Houston Methodist · 1 day ago
Regional Administrator
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
6+ years expHouston Methodist is a leading healthcare provider, and they are seeking a Regional Administrator to oversee multiple off-site practice locations. The role involves leading operational and clinical integration, ensuring compliance, and promoting the growth of the clinic network.
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Responsibilities
Directs, develops and implements strategic and operational/high level projects and processes either through independent/highly autonomous work or through the facilitation of work teams to enable the effective and efficient completion of objectives
Oversees management of and ensures development for staff to meet overall objectives in terms of quality, service and cost effectiveness. Provides timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem. Directs management responsibilities of selection, scheduling, supervision, retention, and evaluation of employees
Meets or exceeds threshold goal for department turnover and/or system metrics on employee engagement indicators
Provides leadership and communication to maintain a competent and engaged employee group by conducting regular department meetings to review policies and procedures and operational matters, rounding on all employees, completing performance appraisals, conducting new hire feedback sessions, coaching/corrective counseling, and providing recognition/commendations to achieve desired outcomes
Identifies opportunities and takes action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, and units to achieve business goals. Drives the promotion of teamwork within and between departments; participates and/or leads and facilitates department process improvements as needed
Works with multiple physician practice leaders and executive leadership on physician recruitment, promotion, credentialing, and practice plan administration
Serves as the liaison between the Region physicians and staff and HM/SPG executive administration and/or Department Chair
Oversees department operations, designated projects, schedules and activities as needed to ensure that goals or objectives are accomplished within the prescribed time frame. Sets priorities and functional standards, giving direction to staff as necessary to ensure the best possible delivery of service and high customer/patient satisfaction
Drives department service standards and activities to impact department and/or system score for patient/customer-based satisfaction, through role modeling and fostering accountability. Serves and actively participates on various entity committees as a voice for the department
Responsible for the administrative work force of the Region. Coordinates with operational staff within the region to facilitate staff activities including, but not limited to, development and process improvement. Proactively partners with access team to ensure physician schedules are optimized
Completes space and resource planning for the Region, working closely with each practice in identifying and prioritizing the Region's administrative, clinical, and resource needs, including addressing space allocation and renovation issues
Ensures a safe and effective working environment; monitors and/or revises the department safety plan and/or any specific accreditation/regulatory required safety guidelines. Responsible for staff maintenance of credentials and competencies, per accrediting/ licensing agency and/or department guidelines as applicable
Employs a proactive approach in the optimization of safe outcomes and information systems by monitoring and improving the department workflow and enhancing operations, using peer-to-peer accountability and identifying solutions via collaboration. Implements process improvements utilizing tools such as lean principles. Role models situational awareness, using teachable moments to improve safety
Responsible for employee compliance to policies and procedures and performs associated actions upon non-compliance (i.e., licensure/certification compliance, focal point review requirements, disaster plan, in-services, influenza immunization, wage and hour, standard hours, timely termination submission, timely timecard approval, etc.)
Leads strategic planning for the Region regarding operations and new program development. Gathers and manages market intelligence for the Region to facilitate new recruitment and business development. Develops short and long-range strategic and tactical business plans for the Region
Utilizes various dashboards and monthly financials to analyze practice metrics in order to optimize practice performance which includes, but not limited to, staffing benchmarks, call center metrics (if applicable), panel size, bump rate, no show rate, etc
Develops and manages department operational and capital budgets, approvals, and ongoing maintenance of the department(s), ensuring operation in a cost-effective manner. Proactively identifies and plans for capital needs related to current equipment and future department projects. Ensures staffing plans and schedules meet department needs that reflect understanding of the importance of cost-effectiveness
Creates department strategies to achieve financial target and staffing needs, through optimizing productivity, supply/resource efficiency, minimizing incidental overtime and overtime percentage, and other areas according to department specifications
Develops the annual Regional budget, including revenue projections and justification of expenditures. Develops long-range projections and financial plans, maintains appropriate analyses, and recommends necessary adjustments
Assumes primary responsibility for the fiscal administration and integrity of the Region including purchasing, capital equipment, inventory management, monthly account management and reports, and grants management
Responsible for the creation of physician proformas (SPG), monthly fee check calculations, journal entries, salary allocations, and other key financial operational activities
Proactively manages the front-end revenue cycle for assigned practices within the Region. Works in collaboration with the Central and Single Business Offices to troubleshoot other revenue cycle-related activities, if needed. Ensures encounters are closed in a timely manner. Reviews monthly reports to provide analysis, feedback, and coaching to staff and physicians
Identifies and implements innovative solutions for practice or workflow changes to improve department, entity or system operations by leading unit projects and/or other department/ system-directed activities. Proactively leads task forces and committees. May represent HM at assigned community or professional organization meetings
Drives change initiatives, maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures. Partners effectively with stakeholders as appropriate
Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan (MDP) on an on-going basis. Conducts conversations with staff on their development and MDP
Qualification
Required
Master's degree or higher in Business or Health Care Administration
Six years of progressively responsible leadership experience in applicable field, with four years in people management role. For internal candidates, five years of progressively responsible staff experience in applicable field, with two years in project management/management role; or an Administrative Fellow with two years of experience
Experience in a physician organization or clinical practice setting
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially about activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Demonstrates the ability to interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization
Ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one's own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals involved
Demonstrates leadership qualities and critical thinking through self-direction initiative and effective interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills
Ability to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities, comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences
Extensive knowledge of regulatory and accreditation agency requirements that impact department; stays abreast of industry changes
Demonstrates highly effective communication skills—strong written communications and platform presentation abilities
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace
Capable of leading teams/facilitating groups, building consensus and garnering highest confidence in professionalism and work product by senior leadership
Ability to work under pressure and balance many competing priorities; highly responsive and solution/action oriented
Proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software
Maintains a positive and supportive attitude and demeanor
Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information
Advanced knowledge of EPIC
Preferred
Fellow of American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
Company
Houston Methodist
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.
10001+ employees
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Chief Executive Officer & Senior Vice President
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