Office Manager (FGP) - Brooklyn, Multispecialty
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values.
Position Summary : We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Office Manager (FGP) - Brooklyn, Multispecialty. The FGP Office Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily activities of practice operations including the hiring, onboarding and management of staff, handling patient interactions, and adherence to the policies and procedures of the Faculty Group Practice. The practice manager will be responsible for collaborating with physicians as well as FGP regional leadership to implement operational and business initiatives.
Job Responsibilities :
- Ensures enforcement and adherence to FGP policies and procedures
- Hires, onboards, trains and manages staff
- Oversees daily practice operations including reception / phones, staffing and provider schedules, and workflows
- Promotes excellence in patient experience by monitoring patient feedback, responding to issues, and reinforcing best practices
- Monitors supply inventory and medical equipment maintenance
- Coordinates regular staff meetings and performance reviews
- Collaborates with Physicians to support efficient workflows and optimize patient access
- Communicates issues or roadblocks to the regional manager / operations leads
- Performs other duties as needed
Operations & Financial Management
Directs business and patient care functions of a Faculty Group Practice siteIn conjunction with FGP leadership, is responsible for implementation of FGP business planning decisions and initiatives including onboarding new physicians, new locations, and space expansion / consolidations as neededEnforces adherence of NYULH and FGP policies and procedures and standards including but not limited to HIPAA, Compliance and Human ResourcesWorks with Director or Regional Director to develop staffing standards, ongoing trainings and performance and productivity metricsImproves performance to expected benchmarks, reviews and disseminates information to practices on a regular basisAssists in implementation and oversight of key FGP operational initiatives including, but not limited to, MIPS, CheckMate, Patient Secure and digital schedulingReviews operational dashboards and management reports to track performance and identify trends that need to be addressedIdentifies additional staff training requirements and coordinates as neededAttends FGP Leadership and Administrative meetings and effectively communicates upcoming changes, upgrades, and initiatives to staff and physiciansMonitors revenue cycle outcomes relative to front-end processes including co-pay collection, insurance verification, authorization and referral management and front-end denialsParticipates in financial management including budget planning and business development activitiesOversees and manages any required training for new hires and existing staff on workflows, and policies and procedures to maintain standardization across the FGPWorks closely with FGP representatives to identify opportunities to improve front-end processesCoordinates with Tenant Coordinator to address any facility concerns related to the practice space including the development of emergency action plansManages equipment including asset acquisition, maintenance, end of useful life planning and proposals for new / replacement itemsServes as liaison with other NYULH Department RepresentativesPerforms other duties and projects as necessaryClinical Management
Oversees the coordination, integration, communication, implementation and performance evaluation of practice and clinical operations, and policies and proceduresIdentifies areas for improvement and develops detailed action plans as necessaryOptimizes patient flow and patient accessSupports key initiatives related to MIPS, gaps in care and other clinical quality programsEnsures clinical in-baskets are maintained and open encounters are closed within a timely mannerWorks with FGP Clinical Leadership to enforce policies and proceduresEnsures clinical compliance with Patient Safety initiatives and reportingPartners with Nurse Manager to ensure AAAASF annual accreditation is met where applicableSupports FGP Clinical Quality Management by maintaining appropriate documentation of practice licensuresWorks with FGP clinical leadership to ensure all requirements are met for accreditations and certificationsWorks with FGP clinical leadership to ensure competency validation, counseling and evaluation of licensed staff members are provided by licensed cliniciansPatient Experience & Access
Serves as NYU Langone Health Faculty Group Practice Brand Ambassador by upholding the NYULH Mission, vision and values and promoting excellence in the patient experience, during every encounterDrives consistency in every patient and colleague encounter by embodying the core principles of our FGP Service Strategy CARES (Connect, Align, Respond, Ensure, and Sign-Off)Greets patients warmly and professionally, stating name and role, and clearly communicates each step of the care / interaction as appropriateWorks collaboratively with colleagues and site management to ensure a positive experience and timely resolution for all patient interactions and inquiries whether in person, by phone or via electronic messagingProactively anticipates patient needs, and participates in service recovery by applying the LEARN model (Listen, Empathize, Apologize, Resolve, Notify), and escalates to leadership as appropriateShares ideas or any observed areas of opportunity, to improve patient experience and patient access, with appropriate leadership. (i.e. ways to optimize provider schedules, how to minimize delays, increase employee engagement, etc.)Partners with Patient Access Center and Central Billing Office team members to support collaboration and promote a positive patient experienceTakes a proactive approach in ensuring that practice staff are fully versed in the Access Agreement gold standard principlesStaff Engagement
Mentors leaders, managers, staff, and actively promotes the development of operational / financial performance improvement skills across teamsCompletes staff competency assessments and performance evaluations providing feedback, identifying training needs, and pathways for employee continued career successConducts routine staff meetings and huddles to promote staff communication and feedbackSupports employee participation in FGP corporate meetings / webexes to stay aligned with larger network updates and training as appropriateEstablishes employee engagement committees to promote employee participation in key initiativesDevelops staff related initiatives to show gratitude towards their efforts to support the NYU Patient Experience modelPromotes employee engagement activities within the practice, engaging feedback from support staff and leaders internallyMinimum Qualifications : To qualify you must have a A Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) with a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination or training and relevant work experience required. Ability to work in a fast paced multi-physician practice environment. Good communication, interpersonal and computer skills. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff and patients. Progressive leadership; demonstrated in a leadership position or demonstrates the potential for leadership competency; demonstrates ability to develop, guide, motivate, nurture, and coach others.
Preferred Qualifications : None.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being : physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services