What are the responsibilities and job description for the Practice Administrator (Outpatient), AHPN Clinic Overhead, Full time, Day shift position at Adventist Health?
Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.
Job Summary:
Manages the daily operations of a medical practice(s) based on patient volumes or number of practices. Plans programs, allocates and assigns duties to employees. Reviews medical records for compliance and billing requirements. Monitors activities and operations to ensure that the practice successfully meets it's objectives. Additional duties may include personnel, financial, clerical, housekeeping and maintenance, and purchasing functions.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/experience: Required
- Master's Degree: Preferred
- Five years' technical experience: Preferred
- One year's leadership experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Preferred
Essential Functions:
- Oversees and directs the operations of the assigned clinic(s). Ensures clinics are operated in accordance with regulatory requirements and organization's policies and procedures. Communicates operational opportunities and best practices to the Director of Operations (DOO). Ensures best practices are implemented and maintained throughout the assigned clinic(s).
- Works with the DOO to ensure that the appropriate revenue management policies, procedures and systems are in place to allow for billing and collection effectiveness.
- Utilizes the appropriate performance reporting structures, including performance scorecards, operations and financial reporting (performance ratio analysis, and other region and/or clinic specific metrics.)
- Defines job responsibilities, qualifications/competency needed and measurable performance expectations for all positions. Exercises independent judgment in recruiting, training, coaching, supervising and responsibly directing assigned staff.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
