Manager I, Clinics
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center · Carlsbad, NM · 7 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
Essential Functions
- Oversees, monitors, and evaluates daily operations of the clinic to ensure a productive and efficient work environment.
- Identifies the qualifications and competencies needed for clinic staff.
- Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates clinical and administrative staff, including physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and support personnel.
- Manages the recruitment, selection, training, and assignment of staff duties.
- Establishes performance standards, evaluates staff performance, and recommends or takes appropriate personnel actions, including hiring, termination, promotion, demotion, and disciplinary measures.
- Works closely with leadership to prepare and maintain an annual budget.
- Manages and analyzes accounts receivable and accounts payable, insuring that invoices are promptly prepared for payment.
- Handles inquiries, researches problems, provides solutions, and incorporates quality improvement data and/or patient satisfaction data into clinic goals.
- Implements guidelines and enforces clinic policies and procedures. Ensures HIPAA compliance standards for all medical records.
- Orders and monitors inventories for staff and medical supplies. Ensures accuracy in payments, billing, and vendor contracts.
- Responsible for patient care, physician billing, credentialing, and all other operational activities that directly relate to the daily operations of the clinic.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Leadership Responsibilities
- Supervision and Staff Management
- Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
- Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources.
- Consults with Director on staffing issues.
- Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development.
- Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight
- Develops and manages departmental budget ensuring cost effective operations while maintaining high quality service.
- Makes sure expenditures are monitored, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.
- Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiencies.
- Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
- Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies. May oversee the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards.
- Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable.
- Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety.
- Collaboration and Communication
- Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
- Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required or Four (4) plus years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required.
- Master's Degree preferred.
- Two to four (2-4) years of experience in closely related field with Bachelor's degree required.
- Two to four (2-4) years of previous leadership experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
- Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
- Communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines.
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- In depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance (if applicable).
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.
Licenses and Certifications
- MGMA Membership and/or ACMPE Certification preferred.