Chief Operating Officer

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc.•Hutchinson, KS

About The Position

Has ultimate responsibility for ongoing business operations within the Healthcare System. Reporting to the President/CEO, the COO is a key member of the Health System Executive Team and partners closely with both clinical and non-clinical leaders to provide ongoing operational and strategic leadership across the organization. Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Develops the organization's short- and long-term goals and strategies and ensures that business processes and operational controls are in place to support those goals and strategies. Evaluates existing processes across multiple functional areas and develops efficiencies and performance improvements. Tracks and reports on operating results to ensure consistent growth and progress towards achieving organizational goals. In collaboration with Finance, establishes and maintains operating budgets, ensuring operational accountability. Oversees the physical plant and construction projects. Aligns organizational goals, strategies, and objectives with patient quality outcomes. Cultivates strong relationships between affiliate health system organizations and ensures alignment across multiple functions. Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values. Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI). Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public. General Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned. People Management Responsibilities: Does this position have people management responsibilities?: 🗷 Yes ☐No “Yes” indicates that this position entails overseeing and guiding team members, encompassing employment decisions and/or suggestions, as well as conducting formal performance assessments. "No" indicates that this position does not involve managing team members.

Requirements

Significant experience as a vice president or above in a financially successful healthcare organization (for profit or not-for-profit)
Proven history of transformational leadership driving turnaround performance on a timetable in a health system of at least $100 million
Previous work in strategy, business development and/or a clinical role
Masters degree in a related field
Demonstrated skills in leadership, management, financial planning, quality improvement and service delivery.
Knowledge of health system programs, policies, procedures.
Knowledge of TJC (The Joint Commission) standards.
Ability to maintain knowledge of changes in legislation affecting health system practices.
Information systems capabilities and an appreciation for the data which will be required to make meaningful management decisions.
Negotiation and financial analysis skills.
Strong customer service philosophy.
The ability to work with physicians, staff and professionals in multiple settings and locations and to promote diversity in the workplace.
Leadership, communication, collaboration, flexibility, decisiveness, and visibility.
Light Work: Occasionally exerting up to 25 lbs - frequently exerting up to 10 lbs. 11-25% of the day may be standing or walking.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a highly matrixed organization and integrated delivery system
Terminal degree in Health/Hospital Administration, Public Health, or Business Administration, or related field
Significant experience in a health care setting
Experience with mergers & acquisitions, compliance, and human resources

Responsibilities

Develops the organization's short- and long-term goals and strategies and ensures that business processes and operational controls are in place to support those goals and strategies.
Evaluates existing processes across multiple functional areas and develops efficiencies and performance improvements.
Tracks and reports on operating results to ensure consistent growth and progress towards achieving organizational goals.
In collaboration with Finance, establishes and maintains operating budgets, ensuring operational accountability.
Oversees the physical plant and construction projects.
Aligns organizational goals, strategies, and objectives with patient quality outcomes.
Cultivates strong relationships between affiliate health system organizations and ensures alignment across multiple functions.
Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.
Perform other duties as assigned.