Kaiser Permanente hiring Medical Office Administrator I - Tacoma WA in Tacoma, Washington, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

DescriptionJob Summary:Manages and coordinates with Medical Operations. Directs the design and implementation of effective programs for supervisory/administrative structures; provides analytical and operational support; defines and implements new performance assessment and management systems; analyzes core care processes and develops recommendations to improve department/facility performance; and monitors individual department/facility performance and recommends action steps to address issues. Creates a culture of compliance, ethics, and integrity. Maintains knowledge of and assures departmental compliance with Kaiser Permanente's Principles of Responsibility and policies and procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Responds appropriately, including required reporting, to observed fraud or abuse.

Essential Responsibilities

• This position, knows and complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership. Ensures patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to but not limited to medications, procedures, infection prevention, fall prevention, including consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time outs. Reports safety hazards, accidents and incidents, and unsafe working conditions promptly.
• Manages and coordinates the design and implementation of programs in support of department/facility care delivery and administrative operations.
• Provides leadership and support to health plan staff.
• Monitors department(s) performance along a set of key indicators, identifies early warning indicators and implements improvement programs.
• Monitors the management of key cross-department/facility projects to increase organizational efficiency.
• Plans and executes department-based budgeting and identifies priorities.
• Coordinates program resources and issues with health plan staff with medical group partners.
• Coordinates project management with other support department(s) such as IT projects, support issues.

ExperienceBasic Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) years of management experience.

Education

• Bachelors degree in health care, public or business administration, or related field OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.
• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• N/A

Additional Requirements

• Broad knowledge and understanding of health care delivery in an ambulatory setting and quality assurance issues related to all areas of health care.
• Experience developing and implementing effective programs and change initiatives.
• Ability to make decisions and set priorities based on customer need and organizational priorities.
• Highly effective interpersonal and influence skills required to develop and maintain medical staff, administrative and community relationships.
• Demonstrates ability to develop and lead a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare management experience.
• Preferred license in the state of WA as a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or other health care area related license.
• Masters Degree (MPH, MPA, MBA) or related healthcare field preferred.

Primary Location: Washington,Tacoma,Tacoma Specialty Center Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM Working Hours End: 05:00 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-WA-04|NUE|Non Union Employee Job Level: Director/Senior Director Department: Tacoma Specialty Center - Rgnl Othr_Med Svcs Admin - 1130 Pay Range: $139400 - $180290 / year The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted. Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest