Director, Physician Clinics at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus Topeka, KS

Director, Physician Clinics

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, Topeka, KS

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Responsible for all aspects of operational efficiency for employed physician clinics to ensure high quality patient care and maximized fiscal benefit to the health center. Reports to VP of Clinic Operations.

• Establish and maintain budgetary standards and guidelines to ensure effective fiscal management of all employed physician clinics.
• Develop and implement methods that enhance productivity and control staffing, coordinate with leadership regarding addition of new potential revenue sources, and make on‑going adjustments to financial operations to ensure that operating targets are defined and within the overall operation budget.
• Establish and maintain quality standards for all clinics to ensure a high standard of patient care.
• Coordinate the activities of the clinic management and quality assurance nurse on all regulatory compliance issues, including OSHA and JCAHO.
• Work with providers and coding auditors to ensure appropriate charting for patient visits, regularly monitor and analyze clinical/practice operations data, and identify risk management issues by promptly investigating problems and complaints to improve the department overall.
• Establish leadership goals and objectives for clinic leadership members to ensure positive direction and growth for employed clinics.
• Coordinate with clinic managers on growth opportunities, complete performance appraisals for employees, and work with physician leadership entities to identify and work toward clinical goals.
• Assume overall responsibility for operational management of employed provider offices by working with immediate supervisor in support of operational initiatives, actively supporting the Organizational Responsibility Program (ORP), and monitoring clinic operations to determine opportunities for improvement in patient services and business functions.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; a graduate degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in direct outpatient operations.