Manager Electrophysiology Program

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Summary

Oversees operations within Heart Institute practices. Provides leadership and works with colleagues by providing supervision and direction around practice operations as well as instilling the mission, vision, and values of the areas they lead. Ensures patient access, efficient operations, effective growth, colleague development, and optimal patient experience takes place. Supports the appropriate growth of Heart Institute Electrophysiology services within this service line such as supporting the development of business and operational plans, acquisitions, and rationalizing geographic footprint. Supports the education and research efforts of the Electrophysiology team.

Job Duties

• Manages the development and implementation of new procedures, policies, protocols, standards, and quality assurance initiatives designed to facilitate improved practices and positive patient outcomes.
• Develops plan and implements program regionalization efforts.
• Directs the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Coordinates and provides follow-up care, planning, and family education.
• Directs the orientation, assignment(s), learning, competency, and care delivery training for the nursing and clinical support team. Administers screening tools and obtains a skills inventory for new and existing staff.
• Inputs information into patients' medical records, billing, and other systems accurately and in a timely manner using the approved formats.
• Plans, develops, provides, and evaluates programs, education, and resources for patients and families, community members, and healthcare providers based on specific needs, learning styles, activities, and goals.
• Participates in all phases of performance improvement processes. Oversees processes and workflows throughout the network.
• Maintains functional knowledge of insurance, managed care plans, and medical authorizations.
• Utilizes evidence-based research, participates in research studies / projects, and communicates findings to co-workers and / or the professional community.
• Utilizes adult learning principles with patients, experienced staff, and new staff. Assesses the needs of individual clinical staff members and develops individual learning goals.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting / standing, frequent keyboard use,

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and / or social activities.