in need of coordinates care; complete community and home-based follow-up visits as needed.
Perform community-based outreach activities and working with referring providers in a clinical setting.
Builds positive rapport with staff on care teams.
Mentors site-based Care Coordinators to improve quality of services delivered to patients.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED. College coursework in business or health-related field is preferred.
Two (2) years of experience providing care coordination service. Experience in a hospital and/or community/outpatient setting is preferred.
Experience working as a part of an inter-professional team.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD10 and procedural codes.
Familiarity with community health, discharge planning, chronic disease management.
Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills, with attention to detail required; strong oral/written communication skills are a must.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team and manage multiple priorities, utilizes effective time management skills, and exercise sound professional judgment.
Demonstrated ability to work well with people of various ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, and life experiences.
Proven ability to work collaboratively and productively with clinicians, administrators, patients, and other individuals from various backgrounds and skill sets.
Must have the ability to analyze data.
Demonstrated proficiency with business software (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite, EMR).
Requires the ability to travel to multiple office locations.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The position reports directly to the Health Center Director.
GUIDELINES
The position abides by all rules and regulations set forth by applicable licensing and regulatory bodies, as well as UHC policies and procedures.
PERSONAL CONTACTS
The position requires contact with staff at all levels throughout the organization. There are also external organization relationships that may be a part of the work of this individual.
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must be physically able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time. Be able to bend, lift, and carry files from one location to another.
Must have visual acuity and the ability to differentiate colors, and sustain long periods of computer usage.
May sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk or in an automobile and/or may use the telephone for long periods of time.
The office environment may be stressful with multiple, time-sensitive tasks to be accomplished within a short period of time.
Must be able to work any time of the day, independently with minimal supervision, be capable of making sound business decisions, be detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated.
Must be able to effectively manage difficult situations, staff, and customers.
Refer to the attached ADA check list.
RISKS
The position involves everyday risk and discomforts, which require normal safety pre-cautions typical of such places as offices, meetings, training rooms, and other UHC health Care Sites. The work area is adequately lit, heated, and ventilated. All medical services shall be provided according to medically accepted community standards of care. The employee shall provide evidence of recent (within the past twelve (12) months) health assessment that includes a PPD and/or chest x-ray results.
The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
$31k-43k yearly est. Auto-Apply 14d ago
Adult ESOL/2-Gen Teacher (PT & FT available)
Mary's Center 4.3
Washington, DC job
Adult ESOL/2-Gen Teachers are part of the adult education team at Briya Public Charter School - a leading two-generation education program serving immigrant parents and their young children in Washington, D.C. Briya is a Tier One Public Charter School, consistently achieving the highest educational outcomes through its innovative, family-centric programming.
The core adult education program is comprised of three highly integrated areas of study: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), digital literacy, and child development. The curriculum prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to thrive as parents, employees, and community members.
Adult ESOL/2-Gen Teachers may teach two classes OR teach one class and have other job responsibilities to support department-wide work.
Briya has a strategic partnership with Mary's Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center,
further strengthening student families with comprehensive medical, dental, and social services.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The Adult ESOL/2-Gen Teacher position may include, but is not limited to, the following tasks and responsibilities:
Teaching
Teach adult ESOL classes in a two-generation setting either 100% in person or virtually 3 days per week, and in-person 2 days per week, integrating ESOL, digital literacy, and child development.
Teach Child Development classes, utilizing plans provided by the child development instructional design team. Ensure attendance protocols are adhered to.
Deliver quality in-person and virtual instruction that fosters a safe academic learning climate through actions such as:
Providing whole class, small group, pair, and individual
Circulating to ensure student
Creating opportunities for students to practice real-world language use.
Differentiating instruction for struggling and high achieving students.
Reinforcing students' learning through creative activities
Facilitating engaging learning environment (including movement)
Promote active student engagement in the learning process by incorporating contemporary teaching strategies, technologies, and
Track and evaluate student progress in ESOL using the CASAS
Use various assessments and evaluation data to monitor student learning, instructional effectiveness, and instructional decisions.
Run and analyze TopsPro reports to assess students' areas of need and inform instruction.
Meet the needs of students not making reasonable progress toward achieving school and personal goals; this may include one-on-one support, pull-out classes in other languages, and referrals to Student Services.
Planning
Develop daily adult ESOL lesson plans that adhere to the ESOL and Digital Literacy Standards & Curriculum materials and meet the learning needs of students in the class.
Plans will follow best practices in instructional design by including objectives, student-centered activities with differentiated instruction, and assessment, all of which are appropriate to the skill level, needs, and interests of students.
Integrate relevant child development topics into the ESOL class at appropriate instructional levels that underscore parents' role as their child's first teacher.
Integrate the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) Competencies, CASAS Content Standards, Common Core State Standards, and College and Career Readiness Standards into goal setting and instruction.
Maintain complete daily lesson plans and materials in an organized manner for reference and use by colleagues.
Classroom Technology
Regularly and consistently use classroom technology to enhance student education and further personal and professional goals through blended and online learning.
Ensure students can fully access learning objectives in a digital environment.
Work closely with Briya IT Technicians to maintain student computers and other on-site technology (hardware and software).
Collaboration
Meet and/or communicate with same-level teachers on a regular basis to ensure general alignment of units being taught across sites and reflect on student progress.
Data and Other Administrative Duties
Daily: track attendance and communicate with students who are absent.
Communicate with Briya colleagues in administration and early childhood about any students with attendance concerns. Work with Briya team to meet class enrollment and in-seat attendance targets.
Monthly: monitor student CASAS data to inform instruction and support individual progress.
Keep CASAS proctoring certification up to date to be able to administer CASAS testing of all students in your class.
Instruct students on Briya reading journals, assess students' ability to successfully complete Briya reading journal, and maintain records of individual student Briya reading journal completion.
Meet individually with families three times a year for Student-Teacher Conferences to discuss families' goals and progress. Complete Family Follow-up Forms with all adult learners in the class.
Supply information and data needed for reporting and work with monitoring teams who visit the school, as appropriate.
Student support and other duties
Provide information and referrals for families regarding social services, health, legal, and educational resources, and opportunities available in the area. Refer students to Student Services Coordinator as needed.
Participate in all staff meetings, trainings, and retreats as able.
Professional Development
Annually, with your supervising teacher, identify and implement instructional goals.
Share knowledge with and learn from adult education colleagues during PD events, class observations, and reviews of materials (e.g. lesson plans, SMART Notebook files, handouts, Google Classroom).
Competencies:
A successful Adult ESOL/2-Gen Teacher will demonstrate, or actively work towards demonstrating, the ten characteristics of an effective Briya adult education teacher:
Learner-Centered/Empowering
Facilitate a learner-centered classroom that empowers students.
Effective Communicator
Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and the wider community
Respectful/Trust Builder/Culturally Sustaining Approach
Be respectful and culturally affirming.
Engaging/Dynamic/Creative
Engage students through dynamic and creative lessons while teaching English as a Second Language/Adult Education classes in a family literacy setting integrating ESOL, computers, child development, and Family Time instruction across components.
Patient
Practice active patience in and out of the classroom.
Collaborative/Community Builder
Build community in the classroom and collaborate with colleagues to ensure that class components are integrated (ESOL, digital literacy, and child development).
Compassionate/Warm/Supportive
Be compassionate and warmly supportive of students and colleagues.
Knowledgeable/Lifelong Learner
Be knowledgeable of current best practices and implement them in the classroom.
Disciplined/Self-Motivated
Demonstrate discipline and self-motivation at work.
Flexible/Adaptable/Resilient
Be flexible, adaptable, and resilient.
Qualifications: The Adult ESOL/2-Gen ESOL Teacher must have the following knowledge, skills and/or abilities.
Education and/or Experience -
Bachelor's degree in education or related field and 3 years of teaching or related experience working directly with adult immigrants is required.
Significant cross-cultural experience and the desire to work with a diverse group of adult immigrant parents. Experience working with this population is preferred.
Preferred TESOL certificate and/or Master's degree in ESOL, education or related field.
Excellent communication skills in English. Spanish skills at the intermediate level or higher strongly preferred.
Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), Windows, and Google Suite
Proficiency with facilitating Zoom meetings, including sharing screens and utilizing breakout rooms.
Comfort with, or ability to learn, SMART Board Technologies, Google Classroom, Google Apps for Education and online learning applications such as Kahoot, Quizlet, EdPuzzle, and Digital Stories.
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$27k-35k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Health Center Director I
Unity Health Care 4.5
Unity Health Care job in Washington, DC
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Vice President of Clinical Services, INTRODUCTIONthe Health Center Director Nurse Manager is responsible for, but not limited to, coordination of the daily activities of the various clinical departments within the Health Centers. The Health Center Director I is responsible for the daily operations of a clinical site, including direct supervision of all administrative and clinical personnel working at the assigned site. The Nurse Manager is a licensed nurse capable of providing care and supervision of clinical staff. The incumbent must be skilled in completing nursing assessments and performing routine nursing procedures health center procedures. The Nurse Manager models adherence to the policy and procedures, as well as commitment to quality care, and is responsible for the overall functioning of the nursing/medical assistant staff. The Nurse Manager strive to see patients in a timely manner and work to promote flow through the health center in a friendly and efficient manner BRBR
$105k-168k yearly est. 3d ago
Community Health Worker-Parkside
Unity Health Care, Inc. 4.5
Unity Health Care, Inc. job in Washington, DC
Job Summary: the Community Health Worker is responsible for supporting newly diagnosed or out-of-care HIV+ patients to fully engage or reengage in HIV medical care to improve their health and quality of life. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating with the Infectious Diseases team to identify individuals who are HIV-positive and not receiving HIV medical care to build trust and inform them about living with HIV, providing personalized assistance to help them enter medical care, and providing support until they are established in care.
INTRODUCTION
Under the supervision of the Director of Social Services, the Community Health Worker is responsible for supporting newly diagnosed or out-of-care HIV+ patients to fully engage or reengage in HIV medical care to improve their health and quality of life. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating with the Infectious Diseases team to identify individuals who are HIV-positive and not receiving HIV medical care to build trust and inform them about living with HIV, providing personalized assistance to help them enter medical care, and providing support until they are established in care.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Works collaboratively with Unity providers, nursing and social service staff to identify HIV+ patients lost to care; in addition, conducts outreach to the community to locate lost to care patients.
Provides personalized assistance to help out of care patients enter or reenter medical care; provides support until they are fully engaged in medical care.
Provides accurate information to clients about living with HIV, preventing further transmission, the benefits and challenges of HIV care and treatment, and how to access available services.
Develops a professional, therapeutic working relationship with clients.
Collaborates with Social Service staff to assist with case management needs related to addictions, mental illness, homelessness, domestic violence, pregnancy, family issues and on-going support.
Helps patients develop confidence about their participation in HIV treatment.
Accurately documents and locks all patient encounters in eClinical Works (eCW) and responds to messages, referrals, and tcons within established time frames per electronic medical record policy.
Participates in professional development opportunities.
Attends departmental, health center, providers meetings and mandatory trainings and meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
ยท High school diploma or equivalent.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
Extensive experience with HIV, substance abuse, incarceration, homelessness and other issues facing out of care HIV+ individuals.
Knowledge of DC community resources and services; ability to assess clients for needs related to treatment education, risk reduction and prevention.
Basic computer skills and the ability to type.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Community Health Worker doesn't have direct reports. The position reports to the Social Services Director and Program Manager for the Transition of Care.
$38k-51k yearly est. Auto-Apply 14d ago
Nutritionist - HYBRID
Unity Health Care 4.5
Unity Health Care job in Washington, DC or remote
INTRODUCTION Unity Health Care has launched a Food Pharmacy Program, a collaborative effort with Capitol Area Food Bank, to combat food insecurity for senior patients aged 65 years of age and older. The Food Pharmacy will target seniors who have hypertension, diabetes and/or obesity at Unity's East of the River health center site. Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the Nutritionist will provide patient nutrition education and consultation. Also, the nutritionist will determine and prioritize the nutritional risks of clients based on established priority factors.
MAJOR DUTIES
* Provides nutritional instructions to patients 65+ living with hypertension, diabetes and/or obesity.
* Disseminates Unity-CAFB designed toolkit that promotes health education around healthy foods etc.,
* Provides nutrition-based patient health education on tailored food prescription to address the patient's medical and nutritional needs, taking into consideration food preferences and cultural background.
* Develops nutritional care plans for designated high-risk individuals and provides follow-up instructions, as required, to assure that the health and nutritional needs of the clients are adequately addressed.
* Coordinates nutritional care with other health care members in order to ensure comprehensive medical and social services for clients, including referrals for related services, such as Food Stamps, Medicaid benefits, as required.
* Keeps abreast of current research findings in nutrition health education and related nutritional needs to assure that appropriate and up to date intervention strategies are provided to participants.
* Reviews patient's medical records for medical history, laboratory results in order to provide nutritional instructions and develop an appropriate and feasible meal plan.
* Participates in Food Pharmacy related meetings to provide ongoing patient progress/overall updates.
* Assures that nutrition education, patient engagement and counseling services are documented, as appropriate in the medical record.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor's of Science degree in Food and Nutrition required.
* Master's of Science in Food and Nutrition or related area preferred.
* Current Registered Dietitian DC License.
* Current Registered Dietician License preferred.
* Registered Dietitian with the American Dietetic Association.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
* Bachelor's-level candidate must have minimum of two years of clinical experience.
* Master's candidate must have a minimum of one year of clinical experience, preferably in the area of infectious diseases.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
This position reports directly to the Medical Director, East of the River
GUIDELINES
This position abides by all rules and regulations set forth by applicable licensing and regulatory bodies, as well as UHC policies and Procedures.
PERSONAL CONTACTS:
This position has primary contact with the clients and employees of Unity Health Care.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Refer to attached ADA requirements.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Refer to attached ADA requirements.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS
The incumbent must be able to balance the needs of diverse constituencies on a daily basis.
RISKS
The position involves everyday risk and discomfort, which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meetings, training rooms, and other UHC health Care Sites. The work area is adequately lit, heated, and ventilated. The position requires contact with staff at all levels throughout the organization. There are also external organizational relationships that may be a part of the work of this individual. All medical services shall be provided according to medically accepted community standards of care. The employee shall provide evidence of a recent (within the past twelve (12) months) health assessment that includes a PPD and/or chest x-ray results.
The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
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