Practice Manager - Pediatrics (Pasadena)

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking an administrator to oversee the business and patient care functions of UCLA Health Community Clinics in the Burbank area.

You will supervise medical front and back office staff, coordinate clinical services, and provide daily administrative and operational oversight with space management responsibilities. Minimal supervision is expected as you align practice goals with the Director.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience including recruitment and performance appraisal.
• Ability to analyze procedures and define objectives.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Word and Excel.
• Interpersonal skills to work with diverse staff and faculty.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience with medical scheduling and registration systems.
• Ability to work weekends or evenings.
• Knowledge of major medical insurance plans.

Responsibilities

• Oversee business and patient care functions of UCLA Health Community Clinics.
• Supervise medical front and back office staff.
• Coordinate clinical services and administrative oversight.
• Provide daily operational oversight and space management.
• Work with Director to review goal attainment.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Written communication

Scheduling systems

Insurance knowledge

Weekend availability

Tools

MS Word

Excel

CareConnect

Registration system

Job description

Description

In this role, you will oversee the business and patient care functions of the assigned UCLA Health Community Clinics. You will supervise the medical front and back office staff and coordinate clinical services and provide daily administrative and operational oversight and physical space management. Supervision is minimal. Relative guidelines and references are available however; interpretation and original problem solving are required. Assignments are given in terms of broad organizational goals and objectives. Goal attainment is reviewed with the Director of assigned practice on a regular basis through formal and informal discussions.

Salary Range: $73,000 - $149,600 annually

Qualifications

Required

• Demonstrated effective supervisory skills including experience in recruitment, performance appraisal, identification and communication of expectations, discipline, and training.
• Skill in analyzing information and procedures to define objectives, identify patterns and recognize alternatives and their implications.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and software programs, including MS Word, and Excel Spreadsheet.
• Interpersonal skills to promote a cooperative and productive work environment and to establish and maintain cooperative, productive working relationships with faculty, residents, medical students and staff from various social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Writing skills to prepare accurate and concise reports and memorandums that clearly convey information utilizing appropriate vocabulary and grammar.
• Working knowledge of computerized appointment scheduling and registration system, and the ability to effectively train staff in the use of the system.
• Working knowledge of major medical insurance plans.
• Ability to work occasional weekends or evenings as required.

Preferred

• Working knowledge of University and Hospital policies and procedures to appropriately manage patient registration, cashiering, risk management, and personnel.
• Working knowledge of the CareConnect system.
• Demonstrated experience in managing patient services and nursing staff in a private medical practice or community clinic.
• Accounting skills to plan, prepare and analyze revenue and expense budgets