Manager of Practice Operations, Pediatric Specialty Care

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network in Center Valley, PA is seeking a Manager of Practice Operations for Pediatric Specialty Care.

You will lead and manage the operations of assigned practices, ensure efficient clinical and administrative workflows, and deliver a patient experience aligned with SLPG standards. The role requires 2+ years in medical office or practice operations, experience with staffing, scheduling, patient access, and regulatory compliance, and the ability to supervise staff,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of medical office or practice operations experience.
• Experience supervising staff and managing performance.
• Experience coordinating staffing, scheduling, patient access, workflow management, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage operations of assigned practices.
• Ensure efficient clinical and administrative workflows and patient experience.
• Collaborate with Billing/Coding, Facilities, and other departments to optimize operations.
• Escalate and address operational, technological, patient, and employee issues.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive improvement initiatives.

Skills

Business acumen

Communication

Leadership

Customer service

Quality focus

Strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health or business

Job description

## Manager of Practice Operations, Pediatric Specialty CareApply: Center Valley, PA - 5425 Lanark Road: Full time: Posted Today: R143514### *St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission* *of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.*The Manager, Practice Operations leads and manages the operations of assigned practices to ensure successful practice operations, effective execution of operational workflows, a patient experience consistent with SLPG standards, and a highly engaged practice operations team.**JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Performs all leadership and managerial functions across the employee life cycle for direct reports including hiring, onboarding/orientation, performance management, ongoing coaching and development, recognition, etc.).* Ensures operational readiness for clinical and administrative operations (e.g., developing employee schedules; maintaining supply inventory, office equipment and furnishings, cleanliness; facilitating daily huddles; updating time management systems; maintaining Point of Care licensing, etc.).* Manages practice operations, workflow execution, employee collaboration and overall patient experience.* Partners with other organizational functions (e.g., Billing/Coding, Facilities/Property Management, Hospital Entity departments, Access Center, etc.) to coordinate and facilitate effective practice operations.* Maintains strong collaboration and connectivity with Access Center operations and centralized functions (e.g., POD, Capacity Management, etc.) to enable seamless operations and optimal patient/employee experiences (e.g., transfers, triage protocols, template changes, huddles, POD/practice connectivity, etc...).* Serves as point of escalation and addresses critical operational, technological, patient, and employee issues.* Achieves expected practice financial performance through judicious expense management, efficient resource utilization, volume growth, and execution of expected financial management best practices.* Utilizes organizational tools to monitor practice performance (volume, patient satisfaction, productivity, quality, etc.), identifies opportunities for improvement, and develops/implements improvement strategies via a multidisciplinary, team-based approach.* As applicable, effectively utilizes practice leads (e.g., Practice Operations Coordinators, Clinical Coordinators, etc.) to support oversight of practice workflows/processes, etc.* Ensures adherence to policies, procedures, and SLPG Access Governance Principles.* Other duties as assigned.**PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:**Sitting for up to three (3) hours per day; three (3) hours a t a time. Standing for up to eight (8) hours per day; eight (8) hours at a time. Walking for up to six (6) hours per day; one (1) hour at a time. Frequent fingering, handling, grasping, twisting, and turning as it relates to therapeutic procedures. Consistently lift, carry, and push objects up to 10 pounds. Occasionally lift, carry, and push objects up to 75 pounds. Rarely lifting with assistance, up to 100 pounds. Rarely pushing and pulling patients weighing up to 300 pounds in a wheel chair or stretcher. Occasionally stooping and bending. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Seeing as it relates to normal near, far, color, and peripheral vision. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation and high and low frequencies.**EDUCATION:**Bachelor’s Degree in health, business, or related field preferred**TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:*** Minimum of 2+ years of medical office or practice operations experience, including at least 1 year in a healthcare setting* Experience managing or supporting daily operations such as staffing coordination, scheduling, patient access, workflow management, and regulatory compliance* Demonstrated ability to supervise staff, support performance management, and maintain service and quality standardsCompetencies required for this job:* Strong business acumen* Skilled in all forms of communication* Effectively able to develop self and others* Leadership presence/EQ, presents as a composed and competent leader* Quality focused* Exudes patient and customer service focus* Shares a compelling strategy that inspires others*Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!*