Pediatric Associates was founded in Hollywood, FL in 1955. The same clinician-led, evidence-based, medical home passion is a unifying driver for those who join Pediatric Associates Family of Companies. ​The Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is a growing team of Pediatricians and Pediatric Care Teammates who are excited to be part of the first nationwide Pediatric Primary Care Medical Home. We further our uniqueness by ensuring the clinician voice is leading our medical home innovations.
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Administer, direct and coordinates activities relating to the operation of the medical office including financial key operational performance measures, scheduling, front and clinical operations and staffing, facility maintenance and inventory management, charge posting and other administrative tasks.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports directly to the Lead Physician, Director of Front Office Operations and Clinical Services.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Exercises supervision over the training, performance and evaluation of the complete office staff including receptionists, medical assistants, scribes and lab technicians.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Working in an office environment. May require sitting or standing for long periods; also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies. Occasionally lifting files, boxes weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, type at 35 wpm, operate calculator, copier, scanner e-mail and such other office equipment as necessary. Must be able to communicate clearly. It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for long periods and to work in a high volume environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB: (This list may not include all of the duties that may be assigned.)
Ensure staffing levels to maintain efficiency of office operations. Completes annual employee evaluations, manages new hires and staff development.Promotes Pediatric Associates Core Values and a constructive, productive and positive work environment. Creates weekly employee schedules and delegates office responsibilities.Schedules, coordinates, and conducts monthly staff meetings to educate the staff on all new initiatives and policies. Actively participates in the evaluation and improvement of the patient care flow and work efficiency. Manages all medical equipment and supply inventory appropriately. Performs vaccine refrigeration monitoring and reporting. Manages vaccine storage and inventory as per regulatory and organizational policy.Manage needs of IT support services and technology equipment for office operations. Coordinates facility repairs and support services along with routine cleaning maintenance.Maintains the clinical area in accordance with AAAHC standards and Pediatric Associates infection control program. Manages overall patient experience using AIDET Promotes and provides great customer service to patients and families and supervises that the staff also provides a high level customer service. Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of office budget and goalsManage review bins to ensure efficient processing. Manages DME requirements along with regulatory form requirements. Maintains clinician scheduling templates.Manages all front office operations including patient greeting, appointment scheduling, check-in, check-out, patient tracking, copay collections, patient balances.Complete and reconcile all daily reports, including Duplicate Charge Report, Missing Charge Report, Missing Office Visit Report, NP/PA Report, Copay Report, as well as the EDI Report.Proficient in the following PA department applications: TrackIT, ProcureIT, Concur, IT ServiceNow, Qgenda.Schedules appointments according to office scheduling policiesGreets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful mannerScans, uploads and distributes chart documents in document managerManages insurance verification processes from eligibility to practice management entryManages charge and payment postingManages effective communication for all staff and clinicians via e-mail and routine meetings.Manage Employee Appreciation to budget accordingly.Identifies, analyzes and solves problemsManages efficient patient flowManages and resolves staff conflicts diplomatically and professionally.Strives to achieve the goals set by the office budget Makes bank deposits as necessaryAdheres to all PA policies and procedures, PA Code of Conduct as well as PA Employee Handbook.Performs all other duties as assigned.POLICIES AND PROCESSES
Acts as compliance liaison enforcing policies and proceduresDemonstrates the knowledge and understanding of office budget and goalsUnderstands performance evaluations and corrective action processingCompetent to counsel employees as needed Completes all PA University mandatory courses by designated deadlinesEnsures Pediatric Associates practices and protocols are in place throughout the office for check-in, check-out, phones, postings, deposits, etc.Manages and orders office suppliesINTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Is tactful, diplomatic, cooperative and shares information with othersCommunicates via e-mail in a timely and effective mannerAssists the manager with calls from patients, hospitals and other doctor’s offices.Communicates well with office manager, the local management team and supports all providers and staffAssists managers with customer service issues, i.e.: conflicts/disputes, incidents/accidents.PROFESSIONALISM
Adheres to high ethical behaviorLeads by exampleUpholds Pediatric Associates Core ValuesPERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree required, may consider commensurate experience in lieu of degree.
Licensure: Active CPR certification required.
Experience: Prefer two years of work experience in a medical office setting. Knowledge of computer and medical terminology desired.
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature of level of the job.
The Pediatric Associates Family of Companies an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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