Practice Manager: Neurology Clinic (Days, M-F)

HOURS: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

DEPARTMENT: Neurology Clinic

SALARY: $6,543.33 to $10,663.47/Month Monthly Paid Position

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE:

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in Columbia, MO.

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY:

The Practice Manager is accountable for leading the full cycle of operations and achieving the desired clinical, operational, financial, growth, and people goals of assigned areas. This management role has responsibility for assisting MU Health Care to achieve its mission of advancing the health of all people, especially Missourians. This position is expected to unceasingly lead the creation of an environment that is focused on patient-centered care, a culture of Yes, and working together to embrace the values of care, deliver, innovate, and serve.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Create a high-performing team(s) by interviewing, selecting, training, evaluating, coaching, counseling, disciplining, and leading staff within assigned areas of responsibility. Assist with the development, administration, and achievement of the budget and financial targets of the assigned clinic(s). Achieve and maintain high patient satisfaction by creating a culture of Yes, investigating and responding to patient problems and complaints, and following up on satisfaction surveys.

Achieve and maintain high staff satisfaction by leading, developing, and supporting a high-performing team. Consistently communicate with staff to keep all informed of goals, expectations, policy/procedure changes, and activities relating to the assigned areas and all of MU Health Care.

Ensure the prompt delivery of patient services by implementing improvements and enhancements to patient access and efficient patient flow. Establish, maintain, and monitor staffing levels, productivity, and throughput.

Confer with supervisors, departmental chairs and administrators, practice physicians, and others to resolve operational problems and to promote excellence in the delivery of care. Coordinate and direct the development of processes and procedures for assigned areas, which are compatible with established policies of MU Health Care. Develop and produce monthly practice activity reports related to clinical, financial, and operational outcomes. Represent the area of responsibility as needed or requested by the supervisor or administration.

Manage the development, coordination, and maintenance of daily staffing schedules to ensure the appropriate level of coverage and continuity of care. Monitor and oversee time and attendance in alignment with MU Health Care policies and practices, ensuring accuracy of records and timely approval for payroll purposes. May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

None

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Supervision is received from a Senior Director, Executive Director, Departmental Administrator, or Ambulatory Care Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Direct supervision is exercised over professional, technical, clinical, and clerical staff of designated areas of responsibility.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree. Two (2) years of experience in a health care setting and one (1) year of supervisory experience. Completion of a health care-related fellowship program and a master's degree in business, healthcare administration, or a related area may be substituted for the experience and supervisory requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in a health or business related field. Master's degree in business or healthcare administration.

Two (2) years of supervisory experience. Experience in a medical practice or ambulatory care experience. Experience with finance, budgets and process improvement strongly preferred. Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job.

The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job; however, completion of these duties is a measure of successful performance. Employees of this job classification are subject to performance reviews. Basic function, responsibilities and characteristics duties may change at any time with or without notice.

SAFETY SENSITIVE STATUS:

This position is considered safety sensitive. This document is a general description of typical job duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees holding the associated job title. Additional duties, specific qualifications and work emphasis may vary between individual positions.