Practice Manager

Description

Responsible for managing the day-to-day operational activities required to assure a safe and effective patient-care environment in the Clinic; including sufficient staff coverage.  Manages and directs the responsibilities of the clerical staff, clinical staff, optical staff and physicians’ schedules  to ensure compliance with the clinic’s policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.  Prepares and manages budgets, product inventory, addresses complaints, accept deliveries and develops performance goals for staff.  Develops and assists with the implementation of the clinic’s marketing strategies, processes invoices and staff payroll/timekeeping.  Manages and sustains patient work flow schedules throughout the day.  May greet/welcome patients, schedule appointments, coordinate surgery schedules and accept patients’ payments.  Oversees and maintains knowledge of building maintenance and security.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education:                   H.S. Diploma; College Degree Preferred

Required Minimum Experience:                 5 years medical experience; Optometry preferred

                                                                         (2 years medical billing/coding and 2-3 years front desk helpful, optical knowledge preferred)

A combination of experience, education, and/or training which substantially demonstrates the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Advance knowledge of HIPAA guidelines
• Knowledge of diagnostic codes, billing codes and filing claims
• Ability to manage and work with a Customer Service attitude and polite telephone etiquette
• Ability to manage and support optical dispensary
• Proficient in MS(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet); type at least 45 wpm accurately
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Able to lead and manage staff (co-workers)
• Aptitude with mathematical functionality (budgets, ledgers, financial reporting)
• Self-motivated, disciplined, driven, focused, observant
• Proactive, take initiative, attention to details, a problem solver