Chief Operating Officer

HCA Healthcare • Augusta, GA

270d

About The Position

The role of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) assumes line responsibility and authority for the administrative direction, evaluation, and coordination of the functions and activities of assigned departments within the hospital organization to ensure operation objectives and results are in accord with overall hospital needs. In the absence of the hospital CEO and/or as assigned, represents the CEO in the coordination of entire portions of the hospital organization, speaking and acting within the scope of objectives set forth in the practice and/or policy of the hospital.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field required.
• 3+ years of experience in progressive acute care management and refined management skills as a COO or through a COO development program or similar executive level experience required.

Responsibilities

• Function at an executive level in an active leadership role with the hospital's governing body, medical staff leadership, hospital senior leadership and management team.
• Directly responsible for the improvement of the hospitals facilities in assigned areas, including construction or renovation of structures and the purchasing of new equipment.
• Responsible for department leaders in establishing a measure of performance, increase productivity, quality improvement, cost controls and efficient utilization of facilities.
• Ensure the consistent and effective execution of key systems and processes that make effective use of organizational resources.
• Lead a team or unit to enhance product or service quality; driving the business toward enhanced product or service quality.
• Create a work environment in which employees are committed to their organization and feel pride and job ownership.
• Build strategic alliances and partnerships within the organization to collaboratively execute business strategies.
• Create an environment in which products and processes are designed to ensure customer satisfaction; effectively incorporating customer perspectives in all business activities.
• Contribute to the development of the organization's strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organization.
• Promote consistent positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree