Clinic Administrator Well Med at St. Johns

Optum; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WellMed, part of the Optum family, seeks an experienced clinical operations leader to oversee clinic operations and staff effectiveness. You will direct, supervise, and coordinate departments, ensuring high-quality, compliant health care delivery while supporting budget and strategic initiatives.

Collaboration with medical and administrative teams, external partners, and leadership is essential to success. The role requires strong data skills, HR oversight, and a proactive approach to improving

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of health care operations.
• Knowledge of fiscal management systems.
• Knowledge of human resource management practices including supervision and staff development.
• Knowledge of computer programs and applications.
• Proven computer literacy.
• Proven initiative, judgment, problem-solving, and decision making.
• Proven ability to analyze and interpret complex data.
• Proven ability to research and prepare comprehensive reports.
• TB screening and immunity proof (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis).

Responsibilities

• Directs, supervises, and coordinates clinic functions, policies, HR, and support services.
• Assists in development and marketing of new services and referrals.
• Facilitates employment, development, and management of staff.
• Supports cost-effective, high-quality health care delivery to patients.
• Ensures compliance with standards and regulations with staff.
• Reviews problems/policies and recommends solutions to the Director of Operations.
• Assists in budgets preparation and implementation with the Director of Operations.
• Represents the clinic at meetings and conferences.
• Participates in clinic communications and public relations programs.
• Maintains professional affiliations and keeps pace with health care administration trends.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

Skills

Healthcare operations

Budget management

Staff development

Supervisory skills

Data analysis

Relationship building

Clinical workflow

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Job description

Explore opportunities with WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will be part of a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve improved health outcomes. Explore rewarding opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Provides leadership, direction, and administration of operations to ensure the accomplishment of the clinic and organizational objectives. Directs, supervises, and coordinates the overall operation of the clinic and staff.

Primary Responsibilities

• Directs, supervises, and coordinates specific functions and activities of the clinic, including systems, policies and procedures, human resources, support services, etc.
• Assists in the development and marketing of new services and referral sources
• Facilitates the employment, development, and management of employees
• Promotes the provision of cost-effective, high-quality health care services to patients
• Cooperates with medical and administrative staff to ensure compliance with standards and regulations
• Reviews operational problems/policies and recommends solutions and changes to the Director of Operations
• Collaborates with the Director of Operations in the preparation and implementation of budgets. Recommends budget based on knowledge of policies, costs, and operating practices
• Represents clinic at public and professional meetings and conferences
• Participates in clinic communication and public relations programs
• Maintains professional affiliations and enhances professional development to keep pace with the trends in health care administration
• Performs other related duties which may be inclusive, but not listed in the position job description

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

• 3+ years of experience working in a clinical setting
• Knowledge of health care operations
• Knowledge of fiscal management systems
• Knowledge of human resource management practices including supervision and staff development
• Knowledge of computer programs and applications
• Proven computer literacy
• Proven skill in exercising initiative, judgment, problem-solving, and decision making
• Proven skill in developing and maintaining effective relationships with staff, Senior Management, patients, vendors, and payers, public
• Proven skill in organizing work to achieve clinic goals and objectives
• Proven ability to analyze and interpret complex data
• Proven ability to research and prepare comprehensive reports
• Proven ability to monitor compliance standards
• This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease

Preferred Qualifications

• Current unrestricted Vocational Nurse license for applicable state of employment
• Professional healthcare license or certification
• Supervisory experience within a clinic setting
• Knowledge of governmental regulations and reimbursement standards

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
• Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 35 pounds of force
• Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and/or machinery
• Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing