Physician Practice Coordinator

Mercy Medical Center • Nottingham, Maryland

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Practice Coordinator (PPC) provides dedicated operational and administrative support to the Colon & Rectal Program. Working closely with the Area Vice President, the PPC supports the program’s day-to-day operations and continued growth while gaining hands-on experience in physician practice management. The role works directly with physicians and practice staff to promote efficient operations, patient access, appropriate staffing, and overall practice performance. It requires supporting multiple practice functions and providing coverage when operational needs arise.

The coordinator provides on-site daily operational oversight, supports financial and human resources functions, and helps identify and implement improvements to workflows, patient access, throughput, operational efficiency, and financial performance. The position may provide coverage for patient scheduling, registration, back-office functions, and surgical scheduling, and requires travel to hubsite locations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Willingness to travel to hubsite locations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of related physician practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site daily operational oversight for the Colon & Rectal Program, including staff schedules and payroll.
• Work with the Area Vice President on operational priorities, practice performance, and program growth.
• Support physicians and staff with day-to-day operational needs.
• Provide coverage for patient scheduling, registration, and back-office functions as needed.
• Provide coverage and support for surgical scheduling.
• Coordinate ordering and maintenance of practice supplies.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, patient access, and patient throughput.
• Support implementation of operational initiatives and process improvements across the program.
• Work with the Area Vice President to understand practice financial reporting, budgeting, and overall financial performance.
• Develop an understanding of insurance billing and reimbursement processes and assist with resolving billing issues.
• Develop a working knowledge of coding and billing practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and financial performance.
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding of key practice positions, including front desk staff, Medical Assistants, call center staff, and surgical schedulers.
• Participate in staff orientation, training, and ongoing development.
• Coordinate staff scheduling and assist with daily staffing needs.
• Work with leadership to identify and address operational and staffing needs within the program.

Benefits

• Competitive health, prescription, vision, and dental benefits and wellness credit for eligible employees.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match and catch-up provision.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Mental health resources and other employee wellness opportunities through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability benefits for eligible employees.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Discounts on auto and home insurance and Verizon plans.
• Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED