Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Betterhealth has a temporary position available immediately for a director level communications professional with experience in a large technology implementationThis is a three-month contractual job with the possibility of extensionThe communications director reports to the ceo and is 100% remote.
Betterhealth is a planned parenthood federation of america ancillary organization, specializing in systems to support health care delivery at the nation`s premiere reproductive health providerPart of the planned parenthood family from our origins, we contribute to the organization’s mission to provide the high-quality inclusive and comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care services all people need and deserve — with respect and compassion.
Specifically, betterhealth partners with affiliates to manage their electronic health records and medical revenue cycle.
In 2020, we were thrilled to take on responsibility for the build and management of a large technology implementation that spans nearly 400 planned parenthood health centers across the countryThis project helps staff put the patient at the center of every health center interaction and harnesses technology to improve the provision of reproductive health care, the health of our patients, and public health policy.
Betterhealth is a non-profit organization funded by fees for our servicesOur strength is a staff of subject matter experts from all over the country dedicated to the mission of planned parenthood and affiliates’ ability to serve patients no matter whatStaff positions are 100% remote.
General responsibilities
The communications director will develop and execute integrated communications for betterhealth’s outreach and ongoing work to manage electronic health records and revenue cycle for planned parenthood affiliatesThe position is also critical to building a narrative for a large technology implementation and assists affiliate staff with change management communications.
Specific duties:
Develop communications strategies that position betterhealth as a partner to planned parenthood affiliates for electronic health records and revenue cycle management.
Develop content for and manage communications vehicles such as the editorial calendar, messages, talking points, weekly updates, newsletters, affiliate implementation toolkits, and webinars.
Oversee the development of an organizational website.
Produce timely updates to ppfa, the board of betterhealth, and affiliate ceos.
Identify new communications opportunities.
Write leadership communications and collaborate on presentations, as needed.
Coach colleagues to translate complex ideas into presentations for broad audiences.
Ensure that all internal communications adhere to the editorial standards.
Additional responsibilities and projects as needed
Qualifications:
Passion for the mission and values of planned parenthood.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the intersection with health and social justice.
Bachelor’s degree or five to seven years’ experience in communications, at least two in a health care organization or company.
Experience supporting communications for independent affiliated organizations or operations.
Excellent writing and editing skills
Ability to work with a variety of personalities and collaborate across departments.
Ability to translate complex technology concepts into easily digestible information.
Self-directed, strategic thinker.
Ability to let dad-jokes slide by in any given conversation.
Previous experience with planned parenthood or knowledge of the structure of planned parenthood affiliates a plus.
