Sr. Practice Manager-Outpatient Oncology

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with matching

Paid time off & holidays

Life insurance

Annual salary increase & incentive

Job summary

Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago seeks a Sr. Practice Manager to oversee complex clinical programs across multiple sites and supervise both clinical and administrative staff.

The role emphasizes operations, budget management, and staff development to improve patient access, provider productivity, and compliance with ethics and regulatory standards.

This position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within Northwestern Medicine.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5 years healthcare experience.
• 2 years management experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience working within a clinical environment.
• Outpatient setting experience.
• Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage front-line non-exempt staff including interviewing, hiring, training, and employee relations.
• Schedule staff and allocate resources to maximize patient access and provider productivity.
• Conduct supply purchasing within budget.
• Report monthly productivity results to providers and staff.
• Ensure data collection and data entry accuracy and facilitate data flow to Central Office.
• Conduct cash management duties including co-pays and patient balances and processing of bills.
• Serve as active participant in corporate committees and task forces.
• Provide financial analysis to facilitate planning and cash flow management.
• Communicate budget and variance information to professional staff.
• Understand job functions for training and development opportunities.
• Set priorities and timelines to ensure efficient resource use.
• Work with senior management to define performance goals and monitor progress.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Management experience

Clinical environment

Outpatient setting

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The salary range for this position is $48.67 - $65.70 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

The Sr. Practice Manager reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Sr. Practice Manager is responsible for managing complex clinical programs that require ongoing collaboration across business units, operations of one or more practice sites and supervising both clinical and administrative support staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage the office's front-line non-exempt staff, requiring interviewing, hiring, training, progressive discipline, dismissals, performance appraisals, and employee relations.
• Schedule staff and allocate resources across hours of operation to maximize patient access and satisfaction, provider productivity and efficiency, staff productivity, cost-savings, and operational efficiencies.
• Conduct supply purchasing via the Group's on-line ordering and shopping list system within specified budget.
• Report monthly productivity results to providers and staff.
• Ensure accuracy of all data collection and data entry by site staff through training and compliance monitoring and facilitate and oversee flow of information to and from NMG's Central Office.
• Conduct timely and accurate cash management duties, including overseeing the collection of co-pays and patient balances and processing of clean super bill batches, in-house cash balances, and bank deposits to influence profitability.
• Serve as an active participant in corporate committees and task forces.
• Provide financial analysis to facilitate planning and cash flow management and review variance explanations.
• Communicate budget and variance information to professional staff.
• Gain comprehensive understanding of individual job functions for purposes of identifying training and developmental opportunities.
• Identify and communicate priorities, timelines, and accountabilities to ensure efficient use of resources and to promote an open and productive work environment.
• Work with senior management to define performance goals for team and interface with staff to monitor progress, manage disciplinary issues and provide ongoing feedback.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5 years health care experience
• 2 years management experience
• Experience working within a clinical environment
• Outpatient setting experience
• Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent analytical skills.

Preferred:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Health Administration (MHA)
• Academic medical center experience

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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