Chief Operating Officer chez Tanner Clinic

Description

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Oversees leadership and functions responsible for the daily operations of the organization including, but not limited to, finance, computers, medical and ancillary services, billing, support departments, etc.
2. Assists chief executive officer in developing and implementing the strategic long- and short-range business plans.
3. Represents clinic and interacts with regulatory agencies, insurance carriers, and other professional and community groups.
4. Is responsible for compliance and legal representations.
5. Negotiates with managed care plans and ensures the clinic's long-term financial stability.
6. Maintains compliance with governmental regulations and industry requirements.
7. Enhances operational effectiveness, emphasizing cost containment and high-quality patient care. 

Requirements

Education: Master’s degree in health care administration, business administration, or public administration.

Experience: Minimum five years of health care management experience of at least senior-management level.

Other Requirements: Licensure or ability to obtain licensure when background credentials warrant that such is required.

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

1. Knowledge of policies and procedures to manage operations and ensure effective patient care.
2. Knowledge of the principles and practices of health care administration, fiscal management, and government regulations and reimbursements. 

Skills:

1. Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, and discretion. 
2. Skill in analyzing situations accurately and taking effective action. 
3. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. 
4. Skill in organizing work, delegating and achieving goals and objectives. 
5. Skill in exercising judgment and discretion in developing, interpreting, and implementing departmental policies and procedures.

Abilities:

1. Ability to plan, organize, and integrate priorities and deadlines. 
2. Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve operational problems.
3. Ability to evaluate and make recommendations for continuous quality improvement.
4. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing. 

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Work Environment: Position is in a well-lighted office environment. Occasional evening and weekend work.

Mental/Physical Requirements: Involves sitting approximately 80 percent of the day, walking or standing the remainder.