Physician Practice Coordinator

Cherokee Nation • Muskogee, OK

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About The Position

The Physician Practice Coordinator administers practice operations to ensure Cherokee Nation Health Services policies and procedures are followed day to day. The coordinator works collaboratively with practice physicians to make professional and technical operations efficient and effective, and develops programs and strategies for managing assigned physician practices. The role oversees daily practice operations and staff evaluation, independently managing operations to support satisfaction among physicians, patients, and coworkers. It plans and directs administrative, financial, and clinical educational activities for assigned practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and seven years of Practice Management/Operations experience, or a combination of education and at least ten years of Practice Management/Operations experience.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets Cherokee Nation underwriting requirements.
• Must not be under sanction by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General or the General Services Administration, or listed on the specified OIG or GSA exclusion lists.

Responsibilities

• Develop shared services department goals and objectives and establish and implement operating policies and procedures.
• Initiate programs to build relationships with physicians, the business community, developers, and other strategic partners.
• Maintain departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental, and infection-control standards for assigned shared services personnel.
• Prepare and monitor monthly expense, revenue, and payroll records; prepare necessary financial statements.
• Use an understanding of physician income statements to address questions about physician charges and expenses, and provide expertise in third-party billing of physician services.
• Analyze processes involving physician access, telephone management, and staff utilization.
• Reengineer processes as needed to improve cost-effectiveness and productivity.
• Build relationships with practice physicians, Human Resources, billing, finance, department heads and supervisors, and contract contacts.
• Schedule and lead quarterly information-sharing meetings with each physician.
• Schedule and lead quarterly group physician meetings.
• Provide ancillary service management.
• Apply critical thinking skills to special projects as assigned.
• Oversee and evaluate practice staff and manage daily operations of assigned physician practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior