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Hudson Headwaters Health Network Practice Leader (Full-Time) in Plattsburgh, New York
HHHN Mission
To provide the best health care, and access to that care, for everyone in our communities
HHHN Vision
To pioneer an innovative, sustainable and community-focused health system through comprehensive primary care and diverse partnerships
Porposed Schedule: full-time 40 hours per week and based on the needs and operating hours of the center which are Monday - Thursday 8a-8p, Friday 8a-5p, Saturday 8a-1p
Position Summary
The Practice Leader is directly responsible for the daily leadership of health center operations while embracing the Core Values of Quality, Appreciation, Creativity and Sustainability in pursuing the HHHN Mission and Vision. The Leader will be responsible for holding their team members accountable for the delivery of an exceptional patient experience as measured by patient satisfaction surveys and patient feedback. The Leader will: achieve annual performance goals related to quality, compliance and financial outcomes; attract and retain the right people to maintain high service standards and deliver quality patient care; and support the implementation of a sustainable team-based care model.
The Leader will work closely with the Medical Leader on day-to-day problem solving, co-management of health center performance and implementation of key objectives. Strong collaboration between operational and medical leaders across the organization is essential as everyone works toward a common set of goals and benchmarks for success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Promote and monitor patient satisfaction continuously; provide coaching when necessary and positive reinforcement; create and support a patient centric culture and lead by example
Respond promptly to patient feedback and ensure the patient is 100% satisfied with the actions taken to improve patient experience; hold team members accountable
Lead, manage and hold the health center team members accountable
Directly lead and manage health center nurse leadership and patient services leadership
Monitor and maintain staffing levels based on patient volumes
Develop team skills through mentoring, training and development programs
In conjunction with the Medical Leader, interview, onboard, and offboard clinical team members
Conduct regular performance reviews as per policy, providing meaningful and genuine feedback, and identifying areas for development
If necessary, create improvement plans against set targets, counsel, coach, and, in some cases, take disciplinary action
Ensure all health center employees are equipped with the tools and resources to be successful
Work collaboratively with the health center Medical Leader to consistently deliver an optimal patient experience and high level of team satisfaction
Continually monitor data and metrics and work toward established goals
Support the implementation of the HHHN team-based care model
Adhere to and provide feedback on standard health center procedures
Provide a consistent level of high-quality care and exceptional customer service while achieving productivity and efficiency targets
Meet HHHN standards for all aspects of the patient visit cycle, including overall patient satisfaction, pre-visit activities, greeting by patient services, waiting room times, intake meeting with the care team coordinator, clinical exam, and checkout
Lead regular, monthly health center performance meetings
Participate in multi-disciplinary regional meetings
Develop and manage annual budget, monitor monthly financial results, report on variances, and prepare forecasts
Conduct appropriate drills in support of the HHHN emergency preparedness plan
Monitor telephone volumes and ensure calls are answered in a timely, professional, customer focused manner
Serve on HHHN committees that support the Mission, Vision and Core Values; participate with enthusiasm and engagement
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in health care or related field
3 years of health care management experience, preferably in primary care-centric model
5 years of management experience
Ability to establish, influence and build strong collaborative relationships
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with care team members, patients and external contacts
Ability to serve as a mentor and role model
Decisiveness and a willingness to take initiative and implement innovative solutions
Ability to build and grow an engaged and productive team
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Familiar with EMR systems and medical terminology
Proficiency in MS Office Suite