POSITION SUMMARY:

The Physician Practice Manager is directly responsible for managing all administrative and operational functions associated with an assigned practice(s.) This includes ensuring a smooth and efficient operation, inventory control, personnel management, patient relations, and patient flow, and may manage the facilities as well. The Manager will support the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Healthcare through daily operations. Oversees the development and implementation of goals and objectives; develop and implement new office procedures as necessary to improve office flow and overall operations; and will provide recommendations and follow up actions to operational inefficiencies. In addition manages the daily operations including staff scheduling, cash reconciliation, charge entry, and operational checks and balances. Works closely with the CBO to ensure A/R is optimally liquidated, denials are minimized, refunds are issued, and customer service is conducted. Manages Human Resources by interviewing, hiring, orienting and evaluating ensuring optimal staffing at all times. Reviews the operational budget and expenditures and works to ensure the practice stays within the budget parameters. Prepares reports and statistical summaries as requested by management. Provides monthly reporting with recommendations or action plans on any issues. Assist with strategic planning and resource allocation. Assists the management of the market to work with physician leadership to identify new lines of business, additional streams of revenue, and new methods to mitigate costs.

Works to ensure that the site is in regulatory compliance with agencies such as OSHA, CLIA, Medi Cal, DHS and others as appropriate. Drives Corporate incentives. Responsible for Meaningful Use compliance by all Providers.