Clinic Administrator Well Med at St. Johns

UnitedHealth Group; Austin (TX); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

WellMed, part of UnitedHealth Group, seeks a Clinic Operations Manager to lead day-to-day administration of a medical clinic and oversee staff, policies, and services to ensure high-quality, cost-effective care.

The role requires strong leadership, reliability with budgets, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with medical and administrative teams to improve patient outcomes.

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 skills in initiative, judgment, problem-solving, and decision making.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with staff, Senior Management, patients, vendors, and payers.
• Proven ability to analyze and interpret complex data.
• Proven ability to research and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Proven ability to monitor compliance standards.
• Tuberculosis screening and immunization proof required.

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 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 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 development to keep pace with trends in health care administration
• Performs other related duties which may be inclusive, but not listed in the position job description

Skills

Clinical operations

Health care operations

Fiscal management

HR management

Computer literacy

Decision making

Relationship building

Data analysis

Report writing

Budget development

Education

Vocational Nurse license

Professional healthcare license or certification

Tools

N/A

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
• Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving
• Occasionally requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $60,200 - $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.