Dir of Practice Admin & Fin

MedStar

6d•$111,779 - $212,513

About The Position

General Summary of Position Incumbent has administrative responsibility and accountability for operational & financial analysis and support activities of the physician practice and related service line operations both at a granular/local and regional scale. The incumbent ensures compliance with the Hospital mission and financial goals JCAHO and other regulatory agencies. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy policies procedures and standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree In area of health care management or business required or Master's degree in area of health care management or business preferred
5-7 years Progressive responsible experience in a healthcare setting with previous personnel management experience preferred
Financial analysis & budgetary responsibility experience preferably in a healthcare setting. Must have strong computer and organizational skills. required
Must be able to work well and communicate with people on all levels strong computer skills and strong organizational skills
Must have knowledge of office automation; experience with Cerner EMR reporting a plus IDX Scheduling capabilities or competency within 3 months of hire
Must be accurate and detail oriented with an ability to handle multiple projects and reach multiple deadlines
Excellent oral communication writing skills
Must have excellent Microsoft Excel skills & knowledge of financial reporting presentations

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for business & financial analysis and operational planning for the service line in conjunction with service line leadership.
Supports service line leadership in the execution of daily and long-term goals.
Administrates and maintains organization of the professional practice and other service line areas as needed.
Responsibilities are executed in accordance with standards and criteria established by JCAHO State Local and Federal agencies to ensure compliance to those external requirements.
Assists with the development of the annual division and hospital budgets and requests for information in collaboration with service line leadership forecasting programmatic needs to achieve articulated goals.
Assists service line leadership with financial monitoring and reporting including financial analysis and funds flow.
Acts as service line resource for financial and revenue cycle questions by developing overseeing and monitoring physician deployment providing purchasing & payroll oversight evaluating work RVU activity developing regional budgets and resolving budget variances to achieve best practice benchmarks and ensure operational viability.
Acts as a subject matter expert in administration of physician practice including patient-facing and internal functions.
Responsible for onboarding & ongoing support of physicians & other providers in the professional practice.
Maintains current knowledge of health care issues standards of practice CPT/ICD-9 codes and professional group activities to facilitate effective planning/management.
Establishes and implements data collection & analysis to ensure efficient use of staff equipment and supplies.
Conducts assessments of clinical operations to maximize overall efficiency and optimal department performance.
Gathers information to ensure internal and external satisfaction cost effectiveness and efficiency of service line operations.
Manages (directly or through delegation to other staff members) support staff personnel as assigned to include but not limited to interviewing hiring orienting training scheduling coaching counseling evaluating promoting and terminating employees.
Develops prepares and analyzes monthly profit and loss reports for clinical or service line operations of the Department.
Regularly monitors expenses for appropriateness and properly allocates to divisional level.
Ensures revenues are properly credited and reflected and works with service line leadership to present analysis on operational and financial performance.
Completes appropriate financial reports for internal and external obligations including monthly reconciliation reports for assigned service line and/or hospital and university accounts.
Develops business plans and cost/benefit analyses for proposed provider & staff recruitment new services and/or locations.
Aids service line leadership in developing process improvement strategies and standard operating procedures and policies for the Division of Hematology/Oncology.
Responsible for continued monitoring of data related to strategies implemented and providing feedback.
Continually scans the environment for changes and advances that will impact the service line including participating in the development of the strategic plan developing new services based on identified needs and work with internal and external organizations to develop coordinate and market these services.
Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards.
Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
Communicates and collaborates with personnel in the Medical Center/Hospital/University departments to coordinate advocate and develop relationships and programs that will further the mission of the service line.
Acts as a liaison between segments of the business to ensure cultural financial and operational cohesiveness.
Performs other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area.
The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all-inclusive.