Practice Manager I

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Summary
The Practice Manager I responsible for directing supervising and coordinating daily activities of a Physician Practice. The Manager may serve as the primary leader of a mid-sized office and may also be responsible for a Practice Supervisor at their location. The Practice managed is typically multi-specialty with up to 10 providers. Practice Manager Is often work in an office with low to moderate complexity based on serviced provided and with patient volumes averaging less than 400 visits weekly.

Job Duties

• Interacts with co-workers visitors and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.(Do not delete move or over-write this statement)
• Supervises Physician Practice operations to ensure prompt and courteous treatment of patients aswell as other aspects of the Practice.
• Assists in developing policies and procedures in conjunction with upper management to maintainthe effective and efficient operation of the Practice.
• Manages personnel issues including new employee training performance management and disciplinary actions. Interviews new employee prospects and participates in hiring decisions for designated office. Responsive to the needs and requests of providers and escalates issues toManagers and/or Administrators where appropriate..
• Performs annual written performance appraisals of support staff.
• Performs other duties as service focused. Responsible for maintaining a safe efficient and welcoming environment for Jefferson patients and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years in a Physician Practice or Healthcare setting.
• Understanding of the necessity and value of teamwork ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of and ability to use office electronic calendaring software and capabilities.
• Knowledge of the organizations customer support policies standards and procedures and ability to guide customers on all company interactions.
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to existing customer support service agreements and the associated support levels and activities.
• Knowledge of and ability to use office support tools available on the desktop (e.g. word processing e-mail presentation software and spreadsheets).
• Knowledge of and ability to use office electronic mail software and capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• 1 year Management/Supervisory experience preferred.

Additional Qualifications

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing frequent keyboard use *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling bending squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

50 Moisey Dr

Primary Location:

Health Center at Hazleton

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

M-F: 0800-1630

Department:

LVPG-H Surgical Services- Hwc