Clinic Manager – Pediatrics Genetics and Genomic Medicine Full-time

Division Of Genetics And Genomic Medicine Manager

The Department of Pediatrics at WashU Medicine is seeking a manager for its Division of Genetics and Genomic Medicine. This pivotal role will oversee clinical and administrative staff while supporting patient care initiatives in collaboration with ambulatory clinic personnel and with guidance from the Clinical Director. The division supports patient care and procedures performed at St. Louis Children's Hospital and clinic locations. The successful candidate will have demonstrated management capabilities combined with deep knowledge of clinical workflows and supporting processes. Experience with patient safety and quality initiatives, data driven decision making, and effective communication skills are a must for this key role in an academic medicine environment. Exceptional professional judgement is required as is experience with daily, clinical ambulatory operations including, but not limited to, overseeing staff and physician schedules, and leveraging clinical metrics to drive improvements while tracking overall progress for the division. This position is responsible for identifying and implementing best business practices, serving as the prime communicator of division level information, and is the point of contact for the Clinical Director.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintains high levels of employee and patient satisfaction. Provides direction and assistance in resolving issues and complaints by physicians, patients, staff, and referring physician offices. Coordinates patient services, ensuring safe, quality care is provided in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Works with the division chief, ambulatory leadership and peers on annual plans to optimize the division.
• Reviews provider and staff productivity and metrics. Also monitors supplies and equipment, ordering/repairing as required to ensure the quality of care and operational standards are maintained, in a cost-effective way.
• Manages clinical, administrative, and medical assistant support staff. Duties include hiring, training, managing, mentoring, evaluating and terminating, as appropriate and in alignment with central administration partners.
• Supports clinical operations within the division, in alignment with the division to follow University and Department of Pediatrics standards. Implements and maintains office procedure manuals. Responsible for the collection and maintenance of records pertaining to the division's CQI activities and patient satisfaction data.
• Works closely with leadership to enforce policies/procedures and quality control indicators through quality assurance and risk management programs. Maintains compliance with existing policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Normal clinic and administrative office setting with some pressure caused by work deadlines.
• Position will be performed in person.

Physical Effort:

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.

Equipment:

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Demonstrated success managing varying levels of staff in an academic healthcare setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge of Epic is highly desired.

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Ambulatory Care Management, Communication, Customer Service, Front Desk Operations, Insurance Precertification, Insurance Verification, Interpersonal Communication, Medical Records Management, Microsoft Office, Organizing, Patient Services, Supervisory Management, Telephone Triage

Grade:

C13

Salary Range:

$68,100.00 – $105,500.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Accommodation:

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening:

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement:

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement:

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.