PRACTICE MANAGER (Dermatology)

UHS•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Practice Manager oversees the daily operations and supervision of assigned dermatology practice(s), ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The role maintains regulatory compliance and oversees licenses and certifications, primary-source validation, and credentialing with health system medical staff offices and payers. As the primary liaison for the practice, the manager collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to support effective and efficient operations. The Practice Manager manages expenses, monitors revenue-cycle operations, patient volume, and revenue generation to meet practice budgets and minimize provider subsidies. The position participates in annual operating and capital budgeting, and provider and employee recruitment and onboarding. The manager demonstrates service excellence and professionalism and maintains appropriate confidentiality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, or 5–7 years of healthcare experience including at least two years in a supervisory capacity in lieu of a degree.
3–5 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, EMR systems, medical and billing terminology, and revenue-cycle operations.
Knowledge of healthcare or hospital office settings.
Knowledge of service excellence and of recruiting, training, leading, and performance management of staff.
Skills in multitasking, decision-making, process improvement, project management, interpersonal communication, leadership, computer use, customer service, and business operations.
Ability to operate within a patient-focused care model.

Nice To Haves

CMPE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise the daily operations of assigned practice(s).
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
Maintain regulatory compliance, licenses and certifications, primary-source validation, and credentialing with health system medical staff offices and payers.
Serve as the primary practice liaison to internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborate with stakeholders including CBO, marketing, quality, business development, finance, accounts payable, payroll, human resources, executive leadership, facilities, vendors, and corporate and local administration.
Manage departmental expenses and monitor revenue-cycle operations, volume, and revenue generation to meet budgets and minimize provider subsidies.
Participate in annual operating and capital budgeting.
Participate in provider and employee recruitment and onboarding.
Demonstrate service excellence and professionalism and maintain appropriate confidentiality.