Director, Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This job assumes responsibility for strategic planning, direction and overall accountability for the Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center, part of the Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center. The Director independently makes decisions that could seriously affect the overall division and/or the organization's financial objectives, performance objectives and strategic results. They develop and are accountable for the budget for the department or multiple functional areas and work in partnership with pre-service, corporate revenue integrity and others to ensure proper financial clearance of all patients. Ochsner Health is the leading not-for-profit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 46 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers. For 12 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Ochsner as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana. Ochsner Children’s has been recognized as the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for three consecutive years. Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through a combination of standard-setting expertise, quality and connection not found anywhere else in the region. In 2023, Ochsner Health cared for more than 1.5 million people from every state in the nation and 65 countries. Ochsner’s workforce includes more than 38,000 dedicated team members and over 4,700 employed and affiliated physicians.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
High School diploma with 9 years related health care experience including 3 years of supervision or management experience OR Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related healthcare experience including 2 years of supervision or management experience.
Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Financial acumen in order to manage within a budget and understand financial statements sufficient to analyze trends and make recommendations.
Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g., more than 8 hours a day).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Business Administration or related field
Experience in an ambulatory setting

Responsibilities

Strives to continuously improve all aspects of the business operation through quality improvement initiatives.
Assumes responsibility for the determination of appropriate staffing levels and the interviewing, hiring, and performance review of employees.
Supports division goals to provide cutting edge services to meet the organization’s mission and goals.
Effectively manages budget(s) and continually monitors key cost areas.
Recommends to Senior Management long-range plans which support the mission.
Develops and revises organizational structures to meet functional needs and ensures communication, reporting, and incentives align people and processes.
Performs other related duties as required.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
Assumes responsibility for strategic planning, direction and overall accountability for the Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center, part of the Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Independently makes decisions that could seriously affect the overall division and/or the organization's financial objectives, performance objectives and strategic results.
Develops and is accountable for budget for department or multiple functional areas.
Works in partnership with pre-service, corporate revenue integrity and others to ensure proper financial clearance of all patients.