PRIMARY FUNCTION: Administer, direct and coordinates activities relating to the operation of the medical office including financial key operational performance measures, scheduling, front and clinical operations and staffing, facility maintenance and inventory management, charge posting and other administrative tasks.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Working in an office environment. May require sitting or standing for long periods; also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies. Occasionally lifting files, boxes weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, type at 35 wpm, operate calculator, copier, scanner, e-mail and other office equipment as necessary. Must be able to communicate clearly. It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for long periods and to work in a high volume environment
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB: (This list may not include all of the duties that may be assigned.)
Ensure staffing levels to maintain efficiency of office operations.
Completes annual employee evaluations, manages new hires and staff development.
Promotes Elite Dermatology values and a constructive, productive and positive work environment.
Creates weekly employee schedules and delegates office responsibilities.
Schedules, coordinates, and conducts monthly staff meetings to educate the staff on all new initiatives and policies.
Actively participates in the evaluation and improvement of the patient care flow and work efficiency.
Manages all medical equipment and supply inventory appropriately.
Manage needs of IT support services and technology equipment for office operations.
Coordinates facility repairs and support services along with routine cleaning maintenance.
Maintains the clinical area in accordance OSHA and CLIA.
Manages overall patient experience and provides great customer service to patients and families and supervises that the staff also provides a high level customer service.
Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of office budget and goals
Maintains clinician scheduling templates.
Manages all front office operations including patient greeting, appointment scheduling, check-in, check-out, collections, patient balances.
Schedules appointments according to office scheduling policies
Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner
Manages insurance verification processes from eligibility to practice management entry
Manages charge and payment posting
Manages effective communication for all staff and clinicians via e-mail and routine meetings.
Manage Employee Appreciation to budget accordingly.
Identifies, analyzes and solves problems
Manages efficient patient flow
Manages and resolves staff conflicts diplomatically and professionally.
Strives to achieve the goals set by the office budget
Adheres to all Elite Dermatology policies and procedures, Elite Dermatology Code of Conduct as well as Elite Dermatology Employee Handbook.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
POLICIES AND PROCESSES
Acts as compliance liaison enforcing policies and procedures
Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of office budget and goals
Understands performance evaluations and corrective action processing
Competent to counsel employees as needed
Completes all Elite Dermatology mandatory modules by designated deadlines
Ensures Pediatric Associates practices and protocols are in place throughout the office for check-in, check-out, phones, postings, deposits, etc.
Manages office supplies
Interpersonal And Communication Skills
Is tactful, diplomatic, cooperative and shares information with others
Communicates via e-mail in a timely and effective manner
Assists with calls from patients and other doctors offices.
Communicates well with practice managers and supports all providers and staff
Assists with customer service issues, i.e.: conflicts/disputes, incidents/accidents.PROFESSIONALISM
Adheres to high ethical behavior
Leads by example
Upholds Elite Dermatology Core Values
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelors degree preferred, may consider commensurate experience in lieu of degree.
Experience: Prefer two years of work experience in a medical office setting. Knowledge of computer and medical terminology desired