Senior Clinical Director - Full Time

Watson Clinic LLP; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Clinic LLP in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Senior Clinical Director to oversee the Clinical Services department's business and strategic activities, including process improvements, budgeting, and technology initiatives. You will direct administrative functions, ensure compliant billing and reporting, and collaborate with physicians and staff to optimize patient care delivery and financial performance.

This role requires strong leadership and communication skills and a track record in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration or Business Administration, or 10 years of progressive outpatient experience.
• Minimum of five years supervisory/management experience of clinical care teams in an outpatient setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong leadership and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Directs services of the Clinical Services department and related profit centers; participates in strategic planning and improves operational efficiency.
• Monitors billing to ensure accurate coding and charge capture and oversees compliance plans.
• Oversees accounting to ensure financial integrity of reporting systems for each service line and profit center.
• Guides preparation and analysis of clinical services revenue, expenses, and activity reports.
• Plans, develops, and monitors capital and operating budgets; oversees department technology initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Health Care Administration or Business Administration

10 years progressive outpatient facility experience

Job description

Summary

Under Administrative direction, the Senior Clinical Director is responsible for the department’s business and strategic activities: directs internal management systems, process improvements, and policy activities specific to clinical services. Assists in budget development, data collection, and reporting; directs administrative personnel functions, develops and implements new business initiatives related to clinical services; oversees department technology initiatives, including clinical equipment and software. Plans, directs, evaluates, and controls activities within patient care delivery models in clinical services. Analyzes financial and other data for effective decision-making in the context of clinical operations.

Essential Functions

• Directs services and activities of the Clinical Services department and associated profit centers. Participates in the strategic planning of the Clinical Services department; plans, directs, and coordinates departmental business activities, develops methods for improving operational efficiency.
• Monitors the billing process to assure accurate coding and charge capture to maximize returns on revenues. Develops, implements, and monitors departmental compliance plans.
• Oversees accounting mechanisms to ensure the financial integrity of separate reporting systems for each assigned service line and profit center.
• Guides the internal procedures for the preparation and analysis of clinical services revenue, expense monitoring, and activity reports.
• Prepares and monitors capital and operational budgets for assigned areas. Oversees departmental technology development and implementation.
• Directs daily operations of the Clinical Services department to provide quality service and support to patients and referring physicians.
• Directs administrative personnel functions. Remains current in the field and participates in local, state, and/or national clinical services programs.
• Plans, develops, and pursues new business initiatives to grow the Clinical Services department's business; responsible for monitoring, reviewing, and correcting financial performance.
• Provides a positive example for staff by promoting and enforcing Clinic and department policies and procedures and ensures staff compliance.
• Maintains open communication and serves as an effective liaison to internal departments and external entities as assigned.
• Accepts and performs any other duties as assigned by administration.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration or Business Administration, OR 10 years of progressive experience in a for-profit outpatient facility. Must be able to work collaboratively with physicians, administration, and staff at all levels. Minimum of five years supervisory/management experience of clinical care teams in an outpatient setting. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong leadership and negotiation abilities.

Preferred: Master’s degree in health care related field.