Practice Manager- TUS Austin Midtown - Texas Oncology

Texas Oncology is looking for a Practice Managerto join our team!  This position will support our Texas Urology Specialist location in Autin-Midtown, TX.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma.  Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.”® in their fight against cancer.  Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis. 

Why work for us? 

Come join our team that is responsible forhelping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas.  We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.  

What does the Practice Manager do? 

Manages practice activities and assigned operational areas, typically in one location with a single line of oncology business (medical or radiation) or in multiple locations with six or less physicians.  Assists with the development of practice objectives to ensure financial profitability through short and long range planning in order to achieve and maintain growth.  Continually evaluates practice strategies and plans to meet changing national, state, and local needs. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. 

The essential duties and responsibilities: 

• Develops and establishes policies, procedures, and objectives.  Ensures their adequate execution, compliance, and updates. 
• Analyzes general and specific business conditions as they relate to operational issues and advises supervisor on these matters. 
• Within scope of authority, oversees the development of systems (both manual and automated) to properly support practice-wide activities based upon business needs.  Coordinates hardware and software requirements of existing and future systems. 
• Promotes effective communication and adequate information flow within the practice. 
• Oversees the preparation and maintenance of management reports necessary to carry out functions of the practice. Prepares periodic reports as necessary or required. 
• Oversees practice compliance with appropriate accreditation body standards. 
• Oversees development and coordination of new office locations and their needs as required. 
• Supervises all practice staff.  Clinical work direction provided by physicians. 

The ideal candidate for the Practice Manager position will have the following background and experience:   

• Bachelor's degree in a Business or Healthcare related field required.   
• Minimum seven years experience in healthcare management, including at least two years in a supervisory capacity. 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Requires sitting for long periods of time.  Some bending and stretching required.  Adequate finger dexterity and feeling to perform keyboarding and substantial repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands and/or fingers.  Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal range.  Must be able to view computer screen and printed material accurately.  Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.   

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The work environment is typical of an office setting. Work will require occasional travel by air or automobile, approximately 20% of time.