Description
The practice includes 9 locations in the San Francisco East Bay and 9 physicians.The CAO will be based in the Walnut Creek office but expected to travel to the other locations as needed.
Walnut Creek is a dynamic secondary financial suburban area with outstanding restaurants, culture, recreation, shopping and lower cost of living than other parts of the Bay Area.
This position reports directly to the physician board and will work closely with a supervising physician partner. The physicians are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care to our patients with diseases of the retina, macula, and vitreous.
All of our physicians are board-certified ophthalmologists with advanced training in vitreoretinal surgery. In addition to providing high quality care for our patients, we strive to advance our field through conducting clinical research.
Overall responsibilities are to oversee finances; contracting with leases, payors and vendors; explore, analyze and recommend new business opportunities to diversify revenue streams;
maintain and grow hospital and referring physician relationships; cost / benefit analysis of equipment purchases; compliance (including MIPS), clinical operations, revenue cycle, and HR,Direct reports are Director of Revenue Cycle, Controller, Marketing Manager, Operations Manager, Surgery Scheduling and Clinical Trials.
Upcoming Projects include :
- Adding a new location.
- Recruitment of a new physician.
Skills Desired : Strong physician practice operations and organization chart development, Financial analysis / cost benefit analysis with well researched facts, expertise in both clinical and non-clinical operations / lean or six sigma experience a plus, ability to manage and motivate staff while delivering superlative customer service.
Negotiation skills are essential. Ability to listen and communicate effectively and persuasively with physicians and staff.
Honesty and integrity are essential. Ability to recruit and retain quality employees. Accounting / finance knowledge is desired.
Multi-tasking and strong organizational skills required. MBA or MHA is a plus. Ophthalmology and / or retina experience are also a plus, but not mandatory.
Requirements : At least ten years’ healthcare management with some years of working directly with physicians.Please do not apply if you do not have healthcare management experience.
Salary Range : Salary will be commensurate with experience - Excellent benefits including 401K with profit sharing and cash balance plan.