Manager of Ambulatory Clinics

We are searching for a Manager for the Ambulatory Clinics in The Medical Center -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will manage and lead daily clinic and personnel activities. The Manager participates and coordinates the delivery of high quality, family centered and developmentally appropriate patient care at the clinic level. “As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.” Think you’ve got what it takes? Qualifications High School diploma or GED required Master's degree or in active pursuit of such advanced degree preferred Six (6) years of clinic experience, private practice experience or outpatient nursing experience required Some supervisory experience preferred Experience matching the patient population the clinic serves preferred Experience in medical specialty of area individual manages preferred Responsibilities Demonstrates effective communication skills with health care team and works to eliminate communication barriers Serves as a liaison between physicians, families, clinical staff and ancillary departments to promote high patient, physician and other team member satisfaction Monitors staffing requirements and productivity levels by establishing staffing guidelines based on patient needs and budgetary guidelines within review at least annually Participates in the decision making processes for hiring new employees Coaches and develops using an inter-disciplinary approach to individual team members by providing structured feedback for each staff member through yearly development plans and formal follow-up at least twice a year Demonstrates accountability for cost effective management of resources (equipment and supplies) while ensuring the department achieves patient care goals Ensures delivery of quality, cost effective patient care within the family-centered care environment by participating in and/or leading one (1) performance improvement activity a year that improves clinical outcomes, patient flow, customer satisfaction or employee satisfaction Collaborates with colleagues in other departments to ensure all accrediting agencies’ requirements are met Ensures continuity in the standard of care by participating in hospital-wide committees as appropriate About Texas Children’s Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children ’ s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children ’ s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children ’ s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children ’ s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children ’ s Health Plan, the nation ’ s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children ’ s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children ’ s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children ’ s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Children's Hospital