Practice Management Jobs in Vermont (NOW HIRING)

Contributes to the evaluation and improvement plans for Physicians/APNs. Coordinates the scheduling of providers.

Compliance Responsibilities - Assures the practice's compliance with federal, state and safety regulations.

Ensures that the practice maintains a physician documentation and coding audit program. Accountable, with the Associate Division Director, Division Director and SMD, for assuring compliance with patient and staff safety regulations. Supports the Associate Division Director, Division Director, SMD, Division Head and clinical leadership with producing plans for improving quality and patient safety.

Communication Responsibilities - Works respectfully and cooperatively with management, staff, patients and vendors; handles escalated patient and staff issues, as needed.

Administers regular provider and staff meetings to gather feedback; ensures appropriate patient access and develops teamwork. Assures that all office staff and providers have support and accurate information about IHA activities and goals. Meets regularly with Associate Division Director, Division Director and SMD to review progress and problems in the practice. Attends Divisional Operating Team and Practice Manager meetings, and others, as required. In conjunction with the Associate Division Director, Division Director and SMD, meets regularly with practice providers to review material from Operating Team meetings, financials including provider productivity and budget status report, and to review progress on goals and CORE work plan.

Fiscal Responsibilities - Accountable, along with the Associate Division Director, Division Director and SMD, for the financial performance of the practice.

Develops and manages practice annual budget. Reviews monthly financial data and develops meaningful tools to assist Associate Division Director, Division Director and SMD in the understanding of how the practice is performing (including Provider One-Pagers). Prepares and responds to monthly budget variance reports. Monitors monthly statistical reports and practice trends and develops actions plans accordingly. Works with the Associate Division Director and/or Division Director to develop cost effective staffing models and office operations.

Participates in new business development as appropriate for practice. Implements effective, quality marketing programs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Creates a positive, professional, service-oriented work environment for staff, patients and family members by supporting the mission and values of both IHA and Trinity Health. Must be able to work effectively as a member of the leadership team. Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management. Successfully completes IHA's "The Customer" training and adheres to IHA's standard of promptly providing a high level of service and respect to internal or external customers. Maintains knowledge of and complies with IHA standards, policies and procedures. Maintains complete knowledge of office services and in the use of all relevant office equipment, computer and manual systems. Maintains strict patient and employee confidentiality in compliance with IHA and HIPAA guidelines. Serves as a role model by demonstrating exceptional ability and willingness to take on new and additional responsibilities. Embraces new ideas and respects cultural differences. Uses resources efficiently. If applicable, responsible for ongoing professional development - maintains appropriate licensure/certification and continuing education credentials, participates in available learning opportunities.

Performance that meets or exceeds IHA CARES Values expectation as outlined in the IHA Performance Review document, relative to position.

Practice Manager:

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree is preferred with a combination of 1-2 or more years' relevant work experience.

CREDENTIALS/LICENSURE: Practice Management Certification or other Relevant certifications preferred

EXPERIENCE: Prior leadership experience in a medical office environment or other relevant professional experience; requires a minimum of 2 years in combination with meeting education requirements. Two years of experience directly supervising non-exempt staff is required; however, may consider leadership role in lieu of direct supervision as equivalent experience.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS (ABILITIES & SKILLS):

Considerable knowledge of health care functions, including clinical functions, medical billing and coding procedures, reimbursement practices and quality improvement initiatives. Knowledge of the legal and compliance aspects of health information systems and best practices in medical office operations. Proficient in operating a standard desktop and Windows-based computer system, including but not limited to, EMR software, Microsoft Word and Excel, intranet and computer navigation. Ability to use other software as required while performing the essential functions of the job. Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal forms, including proper phone etiquette. Ability to speak before groups of people, either in-person or virtually and resolve conflict in situations where the audience may be less than receptive. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment; displays courteous and friendly demeanor. Ability to work effectively with various levels of organizational members and diverse populations including IHA staff, providers, patients, family members, insurance carriers, vendors and the general public. Ability to cross-train in other areas of practice in order to achieve smooth flow of all operations. Good organizational and time management skills to effectively juggle multiple priorities, time constraints and large volumes of work. Ability to exercise sound judgement and problem-solving skills. Ability to coordinate, direct and supervise the work of others. Ability to analyze and interpret data for appropriate and effective response. Ability to handle IHA staff and organizational information in a confidential manner. Successful completion of IHA competency-based program within introductory and training period.

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