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Experienced office manager for outpatient physical therapy practice

Established outpatient physical therapy practice in Northwest DC (local to George Washington University) seeks a dynamic practice manager.We are seeking an outstanding individual with office management experience and medical billing expertise. Strong information technology and computer knowledge and bookkeeping skills are essential.Job DescriptionThis is a hands-on role with responsibilities including: financial transactions; payroll; management of the collections process for patients and insurance companies; integration of technological advances into the billing and receivable processes; billing and front desk office staff management; and assisting in the marketing efforts of the clinic. Requirements- Medical billing/coding certification (equivalent experience may be considered)- Associates degree or certificate in accounting (equivalent bookkeeper experience may be considered)- At least 3 years of management experience- Computer and information technology expertise- Strong analytical and problem solving skills- Proven track record reducing and managing A/R- Ability to write professional correspondence- Expertise in Microsoft Office applicationsWe offer an excellent salary, benefits and quality of life package. Information on Sports and Spinal Physical Therapy may be found at www.sportsandspinalpt.com

Lead the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of annual communication plans to accomplish the goals and objectives of all IFIC committees, working in concert with committee members and IFIC president and CEO.Coordinate crisis communications for the committees, developing strategies and key messages with committee staff, members and industry-wide coalitions as appropriate.Working with Media Team, positively influence media coverage of committee´s issues through targeted distribution, educational programs, serving as an organizational spokesperson, and providing referrals to outside experts or organizations as appropriate.Work with the committee´s chairs on organizing periodic meetings of the committees to discuss scientific, policy and communications developments related to the committees and to review ongoing progress toward accomplishing committee´s objectives.Supervise program directors and other staff assigned to support committee activities, such that work is accomplished in a professional and timely manner.Lead the development, distribution and promotion of all print and broadcast materials to meet committee´s objectives.Network externally to establish a presence and enhance IFICs reputation.Develop liaisons with governmental and third-party organizations to accomplish committee´s goals.Oversee all communications to member, non-member and IFIC target audiences on committee specific issues.Develop annual budget for assigned committees and oversee all committee expenditures to ensure fiscal solvency. Work with president and CEO and Senior Vice President, Membership and Strategic Initiatives, to recruit new members to the committees, as well as new organizational members.Develop and present report of committee´s accomplishments at IFIC Board meetings and provide updates in member monthly strategic communications and on IFICNet.Provide professional expertise/contacts to other IFIC/IFIC Foundation programs in accomplishing their goals as appropriate.Participate on Senior Staff Team and perform other duties as assigned by the President and CEO.

Program Lead Opportunity!

To serve as the primary liaison with community physicians in marketing and recruitment in the uptake and successful implementation of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems in their offices and participation in regional pediatric data sharing and quality initiatives as part of the Children�s IQ Network. Coordinates status reports, as well as participating on teams and working with Children�s IQ Network leadership on this initiative. Assigns work to team members to assure timely completion of Network milestones and deliverables as appropriate.Physician or Nurse Practitioner. Formal informatics training preferred. Business or marketing skills desired. Electronic Medical Record and Pediatric Primary Care Experience required.

Responsible for administering multiple servers in the CNMC computer network. Minimum Education/Experience: CNE, or MSCE Certification. Bachelor´s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience. 2-3 years of related & progressive experience. Experience in administering multiple UNIX, NT, and Novell Systems in an Ethernet LAN environment.

Interface Technical Coordinator

Coordinates interface development, design, testing and training plans for assigned projects. Leads teams and works with project staff and stakeholders to assure that requirements are incorporated within the project design. May develop interface code using HL7 or custom CCL programming if appropriate. Assigns work to team members to assure timely completion of project milestones and deliverables as appropriate. Develops policies and procedures as appropriate. Provides regular status reports to Project Managers. Identifies and escalates issues following departmental guidelines. Assists in staff training and serves as part of go-live support teams including after-hours call as assigned. BA/BS in computer science, business, information technology or healthcare related discipline. Five years of related and progressive experience, preferably in healthcare. Experience with training clinical staff in computer applications. Experience with clinical system integration, HL7 and/or CCL preferred. Demonstrates: Strategic thinking, ability to multi-task, organizational skills, and effective communication.

Emergency Medicine Associates, a dynamic practice management company with contracts in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., is seeking a person to run a large medical billing practice. The Director of Billing Systems Integration (DBSI) is responsible for the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the billing processes including coding, customer service, electronic data acquisition, data entry, commercial/managed care billing, chart reconciliation activities, hospital interfaces, support services and remote office personnel. The DBIS is also responsible for the success of the revenue cycle, oversight of the retrieval of all patient encounter records, timely and accurate coding, timely charge entry and A/R management, oversight and knowledge of the electronic claims submission/remittance activities including clean/failed claims percentages, number and percentage of re-bills and coordination with collection agency services. The DBIS must also interact effectively with external vendors, manage automated reporting processes and prepare executive management reports. Requirements:The qualified candidate must have a very strong IT background with continuous focus on automating processes and have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. The candidate must have at least 5 years of medical billing management experience, a Bachelors Degree, excellent analytical skills, knowledge of the statutes related to HIPPA, and be able to handle difficult situations with insight and professionalism. Excellent leadership, coaching and communications skills and the ability to efficiently direct workflow are also required.

For 36 years, the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships have provided scientists and engineers with a unique opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to national and international issues in the federal policy realm.

AAAS seeks candidates from a broad array of disciplines, ethnicities and disability status. Fellows represent a spectrum of career stages, from recent PhD graduates, to faculty on sabbatical, to retired scientists and engineers. Fellows also come from a range of sectors, including academia, industry, non-profit organizations and government labs.Visit http://w.on24.com/r.htm?e=160694&s=1&k=D785140CCA5582862DACE58A06E97335 to RSVP for a webinar on 2 October, 2009 at 12:00 pm EDT you can learn more about the fellowships application, selection and placement processes and ask questions of former Fellows about how the experience affected their careers. Eligibility & Criteria:To be considered for a fellowship via AAAS, successful applicants must hold a doctoral level degree (PhD, ScD, MD, DVM, etc.), in any of the following:* Social/Behavioral sciences* Health sciences* Biological sciences* Physical sciences* Earth sciences* Computational sciences* Mathematics* Engineering disciplines (Applicants with a MS in Engineering and three years of post-degree professional experience also qualify.)All degree requirements must be completed by the 15 December, 2009 application deadline.Additionally, successful applicants must: * Show a commitment to serve society* Exhibit good communication skills and the ability to engage with non-scientific audiences* Demonstrate problem-solving ability, flexibility and leadership qualities* Hold U.S. citizenshipFederal employees are not eligible. This is a year-long opportunity, beginning 1 September, 2010 and ending 31 August, 2011. Fellows in most executive branch agencies have the opportunity to renew their fellowship for up to 12 additional months. STIPEND & BENEFITS:Stipend: Approximately $73,000 to $95,000 (depending on years of experience and previous salary).Relocation Allowance: Up to $4,000 for first-year Fellows with stipends via AAAS if move is greater than 50 miles outside Washington, D.C.Health Insurance: Monthly reimbursements for Fellows who receive stipends via AAAS. Insurance coverage via agency for those hired directly as temporary federal employees.Travel/Training: Minimum of $4,000 for Fellows receiving a stipend via AAAS, to be used for fellowship assignment-related travel, conferences, and/or training. Professional Development: A year-long program including orientation, monthly seminars, skill-building workshops, career sessions, and networking events.Apply: The deadline is 15 December, 2009

Position Summary: Performs retrospective deficiency analysis on all outpatient records. Abstracts clinical data from the medical records for statistical and research purposes. Also, assigns the ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 codes as well as designate the appropriate DRG per record under prospective payment guidelines. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospitals philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.Required Education/Training: Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing and/or an Accredited Medical Record Program. Preferred experience in coding may substitute for degree. Must possess current DC licensure as a nurse and/or certification for an Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist Physician (CCS-P), or Certified Procedural Coder (CPC)Required Experience: At least two years medical record coding experience in an acute care setting preferred.

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Position Summary: The incumbent in this position is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following the established infection control practices. This incumbent is also responsible to preparing surgical case carts. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital´s philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.Required Education/Training: High School graduate or equivalent (GED). Nationally recognized Sterile Processing Certification is required within six months of hire. Required Experience: Minimum of one year of experience as a sterile processing technician.

Georgetown University Hospital, a 609-bed facility and teaching institute affiliated with Georgetown University Medical School, is seeking an AVP, Executive Director, Oncology Services. The AVP and Executive Director, Oncology Services will lead, direct and manage the clinical oncology service line for Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center (LCCC) at Georgetown University Hospital (GUH) and will serve as the primary executive between GUH, LCCC and MedStar Health. This person will provide leadership, direction and operational management to the LCCC clinical services in accordance with the mission, policies and philosophy of GUH. The Executive Director, Oncology Services will ensure accountability to operational, strategic and financial objectives of the oncology service line and services with clearly defined timeframes and accountabilities. Working closely with the executive team of Georgetown University Hospital, medical faculty and associated voluntary medical staff, the Executive Director will identify programs, services and associated competencies required to build and expand oncology programs and services of Georgetown University Hospital and Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Requirements for the role include an MHA, MBA or MS in health care administration, public health administration or a related field. Five or more years of experience in oncology management and service line structure is also required. Experience with an NCI-designated oncology program is highly preferred.Washington, D.C.