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Practice Administrator / Northwest Physicians Group

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Amarillo, TX, United States


Northwest Physicians Group formed in 2013 with a focus towards population health management. The group has grown to a network of over 40 providers serving patients at numerous primary, specialty, and urgent care locations in and around Amarillo, Texas. Northwest Physicians Group is affiliated with Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a 495-bed system acute care hospital that serves approximately 650,000 residents of the Texas Panhandle and surrounding region. The system provides acute care services including cardiac, pediatric, women’s, emergency, surgical and behavioral health care.

Position Summary
Responsible for the day-to-day operations/functions of the medical office, physicians and associates in accordance with federal, state and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. Responsible for current licenses/certifications and primary source validation. Oversees and is responsible for all aspects related to the offices and the revenue cycle. Responsible for the maintaining of compliance, training, registration, eligibility, coding, billing, claims, collections, reporting and credentialing. Responsible for daily payroll and accounts payable. Coordinates with senior leadership to promote physician services, strategic planning, supply chain management, budget preparation, and employee satisfaction. Practices the effective cost control measures through economic utilization of staff, materials and equipment. Monitors budget variances and plans appropriate adjustments. Responsible for supporting and carrying out all established policies and practices. Manages departmental expense and monitors volume/revenue generation to assure that practice financials are met or exceeded. Demonstrates Service Excellence and conveys professionalism at all times and strong motivation to achieve optimum results. All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education : Bachelor Degree with 5 years healthcare supervisory experience required. In lieu of degree, 7+ years healthcare supervisory/management experience or CMPE certification.

Work experience : Five (5) years’ healthcare supervisory experience.

Knowledge : Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, EMR systems, medical and billing terminology, healthcare or hospital office settings, service excellence, revenue cycle operations and recruiting, training, leading and performance management of staff.

Skills : Multitasking, decision making, process improvement, project management, interpersonal, communication, leadership, computer proficiency, excellent customer service and business savvy.

Abilities : Operate within the concept of patient focused care.

Equipment Operated : Standard office equipment (laptop, computer, calculator, fax, copier, scanner, etc.).

Work environment : HOPD or outpatient medical office setting.

Mental/Physical Requirements : Prolonged periods of sitting with possible multi-site travel.

EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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