Practice Administrator

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One

• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time/Days

Location: Ocala, FL

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Ocala Medical Group

The role you’ll contribute: The Practice Administrator is responsible for the overall operational success of assigned medical practices. A Practice Administrator has responsibility for at least two practice locations with four or more providers. Works to create an environment of efficient practice operations in cooperation with the appropriate support systems to provide timely and accurate information as needed. Must possess a working knowledge of the revenue cycle management process. Responsible for verification of patient insurance benefits, daily collections (co-pays, deductibles, coinsurance, etc.), daily charge entry, daily bank deposits, daily reconciled batches, daily submission of outpatient total. Responsible for submitting timely and accurate month-end and year-to-date activity reports. Responsible for ensuring the consistent and appropriate interpretation, evaluation and application of the policies and procedures as established by Florida Hospital. Promotes and develops effective and efficient communication in order to promote a positive work environment and optimal operational workflow. Supports the optimal operational workflow of practices through cooperation, collaboration, communication, and flexibility with support departments on their behalf.

Works in collaboration with Florida Hospital support departments in order to meet the needs of his/her responsible physician practices to maintain efficient operations. This position requires a high degree of independence, initiative, judgment, and follow-through on a wide range of issues

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Promotes the philosophy, mission and vision of Florida Hospital and Adventist Health system to employees, patients, and other contacts outside the facility.
• Provides for a safe and complete environment for the delivery of patient care through operational processes and protocols, practice rounds, inventory control, and equipment checks. Corrects any known deficiencies.
• Maintains effective relationship and open communication with patients, families, management, staff, contractors’ insurance companies and the outside community.
• Manages all staff within the assigned practices. Acts as a liaison between support staff and physicians.
• Motivates staff and organizes day-to-day activity of department. Ensures scheduling of staff to promote provider productivity as well as to promote high clinical quality, high service quality, operational and financial viability, and to ensure appropriate patient access to practice
• Exercises a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion and decision-making to achieve organization objectives.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in health, business administration, other relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years’ experience in medical group practice environment.
• Proficient experience in compliant coding guidelines, reimbursement procedures, medical records management, and effective practice operations.
• Practical knowledge and experience in working with practice management software systems with the ability to direct workflow in order to optimize operations.
  • Experience working with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.
  • Experience with budgetary finance and accounting skills with regards to practice management and operations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Master’s Degree in healthcare, business or related field.