Sr. Practice Manager - Ob/Gyn Galveston
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration or equivalent in related field required. Minimum of five (5) years experience in health care setting with supervisory experience.
MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS:
Personnel Management:
o Defines non-clinical personnel requirements and position competencies for the practice jointly with the practice management team and an Group Practice.
o Continuously monitors staffing levels and adjusts as appropriate to meet various clinical care and financial objectives.
o Promptly interviews, hires and orients non-clinical personnel in conjunction with the practice management team.
o Objectively evaluates/documents performance of personnel and takes corrective action as appropriate.
Administrative and Medical Liaison:
o Participates in group practice, clinical department, and hospital-wide programs affecting the delivery of care and business practices.
o Represents the clinical practice when meeting and working with other components of UTMB.
Finance / Account Management:
o Works with the practice management team to develop/modify supply, personnel, capital equipment, and special program budgets under the guidance of UT-MED Administration.
o Monitors revenue and expense budgets on an on-going basis and takes appropriate action to ensure practice will be within budget guidelines.
o Ensures appropriate information is gathered and transmitted in support of billing functions.
Leadership:
o Maintains a continuous physical presence within the clinical practice and responds to requests for assistance.
o Creatively identifies opportunities for improvement in all aspects of practice.
o Facilitates patient flow communication and problem resolution.
o Assists with implementation of policies and programs.
o Serves as a resource person and role model for staff.
o Encourages participation in practice activities.
o Assumes interim role on behalf of Associate Administrator in their absence when requested.
o Assist in the training and orientation of Practice Manager I & II.
Program Development and Project Coordination:
o Serves, as requested, on task forces, work groups, or committees.
o Networks with other departments and services to further program development.
o Leads/participates, as appropriate, in collaborative team approaches to developing and enhancing an integrated system of care.
o Works with projects to a timely resolution and completes assignments according to agreed upon deadlines.
o Updates the appropriate persons of the progress of the project(s) as appropriate.
o Works diligently with other departments on various projects as necessary or as assigned.
o Works with senior management on projects as requested.
Communication:
o Effectively communicates with medical, clinical and clerical staff to ensure the efficient operations of the medical practice.
o Effectively communicates with patients and visitors to resolve inquiries (billing, scheduling, et al).
o Effectively communicates with other members of the practice management team to ensure the efficient operations of the medical practice.
o Recognizes the need and responds in a timely manner, to inform senior management of operational issues within areas of responsibility.
Maintenance of Environment and Security:
o Identifies and promptly addresses unsafe practices and other safety issues in the medical practice.
o Ensures staff participation in all fire safety, infection control and other mandatory training.
Medical Office / Administrative Policies:
o Assists in the development and implementation of medical office or administrative policies related to the delivery of care and/or business practices of the medical practice as appropriate.
Continuing Education:
o Actively participates in continuing education activities.
o Prepares and presents information to co-workers after attending special programs and workshops as appropriate.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Prefer 5 years of supervisory experience, preferrably in healthcare
PREFERRED LANGUAGE:
Prefer a candidate bilingual in English/Spanish
PREFERRED EDUCATION:
Prefer candidate have their Master's degree
SALARY RANGE:
From $62,160 to $77,700 annually, commensurate with experience
Equal Employment Opportunity
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