Practice Manager

CareAbout•Rockaway, NJ

13d•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring exceptional patient experience through efficient and effective management of the practice operations and finances. Ensures the well-being of the patients, providers, and staff. Serves as a liaison between providers and office employees, and between the practice and other clinical and administrative areas.

Requirements

High school diploma, or GED required
Five years of medical assistant experience strongly preferred
Strong patient service and management skills required
Knowledge of computer accounting programs, spreadsheets, and all Microsoft applications.
Knowledge of business management and basic accounting principles to direct the business office.
Knowledge of medical terminology, coding, and office procedures.
Knowledge of third-party and insurance company operating procedures, regulations and billing requirements, and government reimbursement programs.
Ability to maintain confidential information
Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
Ability to analyze and solve problems; requires details, data and facts that must be analyzed and challenged prior to making decisions
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the public.
Excellent organization, prioritization, follow up, analytical and time management skills with ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to provide guidance and training to professional and technical staff in area of expertise.
Good interpersonal skills, sense of urgency, being proactive and ownership for one’s work.
Dependable, with strong work ethic and extremely high degree personal integrity.
Ability to face multiple deadlines that must be met on time.
Ability to deal with multiple interruptions on a continual basis that must be met with a friendly exchange with others.
Helpful and constructive view of working with others to achieve positive outcomes.
Ability to develop and implement new approaches to improve processes, procedures, or the general work environment.
Taking responsibility and being accountable for your own actions
Ability to review critical issues, effectively solve problems and create action plans

Responsibilities

Oversees all aspects of the patient experience. Including, but not limited to, scheduling, registration/check-in, and billing.
Responsible for correct posting and reconciliation of time-of-service money.
Communicate insurance/payment related patient complaints to Revenue Cycle Management and ensures that all patient concerns are addressed and closed.
Responsible for the Accounts Payable function including monitor/review for accuracy all incoming invoices and prepare for submission to Accounts Payable Department.
Manage nonclinical office staff including recruiting/hiring, training, coaching, and counseling, performance, terminations, and payroll.
Ensure compliance of Consensus policies, procedures, maintain licensures.
Drive practice performance improvement activities, including, but not limited to, increasing patient volume, evaluating expense reduction opportunities, and supporting the integration of various initiatives and technology.
Maintain files in accordance with CMG policy and Federal guidelines
Assure the OSHA and HIPAA compliance has been met yearly
Address, review and ensure proper communication and closure of patient complaints
Ensure proper supply inventory and storage (medical and administrative)
Manage buildings, extensions, repairs, decorations, and fixtures in conjunction with other managerial staff in the building.
Organize/sort/route all office correspondence, mail, postage.
Work with the home office to coordinate marketing and advertising.
Assure compliance with all state and federal regulations.
Perform other duties/tasks as requested by providers, coordinators, and management in accordance with office procedures/policies.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned