Outpatient Care Manager

Our client, a leader in healthcare, is seeking a contract Outpatient Care Manager. This is an onsite role in Modesto, CA.

Contract duration: 4 months (w/extensions)

Job Description:

Non RN Manager Manages or assists in managing one or more unit providing ambulatory services. Ensures staff provides high quality, accessible, cost effective care, and patient focused services to members across the continuums, which comply with local, state, and federal requirements. Develops and maintains budgets and on-going staff development.

Experience Required:

Minimum one (1) year of experience in a health care setting.

Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills.

Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Experience Preferred:

Minimum three (3) years of supervisory or lead experience.

Minimum three (3) years of experience in an outpatient care setting.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required

Daily Responsibilities:

The primary job duties this position is responsible for achieving are listed in order of importance.

Manages or assists in managing the operations of one or more units in an outpatient facility.

Ensures Assistants and staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements.

Collaborates with physicians and other health care providers in establishing, implementing, and maintaining patient care and quality service standards to meet members and internal clients expectations.

Acts as patient advocate resolving patient care issues.

Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care.

Develops and monitors budgets and resource allocations.

Monitors financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care/service.

Determines the appropriate staff mix for department and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff.

Provides on going staff development.

Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policies and procedures which support the organizations goals and business objectives and ensures they are met.

Collaborates with Physician Team Leader and Department Chief in developing the level of patient services and the day-to-day operations of the department.

Manages and resolves human resource, labor relations, employee and department safety, and risk management issues.