Provider Practice Manager

Speare Memorial Hospital; Plymouth (NH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental and vision insurance

Health savings accounts with employer

403(b) retirement plans with generous

Lifestyle Savings Account

Tuition Assistance and Student Loan

Employee recognition and appreciation

Earned Time off accrual

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Speare Memorial Hospital is seeking a Provider Practice Manager for Plymouth Orthopedics and Sports Medicine to lead practice operations and provider relations. You will coordinate daily workflows, support staffing and onboarding, and work with hospital partners to optimize access and efficiency.

The role requires a healthcare administration background, supervisory experience in ambulatory care, and NH RN licensure is preferred. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies this pivotal position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health care administration, business administration, or nursing.
• Progressive healthcare management and supervisory experience in ambulatory medical practice.
• Experience supervising and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily tasks, schedules, and workflow with clinical and administrative staff.
• Assist the Director of Provider Practices in developing short- and long-term work plans.
• Monitor provider templates, appointment availability, and patient wait times to optimize access.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement sustainable improvements.
• Oversee office supplies, equipment maintenance, and inventory; ensure office doors open/close per procedure.
• Cover registration and prior authorization functions when needed.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with providers; support recruitment and onboarding.
• Develop staff schedules, provide training, and conduct annual evaluations.
• Prepare budgets, reconcile daily transactions, and monitor financial performance.
• Improve patient experience from referral through follow-up care.

Skills

Planning

Organizing

Delegating

Supervising

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health care administration

NH State licensed RN

Job description

**Job Title: Provider Practice Manager – Plymouth Orthopedics and Sports Medicine**Are you a dedicated, detail-oriented healthcare professional with a passion for helping others? Join our team as Provider Practice Manager at Plymouth Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and play a pivotal role in helping the patient care team provide safe, effective, and exceptional patient care. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and excel at providing compassionate patient care, we want to hear from you!**About Speare Memorial Hospital**Speare Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital serving dozens of communities in the Lakes Region. We are passionately committed to providing exceptional, local care to our friends, families, neighbors, and communities at large.*Mission*: To work together to serve the needs of our patients and community.*Vision*: A community where all can achieve optimal health.*Values*: Kindness, Collaboration, Patient & Family-Centered, Safety, Excellence, Efficiency, and Professionalism.**What You’ll Do:**Practice Operations & Workflow* Coordinate daily tasks, schedules, and workflow with clinical and administrative staff to ensure smooth patient flow.* Assist the Director of Provider Practices in developing short- and long-term work plans and objectives for the practice.* Monitor appointment availability, provider schedules, patient wait times, cancellations, and access; optimize provider templates based on patient demand, staffing, and clinical needs.* Identify operational inefficiencies and implement sustainable process improvements; ensure consistent operational standards across providers and locations.* Coordinate with hospital, surgical, imaging, therapy, and other external partners, as appropriate.* Ensure office systems for patient follow-up (ED, referrals, ancillary test results, and clinical recall) are implemented and effective.* Manage work queues and ensure timely completion of coding and visit worklist tasks.* Oversee, maintain, and approve office supplies and inventory; coordinate maintenance and repair of equipment.* Ensure offices are opened and closed according to procedure.* Step in to cover registration and prior authorization functions when necessary.Provider Relations* Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with physicians and advanced practice providers; understand provider-specific workflows, priorities, and operational needs.* Collaborate with providers to identify operational barriers and opportunities for improvement, providing data and operational insight to support informed decision-making.* Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and integration of new providers.* Prepare the provider call schedule.* Assist with care coordination activities among physicians, hospital departments, facilities, and related communications.Staff Management & Development* Recruit, train, develop, and retain high-performing employees; provide orientation and training for office staff and providers.* Develop and manage staff work schedules, assignments, and office workflow; oversee staffing levels and performance.* Monitor staff performance, provide ongoing feedback, and conduct annual employee evaluations.* Establish clear expectations and promote accountability; address employee concerns and performance issues promptly and professionally.* Promote a culture of teamwork, professionalism, respect, and patient-centered service.* Identify opportunities to develop staff and future practice leaders.* Financial & Administrative* Prepare the annual budget, oversee expenditures, and work with Finance to reconcile daily transactions and manage other financial activities.* Ensure daily charges are reconciled against the patient schedule for services rendered.* Ensure self-pay and cash collection policies are followed, including identifying self-pay patients in advance of surgeries and coordinating with financial services.* Assist staff and patients with insurance coverage education and concerns.* Generate volume and statistical reports; maintain performance metrics for the practice.Patient Experience* Ensure support staff treat patients courteously and that visitors are screened and properly directed.* Monitor patient feedback, complaints, and service concerns, ensuring they are addressed promptly and appropriately.* Develop and implement strategies to improve access, communication, and patient satisfaction.* Identify opportunities to improve the patient's experience from referral through follow-up care.* Meet department customer service standards and strive to enhance the level of service provided.Compliance & Professional Responsibilities* Comply with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, regulations, and standards as related to the job.* Maintain strict confidentiality.* Demonstrate the hospital's stated mission and values of teamwork, respect, and communication with co-workers, patients, families, and visitors.* Actively and appropriately participate in problem-solving and resolution, both intra- and inter-departmentally.* Participate in professional development activities and attend staff/job-related meetings and in-services for both the practice and Speare Memorial Hospital.* Maintain administrative files, such as Speare policies and procedures, and follow through on Press Ganey patient satisfaction information.* Participate in marketing efforts.* Provide coverage and support as requested.## Qualifications**What We’re Looking For:**Required:* Bachelor’s degree in health care administration, business administration, or nursing.* Progressive healthcare management and supervisory experience in an ambulatory medical practice with demonstrated experience supervising and developing staff.Preferred:* Current NH State licensed RN* Demonstrated experience with managing orthopedic, surgical, or specialty medical practice.Skills:* Skill in planning, organizing, delegating, and supervising.* Skill in evaluating the effectiveness of existing methods and procedures.* Skill in operating a variety of office equipment and computer programs.Abilities:* Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies and procedures.* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.* Ability to set priorities among multiple requests.* Ability to interact with patients, medical and administrative staff, and public effectively.Knowledge:* Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems.* Knowledge of clinic office procedures.* Knowledge of computer systems and applications.* Knowledge of medical practices, terminology, and reimbursement policies.* Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation and sentence structure to answer correspondence and prepare reports.**Why Join Speare Memorial Hospital?*** *Community Connection*: Be part of an organization deeply invested in local health and wellness.* *Collaborative Culture:* Work alongside dedicated professionals who genuinely care about their work and each other.* *Professional Growth:* Opportunities for continuing education and career development.* *Comprehensive Benefits:* + Competitive salary + Health, dental and vision insurance + Health savings accounts with employer contributions + 403(b) retirement plans with generous employer contributions + Lifestyle Savings Account reimbursement program + Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment programs + Employee recognition and appreciation programs + Generous Earned Time accrual + Short-Term & Long-Term Disability + Life insurance**Our Commitment**Speare Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to serve our equally diverse community.Join us in our mission to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare to our community.