Practice Manager - Garza Unit

Beeville, Texas, United States

New

Business, Managerial & Finance

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2402145

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs to underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

JOB SUMMARY :

To participate as a member of one or more multi-disciplinary management team(s) managing a medical practice while delivering quality patient care and ensuring a customer service attitude among staff. The senior practice manager works with the area medical director(s) in the operation of the practice(s) in responding to the needs of the patient, clinical department, and group practice to fulfill the mission and vision of UTMB Correctional Managed Care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Contribute to the success of the UTMB Correctional Managed Care operation.

• Defines non-clinical personnel requirements and position competencies for the practice jointly with the practice management team and a group practice.

• Continuously monitors staffing levels and adjusts as appropriate to meet various clinical care and financial objectives.

• Represents the clinical practice when meeting and working with other components of UTMB.

• Monitors revenue and expense budgets on an on-going basis and takes appropriate action to ensure practice will be within budget guidelines.

• Works with the practice management team to develop/modify supply, personnel, capital equipment, and special program budgets under the guidance of UTMB Correctional Managed Care administration.

• Maintains a continuous physical presence within the clinical practice and responds to requests for assistance.

• Assists with implementation of policies and programs with the department and group practice.

• Leads/participates, as appropriate, in collaborative team approaches to developing and enhancing an integrated system of care.

• Assists in the development and implementation of medical office or administrative policies related to the delivery of care and/or business practices of the medical practice as appropriate.

• Actively participates in continuing education activities.

• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.

• Performs related duties as required.

EQUIPMENT :

Standard office equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE :

• Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration or equivalent in related field required.

• Minimum of two (2) years experience in health care setting with supervisory experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE :

• Masters degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration or related field preferred.

• Two (2) years experience in health care, preferably in an outpatient setting, with supervisory experience.

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRRA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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