What are the responsibilities and job description for the Practice Manager position at The US Oncology Network?
Overview
The US Oncology Network believes local cancer care is better care and in 2017 Vantage Oncology joined The US Oncology Network. The US Oncology Network empowers the delivery of advanced integrated cancer care through our network of independent physicians who share expertise and resources to provide quality, value-based care close to home. Our clinical and business support capabilities, expertise and industry-leading technologies keep local practices at the forefront of high quality, efficient care delivery while enabling practice success, quality of life and financial security for physicians.
The US Oncology Network has 1,400 affiliated physicians, 400 locations across the United States and 800,000 patients treated annually.
We have an immediate opening for a Full Time Practice Manager for our North Maine Radiation Center.
SCOPE: Manages practice activities and assigned operational areas, typically in one location with a single line of oncology business (medical or radiation) or in multiple locations with six or less physicians. Assists with the development of practice objectives to ensure financial profitability through short and long range planning in order to achieve and maintain growth. Continually evaluates practice strategies and plans to meet changing national, state, and local needs. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is typical of an office setting. Work will require occasional travel by air or automobile, approximately 20% of time.
The US Oncology Network believes local cancer care is better care and in 2017 Vantage Oncology joined The US Oncology Network. The US Oncology Network empowers the delivery of advanced integrated cancer care through our network of independent physicians who share expertise and resources to provide quality, value-based care close to home. Our clinical and business support capabilities, expertise and industry-leading technologies keep local practices at the forefront of high quality, efficient care delivery while enabling practice success, quality of life and financial security for physicians.
The US Oncology Network has 1,400 affiliated physicians, 400 locations across the United States and 800,000 patients treated annually.
We have an immediate opening for a Full Time Practice Manager for our North Maine Radiation Center.
SCOPE: Manages practice activities and assigned operational areas, typically in one location with a single line of oncology business (medical or radiation) or in multiple locations with six or less physicians. Assists with the development of practice objectives to ensure financial profitability through short and long range planning in order to achieve and maintain growth. Continually evaluates practice strategies and plans to meet changing national, state, and local needs. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops and establishes policies, procedures, and objectives. Ensures their adequate execution, compliance, and updates.
- Analyzes general and specific business conditions as they relate to operational issues and advises supervisor on these matters.
- Within scope of authority, oversees the development of systems (both manual and automated) to properly support practice-wide activities based upon business needs. Coordinates hardware and software requirements of existing and future systems.
- Promotes effective communication and adequate information flow within the practice.
- Oversees the preparation and maintenance of management reports necessary to carry out functions of the practice.
- Prepares periodic reports as necessary or required.
- Oversees practice compliance with appropriate accreditation body standards.
- Oversees development and coordination of new office locations and their needs as required.
- Supervises all practice staff. Clinical work direction provided by physicians.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a Business or Healthcare related field.
- Minimum seven years experience in healthcare management, including at least two years in a supervisory capacity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is typical of an office setting. Work will require occasional travel by air or automobile, approximately 20% of time.