Practice Administrator

Description JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME Who We Are As the only independent and physician-led faculty practice plan of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University Clinical Health (UCH) offers best‑in‑class clinical care through a network of 175+ providers across 19 specialties to meet the healthcare needs of the Mid‑South community. UCH is a not‑for‑profit, non‑tax‑supported group practice and is here to serve the community while providing medical excellence to our patients. Position Summary The Practice Administrator is responsible for all administrative and managerial functions of the day‑to‑day operations of a busy surgical practice. The Administrator will focus on providing high‑quality care to our patients and physicians through organization and leadership. A successful Practice Administrator will be someone whose administrative expertise contributes to the provision of excellent healthcare services. Key Results Areas (KRAs) Manage and coordinate activities of clinical and clerical employees. Ensure physician support and coordination for surgical, on call, and rounding services performed at multiple hospitals. Ensure surgical scheduling and financial clearances are done efficiently and correctly. Manage and coordinate administrative services such as expense management, safety, payroll, office equipment needs, and purchasing. Establish uniform procedures and practices to maintain efficiency in workflows. Serve as the subject matter expert of insurance requirements for practice and technical aptitude with EMR. Responsible for detailing the missing charge report, charge lag, and point of service collections. Assist the Director of Operations with provider credentialing and enrollment process. Point of contact for daily operational issues. Partner with Physician Leadership to drive new initiatives and services. Core Competencies Strong problem‑solving skills Knowledge of local insurance plans Knowledge of surgical scheduling and processes Knowledge of OSHA regulations Excellent written and verbal communication skills Flexibility and ability to adapt to an ever‑changing environment Ability to multitask and prioritize based on business needs Understanding of health and safety standards in the medical industry Comfortable with discussing others’ concerns and resolving conflicts as they arise Education & Experience 4 years of progressive work experience in Healthcare Required Surgical practice management or hospital surgical experience Required 2 - 4 years of supervisory or management experience Required Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration Preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr