Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Practice Manager - OBGYN GYN Surgical
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Job Description - Practice Manager - OBGYN GYN Surgical (3312210)GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Summarize the nature and level of work performed.Reporting to the ambulatory Administrative Director, the ambulatory Practice Manager is responsible for the management of the administrative support staff and operational management of his/her assigned practices within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Currently, the practice portfolio includes
General Gynecology (Gen Gyn), Gynecologic Oncology (Gyn Onc), Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS).
Practice Manager portfolios are subject to change based on the institutional and department operational needs.Drawing upon a broad understanding of hospital practices and policies and displaying a high degree of initiative and independent judgment, the manager will continually assess and direct a wide range of programmatic issues directly related to daily operations.In addition to the ambulatory Administrative Director, the Practice Manager will work closely with the department’s Nursing Managers, Medical and Division Directors, and other department Practice Managers toward service excellence for our patients and a healthy and enriching work environment for our staff.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:A. OperationsOversees all day-to-day assigned practices’ operations.Responsible for overall coordination of support staff as it relates to physician support, registration, appointment scheduling, customer service, and sensitivity to patients and/or family members.Plans, assigns, and evaluates work of front end and procedural support staff.Responsible for all appointment scheduling functions.Facilitates efficient patient flow through the practice and is accountable for any patient-related issues or concerns.Assists providers with provider schedules and template changes.Demonstrates and mentors staff members to be patient-centered within their interactions, customer service, general communication, and emphasizing good organizational skill management.Maintains positive relationships with all providers and meets with them on a regular basis concerning assignments, equipment, projects, policies, and procedures.Responsible for all unit orientations, training, and visitor management.Implements process improvement strategies while engaging staff members to enhance and improve efficiencies.Holds regularly scheduled work-team meetings and maintains minutes.Acts as a resource regarding the enforcement and practices of departmental policies and procedures.Responds to and advises on a variety of inquiries and applies knowledge of established operations.Responds to and resolves immediate problems within the department. Reports ongoing problems to the Ambulatory Operations Administrator.Represents the department at various meetings and hospital forums.Continuously monitors the practice physical environment and identifies problems and seeks resolution. Maintains cleanliness and physical integrity.Ensures staff proficiency in all hospital-based and approved systems.Determines, implements, and evaluates any and all needs of the practice.B. Human ResourcesDirect manager for the ambulatory practice ~15 support staff, including Practice Assistants, Medical Assistants, Practice Coordinators, Surgical Schedulers, Surgical Technicians, and Unit Coordinators.Responsible and in collaboration with Operations Manager for hiring, corrective action, and overall human resource management.Facilitates a strong working relationship between support staff and physicians.Works with and mentors support staff to foster team building. Prepares performance plans, conducts annual performance appraisals, and establishes ongoing feedback mechanisms for staff.C. Billing OperationsWorks closely with managed care, coding team, and professional billing to capture all copay, deductible, and all other applicable charges.Manages prior authorizations and referrals to ensure insurance eligibility is screened by front-end staff.D. Regulatory Compliance and ActivitiesWorks with Ambulatory Operations Administrator and Nursing Director to maintain a state of regulatory compliance and Joint Commission readiness in all practices.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree highly preferred.Highly preferred bilingual in second language (Spanish, French, Arabic, etc.).Minimum of 3-5 years in operational/practice management in a clinical setting at an academic medical hospital.Minimum of 3-5 years people management experience with ~20+ direct reports.Knowledge of business environments, sales, and/or customer service experience.SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:Excellent interpersonal and telephone skills – verbal and written.Knowledge of medical terminology.Computer literacy.Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills (critical thinking).Ability to multi-task.Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation, and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/Partners; follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and Partners policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or Partners, as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff.Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.Primary Location
Work Locations
75 Francis StJob
Professional/ManagerialOrganization
Brigham & Women's Hospital (BWH)Schedule
Full-timeStandard Hours 40Shift
Day JobPosted Shift Description 830a-5pEmployee Status
Regular
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Summarize the nature and level of work performed.Reporting to the ambulatory Administrative Director, the ambulatory Practice Manager is responsible for the management of the administrative support staff and operational management of his/her assigned practices within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Currently, the practice portfolio includes
General Gynecology (Gen Gyn), Gynecologic Oncology (Gyn Onc), Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS).
Practice Manager portfolios are subject to change based on the institutional and department operational needs.Drawing upon a broad understanding of hospital practices and policies and displaying a high degree of initiative and independent judgment, the manager will continually assess and direct a wide range of programmatic issues directly related to daily operations.In addition to the ambulatory Administrative Director, the Practice Manager will work closely with the department’s Nursing Managers, Medical and Division Directors, and other department Practice Managers toward service excellence for our patients and a healthy and enriching work environment for our staff.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:A. OperationsOversees all day-to-day assigned practices’ operations.Responsible for overall coordination of support staff as it relates to physician support, registration, appointment scheduling, customer service, and sensitivity to patients and/or family members.Plans, assigns, and evaluates work of front end and procedural support staff.Responsible for all appointment scheduling functions.Facilitates efficient patient flow through the practice and is accountable for any patient-related issues or concerns.Assists providers with provider schedules and template changes.Demonstrates and mentors staff members to be patient-centered within their interactions, customer service, general communication, and emphasizing good organizational skill management.Maintains positive relationships with all providers and meets with them on a regular basis concerning assignments, equipment, projects, policies, and procedures.Responsible for all unit orientations, training, and visitor management.Implements process improvement strategies while engaging staff members to enhance and improve efficiencies.Holds regularly scheduled work-team meetings and maintains minutes.Acts as a resource regarding the enforcement and practices of departmental policies and procedures.Responds to and advises on a variety of inquiries and applies knowledge of established operations.Responds to and resolves immediate problems within the department. Reports ongoing problems to the Ambulatory Operations Administrator.Represents the department at various meetings and hospital forums.Continuously monitors the practice physical environment and identifies problems and seeks resolution. Maintains cleanliness and physical integrity.Ensures staff proficiency in all hospital-based and approved systems.Determines, implements, and evaluates any and all needs of the practice.B. Human ResourcesDirect manager for the ambulatory practice ~15 support staff, including Practice Assistants, Medical Assistants, Practice Coordinators, Surgical Schedulers, Surgical Technicians, and Unit Coordinators.Responsible and in collaboration with Operations Manager for hiring, corrective action, and overall human resource management.Facilitates a strong working relationship between support staff and physicians.Works with and mentors support staff to foster team building. Prepares performance plans, conducts annual performance appraisals, and establishes ongoing feedback mechanisms for staff.C. Billing OperationsWorks closely with managed care, coding team, and professional billing to capture all copay, deductible, and all other applicable charges.Manages prior authorizations and referrals to ensure insurance eligibility is screened by front-end staff.D. Regulatory Compliance and ActivitiesWorks with Ambulatory Operations Administrator and Nursing Director to maintain a state of regulatory compliance and Joint Commission readiness in all practices.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree highly preferred.Highly preferred bilingual in second language (Spanish, French, Arabic, etc.).Minimum of 3-5 years in operational/practice management in a clinical setting at an academic medical hospital.Minimum of 3-5 years people management experience with ~20+ direct reports.Knowledge of business environments, sales, and/or customer service experience.SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:Excellent interpersonal and telephone skills – verbal and written.Knowledge of medical terminology.Computer literacy.Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills (critical thinking).Ability to multi-task.Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation, and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/Partners; follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and Partners policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or Partners, as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff.Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.Primary Location
Work Locations
75 Francis StJob
Professional/ManagerialOrganization
Brigham & Women's Hospital (BWH)Schedule
Full-timeStandard Hours 40Shift
Day JobPosted Shift Description 830a-5pEmployee Status
Regular
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