At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day. Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a manager for the Abulatory Surgery Center!Position Summary: The Manager of Ambulatory Care Center oversees the daily activities of front office, back office, and ancillary staff, orders and maintains adequate supply inventory levels. The Manager schedules staff and works collaboratively with the Director to ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained. The Manager is available during evening and weekend hours to support clinic operations if needed. This position will work with physicians and support staff in promoting a team environment that supports customer service and high clinical standards in an efficient manner. The Manager is both patient and results focused, ensuring patient needs and fiscal/operations goals are met.Education and Experience: Registered Nurse, BS degree required Five years of experience in a perioperative setting, operating room, PACU or surgery center Familiar with scheduling, billing, insurance reimbursement as applicable for OR setting Three years of experience and demonstrated skill in as a manager or lead roleEssential Duties: Coordinates, oversees, and assures the smooth operations and workflows of the clinic functionso Maintains throughput and access to serviceso Monitors patient volume to ensure volume budgets and goals are achievedo Develops and maintains relationships with local physician offices, partners, communityorganizations.o Designs and supports disaster preparedness and response protocols at the community level inpartnership with health system Emergency Management following FEMA guidelines Promotes a service-oriented team approach to the services and work environment of the clinico Organizes, coordinates, and delegates work, ensuring the clinic operations run in an efficientand effective mannero Maintains skills in all roles to provide back up for these positionsas directed by licensure and scope of practiceo Develops and implements procedures and protocols related to front office and back officeprocesseso Researches and resolves issues and concerns regarding office operations, functions, and relatedmatterso Promotes and maintains effective communication among staff, providers and managemento Demonstrates exceptional customer service in a highly stressful environmento Addresses client concerns promptly using customer-service Oversees staff by providing direction and guidance to maintain a team environment through training, recognition/evaluation and in-service educationo Schedules staff and coordinates time off requests, i.e. vacation and leaves, and coordinatesreplacement staff as needed with the float pool scheduler and practice managero Observes and appraises staff performance to assure competency meets unit standards Works collaboratively with lea with the Medical Director to assess the effectiveness of the team, to include Physicians Advanced Practitioners, MA’s, and Ancillary services staffo Develops department staff through ongoing education, on-the-job training, and evaluationso Acts as a resource to the staff, resolving issues, and providing feedback as neededo Assures compliance with health system’s affirmative action goals and policieso Counsels staff on performance as required and effectively recommends employees fortransfers, promotions, demotions, training and terminationo Participates in progressive guidance and disciplinary action as needed, assuring all matters arehandled in accordance with applicable policy and procedures Maintains established policies and procedures including safety, environmental, and infection control standards Ensures the clinic meets regulatory and internal standards, including guidelines of the US Departmentof Health Services and participates in regulatory audits and inspections Participates in community marketing of the Urgent Care Clinico Collaborates with community providers and clinics, offering marketing materials, explainingservices being offered that can support their practices and patient populations Collaborates with other Managers in the effective identification and resolution of office practice issueso Participates in rotating weekend call for Ambulatory Care Centers with other Managerso Accepts evening call to resolve issues during operating hours of the facility Participates in the financial performance of the clinico Provides input into the annual budget process and monthly review of financial reportso Responsible for meeting year end flex budgets and labor targets for expenses and FTE’so Oversees clinic office purchases of supplies and equipment, controlling and reducing expenseso Oversees staffing plan utilizing flex budget to increase or decrease staffing levels as needed Participates in special projects in collaboration with staff, acting as project lead as neededo Implements operational plans to meet strategic, financial and clinical goalso Performs research and analysis on special projects as assigned Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and organizationoffered programs Maintains reliable attendance by adhering to hospital system Attendance and Punctuality Policy and Procedure standards Contributes to the success of the organization by meeting organizational competency expectations and core values (respect, integrity, stewardship, excellence, collaboration and kindness), continuously learning, and by performing other duties as needed or assignedKnowledge, Skills and Abilities: Experience in perioperative environment Excellent skills in the use of personal computers and related systems and software Knowledge of CPT-4 and ICD-10-CM coding Proven ability to meet operation goals and objectives Skill in directing the work of others and delegating assignments Skill in mentoring staff and providing effective coaching and feedback Excellent time management skills for self and staff Oral, written, and interpersonal communication skill and ability Effectively resolve problems and deal with difficult people and/or situations Work efficiently under pressure Independently take initiative, and accept responsibility for practice and staff success Set priorities and use good judgment Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment. Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team.What It’s Like Working At CMH: We are all about our team members growth and health. That why we prioritize work/life balance, community-based wellness initiatives and tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for ALL of our team members. CMH offers a robust benefits package that includes:
Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program
Medical plan with enhanced Tier 1 benefits provided within the CMH system.
Dental plan
Vision plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Basic Life insurance at no cost
Supplemental Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401(k) or 403(b) retirement savings plans
Tuition IO partnership for student loan repayment assistance and tuition assistance
Family leave program for Parental Leaves
Comprehensive Wellness Program
Living in Central Maine: While not at work, our team members enjoy the endless opportunities for entertainment that Maine has to offer. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy skiing, boating along the coast and hiking at a state or national park. Centrally located to several popular attractions, residents can embark on day trips to Boston, North Conway, New Hampshire and Boothbay Harbor. Maine is a wonderful place to raise a family, with safe communities and great public and private schools. About Central Maine Healthcare: Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application! AT CENTRAL MAINE HEALTHCARE YOU ARE AT THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING WE DO Our why, our purpose, drives every decision and action we take as a healthcare system. We strive everyday to deliver exceptional care, and to improve our community. We are a non-profit organization that is breaking the traditional healthcare mold by bringing our patients and their family’s high value, low cost, and award-winning care while focusing on creating an exceptional experience for them; all within their communities. To accomplish this, we only hire individuals who are committed to excellence, who embody the principles of our CMH Experience Service Standards, and who are ready to step in and help their fellow team members achieve those exceptional results for our patients, their families, and the community.Central Maine Healthcare System The organization is broad in its footprint, with three (3) hospitals in Bridgton, Lewiston, and Rumford, and over 75 individual practices within our Medical Group. Lewiston’s Central Maine Medical Center is a certified and award-winning level two trauma center, along with our Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute and the upcoming highly anticipated launch of our comprehensive state of the art cancer treatment center. Both Bridgton and Rumford Hospitals are four (4) star accredited acute care hospitals, and our Medical Group and Maine Urgent Care Centers have won multiple awards within their specialties. As a system we are a six-time winner of the Leapfrog Safety A Rating since 2019, representing some of the highest quality care and outcomes nationwide. Our awards and accolades are only possible as a result of our commitment to culture, and a focus on safety and inclusion, in each of our patient’s experiences and in the experiences we create within our teams.If you are a person who is looking for a way to give back to your community, to help improve the lives of patients or those who care for our patients, want to be part of a growing organization that is setting the bar for Maine healthcare, apply to join Central Maine Healthcare today!Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.