Opportunities at WellMed , part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve better health. With opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can make a difference with us as you discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Provides leadership, direction, and administration of operations to ensure the accomplishment of the clinic and organizational objectives. Directs, supervises, and coordinates the overall operation of the clinic and staff.Primary Responsibilities:
Directs, supervises, and coordinates specific functions and activities of the clinic, including systems, policies and procedures, human resources, support services, etc.
Assists in the development and marketing of new services and referral sources
Facilitates the employment, development, and management of employees
Promotes the provision of cost-effective, high-quality health care services to patients
Cooperates with medical and administrative staff to ensure compliance with standards and regulations
Reviews operational problems/policies and recommends solutions and changes to the Director of Operations
Collaborates with the Director of Operations in the preparation and implementation of budgets. Recommends budget based on knowledge of policies, costs, and operating practices
Represents clinic at public and professional meetings and conferences
Participates in clinic communication and public relations programs
Maintains professional affiliations and enhances professional development to keep pace with the trends in health care administration
Performs other related duties which may be inclusive, but not listed in the position job description
Required Qualifications:
3+ years of experience working in a clinical setting
Computer literacy
Knowledge of health care operations
Knowledge of fiscal management systems
Knowledge of human resource management practices including supervision and staff development
Knowledge of computer programs and applications
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional healthcare license or certification
Current unrestricted Vocational Nurse license for applicable state of employment
Knowledge of governmental regulations and reimbursement standards
Supervisory experience within a clinic setting
Skills & Abilities:
Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, problem-solving, and decision making
Skill in developing and maintaining effective relationships with staff, Senior Management, patients, vendors, and payers, public
Skill in organizing work to achieve clinic goals and objectives
Ability to analyze and interpret complex data
Ability to research and prepare comprehensive reports
Ability to monitor compliance standards
Physical & Mental Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 35 pounds of force
Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and/or machinery
Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing
Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving
Occasionally requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.