Practice Manager - ProHealth Physicians - Meriden, CT

Company: Optum
Location: Meriden
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Family Practice-Without OB opening in Meriden, Connecticut. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that is improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation is not about another gadget; it is about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There is no room for error. If you are looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

ProHealth Physicians has an immediate opening for a Practice Manager reporting to the Senior Practice Manager. The Practice Manager is responsible for directing, supervising and coordinating the overall operations of the medical practice. Partners with the Senior Practice Manager and physician(s) to establish practice goals: financial, quality and patient satisfaction. Monitors goals regularly to ensure practice is profitable, efficient and providing quality care. Accountable for goals and objectives related to population health management. Works collaboratively with other Practice Managers in assigned area to function as one group practice. Manage process improvement initiatives. This is a fast paced environment and will oversee Meriden Internal & Meriden Family Medicine in Meriden.

Primary Responsibilities:

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• Establish work procedures and standards to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the office
  
• Assist Senior Practice Manager and physician(s) to develop and implement long range plans
  
• Manage office operations to maximize patient access, patient satisfaction, and collection of payments
  
• Coordinates staff and provider schedules to ensure proper coverage for quality patient care
  
• Manage human resources - hiring, on-boarding, coaching and evaluating. Seeks to create a team environment
  
• Reconcile and investigate patient complaints
  
• Manage, lead, and participate in process improvement initiatives
  
• Ensure practice compliance with ProHealth policies, procedures and programs
  
• Actively participate in practice, regional and organizational meetings
  
  
  
  You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
  Required Qualifications:
  
  
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  • BA/BS degree in health care administration, business or related field or commensurate experience
    
  • Practice/Medical Office Management experience having managed several direct reports in clinical and non-clinical roles
    
  • Proficient with reporting and data analytics
    
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
    
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
    
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    • Experience with electronic health record, medical terminology, coding and billing
      
    • Experience with Microsoft Suite
      
    • Knowledge of population health management
      
    • Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma process improvement tools and techniques
      
    • Demonstrated business and financial skills
      
      
      
      To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.
      
      
      Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)
      
      Connecticut Residents Only: The salary range for Nevada residents is $60,000 to $106,700. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
      
      
      Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
      
      UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
      
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