Why UnityPoint Health? 

Commitment to our Team – We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. 

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 

Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 

• Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
• You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.
• We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected. 

Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 

Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org 

UnityPoint Clinics

Senior Clinica Administrator

Neurology and Infectious Disease Clinics - Methodist and Lakeview

Des Moines, IA

Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM

Full-time + benefits

The Senior Clinic Administrator is responsible for the operational performance in one or several medical office practices or departments and monitors the activities of all office operations components to ensure the clinic or department meets its objectives. Advises and seeks consent from the organization’s leadership team to coordinate and manage the activities in the clinic or department.

• Establish effective mechanisms of communication with staff, providers and patients to foster an environment of openness, trust, teamwork and staff development.
• Act as a liaison between physicians and advanced practice providers and the organization’s leadership team to achieve effective communication and optimal operational processes.
• Partnering with associate medical director on performance and talent management
• Responsible for the interview and hiring process including completion of employment forms in an accurate and timely manner and coordination of orientation and training programs for new staff members.
• Full authority over daily operations.
• Possess in–depth knowledge of and provide operational support for tasks and job functions performed in areas of responsibility, including protocols, processes, policies, and procedures.
• Provide leadership within the clinic or department setting in order to ensure effective, efficient office operations, optimizing performance and continually improving quality of care in a vastly changing health care environment.
• Responsible for financial operations of the clinic. Including accounts payable, timely and accurate preparation and submission of biweekly payroll reports, budget preparation, reviewing required reports and monthly financial statements and monitoring accounts receivable.

• Bachelor’s degree required OR a combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience – Minimum 4 year’s clinical management experience or equivalent healthcare management experience.
• Experience with and knowledge of process improvement.
• Experience in accounts receivable, to include billing, collection, ICD-9 and CPT coding.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
• Knowledge of personnel administration and patient relation principles.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.