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Chief Financial Officer - Outer Cape Health Services
Cape Cod, MA
Outer Cape Health Services (OCHS) is a federally funded not-for-profit community health center, affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, that provides high quality, affordable primary healthcare to those living or visiting the eight towns of Lower and Outer Cape Cod. OCHS is a financially strong, $8.5M non-profit organization that is growing in services, sites, volume and revenues. They currently have a community health center in Provincetown and one in Wellfleet and they will be opening another health center in Chatham in the near future.
The Provincetown and Wellfleet health centers offer comprehensive services including primary care, family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, senior care, women’s services, teen clinic, HIV-related services, family planning, minor surgery, nutritional counseling, laboratory and x-ray. In addition OCHS provides extensive outreach and support services through the WIC nutrition program and through Healthy Connections.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will report to the Executive Director/CEO and will provide guidance to both strategic and operational decision-making for the health center’s staff and board of directors. They will review, design, implement, and maintain an effective and supportive financial services department.
The CFO will be a member of the senior management team, serve on appropriate committees, and act as a liaison to the Board of Directors and the Board of Finance.
The CFO plans, organizes, coordinates, and controls financial policies with respect to receipt of revenue, expenditure of funds, and management of the organization’s assets. They will establish an integrated financial plan of operation compatible with OCHS’s strategic plan. The CFO will direct and supervise staff who coordinate and control financial activities within the accounting department and throughout OCHS. They review, interpret, analyze, and communicate financial reports and data to management and the board of directors, with the use of financial ratios for key indicators of OCHS’s financial position.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and 7 - 10 years of experience in accounting and financial management in a healthcare setting with at least 3 years of experience in financial management in a federally funded community health center (or related physician group experience). MBA and or CPA are a plus.
Candidates must have strong knowledge of GAAP accounting procedures, healthcare reimbursement, third party billing, financial planning including budgeting and projections, grant management and financial reporting. They will have a proven record of success leading the financial functions in a similar organization and have excellent analytical and communications skills. They will be a talented, hands-on manager who is a skilled mentor and team builder. Strong skills with appropriate computer systems and software (such as excel, access, powerpoint, word, etc.) is required. Experience with Solomon accounting systems and eClinicalWorks software is a plus.
Relocation assistance will be considered for a strong candidate.
All inquiries will be treated confidentially. Interested candidates should send their resume and salary history to:
Matthew O’Brien
The Confidential Search Company
E-mail: Matthew O’Brien
Phone: 1-860-742-1555 or 1-800-222-2729
Fax: 1-860-742-8829
The Confidential Search Company (TCSC) is an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the placement of healthcare executives, vice presidents, directors, managers and specialists.
This is an exclusive search and all inquiries should be directed to TCSC.
Posted 7/23/10
Practice Manager - Norwell
Affiliated Physicians Group is a premier group of community-based primary care physicians affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, which provides exceptional care to patients with access to world-class specialty and hospital care. APG’s Physicians practice comprehensive up-to-date evidence-based medicine, delivered with compassion. They serve as dedicated teachers of clinical medicine for Harvard Medical School and its associated training programs at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
The Practice Manager will manage and coordinate the daily activities of assigned site and ensure the effectiveness and smooth operations of the practice. Supervise activities of 8 or more employees and 4 or more MDs and Nurse Practitioners in the medical group practice. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Supervises the activities of the practice staff, ensures the effectiveness of practice operations, ensures that patient needs are met, supports the effective financial management of the practice, ensures that proper equipment and supplies are in place and in proper working condition, ensures the compliance of practice operations with applicable laws and regulations, ensures the effective communication within and between the practice and APG-Corporate, ensures the effective use of technology within the practice. Located in Norwell, this is a full time position.
Qualifications include Bachelors degree or equivalent. At least 5 years of medical office experience, with at least 3 years in a management capacity. Understanding of financial statements and financial management concepts, strong analytical and planning skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, thorough understanding of business and medical terminology and proficiency in office software applications.
Qualified candidates should send résumé by e-mail.
Posted 7/14/10
Ambulatory Practice Coordinator - Needham
Affiliated Physicians Group is a premier group of community-based primary care physicians affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, which provides exceptional care to patients with access to world-class specialty and hospital care. APG's Physicians practice comprehensive up-to-date evidence-based medicine, delivered with compassion. They serve as dedicated teachers of clinical medicine for Harvard Medical School and its associated training programs at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Located in Needham, the Ambulatory Practice Coordinator facilitates the daily operations of a “Concierge” Primary Care practice with the commitment to providing the highest quality of service to its patients. The coordinator is responsible for planning and organizing the work of 1-2 support staff, coordinating and prioritizing workflow and developing and implementing appropriate systems and procedures to maintain service standards. Duties include but are not limited to: overall coordination of support staff with emphasis on sensitivity to patients, meeting service and customer standards, organizes and oversees work schedules and assignment of work to meet operational needs. Plans, assigns and evaluates work of support staff, monitors provider’s schedule to ensure that the appropriate staff is present, handles patient flow and general administrative duties. The coordinator is expected to fulfill staffing roles in the day-to-day operations of the practice including Medical Assisting.
2-5 years experience in a medical office, including leadership/supervisory/practice management experience. Experience with medical software preferred, MS Office required. Associates/bachelors degree or equivalent experience and/or Certificate in Medical Assisting preferred.
Qualified candidates should send résumé by e-mail.
Posted 6/28/10
Electronic Medical Records Manager - Needham
Affiliated Physicians Group is a premier group of community-based primary care physicians affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, which provides exceptional care to patients with access to world-class specialty and hospital care. APG's Physicians practice comprehensive up-to-date evidence-based medicine, delivered with compassion. They serve as dedicated teachers of clinical medicine for Harvard Medical School and its associated training programs at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Position Summary
Reporting to the VP of Operations, this position is responsible for adoption and maintenance of eClinicalWorks and Web OMR to the Affiliated Physicians Group (APG) practices. Involves extensive interaction with the public, Practice Managers, medical office staff and other Medical Center personnel. Incumbent must be able to work with APG physicians and their staff to implement eClinicalWorks practice management and electronic health record software. Organizational skills and strong verbal communication are needed. Previous experience required.
Qualifications/Skills & Knowledge Requirements
Education/Relevant Experience:
- BA/BS degree required. Masters Degree in Business Administration or other advanced degree desired.
- Minimum 6-10 years of relevant business experience, preferably in health care operations and/or health care information technology.
- Proven track record of success in working with clients to achieve desired results.
- Demonstrated process improvement and project management experience.
Qualifications:
- Strong aptitude for effectively influencing others at all organizational levels.
- High level of organizational astuteness.
- Ability to effectively plan and facilitate organized and productive meetings/workgroups.
- Demonstrated experience managing and coaching others.
- Ability to participate effectively with others in large groups and meetings.
- High degree of professionalism along with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of an organization.
- Local travel throughout eastern Massachusetts requiring a reliable car. No overnight travel. Compensation for mileage to the practices is included.
- On-call may be required.
Qualified candidates should send résumé by e-mail.
Posted 6/3/10
Ambulatory Risk Manager (Part Time) - Needham
Affiliated Physicians Group is a premier group of community-based primary care physicians affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, which provides exceptional care to patients with access to world-class specialty and hospital care. APG's Physicians practice comprehensive up-to-date evidence-based medicine, delivered with compassion. They serve as dedicated teachers of clinical medicine for Harvard Medical School and its associated training programs at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Under the direction of the Vice President of Operations and Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, the Ambulatory Risk Manager is responsible for the ongoing design, development, and implementation of Risk Management activities for the Affiliated Physicians Group. In collaboration with the Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer this individual will identify, evaluate, and treat problems that may injure patients, lead to malpractice action, or cause financial loss to the healthcare providers and/or the institution. The Risk Manager will work in collaboration with the clinical and non-clinical staff pro-actively to support the functions of the Risk Management Department and collaborate with the Risk Management Foundation (RMF).
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintains current knowledge of BORM, DPH, CMS, JCAHO, and other regulatory standards and regulations and disseminates information to the appropriate individuals.
- Education of the staff and physicians on reporting systems to help identify vulnerabilities. The goals are to:
- Increase incident reporting by staff in the RL solutions system
- Increase reporting by physicians and allied health providers in the AEM (Adverse Event Management) system
- Reviewing all OPEs (office practice evaluations) completed by CRICO in the ambulatory areas and for assessing the improvement efforts to date with the intention of identifying and spreading best practices across the ambulatory areas.
- The Risk Manager will also be responsible for facilitating development of performance improvement action plans and for sharing of best practices across ambulatory practices.
- Conduct needs assessment of ambulatory practices to evaluate educational needs related to patient safety and risk management concerns. This will occur by focus group interviews with the clinic administrators, the physician and other clinical staff and the non-clinical staff.
- Collaborates with the Patient Safety Coordinators in the evaluation and investigation of events. Collaborate with the Risk Management Specialist in response to risk management concerns.
- Collaborates with the ambulatory risk manager for APG affiliates on program development.
Outcomes
- Increased reporting in the RL solutions and AEM systems
- Modification of the reporting systems to meet the needs of the ambulatory areas as the RL system is currently more inpatient focused
- Development of an ambulatory patient safety curriculum for non – clinical staff
- Identify best practices for communication among the ambulatory areas and for the ambulatory areas with Health Care Quality
Qualifications
- Three to five years experience in healthcare, preferably in Nursing, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, or Claims Investigation to facilitate the interpretation of the medical record.
- The ability to relate to healthcare providers at all levels and to use clinical judgement in assessing patient care needs.
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in Nursing, Hospital Administration, Public Health, or other relevant fields. Masters Degree preferred.
- Knowledge of basic research and investigation techniques with an ability to interpret data, prepare reports, and propose solutions to difficult situations involved in a potential or actual claim or lawsuit and/or patient complaint issue.
- Excellent and articulate communication and interpersonal skills required for the effective and creative leadership with physicians, nursing administration, department heads, lawyers, insurance representatives, patients, and patient's families.
- Knowledge of computers and computer programs.
- Ability to function independently
- Ability to promote confidentiality, respect, and dignity for all persons, as standard for the department and the organization.
- Ability to effectively consult, advise, and instruct senior management regarding appropriate approaches for risk management issues
Part time position 16-20 hours weekly, located in Needham.
Qualified candidates should send résumé by e-mail.
Posted 6/3/10
Practice Manager Project Manager - Needham
Affiliated Physicians Group is a premier group of community-based primary care physicians affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, which provides exceptional care to patients with access to world-class specialty and hospital care. APG's Physicians practice comprehensive up-to-date evidence-based medicine, delivered with compassion. They serve as dedicated teachers of clinical medicine for Harvard Medical School and its associated training programs at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
The Practice Manager Project Manager will work with existing medical practices within APG to manage and coordinate daily activities and ensure effectiveness and smooth operations within APG. The successful candidate will be competent in departmental finances, developing business growth plans, service and quality improvement initiatives including patient satisfaction surveys and creating an excellent work environment for staff. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Facilitating growth within APG (bring on new providers and practices), Establishing and implementing policies and procedures for improvement in office operations, perform revenue cycle projects, real estate lease management and coordinating practice moves or opening new sites. Coordinating and participating in the marketing of the practice, physician recruitment, and new program development and expansion. Lead group purchasing projects.
Five to seven years of work and supervisory experience in practice management of multiple locations with the ability to travel to various practice sites. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent. Understanding of financial statements and financial management concepts, strong analytical and planning skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, thorough understanding of business and medical terminology and proficiency in office software applications. Effective working knowledge of healthcare financial management, specifically medical practice accounting, third-party reimbursement issues, patient flow and facilities management.
Qualified candidates should send résumé by e-mail.
Posted 6/1/10
Surgical Coder
Saint Vincent Hospital
Saint Vincent Hospital has more than a century-long tradition of providing high-quality medical care and exceptional customer service. In 2009 it was recognized with a 2009-2010 Hospital Value Index™: Best in Value™ Award- a result of the study conducted by Data Advantage, LLC, the nation’s leader in measuring healthcare value. Saint Vincent Hospital ranked among the top tier of all hospitals nationwide, achieving high marks in quality, affordability, efficiency, and patient satisfaction. It is one of only two Massachusetts hospitals to receive the award.
Description
Reviews surgeon dictated operative notes and accurately assigns diagnosis and procedure codes along with CPT surgical codes for reimbursement and statistics. Performs documentation audits and provides feedback to physicians and staff. Secures, maintains and distributes the most current coding information and implements changes. Courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology required. Three years of surgical coding experience in addition to billing and collecting experience required. Basic knowledge of organization structure and convention of ICD-9 and CPT required. CPC and CCS-P required.
Diane Bennett
Allied Health Recruiter
Apply Online: www.stvincenthospital.com
Posted 5/17/10
Quality Analyst
Mass General Physician Organization, Professional Billing Office
Description
The Quality Analyst will be responsible for supporting the quality program for the MGPO Finance Division and the MGPO Professional Billing Office. Reporting to the Manager of Quality, the Quality Analyst will assess and monitor the quality of our services using various tools and techniques including observation/sensing sessions, workflow analysis, report production, data analysis, etc. The Quality Analyst will assist with program development of a quality plan that includes all aspects of the revenue cycle and is in line with the MGPO Financial Strategic Plan.
A successful program will meet:
- Internal/organizational requirements
- Customer expectations
- Stakeholder requirements
- Regulatory requirements
Service standards/goals will be measured, including but not limited to: the presence of systems and structures to measure quality, data integrity, timeliness, effective plans for monitoring quality metrics, decreasing administrative complexity, lean operations, and demonstration of teamwork and service excellence to meet goals, etc.
Contact:
Send your résumé by e-mail.
Posted 5/12/10
Practice Managers
When you join Southcoast Health System, you enter a collegial, collaborative culture where quality care is our primary focus. As the largest health system in southeastern Massachusetts, we offer an exceptional level of support from senior management and the kind of excitement and variety that health professionals are seeking. Come to Southcoast Health System, where challenge meets opportunity.
These dynamic individuals will use their extensive experience to lead a large and growing physician group Southeastern, MA. Responsibilities will include developing and implementing system wide approach to operations to achieve consistency, operational efficiency and best practice standards. Strong working knowledge of budgetary planning and financial performance measurements needed.
Requires a Bachelors degree in Heath Care Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, other related field or equivalent knowledge and experience. Requires 5 -7 years of experience in physician practice management or provision of physician services required, including at least three years supervisory experience.
Southcoast Physician Services is part of one the largest networks for both primary care and other medical specialties. As part of one of Massachusetts’ most progressive and trusted health systems, they have access to the latest information, best practices and quality assurance programs. We are conveniently located within an hour of Cape Cod, Boston and Providence, RI. Our pay and benefits program offers competitive salaries, an earned time-off program, comprehensive flex benefits and up to 6% paid pension plan.
Please contact:
Lori Mahoney
Southcoast Physician Services
300A Faunce Corner Rd, Dartmouth, MA 02747
Fax: 508-985-2198
E-mail: Lori Mahoney
EOE
Posted 4/30/10
Team Supervisor, Accounts Receivable Management
Mass General Physician Organization, Professional Billing Office
Description
Reporting directly to the Billing & Accounts Receivable Manager, the Supervisor is responsible for minimizing receivables on a payer/specialty focused team. Directly manages a team of Billing Representatives and ensures that all processes performed within each team are completed in a timely and efficient manner. Manages a variety of complex assignments using numerous electronic systems; performs a variety of special billing projects; act as an expert resource to all departments within the PBO on complex issues. In particular, the Supervisor focuses on building direct communication and collaborative relationships with insurance companies, the PBO and other departments. Demonstrates a service orientation which consistently aims at exceeding client expectations and which contributes positively to the greater working environment.
Contact:
Send your résumé by e-mail.
Posted 4/30/10
Associate Director of Revenue Cycle Systems
Mass General Physician Organization, Professional Billing Office
Description
Reporting to the Director of Finance Systems, the Associate Director of Revenue Cycle Systems carries out the strategic direction, mission and vision of the MGPO Professional Billing Office and the Finance Systems Departments. The AD is responsible for oversight of the design, build, implementation and maintenance of core business software solutions and information systems as well as the newly developed Integrated Coding Module. Establishes standards and policies for projects as appropriate. Serves as primary contact person for the unit through planning coordinating and directing overall workflow of the department, personnel training and staff development programs.
Contact:
Send your résumé by e-mail.
Posted 4/28/10
Practice Operations Manager
Pediatric Practice located in Westwood, Massachusetts.
Full-Time, Monday - Friday
Reports directly to the Executive Director of Practice and will be a key member of the Management Team. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day operations. Skill & knowledge required in fiscal management, human resource management. Knowledge of health care administration systems. Knowledge of computer systems, applications, EMR. Skill in planning, organizing and supervising. Must have ability to exercise initiative, judgment, problem-solving and decision making. Skill in developing comprehensive reports and ability to analyze and interpret complex data. Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally.
Must possess a proven track record in medical practice management and/or Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration.
Contact:
Send your résumé by e-mail.
Posted 4/23/10