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posted_at: 2 days agoschedule_type: Part-time
Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It's a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to all-and is the largest... safety-net hospital in New England. The hospital is
Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It's a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to all-and is the largest... safety-net hospital in New England. The hospital is also the primary teaching affiliate of the nationally ranked Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and a founding partner of Boston HealthNet - an integrated health care delivery systems that includes many community health centers. Join BMC today and help us achieve our Vision 2030 which is a long-term goal to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world.
Position: Staff Chaplain
Department: Chaplaincy Services
Schedule: Part Time, Per Diem
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides spiritual guidance and support to in-house patients. Provides pastoral ministry and performs or arranges for religious services to meet the needs of patients and their families. Provides assistance to contracted staff and visiting clergy.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
• Provides pastoral ministry for in-house patients. Visits assigned patients, provides counseling and guidance.
• the psychological, social and spiritual needs of patients.
• Contacts the appropriate ministry (e.g. the archdiocese) at the request of the patient or family.
• Determines appropriate spiritual intervention, following up to ensure proper linkage with appropriate service outside the hospital for support.
• Provides consultation to hospital staff and other individuals on matters pertaining to the hospital ministry.
• Assists the director in supervising the day to day operations of the department of pastoral care and education.
• Participates in hospital and community committees as requested by Director.
• Provides on-call coverage.
• Follows established safety precautions and procedures in the performance of all duties in order to ensure a safe environment.
• Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best customer service and patient care may be provided.
OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other duties as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Utilizes hospital's Values as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the division's hospital mission.
• Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Requires knowledge of counseling and clinical pastoral care, including training in human development and behavior, spirituality and religious practices common to the community generally acquired through the completion of a Master's degree in Divinity or Theology. Must have endorsement by a recognized religious body or authority.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
None.
EXPERIENCE:
None.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Requires advanced interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with various healthcare professionals, agencies, patients and members of the clergy.
Bilingual ability preferred.
Req id: 28821 Show more details...
Position: Staff Chaplain
Department: Chaplaincy Services
Schedule: Part Time, Per Diem
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides spiritual guidance and support to in-house patients. Provides pastoral ministry and performs or arranges for religious services to meet the needs of patients and their families. Provides assistance to contracted staff and visiting clergy.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
• Provides pastoral ministry for in-house patients. Visits assigned patients, provides counseling and guidance.
• the psychological, social and spiritual needs of patients.
• Contacts the appropriate ministry (e.g. the archdiocese) at the request of the patient or family.
• Determines appropriate spiritual intervention, following up to ensure proper linkage with appropriate service outside the hospital for support.
• Provides consultation to hospital staff and other individuals on matters pertaining to the hospital ministry.
• Assists the director in supervising the day to day operations of the department of pastoral care and education.
• Participates in hospital and community committees as requested by Director.
• Provides on-call coverage.
• Follows established safety precautions and procedures in the performance of all duties in order to ensure a safe environment.
• Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best customer service and patient care may be provided.
OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other duties as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Utilizes hospital's Values as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the division's hospital mission.
• Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Requires knowledge of counseling and clinical pastoral care, including training in human development and behavior, spirituality and religious practices common to the community generally acquired through the completion of a Master's degree in Divinity or Theology. Must have endorsement by a recognized religious body or authority.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
None.
EXPERIENCE:
None.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Requires advanced interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with various healthcare professionals, agencies, patients and members of the clergy.
Bilingual ability preferred.
Req id: 28821 Show more details...
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posted_at: 7 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Department of Medicine, Section of Nephrology is recruiting for a full-time Research Assistant to work within Dr. Sushrut Waikar's research team. We are a clinical research group focused on developing better tests and treatments for kidney diseases. Our research includes epidemiology, clinical trials, biomarker studies, physiological studies, and database analyses. The... project manager will work with Principal Investigator
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Department of Medicine, Section of Nephrology is recruiting for a full-time Research Assistant to work within Dr. Sushrut Waikar's research team. We are a clinical research group focused on developing better tests and treatments for kidney diseases. Our research includes epidemiology, clinical trials, biomarker studies, physiological studies, and database analyses. The... project manager will work with Principal Investigator Sushrut Waikar as well as other members of his research team. The Research Assistant will assist in the efforts of multiple ongoing studies, in addition to pending grants and awards. Typical duties include but are not limited to consenting patients, managing clinical information databases, generating IRB submissions, and bench research.
The Research Assistant will perform research activities using approved techniques. Conducts patient recruitment, administers questionnaires, abstracts medical records, maintains patient databases, performs administrative tasks, assists in grant preparation, performs literature searches and participates with the research team in preparation of data and other reports. May also assist the principal investigator with interpreting experimental results, and in preparing and writing manuscripts.
Applicants are requested to provide a two-year commitment in this position. This position will provide work experience and mentoring opportunities for those considering graduate or medical school, or a career in research.
Candidates must adhere to all of BMC's RESPECT behavioral standards.
The statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The statements are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required.
Applicants should submit a PDF cover letter and resume online, and forward any additional questions to Rebecca Carss, Rebecca.carss@bmc.org.
Position: Research Assistant
Department: Nephrology Research
Schedule: Full Time
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Consents and enrolls participants and patients into research studies
• Develops and maintains knowledge of research protocol to coordinate the comprehensive and compliant execution of assigned protocols.
• Coordinates the implementation and conduct of research projects ensuring adherence to research protocol requirements which may include: maintenance of regulatory documents and binders, data management, IRB submissions and communication of such to the research team
• Conducts or participates in the informed consent process including interactions with the IRB and discussions with research participant
• Monitors and reports project status
• Completes protocol related activities
• Collaborates with study team to schedule pre-site selection visits, site initiation visits, webinars, monitoring and close-out visits
• Maintains study personnel certification records (License, CV, CITI).
• Completes regulatory documents, data capture and monitoring plans
• May be responsible for reporting/completion of Serious Adverse Events and/or safety log as defined per protocol as they occur and completion of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and sponsor forms in accordance with GCP guidelines.
• Communicates with sponsors, monitors, research personnel to ensure all aspects of study compliance.
• Performs ad hoc duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
• BA or BS completed by June 2020, minimum GPA 3.0. Scientific concentration preferred but not required.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• EPIC and REDCap software knowledge preferred but not required. Training is available.
EXPERIENCE:
• 1-2 years relevant work, volunteer or school experience
• Clinical or basic science laboratory preferred but not required
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple competing tasks.
• Self-directed with demonstrated ability to work in collaboration and cooperation with members of a multidisciplinary team
• Detail oriented
• Ability to prioritize deadlines
Languages:
• Spanish: preferred, but not required.
• Haitian Creole: preferred, but not required.
Desired Majors:
All Majors - scientific concentration preferred
Additional Application Documents Required:
Cover Letter and Resume
Location:
Boston, MA, USA
Approximate Hours Per Week:
40
Desired Start Date:
March 1, 2023
Organization Description:
At Boston Medical Center, all are welcome and treated equally. The best and brightest physicians, representing virtually every medical specialty, choose to work here for the opportunity to make a difference in their community and beyond. Unwavering in its commitment to the community, BMC is a private, not-for-profit, 514-bed, academic medical center located in Boston's historic South End. The primary teaching affiliate for Boston University School of Medicine, BMC is the largest safety net hospital and busiest trauma and emergency services center in New England. We are privileged to take care of the most racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse patient population in Boston. More than half of our patients come from underserved populations. With respect, empathy, diversity, and a move-mountains mentality, we're excited to provide our patients exceptional care, without exception.
DEPTOFMED
Req id: 29053 Show more details...
The Department of Medicine, Section of Nephrology is recruiting for a full-time Research Assistant to work within Dr. Sushrut Waikar's research team. We are a clinical research group focused on developing better tests and treatments for kidney diseases. Our research includes epidemiology, clinical trials, biomarker studies, physiological studies, and database analyses. The... project manager will work with Principal Investigator Sushrut Waikar as well as other members of his research team. The Research Assistant will assist in the efforts of multiple ongoing studies, in addition to pending grants and awards. Typical duties include but are not limited to consenting patients, managing clinical information databases, generating IRB submissions, and bench research.
The Research Assistant will perform research activities using approved techniques. Conducts patient recruitment, administers questionnaires, abstracts medical records, maintains patient databases, performs administrative tasks, assists in grant preparation, performs literature searches and participates with the research team in preparation of data and other reports. May also assist the principal investigator with interpreting experimental results, and in preparing and writing manuscripts.
Applicants are requested to provide a two-year commitment in this position. This position will provide work experience and mentoring opportunities for those considering graduate or medical school, or a career in research.
Candidates must adhere to all of BMC's RESPECT behavioral standards.
The statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The statements are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required.
Applicants should submit a PDF cover letter and resume online, and forward any additional questions to Rebecca Carss, Rebecca.carss@bmc.org.
Position: Research Assistant
Department: Nephrology Research
Schedule: Full Time
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Consents and enrolls participants and patients into research studies
• Develops and maintains knowledge of research protocol to coordinate the comprehensive and compliant execution of assigned protocols.
• Coordinates the implementation and conduct of research projects ensuring adherence to research protocol requirements which may include: maintenance of regulatory documents and binders, data management, IRB submissions and communication of such to the research team
• Conducts or participates in the informed consent process including interactions with the IRB and discussions with research participant
• Monitors and reports project status
• Completes protocol related activities
• Collaborates with study team to schedule pre-site selection visits, site initiation visits, webinars, monitoring and close-out visits
• Maintains study personnel certification records (License, CV, CITI).
• Completes regulatory documents, data capture and monitoring plans
• May be responsible for reporting/completion of Serious Adverse Events and/or safety log as defined per protocol as they occur and completion of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and sponsor forms in accordance with GCP guidelines.
• Communicates with sponsors, monitors, research personnel to ensure all aspects of study compliance.
• Performs ad hoc duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
• BA or BS completed by June 2020, minimum GPA 3.0. Scientific concentration preferred but not required.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• EPIC and REDCap software knowledge preferred but not required. Training is available.
EXPERIENCE:
• 1-2 years relevant work, volunteer or school experience
• Clinical or basic science laboratory preferred but not required
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple competing tasks.
• Self-directed with demonstrated ability to work in collaboration and cooperation with members of a multidisciplinary team
• Detail oriented
• Ability to prioritize deadlines
Languages:
• Spanish: preferred, but not required.
• Haitian Creole: preferred, but not required.
Desired Majors:
All Majors - scientific concentration preferred
Additional Application Documents Required:
Cover Letter and Resume
Location:
Boston, MA, USA
Approximate Hours Per Week:
40
Desired Start Date:
March 1, 2023
Organization Description:
At Boston Medical Center, all are welcome and treated equally. The best and brightest physicians, representing virtually every medical specialty, choose to work here for the opportunity to make a difference in their community and beyond. Unwavering in its commitment to the community, BMC is a private, not-for-profit, 514-bed, academic medical center located in Boston's historic South End. The primary teaching affiliate for Boston University School of Medicine, BMC is the largest safety net hospital and busiest trauma and emergency services center in New England. We are privileged to take care of the most racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse patient population in Boston. More than half of our patients come from underserved populations. With respect, empathy, diversity, and a move-mountains mentality, we're excited to provide our patients exceptional care, without exception.
DEPTOFMED
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posted_at: 2 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Discharge Planning Specialist will function as a program manager - assisting Social Workers, Case Managers, and inpatient operations teams in complex discharge planning. This role will lead overall program management for transitional care programs including guardianship, dialysis, complex care, homelessness, decanting and long length of stay. A primary focus of this role... will be on the Boston Medical Center decanter program,
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Discharge Planning Specialist will function as a program manager - assisting Social Workers, Case Managers, and inpatient operations teams in complex discharge planning. This role will lead overall program management for transitional care programs including guardianship, dialysis, complex care, homelessness, decanting and long length of stay. A primary focus of this role... will be on the Boston Medical Center decanter program, where patients who are uninsured or underinsured are provided appropriate post-acute care. Responsibilities of this role and potential supports include (but not limited to): complex familial situations, support with insurance applications, collaboration with the Immigration Clinic, and management of a patient panel with outcomes tracking. The Discharge Planning Resource Specialist will collaborate with Clinical Social Workers, Nurse Case Managers, BMC Hospital Leadership, and post-acute care facilities to assist with identifying and fulfilling safe and appropriate discharges for patients.
Position: Discharge Planning Specialist
Department: Social Workers
Schedule: Full Time, 40 Hours, Days
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
• Works with patients as assigned on safe discharges. This could include working with families on plans to get their loved ones home, working with the immigration clinic on Medicaid upgrades, or coordinating flights back to a patient's home country
• Acts as a program manager for all patients with complex discharges. Maintaining logs of current status of all patients in the Program with attention to detail and timelines
• Provides assistance with the patient follow-up if barriers develop with the care plan
• Participates in discharge planning activities in order to ensure a timely discharge and to provide linkage with post-discharge care providers
• Provides consultation to Care Mangers and Social Workers when coordination with significant or intensive community resources is necessary to achieve desired treatment outcomes for program participants
• Participates in site visits to meet with patients and families, as needed
• Works with social workers, case managers, and leadership to identify appropriate patients to participate in transitional care programs and is responsible for performance targets
• Conducts difficult conversations with families on discharge planning options and addresses issues of choice
• Partners with patients and families and the Patient Finance Service team to collaboratively complete Medicaid applications, etc.
• Act as an ambassador of Boston Medical Center with transitional program sites, key hospital personnel, government partners, and community resources.
• Participates in meetings/initiatives including appropriate quality improvement and education activities, or if unable to attend non-mandatory activities, accepts responsibility to review meeting minutes and becomes knowledgeable of issues discussed.
• Assists management in the operation of a quality department by participating in department programs and complying with department policies and procedures.
• Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible customer service and patient care may be provided.
• Utilizes hospital's cultural beliefs as the basis for decision making and to support the hospital's mission and goals.
• Responsible for training the patient population on BMC services and how to gain exposure to community services.
• Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
• Responsible for networking with our community to better leverage delivery of care.
• Performs other duties as requested or needed.
(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
• BSW or Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field. New MSW graduates are also encouraged to apply.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
• None
EXPERIENCE:
• 1-3 years of previous program/project management experience, with specific experience related to healthcare in a clinical setting preferred
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse at-risk populations.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse and at-risk populations.
• Previous experience with Medicaid applications and qualifications very helpful.
• Excellent critical thinking and communication skills with ability to manage multiple projects at various stages and work cross functionally
• Ability to be very detail-oriented, track data and deliver high quality work products strongly preferred.
• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of racial and ethnic populations. Cultural competence is very important. Bicultural/Bilingual competency a plus.
• Computer literacy with ability to use standard word processing, spreadsheet and database programs and e-mail (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Outlook) and web browsers and search engines. Ability to become proficient quickly in EPIC, Microsoft Office, and THRIVE database.
• Must be comfortable in a fast paced and dynamic work environment (sense of humor is important).
• Familiarity with community resources, particularly services available to patients who are new to Boston and/or the US.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, problem solving and analytical skills in interactions with physicians, nurses, social workers and case managers as well as other health team members.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive professional relationships with hospital colleagues collaterals; ability to manage conflict and deal tactfully with others
Req id: 28847 Show more details...
The Discharge Planning Specialist will function as a program manager - assisting Social Workers, Case Managers, and inpatient operations teams in complex discharge planning. This role will lead overall program management for transitional care programs including guardianship, dialysis, complex care, homelessness, decanting and long length of stay. A primary focus of this role... will be on the Boston Medical Center decanter program, where patients who are uninsured or underinsured are provided appropriate post-acute care. Responsibilities of this role and potential supports include (but not limited to): complex familial situations, support with insurance applications, collaboration with the Immigration Clinic, and management of a patient panel with outcomes tracking. The Discharge Planning Resource Specialist will collaborate with Clinical Social Workers, Nurse Case Managers, BMC Hospital Leadership, and post-acute care facilities to assist with identifying and fulfilling safe and appropriate discharges for patients.
Position: Discharge Planning Specialist
Department: Social Workers
Schedule: Full Time, 40 Hours, Days
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
• Works with patients as assigned on safe discharges. This could include working with families on plans to get their loved ones home, working with the immigration clinic on Medicaid upgrades, or coordinating flights back to a patient's home country
• Acts as a program manager for all patients with complex discharges. Maintaining logs of current status of all patients in the Program with attention to detail and timelines
• Provides assistance with the patient follow-up if barriers develop with the care plan
• Participates in discharge planning activities in order to ensure a timely discharge and to provide linkage with post-discharge care providers
• Provides consultation to Care Mangers and Social Workers when coordination with significant or intensive community resources is necessary to achieve desired treatment outcomes for program participants
• Participates in site visits to meet with patients and families, as needed
• Works with social workers, case managers, and leadership to identify appropriate patients to participate in transitional care programs and is responsible for performance targets
• Conducts difficult conversations with families on discharge planning options and addresses issues of choice
• Partners with patients and families and the Patient Finance Service team to collaboratively complete Medicaid applications, etc.
• Act as an ambassador of Boston Medical Center with transitional program sites, key hospital personnel, government partners, and community resources.
• Participates in meetings/initiatives including appropriate quality improvement and education activities, or if unable to attend non-mandatory activities, accepts responsibility to review meeting minutes and becomes knowledgeable of issues discussed.
• Assists management in the operation of a quality department by participating in department programs and complying with department policies and procedures.
• Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible customer service and patient care may be provided.
• Utilizes hospital's cultural beliefs as the basis for decision making and to support the hospital's mission and goals.
• Responsible for training the patient population on BMC services and how to gain exposure to community services.
• Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
• Responsible for networking with our community to better leverage delivery of care.
• Performs other duties as requested or needed.
(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
• BSW or Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field. New MSW graduates are also encouraged to apply.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
• None
EXPERIENCE:
• 1-3 years of previous program/project management experience, with specific experience related to healthcare in a clinical setting preferred
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse at-risk populations.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse and at-risk populations.
• Previous experience with Medicaid applications and qualifications very helpful.
• Excellent critical thinking and communication skills with ability to manage multiple projects at various stages and work cross functionally
• Ability to be very detail-oriented, track data and deliver high quality work products strongly preferred.
• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of racial and ethnic populations. Cultural competence is very important. Bicultural/Bilingual competency a plus.
• Computer literacy with ability to use standard word processing, spreadsheet and database programs and e-mail (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Outlook) and web browsers and search engines. Ability to become proficient quickly in EPIC, Microsoft Office, and THRIVE database.
• Must be comfortable in a fast paced and dynamic work environment (sense of humor is important).
• Familiarity with community resources, particularly services available to patients who are new to Boston and/or the US.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, problem solving and analytical skills in interactions with physicians, nurses, social workers and case managers as well as other health team members.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive professional relationships with hospital colleagues collaterals; ability to manage conflict and deal tactfully with others
Req id: 28847 Show more details...
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posted_at: 2 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Position: Certified Application Counselor (U)
Department: Financial Counseling...
Schedule: Full Time
POSITION SUMMARY:
Patient Financial Services, Certified Application Counselors provide application assistance to applicants and beneficiaries of Qualified Health Plans and insurance affordability programs including MassHealth and health insurance programs offered through the Health Insurance Exchange (HIX). The Certified Application Counselor
Position: Certified Application Counselor (U)
Department: Financial Counseling...
Schedule: Full Time
POSITION SUMMARY:
Patient Financial Services, Certified Application Counselors provide application assistance to applicants and beneficiaries of Qualified Health Plans and insurance affordability programs including MassHealth and health insurance programs offered through the Health Insurance Exchange (HIX). The Certified Application Counselor interviews, assesses and screens patients for eligibility for qualified health plans. The Certified Application Counselor (CAC)is responsible for tracking and processing accurate, complete and timely applications with regards to BMC billing practices and procedures and consistent with the Certified Application Counselor Policy Requirements.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
• High School diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree, bilingual and hospital experience strongly preferred
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
• Individual must receive training and be certified as a Certified Application Counselor within 45 days of employment.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Bilingual and hospital experience strongly preferred.
• Must be extremely organized, able to prioritize appropriately and make independent decisions, strong problem resolution skills.
• Must be able to handle a heavy caseload of patients in an ongoing fashion and possess strong follow through skills.
• Must demonstrate computer competency with use of keyboard and mouse and must demonstrate excellent customer service skills. IND123
Req id: 28970 Show more details...
Department: Financial Counseling...
Schedule: Full Time
POSITION SUMMARY:
Patient Financial Services, Certified Application Counselors provide application assistance to applicants and beneficiaries of Qualified Health Plans and insurance affordability programs including MassHealth and health insurance programs offered through the Health Insurance Exchange (HIX). The Certified Application Counselor interviews, assesses and screens patients for eligibility for qualified health plans. The Certified Application Counselor (CAC)is responsible for tracking and processing accurate, complete and timely applications with regards to BMC billing practices and procedures and consistent with the Certified Application Counselor Policy Requirements.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
• High School diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree, bilingual and hospital experience strongly preferred
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
• Individual must receive training and be certified as a Certified Application Counselor within 45 days of employment.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Bilingual and hospital experience strongly preferred.
• Must be extremely organized, able to prioritize appropriately and make independent decisions, strong problem resolution skills.
• Must be able to handle a heavy caseload of patients in an ongoing fashion and possess strong follow through skills.
• Must demonstrate computer competency with use of keyboard and mouse and must demonstrate excellent customer service skills. IND123
Req id: 28970 Show more details...
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posted_at: 14 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
POSITION SUMMARY:
Boston Medical Center Health System (BMCHS) is a ~$4B system whose mission is to provide Exceptional Care without Exception. The Health System includes a tertiary academic medical center, a network of community Health centers, a Health plan and an affiliated accountable care organization...
We have recently launched BMC's "Health Equity Accelerator" with the purpose of 'transforming Healthcare to deliver Health justice and well-being'.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Boston Medical Center Health System (BMCHS) is a ~$4B system whose mission is to provide Exceptional Care without Exception. The Health System includes a tertiary academic medical center, a network of community Health centers, a Health plan and an affiliated accountable care organization...
We have recently launched BMC's "Health Equity Accelerator" with the purpose of 'transforming Healthcare to deliver Health justice and well-being'. The Accelerator is developing an innovative multi-disciplinary approach to address inequities. As part of this approach, the Accelerator is working on a comprehensive program to further advance our commitment to improving healthcare by holistically addressing all patient needs, including social determinants of health, mental health, addiction, and physical health. We are also committed to doing so in a way that closes any racial disparities in healthcare outcomes. In addition, we are continuing to invest in our analytic/data science capabilities to apply to healthcare challenges facing our System. We are looking for a Senior Analyst who can support this goal by working with clinical departments at BMC to identify health disparities and monitor/evaluate quality improvement efforts to reduce them. More information about the Accelerator can be found on our website: https://www.bmc.org/Health-equity-accelerator
Key projects may include: How have racial disparities in pregnancy outcomes trended over time since the launch of new initiatives? Are there disparities in the rates of high-risk diabetes patients receiving recommended care? What is the expected impact of certain social determinant of health interventions?
The Analyst will report to the Population Health Analytics team and will play a key role in the Accelerator leading analyses that will guide strategy, investigate performance drivers, and drive innovation that will improve the overall health of our patients. This role is ideal for analysts who have built a strong technical and analytic foundation, and who are looking to grow capabilities in strategic thinking, project management, stakeholder management, and presenting.
Position: Health Equity Analyst
Department: System Analytics
Schedule: Full Time
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Key Responsibilities:
• Work independently with business leaders in the Health Equity team to scope and conduct analyses that help the organization understand and monitor performance, break down key drivers, and identify new opportunities
• Guide clinical and business teams through metric development to ensure conducted analyses help answer the question at hand
• Develop technical solutions to workflow-issues such as the utilization of data-collection tools and the development of worklists
• Lead analytic projects such as segmenting our patients by health and social needs or data validation workstreams
• Act as technical and analytic expert for the Health Equity team
• Create reports and dashboards that effectively communicate performance to operational and clinical leaders and stakeholders
• Translate complex analysis into simple visualizations that can communicate key takeaways to leaders and stakeholders
• Understand health system data sources and support data architecture team to ensure that data is clean, normalized, and accurate
• Establish credibility and trust in data integrity and accuracy across internal and external stakeholders
• Present analyses to senior leaders and multiple stakeholders
• Collaborate across the health system to ensure that assumptions and methodologies are consistent
• Manage multiple projects and analyses simultaneously while meeting key deadlines and deliverables, and prioritizing time and resources
• Identify and elevate key obstacles for intervention that may jeopardize timelines
(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor's degree, preference for concentration in economics, math, physics, computer science, data science
• Master's degree in a related field (Economics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Social Science, Public Health), preferred
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
• None.
EXPERIENCE:
• Two to four years of data analytics experience with progressive responsibility, working with large data sets to answer important clinical, operational, or business questions
• Preference for experience working with healthcare data, including claims and electronic medical records
• Experience working with data from Epic preferred; Clarity certification a plus
• Prior Quality Improvement experience a plus.
• Ability to query internal and external data sources using SQL required. Experience with Python or R a plus.
• Ability to create digestible reports using Excel or Business Intelligence software required. Experience with Tableau a plus.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
The Ideal Candidate:
• We are seeking a top performing senior analyst to help us build a high performing analytic team that will find answers to difficult question across large and complex data sets.
The ideal candidate will be:
• Technically proficient: Capable of extracting data, manipulating large data sets, cleaning and normalizing data, generating analysis and working through challenges independently
• Strong analytic thinking: Effective at identifying the critical question, capable of navigating the trade-offs between accuracy / comprehensiveness / complexity vs. speed and simplicity, able to make independent decisions on how to adjust assumptions and analyses, can distill complex analysis into simple charts to communicate key takeaways
• Interest in building up advanced modelling / data science skills to proactively identify opportunities and possible solutions
• Curious and creative: Capable of finding the right analytic approach, always asking questions and testing the data and analysis to ensure that we are answering the right key questions
• Outcomes-focused: Ability to manage multiple high priority projects simultaneously and prioritize to meet key projects
• Passionate about our mission: Highest level of integrity and respect for colleagues and for our mission to provide Exceptional Care Without Exception to our patients and members
Req id: 26709 Show more details...
Boston Medical Center Health System (BMCHS) is a ~$4B system whose mission is to provide Exceptional Care without Exception. The Health System includes a tertiary academic medical center, a network of community Health centers, a Health plan and an affiliated accountable care organization...
We have recently launched BMC's "Health Equity Accelerator" with the purpose of 'transforming Healthcare to deliver Health justice and well-being'. The Accelerator is developing an innovative multi-disciplinary approach to address inequities. As part of this approach, the Accelerator is working on a comprehensive program to further advance our commitment to improving healthcare by holistically addressing all patient needs, including social determinants of health, mental health, addiction, and physical health. We are also committed to doing so in a way that closes any racial disparities in healthcare outcomes. In addition, we are continuing to invest in our analytic/data science capabilities to apply to healthcare challenges facing our System. We are looking for a Senior Analyst who can support this goal by working with clinical departments at BMC to identify health disparities and monitor/evaluate quality improvement efforts to reduce them. More information about the Accelerator can be found on our website: https://www.bmc.org/Health-equity-accelerator
Key projects may include: How have racial disparities in pregnancy outcomes trended over time since the launch of new initiatives? Are there disparities in the rates of high-risk diabetes patients receiving recommended care? What is the expected impact of certain social determinant of health interventions?
The Analyst will report to the Population Health Analytics team and will play a key role in the Accelerator leading analyses that will guide strategy, investigate performance drivers, and drive innovation that will improve the overall health of our patients. This role is ideal for analysts who have built a strong technical and analytic foundation, and who are looking to grow capabilities in strategic thinking, project management, stakeholder management, and presenting.
Position: Health Equity Analyst
Department: System Analytics
Schedule: Full Time
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Key Responsibilities:
• Work independently with business leaders in the Health Equity team to scope and conduct analyses that help the organization understand and monitor performance, break down key drivers, and identify new opportunities
• Guide clinical and business teams through metric development to ensure conducted analyses help answer the question at hand
• Develop technical solutions to workflow-issues such as the utilization of data-collection tools and the development of worklists
• Lead analytic projects such as segmenting our patients by health and social needs or data validation workstreams
• Act as technical and analytic expert for the Health Equity team
• Create reports and dashboards that effectively communicate performance to operational and clinical leaders and stakeholders
• Translate complex analysis into simple visualizations that can communicate key takeaways to leaders and stakeholders
• Understand health system data sources and support data architecture team to ensure that data is clean, normalized, and accurate
• Establish credibility and trust in data integrity and accuracy across internal and external stakeholders
• Present analyses to senior leaders and multiple stakeholders
• Collaborate across the health system to ensure that assumptions and methodologies are consistent
• Manage multiple projects and analyses simultaneously while meeting key deadlines and deliverables, and prioritizing time and resources
• Identify and elevate key obstacles for intervention that may jeopardize timelines
(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor's degree, preference for concentration in economics, math, physics, computer science, data science
• Master's degree in a related field (Economics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Social Science, Public Health), preferred
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
• None.
EXPERIENCE:
• Two to four years of data analytics experience with progressive responsibility, working with large data sets to answer important clinical, operational, or business questions
• Preference for experience working with healthcare data, including claims and electronic medical records
• Experience working with data from Epic preferred; Clarity certification a plus
• Prior Quality Improvement experience a plus.
• Ability to query internal and external data sources using SQL required. Experience with Python or R a plus.
• Ability to create digestible reports using Excel or Business Intelligence software required. Experience with Tableau a plus.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
The Ideal Candidate:
• We are seeking a top performing senior analyst to help us build a high performing analytic team that will find answers to difficult question across large and complex data sets.
The ideal candidate will be:
• Technically proficient: Capable of extracting data, manipulating large data sets, cleaning and normalizing data, generating analysis and working through challenges independently
• Strong analytic thinking: Effective at identifying the critical question, capable of navigating the trade-offs between accuracy / comprehensiveness / complexity vs. speed and simplicity, able to make independent decisions on how to adjust assumptions and analyses, can distill complex analysis into simple charts to communicate key takeaways
• Interest in building up advanced modelling / data science skills to proactively identify opportunities and possible solutions
• Curious and creative: Capable of finding the right analytic approach, always asking questions and testing the data and analysis to ensure that we are answering the right key questions
• Outcomes-focused: Ability to manage multiple high priority projects simultaneously and prioritize to meet key projects
• Passionate about our mission: Highest level of integrity and respect for colleagues and for our mission to provide Exceptional Care Without Exception to our patients and members
Req id: 26709 Show more details...
via Boston Medical Center
posted_at: 5 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under general supervision from the department director or practice manager, the Team Coordinator plans, supervises, coordinates, and directs the day-to-day operations of the clinic or department with commitment to providing the highest quality of service to patients. Plans and organizes the work and daily assignments of the support staff, coordinates and prioritizes workflow... and implements appropriate systems and procedures to
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under general supervision from the department director or practice manager, the Team Coordinator plans, supervises, coordinates, and directs the day-to-day operations of the clinic or department with commitment to providing the highest quality of service to patients. Plans and organizes the work and daily assignments of the support staff, coordinates and prioritizes workflow... and implements appropriate systems and procedures to maintain service standards. Promotes continuity of care; resolves operational issues and problems in areas such as registration, scheduling, medical records, clinical support, billing and managed care. Trains, coaches, evaluates, and disciplines, if necessary, assigned staff. Ensures appropriate clerical and support staff coverage. Assists with hiring of administrative staff. Monitors performance of staff for quality assurance and to identify training gaps.
Position: Team Coordinator
Department: Ophthalmology
Schedule: Full Time
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent combination of formal education and experience) is required.
EXPERIENCE:
• Work requires at least three years of full-time experience in a healthcare business or medical office setting (Experience may be offset for candidates with a Masters or above who demonstrate proficiency in the areas of responsibility).
• Supervisory experience in a healthcare business or medical office setting is strongly preferred.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Demonstrated technical competency using standard hospital computer systems including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), web browsers, and hospital registration systems (such as, IDX, SDK, Logician, etc.).
• Requires knowledge of clinical operations, hospital financial and human resources policies and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent English grammatical skills with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and management skills, including the ability to set priorities, efficiently delegate, and motivate staff to complete assigned work.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems in a systematic, logical, and timely manner.
• Must be able to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information..
Req id: 28650 Show more details...
Under general supervision from the department director or practice manager, the Team Coordinator plans, supervises, coordinates, and directs the day-to-day operations of the clinic or department with commitment to providing the highest quality of service to patients. Plans and organizes the work and daily assignments of the support staff, coordinates and prioritizes workflow... and implements appropriate systems and procedures to maintain service standards. Promotes continuity of care; resolves operational issues and problems in areas such as registration, scheduling, medical records, clinical support, billing and managed care. Trains, coaches, evaluates, and disciplines, if necessary, assigned staff. Ensures appropriate clerical and support staff coverage. Assists with hiring of administrative staff. Monitors performance of staff for quality assurance and to identify training gaps.
Position: Team Coordinator
Department: Ophthalmology
Schedule: Full Time
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent combination of formal education and experience) is required.
EXPERIENCE:
• Work requires at least three years of full-time experience in a healthcare business or medical office setting (Experience may be offset for candidates with a Masters or above who demonstrate proficiency in the areas of responsibility).
• Supervisory experience in a healthcare business or medical office setting is strongly preferred.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Demonstrated technical competency using standard hospital computer systems including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), web browsers, and hospital registration systems (such as, IDX, SDK, Logician, etc.).
• Requires knowledge of clinical operations, hospital financial and human resources policies and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent English grammatical skills with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and management skills, including the ability to set priorities, efficiently delegate, and motivate staff to complete assigned work.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems in a systematic, logical, and timely manner.
• Must be able to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information..
Req id: 28650 Show more details...
via Boston Medical Center
posted_at: 4 days agoschedule_type: Part-time
Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It's a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to all-and is the largest... safety-net hospital in New England. The hospital is
Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It's a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to all-and is the largest... safety-net hospital in New England. The hospital is also the primary teaching affiliate of the nationally ranked Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and a founding partner of Boston HealthNet - an integrated health care delivery systems that includes many community health centers. Join BMC today and help us achieve our Vision 2030 which is a long-term goal to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world.
Position: Medication Reconciliation Technician Pharmacy Tech III
Department: Inpatient Pharmacy
Schedule: Part Time, Per Diem
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, and according to department policies and procedures and guidelines, the Medication Reconciliation Technician will assist pharmacists in obtaining a list of the most accurate prior to admission medications by interviewing patients and consulting with their outpatient pharmacies. The Medication Reconciliation Technician will obtain medication histories in the Emergency Department as well as in the inpatient areas. Through performing medication histories, the Medication Reconciliation Technician plays an integral role in helping to prevent medication errors caused by inaccurate or incomplete information. The technician will be expected to provide exemplary service to other internal customers at BMC, as well as embody BMC's values in all interactions with patients and colleagues. This position will rotate through days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
• Obtains medication histories on all assigned patients during scheduled shifts
• Performs patient and/or caregiver interviews to obtain dose and frequency of current medications including prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and herbal supplements
• Calls outpatient pharmacies or other healthcare facilities to confirm medication regimens or investigate discrepancies when necessary
• Communicates medication-related issues to all appropriate health care professionals
• Writes formal notes in the electronic medical record where appropriate, documenting the findings of the medication history
• Provides exemplary customer service to Boston Medical Center staff and patients
• Delivers exceptional care to patients with empathy and respect
• Maintains the confidentiality of all designated hospital and patient information at all times
• Conforms to Boston Medical Center's standards of conduct so that the best possible customer service and patient care experience is provided:
• Conducts interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and fellow employees in a courteous and customer friendly manner
• Takes corrective action to improve performance on problem areas
• Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures
• Utilizes hospital's behavioral standards as the basis for decision making and to support the hospital's mission and goals
• Performs other related tasks as needed/as assigned
• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of a healthy work environment. A healthy work environment is one where people feel supported, held accountable, where standards are applied and expectations are clear. A healthy work environment is one where leadership supports and leads, models behavioral standards and sets the example for how to do all things right. Critical responsibilities related to this:
• Being engaged in the department, including managing up, owning team decisions, and communicating and supporting departmental and or organizational initiatives.
• Hold self and others to the highest ethical standards, and act with honor above all.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Required: High school diploma or equivalent degree and strong mathematical skills.
Preferred : Some college, and associates or Bachelor's degree
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
Required - Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy.
Required - National pharmacy technician certification from either Pharmacy Tech Certification Board (PTCB) or Exam of Certified Pharmacy Techs (ExCPT), or within 6 months from start date.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: 4 years of pharmacy technician experience.
Preferred: At least 1 - 2 years of related outpatient/retail pharmacy experience (order processing, prescription adjudication, third party problem resolution, customer service).
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Excellent English communication skills (spoken and written). Must be able to read, interpret and convey complicated verbal and written instruction with precision, accuracy and dependability. Additional language skills are helpful.
• Ability to work independently to accomplish assigned daily tasks to expectation, consistently, and on-time
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective and strong interpersonal skills to interact appropriately with nursing staff, patients, families/visitors, physicians, colleagues, and other hospital staff
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize essential tasks and meet deadlines
• Basic computer proficiency including ability to enter, and interpret computerized data/information. Familiarity with Epic is desirable.
• Must maintain the required level of competency to perform the essential duties and responsibilities
Req id: 25350 Show more details...
Position: Medication Reconciliation Technician Pharmacy Tech III
Department: Inpatient Pharmacy
Schedule: Part Time, Per Diem
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, and according to department policies and procedures and guidelines, the Medication Reconciliation Technician will assist pharmacists in obtaining a list of the most accurate prior to admission medications by interviewing patients and consulting with their outpatient pharmacies. The Medication Reconciliation Technician will obtain medication histories in the Emergency Department as well as in the inpatient areas. Through performing medication histories, the Medication Reconciliation Technician plays an integral role in helping to prevent medication errors caused by inaccurate or incomplete information. The technician will be expected to provide exemplary service to other internal customers at BMC, as well as embody BMC's values in all interactions with patients and colleagues. This position will rotate through days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
• Obtains medication histories on all assigned patients during scheduled shifts
• Performs patient and/or caregiver interviews to obtain dose and frequency of current medications including prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and herbal supplements
• Calls outpatient pharmacies or other healthcare facilities to confirm medication regimens or investigate discrepancies when necessary
• Communicates medication-related issues to all appropriate health care professionals
• Writes formal notes in the electronic medical record where appropriate, documenting the findings of the medication history
• Provides exemplary customer service to Boston Medical Center staff and patients
• Delivers exceptional care to patients with empathy and respect
• Maintains the confidentiality of all designated hospital and patient information at all times
• Conforms to Boston Medical Center's standards of conduct so that the best possible customer service and patient care experience is provided:
• Conducts interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and fellow employees in a courteous and customer friendly manner
• Takes corrective action to improve performance on problem areas
• Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures
• Utilizes hospital's behavioral standards as the basis for decision making and to support the hospital's mission and goals
• Performs other related tasks as needed/as assigned
• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of a healthy work environment. A healthy work environment is one where people feel supported, held accountable, where standards are applied and expectations are clear. A healthy work environment is one where leadership supports and leads, models behavioral standards and sets the example for how to do all things right. Critical responsibilities related to this:
• Being engaged in the department, including managing up, owning team decisions, and communicating and supporting departmental and or organizational initiatives.
• Hold self and others to the highest ethical standards, and act with honor above all.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Required: High school diploma or equivalent degree and strong mathematical skills.
Preferred : Some college, and associates or Bachelor's degree
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
Required - Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy.
Required - National pharmacy technician certification from either Pharmacy Tech Certification Board (PTCB) or Exam of Certified Pharmacy Techs (ExCPT), or within 6 months from start date.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: 4 years of pharmacy technician experience.
Preferred: At least 1 - 2 years of related outpatient/retail pharmacy experience (order processing, prescription adjudication, third party problem resolution, customer service).
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Excellent English communication skills (spoken and written). Must be able to read, interpret and convey complicated verbal and written instruction with precision, accuracy and dependability. Additional language skills are helpful.
• Ability to work independently to accomplish assigned daily tasks to expectation, consistently, and on-time
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective and strong interpersonal skills to interact appropriately with nursing staff, patients, families/visitors, physicians, colleagues, and other hospital staff
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize essential tasks and meet deadlines
• Basic computer proficiency including ability to enter, and interpret computerized data/information. Familiarity with Epic is desirable.
• Must maintain the required level of competency to perform the essential duties and responsibilities
Req id: 25350 Show more details...
via Boston Medical Center
posted_at: 7 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Position: Strategy Implementation Manager
Department: Strategic Planning...
Schedule: Full Time
We are looking for a Strategy Manager to join our vibrant and growing Strategy Implementation team. Under the System's President, Alastair Bell, the Strategy Implementation team works closely with senior leadership and stakeholders across BMC Health System to own and advance high-priority initiatives that transform our system for the better.
The Strategy
Position: Strategy Implementation Manager
Department: Strategic Planning...
Schedule: Full Time
We are looking for a Strategy Manager to join our vibrant and growing Strategy Implementation team. Under the System's President, Alastair Bell, the Strategy Implementation team works closely with senior leadership and stakeholders across BMC Health System to own and advance high-priority initiatives that transform our system for the better.
The Strategy Manager will play a very visible role in leading change at BMC Health System. They will be on point for managing key strategic projects, engage and collaborate with clinical and operational leaders, conduct analyses that shape decisions, and implement changes to system operations. The issues constituting the Strategy Manager's portfolio will span a range of key strategic priorities for BMC Health System, such as: advancing health equity, opening new lines of patient service, improving mental health and addiction treatment services, scaling programs that address social determinants of health, shaping strategy for value-based care and population health programs, driving health plan performance, and ensuring the financial sustainability of our system. The team is a great place for a person with consulting skills to apply and grow their toolkit in the context of a mission-driven health system with a fun, supportive, performance-minded team.
Examples of recent work taken on by our Strategy Implementation team include:
• Designing and executing a high-priority initiative to close inequities in maternal health outcomes by race.
• Helping launch our system's community-based vaccine delivery program capable of delivering 20K doses per week concentrated in socially vulnerable neighborhoods around Boston.
• Opening a novel housing and clinical services facility serving people experiencing homelessness with co-occurring substance use disorders.
• Articulating our system's approach for delivering care management and coordination services in the next phase of MassHealth's ACO program.
• Producing a "growth" plan to help BMC expand high-impact, high-value clinical programs on its campus.
• Interfacing with MassHealth leadership on overall system financing and delivery system reform.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor's Degree
EXPERIENCE:
• 1-3 years of strategy consulting experience required
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
• None
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Confidence and adaptability to tackle complex and unstructured problems
• Positive attitude and willingness to own all aspects of a project
• Superb communication skills to distill complicated issues into clear recommendations
• Expert quantitative analysis and critical reasoning skills to structure and carry out analyses
• Strong interpersonal skills to navigate competing stakeholder interests
• Ability to work independently and with matrixed teams
• Ability to manage and prioritize across multiple projects to meet deadlines
About BMC Health System
Boston Medical Center Health System (BMC Health System) is an integrated health system comprised of the largest safety net hospital in New England and a health plan that cares for over 400,000 members across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Our roots as a provider system date back more than 150 years to our establishment as the City of Boston's public hospital-it is a foundation we have built upon as the provider of care to the most vulnerable individuals in the region. As part of our integrated health system we operate four Medicaid Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) in Massachusetts through a four-year-old reform of MassHealth; we share risk and take responsibility for quality of care for our ACO members under the program. BMCHS also plays a leading role as a safety-net system through our efforts to advance health equity (e.g., our StreetCred program to help low-income families claim the Earned-Income Tax Credit), invest in new models for addressing social determinants of health (e.g., our first-of-its-kind hospital-based food pantry), provide behavioral health treatment (e.g., our primary-care-based model for opioid addiction treatment), and more.
Req id: 26662 Show more details...
Department: Strategic Planning...
Schedule: Full Time
We are looking for a Strategy Manager to join our vibrant and growing Strategy Implementation team. Under the System's President, Alastair Bell, the Strategy Implementation team works closely with senior leadership and stakeholders across BMC Health System to own and advance high-priority initiatives that transform our system for the better.
The Strategy Manager will play a very visible role in leading change at BMC Health System. They will be on point for managing key strategic projects, engage and collaborate with clinical and operational leaders, conduct analyses that shape decisions, and implement changes to system operations. The issues constituting the Strategy Manager's portfolio will span a range of key strategic priorities for BMC Health System, such as: advancing health equity, opening new lines of patient service, improving mental health and addiction treatment services, scaling programs that address social determinants of health, shaping strategy for value-based care and population health programs, driving health plan performance, and ensuring the financial sustainability of our system. The team is a great place for a person with consulting skills to apply and grow their toolkit in the context of a mission-driven health system with a fun, supportive, performance-minded team.
Examples of recent work taken on by our Strategy Implementation team include:
• Designing and executing a high-priority initiative to close inequities in maternal health outcomes by race.
• Helping launch our system's community-based vaccine delivery program capable of delivering 20K doses per week concentrated in socially vulnerable neighborhoods around Boston.
• Opening a novel housing and clinical services facility serving people experiencing homelessness with co-occurring substance use disorders.
• Articulating our system's approach for delivering care management and coordination services in the next phase of MassHealth's ACO program.
• Producing a "growth" plan to help BMC expand high-impact, high-value clinical programs on its campus.
• Interfacing with MassHealth leadership on overall system financing and delivery system reform.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor's Degree
EXPERIENCE:
• 1-3 years of strategy consulting experience required
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
• None
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Confidence and adaptability to tackle complex and unstructured problems
• Positive attitude and willingness to own all aspects of a project
• Superb communication skills to distill complicated issues into clear recommendations
• Expert quantitative analysis and critical reasoning skills to structure and carry out analyses
• Strong interpersonal skills to navigate competing stakeholder interests
• Ability to work independently and with matrixed teams
• Ability to manage and prioritize across multiple projects to meet deadlines
About BMC Health System
Boston Medical Center Health System (BMC Health System) is an integrated health system comprised of the largest safety net hospital in New England and a health plan that cares for over 400,000 members across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Our roots as a provider system date back more than 150 years to our establishment as the City of Boston's public hospital-it is a foundation we have built upon as the provider of care to the most vulnerable individuals in the region. As part of our integrated health system we operate four Medicaid Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) in Massachusetts through a four-year-old reform of MassHealth; we share risk and take responsibility for quality of care for our ACO members under the program. BMCHS also plays a leading role as a safety-net system through our efforts to advance health equity (e.g., our StreetCred program to help low-income families claim the Earned-Income Tax Credit), invest in new models for addressing social determinants of health (e.g., our first-of-its-kind hospital-based food pantry), provide behavioral health treatment (e.g., our primary-care-based model for opioid addiction treatment), and more.
Req id: 26662 Show more details...
via Inside Higher Ed Careers
schedule_type: Full-time
Physician Assistant, Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control, Boston Medical Center
Tracking Code23599931660213Job Description
...
Boston Medical Center (BMC) and the Section of Infectious Diseases seeks a talented Physician Assistant (PA) as part of its continuing efforts to optimize the ability to respond to emerging infectious disease emergencies and reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed
Physician Assistant, Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control, Boston Medical Center
Tracking Code23599931660213Job Description
...
Boston Medical Center (BMC) and the Section of Infectious Diseases seeks a talented Physician Assistant (PA) as part of its continuing efforts to optimize the ability to respond to emerging infectious disease emergencies and reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed vulnerabilities throughout healthcare to quickly and comprehensively address new infectious diseases while maintaining exceptional care without exception by reducing HAIs. The PA will work within ID and the Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control (HEIC) unit. The PA will be actively involved in education and training of providers, surveillance, and implementation of quality improvement activities focused on reducing HAIs within the BMC hospital and healthcare system. During infectious diseases emergencies, the PA will lead formulation of policies and processes to assist in the inpatient, ambulatory and emergency department settings. The PA will work with other partners and stakeholders to disseminate infection prevention information; implement systems to provide appropriate testing, treatment and prevention strategies; monitor public health updates, requirements and regulations; and perform other necessary administrative duties.
The ID Section has expertise treating infections in patients with a wide range of comorbidities and immunocompromising conditions and has particular clinical strengths in infection control and antimicrobial stewardship; HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C and infections in patients with opioid-use disorders; tuberculosis; and travel- and migration-related diseases, in particular, Chagas disease.
Required Skills
• Master's degree in Physician Assistant
• Massachusetts state licensure
• MA Board authorization to practice licensure
• Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certifications
• Valid prescriptive authority from both the MA DPH-DCP and Federal DEA, as applicable
Applicants should email their CV and a brief narrative of their background and interest in the position to Adelisa Skoko at Adelisa.Skoko@bmc.org.
BU and BMC are committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and under-represented minority candidates.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
#LI-DNP
Job LocationBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular Show more details...
Tracking Code23599931660213Job Description
...
Boston Medical Center (BMC) and the Section of Infectious Diseases seeks a talented Physician Assistant (PA) as part of its continuing efforts to optimize the ability to respond to emerging infectious disease emergencies and reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed vulnerabilities throughout healthcare to quickly and comprehensively address new infectious diseases while maintaining exceptional care without exception by reducing HAIs. The PA will work within ID and the Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control (HEIC) unit. The PA will be actively involved in education and training of providers, surveillance, and implementation of quality improvement activities focused on reducing HAIs within the BMC hospital and healthcare system. During infectious diseases emergencies, the PA will lead formulation of policies and processes to assist in the inpatient, ambulatory and emergency department settings. The PA will work with other partners and stakeholders to disseminate infection prevention information; implement systems to provide appropriate testing, treatment and prevention strategies; monitor public health updates, requirements and regulations; and perform other necessary administrative duties.
The ID Section has expertise treating infections in patients with a wide range of comorbidities and immunocompromising conditions and has particular clinical strengths in infection control and antimicrobial stewardship; HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C and infections in patients with opioid-use disorders; tuberculosis; and travel- and migration-related diseases, in particular, Chagas disease.
Required Skills
• Master's degree in Physician Assistant
• Massachusetts state licensure
• MA Board authorization to practice licensure
• Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certifications
• Valid prescriptive authority from both the MA DPH-DCP and Federal DEA, as applicable
Applicants should email their CV and a brief narrative of their background and interest in the position to Adelisa Skoko at Adelisa.Skoko@bmc.org.
BU and BMC are committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and under-represented minority candidates.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
#LI-DNP
Job LocationBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular Show more details...
via Boston Medical Center
schedule_type: Full-time
Faculty Rheumatologist - Clinical
FACULTY POSITION
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BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-SECTION OF RHEUMATOLOGY
The Section of Rheumatology at Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center seeks an outstanding clinician at the Assistant Professor level. The successful candidate will participate in clinical practice and hold teaching responsibilities for Rheumatology fellows, internal medicine residents and medical students. The
Faculty Rheumatologist - Clinical
FACULTY POSITION
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BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-SECTION OF RHEUMATOLOGY
The Section of Rheumatology at Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center seeks an outstanding clinician at the Assistant Professor level. The successful candidate will participate in clinical practice and hold teaching responsibilities for Rheumatology fellows, internal medicine residents and medical students. The candidate should have a record of academic achievement, evidence of excellence in teaching, and be board-eligible or certified in Rheumatology. Please email a letter of interest and CV to: Tuhina Neogi, MD, Professor of Medicine and Chief, Section of Rheumatology at Boston University School of Medicine: karin.laping@bmc.org
Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and encourage applications from women and members of minority groups.
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BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-SECTION OF RHEUMATOLOGY
The Section of Rheumatology at Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center seeks an outstanding clinician at the Assistant Professor level. The successful candidate will participate in clinical practice and hold teaching responsibilities for Rheumatology fellows, internal medicine residents and medical students. The candidate should have a record of academic achievement, evidence of excellence in teaching, and be board-eligible or certified in Rheumatology. Please email a letter of interest and CV to: Tuhina Neogi, MD, Professor of Medicine and Chief, Section of Rheumatology at Boston University School of Medicine: karin.laping@bmc.org
Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and encourage applications from women and members of minority groups.
Req id: 26259 Show more details...