Director, Radiation Oncology Services

Astera•Monroe Township, NJ

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Astera Cancer Care has an opportunity for a motivated candidate to work in a leadership position with a premier Radiation Oncology practice as Director of Radiation Oncology Services. This position is responsible for managing the operations of a free-standing radiation oncology center as well as practice management for a large private radiation oncology group. Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, hospital administrators, clinical and operational staff. Ability to manage projects from conception to successful implementation. Strong knowledge of revenue cycle and coding required. Oversite of financial aspects of the practice including revenue, compliance and scheduling of physicians and staff. Strong customer service and operational skills to manage staff in a busy freestanding center, creating an environment that supports growth while providing quality service to patients, physicians and center staff. Candidate will provide management guidance for a large radiation oncology physician practice as well as run daily operations of a freestanding radiation oncology clinic. Candidates must have the ability to work collaboratively with physicians, hospital administrators, clinical and operational staff. Robust knowledge of revenue cycle and coding required. Oversight of financial aspects of the practice including revenue, compliance and scheduling of physicians and staff. Strong customer service and operational skills to manage and coordinate all activities as directed by the management committee, providing quality service to patients, physicians and center staff. Astera is here to help patients overcome cancer and blood diseases, and improve their quality of life. We’re on a mission to transform cancer care and the care and management of blood disorders with patient-focused, research-based treatment, guided by compassion. To fulfill our mission, we’ve built a cancer care team that is: Diverse Talented Experienced Highly trained Deeply committed. We are: Medical Oncologists Radiation Oncologists Hematologists Infusion Specialists Nurse Practitioners Nurses Pharmacists Pharmacy Technicians Medical Assistants Billing Experts Support Staff. Each member of our team is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care and support to all of our cancer and hematology patients.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of revenue cycle and coding
Strong customer service and operational skills
Radiation Oncology Clinical experience
Managerial experience in a healthcare facility
BA Business Administration

Nice To Haves

MA Public Health or MBA
RN or RTT license

Responsibilities

Managing the operations of a free-standing radiation oncology center
Practice management for a large private radiation oncology group
Work collaboratively with physicians, hospital administrators, clinical and operational staff
Manage projects from conception to successful implementation
Oversite of financial aspects of the practice including revenue, compliance and scheduling of physicians and staff
Manage staff in a busy freestanding center, creating an environment that supports growth while providing quality service to patients, physicians and center staff
Provide management guidance for a large radiation oncology physician practice
Run daily operations of a freestanding radiation oncology clinic
Manage and coordinate all activities as directed by the management committee
Proactively plans, coordinates, and manages the center operations, staff, and procurement
Effectively coordinates center activities
Reviews and evaluates cost systems, data collection, and medical records coding and documentation procedures to assure appropriate reimbursement and collections for patient services and proper recording of relevant patient treatment/payment information
Prepares reports, documents, and statistical surveys pertaining to the center
Continually analyzes financial, statistical and referral data to identify unusual operating or referral trends and areas for improvement
Recommends the need for new facilities, space and replacement or modification of existing equipment
Maintains working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to center operations meeting all regulatory requirements while maintaining best practices
Responsible for the policies and procedures of the Center, implements new or improved procedures when appropriate
Meets regularly with the Medical Director and consults with physicians and physicists on a continuing basis to ensure that all departmental clinical functions run smoothly, to ensure that the department is equipped with all necessary assets to provide optimal patient care in a supportive environment
Actively works with the physician billing services assuring practice meets current requirements
Champions fiscal processes which support sound use of center resources
Responsible for procurement of supplies
Works closely with account payable department staff to assure invoices are processed per group policy
Promotes staff development through education, performance evaluation and identification of goals to enhance growth
Conducts staff meetings at appropriate intervals to exchange information and promote dialogue
Responsibility in the recruitment, interview, selection, and retention of qualified personnel
Hires, evaluates, promotes, and dismisses all technical and clerical staff or mentors to satisfactory levels
Works directly with the physician staff to ensure proper Quality of Care is delivered to the patient
Participate in meetings and/or seminars on a regular basis to maintain personal and professional growth
Responsible for the overall quality and patient process improvement reviews
Establish quality assurance programs; leads Quality Council meeting, infection control, radiation safety and patient safety
Participates in activities
Assures compliance with federal, state and industry best practice guidelines
Schedule all meetings for the practice including Management Committee, Weekly Group Teleconference, Partner Meetings, Grand Rounds and Ad Hoc
Participate as active member of the Management Team
Generate monthly invoices related to pertinent partner agreements, financial data collection and analysis as requested by the Management Committee
Work with managers at partner organizations in a manner that increases cohesive operations and mutual respect
Primary responsibility to provide RCM guidance and oversite to billing companies, Astera and One Oncology RCM staff
Actively participate in Astera Leadership meetings and One Oncology radiation committee meetings
Collate and present center clinical and financial statistics to the management team
Administer bank accounts as requested for business operations
Manage end-of-year recognition, referring physicians, staff and other recognition per management committee approval
Work with physicians and clinic leaders to assure clinic coverages meet or exceed professional service agreement requirements
Schedule physician vacations and coverage in QGenda according to annual goals
Assist with special projects as directed by the managing partner