Join Our Team: Clinic Office Manager at the People's Health & Wellness Clinic

Clinic Office Manager

People's Health & Wellness Clinic (PHWC) – Barre, Vermont

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Salary: $54,000 annually

Benefits: Health benefit up to $9,000 annually, generous paid time off, 10 paid holidays, a two-week clinic closure between Christmas and New Year's, and employer 401(k) contributions after one year of employment.

Help Make Healthcare Accessible to Everyone

The People's Health & Wellness Clinic is seeking a compassionate, organized, and mission-driven Clinic Office Manager to become the welcoming face and operational heart of our clinic.

Every day, PHWC provides free medical, dental, mental health, and care coordination services to Vermonters who face barriers to accessing healthcare. Our patients include working families, older adults, uninsured individuals, members of the LGBTQ+ community, immigrants and refugees, and others who may have nowhere else to turn for care.

This is more than an administrative position. The Clinic Office Manager helps create a welcoming environment where every patient is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.

About the Role

As Clinic Office Manager, you will serve as the central hub of clinic operations, supporting patients, volunteers, healthcare providers, and staff. You will help ensure that the clinic runs smoothly while maintaining a warm and professional atmosphere.

Responsibilities include:

  • Welcoming patients and answering phones

  • Scheduling appointments and managing patient records

  • Coordinating communication with patients, providers, and partner organizations

  • Supporting and scheduling front desk volunteers

  • Assisting with provider and volunteer scheduling

  • Maintaining office systems, records, and supplies

  • Supporting clinic meetings, events, and special projects

  • Working closely with clinical staff to ensure excellent patient care and follow-up

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who:

  • Enjoys helping people and building relationships

  • Is highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities

  • Communicates clearly and professionally

  • Is comfortable working with volunteers and diverse populations

  • Maintains confidentiality and professionalism

  • Is comfortable with computers, email, and office software

  • Can adapt to changing needs and solve problems independently

Experience in healthcare, nonprofit organizations, customer service, or office administration is helpful but not required.

Our Values

PHWC believes healthcare is a human right.

We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all people, regardless of income, housing status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, immigration status, or life circumstances. We seek team members who share our commitment to equity, compassion, and treating every person with dignity and respect.

Why Work at PHWC?

At PHWC, you'll join a dedicated team of staff, volunteers, and healthcare professionals who are making a real difference in the lives of our neighbors every day.

If you're looking for work that combines purpose, community, and meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter describing your interest in the position to:

Daniel Barlow, Executive Director

daniel@phwcvt.org

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, June 30.

PHWC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

PHWC is seeking a new Medical Director!

People’s Health & Wellness Clinic (PHWC)

Position Title: Medical Director (Volunteer, Part-Time)

About PHWC

The People’s Health & Wellness Clinic (PHWC) in Barre, Vermont, provides free primary medical, dental, mental health, and wellness services to uninsured and underinsured adults in Central Vermont. We are a community-based, nonprofit clinic committed to removing barriers to care and addressing the social determinants of health.

Position Summary

The Medical Director is a volunteer clinical leader who provides oversight, guidance, and support for PHWC’s medical services. Working in collaboration with the Executive Director, Director of Clinical Services, volunteer providers, and the Board of Directors, the Medical Director ensures that PHWC delivers high-quality, patient-centered, and safe care. This is a part-time role requiring a flexible time commitment of approximately 6–10 hours per month.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide medical leadership and clinical oversight for PHWC’s volunteer providers and staff.

  • Ensure compliance with clinical policies, protocols, and quality assurance standards.

  • Collaborate with the Executive Director and Director of Clinical Services on clinical program development, patient safety, and risk management.

  • Serve as a resource and mentor for volunteer clinicians and support staff.

  • Assist in provider recruitment and retention, including outreach to local physicians, nurse practitioners, and other medical professionals.

  • Participate in periodic meetings of the Board of Directors and the Clinic’s Health & Wellness Committee.

  • Represent PHWC in the community and with partner organizations as appropriate.

Qualifications

  • Licensed physician (MD or DO) or NP in good standing in the State of Vermont.

  • Experience in primary care, family medicine, or internal medicine preferred.

  • Commitment to PHWC’s mission of providing free, high-quality health care to underserved populations.

  • Must have demonstrated a track record of leading and managing in a complex and limited resource environment.

  • Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.

  • Willingness to work in a volunteer-driven, resource-limited environment.

Time Commitment

  • Approximately 6–10 hours per month, flexible schedule.

  • Combination of on-site, remote, and meeting participation.

Compensation

  • This is a volunteer position.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should contact Executive Director Daniel Barlow at daniel@phwcvt.org and Director of Clinical Services Teal Church at teal@phwcvt.org for more information.

Beloved Bob Dylan Contest Returns, Raises Nearly $2,500 for People’s Health & Wellness Clinic

Berlin, VT – A cherished Vermont tradition made a triumphant return on April 12 as the Great

Green Mountain Bob Dylan Wannabe Contest once again brought music, community, and

purpose to the Capital City Grange—raising nearly $2,500 to support the People’s Health &

Wellness Clinic (PHWC) in Barre.

After a multi-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this long-running event was joyfully

revived with a crowd of over 150 attendees and 12 talented performers delivering heartfelt Bob

Dylan covers.

“As the man himself once said, ‘I’ll let you be in my dream if I can be in yours,’” said Daniel

Barlow, PHWC executive director. “Thanks to this support, everyone who participated is now

part of our dream—a dream of a community where no one is denied healthcare because they

can’t afford it.

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