Practice Director Primary Care and Community Medicine

Luminis Health • Annapolis, MD

26d

About The Position

The Practice Director Primary Care and Community Medicine under the direction of the Vice President and in collaboration with Chair, plans, directs, manages, and coordinates activities for the Clinics. Coordinates and manages business planning, program development, marketing, physician recruitment and onboarding. Manages daily operations, budgets, and supervises staff. The Practice Director must establish and maintain a working relationship with and trust of the physician(s) and keep the physicians and stakeholders fully informed of the issues which affect the practice. The Practice Director is responsible for developing and maintaining effective working relationships and communicating with other Luminis Health functions such as but not limited to the Central Business Office, Information Support, training, Human Resources, and Risk Management.

Requirements

• Master’s in Business Administration or equivalent advanced degree is required. In lieu of a Master’s, BS degree in Business Administration or Health Care Administration and/or a minimum of ten (10) years health care management experience considered. Stays abreast of industry trends, technology, and innovative approaches to the provision of care and patient outreach.
• Proficient in the use of spreadsheet software and database systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Superior physician relationship skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and conflicting demands.
• High motivation and achievement orientation.
• Strong leadership and aptitude to attract and motivate strong management.

Responsibilities

• Meets at regular intervals with Practice Managers and Supervisors to discuss practice operations, performance improvement initiatives and financial performance.
• Meets regularly with the physicians to discuss operational issues.
• Leads in the development of an annual operating budget for each practice, and the Primary Care and Community Medicine Services division as a whole. Ability to present and coordinate the budget with the Physician Enterprise Chair Person.
• Monitors the day-to-day activities across the division and assures that appropriate policies and procedures are in place for efficient and effective operations.
• Communicates financial and billing information with providers on a regular basis
• Monitor the day to day activities of the office and assure that appropriate policies and procedures are in place for efficient and effective operations oversees the administrative function of a medical office
• Makes recommendations for staffing levels at the site based on site productivity and patient need. Assures adequate provider coverage to meet patient needs at all times.
• Participates in interviewing, hiring and orientation of new staff at the practices
• Works with Quality to assess improvements made in systems or processes, system efficiency, innovation and creativity as well as commitment to generating new solutions and ideas
• Assures completion of monthly financial reports.
• Develops and assists practice managers in annual operating budget for managed practices.
• Monitor purchases and process paperwork in a timely manner to submit invoices for payment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more

What This Job Offers

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