Clinic Administrator - Orthopedic Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis•St. Louis, MO

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic Administrator - Orthopedic Surgery is responsible for administering clinical business and operational affairs, with a strong focus on analyzing and maximizing clinical revenues, and implementing effective practices and control procedures. This role involves preparing, monitoring, analyzing, and managing budgets, promoting cost-effective practices, and planning the utilization of space and facilities for clinics. The administrator also analyzes billing procedures to ensure proper reimbursement, coordinates policies with department and Medical School administration, and develops staffing plans including recruitment and performance management. Additionally, the position assists in designing integrated systems for clinical operations, prepares clinical data for various reports and planning processes, coordinates clinical reports to providers, and manages physician clinical contracts with external parties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) must be obtained within one month of hire date. (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirement).
5 years of work experience in an Academic Health Center, Hospital, Or Healthcare Industry Setting.

Nice To Haves

Progressive management experience.
Master's degree.
Analytical Thinking skills.
Communication skills.
Interpersonal Communication skills.
Self-Organization (Business) skills.

Responsibilities

Prepares, monitors, analyzes and manages budgets and promotes cost-effective practices for department.
Plans the utilization of space and facilities for clinics consistent with requirements of organizational efficiency and available facilities and funds.
Analyzes billing procedures to ensure proper reimbursement of revenue for services.
Coordinates policies and practices with department and Medical School administration.
Develops staffing plans, which include performance standards, recruitment, performance evaluations, promotions and dismissals.
Assists with the design of integrated systems and processes to support clinical operations, including registration, scheduling and electronic medical records.
Prepares clinical data for quarterly projections and reporting, department strategic plan and annual budget processes.
Coordinates clinical reports to providers, proformas and faculty financial reporting.
Coordinates physician clinical contracts with external parties and General Counsel's office.

Benefits

Up to 22 days of vacation.
10 recognized holidays.
Sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness challenges.
Annual health screenings.
Mental health resources.
Mindfulness programs and courses.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Financial resources.
Access to dietitians.
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
Family care resources for childcare needs.
Adult care resources.
Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with the company.