Clinical Manager

Description

SUMMARY: Coordinates and directs the clinical, operational, and program activities on a day-to-day basis to ensure delivery of quality patient care; responsible for all appropriate documentation and reporting requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

· Manages clinical operations including but not limited to staffing schedules, phone access to the health care team, and patient flow.

· Prepares and manages all documentation and reporting requirements including but not limited to QA reports, performance evaluations, time sheets, and budget variance reports.

· Ensures effective staff utilization to meet staffing and workload requirements and support the delivery of quality patient care and services within budgetary guidelines.

· Acts as Safety Compliance Officer to ensure all employees have adequate OSHA, HIPAA, and Security training, as well as maintain Safety Data Sheets and a log of all incidents causing illness or injury to staff.

· Develop staffing plans; work with human resources staff to recruit and hire staff; coordinate comprehensive orientation of new staff.

· Comprehensive knowledge of EHR (eClinicalWorks)

· Oversight of clinical supplies and ordering, including medical equipment, injectable medications, DME, medical supplies for clinical, OT & PT departments

· Oversight of Radiology compliance, radiation/film badges, regular inspection of X-ray and Ultrasound equipment

· Establishes accountabilities and performance goals and provides counseling, coaching, feedback, recognition, training, and development to staff.

· Develops and manages quality improvement initiatives for areas of responsibility.

· Plans, coordinates, directs, and provides patient care orientation and ongoing education to staff.

· Supports and participates in performance improvement and risk management programs.

· Participates in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies/practices.

· May provide or assist with patient care as intermittent clinical coverage

· Ensures compliance with legal issues including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management; ensures compliance with OSHA, HR & CMS Compliance, federal, state, and local regulations.

· Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.

· Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.

· Applies safety principles as identified by established policy.

· Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Requirements

 · Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in health care administration or other health-related field or equivalent.

· Must possess a current state ATC license, RN, or related clinical licensure.

· Minimum of four years of related experience or equivalent.

· Orthopedic practice experience preferred

· Strong computer skills, including EMR and MS Office