Practice Manager at University of Miami in Miami, Florida

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The University of Miami Health System, "UHealth", Department of Pediatrics- has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Practice Manager to work in the Mailman Center.


The Practice Manager provides administrative direction and coordination to the formulation, interpretation, and administration of current and long-range policies, procedures, and programs of a single-specialty practice. The incumbent also assumes responsibility for the overall operations, development, and success of our medical practice. In this important role, the successful applicant acts as an information resource and ambassador to patients, physicians, staff, and the general public.

• Provides administrative and clinical supervision to ensure the effective implementation of patient services.
  
  


• Maintains liaison with administrators, physicians, and outside organizations.
  
  


• Prepares operational and financial reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends, and recommendations or conclusions.
  
  


• Develops operating policies and ensures compliance with university policies and procedures.
  
  


• Conducts meetings with subordinates to ensure compliance with established practices.
  
  


• Implements new policies and keeps employees abreast of current changes and standards.
  
  


• Reviews usage of the facility to increase efficiency and profitability.
  
  


• Maintains awareness of current medical technology, health insurance trends, and government regulations.
  
  


• Adheres to all program and agency policies and procedures.
  
  


• Maintains a positive professional relationship with agency and intra-agency personnel.
  
  


• Conducts utilization reviews of clinical services and tracks clinical plan goals and objectives.
  
  


• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with university policies and procedures.
  
  


• Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on university policy and procedures.
  
  

Department Specific Functions:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics service
  
  


• Work closely with Section Chief on service strategy and goals
  
  


• Coordinate Faculty/Staff Meetings
  
  


• Assist with hiring process for all new staff
  
  


• Supervise and perform yearly reviews on current staff
  
  


• Oversee training of all new staff
  
  


• Coordinate and assist faculty in preparing appropriate documents for new patient assessments
  
  


• Work closely with UHealth Connect on all provider templates including any modifications
  
  


• Work with UM Central Insurance Verification for opportunities to centralize operations
  
  


• Review and approve Workday orders
  
  


• Provide ongoing review of policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and productivity
  
  


• Place orders for IT, facilities, surplus
  
  


• Review Productivity Reports with Section Chief
  
  


• Monitor patient volumes and and no-show rates
  
  


• Monitor and review all faculty reimbursements to ensure they comply with University policies
  
  


• Provide support with authorization and scheduling of appointments and monitor and provide back up for the in basket.
  
  


• Meet monthly with executive Director to review service-related issues/concerns
  
  


• Attend all monthly departmental administrative meetings
  
  


• Work closely with Pediatrics Administration re onboarding new physicians
  
  


• Office maintenance.
  
  


• Work with Excel, Word and PowerPoint for meetings
  
  


• Other duties as assigned by Section Chief and Director
  
  

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.




CORE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
  
  


• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
  
  


• Knowledge of business and management principles.
  
  


• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
  
  


• Ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
  
  


• Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
  
  


• Ability to lead, motivate, develop and train others.
  
  

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.



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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.


UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.


Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.


The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.



Job Status:

Full time



Employee Type:

Staff



Pay Grade:

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