Alameda Health System

Assistant Practice Manager

Alameda Health System$107K — $179K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required; Bachelor's in Health Administration or related field preferred.
  • 3 years of healthcare experience required; supervisory experience preferred.
  • Knowledge in operations management within an ambulatory clinic setting is essential.
  • Ability to analyze data and prepare reports for clinical quality and performance evaluation.
  • Strong communication skills to address issues from diverse stakeholders and build trusting relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage operations of health programs within the clinic.
  • Analyze and report on key areas impacting clinic efficiency and quality of care.
  • Conduct regular evaluations of patient care, staff needs, and operational status.
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives and address provider and patient concerns.
  • Coach and develop staff, implementing and auditing standard work processes.
  • Supervise grant-funded positions, ensuring accountability and performance management.
  • Evaluate patient and staff satisfaction, addressing improvement areas effectively.

Benefits

  • Generous comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees.
Full Job Description
Summary

SUMMARY: Supports the management of the overall operations of one medical practices or programs within an ambulatory clinic.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Plans, organizes and manages the operations and activities of one or more health programs within an ambulatory clinic; responsible for the day to day activities related to access, efficiency, productivity, service experience, scheduling, billing, provider communication and quality of care.

2. Provides analysis and prepares reports to support specific areas of the clinic or program, including but not limited to grant programs and reporting.

3. Makes regular rounds to units to evaluate status of patient care, operation and environment of the units and staff needs; evaluates progress of assigned areas and plans, implements and evaluates programs to meet current and anticipated needs.

4. Addresses issues raised by providers, staff, patients and other internal/external customers; builds a culture of trust and collective problem-solving; leads quality improvement initiatives.

5. Coaches staff daily; develops, implements and audits standard work.

6. Supervises specific grant-funded positions and/or subset of staff within the clinic or program, including daily supervision and management of assignments; regularly evaluates these staff performance and maintains a culture of accountability; addresses any performance issues as needed.

7. Promotes patient and staff satisfaction; regularly evaluates satisfaction survey results and addresses areas of improvement.

8. Partners with Ambulatory system leaders to plan, implement and evaluate initiatives that improve access, quality, safety, and the care experience.

9. Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Required Education : High school diploma

Preferred Education : Bachelor's degree in Health Administration, Public Health, Business or related field.

Required Experience : Three years of health care experience.

Preferred Experience : Supervisory experience.

Pay Range: $51.84 - $86.40 / Hour

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

About Alameda Health System

Alameda Health System (AHS) is a public health care provider and medical training institution in Oakland, California. It is a network of hospitals, clinics, and health services that provides medical care to Alameda County residents. AHS is a safety-net provider, meaning it serves a high proportion of low-income and uninsured patients. The system includes four hospitals, four wellness centers, and a skilled nursing facility. AHS also operates residency programs for physicians and other medical professionals.
Learn more about Alameda Health System
Size
4,500 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$12 million
5 Year Trend
-2%
Revenue
$787 million

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