Head and Neck Program Manager - ENT Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager is responsible for growth, planning, programming, development, for services, operations and patient experience related to the specific service including transitions of care between the inpatient and outpatient services. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Operations, the Head and Neck Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the development of the program in multiple areas. These areas include increasing the referral base through community outreach, working with the managed care team on payer relations, enhancing inpatient and outpatient team communication, collaborating with marketing and development departments, and improving family-centered care through an integrative multidisciplinary approach. The Program Manager works with the Medical Director and Director of Clinical Operations to define and achieve operational goals for the USC Head and Neck Center and satellite clinics, aligned with institutional goals for patient care, education, research, and community outreach. The PM analyzes data to increase access and growth, reduce costs, and create efficiencies within the multidisciplinary program. The PM engages in process improvement, program and system implementation, and facilitates projects with the multidisciplinary team across multiple specialties. The PM works closely with the medical staff and management team to enable the successful development, delivery, and growth of Head and Neck Center services. The PM actively works with USC Care Ambulatory leadership, department chairs, practice plan administrators, and physician leaders to organize business intelligence needs to enable improved business performance. The PM actively participates in problem-solving patient issues, business development opportunities, enhancing physician relations, and developing payer relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
3 years Experience working in a healthcare operational environment (preferably in head and neck surgery) with progressive management experience (preferably in a physician’s/ healthcare environment).
Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentations and negotiations.
Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information.
Demonstrated poise, tact, diplomacy, and good judgment.
Ability to collaborate across departmental lines, establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers.
Self-starter, self-directed and driven to excellence in all aspects of role.
Able to make decisions effectively and with appropriate stakeholder input.
Client service oriented (both internal and external).
Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
Professional mannerisms, appearance, and executive presence.
Knowledge of relevant state and federal healthcare regulations.
Working knowledge of healthcare payment models, physician practice management, revenue cycle, payer contracting, managed care models, and Accountable Care Organization structure.
Working knowledge of the business of healthcare, data analysis/synthesis, and quality improvement, regulatory and legislative issues related to service line coordination.
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) - If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration, MHA or MPH related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains a liaison relationship between the Keck Medicine of USC Ambulatory Services, Keck School of Medicine and Keck Medical Center of USC through attendance at meetings and through both written and oral communication.
Coordinates and integrates the programs services on intradepartmental, interdepartmental and hospital wide levels.
Establishes effective strategies for service line, programs, physician integration and resource utilization with the goal of increasing service line growth, efficiency, and patient and family experience.
Establishes and maintains ongoing process improvement and quality control projects which support the department, ambulatory operations, hospital operations and Keck Medicine of USC goals.
Promotes a positive customer service culture which encourages quality patient outcomes and increased patient and family satisfaction.
Enhances the image of the USC Head and Neck Center and institution.
Responsible for the seamless integration of the patient experience across the continuum of care.
Works with the Nurse Navigator to develop and foster effective collaboration between outpatient and inpatient facilities, medical staff leadership and other affiliated services to ensure an integrated approach to providing efficient, cost effective services and fulfilling the system's goals and strategic growth objectives.
Oversees and maintains standardized care plans with the head and neck multidisciplinary team including head and neck care pathways and pre-op, post-op and discharge orders.
Works with Director to maintain and oversee the coordination of patient education materials, head and neck care guide and online videos.
Tracks patient outcomes and patient and family experiences and makes needed adjustments, in collaboration with executive and physician leadership.
Complies with TJC and regulatory standards as they relate to the department.
Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety standards, DHS standards and Title 22 standards.
Establishes goals and assists with budgets to achieve optimal financial performance, patient, employee and physician satisfaction targets, policies/procedures and quality outcomes, aligned with Keck Medicine of USC pillars.
Establishes the operating budgets for the various departments and monitors performance against budgets.
Demonstrates leadership openness to change through implementation of creative programs that support achievement of strategic initiatives.
Coordinates the activities of the assigned program with other departments both within and outside the hospital; resolves problems with department heads concerning use of resources; encourages and maintains open lines of communication with and between employee groups, other medical personnel, and patients and their family members.
Ensures that all operations within the scope of the position are carried out in an ethical, responsible manner.
Collaborates with Keck Marketing team and head and neck physician leadership to develop marketing and communication tactics that support service line strategies, direction, and increase reputation in the community.
Works with marketing and strategic planning team to assess the marketplace and competitor data to increase patient volume, referrals, and increase social media presence.
Works to develop relationships with insurance companies to ensure quality of patient care which is cost-effective and timely.
Responsible for business development activities in the USC Head and Neck center including hospital collaborations, physician outreach, continuing medical education programs and community outreach.
Oversees existing and potential joint ventures or partnerships within the service line.
Ensures the implementation of strategic business plans that align with the service line’s vision, strategic plans, and goals and monitors performance.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.