Interim Practice Manager - Anesthesia Services

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Are you an experienced Ambulatory Practice Manager looking for an exciting interim assignment? Join FirstChoice - Trinity Health's Internal Resource Pool as an Interim Leader and take your expertise on the road!

FirstChoice Leaders fill vital interim leadership roles across our nationwide healthcare system, providing support where it's needed most. LOCATION: Samaritan Hospital, Troy, New York START: ASAP WEEKS: 13 HOURS: 40 Gross Weekly Rate: $2080.00 plus paid travel ***Non-Benefited Position*** The Practice Manager for the department of Anesthesia is responsible for the operational, financial, and administrative management of the anesthesia department which supports all surgical and procedural areas across Samaritan Hospital.

This role ensures efficient staffing, regulatory compliance, and high-quality patient care through collaboration with our anesthesia providers, surgical teams, and hospital leadership. The Practice Manager will oversee day-to-day department operations including: maintenance of monthly staffing schedule (daytime and call coverage) to ensure appropriate coverage of surgical and procedural areas; payroll and human resource functions; and supports in the recruitment and onboarding of anesthesia providers.

The Practice Manager will perform all job functions in a courteous and professional manner consistent with the St. Peter’s Health Partner’s mission and core values.

Responsibilities: Operational Management Oversee daily operations of anesthesia services, including scheduling, coverage and workflow optimization; ability to strategize and flex staffing in real-time to ensure full coverage of anesthetizing sites. Must coordinate and communicate schedule changes to stakeholders in real-time (providers; operational leaders; etc.).

Responsible for payroll. Assumes support for the management of human, fiscal, material, and facility resources.

Coordinates with OR and procedural leadership to align anesthesia staffing with surgical and procedural case volumes. Manages / supports anesthesia provider onboarding, credentialing, and orientation process.

Work closely with the medical staff credentialing & payer credentialing departments to ensure timely submission of applications and documents. Leadership & Collaboration: Serve as a liaison between anesthesia providers, surgical teams, nursing, and hospital administration.

Facilitates regular communication and feedback loops to address concerns and improve service delivery. Lead initiatives to enhance provider engagement, retention, and professional development.

Financial Oversight: Work closely with Revenue Integrity to review Anesthesia billing and chart errors and ensure corrections are complete timely. Facilitate monthly meetings with billing company to ensure KPIs are achieved and assist with any internal barriers to billing & collections.

Compliance and Quality: Ensure compliance with CMS, Joint Commission and other state regulatory bodies related to anesthesia services. Maintains up to date departmental policies and procedures in collaboration with clinical and operational leadership to ensure accuracy and alignment.

Responsible for the measurement and tracking of quality indicators. Required Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ management experience in the medical field, preferably in perioperative or anesthesia services.

Experience with EMR Systems (Epic). Proficiency with Microsoft Office; intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel preferred.

Strong attention to detail and organization. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Ability to work independently, yet function collaboratively within a team.

Education: Associates degree required. Ability to lift 20 lbs.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states.

Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

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