Practice Administrator Position Available In Buncombe, North Carolina

Practice Administrator Asheville Head, Neck and Ear Surgeons, P.A. Asheville, NC Job Summary Oversee the business and clinical functions of the group. Including financial management, managed care negotiation, group development and recruitment, strategic alliances, quality assurance, and utilization. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has significant supervisory responsibilities. the administrator oversees and/or directly supervises all employees of the practice. Duties /

Responsibilities Stategic Development and Communication:

interfaces with hospital medical staff and administrative leadership and key departments to assure productive, positive relationships Directs long-range planning activities Communicates Board decisions, needs, and goals to management team and staff Functions as liaison between physicians and management team Assists physicians in defining practice needs, new services, and/or research concerns Develops and recommends Internet initiatives to the physician team

Physicain Interactions:

Monitors the adherence of physicians to pre-set productivity goals—assists in the development of these goals Reviews monthly productivity reports and monitors productivity, revenue, and overhead for each practice site Analyzes and implements physician and staff financial incentive programs Oversees administration of physician compensation formula Oversees management of pension and profit sharing administration

Marketing:

Directs all marketing and advertising activities for the practice, reports the return on investment for each Directs the maintenance of physician, payor and patient referral bases Positions the practice within the community as an outstanding organization, and continually courts potential clients Oversees development and implementation of a patient satisfaction survey Effectively uses the Internet in appropriate marketing programs

Financial:

Acts as liaison between the practice and the accounting firm Directs and oversees the facilitation of accounts payable, and the generation of internal monthly financial statements Directs the development of a financial chart of accounts, and oversees its implementation and use Reviews the profitability of all cost centers (audiology, hearing aids, surgery center, etc.) Analyzes and presents financial analyses to the Board monthly Directs the process of bidding out contracts annually for health insurance, supplies, etc. Establishes and works within an annual budget Proposes capital expenditures to Board, supported by cost benefit analyses Facilitates physician-requested financial analyses

Managed Care and Risk Managmement:

Identifies and coordinates appropriate joint ventures with health plans and third party payors; direct contracting, package pricing, etc. Negotiates profitable managed care agreements with various payors Analyzes proposed managed care contracts for their effect on gross revenues Directs the development of risk assessments and chart reviews, and initiates the development of a compliance program

Personnel Management:

Facilitates the recruitment of, and supervises, a management team Directs research of employee benefits program, and makes recommendations to the physicians Directs the development of a personnel policy manual Develops disciplinary protocols and directs or facilitates action, according to state law—maintains a thorough knowledge of all state labor laws Ensures adherence to government-mandated programs such as the

Americans With Disabilities and Family Leave Acts General Administration:

Directs the identification of outside vendors including: legal, accounting, information system vendor, physician specialists, management consultants, and e-health companies Assures that the organization is up-to-date and in compliance with related government regulations. These may include, antitrust, SEC, Stark, HIPAA

CLIA, OSHA, OIG

fraud and abuse, and/or other state and federal regulations Participates in local, regional and national organizations to maintain current knowledge of key health care trends

Other:

Maintains professional affiliations and enhances professional growth and development to keep abreast of the latest trends in health care and practice management Attends AAO-HNS, Ascent, and other continuing education courses Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice Performs related work and additional duties as requested by the physician Board Required Skills / Abilities Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to relate effectively with physicians, hospital personnel, payors, and employer groups at multiple levels Strong organizational leadership ability; capable of coordinating the interests of physicians toward the larger objective Knowledge of how the Internet is changing physician practice Ability to communicate effectively among multiple organizational levels Knowledge of the business structure and accounting practices of private and group medical practices Experience managing and maximizing the profitability of a medical practice Ability to delegate and oversee risk assessment, case management review, compliance plan initiation Education /

Experience:

High school education or GED equivalent bachelor’s degree required eight years’ management experience in a healthcare organization. computer literate; knowledge of practice management software, Microsoft, and financial application software comfortable using email and interacting with internet applications experience negotiating with payors and vendors. proven experience managing and maximizing the profitability of a physician group demonstrated ability to lead physicians. knowledge of compliance plans, hipaa, and quality assurance programs

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person