Clinic Supervisor

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Enjoy the opportunity to positively affect the health and well-being of entire communities. As the Clinic Supervisor at Dignity Health Medical Foundation you'll oversee the staff (patient care team, front desk, records, and ancillary services) in the outpatient clinic caring for our patients. This role will oversee our Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Surgery and Urology clinics in the Bakersfield and Tehachapi region.

Every interaction is an opportunity to improve your understanding of a patient's needs, the needs of your patient care team, or the needs of your clinic. You'll advocate for your team as you support them in reaching their full potential, aligning with our operational goals and objectives.

To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in one-on-one interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your clinic.

Success in this role means you:

• Oversee smooth flow of clinic operations, acts as a resource to staff for operational needs, and handles day‑to‑day patient satisfaction concerns
• Ensure your direct reports and department are positioned to deliver the best care possible to our patients
• Recruit, hire, train, discipline and supervise staff, including performance evaluations, and competency assessments
• Assist with budget development, management and issues cost effective operations
• Monitor productivity and efficiency of your department
• Mentor people on your team. Share your knowledge and confidence with the patient care team

• 3 years of Outpatient Clinic Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise productive, engaged teams and work with providers. Knowledge of or ability to learn the budgeting process, management reports, accounting, purchasing and patient billing process and systems. Knowledge of computers, systems and software, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, clinical information systems, electronic medical records, billing systems, and other application packages. Health insurance knowledge of HMO, PPO and capitated risk plan contracts as they relate to providers and practices
• Is a visible and results oriented leader with a focus on doing what it takes to get the job done while ensuring strong interpersonal relationships; puts the interests of the organization ahead of personal interests. Employs a style that is transparent, credible, and focused on relationship building, influence, conviction and integrity. High degree of resilience, has a sense of urgency, is outcome driven and can thrive in an environment of rapid change while effectively managing pressure in an effective and professional manner.
  
  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to demonstrate Dignity Health's values and exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with others. Ability to effectively supervise and motivate others. Ability to work effectively and independently under pressure with minimal direction. Supports providing exceptional patient care within a highly regulated and constantly changing environment

• Previous out‑patient practice management experience preferred. Previous experience in the assigned medical group preferred. Previous lead or supervisory experience in a union environment preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance or healthcare administration or related field, or equivalent combination of experience and education preferred.
• RN or LVN license & experience preferred.

Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health - one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California, Arizona and Nevada. Today, Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand…