Practice Manager- Department of Surgery

Department/Unit:

Surgery Administration

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$65,102.17 - $100,908.37

This position provides overall administrative management and coordination of a variety of business-related functions, strategic planning, budget development and cost center management. This person will work closely with the Practice Administrator, Practice Coordinator, and the Division/Department heads for all operational issues to establish and maintain an efficient, cohesive and productive work team within the Department/Division assigned.

• Analysis of a variety of reports, including scheduling reports, productivity, utilization, as well as financial reporting

• Initiates business plan for new services and/or special events

• Supervises the Practice Coordinators, Residency Coordinator, research personnel and work closely with Nursing Leadership

• Coordinate faculty and administrative activities within Practice, both clinically and administratively, along with the Practice Coordinator

• Adheres to organizational policies and procedures

• Supports compliance/improvement processes in relation to coding and documentation requirements

• Manages payroll and personal leave time

• Assures credentialing status of office and medical staff

• Completes purchasing and tracking of Department/Division expenses

• Utilizes problem-solving skills in the day-to-day management of activity in the Department/Division

• Demonstrates responsibility for billing process, managing open encounter and Epic reports, supports biller/provider open communication and relationship

• Responsibility for compliance with all Human Resource requirements

• Manages operating expenses for assigned area according to authorized budget

• Completes check requests and requisitions, communicates with AMC departments and outside vendors, and keeps accurate records of all expenses

• Manages operations to fulfill quality/customer-service objectives

• Supervises the administrative support staff that provide secretarial support to the physicians and professional staff

• Encourage and embrace a “group practice” culture within Faculty Group Practice

• Participate in all center-wide committees as requested

• Participate and encourage teamwork within the Department of Surgery

• Master skill levels in APM and Workday

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in supervision and management of a medical practice.

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasionally

• Walking - Occasionally

• Sitting - Constantly

• Lifting - Rarely

• Carrying - Rarely

• Pushing - Rarely

• Pulling - Rarely

• Climbing - Rarely

• Balancing - Rarely

• Stooping - Rarely

• Kneeling - Rarely

• Crouching - Rarely

• Crawling - Rarely

• Reaching - Rarely

• Handling - Occasionally

• Grasping - Occasionally

• Feeling - Rarely

• Talking - Constantly

• Hearing - Constantly

• Repetitive Motions - Frequently

• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Rarely

• Extreme heat - Rarely

• Humidity - Rarely

• Wet - Rarely

• Noise - Occasionally

• Hazards - Rarely

• Temperature Change - Rarely

• Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely

• Vibration - Rarely

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.