Operations Director-General Surg., Colorectal Surg., Trauma, Transplant, Surg. Onc., Neuro.

The Iowa Clinic, P.C.•West Des Moines, IA

40d

About The Position

Looking for a career where you love what you do and who you do it with? You're in the right place. Healthcare here is different - we're locally owned and led by our physicians, and all decisions are always made right here in Central Iowa. By working at The Iowa Clinic, you'll get to make a difference while seeing a difference in our workplace. Because as one clinic dedicated to exceptional care, we're committed to exceeding expectations, showing compassion, and collaborating to provide the kind of care most of us got into this business to deliver in the first place. Think you've got what it takes to join our TIC team? Keep reading… A day in the life of an Operations Director for General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Trauma, Transplant, Surgical Oncology, and Neurosurgery o Work closely with clinic and organizational leadership, to achieve regulatory compliance and meet organizational goals. o Responsibility for program/service planning and development, financial performance, technical management, strategic planning and execution, process improvement, service excellence and patient satisfaction, o Ensure that the operations of all departments/clinics within the service line reflect the mission and values of the organization. o This position requires high level communication and customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with physicians, staff, clinic leaders, colleagues, patients, and others.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business or health care related field required.
3-5 years of supervisory experience required.
Working knowledge of CPT coding, budgeting, staffing, clinic workflow, word processing and spreadsheet computer software programs required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the physicians, assumes overall accountability for maintaining high-quality, cost-effective services within budgetary guidelines.
Develops annual operating and capital budgets, authorizes expenditures and monitors financial performance. Takes corrective action when appropriate to maintain control of financial resources.
Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a departments or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, growth opportunities, increase efficiency or policy change.
Directs the collection of data using various data collection.
Prepare activity reports to inform management of the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives
Establish objectives and evaluative or operational criteria for units they manage.
Participates in strategic and long-range planning for each department/specialty.
Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical and other personal in compliance with Human Resources policies and procedures.
Approves, or oversees approving of, employee worked hours and forwards employee and physician payroll information to Human Resources for processing
Direct or conduct recruitment, interviewing, hiring and training of personnel.
Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space and equipment availability. Monitor the use of staff to ensure effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment, and services.
Consistently interprets, applies and follows Human Resource and Service Line policies and procedures.
Assumes accountability for enhancing own knowledge through professional associations, journals, workshops, in-services, etc. to pro-actively keep updated on potential issues affecting the Service Line. Maintains awareness of applicable laws and/or regulations and remains current on changes. Recognizes implications of applicable laws and/or regulations to the Service Line and implements or recommends courses of action to ensure
Promotes a positive, professional image of the Service Line and The Iowa Clinic both internally and externally.
Promotes positive interpersonal relations and serves as a role model with all personnel.
Maintains awareness of own safety in carrying out duties and responsibilities. Adheres to universal precautions and infection control policies and procedures.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient and corporate/physician financial information. Uses discretion in patient interactions.
Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for the facility or medical unit.
Manage change in health care delivery systems, such as work restructuring, technological innovations that shifts in the focus of care.
Assist in planning and implementation of key organizational strategic initiatives.
Regularly attends Operations meetings and other meetings as applicable.
Works in teams as well as coordinates and facilitates teams.