Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

Assists the Regional Director in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and directing day-to-day functions of programs and activities. Develops and Implements policies and procedures in coordination with Corporate direction. Works closely with Market Director/Practice Administrators/Managers on issues related to financial and operational performance. Communicates and implements corporate strategic initiatives within the Market. Demonstrates Service Excellence and conveys professionalism at all times with a strong motivation to achieve optimum results. This position is directly responsible for daily operations, inventory, overseeing IT and managed care initiatives. This position has direct reports and reports to the Regional Director - South Texas Region.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, Licensure, Training & Travel Requirements (if applicable):

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Health or Business Administration preferred but 5-8 years work experience in progressively responsible practice operations will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.

Work experience: Three to five years of physician practice business leadership experience or healthcare management experience is required.

Knowledge:

* Strong understanding of the financial management, and business and clinical operations of a medical group practice

* Knowledge of fiscal management techniques, revenue cycle management and third party reimbursement

* Knowledge of health care administration systems

* Knowledge of governmental regulations and compliance requirements

* Knowledge of computer systems and applications

* Skill in planning, organizing and supervising

* Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, problem-solving, decision-making

* Skill in developing and maintaining effective relationships with medical and administrative staff, patients and the public

* Ability to analyze and interpret complex data and prepare comprehensive reports

* Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally

* Skill in human resources management, organization and team building.

Essential Job Duties

1.
Consults with employees and physicians concerning the operation of their practice to assist in eliminating/correcting problem areas, and/or improvements of services. Assist employees and physicians with the development and use of departmental policies and procedures, and establishes a rapport so that each can see the importance of team work.

20% of Time

2.
Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, person interest, and positive emphasis, as well as calm environment throughout the facility. Establishes and maintains good rapport with department managers, nurse managers, and members of the Medical Staff.

20%

3.
In the absence of the Market Director, represents the Medical Group and participates in top level meetings. As needed, attends all functions, meetings, etc., as a representative of the Medical Group.
5%

4.
Assists the Market Director in the development of the physician recruitment plan and in the recruitment of physicians according to the plan. Assists in the establishment of the medical practices for these recruited physicians. Establishes monthly reporting and analysis for these physicians.

5%

5.
Assists the Regional Financial Analysts and Accountants in Revenue Cycle Management of the Medical Group

10%

6.
Assists in the development and presentation of the Market's Strategic Plan

5%

7.
Prepares and submits the proposed annual Operating, Maintenance, and Capital Expenditure budgets for designated cost center by the specified deadline.

5%

8.
Maintains accountability for budget compliance and budget variance; provides written monthly justifications for budget variance > 5%.

10%

9.
Interviews and selectively hires staff according to the needs of the department. Coaches and counsels staff as required; provides written documentation to support coaching and/or corrective action sessions as appropriate. Provides corrective action and, if necessary, terminates staff after appropriate counseling, and following Medical Group's policies and procedures.
10%

10.
Completes employee evaluations within prescribed time frame to include professional career counseling and professional development.
10%

11.
Performs other duties as assigned/required.