Director of Practice Management

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for all hospital owned practices. Responsible for all aspects of practice development including, regulatory requirements, productivity bench marking, managed care concerns and business growth. Responsible for operational management of day-to-day practice concerns including staff recruitment, development, and education. Responsible for service line growth planning, and project oversight of new services development and launch. Provides leadership to ensure employee engagement and patient service experience are prioritized and continuously improved. Strives for superior performance by consistently providing a product or service to leadership and staff that is recognized as ultimately contributing to the patient and family experience. Recognizes and demonstrates understanding of patient and family centered care.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, organize and assist in directing the overall service operation (for all hospital-owned practices).

Participate in development of strategic goals and objectives for MMA, including budgeting, mentoring, and directing the oversight and development of MMA Operations Managers.

Negotiates and initiates provider employment agreement renewals.

Works closely with the Provider Recruitment Coordinator to identify perspective provider talent.

Responsible for implementation and achievement of Payer of Performance Program.

Assist with planning of physician quarterly administrative meetings in order to keep MMA Providers apprised of current business developments, provide a forum for discussion and resolution of common concerns, and promote organizational consistency and cohesiveness within the medical group.

Meet regularly with physicians and mid-level providers to discuss practice concerns, staff concerns, revenue enhancement/expense reduction opportunities and business development concerns.

Standardize business operations and clinical processes to achieve best practice.

Oversight of orientation for incoming providers.

Oversight of orientation for all MMA supervisory staff and MMA support staff.

Maintains advanced skills in all areas of Medical Practice Management through continuing education.

Monitor physician and mid-level provider productivity.

Improve and refine current services and promote new business services as appropriate.

Demonstrate ability to resolve conflicts and problems effectively and timely, including facilitating patient and physician complaint resolution.

Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

Enhances operational effectiveness, emphasizing employee engagement, cost containment and high-quality patient experience and patient care.

Responsible for developing and maintaining compliance with budget and productivity goals.

Demonstrates knowledge of and supports hospital mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality statements, corporate compliance plan, customer service standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

DEPARTMENTAL AND ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree required.

Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or Public Health Administration preferred.

EXPERIENCE

1. A minimum of five (5) years' progressive leadership experience in management or supervision in the ambulatory care setting preferred.

JOB KNOWLEDGE

1. Understanding all aspects of Practice Management including principles of budget development, financial management, service line planning and launch, performance improvement, physician service revenue cycle, and exceptional communication and human resource skills.