Located in Cumberland, MD - UPMC Western Maryland is full of opportunities for those looking to take the next step in their career! We are currently hiring a Practice Manager to support our Primary Care Offices. This is a Monday - Friday, dayshift position. Previous practice management experience is highly preferred. _*The candidate will be placed in the appropriate job title on the career ladder based on education/experience. Pay rates shown are for the Sr. Practice Manager job title._ The Practice Manager will oversee all operational aspects of the practice sites to ensure quality patient care. **Responsibilities:** + Ensure appropriate and high quality staffing through the strategic placement of office coordinators, office and practice managers. + Supervise and oversee practice budgets. + Develop and maintain a patient-centric culture, centered around patient arrival and follow up activities in line with the consumerism initiatives, if applicable. + Serve as liaison to various UPMC departments and resources. + Serve as liaison for renovations, construction, and building utilization with UPMC and outside construction services. + Develop strategic plans for practices. + Monitor practice operations to identify areas for improvement, expansion of services, and potential new market areas. + Ensure compliance with all UPMC policies and procedures. + Communicate effectively with staff, physicians, and peers through oral and written communications. + Assist in the due diligence, practice valuations, contract negotiations, and staffing as required. + Assist in physician relations as necessary. + Maintain knowledge initiatives as it relates to the operation of the practices. + Oversee and assist in the recruitment of staff and new practices. + Review and evaluate the effectiveness of current procedures and plans with the Office/Practice Manager and Physician to develop and implement new, more efficient systems and procedures as required to improve office operations. + Monitor and meet practice specific benchmarks inclusive of point of service and scheduling (inclusive of template management for timely patient access), if applicable. Bachelor's Degree + 3 years of management experience w/ 1 year of healthcare experience OR Associate's Degree + 3 years of healthcare experience and 3 years of management experience OR High School Diploma + 5 years of healthcare experience and 5 years of management experience. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**