Senior Practice Manager - Clinics Administration & Support

REQUIRED 

Bachelor’s degree in health care administration, Business Administration or equivalent in related field required. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in health care setting with supervisory experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree in business administration, Health Care Administration or related field preferred. Five (5) years’ experience in health care, preferably in an outpatient setting, with supervisory experience.

JOB SUMMARY:

To participate as a member of one or more multi-disciplinary management team(s) managing a medical practice(s) while delivering quality patient care and ensuring a customer service attitude among staff.   The Senior Practice Manager works with the Area Medical Director(s) in the operation of the practice(s) in responding to the needs of the patient, clinical department, and Group Practice to fulfill the mission and vision of UTMB. 

MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS:

•        Personnel Management: 

o   Defines non-clinical personnel requirements and position competencies for the practice jointly with the practice management team and an Group Practice.  o Continuously monitors staffing levels and adjusts as appropriate to meet various clinical care and financial objectives. 

o   Promptly interviews, hires and orients non-clinical personnel in conjunction with the practice management team.  o Objectively evaluates/documents performance of personnel and takes corrective action as appropriate. 

•        Administrative and Medical Liaison: 

o   Participates in group practice, clinical department, and hospital-wide programs affecting the delivery of care and business practices. 

o   Represents the clinical practice when meeting and working with other components of UTMB. 

•        Finance / Account Management: 

o   Works with the practice management team to develop/modify supply, personnel, capital equipment, and special program budgets under the guidance of UT-MED Administration. 

o   Monitors revenue and expense budgets on an on-going basis and takes appropriate action to ensure practice will be within budget guidelines.  o Ensures appropriate information is gathered and transmitted in support of billing functions. 

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