Office Manager in New Lenox, Illinois at DataDeletionTarget

Definition of GI Partners of Illinois’ Business:

Multiple gastroenterology practices have united to form one of the largest gastroenterology specialty groups in the state, with many more groups committed to joining us in the near future. In partnering with the top gastroenterologists in the area, we have achieved our goal of providing the best possible care for our patients, in the most compassionate cost-effective manner.

GI Partners headquarters is based in Libertyville, IL and there are 15 practice locations throughout the Chicagoland area including approximately 240+ employees. Further information is available on the Company’s website at www.gipartnersofil.com.

Location:

Oak Lawn and New Lenox

Oak Lawn Location: 9921 Southwest Highway

Oak Lawn, IL 60453

New Lenox Location: 678 Cedar Crossing Drive

New Lenox, IL 60451

Position Summary:

• Oversees daily office operations and delegates authority to assigned supervisors.
• Assists supervisors in developing and implementing short- and long-term work plans and objectives for clerical functions.
• Assists supervisors in understanding/implementing clinic policies and procedures.
• Develops guidelines for prioritizing work activities, evaluating effectiveness, and modifying activities as necessary. Ensures that the office is staffed appropriately.
• Assists in the recruiting, hiring, orientation, development, and evaluation of clerical staff.
• Establishes and maintains an efficient and responsive patient flow system.
• Oversees and approves office supply inventory, ensures that mail is opened and processed, and offices are opened and closed according to procedures.
• Supports and upholds established policies, procedures, objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control, and codes and requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.

Experience, Competencies, and Education:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably with coursework in health care administration.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of administrative experience, including one year of management experience in health care.
• Must have experience managing a total of 10+ employees.

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of medical practices, terminology, and reimbursement policies.

Skills:

• Skill in planning, organizing, delegating, and supervising.
• Skill in evaluating the effectiveness of existing methods and procedures.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.

Abilities:

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to set priorities among multiple requests.
• Ability to interact with patients, medical and administrative staff, and the public effectively.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands described here 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.

• Light physical effort equal to frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of periods of standing and bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.