Practice Administrator

HCA Healthcare•Panama City, FL

About The Position

The Practice Administrator directs and supervises the day-to-day functions of an assigned medical practice in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations. The role carries out established policies and builds alignment among medical providers, practice staff, and hospital administration. It oversees routine operational, business, and clinical processes; practice finances and budgets; purchasing; staffing; professional development; and regulatory compliance. For practices certified as Patient Centered Medical Homes, the administrator also coordinates continuity of care with external healthcare organizations and specialty providers, and participates in data collection, health outcomes reporting, audits, and program evaluation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Three years of work and supervisory experience in practice management of multiple locations.
Effective working knowledge of healthcare financial management, including medical practice accounting, third-party reimbursement issues, patient flow, and facilities management.

Nice To Haves

Degree in health or business administration.
Cardiology experience or similar experience in vascular service lines.

Responsibilities

Manage the overall operational processes for the routine business and clinical functions of the assigned practice.
Develop, implement, and monitor annual practice budgets; analyze the financial impact of changes in clinical activities; forecast revenue and expenditures against the approved budget; and recommend corrective action.
Develop cost-benefit analyses of new patient care services and equipment to maximize patient revenues.
Meet regularly with operations leadership, physicians, and hospital administration to review financial performance and practice indicators.
Manage practice receivables and collections.
Monitor purchases for each practice, develop corrective strategies when order volume or costs are excessive, and communicate those strategies to the Division/Market Practice Manager.
Select, hire, and evaluate practice management staff; counsel and discipline employees or recommend termination as required.
Recommend professional development for staff.
Ensure regulatory compliance and develop and oversee practice policies and procedures in conjunction with Physician Services standard policies and procedures.
Interpret applicable laws, rules, and regulations and ensure the practice complies with them.
Maintain effective communication across all levels of personnel.
Ensure subordinates understand and comply with the company’s Code of Conduct and support an ethical work environment.
Practice and adhere to the Code of Conduct philosophy and Mission and Value Statement.
For Patient Centered Medical Home-certified practices, coordinate continuity of care with external healthcare organizations and specialty care providers.
For Patient Centered Medical Home-certified practices, participate in data collection, health outcomes reporting, audits, and programmatic evaluation.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.