Practice Administrator I

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This position is responsible for the overall managerial coordination of a large CCPN practice or multiple smaller practices. The Practice Administrator has the authority, accountability, and responsibility for the management of business operations within their area. Business operations include management of personnel, operating budget, and daily oversight of front office functions. The Practice Administrator works in collaboration with physicians and clinical leadership to ensure high-quality clinical operations. Facilitates an environment that promotes high patient care standards and implements strategies to ensure high customer satisfaction. Demonstrates sound judgment and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration appropriate policies and procedures. Thoroughly understands and monitors financial performance of the department.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in business, management or healthcare administration preferred, related degree considered.

• Five years of experience as a medical office manager in a multi-provider practice.

• Must possess a basic understanding of general accounting principles.

• A solid understanding of coding and third party payors is required.

• Maturity to withstand pressure that may arise in relation to the public, physician, or administration.

About Cook Children's:

Our not-for-profit organization is comprised of a flagship medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, a new medical center in Prosper, Texas, a physician network, home health company, surgery centers, health plan, health services, and health foundation. With more than 60 primary, specialty and urgent care locations throughout Texas, families can access our top-ranked specialty programs and network of services to meet the unique needs of their child. Cook Children's is honored to continually receive recognition for our outstanding efforts and outcomes in pediatric health care.

At Cook Children's, we're more than a health care system-we're your friends, neighbors and even family members. And we're parents too, so we can see the world through your eyes. We see what you're going through-and how we can help you and your child get the best care and support possible.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.