Practice Operations Supervisor - Cardiology
Columbia University Irving Medical Center · New York, NY · 1 mo ago
Management$79k–$85k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily front desk and clinical support operations to ensure efficient clinic workflow and high-quality patient care.
- Monitor patient scheduling, registration, insurance verification, referrals, and check-in/check-out processes.
- Ensure Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) maintain appropriate clinical workflows, room turnover, stocking, cleaning protocols, and documentation standards.
- Cook up staffing schedules, workflow assignments, and coverage to support operational and patient access needs.
- Monitor operational performance metrics and identify opportunities for workflow and process improvement.
- Support revenue cycle operations by ensuring accurate documentation, working the charge review WQ (12169) in EPIC, and reduction of scheduling or registration errors.
- Maintain operational readiness of patient care areas, equipment, and clinic supplies.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives and support achievement of organizational performance targets.
- Avoid performing additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational operations.
Requirements
- Supervise front desk staff and Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs), including performance monitoring, coaching, and accountability.
- Assist with onboarding, training, mentoring, and development of administrative and clinical support staff.
- Conduct regular team huddles and staff meetings to communicate workflow updates, departmental expectations, and organizational initiatives.
- Promote a collaborative, professional, and patient-centered work environment.
- Address and escalate staff concerns, performance issues, and operational challenges as appropriate.
- Support staff engagement, teamwork, and adherence to customer service standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus three years of related experience required.
- Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple competing responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and team development skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with patients, providers, staff, and leadership.
- Ability to maintain professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality at all times.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with attention to detail and operational efficiency.
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and hold staff accountable to performance and service standards.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to manage escalated patient and staff concerns professionally and effectively.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, operational needs, and organizational initiatives.