Senior Medical Practice Administrator

Description

Located in the southern charm and historical area of Charleston, South Carolina, this 20 year medical practice has a reputation for excellence in specialized care throughout the region. This firm has provided high-quality primary and specialized healthcare and takes great pride in their highly-trained physicians and their skilled professional staff. The group includes 11 Board Certified physicians and practices in a state-of-art facility.

The Practice Administrator is responsible for all administrative functions including, operations, finance, planning and development, marketing, contracting, human resources, and clinical/business information systems. Qualified candidates must demonstrate an ability to focus on strategic planning and achieving operational and financial goals, while managing daily operations to ensure quality patient care. The selected leader will have demonstrated success in leading and strategically building a service-oriented practice.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
The Administrator will have direct interaction with the Board.


RESPONSIBILITIES
The Administrator will be responsible for all daily operations including enhancing efficiencies via improved usage of technology and computer systems, as well as consistency of the operations among multiple offices. The Administrator will be primarily responsible for negotiating all third-party insurer contracts and communications to the physicians, supervisors and staff.

The Administrator will be an individual who:
• will participate and contribute to the growth of the organization.
• has demonstrated excellent judgment and business acumen
• is a change agent who is comfortable making decisions.
• has a strong will and personality, but is diplomatic.
• Is a proven successful negotiator
• Is technically savvy regarding medical group software systems, preferably Allscripts
• is extremely knowledgeable regarding third-party insurance in North Carolina and has a proven successful record of negotiating competitive third-party insurance pay rates on behalf of a medical practice
• has been successful in a similar medical group role, preferably in North Carolina
• demonstrates initiative and accountability.

Leadership Characteristics:
Must possess superior communication skills and have the ability to motivate and interface with colleagues.
• Must be able to effectively communicate corporate policies and priorities throughout the Group.
• Must be able to effectively manage the relationship between the physicians and the staff, as well as among the offices.
• Qualified candidates will be "high-potential" individuals. They will have personal confidence, fact-based strength of conviction and the presentation skills to present their work at the most senior levels within the company and in public.
• He or she must have self –confidence and conviction, yet be equally humble and team-oriented. The ideal candidate will be an open and honest person who is non-political and straightforward, and has high moral standards and values.



EDUCATION
A Bachelor’s degree in business of health management is preferred.

Membership in ACHE, MGMA and other similar related professional associations is preferable

Requirements SPECIFICALLY, THE CHARACTERISTICS AND EXPERIENCE INCLUDE

• 4+years working within medical groups, with at least two years in a senior management role within a medical practice of at least 5 or more physicians.
• Strong working knowledge of third-party insurer billing requirements
• Significant successful experience negotiating third-party insurance contracts.
• A proven track record of developing and implementing best practices and efficiencies that result in enhanced services, or reduced costs while maintaining or improving existing service levels.
• Experience managing growth and increasing demand for information and results.
• Strong organization, communication, and team-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and continuous improvement throughout organizations.
• Possesses the strong intellect, sound business sense, judgment and ownership mentality that are necessary to function in a key leadership role.
• Ability to build relationships, marshal resources and shape decisions in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Possesses high-energy level with the necessary drive and commitment to produce desired results.
• Behaves with a high sense of integrity and values.
• A leader who can clearly and concisely convey complex information in understandable terms.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities that allow projects and goals to be completed on time.
• Experience managing and maximizing the profitability of a medical practice by collecting, analyzing and comparing data to make strategic and effective decisions.
• Experience in a primary care medical group is desirable.