What are the responsibilities and job description for the Practice Manager position at Encompass Medical Group?
Encompass Medical Group is seeking a Practice Manager for our Lee's Summit office. Join our team and share your skills and talents with a leading provider of healthcare services.
Position Summary: Assumes responsibility for all activities relating to administrative supervision of patient care for the medical office, including problem identification/resolution, determining appropriate support for physicians, orientation/continuing education of support staff, and participation in the orientation of physician staff. Works closely with the Medical Center Director in a supportive role in the overall operations of the medical office.
Position Accountabilities:
- Supervisory responsibility for nursing and support staff
- Attends and participates in medical office management meetings to coordinate activities of the clinical services with other offices
- Keeps staff current on changes in the practice
- Develops and implements standards and goals for the office
- Develops and implements the office’s yearly budget; accountable for staying within budget
- Responsible for the medical office’s overall profit and loss
Job Specifications:
Minimum Education
- Bachelor's Degree or at least two years management experience in a health care related field
Minimum Experience:
- Demonstrated leadership ability, decision-making skills, effective utilization of resources, computer skills, and the ability to work autonomously
- Prior experience with budget and financial management within a health care setting
Skills – Administrative:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Computer expertise with spreadsheets, general ledger packages, word processing and database software needed
- Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills in a team setting
Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
- Must be able to travel throughout the metropolitan area
- Evening and extended daytime hours required, as are occasional weekends
- Frequent exposure to communicable disease
- Exposure to biohazards
- Job entails approximately 75% walking or standing and 25% sitting
- Physical demands, such as lifting in excess of 50 pounds, stooping, and pushing required to perform job
Encompass Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, military service, or any other protected category. We initiate and promote equal employment opportunities.
We offer a very competitive salary, PTO, and generous benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D policies, long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan. Our cooperative, team-oriented environment is another advantage of working at Encompass Medical Group. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required. Compensation commensurate with education, professional experience, and required credentials.