Medical Operations/Office Manager (Primary Care)

Primary PartnerCare Physicians, a multi-site primary care practice, is seeking a seasoned Medical Operations Manager for our West Hempstead & New Hyde Park locations. Base Salary ($70,000-$85,000 based on experience) + Annual Performance Bonus $7,500We are seeking an energetic, tech savvy professional with proven leadership experience. The Operations Manager will take the lead on all practice operations activities such as best practices, efficient workflows, managing with data and KPIs, HIPAA & OSHA compliance, authorizations, chart prep, launching new service lines, and growing the practice locations! We are looking for a leader that likes to manage through change and growth. As primary care physicians, we want to ensure our patients receive all the preventive care they are entitled to with appropriate follow-up visits, and rely on the operations manager to ensure this is happening.In addition to these core responsibilities, you will help the physicians with quality reporting and other ACO and value-based initiatives, through workflows, scheduling and creating a culture where all members of the care team participate in reminding our patients of the value of preventive care. You will supervise all non-clinical staff such as front desk and medical assistants. We are looking for a career-oriented professional that wants to grow with our new large primary care group! As the Operations Manager, you will manage the administration of the care center, including overseeing staff and jumping in to help the staff as needed:Organize office operations and procedures, including process to ensure all patients receive preventive care services and follow-up visitsOversee the implementation of the practice policies and procedures Oversee patient registration, eligibility and schedulingManage authorizations and referralsEnsure front desk staff is collecting patient copays, coinsurance and deductibles and complete daily and weekly financial reconciliationsHelp explain insurance coverage (EOBs) and patient balances to the patients when front desk needs supportManage practice site and staff using data & KPIServe as liaison with medical group's MSO and senior management team, and ensure that all programs, policies and compliance issues are implementedOversee the non-clinical staff, including scheduling, performance reviews, time and attendance and training (career development is important to us!)Promote a culture of health and healing where patients feel supported and cared forWe require:5+ years in management position: leading, coaching and overseeing performance of medical office staff7+ years of medical practice experience, with strong understanding of practice management and insuranceBachelors Degree preferred but advanced experience may serve as a substituteProven change management experience to help support and assimilate new doctors coming from their own private practice as well as new doctors joining as their 1st job out of residencyGeneral billing and coding knowledge, and zest to stay abreast with changes and learn health insurance rules as they relate to primary care Strong technology skills to succeed with a tech-driven practice, including ability to use Excel for performance reportsAbility to quickly master Athena EMR, and other value-based, managed care softwareStrong organizational and leadership skills to be the calming force as we evolve and implement changeDemonstrated communication skills, oral and writtenExperience with patient engagement and satisfaction - as a primary care group, its critically importantSuccessful experience implementing new processes, procedures, and servicesKnowledge of OSHA, HIPAA and other regulations, state and federal, that oversee medical practicesCaring spirit that recognizes each patient as an individual, and through their actions and leadership let the patients know that the practice is their true medical homeCompassion and patience with people during times of illness and wellness with ability to build a patient-focused cultureFinancial acumen and interest in growing a primary care practice