What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator, Practice Operations-Department University Urology position at USA Health Systems?
Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.
USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
Responsibilities
Supervises clerical office staff, to include assigning duties, training, checking work, preparing evaluations, approving time off, and handling disciplinary issues; working closely with the Director, Operations, monitors scheduling and staffing levels to ensure appropriate coverage, and to ensure day-to-day operations are in accordance with established standards; ensures clinic administrative support staff meets the needs of their assigned areas/physicians, and that all administrative requirements are being met; provides oversight of clinic staff, physician and patient appointment schedules to ensure operational requirements and established standards are being met; monitors patient utilization data, provider schedules, contract requirements, and requests for care, to ensure staffing levels, and mix of clinical personnel are appropriate; interviews, selects and trains clinical support staff; ensures timely submission of timekeeping documents and monitors leave; works with Director of Operations and Health Systems Assistant Administrator to monitor assigned clinic grants and contracts to ensure compliance; works with the appropriate personnel on new grants and contracts, as well as renewing and canceling current ones; ensures compliance with applicable HIPAA, HCFA, Risk Management, OSHA,CLIA, federal, state and institutional regulations for assigned areas; coordinates submission of applications with Credentialing Services for new and renewal clinical provider numbers; assists in managing business operations throughout the clinic, to include creation, implementation, and results facilitation of clinic functions to maximize efficiencies and maintain budget controls; assists with preparation of annual budgets for the clinic; assists in monitoring financial expenditures and identifying and implementing cost effective approaches; ensures preparation and distribution of reports regarding clinic activities, functions, costs and utilization; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required; related duties as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and one year of supervisory experience in a medical business office setting. Directly related experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.