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Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

Internal Medicine Ctr-Clinic

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Support

At Banner - University Medical Group (BUMG), we’re creating a world class medical organization that brings together a leadership team committed to a physician-focused structure, while navigating the challenges of moving from a volume-based to value-based health care system.

Banner – University Medicine Internal Medicine Clinic is also a Patient Centered Medical Home Care model which is model for care provided by physicians that seek to strengthen the physician-patient relationship by replacing episodic care based on illnesses and patient complaints with coordinated care and a long-term healing relationship. Our clinic was recently awarded one of Banner’s Best of the Best awards. Among the many services offered are, routine physicals, well women exams, chronic disease management, minor in-office procedures and diabetes management including a Diabetic Program run by a dietitian and a geriatrician.

Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix provides behavioral and mental health treatment programs for adults and teens in inpatient and outpatient settings. We encourage patients and family members to be active, involved and informed. We believe families can and do heal together. We are the largest academic psychiatry residency program at our campus and there will a lot of expansion and growth within our group. We focus on research, training, patient excellence and building and sustaining a strong team and culture. Come join us and be part of cohesive and thriving team.

As an Associate Director on this team, you will be an integral part of the patient's Banner experience looking to provide each person with the best customer service and patient care, will support and provide leadership to the PFS, MAs, Physicians for both Internal Medicine and Psych. Embrace Banner values and create an environment to build trust.

+ Prior leadership role (e.g., Medical Director, Chief Resident, Section Chief)

+ Experience in clinic operations management and quality improvement

+ Knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation, and compliance (e.g., Joint Commission, ACGME)

+ Strong communication and conflict resolution skills

+ Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams

+ Experience in strategic planning and change management

+ Experience with graduate medical education and residency training programs

This is a full time (40 hours/week), exempt day shift position: Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM.

Within these clinics you have:

1. Diverse Leadership Impact Across Specialties

Gain the opportunity to lead and optimize operations in two distinct yet complementary fields, enhancing both physical and mental health services while developing a broad, high-value leadership skill set.

2. Strategic Role in Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Play a central role in fostering collaboration between behavioral and medical care teams—improving integrated care delivery, patient outcomes, and staff satisfaction in a multidisciplinary environment.

3. Career Growth in a Dynamic, High-Demand Sector

Position yourself at the forefront of healthcare management in two in-demand specialties, opening doors to advanced leadership roles and influencing system-wide quality and performance initiatives.

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics and has operations in multiple locations spanning across the Phoenix metropolitan city.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the overall leadership of employed physicians’ practices, operations and staff within a specific service line. Leadership responsibilities include oversight of business operations, strategic planning and development, and facilitating a positive image of the practices within the business community. This position serves as a resource for the organization’s employed physician practices to address clinic practice and facility issues.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Provides leadership for the organization’s medical group that contributes to the growth of the organization and positioning as a market leader with employees and the community.

2. Partners with market manager to build and maintain community partnerships and relationships to attract new customers, retain existing customers and support Banner’s desired brand positioning. Partner with Public Relations and Marketing to support location, provider and/or specialty promotion which includes responsiveness to requests for information from PR/Marketing; identifying and securing providers for media relations opportunities; and providing staff for events that drive exposure for Banner and BMG in the community.

3. Promotes high quality of service in all areas of responsibility. Supports process improvements that enhance provision of clinical services, outcomes and patient throughput. Together with the medical group leadership team and other organizational leaders, oversees an organizational structure that assures effective and efficient delivery of patient care in all areas of responsibility.

4. Fosters a culture of employee engagement and service excellence. Role models behaviors congruent with the organization’s principles and values. Establishes high performance standards for service outcomes and works with leadership team to meet standards. Matches service delivery with service expectations, managing service improvement opportunities and sets the standard for a culture of recognition and celebration.

5. Ensures that safety is a priority in design and redesign of new practices and services and allocates financial, informational and physical resources for improvement activities.

6. Focuses on partnering with other departments within the organization to improve delivery of patient care through employed physician practices, increase revenue potential and decrease costs.

7. This position serves as a leader for business health services and is responsible for developing the areas of responsibility to fit the organization’s mission, vision and values and ensure operational goals are clearly communicated and measured. This position has administrative responsibility for designated physician practices. Collaboration within an integrated healthcare system, including working with centralized system service departments, health plans, leadership teams is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a strong knowledge of business and/ or healthcare administration as normally obtained through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in business administration or health services administration. Must possess a strong knowledge and understanding of healthcare management as normally demonstrated through at least five years of healthcare management experience.

Must possess the ability to simultaneously address multiple projects, demands and issues. Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as planning, organizational and conceptual skills.

Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working at Banner Scottsdale Sports Medicine, second floor must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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