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Over a year ago, Mount Holly Volunteer Rescue Squad began investigating how to allow donations to the squad to be tax deductible. The process requires that we end the existence of the current organization and create a new 501c3 nonprofit organization, named Mount Holly Rescue. All assets, facilities, equipment, members, and officers will transition from the old to the new organization. The IRS has approved this transition, and the next step will be to obtain licensure as a new service from the State of Vermont. That step requires a Public Notice, shown below. If you have any questions please email anna@mhrescue.org
PUBLIC NOTICE Mount Holly Rescue has identified the need for an Ambulance Service to operate in the Town of Mount Holly and is applying for licensure by the Vermont Department of Health. This service proposes to begin operation on January 1, 2024 within the geographic boundaries of the Town of Mount Holly and the village of East Wallingford. In accordance with 24 V.S.A. Emergency Medical Services Statute, public comments are invited to be received by the department by September 8, 2023. Address comments to: Vermont Department of Health Office of Public Health Preparedness and EMS PO Box 70 Burlington, VT 05402-0070
| | | | Ludlow Legion Benefit BBQ Announcement August 2023 Ludlow, VT: Please join us this Saturday, August 26th from 9am-2pm for another delicious Legion Chicken BBQ in downtown Ludlow! The Legion has hosted MANY benefit BBQs over the years, and they are always great and sell out quickly. We are honored to say that proceeds will be shared between the Expeditionary School at Black River and Black River Good Neighbor Service. ESBR has been granted State Approval as an Approved Independent School, to be reviewed for renewal in one year's time. This provides an amazing opportunity to continue to sustain an extraordinary local educational establishment. BRGNS continues to serve this town diligently, especially with flood relief efforts. Such organizations are at the heart of a community, and any support helps it to thrive as a whole. We hope to see everyone this Saturday, rain or shine we'll be out there serving up some lean mean BBQ!
If you would like to learn more about the school or get involved, please contact Gary Blodgett, Chair of the Board at gblodgett@esblackriver.org or 802-558-3417. More information is available at www.brgn.org for Black River Good Neighbors Service. Thank you to everyone for your continued support of this entire community!
| | | | | Hello, We hope this day is finding you well and reveling within your Summertime! Our office has set the intention to hire administrative talent by Monday, August 28th. Open to staffing 2 ~ P/T positions.
Candidates may apply 3 ways: Email: their Cover Letter, Resume, and 3 References to both this address uthrive@vermontel.net, and chirojoe11@gmail.com Drop Off: the package to 68 South Main Street, Wallingford, VT 05773. Best to call ahead to ensure we're here. US Mail To: Lisa & Joseph Donohue, Thrive Center of the Green Mountains, Inc., P.O. Box 539, Wallingford, VT 05773 With Most Sincere Appreciations, Lisa M. Donohue, MA, LMT & Dr. Joseph P. Donohue, DC Enjoy!: https://uuwestport.org/blessing-of-your-work-by-john-odonohue/ www.instagram.com/thrivecentervt
| | | | | Office Assistant (Queen or King of Quite A Lot) Thrive Center of the Green Mountains, Inc. RESPONSIBILITIES The Office Assistant is responsible for the administrative and processing aspects of Patient Interaction, Billing and Collections, Marketing and Facility Management to ensure a smooth day to day operation of the Thrive Center. Displaying a high degree of initiative and independent judgment, the incumbent will collaborate closely with the Thrive Center owners to continually assess and maintain an efficient and effective business operating model in relationship to chiropractic care, therapeutic massage / bodywork, and other offerings. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with Thrive Center owners and independent staff ~ taking "our" center collective to the next level. Possesses a thorough knowledge of or will become thoroughly knowledgeable of current HIPAA policies and relevant regulations Requires discretion and judgment to organize priorities, complete tasks and handle confidential information. DUTIES Client Patient Interaction - Serves as the initial point of contact for incoming patients
- Ensures all patients are appropriately processed
Manages incoming phone inquires
- Schedules and verifies patient appointments
- Processes all related patient information, documentation, records and files in accordance with HIPAA regulatory requirements and guidelines.
- Evaluates, develops and implements work flow/office systems to improve the Patient Experience.
Billing and Collections - Maintains all patient information relative to account payables and receivables
- Verifies insurance coverage
- Processes all co-payments
- Processes (electronic/paper) invoicing
- Interacts and coordinates all third-party payers activities
- Complies and generates daily, weekly and monthly accounting reports.
Marketing - Identifies opportunities for cross-selling or up-selling Thrive Center services & products to existing patient base.
- Participates and works on in Worksite-Offsite Programs such as health fairs, fun-shops, health screenings and educational programs.
- Initiates, promotes and maintains collaborative relationships with Thrive Center owners to identify new avenues of marketing the Thrive Center to the region.
- Other projects as created, manifested and designated.
Facility Management - Maintains all office inventory supplies and nutritional supplement lines.
- Provides office maintenance in the form of room preparation and general cleaning of common areas, which we all uphold.
QUALIFICATIONS - Minimum of 3 years of increasingly responsible administrative experience.
- Knowledge of alternative healthcare offerings very helpful (chiropractic, applied kinesiology, massage / bodywork, coaching, detoxification, nutritional supplementation, acupuncture, etc.)
- Interpersonal / communication: Excellent inter & intra personal / communication skills and a good command of English language. A sense of humor & self awareness welcomed daily.
- Time Management: Exceptional organizational skills and ability to organize time and priorities effectively, asking for direction when appropriate. Flexibility to handle multiple tasks and deadline pressures. An independent hawk for details, while being part of a supportive team to collaborate.
- Leadership: Demonstrates responsibility, forthrightness and integrity. Ability to skillfully handle issues of sensitive nature with respect to confidentiality.
- Professional knowledge: Knowledge regarding office management and billing protocol.
- Critical Thinking / Decision Making: Ability to appropriately evaluate all aspects of a situation and to tactfully make appropriate and timely decisions.
- Information Systems/Technology Skills: Sound computer skills Including Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, Outlook and QuickBooks. Eclipse patient software knowledge preferred.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - Hourly (Compensation rate based on background and experience.)
- 31-36 hour work week / + Potential for more hours
- DC Office Hours: M (10-6:30); T (10-6:30); W (Outcalls / Other); TH – (7-2:00); F (7-2:00)
(Subject to change, hours may be added pre & post chiropractic care schedule & other days of the week as requested / needed for events, Etc. – As possibles.) Current Assistance Work Schedule (Example): Monday: 10:00 am to 6:30 pm (Later start ~ Given weekend.) Tuesday: 10:00 am to 6:30 pm Wednesday [Variable, if at all.] Thursday: 7:00 am to 2:00 pm Friday: 7:00 am to 2:00 pm (Early Quit "EQ" ~ Start your weekend early!) - Paid Holidays ~ Following Federal & Vermont State Guidelines (6): New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
- "In-House" chiropractic sessions (12 annually for employee (or as needed) & family members.* (* = TBC) ~ $600+ value.
- "In-House" Massage / Bodywork, or Coaching or Ionic Cleanse sessions. May be able to seek services outside of Thrive. (4 annually) ~ $260+ value.
- Other ~ Retail deals, CSA potentials, welcoming & energizing work environmentJ ~ where we change lives, daily! ....And More.
FINER DETAILS TO FOLLOW WITHIN FURTHER INTERVIEW(S) & AT 3 MONTH REVIEW - Schedule Flexibility Possibilities
- Vacation ["Leave Pool"] ~ includes time off via the "Vermont Earned Sick Leave Act.
- Probationary Period / Termination
- Annual Compensation Package / Total Cost (to the Thrive Center - Including Worker's Compensation, Etc.)
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