Practice Manager - Maywood, United States - Loyola University Health System

Loyola University Health System
Loyola University Health System
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Maywood, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Employment Type:

Full time


Shift:

Day Shift


Description:


Reporting to a regional director or executive director, the Practice Manager of Surgery Subspecialties is responsible for all daily operations of their assigned clinical locations including management of all front-line non-exempt staff, ensuring appropriate clinical operations, adherence to budgets, adherence to regulatory standards, patient experience (including quality, safety, and satisfaction), and experience of physicians and staff.

They constantly assess daily operations to identify areas for ongoing improvement and oversees implementation of improvement initiatives alongside site medical director(s) at direction of regional director/executive director.


Essential Job Functions:

Supervision of front-line staff:

Supervises all front-line, non-exempt staff in assigned clinical locations including all staff work functions. Oversees human resource functions including recruitment, orienting/training, performance management, and termination to maintain the highest quality workforce. Recruits, interviews and selects staff in collaboration with Human Resources and ensures that staffing guidelines/standards are maintained.

  • In collaboration with HR, regional/executive director, and with physician medical director input, is the final decision maker for all terminations or highlevel disciplinary measures.
  • Conducts and approves all professional performance appraisals of staff supervised with input from the medical director.
  • Assures completion of housewide and sitespecific annual staff competencies, seeking input from appropriate resources when needed to assess the professional's clinical competence. Assists staff in developing personal goals and objectives.
  • Encourages and supports professional growth and/or staff activities that directly relate to the developmental needs for the practice and staff.
  • Serves as a role model, mentor and professional colleague for other members of the management team by lending support and sharing opportunities for success.
  • Cultivates an environment where physicians and support staff work together as a team to improve practice operations.
  • Reviews turnover statistics and regularly solicits feedback from staff and physicians on satisfaction with job and addresses issues accordingly.
  • Develops action plans to address priority issues in employee surveys.

Daily clinical operations:

Responsible for managing all daily operations of assigned practice sites. Routinely measures and monitors assigned areas of responsibility to maximize efficiency of practice site operations. Provides communication to physicians and staff to establish collaborative communication and understanding of organization strategic goals and initiatives. Oversees implementation of organization initiatives at all assigned practice sites.

  • Assesses and revises, as necessary, an appropriate staffing/skill mix for assigned practice sites.
  • Assesses and adjusts exam room assignments to physicians to maximize efficiency and productivity.
  • Develops, revises and reviews all necessary operational policies and procedures.
  • Continually reviews and adjusts operations in order to maximize efficiency improve practice workflows.
  • Communicates and ensures compliance with medical center policies and procedures.

Financial sustainability:


Responsible for operational budget of assigned practice sites including revenue, expenses and capital equipment sufficient to meet current and projected patient volume or service requirements in a financially sustainable manner.


  • Monitors the forecast targets for practice sites including projections of Physician and ancillary visits, revenue, and operating expense.
  • Ensures practice achieves forecast performance and strives to outperform targets.
  • Develops and revises contingency plans monthly to ensure access for patients and visit volume targets are met.

Regulatory:

Ensures all practices and workflows are adherent to all required regulatory standards (TJC, IDPH, etc.).

  • Participates in regular team meetings with their regional/executive director to ensure that all procedures and processes are managed consistently and effectively.
  • Adheres to Loyola Medicine and Trinity systemwide standards for all procedures and processes.

Patient Experience:

Fosters positive team collaboration and staff development to facilitate achievement of patient quality/safety/satisfaction and customer service excellence goals.

  • Functions in the role of patient advocate by being in the position of initial contact for patientrelated issues.
  • Demonstrates and fosters great customer service skills to promote optimal patient satisfaction.

Requirements:


  • Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field, Master's degree preferred.
  • 2 years of healthcare jobrelated experience, 35 years preferred.
  • Experience working within a clinical environment required.
  • Prior experience working within the outpati
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