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University of Miami Director, Clinical Operations in Miami, Florida
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The department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Director, Clinical Operations to work at UHealth. The Director, Clinical Operations directs overall strategy and clinical delivery of hospital-based outpatient clinic(s). The Director, Clinical Operations analyzes, develops, and executes resource management modeling, inclusive of operational, financial, and administrative models. Serves as conduit for communications and executions between hospital leadership and the department, to ensure system alignment and efficient progression of a united ambulatory strategy. Assumes responsibility for continuously increasing clinical operations and implementing systems that enhance the patient experience, staff, and physician satisfaction.
Responsible for all clinical operations of the department including satellite locations.
This includes direct oversight of DSMC clinics and clinical support staff in this area.
Responsible for creating plan for transitioning to a Centralized Prior Authorization team including establishing work queues and productivity metrics and is responsible for direct oversight of this team.
Consistently evaluates opportunities for provider schedule optimization and implements action plans to improve department’s access statistics (i.e. schedule utilization rate, fill rate, etc.).
Evaluates access needs and implements action plans including creating plans to mitigate. Tracks provider productivity and communicates to divisions monthly.
Works with division administrators and chiefs to develop and implement action plans to increase productivity for those providers who fall short of productivity goals/metrics.
Creates system to track progress and impact of individual provider action plans. Responsible for monitoring Press Ganey scores/patient satisfaction and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Collaborates with Uconnect leadership to ensure seamless scheduling and triaging of Neurology calls.
Manages NICE phone system and triages patient and division concerns including implementing workflow changes as needed.
Manage transition from paper scheduling preferences to Kyruus as source of truth for Uconnect agents when scheduling.
Manages Kyruus updates ensuring all provider profiles are updated to reflect scheduling preferences (includes review of key terms, claiming providers timely, etc.)
Create an After Care Model for the department including developing staffing ratios for the department.
Manage all clinical space assignments in DSMC and Lennar and update space matrix as needed.
Responsible for upkeep of department’s divisional view and provider deployment templates. Manage other clinical operations projects as assigned by SAO.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities, as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
Process Improvement
EHR
Medical Practice Staffing
Knowledge of business and management principles.
Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
Ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
Ability to lead, motivate, develop and train others.
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
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Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
H16
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