Practice Manager

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Provides direction and oversight as the Manager for multiple practice operations to include multiple sites.

Responsible for monitoring the terms of all service agreements between client and serving as the client’s advocate as needed to resolve outstanding service issues.

Serves as the primary facilitator of the client’s governing body.

Responsible for leading and managing all operational activities of the practice to include related ancillary services and also initial set up for new practices.

Serves as the primary spokesperson of the practice for external referral sources, other healthcare organizations, government agencies, third party payers, and vendors.  Responsible for ensuring that the practice operates in compliance with all federal and local laws and meets any regulatory or certification requirements to maintain business and clinical operations.

May provide additional expertise to the management team through educational credentials or work experience in a specialty area of practice management such as clinical quality, compliance, business development, information technology, revenue cycle, patient care systems, risk management, organizational governance or human resources.  Specialty duties might include developing educational or promotional materials, providing education to the physician practice clients.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Responsible for developing and implementing the client’s mission and strategic plan.


* Develops and updates organizational design for maximum productivity and control of quality and costs.


* Monitors the financial viability of the practice through systems to control staffing and all finances.


* Responsible for the initial set up of programs, systems, etc.

for new practices.


* Monitors practice compliance with all regulatory agencies governing health care delivery and the rules of any related accrediting bodies.


* Represents the practice in its relationships with other health organizations, government agencies and third-party payers.


* Develops, implements, and monitors business operation plans.


* Provides monthly feedback to management staff, owners, and providers on the financial performance of the practice.


* Supports the development and implementation of internal controls for cash management and audit compliance including a compliant payroll process.


* Monitors the revenue cycle process through analysis and monthly reporting of key benchmarks to management staff and providers.


* Monitors an effective staffing strategy including recruitment, hiring, training, and performance evaluation.


* Recommends competitive salary and benefit schedules.


* Oversees an effective information technology plan that incorporates the unique needs of the practice in the areas of electronic health records, practice management, security, document storage, internet access, telecommunications, email, and required interfa...