BUSINESS MANAGER III – GENERAL MEDICINE

Cook County•Chicago, IL

9d•$107,166 - $126,803•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Manager III assists in directing the activities of the Department to include establishing goals, hiring, and training personnel, overseeing purchasing, and preparing work schedules, developing, and implementing new plans and procedures. The Business Manager III is responsible for preparing, administering, and controlling budgets for the department, which frequently involves supervising and approving contracts and expenditures, reviewing reports, maintaining records, and preparing correspondence. The Business Manager III helps prepare documentation to comply with various accreditation bodies.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED with eight (8) years of full-time work experience in an administrative role in a hospital or health care setting OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with Five (5) years’ full-time work experience in an administrative role in a hospital or health care setting is required (must provide official transcripts at time of interview)
One (1) year of full-time supervisory or managerial work experience is required
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
Excellent program development, management, and leadership skills
Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, and precision
Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and tasks
Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged
Ability to function autonomously and as a team member in a multidisciplinary team
Ability to perform accurate and reliable mathematical and budget estimates
Ability to tolerate exposure to unpleasant noise, odor, and temperature
Ability to maintain a high level of discretion and maintain confidentiality
Adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements, including Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred

Responsibilities

Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals
Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings
Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures, and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH’ systemic development and success
Discuss and develop CCH system policies and procedures
Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary
Plans, Coordinates, and directs the daily operations of the Department
Supervises and coordinates, personally and through designees, activities of clerical staff
Assists in formulating and updating departmental policies and procedures
Creates and reviews personnel reports and coordinates action to remedy deficiencies identified
Prepares budgets and performs special financial studies
Reviews and adjusts purchase requisitions, internal purchase requests and/or recommends modifications in the items requested or suppliers, as necessary
Works with the department to create, negotiate and manage any contractual agreements for services with outside institutions
Confers with top administrative officials of department to resolve personnel or policy issues
Performs special projects as assigned