Practice Manager ProHealth Primary Care Danbury CT

Optum; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading community-based medical group as a Practice Manager. This pivotal role involves overseeing operations, ensuring quality patient care while managing a dedicated team. You'll be part of a larger mission to improve health care delivery in Connecticut, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered services and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Qualifications

• Experience in Practice/Medical Office Management.
• Solid computer knowledge and aptitude for data analytics.
• Proficient with reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate operations of the medical practice.
• Manage staff scheduling and office operations.
• Implement process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Operational management

Data analytics

Human resources management

Patient-centered care

Education

Years of post-high school education can substitute for experience

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Electronic health record systems

Job description

Opportunities with ProHealth Physicians,part of the Optum family of businesses. When you work at ProHealth Physicians, your contributions directly sustain the health and well-being of our community. Discover high levels of teamwork, robust medical resources and a deep commitment to exceptional care and service. Join a leading community-based medical group and discover the meaning behindCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

Are you ready to make a positive impact in health care? If so, you're the missing piece in our care team. As part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family,ProHealth Physiciansoffers new opportunities for growth. Here, you'll experience:

• Exceptional teamwork


• Robust medical resources


• Passionate professionals with a focus on patient-centered care

Position Details:

• Location: Danbury, CT


• Department: Internal Medicine


• Schedule: Full time, 40 hours/weekly, Monday through Friday

The Practice Manager is responsible for directing, supervising and coordinating the overall operations of the medical practice. Partners with the Senior Practice Manager and physician(s) to establish practice goals: financial, quality, and patient satisfaction. Monitors goals regularly to ensure practice is profitable, efficient and providing quality care. Accountable for goals and objectives related to population health management. Works collaboratively with other Practice Managers in assigned area to function as one group practice. Manage process improvement initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Establishes work procedures and standards to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the office


• Assists Senior Practice Manager and physician(s) to develop and implement long range plans


• Manages office operations to maximize patient access, patient satisfaction, and collection of payments


• Coordinates staff and provider schedules to ensure proper coverage for quality patient care


• Manages human resources - hiring, on-boarding, coaching and evaluating. Seeks to create a team environment


• Reconciles and investigates patient complaints


• Manages, leads, and participates in process improvement initiatives


• Ensures practice compliance with ProHealth policies, procedures and programs


• Actively participates in practice, regional and organizational meetings

Join ProHealth Physicians and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of health care in Connecticut. Caring. Connecting. Growing together. ProHealth Physicians is Connecticut's leading community-based medical group. Formed in 1997, we have primary care offices in every county. Our 300+ doctors and advance practice clinicians care for children and adults of all ages. We also have in-house imaging and clinical lab services. Traditional medicine treats people when they're sick. Instead, we focus on preventing diseases. Our goal is to give our patients - and their communities - the tools they need to be and stay well. This is how we help people live healthier lives.

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.

Years of post-high school education can be substituted/is equivalent to years of experience

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in Practice/Medical Office Management/Operations having managed/lead staff in clinical and non-clinical roles with a demonstrated ability to drive operational work flows


• Solid computer knowledge and aptitude


• Proven highly proficient with reporting and data analytics

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with various software applications such as Microsoft Suite, Word, Excel and Outlook, etc.


• Experience with electronic health record, medical terminology, coding and billing


• Knowledge of population health management


• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma process improvement tools and techniques


• Demonstrated business and financial skills

The salary range for this role is $59,500 to $116,600 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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