Area of Interest: Management
FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
Department: Imaging- DQ
Shift: 40+ hours per week
Job ID: 172644
Overview
Clinic Administrator - Lab/Imaging
Dubuque, IA
Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
Full Time Benefits
The Clinic Administrator is responsible for the operational performance in a medical office practice and monitors the activities of all office operations components to ensure the clinic meets its objectives. Advises and seeks consent from the organization's leadership team to coordinate and manage the activities in the clinic.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. ? Here are just a few: ???
Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .
Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. ?
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Departmental Support
Full authority over daily operations.
Possess in-depth knowledge of and provide operational support for tasks and job functions performed in areas of responsibility, including protocols, processes, policies, and procedures.
Provide leadership within the clinic(s) they are supporting in order to ensure effective, efficient office operations, optimizing performance and continually improving quality of care in a vastly changing health care environment.
Oversee of the day-to-day management of the office including the coordination of clinic operations, establishment of work schedules, review of staffing needs and the supervision and training of staff in good patient relations and office policies and procedures.
Follow protocols and policies in decision making.
Identify and resolve operational issues and day-to-day oversight and responsibility
Seek guidance from director of clinic operations as needed. Financial Management
Responsible for financial operations of the clinic including accounts payable, timely and accurate preparation and submission of biweekly payroll reports, monitoring accounts receivable and reviewing required reports.
Budget preparation and participate in annual budgeting process and budget development as directed.
Review monthly financial statements. Strategic Planning
Be aware of what is happening in clinic/department and the organization by attending clinic/department and site lead meetings, reading emails and regularly checking information on the organization's intranet site.
Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
Implement and sustain UnityPoint Clinic strategic initiatives.
Perform other duties as requested by the organizations management team and the providers to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office.
Create a culture of innovation, learning, teamwork and professional practice, consistent with the mission, vision and values of the organization.
Relationship Building
Establish effective mechanisms of communication with staff, providers and patients to foster an environment of openness, trust, team work and staff development.
Act as a liaison between physicians/providers and the organization's leadership team to achieve effective communication and optimal operational processes.
Partnering with associate medical director and director on provider performance and talent management.
Responsible for the interview and hiring process including completion of employment forms in an accurate and timely manner and coordination of orientation and training programs.
Responsible for follow-up with new providers and necessary paperwork has been completed prior to starting and working with the director as needed for assistance.
Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other's views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests.
Consultant and final decision maker with respect to employee relations situations; informing and partnering with HR and director on high level employee situations.
Take the leadership role in times of disaster to secure the safety of staff, patients, visitors, the facility and protected health information when possible.
Attend monthly staff meetings to support and provide insight and ensure proper follow-up as needed.
Compliance
Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.
Maintain compliance with Personnel policies and procedures.
Monitor all environmental conditions in order to secure protected health information.
Behave in a manner consistent with all Corporate Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree required OR a combination of education and experience.
Experience
2-3 years of leadership experience
Experience in accounts receivable, to include billing, collection, ICD-9 and CPT coding.
License(s)/Certification(s)
Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong computer skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to take initiative and exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
Knowledge of personnel administration and patient relation principles.
Ability to work as a team member.
Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.
