• Director of Administration

   

  The Director of Administration is responsible for leading MedBest in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors.  They provide oversight and are responsible for all lines of business and provide general supervision and work closely with the Director of Human Resources, Director of Compliance and Audit, Director of Finance, and the Director of Billing. The Director of Administration is responsible for the fiscal integrity of MedBest which includes the annual budget preparation, service contract renewals, staff leasing invoicing, annual health and dental insurance renewals, and annual worker’s compensation insurance renewal. They also serve as the Trustee/Plan Administrator for the MedBest 401K retirement plan.

   

  Candidates for the Director of Administration position must have excellent organizational and administrative skills. Must be able to work in a collaborative leadership style to guide the other Director staff. 

   

  Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field required. Master’s or equivalent preferred.

   

  Experience: 7 to 10 years of progressive managerial and leadership experience in a health care setting required. A strong background in physician billing and information systems preferred. Academic Medical Center experience also preferred.

   

  Formed as an affiliate of Upstate Medical University in 1996, MedBest is a management services organization that provides a full menu of services to over 480 academic and private practice physicians in the Central New York Region. Situated in a beautiful park-like setting, our office is located off Buckley Road at Salina Meadows Parkway with convenient access to 81. We offer a competitive salary and benefits within a professional and supportive team environment.

   

  Some of our generous benefits include:

  · 401(k) Retirement Plan

  · Medical and Dental Insurance

  · Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

  · Life Insurance

  · Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

  · Paid Time Off

  · Free Parking

   

  Please apply online for position #71551 at www.upstate.edu/hr/jobs

   

  MedBest Medical Management, Inc. is affiliated with and supports Upstate University Health System in its mission to improve the health of the communities we serve through education, biomedical research and health care. EOE

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• Posted 3-3-22

• Medical Health Associates of Western New York, PLLC

  Position Description: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

  General Description: The Director of Finance is responsible for fiscal and monetary management functions.  The Director of Finance will manage and report financial data and financial statements to the Board and CEO.  Responsibilities will include:  managing cash activities, corporate purchasing and coordinating with billing to enable a global view of the financial environment, and the coordination of a financial oversight program to maintain financial controls, compliance, policies and accounting standards.

  Maintain financial accounting system:

  • ·         Develop and implement financial policies and procedures and ensure compliance.
  • ·         Implement internal accounting controls.
  • ·         Oversee cash management, fraud regulation and reconciliation.
  • ·         Regulate cash activities for on-line banking and credit card payment systems.
  • ·         Maintain MHA and Divisional accounting ledgers. Perform month and year end close.
  • ·         Prepare MHA and Divisional financial statements. Coordinate CPA review.
  • ·         Coordinate periodic audits, financial, regulatory, and compliance activities.
  • ·         Maintain and report fixed asset ledger for CPA.
  • ·         Prepare and file 1099 documents according to IRS guidelines.
  • ·         Collaborate with Central Billing Office to ensure proper management of MEDENT patient accounts payments and accounts receivable.
  • ·         Supervise accounts payable functions. Perform accounts payable verification, data entry and check writing and/or ACH and EFT transactions.
  • ·         Issue invoices for contracts, sub-leases, and miscellaneous sales.
  • ·         Reconcile bank statements. Balance daily/monthly cash receipts and accounts receivable reconciliations with MEDENT patient billing systems.
  • ·         Coordinate MHA and Divisional budgeting activities. Conduct variance analyses.
  • ·         Prepare financial reports for management.
  • ·         Other duties/projects as required.

  Payroll and benefit records:

  • ·         Collaborate with Human Resources in execution of benefit plan accountability.
  • ·         Collaborate with Human Resources to review and document payroll processes, internal and external reporting to ensure accurate accountability with payroll and benefit plans.
  • ·         Reconcile quarterly and year-end payroll tax reports.
  • ·         Work with 3^rd party to audit profit sharing plan annually.

  Other duties:

  • ·         Active role and
  • ·         Obtain bids for major purchases and contracts.
  • ·         Supervise purchase order process.
  • ·         Support Administration and Billing to maintain a tracking system of government and insurance payments, pay for performance or other incentive plans, ie: NCQA, PCMH, HEDIS, Meaningful Use, to ensure maximum compliance.
  • ·         Manage and negotiate property and casualty insurance for MHA, Division offices and buildings.
  • ·         Maintain confidence in all dealings on behalf of MHA.
  • ·         Other duties may be assigned.  Duties and standards of this position will be performed according to federal and state regulations, established policies, procedures and guidelines within MHA.

  Customer Service:

  • ·         Maintain effective, open and timely communication with the Partners, Division leaders and Administration.
  • ·         Maintain effective communication to foster a service attitude and to cooperatively provide the highest quality service to the patients, vendors, staff, partners and the community.
  • ·         Ensure that patients, vendors, staff, partners, and the community perceive our values through an environment of mutual confidence, trust, positive ethics and respect, consistent with the MHA Mission statement.

  Essential Work Experience and Skill Requirements:

  • ·         Five or more years of leadership-level experience in financial/accounting management.
  • ·         Strong initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making skills
  • ·         Strong verbal and written communication, delegation and team building skills.
  • ·         Skill in evaluating operations as they relate to policies, goals and objectives.
  • ·         Skill in identifying, analyzing and resolving accounting and financial problems.
  • ·         Competence with Microsoft products.
  • ·         Administrative competence with multiple accounting packages.

  Preferred Work Experience and Skill Requirements:

  • ·         Health care financial management
  • ·         MEDENT experience.
  • ·         QuickBooks ™ online experience.

  Education:

   Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in accounting.

  Reporting:

  • ·         Reports to Chief Executive Officer
  • ·         Responsible for accounting staff

  Physical and Mental Requirements:

  • ·         The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • ·         Primarily sedentary work with occasional bending and reaching
  • ·         Periodic standing or walking in an office environment.
  • ·         Must be able to bend, stoop, and lift 15 pounds.
  • ·         Rare exposure to patients and guests.
  • ·         Must be able to tolerate timeline stressors and periodic urgent matters.

  To Apply: Careers page of www.mhawny.com or admin@mhawny.com
  

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  Posted 12/20/21

• Healthcare Transformation Specialist  
  

  COMPANY: Research & Marketing Strategies, Inc. (RMS); RMS Healthcare Division

  LOCATION: 15 East Genesee St Ste 210 Baldwinsville, NY 13027

  REVISION DATE: December 2021

  REPORTS TO: Manager, Healthcare Operations
  
  

  SUMMARY OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

  This position is responsible for providing consultative, programmatic, and analytical support to the RMS Healthcare Division pertaining to pertinent healthcare transformation and healthcare analytics functions. This position is eligible for our hybrid work model, allowing some remote work as well as in office work days. Responsibilities will involve coaching clients in their practice transformation journey to attain and maintain Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition while ensuring alignment with National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Recognition requirements.  This position requires a cohesive and strategic partnership with the Manager, Healthcare Operations, and Vice President Healthcare Operations and Consulting as appropriate, with planning and management of all client project deliverables.  Specifically, this position is responsible to partner with clients to identify and develop healthcare transformation goals which align with NCQA annual PCMH Recognition requirements.  This position is responsible to develop and manage practice specific workplans and key deliverables to ensure thorough and timely preparation to achieve completion of all client’s specific project deliverables.  The position also requires a collaborative partnership with the Healthcare Analytics team, within the Healthcare Division, in quality auditing of client reports and to apply analytical skills to provide recommendations for quality improvement, while ensuring full compliance with governmental prescribed protocol.  The specific work will involve use the Internet, Microsoft^® Excel, Adobe software, as well as Power Point.  This position requires collaboration with other members of the healthcare division to address existing client needs, as well as new client demands.  

  SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Serves as key member of healthcare division, providing valuable input and insight on various initiatives related to regulatory compliance, practice transformation and management techniques.
  2. Assists with coordination of various assigned project management and work plan development activities, paying particular attention to recognition standards, deliverables, and specified deadlines.
  3. Works directly with the Manager, Healthcare Operations and RMS Healthcare clients, serving as a vital resource in practice transformation activities.
  4. Responsible to meet with clients (virtually) and works collaboratively and cohesively with clients on transformation initiatives. 
  5. Conducts research activities on current client projects using secondary research and data sources to become familiar with industry sources, such as National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA); Evidence-Based preventive and chronic disease management sites, Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative, State Health Department resources, insurance payer websites, among others.
  6. Works closely with RMS Healthcare clients to identify operational changes to be implemented to optimize practice performance while meeting PCMH recognition standards and undertaking organizational transformation activities.
  7. Facilitate clients throughout the project cycle, including team building, project planning, workflow redesign, and workflow implementation.  Create and manage project work plans with accompanying metrics to track progress towards meeting goals and objectives.  
  8. Develops and maintains RMS Healthcare transformation client materials, including project workplans and all project key deliverables.  Seeks out and participates in training and education resources to remain compliant with annual NCQA PCMH Recognition standards as well as topics pertinent to  healthcare transformation trends.
  9. Coaches clients to understand and adopt expectations of NCQA PCMH Recognition standards and serves an integral role in problem solving with clients to identify opportunities to better align practice level operational processes with the PCMH standard guidelines. 
  10. Assists clients in identifying strengths and opportunities as it pertains to practice level in strategic planning and competitive positioning activities on part of the company related to the healthcare industry.
  11. Responsible for cultivating and maintaining an excellent working relationship with clients, building, and maintaining a consultative rapport.
  12. Works cohesively with Healthcare Analytics team to review client reports and provide recommendations for quality improvement.
  13. Rigorously adheres to calendar for healthcare transformation processes, paying particular attention to deliverables and specified timeframe deadlines.
  14. Participates in all pertinent internal meetings.
  15. Assists with and/or conducts various types of internal auditing processes to ensure quality and compliance with regulatory and operational guidelines, in completing all aspects of work aligned with surveying and reporting.
  16. Assists in the preparation of general RMS Healthcare transformation client correspondence and newsletter documents and blogs targeted to inform and educate.
  17. Performs other duties as requested.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in health administration (or related field), with experience in the healthcare industry.  (Practice management experience and/or healthcare consulting experience will be considered as well).
• Proven experience applying the PDSA model of Quality Improvement, with demonstrated improvement.
• Have demonstrated understanding of and application of SMART goals, healthcare trends and behavioral change.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) software as well as familiarity with Adobe.
• A strong initiative-taker, able to work independently, and follow through on own initiative with significant diligence, and attention to detail.
• Excellent project management skills.  Must be able to manage multiple priorities, with frequent time constraints.
• Excellent time management and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups of people is essential to the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Ambulatory - 15%

Sedentary - 85%

Computer Work - 60%

Travel - None at this time due to restrictions imposed due to COVID-19 Pandemic – w/ potential to regain 25% of time (out of office) local day travel currently.

**This position may require access to patient Protected Health Information (PHI) and may also involve access to electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI).  Those in this position are required to comply with all final regulations including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).  Intentional or inadvertent disclosure of PHI or ePHI violates federal law and can result in termination and/or fines.  Additionally, employees in this position are required to notify the Privacy and/or Security Officer of any suspected incidents whereby RMS is not in full compliance with HIPAA.  RMS will provide HIPAA training opportunities and venues for the employee to remain abreast of HIPAA requirements.

To apply, please submit a resume, salary history and cover letter to the following:

Jennifer Rafferty

Research & Marketing Strategies, Inc.

15 East Genesee Street, Suite 210

Baldwinsville, New York 13027

Or via e-mail to: JenniferR@RMSresults.com

Posted 12/17/21

Healthcare Administrative Associate (Part-time)

COMPANY: Research & Marketing Strategies (RMS)

LOCATION: 15 East Genesee St Ste 210 Baldwinsville, NY 13027

DIVISION: Healthcare Division

REPORTS TO: Manager, Survey Operations

SUMMARY OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for providing general administrative and clerical support related to CAHPS Survey Operations.  The position requires that the individual be fully competent with general administrative processes. This position may be eligible for our hybrid work model, allowing some remote work as well as in office work days. The specific work will involve preparation of mailings, managing data entry, into our internal survey software program, proficiency in Microsoft^® Excel, and utilizing various pieces of office equipment, as well as conducting various quality audits.  This position requires collaboration with other members of the organization to address existing client needs, as well as new client demands.  The position also requires that the individual be fully competent with CAHPS survey processes, ensuring full compliance with governmental prescribed protocol.  Position also serves in a collaborative manner as back-up to other departments as project demands dictate additional resources.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Processes mailings, including printing, collating, folding, stamping (using internal electronic stamp machine), delivering prepared mail to post office, and picking mail up at post office, ensuring adherence to quality standards and established protocol.
2. Responsible for all incoming mail functions including, date stamping and logging incoming mail; research undeliverable mail; updates name and address databases as necessary with correct information, etc.
3. Proactively monitors and rigorously adheres to all project planning calendars based upon established protocols and procedures.
4. Quickly and accurately completes data entry using RMS’s survey software program.
5. Monitors and requests office supplies for the department, ensuring appropriate amounts of inventory needed based upon operational needs.  Monitors postage machine balance and business reply mail balance requesting funding when needed.
6. Responsible for conducting various quality audits and documenting results.  This includes audits conducted internally at RMS and those with the subcontractor (offsite).
7. Assists with various assigned administrative, filing and data base entry tasks associated with project work.  Updates and maintains various department logs.
8. Rigorously adheres to calendar for CAHPS survey administration processes, paying particular attention to deliverables and specified timeframe deadlines.
9. Participates in all internal meetings, required trainings and CMS on-site visits for all CAHPS product lines of -business. 
10. Performs other duties as requested.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Associates degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.   

• Minimum of two years experience in an administrative capacity required.
• High level of attention to detail required.
• Requires excellent troubleshooting and decision-making skills, self-motivation and the use of sound judgment and discretion.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft^® Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).  Fundamental knowledge Access.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on own initiative is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, with frequent time constraints required.
• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups of people, required.
• Independent travel to and from sub-contractor site for various CAHPS mailing audits.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Physical - 5% *

Ambulatory - 5%

Sedentary - 95%

Computer Work - 75%

Travel - minimal currently

 

*This position requires the ability to lift and mail crates (containing mail) up to 30 pounds

 This position requires access to patient Protected Health Information (PHI) and will also involve access to electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI).  Those in this position are required to comply with all final regulations including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).  Intentional or inadvertent disclosure of PHI or ePHI violates federal law and can result in termination and/or fines.  Additionally, employees in this position are required to notify the Privacy and/or Security Officer of any suspected incidents whereby RMS is not in full compliance with HIPAA.  RMS will provide HIPAA training opportunities and venues for the employee to remain abreast of HIPAA requirements.

To apply, please submit a resume, salary history and cover letter to the following:

Jennifer Rafferty

Research & Marketing Strategies, Inc.

15 East Genesee Street, Suite 210

Baldwinsville, New York 13027

Or via e-mail to: JenniferR@RMSresults.com

Posted 12/17/21

Business Manager

Office Management opportunity in an advanced Practice, moderately-sized Primary Care Office in Ken-Ton.

Job Tasks:

• Daily administrative, operational, technology and budgetary oversight in collaboration with Human Resources Manager.
• Executes strategic business plans, measures performance of the business and reports to the Board of Directors.
  
  

Skills

• Working knowledge of essential business principles.
• Experience with volume and value-based reimbursement models. 
• Experience with process analyses, process improvement and efficiency.
• Clear and kind communication style.
• Efficient and organized.
• Excellent computer skills.
•  Attentive to detail.
• Enjoys ongoing learning.
•  Enjoys working in a team and being around people.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
  
  

 Please visit our website at https://www.sheridanmedgroup.com/  to learn more about us and contact Brittni Anderson, Administrative team member if interested. Email: andersonb@sheridanmedgroup.com Phone: 716-332-4476 ext 309

Posted 9-13-21

Office Manager – Ophthalmology Clinic

Rockland Eye Physicians & Surgeons, PC

Garnerville, NY (Rockland County)

Rockland Eye Physicians is recruiting a highly positive Office Manager for our busy, two-location, ophthalmology clinic located in highly desirable Rockland County New York, about ½ hour from NYC. We desire a motivated and experienced medical practice leader with a strong background in daily operations including billing, management, and physician relations. This position reports to the Managing Partner and works collaboratively with the Clinical Manager to foster service excellence and provides daily administrative support to the Patient Services Representatives.

Ideal candidates for this position will have:

• Minimum of 4-5 years of physician practice site management.
• A BA or BS Degree.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; excellent computer skills.
• Experience or background in an ophthalmology practice is preferred.
• Proven track record of hiring, training and mentoring employees.
• Knowledge of medical office practice operations, including physician billing, personnel management, patient scheduling, and insurance regulations.
• Must be able to work independently and demonstrate sound judgement and objectivity when making decisions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize activities, and to accept change and adapt quickly.
  
  

This position offers an opportunity to further a career in a growing, fast paced environment in the leading ophthalmology organization in Rockland County. Competitive salary and benefits, including 401-K with a company match and profit sharing. 

Please forward all confidential resumes, inquiries, or recommendations to:

Keith Froleiks, CFO

Rockland Eye Physicians

keith@rocklandeye.com

Posted 9-1-21

3 available positions:
Strategy & Transformative Roles - Lehigh Valley Physician Group

Avoca Search has been retained to recruit for three dynamic Strategy and Transformation roles with Lehigh Valley Physician Group located in a highly desirable Southeastern Pennsylvania community, ideally located a little over an hour from Philadelphia and 2 hours from NYC.

These positions provide the opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their career and work with a highly collaborative, energetic team within an accomplished, leading edge healthcare system. This opportunity offers a positive culture with good work/life balance, caring co-workers, strong physician partners and supportive leaders, with a highly respected and leading-edge system. Competitive salary and excellent incentive program and benefits. 

 

Administrator – Strategic Operations

Reports to the SVP/COO on development, piloting, and executing strategic initiatives for LVPG including access, patient experience, growth, patient engagement, and partnership, evolving and new care delivery models, supporting quality endeavors and other areas of strategy specific to the group practice. The Administrator will lead the Strategic Planning Department.

Seeking seven (7) years of experience in the management and/or strategic planning and execution field within the operations of a complex healthcare environment, preferably within a medical group practice. Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Management or related discipline is required.

Sr. Project Manager

Responsible for translating interrelated strategic initiatives into large, complex project plans and programs for execution. In collaboration with project sponsors and leaders, the Senior Project Manager plans, resources, implements, controls, and evaluates projects that support LVPG’s strategic plan.

The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience in project management in an ambulatory setting and a bachelor’s degree. Master’s Degree and PMP certification are preferred.

Practice Operations Transformation Specialist

Develops and supports the implementation of customized solutions in diverse areas such as leadership development, data-driven improvement, patient access and engagement, population health, and general practice operations. They will educate and present to groups of various sizes including one-to-one, the leadership team, and divisional leadership teams. They will communicate the intent of initiatives to front-line practice management and leadership.

Three years’ experience in healthcare change management and/or consulting is required. Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s Degree preferred in Quality, Process Improvement, Project Management, Data Analysis, Public Health, and/or Coaching.

For more information, please contact Kim at KRatier@avocasearch.com

Posted 8-30-21

System Chief Nursing Officer

St. Lawrence Health System      

Potsdam, NY

Avoca Search is proud to partner with St. Lawrence Health System in beautiful upstate New York to recruit for the position of System Chief Nursing Officer. This key member of the senior management team reports to the System President and is responsible for the strategic direction for nursing practice, clinical nursing education and nursing leadership across St. Lawrence Health System. The CNO participates in the planning and implementation of programs and services to ensure the provision of high quality, safe patient care, service excellence, fiscal responsibility, and employee engagement.

The CNO also serves as chief nursing executive for Canton-Potsdam Hospital and the chief nursing executives of Gouverneur and Massena hospitals report directly to this CNO.  Departments reporting to the CNO include critical care and med/surg, emergency department, obstetrics, observation, surgical services, trauma, quality/performance improvement, patient safety, pharmacy, infection prevention, and nursing education.

Ideal candidates will have ten years of progressive healthcare nursing leadership experience; experience working as a leader in a highly unionized labor management environment a plus. Demonstrated experience in raising and maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and quality scores. Excellent team leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and proven ability to partner with system executives. Strategic thinker with strong execution, excellent communication skills, and established track record.

Candidates will also have a Bachelor’s Degree in nursing with Master’s Degree preferred; a current and valid NY state RN license or ability to acquire; and advanced knowledge of professional nursing practice in an executive or specialty practice area as evidenced through certification such as CENP, NEA-BC, FACHE, etc. or ability to attain with 18 months of hire.

St. Lawrence Health System (SLH) is the largest employer in St. Lawrence County with more than 2,025 employees, 195 full-time medical staff members and annual net operating revenues of $225 million. SLH governs Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Gouverneur Hospital, and Massena Hospital. Along with these three hospitals, primary care offices and specialty care practices are located throughout St. Lawrence County.

SLH is in northern, upstate NY in Potsdam in St. Lawrence County, along the Raquette River and near the northern foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. There are four colleges within a 10-mile radius as well as beautiful parks, restaurants and cafes. Potsdam is one of the oldest towns in New York and has a small-town, suburban feel and is an ideal community to call home.

Please forward all confidential resumes, inquiries or nominations to:

Kim Ratier

Senior Consultant

Avoca Search

kratier@avocasearch.com

Posted 7-6-21

Chief Financial Officer

Valley Health Partners
Allentown, PA

Avoca Search is proud to partner with Valley Health Partners in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania to recruit for the position of Chief Financial Officer. This mission-driven leader will be a key member of the senior management team and will oversee all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities for Valley Health Partners in conjunction with the Board of Directors and the CEO. The CFO reports to the Chief Executive Officer and participates as a member of the organization’s Leadership and Executive teams. This is a unique opportunity to be the first CFO of a large and newly formed health center seeking designation as an FQHC-Look Alike poised for significant growth.

Ideal candidates will have:

• At least 10 years overall experience in a financial environment with a demonstrated track record of success, ideally within the non-profit sector.
• At least 7 years’ experience in progressively responsible leadership positions within an FQHC environment and financials such as Rate Setting/PPS Rate, Payor Contracting, Revenue Cycle, 340B, and Philanthropy/Grants.

• Highly developed people skills as well as analytical ability to understand and manage complex programs, resolve difficulty problems, and develop/manage/monitor financial programs.

• Mission-driven leader with a high degree of emotional intelligence to successfully interact with a wide range of staff, clinicians, consumers, elected officials, board of directors, and community leaders as necessary.

• Master’s Degree and CPA preferred.
  
  

Valley Health Partners was formed in July 2020 as an independent organization comprised of eight well established community-based practices in the Lehigh Valley to increase accessibility to care for the underserved and vulnerable populations, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

Valley Health Partners is in Lehigh County in southeastern Pennsylvania in the area known as the Lehigh Valley, and Allentown is its county seat. Allentown and Bethlehem are vibrant mid-size college towns, near the Poconos and positioned in the corridor between Philadelphia and New York City, with quick and easy access to both metropolitan areas.

Please forward all confidential resumes, inquiries or nominations to:

Kim Ratier

Senior Consultant

Avoca Search

kratier@avocasearch.com

Posted 6-24-21

Administrator Family Medicine and ExpressCARE

Lehigh Valley Health Network/Lehigh Valley Physician Group

Allentown, PA

 

Our Executive Search firm has been retained to recruit a dynamic Administrator of Family Medicine and ExpressCARE with Lehigh Valley Health Network located in a highly desirable Southeastern Pennsylvania community, about 2 hours from NY. Our client is seeking an outgoing, collaborative healthcare leader with a strong background in operations, management, and physician relations. This position reports to the Vice President of Operations and provides daily administrative support to multiple practices, clinics, and their staff. The Administrator has five direct reports and is responsible for 24 Family Medicine locations and 17 ExpressCARE sites.

 

Ideal candidates for this position will have:

 

• Minimum of 7 years in healthcare leadership; responsibility for multiple, large primary care practices preferred.
• Master’s Degree is required; MBA preferred.
• Excellent computer skills, including electronic medical record (EMR), Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; collaborative.
• Experience in Urgent Care preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of acquisition process preferred.
• Experience in facility build-out and remodel, including working with architects and contractors preferred.

This opportunity offers an opportunity to further a career in a positive culture with good work/life balance, caring co-workers, strong physician partners and supportive leaders, with a highly respected and leading-edge system. Competitive salary and excellent incentive program and benefits. 

 

Please forward all confidential resumes, inquiries, or recommendations to:

Kim Ratier

Sr. Consultant

Avoca Search

kratier@avocasearch.com

 

Practice Director – Women’s Health

Lehigh Valley Health Network/Lehigh Valley Physician Group

Allentown, PA

Our Executive Search firm has been retained to recruit a dynamic Practice Director for Women’s Health with Lehigh Valley Health Network located in a highly desirable Southeastern Pennsylvania community, about 2 hours from NY. Our client is seeking a motivated and experienced physician practice leader with a strong background in operations, management, physician relations and finance. This position reports to the Administrator and works collaboratively with Practice and Clinical leaders to foster service excellence and provides daily administrative support to multiple OBGYN practices.

Ideal candidates for this position will have:

• Minimum of 4-5 years of physician practice site management.
• A Bachelor’s Degree.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; excellent computer skills.
• Experience or background in Women’s Health/OBG, pediatrics, or family practice is preferred.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets, billing insurance companies, HMOs, Medicare, Medical Assistance, and other third parties.
• Knowledge of medical office practice operations, including physician billing, personnel management, patient scheduling, and insurance regulations.
• Demonstrates sound judgement and objectivity in making decisions; initiative and ability to function independently as well as interdependently; and multidisciplinary philosophy.
• Ability to organize and prioritize activities, to accept change and to adapt quickly and agilely.

This opportunity offers an opportunity to further a career in a positive culture with good work/life balance, caring co-workers, strong physician partners and supportive leaders, with a highly respected and leading-edge system. Competitive salary and excellent incentive program and benefits. 

Please forward all confidential resumes, inquiries, or recommendations to:

Kim Ratier

Consultant

Avoca Search

kratier@avocasearch.com

Posted 5-21-21