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About Tufts Medicine Care at Home Care at Home is the region’s most trusted provider of home health and hospice care for infants, children and adults. Our care teams proudly serve 110 cities and towns in the Merrimack Valley, northeastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Job Overview Under the direction of the Vice President/Chief Clinical Officer, this position is responsible for all community and hospice house performance metrics and program functions that include ensuring the quality of all services to meet/exceed industry standards; the agency meets/exceeds budgeted ADC goals for growth, GIP revenue, operating income and patient satisfaction. Job Description Minimum Qualifications: 1. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)., 2. Massachusetts RN Licensure., 3. Three (3) years of experience in community hospice clinical operations and management., 4. Experience in progressive healthcare management. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Master of Science in Business Administration (MBA) or related field. Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. Works with Medical Director to deliver optimal hospice care., 2. Ensures contribution from all IDT members in delivery of hospice care for each patient., 3. Maintains measurement monitors of critical functions and corrects systems to ensure identified thresholds are met., 5. Implements corrective actions to improve clinical performance, workflow and quality. Reviews Incident Reports and complaints; conducts quality assurance assessments; recommends corrective action., 6. Maintains current knowledge of HealthWyse and uses software effectively to monitor operations. Monitors revenue and expenses including cost per patient day (CPPD) and implements corrective action when needed., 7. Hires, coaches, develops, and monitors staff productivity and performance. Address and documents employee performance issues in a timely manner., 8. Utilizes team building skills to promote optimal team performance and support., 9. Prepares and delivers balanced and professional performance evaluations in a timely manner., 10. Ensures retention of qualified staff. When staff exit, utilize exit interviews to prompt changes., 11. Works with VP to administer indigent and grant monies when available., 12. Works with Volunteer Coordinator to meet the needs of Hospice patients., 13. Assists with DPH and Joint Commission site visits., 14. Participates in development and revising of policies and procedures when needed., 15. Oversees planning and implementation of CQI and QA programs for Hospice including annual plan based on clinical, patient satisfaction and operational issues., 16. Reports Compliance concerns to the CEO or Chief Compliance Officer when applicable., 17. Promotes hospice services within the community, develops effective relationships with referral sources, and maintains liaison with community agencies, municipal, financial, and spiritual resources., 18. Works collaboratively with the Vice President of External Relations to develop a public relations and community education programs. Remains current on publicly reported outcome metrics., 19. Works with the VP/CFO regarding accounting, collections, cash flow, budget and other balance sheet areas. Ensures that all contractual agreements related to the Hospice Program are honored. Prepares business opportunity/cost-benefit plans as appropriate., 20. Acts as a team player with management staff to handle problems in a proactive manner and maintains a positive and supportive attitude while maintaining appropriate management boundaries. Ensures coordination/cooperation horizontally and vertically throughout the organization., 21. Works collaboratively with Performance Improvement Coordinator to ensure continual improvement in performance., 22. Ensures compliance within guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies (JCAHO, DPH, ERISA etc.) and demonstrates compliance with Home Health Foundation policies and procedures., 23. Seeks innovative and alternative ways to deliver care so as to contain costs and maximize reimbursement., 24. Establishes visit and patient/staff standards against which to measure performance and staffing need., 25. Utilizes problem solving skills in maximizing staff effectiveness, efficiencies, and cost effectiveness., 26. Communicates expectations to employees in a clear manner including updates and changes. Physical Requirements: 1. Standing and walking for extensive periods of time., 2. Occasionally requires lifting and carrying items weighing up to 10 pounds., 3. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc., 4. Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases and other transmissible infections., 5. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances., 6. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations., 7. Ability to handle emergency and crisis situations., 8. Subjected to irregular hours., 9. May have contact with hazardous materials. Skills & Abilities: 1. Strong leadership and emotional intelligence skills., 2. Tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity in dealing with customer and staff relations., 3. Maintains current knowledge of, and ensures adherence to: laws; regulations; Medicare COPs; Joint Commission standards; standards of practice, and organization’s policies and procedures., 4. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing., 5. Good analytical and budget management skills., 6. Able to provide own transportation for job related meetings and appointments outside the office., 7. Understands operations of organization., 8. Promotes effective change., 9. Exercises independent judgment., 10. Ability to delegate., 11. Understands organizational human behavior., 12. Utilizes critical thinking skills . Job Profile Summary This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Home Care Nurse duties: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of patients or provides nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient’s plan of care as directed. Provides professional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. A role that manages experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in assignments. Responsibilities typically include: policy and strategy implementation for short-term results (1 year or less), problems faced are difficult to moderately complex, and influences others outside of own job area regarding policies, practices and procedures. At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range: $134,525.66 - $171,524.44

Job DescriptionAbout Pendar Technologies Pendar Technologies designs and manufactures advanced chemical analysis instruments for mission-critical applications, delivering reliable answers in challenging environments. Our products are trusted by public safety professionals, forensic scientists, and defense agencies to provide rapid and accurate chemical intelligence in the field and in the lab. We are a small, multidisciplinary team driven by scientific rigor, engineering excellence, and the desire to make a tangible impact in safety and forensic science. You: • Have experience with forensic workflows, particularly seized drug analysis., • Are deeply familiar with Raman spectroscopy, ideally including SERS., • Have strong general chemistry knowledge, and are comfortable managing the purchase, handling, storage, and disposal of laboratory chemicals in compliance with safety regulations., • Are motivated by real-world problems faced by forensic chemists and public safety users., • Thrive in a hands-on role developing, testing, and refining analytical methods., • Value pragmatic experimentation, iterative development, and cross-functional collaboration., • Communicate clearly and effectively in both scientific writing and technical discussions., • Today, you will…, • Design and run experiments using Pendar's Raman platforms., • Explore and evaluate sample prep techniques, substrates, and field-relevant workflows., • Collaborate with R&D and software teams to align product features with specific use cases., • Draft technical notes and user-facing materials based on experimental results., • Support customer-facing efforts with your subject-matter expertise., • In six months, you will have…, • Taken ownership of method development and validation for at least one application area., • Built working relationships with external collaborators., • Co-authored application notes or white papers., • Delivered a presentation at a leading scientific conference., • In one year, you will have…, • Established yourself as a key scientific contributor within the applications team., • Led validation studies or collaborative pilots with outside labs on Raman-based workflows., • Contributed to technical requirements definition for future instrument features., • Helped define best practices for field and laboratory use of Raman in forensic drug analysis.Location and Additional information, • This is a full-time position, fully on-site in Cambridge, MA, accessible by car, bike, and bus., • Competitive benefits include healthcare, dental, vision, and matching 401k. We welcome applicants who are excited to build world-class hardware that makes a real impact.

Job DescriptionABOUT ARTERA Our Mission: Make healthcare #1 in customer service. What We Deliver: Artera, a SaaS leader in digital health, transforms patient experience with AI-powered virtual agents (voice and text) for every step of the patient journey. Artera’s virtual agents support front desk staff to improve patient access including self-scheduling, intake, forms, billing and more. Whether augmenting a team or unleashing a fully autonomous digital workforce, Artera offers multiple virtual agent options to meet healthcare organizations where they are in their AI journey. Artera helps support 2B communications in 109 languages across voice, text and web. A decade of healthcare expertise, powered by AI. Our Impact: Trusted by 900+ provider organizations — including specialty groups, FQHCs, large IDNs and federal agencies — engaging 100 million patients annually. Our award-winning culture: Since founding in 2015, Artera has consistently been recognized for its innovative technology, business growth, and named a top place to work. Examples of these accolades include: Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024); Deloitte Technology Fast 500 (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024); Built In Best Companies to Work For (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025). Artera has also been recognized by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Startup Employers,” Newsweek as one of the “World’s Best Digital Health Companies,” and named one of the top “44 Startups to Bet your Career on in 2024” by Business Insider. Artera is seeking a high-performing Account Executive (AE) to drive growth across our healthcare client base. You’ll engage decision-makers at leading specialty provider organizations, navigating complex sales cycles and delivering tech-enabled solutions that improve care delivery and operational efficiency. You’ll collaborate closely with Sales Development Representatives while owning your pipeline end-to-end — from prospecting and market research to strategic outreach and deal execution. You know how to uncover opportunities through industry intel, digital channels, and real-world networking. This role is ideal for someone passionate about transforming healthcare through innovation, with a proven track record of consultative selling in fast-paced, mission-driven environments.Responsibilities • This role is about strategy, relationship building, and communication skills that separate top AE’s from the rest. You will:, • End to End Sales Ownership: Own and drive the full sales cycle, from prospecting and lead generation to closing six-figure deals., • Pipeline Growth & Management: Partner with an SDR to build a robust pipeline, but take ownership of generating new business through proactive outreach, including networking, industry events, and thought leadership., • Industry Expertise: Stay ahead of industry trends by consuming relevant content to identify opportunities and position Artera as an industry leader., • Clear Communication: Conduct engaging discovery calls, demos, and presentations that effectively communicate Artera’s value to a wide range of healthcare organizations, including physician practices, management groups, and financial stakeholders., • Collaboration and Iteration: Work collaboratively across internal teams, including Customer Success, Sales, Engineering, and FinOps, to develop tailored solutions for clients., • Strategic Closes: Leverage Meddpicc or similar sales methodologies to ensure a structured and effective approach to closing deals., • High Impact Selling: Consistently meet or exceed an annual quota of $1M in revenue., • Data & CRM Focused: Track and analyze sales activities and outcomes using CRM tools like Salesforce, Gong, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and ZoomInfo., • Client Relationship Management: Build long-term relationships with clients and ensure smooth handoffs to Customer Success Managers for retention and upsell opportunities.Requirements, • General Sales Experience: 3-5 years of full-cycle SaaS sales experience, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding quotas., • Provider Sales Experience: Experience selling into specialty healthcare markets (e.g., orthopedics, gastroenterology, outpatient practices, etc), with a strong understanding of value-based care, reimbursement models, and physician-oriented solutions., • Unstoppable Drive: A self-starter who proactively finds new business opportunities., • Niche Market Selling: Demonstrated ability to navigate complex organizational structures and collaborate in team-selling environments., • Communication Focused: Exceptional communication, presentation, and storytelling skills., • Sales-Enablement Oriented: Proficiency with CRM tools and sales enablement platforms (Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Gong).Bonus, • Experience working in startups or scaling companies., • Background in clinical or administrative healthcare roles., • Exposure to crafting or iterating on sales presentations and materials.Our Interview Process, • We want this to be a fast, transparent, and mutually beneficial process. Here are the steps you can expect:, • Introductory Call with Talent Acquisition (20-30 min): A quick chat to learn about your background, understand your career aspirations, and share detailed insight into the AE role, team structure, and our high-performance culture., • Hiring Manager Video Interview (30 min): A deeper conversation focused on your motivation, sales mindset, and demonstrating your potential for rapid growth within the AE function., • Sales Leader Video Interview (30 min): An additional chance to showcase what you’ve learned about Artera, and why you’re the right fit., • Panel Video Interview (45 min): A video interview with a panel of three sales leaders, where you’ll have the chance to execute a short discovery call to demonstrate your communication skills and coachability under pressure, and ability to navigate push back.

Job DescriptionCompany Description Come join our team and become part of what the Boston Globe has recognized as one of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts 2018 - 2024! Saving lives through organ and tissue donation is the mission uniting our employees and drives the work we do. New England Donor Services (NEDS) coordinates organ and tissue donation in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, the eastern counties of Vermont and Bermuda. Responsible for one of the largest of the 55 Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) that make up the nation’s donation system, NEDS works with over 200 hospitals and serves nearly 15 million people in our region, screening nearly 55,000 potential donor referrals annually. With approximately $140M in operating revenues, NEDS employs 378 clinical and non-clinical staff members throughout New England and across the country. Our vision is to be a leader in the development and implementation of strategies to increase the life-saving and life-enhancing gifts of organ and tissue donation through effective relationships with our clinical partners, donor families and the communities we serve. Job Description Under the administrative direction of the Sr. Vice President Organ Utilization and the clinical direction of the Chief Medical Officer and Surgical Director, the NEDS Recovery Surgeon is a licensed physician with experience in organ donation, surgical organ recovery and organ transplantation. The NEDS Recovery Surgeon has the primary responsibility is the surgical dissection, removal and preparation of abdominal organs recovered from deceased donors for transplantation and research, as well as the intraoperative assessment of medical suitability of the deceased donor. The NEDS Recovery Surgeon will adhere to all NEDS surgical recovery standards and is expected to contribute to the mission of NEDS to increase the availability of organs suitable for transplantation by assisting in operational efficiencies and high-quality surgical recovery services. Administrative: • Available a minimum of 20 on-call days each month, including some weekends. An on-call day shall be defined as a 24-hour period., • Extensive travel within New England to donor hospitals both by vehicle and aircraft., • Participates in weekly quality review of donors and is a member of the NEDS Research Committee., • Responsible for organ recovery procedures, both Donation after Brain Death (DBD) donors and Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD) donors, ensuring they meet national standards and NEDS policies and procedures for organ recovery and transplantation., • Assists in managing the donor hospital recovery process by collaborating with hospital staff in a respectful and professional manner., • Responsible for performing organ biopsies and facilitating the interpretation of organ biopsies by donor hospital or other pathologists to determine suitability when biopsy requested., • Responsible for inspecting the abdominal cavity for abnormalities that necessitate pathological evaluation., • Responsible for recovering liver, pancreas, and kidneys from deceased donors for transplantation., • Provides and documents an accurate and verifiable description of organ anatomy to include assessment of quality, anatomical abnormalities, and surgical damage., • Participates in verification of organ labeling to ensure accuracy and safety in accordance with NEDS policies., • Recovers or assists in the recovery of heart valves and organs for research when requested. Interpersonal and Communication Skills: strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Ability to critically think, problem solve, and work productively both independently and as a team participant. Skilled in active listening and proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information. Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates the ability to understand, use and manage emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges, and diffuse conflict. Delegation: Knows when and what to delegate. Assigns tasks/assignments to match and individuals’ personal strengths. Encourage employees to utilize critical thinking to solve their own problems. Initiative: Is a self-starter. Seeks solutions and makes practical suggestions. Finds new and better ways to perform job and functions. Displays ingenuity in anticipating and meeting unexpected situations. Organization: Is able to successfully prioritize when faced with demands, requests and deadlines. Effectively handles competing priorities. Is able to distinguish between the crucial and trivial. Sees the big picture. Keeps situations in proper perspective. Confidentiality: Ability to handle highly confidential information in a professional manner. High level of judgment and discretion. Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Graduate of an accredited medical school and residency program, • Licensed physician in one of the 6 New England states with an unrestricted and unlimited license to practice medicine., • Required to drive NEDS authorized vehicles to meet the duties and responsibilities of this position. Must maintain the requirements of an “eligible driver” including maintaining an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and required minimum personal automobile insurance per NEDS automobile policy. You will be part of a team that supports the NEDS mission, to Save and Heal Lives, through the gift of Organ and Tissue Donation. As an NEDS employee, our benefits include: • Generous paid time-off program, • Health, Dental, Vision, and Mental Health insurance coverage, • 2x Annual Salary Life Insurance, • Fertility Benefits, • Inclusive Healthcare Programs, • Flex Spending Account Options, • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Organizational Contributions, • Tuition Reimbursement, • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), • Pet Insurance, • Working Advantage discounts Program. Additional Information HIRING ALERT: NEDS is actively taking precautions to protect our community, staff and partners during this time of medical emergency due to COVID-19. In order to be employed at NEDS, you must be vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19. When you join New England Donor Services you can expect competitive salaries and a great benefit package. Benefits include a generous paid time off program, BCBS Health and Dental Insurance, Healthcare Reimbursement Account, 2x Annual Salary Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage, 403(b) Retirement Contribution, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program and Discounts through Working Advantage. New England Donor Services is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply to meet the needs of the communities we serve. Hear from some of our employees at