Practice Manager - Fertility & Reproductive Medicine

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 71,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass

Retirement plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Senior Practice Administrator to direct divisional activities with the Executive Director and Chief, ensuring policies and standard practices are followed for smooth operation.

You will oversee staffing, budgeting, marketing and patient services, collaborating with leaders to align on goals and cost centers. The role involves supervising staff, analyzing financials and KPIs, and driving quality improvement across the practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in a practice management role.
• Licenses/certifications not required.

Responsibilities

• Directs divisional activities with Executive Director and Chief.
• Coordinate patient services with physicians and staff.
• Oversee staff hiring, orientation, scheduling and reviews.
• Analyze financials, prepare budgets and KPIs.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Leadership

Oral Communications

Organizing

Physician Practice Management

Solution Implementation

Supervisory Management

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

2 Years Experience

Job description

Location and Schedule

ST. LOUIS, MO 63108

Scheduled Hours 40

Position Summary

Directs divisional activities, along with the Executive Director and Chief, ensuring applicable policies, procedures and standard practices are developed and adhered to for division to run smoothly. Participates in the strategic planning, financial and operational oversight, and overall development of the practice. Provides input to efficiently and effectively manage administrative systems, operations, finances, marketing and related clinical and patient services functions. Serves as a liaison for staff, physicians, fellows, department/division business office and others for cohesive management of the practice. Supervises, oversees and provides leadership functions for support staff and clinical staff which may include medical secretaries, medical assistants, lab technicians, nurses and others.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Manages practice activities ensuring applicable policies, procedures and standard practices are adhered to for operation to run smoothly. Coordinates patient services with physicians and staff to provide quality care in an effective manner, promoting and maintaining good public relations with patients and families. Manages all aspects relating to support and clinical staff personnel, including hiring, orientation, scheduling, monitoring time, performance reviews, salary decisions, progressive discipline and terminations. Functions as working supervisor, when necessary, by covering front desk, medical records and billing functions. Evaluates the efficiency of patient flow and other office operations to determine the most cost effective way of completing tasks; ensures continual quality improvement strategy, collects, measures and interprets operational and clinical income data. Identifies problems and organizes teams to develop and implement solutions, develops formal policy as necessary. Collaborates with practice leaders to prepare and adhere to annual practice budget and strategic planning ensuring proper cost center methodology is followed in order to analyze the financial performance of the practice's cost centers. Analyzes and presents financial reports and key performance indicators to physicians and leadership monthly. May collaborate with marketing and clinical team to create and implement the practice's internal and external marketing plan and develop programs and initiatives that enhance patient revenue. May oversee updates to the practice Web site and social media interactions. Reviews the practice compliance plan annually and ensures staff receives annual training as applicable, as well as, all required certifications are not expired. Maintains patient confidentiality by following the HIPAA Compliance Plan established by the practice. Works with IT vendor to ensure working internet, server, computers, printers, scanners and other electronic equipment. Ensures a proper inventory management system is in place for all practice supplies and develops relationship with all vendors and evaluates services needed for the practice. Performs other duties as required.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Physical Effort: Typically sitting at desk or table. Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC typing). Equipment: Office equipment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience: Relevant Experience (2 Years)

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Oral Communications, Organizing, Physician Practice Management, Solution Implementation, Supervisory Management, Written Communication

Salary Range

Grade C13 Salary Range $70,600.00 - $109,500.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

• Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.


• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.


• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.


• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.


• Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.


• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.


• Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.


• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.

Culture

Washington University in St. Louis’s collective success is significantly attributed to the passion and outstanding efforts of our community. Our staff, faculty and trainees are committed to excellence and dedicated to carrying out our missions of research, teaching and patient care. WashU prides itself on being a place where people matter, and serious work is done. Our people work together in an inclusive community that celebrates diverse perspectives, collaboration and innovation. We are a community of individuals inspired to work together to develop big ideas and tackle challenging problems. We value the well-being of our people. WashU strives to create a positive employee experience where staff, faculty and trainees thrive, both personally and professionally. Our employees find meaning, connection and vitality in their work and life with a healthy work-life balance and support to learn, grow and make an impact at WashU, the community and the world.