Practice Manager- Surgery, Wantagh, Long Island, Full Time, Days, Offsite

Responsibilities

• Covers planning, training, and implementation of conversion of new practices to the billing system.
• Develops and supervises the preparation and implementation of new uniform training programs for billing activities and performance measurement.
• Serves as liaison and communicates to Administrators, physicians, and other stakeholders to modify third party reimbursement and propose modifications in service delivery arrangements.
• Plans and coordinates capital equipment procurement for practices.
• Ensures that all necessary support services are provided.
• Coordinates space allocation in the building.
• Serves as liaison to all levels of the Medical Center and School including department heads and chairmen to ensure that non-financial services are provided and outstanding issues are resolved.
• Supervises and coordinates various personnel activities including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, training, disciplining, and making salary increase recommendations.
• Fosters an environment of open communication and teamwork in support of the department and organization's goals and objectives.
• Reviews and evaluates manual and computerized practice office support systems such as scheduling, telephone answering, dictation, medical records, etc.
• Aids in the development of new methods, procedures, and/or processes to increase efficiency and improve service delivery, production, equipment performance, scheduling, and quality control.
• Ensures adequate staffing for unexpected/emergency coverage.
• Provides work direction, guidance, coaching, and training for staff.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Business Administration or related field; Bachelors degree preferred
• 5 years medical insurance experience including medical office administration, benefit verification