NCMGMA Job Posting #4073

Position Title: Senior Operations Manager I
Organization: Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates
Location: Charlotte, NC

Job Description:

Due to continued growth across our practices, Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates is operationally realigning and has the following management opportunities available immediately:

  • Senior Operations Manager I – Matthews/Monroe
  • Senior Operations Manager I – Pineville/Blakeney
  • Senior Operations Manager I – Uptown/Belmont/Steele Creek

Primary Objective:

The Senior Operations Manager I directs clinic operations and manages clinic staff to ensure effective, efficient delivery of high-quality patient care and an excellent patient experience.

Essential Functions:

Management:

  • Manage daily operations & patient throughput for 1-3 clinics with 50,000 to 100,000 encounters per year &/or 9 to 14 providers to ensure the effective, efficient delivery of high-quality patient care
  • Direct strategic growth initiatives to increase market share in collaboration with Executive Leadership
  • Develop recruitment and engagement strategies to attract and retain high performing employees
  • Manage clinic staff, including:
    • Developing & disseminating schedules
    • Managing time & attendance in the HRIS system, as well as analyzing reports to ensure adherence to company policies and staffing optimization
    • Performance management, to include coaching and corrective action as needed
    • Identifying individual growth and development opportunities to positively impact employee engagement & performance
  • Direct patient and staff safety, including regular rounding to identify opportunities for enhancement of safety protocols and develop an action plan to address them.
  • Analyze schedule utilization to enhance patient access and provider growth
  • Analyze & delegate applicable dashboards, reports, messages, & work queues in the EHR system to optimize clinic operations
  • Manage administrative & clinical inventory, including
    • Decrementing and receiving the inventory using the approved Purchasing workflow/process as provided by the Purchasing Department
    • Maintaining direct knowledge of the clinical supplies and medications in the corresponding location(s)
    • Partnering with providers and staff for successful and timely ordering
    • Establishing the workflow, training staff, and holding staff accountable to ensure timely supply submission and receipt
    • Collaborating with the Purchasing Department to streamline ordering processes to include setting Par levels, identifying where supplies are stored, and where and how they are delivered
    • Stocking central supply and assigning the appropriate clinical staff to ensure rooms are appropriately stocked to the room specific PAR daily
    • Working with providers and the Purchasing Department on special projects as identified by Senior Leadership (such as establishing standards for supply ordering by specialty)
  • Order administrative & clinical (medical & pharmacological) supplies through the CEENTA delineated Purchasing System as defined by the Purchasing Department and ultimately the Finance Department
  • Manage facility & equipment maintenance & repairs in collaboration with CEENTA leaders and staff using defined workflows
  • Manage facility & equipment maintenance, renovation, & repairs
  • Manage the operational aspects of new provider on & offboarding
  • Partner with clinical and community leaders to develop schedules for technical and clinical educational program students
  • Maintain vendor relationships
  • Develop community relationships in collaboration with the Marketing Department
  • Assist with daily clinic functions as needed

Skills and Abilities:

  • Must have strong business acumen and proven competency in strategic management of a medical practice
  • Must be able to manage and foster a team environment
  • Must have a willingness to accept change, new processes, and methods for continuous improvement to ensure quality and efficient operations
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Proficient in Electronic Medical Record systems
  • Ability to communicate effectively & professionally (written and verbal)

Core Competencies:

  • Communication - Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
  • Building Patient Loyalty - Effectively meeting patient needs; building productive patient relationships; taking responsibility for patient satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Developing Others - Planning and supporting the development of individuals’ skills and abilities so that they can fulfill current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively.
  • Facilitating Change - Encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.
  • Managing Conflict - Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict.
  • Delegation - Allocating decision-making authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate others to maximize the organization’s and individuals’ effectiveness.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. MHA/MBA strongly preferred.

Experience:

Seven or more years of applicable experience are required.

Salary/Benefits:

Full benefits package offered along with a competitive base salary and incentive plan.

How to Apply:

Email your resume to [email protected].

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