Oversees the daily operations of the practice with the physician co-leader including scheduling and registration of patients, verification of insurance, clinical work-up, treatment and flow of patients, capture of clinical information in the EMR, proper coding and charging of services rendered, scheduling and pre-certification of specialty referrals and ancillary services, collection of co-pays and co-insurance payments
Ensures practice operations and team members are knowledgeable of and in compliance with regulatory, licensing, and accrediting agency standards and applicable state and federal laws and Advocate Health policies and procedures
Promotes effective communication with providers and staff through daily huddles, regularly scheduled staff meetings, or other means
Analyzes data with physician co-leader, using data to work collaboratively to enhance performance, clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction
Demonstrates fluency in the EMR/Canopy, implementing and monitoring utilization for preventive medicine and disease management; achieves Appropriate Care Measures of Quality and Meaningful Use of the EMR
Recruits qualified staff and provides regular performance feedback and evaluation
Manages practice efficiency, utilization of resources, staff scheduling, and seeks to minimize operational costs
Promotes financial viability by effectively managing billing, collections, and budget processes, including proactive cost containment activities
Performs and maintains competency for Point-of-Care testing (waived and non-waived) ensuring compliance with Advocate Health policies and applicable regulations
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required
Excellent written and spoken communications skills in English are required
May lift and carry up to 40 pounds on an intermittent basis
Must demonstrate the ability to communicate with individuals and groups effectively
Must possess critical thinking and ability to concentrate
Must be able to work with high volume of activities/projects with short deadlines
Must be able to deal with intense, emotionally charged issues
Work can require non-traditional hours (early mornings or late evenings and/or weekends)
Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred
Relevant certifications (MGMA, ACHE or the Professional Association of Health Care Office Management) are preferred
At least 1 year of experience in a medical practice (or completion of a practice manager training program), including managing the financials (billing, collection, etc.) in a medical facility environment, is desired
Bilingual in other language/s based on working location and relevant patient population is preferred
The ideal candidate would have a masters degree with previous practice management experience and cardiology exposure
Benefits
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
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