Director, Practice Operations Digestive Health
Wellstar Health Systems

Job Info

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Overview

The Director, Practice Operations Digestive Health is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.

• Schedule:Full Time
• Shift: Shift
• Level: 6+ years of experience
  

Success Profile
Find out what it takes to succeed as a Director, Practice Operations Digestive Health:

• Collaborative
• Time Efficient
• Organized
• Critical Thinker
• Attention to Detail
• Compassionate

Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions

• Your Pay
  A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay.
  
• Your Future
  Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future.
  
• Your Wellness
  Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!.
  
• Your Joy
  Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust.
  

Job Details

Facility: VIRTUAL-GA

Job Summary:

Director of Practice Operations, provides administrative leadership to all WellStar Physicians practices, in partnership with physicians. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, delegating, coordinating and controlling the operation of all assigned practices. Ensures that quality services are provided according to established policies and procedures. Responsible for working in collaboration with practice's physician(s) to manage overall operations. This position requires a 5 day work week, plus occasional weekends and evenings.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Human Resource Management

- Adheres to WellStar Health Systems policy and procedure regarding overall human resource management and applies such policies and procedures consistently
- Demonstrates effective hiring and management of staff. Financial Resource Management
- Responsible for the financial viability of the WellStar Physicians Group practices, including but not limited to:
- Monitoring progress against budget
- Planning and implementing capital expenditures
- Following progress of business office (either central or local)
- Plans and maintains operating budget on a practice by practice level.
- Administers accounting and financial control systems, accounts receivables and budgets
- Utilizes financial and operational principles in daily and long-term practice operations. Leadership and Professional Responsibility
- Cultivates a relationship of mutual respect and trust with providers and staff. Works in conjunction with physician leaders, Practice Managers, and VP Physician Services to facilitate provider understanding and acceptance of good business management
- Ensures providers at assigned practices understand their obligations as specified by their contract within the Wellstar Physicians Group
- Seeks out opportunities to network and enhance practice management knowledge base. Actively participates in organizational activities and continuing education
- Exhibits professionalism in dress, style and manner.
- Ability to demonstrate good communication skills with providers, managers and staff. Practice Operations
- Supervises and advises the Practice Managers of all practices.
- Acts as a liaison between physicians and Wellstar Administration.
- Assures resource management to achieve practice business goals
- Directs practice operations to assure financial viability through service quality and clinical excellence to the population served.
- Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and proficiency of the IS and communication systems available to meet practice needs. Compliance and Risk Management
- Supports and applies a working knowledge of WellStar Health Systems Standard and Department Policies and Procedures.
- Upholds all applicable regulatory agency guidelines.
- Supports Clinical Consultants and Office Staff in upholding clinical quality in the practice. Customer Service
- Adheres, supports and embodies WellStar Physicians Groups Customer Service Commitment to Excellence.
- Strives for excellence in employee engagement and patient satisfaction.

Required Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree Required and
MBA and/or MHA preferred Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Cert Healthcare Exec-Preferred or Cert Healthcare Financial Prof-Preferred

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

FACMPE/CMPE Preferred

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 5 years healthcare management experience, preferably in a practice setting. Required

Required Minimum Skills:

Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
Knowledge and command of the principles of financial analysis, strategic planning, operations, human resources and information systems.
Ability to collect, analyze and apply data and other pertinent information to develop short and long term practice goals and budget needs.
Ability to work independently and to motivate and develop staff.
Work closely with physicians, other providers and Wellstar Administration to establish and meet short and long term strategic practice goals.
Proactively searches for and recommends opportunities to enhance practice services and revenue.
Consistently demonstrates excellent leadership and customer service skills.

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Mission, Vision & Values
At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

Our Mission
To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

Our Vision
Deliver worldclass health care to every person, every time.

Our Values

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  We serve with compassion
  
  
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  We pursue excellence
  
  
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  We honor every voice
  
  

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