Practice Manager I

The Practice Manager I is responsible for the effective management of all assigned facilities through: deployment of clinical clinicians; implementation of corporate policies, procedures and initiatives; and acts as primary liaison with practice clinicians, clinical leadership and clients. Company Overview: Envision Healthcare is a leading national medical group focused on delivering high-quality care to patients when and where they need it most. Youxe2x80x99ll find clinicians and clinical support professionals across the nation who are proud to call Envision home. We welcome teammates of every background and work in communities that reflect the racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, and economic diversity of our country. Benefits: At Envision Healthcare, we offer benefits at the speed of your life. Our wide range of health and welfare benefits allow you to choose the right ones for you and your family. Best of all, qualifying employees are eligible to enroll from day one, so you can rest easy knowing you and your loved ones are protected. Envision Healthcare offers a variety of health and welfare benefit options to help protect your health and promote your wellbeing. The benefits offered include but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Limited Healthcare FSA, FSAs for Transportation and Parking & HSAs. Paid Time Off: Envision Healthcare offers paid time off, 9 observed holidays and paid family leave. You accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) each pay period and depending on your position and can earn a minimum of 20 days and up to 25 days per calendar year. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Develops innovative approaches and ideas. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Includes appropriate people in decision making process. Makes timely decisions. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Requires some supervision. Uses resources effectively. Identifies problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions. Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed Builds rapport up, down, and across the organization. Establishes collaborative relationships to achieve objectives. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views. Welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Establishes and maintains effective relations. Offers assistance and support to co-workers. Works cooperatively in group situations. Education/Experience Bachelor’s Degree from four-year College or University and 2 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience If you are ready to join an exciting, progressive company and have a strong work ethic, join our team of experts! We offer a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Envision Healthcare uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . Envision Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are ready to join an exciting, progressive company and have a strong work ethic, join our team of experts! We offer a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Envision Healthcare uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . Envision Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Facility Maintain basic knowledge of hospital contractual requirements (quality, financial, satisfaction) and educate clinicians appropriately. Assist with the renewal or modification of said contract as requested. Create awareness among facility/key hospital personnel on our service lines, including quality program. Understand, in turn, the needs and quality program of the hospital. Responds appropriately to inquiries on our service lines (Anesthesia, EMHM, Childrenxe2x80x99s Services) and refer internally as needed Assist practice leadership in gathering quality data for practice leadership to present to the hospital. Ensure facility adoption of standard forms. Facilitate adoption of hospital EMR where necessary. In coordination with Clinical and Practice Management Leadership, liaise with the hospital to facilitate problem resolution and goal setting. Interface and network with hospital departments and attend applicable meetings. Be aware of local developments and identify potential threats and opportunities, including identification of available opportunities to provide services in Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia or Childrenxe2x80x99s Services and any issues with the administrationxe2x80x99s satisfaction with those services. Escalate to Clinical and Practice Management Leadership as warranted. Clinician Services Assist HR in interface with clinician for benefit enrollment, FMLA, work related injuries, etc. Serve as the initial source of contact and communication for Physicians in regard to Payroll, HR, etc. Maintain a working knowledge of behavioral and HR staff issues; reporting staff issues appropriately to Clinical and Practice Management Leadership. Work with teams and facility to assist in urgent credentialing issues, deficient records, renewal of privileges, missing licensure/certifications, etc. In collaboration with Clinical Leadership, initiate and coordinate staff meetings. Assist Clinical Leadership in managing and coordinating onboarding process for assigned facilities (facility orientation, access cards, introductions, etc.). Respond to other operational issues as they arise, report and escalate to leadership as needed. Assist Clinical Leadership in completion of clinician schedules including assisting in communication with clinicians if there is an urgent staffing issue, and publishing/distributing the schedules if applicable. Work with Clinical Leadership to prepare for any leave of absence/terminations and communicate anticipated needs to Practice Management Leaders to ensure coverage is obtained. Clinical Education Assist Clinical Leadership in preparing and disseminating quality reports on a regular basis as tools to provide continuous performance feedback to department leadership and staff. Assist clinicians on event reporting process. In collaboration with Clinical Leadership, coordinator on-site training for initiatives. In collaboration with Clinical Leadership, distribute policies and assist Leadership in monitoring compliance. Perform necessary site reviews to ensure compliance with NCQA, JCAHO and other regulatory and accreditation requirements. Maintain logs for all necessary CMExe2x80x99s on clinicians for Hospital Credentialing, Board Maintenance of Certification and State maintenance of licenses and DEA In collaboration with Clinical Leadership coordinate EMS initiatives as needed Maintain documentation and attendance for departmental meetings. Interface with Documentation Education Department and coordinate activity as necessary; ensure coding and documentation improvements are sustained. Provide appropriate operational work tools to clinicians (performance evaluations, etc.). Recruitment & Clinician Relations Interact with Central Services as necessary to ensure effective and efficient functioning of facilities. Assist in the recruitment process for all open positions at the facility (i.e., Scheduling candidates for interviews with key hospital personnel, prepare interview agenda, etc.). Submit request form to Clinical Support Services for each open position at facility. Review the clinician staffing list, and ensure all clinicians are accurately represented. Review the clinician staffing vacancy list with Clinical Leadership, and ensure accuracy. Notify changes in staffing immediately of any potential upcoming vacancies. Assist in the recruitment effort for open positions through the interface with affiliated clinicians at the site, the Clinical Leadership, and locum vendors Navigate the corporate processing system for new hires; including but not limited to requesting a contract, assuring that all applicable forms from HR, payroll and credentialing are mailed, received, and returned completed. Track all information and log and follow-up on missing items. Closely monitor the credentialing progress to assure candidate is successfully processed internally and at the facility as close to the preferred start date as possible. At the direction of practice leadership, process all clinician contractual requirements for existing clinicians. Coordinate employment contract amendments or other changes in clinician staffing and compensation. Assure generation of proper forms for various sign-on bonuses, stipends, tails, moving expenses as well as forms for promissory notes. Financial Act as liaison with Accounting and Finance to research and assist in resolving financial-related practice and/or budget issues. Ensure effective labor management of facilities through intimate understanding of the schedule at the facility, provision of guidance and support where necessary to assure the most cost-effective solution is being employed. Coordinate with facility Clinical Leadership and division leaders to cover vacancies, vacations, and other scheduling issues. Engage the use of per diems, locums, and agency clinicians as necessary; ensure usage is monitored, appropriate and approved. Understand monthly labor costs as they relate to budgets and proactively take action to research and report on issues by working collaboratively with Practice Management Leadership. Maintain working knowledge of budgets and dashboards and how staffing changes may impact the practice financials. Monitor pay for performance incentives. Participate in creation of facility budgets