Practice Operations Supervisor II
Columbia University Irving Medical Center · Westchester County, NY · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Position Summary
The Practice Operations Supervisor II supervises and coordinates overall operational and administrative functions of assigned FPO ambulatory clinical practice(s) to ensure maximum efficiency and high-quality patient experiences. The Supervisor leads the practice in a manner that delivers an exceptional patient experience that contributes to positive health outcomes for patients and a work culture of kindness, inclusion, integrity, accountability, and excellence.
Responsibilities
- Works collaboratively with physicians, administrative and clinical managers, and staff to ensure the achievement of practice-wide operational and financial goals/metrics.
- Supervises and coordinates all processes and activities in the area/functions assigned, ensuring organizational guidelines and policies are followed.
- Develops and maintains a good, productive, and collaborative relationship with departments, clinical management, and representatives.
- Makes sure policies and procedures related to patient scheduling and operational issues in the office, practice, and exam area are aligned with the medical and administrative staff of the practice.
- Oversees ordering and stocking of all clinical and office supplies within assigned location(s).
- Maintains and adjusts par levels of supplies as needed and in line with budget expectations.
- Ensures optimal use of the practice space throughout all hours of operation by optimizing staffing ratios and patient density, and collaborating with clinical departments to ensure appropriate provider space assignments.
- Maintains the clinic manager dashboard, including but not limited to: Front Desk, Scheduling, Referrals, In Basket management, etc.
- Makes sure all work queues for practice operations are monitored and completed as necessary.
- Cleans and maintains the site’s cleanliness and safety according to practice standards, escalating any issues as needed and ensuring follow-through.
- Creates the daily, weekly, and/or monthly assignment list to ensure adequate coverage in the practice.
- Conducts scheduled meetings/huddles with staff to ensure consistent transfer of information, smooth patient flow, and team-driven coordination of care and services.
- Makes sure patient satisfaction is monitored, issues and complaints are responded to in a timely manner, and escalates issues as appropriate.
- Monitors key performance indicators and supports performance improvement initiatives, as needed.
- Supports and mentors staff consistent with the department’s strategic plan, in order to maintain an efficient patient-centered environment, ensuring an exceptional patient experience.
- Participates in projects and performance improvement activities.
- Participates in patient satisfaction initiatives, displaying a positive attitude in interactions with staff, patients, and family members.
- Participates as a member of the healthcare team and various interdisciplinary committees to improve patient care and meet patient needs.
- Leads recruiting and human resource management activities for assigned location(s).
- Affirms staff productivity benchmarks and quality measures are achieved.
- Affirms the performance and competencies of the team, conducts performance reviews in alignment with Human Resources and departmental procedures.
- Provides ongoing guidance and support to employees regarding work activities, procedures, competency development, and performance-related matters.
- Proactively addresses performance issues and collaborates with team leads to identify and address any concerns. Escalates any performance-related issues as appropriate.
- Promotes staff professionalism and performance with coaching, training, and feedback. Mentors others in individual and team accountability, modeling behavior, and demonstrating best practices/techniques.
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies, departmental, Service Corp, and organization policies and procedures for all staff.
- Keeps current on all organizational, regulatory compliance, and patient privacy trainings policies (e.g., Infection control, public safety, EH&S, HIPAA, OSHA, etc.) and ensures that all staff have successfully completed all required trainings.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience.
- A minimum of 3 years of related experience.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Excellent organizational skills, time management, and the ability to set priorities among multiple competing objectives, tasks, and initiatives are required.
- Demonstrated proficiency and/or understanding of project management, including executing technical and operational project activities with cross-functional teams.
- Candidate must be well-organized and able to manage a demanding workload and moderately complex cases accurately and in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated proficiency in problem assessment, resolution, and collaborative problem-solving in complex and interdisciplinary settings.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. This position requires the ability to interact positively, constructively, and effectively with professional staff, providers, and organizational stakeholders.
- Must be able to deliver presentations to various audiences.
- Ability to lead and mentor a team through new and changing situations. Demonstrate a professional and compassionate manner while conveying a positive image of the practice.
- Ability to work independently, follow through, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a culturally diverse staff and patient/family population, demonstrating tact and sensitivity in stressful situations.
- Working proficiency of Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) or similar software is required, and an ability and willingness to learn new systems and programs.
- Must be a motivated individual with a positive mindset and exceptional work ethic.
- Must successfully complete systems training requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Physician practice experience preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency and/or understanding of qualitative and quantitative data analysis.