This position is incentive eligible.
The Practice Administrator directs and supervises the day-to-day functions of Austin Heart in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The Practice Administrator is responsible for carrying out all established policies and works to build alignment with medical providers, staff and hospital administration.
What you will do in this role:- Manager the overall operational processes for the routine business and clinical functions of the assigned practice.
- Develop, implement and monitor annual practice budgets by analyzing financial impact of changes in clinical activities and forecast actual revenue/expenditures versus approved budget. Recommend corrective action as required. Develop cost/benefit analyses of new patient care services and equipment to maximize patient revenues.
- Meet regularly with constituents including operations leadership, physicians and hospital administration to review practice financial performance and practice key indicators.
- Responsible for all practice receivables and collections practices. Monitor purchases for each practice. Plan a corrective strategy when order levels are excessive in volume or cost and communicate the strategy with the Division/Market Practice Manager.
- Selection, hiring and evaluation of practice management a staff. Counsels, disciplines and/or recommend termination of employees as required. Recommend professional development for staff.
- Ensures regulatory compliance. Develops and oversees implementation and administration of internal practice policies and procedures in conjunction with Physician Services standard policies and procedures. Interprets applicable laws, rules and regulations and ensures the practice is in compliance with them.
- Develops and maintains effective communications between all levels of personnel.
- Ensures compliance with and knowledge of the company's Code of Conduct by all subordinates to ensure an ethical work environment.
- Practice and adhere to the "Code of Conduct" philosophy and "Mission and Value Statement".
- Practices certified as Patient Center Medical Home include these additional job duties: Coordinates continuity of patient care with external healthcare organizations and facilities and referrals from the primary care provider to a specialty care provider.
- Participates on a team for data collection, health outcomes reporting, audits and programmatic evaluation related to Patient Centered Medical Home.
Education:- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required. Degree in health or business administration is preferred.
Experience:- Cardiology experience or similar experience in vascular service lines is preferred.
- Three years of work and supervisory experience in practice management of multiple locations.
- Effective working knowledge of healthcare financial management, specifically medical practice accounting, third party reimbursement issues, patient flow and facilities management.
BenefitsAustin Heart, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.Supporting HCA Healthcare's 186 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main entry point for patients looking for high-quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system. With a focus on meeting the needs of our patients at all access points, Physician Services is dedicated to implementing innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions to assist physicians in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with our mission to care for and enhance human life.
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Practice Administrator Cardiology opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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