Operations Director, Regional Campus

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute•Attleboro, MA

41d•Hybrid

About The Position

In collaboration with the Senior Director of Network Operations, site Medical Director and Nurse Director, the Operations Director will oversee daily operations that support the delivery of care to hematology/oncology patients and families in a safe, efficient and effective manner while creating an environment that fosters and promotes compassion, respect, sensitivity, confidentiality, and expert-based patient care delivery. The Operations Director will formulate and implement a plan for goals for the site and participate in the Quality Assessment and Improvement Program. He/She will work closely with DFCI, and affiliate hospital leadership to establish non-clinical policies and procedures and ensure compliance of all policies and procedures in the conduct of business. Will work with DFCI-Longwood and affiliate hospital leaders to oversee service-level agreements, manage administrative affairs related to the development of new as well as existing programs and collect, provide and present operational, financial and personnel data as requested. The Operations Director will interact and collaborate with DFCI and affiliate hospital leadership on issues regarding financial reporting, sensitive and confidential information reporting and represent the site on Institutional business matters, committee assignments, task forces and focus groups. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals. This position's work location is onsite (Attleboro, MA) with up to one day per week remote. The selected candidate may only work remotely from a New England state (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI).

Requirements

Bachelors Degree required, Master's Degree preferred.
8 years of experience in a hospital clinic or oncology medical office setting.
At least 5 years of progressively responsible ambulatory care management (or similar clinical care) experience.
Previous experience managing staff.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with staff, patients, and external partners.
Strong understanding of healthcare operations, including budgeting, policy development, and regulatory compliance.
Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to manage multiple practices and affiliations with hospitals.
Demonstrated abilities in leadership and management, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making.
Demonstrated excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Proficient in computer applications (e.g., MS Office, etc.).
Strong financial acumen and proven ability to work with budgets, financial, volume, and variance reports.
Excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

Strategy/Business Development: Collaborate with the VP Network Operations, Senior Director, Network Operations, site Medical Director, and Nurse Director to create and manage a comprehensive business and marketing strategy, including physician outreach and the growth of referrals. Develop and implement annual goals for site operations; oversee the development and deployment of strategies and tactics to achieve goals. Establish and manage excellent working relationships with leaders of affiliate hospitals to enhance programs and services offered at each site. Work with affiliate hospitals to implement new services and programs, including second opinions, multidisciplinary clinics, telegenetics, and tumor boards. Collaborate with Marketing and Communications in planning new marketing initiatives or materials and outreach. Actively participate in strategic planning and operations improvement initiatives, in collaboration with site and senior leadership.
Administration/Operations: Direct the development and deployment of strategies and tactics to achieve goals for clinical operations, in collaboration with department/site leadership. Develop benchmarks, establish, and maintain reporting systems and formats for tracking purposes. Hire and onboard all new physicians and APPs, overseeing all credentialing and training. Hold regular provider, administrative and all staff meetings in collaboration with the Medical and Nurse Director. Collaborate with key physician leaders to develop site-specific growth plans. Ensure constant readiness for all regulatory agency reviews, including but not limited to the Joint Commission and the Department of Public Health. Monitor scheduling reports, identify gaps, and resolve issues with patient scheduling; recommend improvements to scheduling templates, as necessary. Serve as de facto Administrator on Call for the practice
Clinic/Patient Facing Floor Operations and Scheduling: Oversee workflow development and identify opportunities for improvement of daily operations and patient flow. Ensure day-to-day patient scheduling is done accurately and optimizes provider's clinic and infusion schedules. Work with unit co-leaders to ensure that staffing levels and resource allocation are appropriate. Ensure timely alerts to appropriate departments for problems relating to the efficient operation of the unit. Serve as the expert and super user for all IS systems. Oversee back-end management of the RTLS system (i.e., badge management) where applicable. Maximize floor visibility and availability for resolution of daily operational issues. Execute onboarding and staffing process for all administrative staff, ensuring appropriate training for clinic staff, in compliance with DFCI and regulatory standards. Oversee patient and provider flow in exam, coordinate with nursing leadership for patient flow in infusion. Determine bottlenecks in patient flow and implement processes to streamline. Recommend standards/processes that effectively and efficiently allocate resources and facilitate coordination of patient flow on the clinical floor, including resolution of day-to-day operational issues in collaboration with medical director and nurse director. Set processes and policies for exam room allocation as appropriate.
Financial: Prepare and monitor operating budgets, serving as cost center/budget manager for all site cost centers. Identify and develop capital requests. Monitor and report revenue, volume, expenses, and RVUs consistent with DFCI Institute-wide methodology, including developing and preparing reports and analyses as needed. Monitor OT and staffing levels in close collaboration with the Managers and Nurse Director. Provide ongoing variance analysis of activities and develop improvement plans, as necessary.
Quality Improvement: Continuously seek opportunities for process and quality improvement. Provide oversight on quality initiatives and certifications, patient satisfaction surveys. Educate and train staff in quality and process improvement approaches and tools. Participate in initiatives to improve the quality of patient care. Serve as a team member in analyzing and/or implementing changes within the unit to enhance operational performance, workflow, efficiency, and inter-departmental activities. Routinely review patient feedback with site leadership and adjust processes as appropriate.
Supervise staff: Hire and develop team members with the capabilities to achieve organizational goals. Define and communicate clear expectations, provide regular constructive feedback, and evaluate performance against objectives. Oversee team's compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Monitor work for efficiency, effectiveness, and quality. Mentor and coach staff, facilitating training opportunities and supporting career growth. Work with senior management and Human Resources to address performance issues, as appropriate. Promote and foster a healthy and productive work environment within the team and with groups across the Institute.