Regional Practice Manager

Job Overview

The Medical Group strives every day to consistently deliver on the Health System patient service promise of Don’t Harm Me, Help Me and Be Nice to Me. The Regional Practice Manager (RPM) reports to a Regional Director (RD) for their territory. The RPM is at the front line of upholding these principles as they oversee the operations of multiple assigned practice locations. The RPM supervises practice site business and clinical functions including front desk, medical records, nursing, and ancillary services to ensure a safe, and compassionate experience for our patients and their families as well as a supportive and productive practice environment for our providers and staff. The RPM ensures optimal utilization of resources and the efficient delivery of services. The RPM is also responsible for making sure their assigned practice sites are in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field is required, with an emphasis in Healthcare Administration preferred. Appropriate experience may be substituted for educational requirements
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• 3-5 years of experience in group practice management of multiple locations
• Effective working knowledge of healthcare financial management, medical practice accounting, third party reimbursement issues, patient flow and facilities management
• General knowledge of physician compensation models and contract terminology
• Maintains Microsoft Office proficiency
• Experience working with Surgical and Medical Specialty Practices

Essential Functions

• Works collaboratively with and supports the RD to ensure timely and efficient onboarding of acquired practices, following up on action items and communicating findings to the appropriate team members.
• Develops, plans, and budgets on a strategic, tactical and operational level for and with each practice
• Routinely reviews management reporting data to ensure operations is performing to budget and identifies ways to improve efficiency.
• Initiates processes/improvements communicating with VP, RD and practice site providers and staff
• Identifies operating costs and operational capital budget needs in collaboration with providers and office managers. Completes ROI and justifications, submitting to RD and VP. Reviews monthly budget and identifies areas of cost saving
• Schedules and uses staff appropriately across practice locations for optimal coverage whenever possible (vacations, sick etc.). Establishes monthly schedules for providers and staff
• Tracks and evaluates on a regular basis scheduling, practice revenues, staff competencies and training
• Communicates and coordinates with HR including payroll, orientation of staff and delivery of employee handbook and policies. Oversees payroll in accordance with company policy
• Follows disciplinary process in accordance with HR policy and procedures. Performs annual staff performance evaluations. Looks for ways to improve patient, provider and staff engagement. Holds regular staff meetings for designated practices.
• Ensures quality measures are implemented and ongoing for assigned practices, track deficiencies and works collaboratively with Director of Quality to ensure compliance.
• Support patient acquisition efforts and identify opportunities for volume growth in the Surgical and Medical Specialty Practices

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Company Information

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer