Job DescriptionClinical Office Supervisor, RNJob Title: Clinical Office Supervisor, RN
Grade: 34
Department: Varies
Supervisor/Reports to: Department Manager
Exempt or Non-Exempt (FLSA): Exempt
Written/Revised Date: May 2011; revised October 2012, May 2018
Supervisory Responsibility: Yes
Position Summary: The Office Supervisor, under the supervision of the Department Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating daily operations to ensure quality patient care and be the liaison between the Physician and staff.
Essential Job functions:- Provides leadership and support in day to day operations within the clinical setting along with the Pod Liaison, Clinical Coordinator/ Department Manager. Serves as a role model and consultant for staff. Demonstrates the ability to make decisions, problem solve, delegate, and assure high quality and efficiency of staff. Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.
- In collaboration with the Clinical Coordinator/ Department Manager, ensures policies and procedures are properly communicated and adhered to. Ensures staff members are competent in emergency protocol and procedures.
- Completes and populates Physician and staff monthly schedules. Maintains the automated schedule. Manage staff PTO requests. Identifies staffing needs in advance, assists in utilizing resources effectively. Monitor and control overtime use. Manage weekly staff swipe reports.
- Coordinates and assists with training, monitoring, and evaluation of staff. Plans and assists in the hiring and orientation of new office staff. In collaboration with Clinical Coordinator/ Department Manager, evaluates clinical staff according to SUMMIT policy and provides ongoing feedback. Conducts an annual performance evaluation including obtaining physician input on each staff member of the department.
- Works with QI/Practice Transformation and Department Manager to implement and create action plans for SUMMIT clinical quality improvement process at the POD level. Monitor all Quality dashboards.
- Monitors departmental compliance with all applicable standards (OSHA, HIPPA, Occurrence Reporting); reports compliance concerns; ensures utilization of resources for resolution of issues.
- In collaboration with Practice Transformation Department, advances the department's technology including the use of the information technology and the implementation and appropriate use of the Electronic Medical Record, Practice Management System, Departmental /Ancillary systems. Serves as liaison between Care Management and Care Coordination in support of Meaningful Use which includes but not limited to; Documentation of Information obtained during visit, Vitals, Smoking, Demographic, Patient Outreach, 21-day overdue work list, Pre-visit Planning, Outreach for Screening, Referral Tracking, Clinical Summaries and patient education material as well as Patient Portal communications
- With staff and Providers: Works with the physician POD Liaison(s) to ensure efficient office operations. Makes adjustments in workflow as necessary to ensure overall smooth functioning of the department and compliance of SUMMIT policies. Communicates with physicians and POD Liaison on regular basis to ensure seamless flow of communications. Resource for department to manage patient issues and concerns; reports back to Providers and Clinical Coordinator/Department Manager.
- In collaboration with Nurse Educator, maintains and expands staff competencies, as well as implementing ongoing internal education programs and encouraging participation in outside continuing education. Increases operational efficiency in PODs through cross training of personnel. Supports any/all Career Ladder opportunities to bring staff to their highest potential.
- In collaboration with Pod liaison and Clinical Coordinator/Department Manager implements customer service action plans.
- Holds monthly POD staff meetings; communicates pertinent SUMMIT initiatives and information to staff. Attends Department Manager's meetings.
- All other duties as assigned.
General Job functions:- Delivers direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with SUMMIT policy.
- Assumes accountability for the quality of care, which he/she has delivered including maintaining standard precautions.
- Collects lab specimens according to departmental guidelines. Accurately labels specimens.
- Prioritizes patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures.
- Documents appropriately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Assures all patients are correctly identified prior to providing and/or documenting care.
- Communicates & provides care consistent with age, cultural, spiritual and developmental needs of the patient.
- Maintains efficient patient flow.
- Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.
- Administers injections according to appropriate protocol. Documents injections accurately in EHR.
- Appropriately demonstrates telephone triage protocols and document in EHR.
- Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Office Supervisor/Manager appropriately and promptly.
- Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.
- Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR.
- Reviews and updates medication list in EHR. Demonstrates understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures. Accurately and completely documents known allergies in EHR.
- Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
- Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
- Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.
- Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment, troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly.
- Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital.
- Checks and maintains logs for emergency equipment according to policy.
- Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned.
- Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.
- Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.
Physical Job Requirements:- Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
- Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers.
- Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).
Environmental Risks:- Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen
- Combative Patients / Visitors
Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:- Associate's Degree Required; Bachelor's Degree, Preferred
- 2-4 Years related work experience required, 5-8 Years preferred
- State of Oregon RN License required
- Basic Life Support (BLS), required
- Valid Driver's license and Auto Insurance, required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), preferred
- Worked directly Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills
- Knowledge of current nursing practices and protocols
- Ability to lead and manage a team with Physicians, required
- Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail)
- Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment, EHR, PMS
- Patient care equipment
- Departmental/Ancillary systems as appropriate
Travel:- Travel to satellite locations for meetings.
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Pay Range: $81,100.00 - $101,500.00 Annual
The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.
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