OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR

UHS•Aiken, SC

66d

About The Position

Aiken Physicians Alliance is affiliated with Aiken Regional Medical Centers, a 273-bed acute care facility offering a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional Medical Center has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the Carolina Center for Medical Excellence for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia and has been recognized as an “A” rated facility by the Leapfrog Group. Aiken Physicians Alliance provides dedicated primary and specialty care for you and your family. Our family medicine providers are devoted to treating the whole person and provide comprehensive care for people of all ages. Our specialists are highly trained and experienced and work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide care to patients. Aiken Physicians Alliance offers Primary Care, Cardiology, General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Orthopedics, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Pulmonology and Urology Care. You will work with a Care Team of physicians, advanced practitioners and staff providing compassionate and quality care. We have a welcoming environment and believe in strong team engagement. Position Summary Assists the Market Director in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and directing day-to-day functions of programs and activities. Develops and Implements policies and procedures in coordination with Corporate direction. Works closely with Practice Administrators/Managers on issues related to financial and operational performance. Communicates and implements corporate strategic initiatives within the Market. Demonstrates Service Excellence and conveys professionalism at all times with a strong motivation to achieve optimum results. This position is directly responsible for daily operations, inventory, overseeing IT and managed care initiatives. This position has direct reports and reports to the Market Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Health or Business Administration is required.
Three to five years of physician practice business leadership experience or healthcare management experience is required.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree in health or business administration and/or certification by the American College of Medical Practice Executives is preferred.

Responsibilities

Consults with employees and physicians concerning the operation of their practice to assist in eliminating/correcting problem areas, and/or improvements of services.
Assist employees and physicians with the development and use of departmental policies and procedures, and establishes a rapport so that each can see the importance of team work.
In the absence of the Market Director, represents the Medical Group and participates in top level meetings.
As needed, attends all functions, meetings, etc., as a representative of the Medical Group.
Assists the Market Director in the development of the physician recruitment plan and in the recruitment of physicians according to the plan.
Assists in the establishment of the medical practices for these recruited physicians.
Establishes monthly reporting and analysis for these physicians.
Assists the Regional Financial Analysts and Accountants in Revenue Cycle Management of the Medical Group
Prepares and submits the proposed annual Operating, Maintenance, and Capital Expenditure budgets for designated cost center by the specified deadline.
Interviews and selectively hires staff according to the needs of the department.
Coaches and counsels staff as required; provides written documentation to support coaching and/or corrective action sessions as appropriate.
Provides corrective action and, if necessary, terminates staff after appropriate counseling, and following Medical Group’s policies and procedures.
Maintains accountability for budget compliance and budget variance; provides written monthly justifications for budget variance > 5%.