Practice Manager - Gastroenterology

Job Summary

The Manager, Practice Management is responsible for the day-to-day operations, financial performance, and patient flow of assigned physician practices. This role ensures operational efficiency, compliance with healthcare regulations, and a high standard of patient care. The Manager collaborates with providers, administrative leadership, hospital departments, and corporate teams to optimize practice performance, monitor financial benchmarks, and enhance patient satisfaction.

Essential Functions

• Oversees daily operations of the clinic, serving as the primary point of contact for providers, staff, and external partners.
• Manages provider scheduling and patient flow, optimizing clinic efficiency while ensuring timely patient care.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Monitors financial performance, including accounts receivable (AR), revenue cycle metrics, and collection processes, ensuring adherence to budgetary goals.
• Tracks and reports key financial and operational indicators, including physician productivity, patient volumes, and collection benchmarks, providing updates to the Director of Physician Practices.
• Safeguards patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Ensures compliance with billing, coding, and regulatory standards, including overseeing insurance verification, co-pay collection, and outstanding balance recovery.
• Supervises and supports clinic staff, providing coaching, professional development, and performance evaluations to promote a high-performing team.
• Implements and monitors quality improvement initiatives, ensuring clinic efficiency, cost control, and patient satisfaction.
• Facilitates customer service initiatives, addressing patient concerns, maintaining confidentiality, and promoting a positive clinic environment.
• Affords assistance to the Director of Physician Practices with strategic planning, process improvements, and implementation of operational enhancements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Supervision and Staff Management
• 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.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Monitors expenditures, 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.

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

• Certification in Medical Practice Management (e.g., CMPE – Certified Medical Practice Executive) preferred.