Job Abstract

This position will provide management oversight of the GYN Specialties Division and the Community practices within the Department but may expand to other Divisions in the Department. The Division Administrator is a strategic partner to the Division Chief and reports to the Associate Director of the Department. The scope of the Division Administrator is to resource and operationalize all programmatic needs of the Division. The responsibility of the Division Administrator is to ensure all clinical, business, academic operations within their Division are exceptionally and seamlessly managed. The role will serve as the point person for GYN on joint initiatives with coordination of efforts and execution with the Integrated Business Operations, the Dean’s office, senior department leadership, other YSM and Yale New Haven Hospital representatives. Will help lead efforts to analyze data related to growth, strategic planning and program development for the Division. Ability to make reasonable and difficult decisions while under pressure that will stand up to retrospective scrutiny, ability to stay cool under pressure. Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Flexible with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in response to continuously and rapidly changing priorities. 1. Evaluates the effectiveness of operational procedures and makes immediate changes to facilitate the highest level of patient service and efficiency. Identifies issues that impede delivery of quality patient care; develops and implements short-term improvements and plans for long term process improvements. Partners with members of the leadership team to develop long term objectives for the practice related to productivity, compliance, communication and patient satisfaction. 2. Monitors and analyzes monthly productivity statistics and key financial indicators to assess accuracy and effectiveness of processes, and identifies trends or items requiring immediate corrective action. Reviews physician productivity and billing data regularly. Provides comprehensive detailed summary of findings to faculty including approaches to enhance efficiencies and overall reimbursement of clinical services. 3. Monitors and enforces compliance with YMA Policies and Procedures, Practice Standards, HIPAA regulations and Billing Compliance standards throughout all operational activities. Develops budgetary forecasts and profit and loss statements for the practice. Oversees the monitoring and enforcing of customer service standards for staff members addressing deficiencies. Resolves complicated billing, collections, and patient service issues by interfacing with YNHH, YMA management, faculty and other clinical Practice managers. Interfaces with YNHH and YMA Group-Patient Financial Services regarding clinician credentialing. 4. Oversees clinical practice operations of section by ensuring appropriate training, ongoing education, and monitoring of day-to-day activities. Works with the clinical leadership and other key departmental clinical/administrative staff on matters relating to practice performance and clinical issues in accordance with budget, goals and benchmarks. Provides leadership and direction to clinical staff where appropriate. 5. Researches and develops proposals for internal and external program initiatives and new clinical opportunities and advises leadership on the financial impact of new projects or initiatives. Prepares special analyses, reports and complex financial modeling to support the decision-making process. Negotiates contracts for consulting, physician leasing, affiliated hospital agreements and all other clinical agreements and managed care contracts. Analyzes proposals and determines cost, benefits, risks and liabilities. 6. Manages implementation of electronic medical record within the Practice. Streamlines communications between EMR team, physicians, and clinical staff. Establishes, implements and monitors medical record protocols and procedures. Ensures office compliance with Federal/state/local regulations. 7. Develops multifaceted communications via print, web and video to optimize and support the section’s mission to provide compassionate, state-of-the-art medical care for enhanced patient outcomes. Monitors patient satisfaction through surveys and other feedback plan responses to improve performance based on section specific goals. Recognizing the key drivers for marketing and communicating the mission and goals of the practice, develops and organizes initiatives for enhancing physician relations, customer satisfaction, community involvement, advertising and public relations. Ensures that all media is in compliance with guidelines established by University & YMA and that faculty/staff are aware of and abide by policies. 8. Establishes and monitors clinician work schedule assignments for best utilization of space and maximum productivity. Represents department with regard to facility concerns, maintenance and security. 9. Keeps current in practice management and process improvement concepts through involvement in professional organizations, seminar attendance, user group meetings and individual research. Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field and six years of related technical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.