Home Healthcare Administrator

POSITION SUMMARY:   Responsible for providing leadership, staff development, budgeting and management of key services of the  Intermittent Division home healthcare office, in accordance with organization policies and procedures and current federal and state regulations and programs as well as accreditation agency standards.  Assures that each patient receives the necessary services to attain quality patient care outcomes.  Networks within the community to drive new business opportunities.


 


POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1.  B.S. degree in Business, Management, Healthcare Administration or equivalent; MBA, a plus.


2.  Minimum three years administrative management experience in a healthcare industry. 


3.   Demonstrated experience with the Medicare benefit program in a healthcare setting required.


4.  . Basic Microsoft Office Computer Skills.


5.  Proven leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage change.


6.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


7.  Strong organizational and time management skills.


8.  Ability to Travel within office service region.


9.  Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.


10.  Ability to interact with client, family members, and employees under a variety of circumstances/conditions.


 


RESPONSIBLE TO:  Regional Director


 


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


1.   Plans, organizes and directs all office operations to ensure the provision of adequate and appropriate professional care and services.


2.  Participates in the fiscal planning, budgeting and management of office resources.


3.  Directs recruitment and retention of qualified employees to maintain appropriate staffing levels and quality services.


4.  Establishes and maintains effective communication channels within office and between offices.


5.  Ensures employees have current clinical information and current standards of practice.


6.  Maintains current knowledge of homecare regulations and communications information to staff as appropriate.


7.  Provides on-going evaluation of services and programs provided.


8.  Establishes staff development including orientation, in-service education and continuing education.


9.  Prepares required written reports for all regulatory and contracted referral sources as appropriate.


10.  Submits complete, comprehensive and timely reports as requested by Regional Director.


11.  Coordinates with other program areas and management as appropriate.


12.  Maintains knowledge of current trends and issues within homecare industry.


13.  Ensures appropriate service policies are developed and implemented to meet contracts and regulatory agencies.


14.  Directs the staff in performance of their duties, from admission to discharge of clients.


15.  Assures appropriate staff supervision including on-call services.


16.  Participates on a rotational basis in the administrative on-call function.


17.  Ensures the accuracy of public information materials and activities.


18.  Appoints a similarly qualified alternate to be available at all times during operating hours in the absence of the Administrator.


19.  Plans and conducts the quarterly Utilization Review/Professional Advisory Board meetings.


20.  Markets and maintain relationships with healthcare providers in community to promote business.


21.  Directs sales/marketing team to meet budgetary goals.


22.  Establishes and implements processes and goals to grow new business.


23.  Responsible for meeting/exceeding budget and financial goals.


24.  Participates in negotiation of contracts with referral sources, third party payors and government agencies.


25.  Administers client satisfaction program and reporting of incidences to appropriate agencies.


26.  Works with the Privacy Official to develop sound privacy and security practices


27.  Perform other duties as assigned.


28.  Implementing Governing Board directives and organizational policy and procedure


29.  Comply with applicable laws and regulation


30.  Performance evaluations on subordinate staff in accordance with policy


31.  Directs and monitors organizational PI activities


32.  Represents the organization to other groups, organizations and the general public


33.  Inform the Governing Board and staff of current organization, community and industry trends
 
GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES


1.  Maintains complete confidentiality of personnel and financial information to which you are privilege.


2.  Actively contributes to the general well being of our working environment with a positive and constructive approach to our customers, fellow employees and tasks at hand


3.  Acknowledges, understands and complies with the Compliance Program


4.  Directs and controls assigned operations and information to maintain sound privacy and security practices and prevent privacy or security breaches.  If a breach occurs, takes corrective action.


 
Receipt and acknowledgment


I acknowledge and understand that


Ø  Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind, and that my employment is at-will.


Ø  The job description provides a general summary of the position in which I am employed, that the contents of this job description are job requirements and, at this time, I know of no limitations which would prevent me from performing these functions with or without accommodation.  I further understand that it is my responsibility to inform my supervisor at any time that I m unable to perform these functions.


Ø  Job duties, tasks, work hours and work requirements may be changed at any time.


Ø  Acceptable job performance includes completion of the job responsibilities, as well as compliance with the policies and procedures, rules and regulations.