Emory University

Senior Clinical Business Manager - School of Medicine - General Medicine - Grady

Emory University$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field; 5+ years of management experience or equivalent education and training.
  • Supervisory experience, with preference for those in clinical settings.
  • Familiarity with healthcare revenue cycle operations and physician practice management is preferred.
  • Proficiency in budgeting and fiscal management; working knowledge of EPIC and Qgenda tools is a plus.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with a focus on problem-solving.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage administrative and clinical activities, including budget development for $4 million or more.
  • Analyze provider productivity and evaluate physician deployment strategies.
  • Monitor clinical quality indicators in conjunction with Section Chiefs.
  • Collaborate with clinic managers to address operational challenges.
  • Oversee divisional budget management and financial analysis, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
  • Lead workforce planning and oversee faculty recruitment and onboarding processes.
  • Serve as primary liaison with stakeholders to enhance communication and operational collaboration.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for regular remote work with flexible scheduling needs.
  • Engagement with a prestigious academic medical center and access to professional development opportunities.
  • Ability to influence clinical operations and financial performance directly.
  • Involvement in a culture that promotes continuous improvement and service excellence.
  • Potential to work in a high-impact role with substantial budget oversight.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Clinical Business Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for clinical, financial, and administrative functions supporting one or more Internal Medicine divisions based at Grady Memorial Hospital. Reporting to the Administrator of Grady Operations, this role partners closely with Division Directors, Section Chiefs, and Division Administrators to ensure efficient, compliant, and high-performing clinical operations. This position serves as a key liaison between Emory and Grady stakeholders-including faculty, staff, hospital administration, and the Office of Clinical Affairs-and is accountable for managing complex budgets, optimizing revenue cycle performance, and enhancing faculty productivity and engagement. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 31; Plans, coordinates, and is accountable for major departmental divisions/sub-units administrative and clinical activities including grants and contracts, budget development and planning for total budgets of $4 million or greater, financial analysis, data processing operations, and human resources management for a division or other department sub-unit with teaching, research and clinical service responsibilities. 31; Reports directly to the Division or Unit Director and indirectly to the Department Administrator and Chair. 31; Performs other responsibilities as assigned. SPECIFIC DETAILS: 1. Clinical Operations Management 31; Analyze and monitor provider productivity, including wRVUs, patient volumes, and access metrics. 31; Evaluate physician deployment strategies, ensuring alignment of FTEs, schedules, and compensation distribution. 31; Track and assess clinical quality indicators in collaboration with Grady Section Chiefs. 31; Partner with clinic managers and service leadership to identify and resolve operational challenges. 31; Develop and deliver ad hoc reports supporting research, clinical productivity, credentialing, and operational decisions. 31; Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize clinic efficiency and patient experience. 2. Financial & Revenue Cycle Management 31; Develop, manage, and forecast divisional budgets (64$4M), ensuring financial sustainability and alignment with strategic goals. 31; Perform monthly financial analysis, trending, and variance reporting for Grady-related accounts. 31; Partner with OneGrady professional fee billing to improve revenue cycle performance, including charge capture, coding, and collections. 31; Review and interpret reports and billing analytics. 31; Ensure compliance with billing, regulatory, and institutional requirements. 31; Oversee financial transactions including journal entries, purchasing, expense approvals, payment requests, and retroactive salary transfers. 31; Provide actionable financial insights to Division leadership to support decision-making. 3. Human Resources & Faculty Affairs 31; Lead workforce planning efforts, including vacancy tracking and recruitment coordination. 31; Oversee onboarding processes for faculty and staff in collaboration with Section Chiefs, Division staff and HR partners. 31; Support faculty engagement initiatives and partner with leadership to implement action plans addressing engagement or performance gaps. 31; Manage faculty time reporting (FTR) and ensure compliance with institutional requirements. 31; Monitor compliance with infection control and mandatory training requirements. 31; Serve as an administrative representative at faculty meetings and leadership forums. 31; Provide supervision and mentorship to division staff, as applicable. 4. Credentialing & Provider Enrollment 31; Coordinate with Grady Medical Affairs, Credentialing, and Emory System Credentialing offices. 31; Track and manage provider credentialing lifecycle events including appointments, reappointments, and resignations. 31; Ensure timely completion of credentialing and enrollment processes to avoid disruptions in clinical activity. 5. Relationship Management & Leadership 31; Serve as the primary liaison between Emory and Grady stakeholders for assigned divisions. 31; Build strong, collaborative relationships with physicians, administrators, and operational teams. 31; Facilitate communication across departments to ensure alignment on priorities and initiatives. 31; Promote a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement. CORE COMPETENCIES 31; Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis. 31; Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and reporting tools. 31; Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills. 31; Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels. 31; Demonstrated problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution abilities. 31; High level of professionalism, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality. 31; Ability to work independently while managing multiple complex priorities. SCOPE & IMPACT 31; Direct impact on clinical operations, financial performance, and provider productivity for assigned divisions. 31; Oversight of budgets totaling $4M or more. 31; Influences strategic decision-making through financial and operational insights. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 31; A bachelors degree in business, finance or related science field and five years of professional business or management experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience. 31; Previous supervisory experience. 31; Experience in a clinical setting preferred. PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS 31; Experience in an academic medical center or complex clinical environment. 31; Knowledge of physician practice management and healthcare revenue cycle operations. 31; Familiarity with budgeting, and fiscal management. 31; Experience with EPIC, Qgenda, and Microsoft Office Products. NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

About Emory University

Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia. The university was founded in 1836 as Emory College and has since grown into a leading research institution with nine academic divisions. Emory University is known for its liberal arts college, professional schools, and biomedical research. The university has a diverse student body and offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. Emory University is consistently ranked among the top 25 universities in the United States and is a member of the Association of American Universities.
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