Office Manager

Full Time
Boston, MA 02118
Posted
Job description
POSITION SUMMARY:

The Office Manager supervises, coordinates and monitors administrative and financial records for the assigned department. Directly supervises 3 to 6 full-time employees and is the administrative liaison for the entire department.

Position: Office Manager

Department: Geriatrics Clinic

Schedule: Full Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
  • Ensures that the office runs smoothly, efficiently and professionally on a daily basis.
  • Assists with new hire orientation, training, supervising, and assigning tasks to assigned staff.
  • Oversees billing and support staff to ensure that timely billing & collection guidelines are met and weekly trend reports for REQ and TES edits are complete.
  • Coordinate job assignment and staff work load distribution.
  • Acts as the billing liaison for the department of Geriatrics and DOM billing section to resolve issues.
  • Runs reports to track issue resolution.
  • Demonstrates responsiveness.
  • Runs Section trend reports and serves as a resource to physicians, practice and administrative staff on billing and reimbursement.
  • Manages work flow and monitors quality of work of the assigned group to ensure an efficient operational flow, timely completion of assignments and adherence to department's standards and regulations.
  • Coordinates and maintains the monthly schedule for department coverage.
  • Tracks and collects employees' hours; reviews employee hours against the scheduled time to work, tracks leaves and vacation/sick time for the Department.
  • Submits weekly timesheets to the manager/director, and in the absence of manager/director, submits timesheets to Payroll Department.
  • Monitors performance of clerical staff and compliance with departmental procedures and provides input in annual performance appraisals.
  • Serves as first point of contact for benefit and payroll questions for all department employees.
  • Works with managers and staff to resolve employee relations issues, drawing on appropriate BMC resources.
  • In absence of the director, may participate as a representative of the department in labor disputes or union negotiations.
  • Maintains and coordinates director and manager's calendar.
  • Schedules meetings, coordinates audio-visual and technology requirements, orders catering services, etc., as needed.
  • Analyzes, categorizes and prioritizes correspondence; responds to communications on behalf of the Manager or Director; acts with a high level of independence in determining appropriate course of action.
  • Maintains and supervises the maintenance of departmental files, manuals and records.
  • Creates reports, spreadsheets, presentations and other correspondence requested.
  • Plans, organizes and coordinates departmental receptions, meetings or functions, obtaining assistance as necessary.
  • Handles telephone calls for the department and uses a professional and courteous speaking manner while on the phone.
  • Monitors and maintains inventory of office supplies and equipment.
  • Purchases as needed and stays within established budget.
  • Keeps office equipment in working order and contacts vendors or IT, as necessary, for repairs or replacements.
  • Manages purchasing, invoices and accounts payable for the department.
  • Manages subscriptions.
  • Assists with monitoring departmental budget and account balances, helping managers to stay within approved budgets, and documenting all approved variances.
  • Maintains open communication lines with other departments.
  • Acts as liaison with internal and external customers.
  • Provides recommendations to administrative office systems in order to improve office productivity and cost effectiveness.
  • Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible customer service and patient care is provided; Utilizes hospital's behavioral attributes as the basis for decision making and to support the hospital's mission and goals.
  • Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
  • Performs other related duties as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE:
  • At least three years minimum experience in a similar office setting. Three years of supervisory experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
  • Comprehensive knowledge of all procedures, systems, and equipment used in billing, registration or managed care.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Leadership ability to guide, direct, and mentor staff.
  • Must effectively communicate in a highly professional manner.
  • Requires strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications-Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint; E-mail. Web/Internet. Ability and willingness to become proficient with Co-Path and other applications.
  • Flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, project coordination experience, and the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as with outside clients and vendors.

Req id: 29497

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