Hi, I’m
JOSHUA C. SMITH
Springfield,OH
Summary
Healthcare administrator with proven history of practice development, physician recruitment, and organization growth. Adapts quickly to new and changing environments. Strong communication skills. Natural capacity to lead and contribute to company development. High standard for work ethic and proven success in developing a successful company culture.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Springfield Orthopedic and Sports Medicine InstituteSpringfield, OH
Practice Administrator
03.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Consulted with investors to develop business strategy and implement strategic initiatives for 5 million dollar organization
- Was responsible for provider recruitment which included addition of spine services to the group
- Served as practice liaison to outside organizations and served as a local hospital orthopaedic service line consultant
- Renegotiated payor contracts to improve practice revenue
- Negotiated multiple agreements with local hospital entities which included Gain-sharing, Income Guarantees, and Co-Management arrangements collectively exceeding 2 million dollars in revenue.
- Coordinated financial operations, budgeting, accounting, expenses and financial reporting tasks
Group Management ServicesColumbus, OH
Sales Associate
10.2012 - 05.2013
Job overview
- Worked for Group Management Services, the largest Ohio based Professional Employer Organization (PEO)
- Worked with business owners to reduce overall operating costs and cut expenses
- Assisted Ohio based companies in evaluating Human Resources, Payroll, Risk Management and Benefits
- Met with Business Owners and evaluated prospective companies regarding client services
- Created client leads by placing outgoing calls to area businesses and communicated with clients to generate local business referrals
- Reviewed prospect findings and created proposals based on company evaluation
Springfield GastroenterologySpringfield, OH
Practice Manager
02.2010 - 10.2012
Job overview
- Managed single physician office for busy gastroenterology practice
- Responsibilities include payroll, scheduling, daily management, record keeping, hiring, employee development and billing management
- Was brought in by a consulting agency to get the practice back on track
- Restructured the billing department and worked closely with personnel to improve practice revenue
- Brought days in A/R down and helped set-up billing for a physician owned ASC
- Successfully hired and developed new personal to strengthen practice and patient relations
- Conducted marketing endeavor to expand practice and patient base
- Created employee handbook and was responsible for structuring an office policy manual
- Reviewed and negotiated Provider Contracts
Mercy Surgery Center, Springfield Regional Outpatient CenterSpringfield, OH
Materials Manager
04.2009 - 02.2010
Job overview
- Arranged for transfer of materials to meet surgery schedules
- Managed equipment, inventory, purchasing, and contracts for the facility
- Interfaced with Department Managers to ensure accurate recording of material purchases in the financial accounting and inventory systems
- Managed and negotiated contractual agreements
- Facilitated transfer of remaining contracts to new ownership group, negotiated the elimination of termination penalties, and assisted with the evaluation and sale of ASC assets and assets
Chalmers P. Wylie Medical CenterColumbus, OH
Supply Technician
05.2008 - 04.2009
United Parcel ServiceColumbus, OH
New-Hire Orientation Facilitator/Trainer
01.2004 - 01.2007
Education
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH
MBA from Healthcare Management
10.2024
Capital University, Columbus, OH
Bachelor of Science from Political Science And Government
04.2009
Skills
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Workflow Management
- Financial Operations Oversight
- Operating Plans Development
- Interdepartmental Functions Coordination
- Process Implementation
- Policy and Program Development
- Employee Training Program
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Data Analysis
- Budget Development
- Physician Recruitment
- Managing Medical Practices
- Strategic Business Planning
Affiliations
- New and Young Executive Committee Committee Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Executives (AAOE) 2022-2023, 2023-2024
- Membership Committee, Ohio State Medical Association, 2023-2024
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Executives (AAOE) 2016 - Present
- Professional Association of Health Care Office Management (PAHCOM) 2016 - Present
- Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA) 2016 - Present
Timeline
Practice Administrator
Springfield Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute
03.2015 - Current
Sales Associate
Group Management Services
10.2012 - 05.2013
Practice Manager
Springfield Gastroenterology
02.2010 - 10.2012
Materials Manager
Mercy Surgery Center, Springfield Regional Outpatient Center
04.2009 - 02.2010
Supply Technician
Chalmers P. Wylie Medical Center
05.2008 - 04.2009
New-Hire Orientation Facilitator/Trainer
United Parcel Service
01.2004 - 01.2007
Youngstown State University
MBA from Healthcare Management
Capital University
Bachelor of Science from Political Science And Government
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