Office Manager- OB/GYN

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. seeks an experienced administrator to supervise the office’s administrative support, coordinate staff workflows, and ensure policy interpretation and reporting accuracy.

The role includes supervising staff, managing daily operations, and guiding performance improvement aligned with department goals. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree with five years of related experience, typing and data-entry skills, and advanced MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 5 years related experience or equivalent
• Accurate typing and data entry skills
• Working knowledge of software used by department
• Advanced Proficiency in MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative support functions for the department/office/clinic, including staff supervision and performance management
• Coordinate daily operations and ensure policy interpretation and adherence
• Monitor staff performance, assign and adjust work plans, and provide guidance
• Document and address disciplinary actions in line with policy and HR guidance
• Develop short- and long-term plans for administrative staff and ensure cross-training and continuity

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Independent work

Customer service knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

5 years related experience

Typing/data entry skills

Tools

MS Office Suite

Internet research tools

Job description

UMMC - Medical Center
Baltimore, MD 21201, USA

Description

Coordinates and supervises administrative support for the office. May support management with advanced administrative support. Performs a variety of administrative/supervisory duties, such as assigning work to other clerical employees, interpreting policies, and maintaining reports to ensure the smooth daily operations of the department/office/clinic (d/o/c). Requires a working knowledge of FPI and department policies, practices and procedures. The role requires recurring use of oversight of technical skills found in the group supervised. The group supervised may perform administrative or specialized support functions. The role is also responsible for department specific assignments. Exhibits professionalism and trustworthiness, and handle confidential and sensitive information; and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for the administrative support functions for the department/office/clinic. This includes staff supervision, workflow, and performance management of assigned staff to include policy interpretation. Explains and applies work rules, standards, and guidelines. Provides input in establishing work standards, guidelines, and procedures.
• Oversees daily operations to insure efficient and effective operation of area of responsibility. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers who perform office support duties which support the development and implementation of policies, procedures, standards, training and methods for managing a specialized system or program; operates within budget.
• Monitors work of staff, closely and ongoing, to assess and problem-solve. Reviews performance on a daily basis and provides suggestions and gives instructions for improving work. Helps employees establish deadlines for work assignment and completion. Modifies work plans, methods and procedures, determines work priorities and develops work schedules to provide adequate staff coverage. Provides work instruction and assists employees with difficult and/or unusual assignments; encourages innovation. Assigns and distributes work, reviews work for accuracy and completeness and returns assignments with recommendations for proper completion.
• Documents causes for disciplinary action and initiates appropriate action in accordance with FPI policy. Implements performance improvement plans. Provides input for termination in consultation with HR and department leadership. Makes formal recommendations for disciplinary action. Responds to formal and informal employee grievances and prepares written responses.
• Participates in the development and implementation of short-and long-term work plans and objectives for administrative support staff. Assists employees in understanding/implementing d/o/c policies and procedures. Ensures staff are crossed trained appropriately to prevent any lapses in the delivery of services. Participates in the development of guidelines for prioritizing work activities, evaluating effectiveness, and modifying activities as necessary.
• Resolves problems encountered during daily operations and determines appropriate solutions; promotes teamwork. Encourages regular communication, informs staff of relevant business issues and their impact on the organization. Identifies, analyzes and resolves work problems.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred
• Five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Accurate typing and data entry skills
• Working knowledge of software used by department
• Advanced Proficiency in MSOffice (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook) is a must. Working knowledge of internet research tools
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of general customer service practices
• Self-starter and ability to work independently in a dynamic and rapid changing environment

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position.Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits .

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