Behavioral Office Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Type
Full-time
Description
University Physicians' Association is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Office Manager for Oncology Clinic, located in Knoxville, TN. Responsible for organizing and maintaining overall business office functions, to include scheduling, order tracking and verification of insurance. In addition, the Office Manager will maintain oversight and management of the multiple clinic locations for Oncology.
Full-Time : Hours of operations 8:00-4:30 PM
Job Knowledge

• Responds to administrative and technical questions demonstrating a level of expertise.
• Demonstrates ability to resolve complex issues. Considered an expert in a particular subject matter and shares that knowledge with others in the health system.
• Seeks to educate and improve self or others to raise performance levels and/or quality of care.
• Recognizes and utilizes special skills of employees.
• Supports and contributes to ongoing performance improvement activities. Seeks out information and applies knowledge to specific actions in his/her own work area and in cross function areas.
• Remains current in the latest technologies, products, or trends in the field.

• Ensures appropriate staffing levels by monitoring and controlling established staffing patterns.
• Supervises office staff in professional manner, following department policies and procedures.
• Address inappropriate employee behavior in confidential and professional manner and plans corrective actions with follow up.
• Documents employee behaviors in writing, both positive and negative.
• Assists with performance evaluations and recommends performance increases, departmental hires, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
• Serves as liaison for scheduling conflicts.
• Manages employee communications and training through established meeting schedules and huddles as needed.
• Monitors error reports and provides ongoing feedback to employees regarding performance.
• Demonstrates cooperative attitude in willingness and ability to work with others.
• Demonstrates effectiveness in selecting employees, developing staff, and preparing employees for career advancement.
• Inspires employees by providing guidance and is a role model in maximizing one's own or others' performance to consistently deliver a high level of performance.
• Develops a culture that recognizes, rewards, and appreciates employees for achieving organizational goals and demonstrating UPA values. Acts as a role model and inspires others to respect one another by helping them to clearly understand how their behavior impacts others.
• Provides division, department or unit with the strategic and operational direction and support needed to be successful. Looks for external events, which may have an impact on the organization, alerts management, and makes suggestions to plan for and act in anticipation of these events.
• Embraces, supports, and implements change initiatives.

• Assists Director in tracking department costs/expenses to ensure adherence to budgetary targets.
• Prepares statistical information and reports for management.
• Benchmarks performance metrics against internal and external sources.
• Handles special projects as assigned, creates spreadsheets, charts, and creates correspondence, records, and notes.
• Communicates all pertinent issues to Director of Oncology Practices in accurate and timely manner.

• Communicates and applies policies and principles to solve everyday problems and deal with a variety of situations independently.
• Directs and coordinates daily data entry and daily audits to ensure accurate reporting of statistical data.
• Serves as onsite resource for technology trouble shooting with business office equipment.
• Directly supervises all office functions, to include scheduling and order management.
• Acts as on-site human resources representative, maintaining employee files and ensuring compliance with TOSHA, TJC and other licensure/regulatory requirements.
• Maintains medical records, ensures standards and security per UPA policy.
• Processes payroll in a timely and correct manner.
• Handles highly confidential information as well as handling a variety of matters involving contact with staff, physicians, and Director.

• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life & Disability Coverage
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• And more!

• Will acquire the skills and understanding to perform at an acceptable level as a Oncology Office Manager within 4-6 months.
• One to two years of experience in a managerial role
• Have high school diploma, bachelor's degree, or equivalent

• Knowledge of and ability to apply standard precautions and procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, clinical medicine, and other medical specialties.
• Knowledge of regulatory agency (JACHO, OSHA, CDC) guidelines/requirements.
• Knowledge of pharmacological actions and interactions.
• Ability to operate standard equipment.
• Knowledge/demonstration of counseling techniques.

• Creates & sustains therapeutic & ethical relationships with patients & health care team recognizing aspects of culture, age, gender & disability
• Exhibits nonverbal, listing, explanatory, questions, & writing skills
• Provides appropriate & concise written & verbal communication to allow for continuity of care
• Maintains patient satisfaction & responds promptly to patient care needs
• Follows ethical principles regarding withholding clinical care, patient confidentiality, informed consent & unanticipated adverse outcomes
• Demonstrates accountability, commitment, sensitivity, & responsiveness to patients, staff, & in general business practices