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Practice Administrator, Gunnison Valley Orthopedics & Specialty Clinics

150 top places to work in healthcare|2025 Becker's Hospital Review

Benefits:

Here at Gunnison Valley Health, your good work will be rewarded.  In addition to a competitive salary, a generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan, and a dollar for dollar 401(a) match, up to 3%, there are other great perks including:

• Up to $250 in your first year toward your unique Lifestyle Spending Account, matched retirement starting on day 1, and a dependent care matching plan
• A culture that values continuing education, backed up by a robust tuition reimbursement plan
• Relocation assistance and help with local housing
• Paid time off benefits with an accrual rate of 10.77% in your first year of employment
• Access to mental health, financial health and wellness as well as life coaching with our Employee Assistance Program
• Free nutrition consultations, and discounted fitness membership at Western Colorado University Fieldhouse
• Deep discounts on food and drink in the cafeteria
• No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office

Share your talents in leading and managing a high functioning and multi-talented team ensuring the well-being and comfort of patients while supporting the clinic's mission and goals.  We need your expertise to keep our community healthy and thriving!    

Where you’ll live:

Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.

Requirements:

To be seriously considered for this role, you’ll need to have:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field of study required.
• Experience: Five (5) years plus, in practice administration and personnel management in a similar clinic environment. Proficiency in electronic practice and health record management systems. Experience in financial management. Exceptional organizational and time-management skills. In-depth knowledge of applicable healthcare regulations. Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Clerical skills of typing, filing, phone reception, scheduling. Management skills of organization, interpersonal communication skills, mediation and negotiation, independent decision-making. Active knowledge of and participation in community.  Willingness to become certified in ACHE or ACMPE within 2 years of accepting the position.
• Licenses/Certification: Maintenance of current CPR/BLS

Responsibilities:

We are committed to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional care and services.  As the leader of the Specialty Clinics Team you will:

• Service Line development specific to areas under operational control
• Develop departmental operational and capital expense budgets. 
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility in the management of the department including operational budget, monthly profit & loss review, accounts receivable, and establishment of financial metrics.
• Provide and maintain effective communication with the community, medical, management and other levels of staff.
• Develop department goals and objectives in relation to health systems policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with regulations governing hospitals and the standards of accrediting bodies by monitoring operations and initiating changes when required
• Review incoming contract/service procurement requests. Collaborate with Revenue Cycle and educate staff and providers on process.
• Demonstrate effective coaching, counseling and documentation to address performance issues.
• Identify opportunities and apply knowledge to develop or enhance policies, procedures, systems and services. 
• Review clinic operations for opportunities and take actions to maximize profits through labor cost control, marketing, charge management, service and system development and cost containment.
• Demonstrate effective leadership and decision making ability.

Physical Requirements:

Occasionally (1-33%) Standing, change position, reach, reach across midline, handling, pinching, crouching/squatting, stooping, stairs, lifting (0-20 lbs), carrying (0-20 lbs), pushing/pulling (20-50 lbs)

Frequently (34-66%) - Walking, sitting

Continuously (37-100%) - must be able to see with protective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly with assistance

Compensation: $1556.40/week - $2412.40/week, depending on experience.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.

Benefits Eligibility

Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.

Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.

Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.