VP Ancillary & Professional Services

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Omaha, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Ancillary and Professional Services is responsible for the planning, operations, and services provided by Ancillary and Professional division of Methodist Hospital. Assists in development of, and is responsible for carrying out goals, objectives, plans, and policies established by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Methodist Hospital, and the Board of Directors. Participates in and supports the development and implementation of the strategic goals and objectives of Methodist Hospital and Methodist Health System. The scope of responsibility includes: - Physician Contracting - Business Ventures - Pharmacy - Laboratory - Imaging - Oncology Service Line - Contract Management - Quality - Risk Management

Requirements

Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration (MPA) or related healthcare field required.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in a progressively responsible position involving broad clinical/operational responsibilities.
Minimum of 5 years supervisor and financial management experience required.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years proven experience working with physicians in healthcare environments.
Minimum of 5 to 7 years experience monitoring and communicating state and federal regulatory matters affecting health care industry.
Ability to provide leadership and direction to all assigned operational functions/staff in support of the achievement of desired operational, financial and performance standards and goals.
Ability to effectively interact with senior management, physicians, clinical staff and non-clinical staff.
Ability to interact with vendors and negotiate purchasing contract.
Knowledge of financial and budgetary processes and practices including revenue, expense and capital expenditures, strategic financial planning and financial accountability.
Ability to perform fair market value assessments evaluating compensation and productivity of physician practices.
Ability to enforce governmental and organizational standards, procedures, regulations and initiate enforcement/corrective action to meet requirements.
Ability to use critical and analytical thinking skills to manage problems, streamline processes, utilize innovative and creative approaches to resolve issues and formulate effective strategies consistent with work operations and the goals/mission/values of the organization.
Ability to create and support a work environment that embraces and appreciates diversity.
Ability to express and present ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience in both oral and written formats.
Ability to process and manage confidential information with discretion and according to security and HIPAA protocols.
Ability to establish performance standards, appraise staff accomplishments and needs for improvement, and take action to reward, counsel, develop or promote/terminate employees as appropriate.
Ability to build and maintain employee, patient and physician satisfaction through collaboration, communication and consistent service.
Skill in developing partnerships and collaborating across community organizations.
Skill in program development, management and evaluation.
Ability to articulate and lead the necessary changes needed at the operational level in response to the ever-changing health care environment.
Analyzes existing and new business processes and procedures and makes recommendations to improve or grow.

Responsibilities

Plans and makes available resources needed to provide excellent patient care in accordance with the scope of services and plan for patient care for the above mentioned services.
Development, implementation and coordination of patient care services in the areas of responsibility and other business relationships of mutual patient interest.
Coordinates and integrates care and services with the leadership and collaboration of Methodist Hospital and Methodist Health System (MHS).
In collaboration with the Medical Staff, physician leadership, and Methodist Hospital/Methodist Women's Hospital, participates in the development and implementation of excellent medical practices, evidence based standards, patient care programs, and protocols to ensure safe patient care.
Responsible for the negotiation and management of administrative services agreements with physicians to provide clinical oversight of hospital services. Ensures a consistent, and timely process is adhered to for compliance.
Performs fair market value assessments on administrative service agreements on a routine, and timely basis.
Ensures patient care, hospital services and the conduct of staff are in compliance with all regulations governing health care delivery and the rules of accrediting bodies by continually monitoring operations and proposing changes when needed.
Serves as the Vice President representative on various committees, and ensures the information is shared with other Vice President leaders to ensure appropriate action is taken as necessary. Examples include: EOCC, High-Level Disinfection Committee, etc..
Serves as Chairman of the Radiation Safety Committee.
Monitors clinical and service related quality by active participation in the hospital/clinic wide Performance Improvement process. Implements and maintains ongoing measures to assess the quality of care, patient satisfaction and resource utilization.
In collaboration with the leadership team, facilitates the development of an annual budget forecasting revenue, expenses and capital expenditures. Responsible for monitoring the day to day performance of actual income/expenses to budget, developing action plans to address variances, and reporting such to the President and CEO of Methodist Hospital. Duties also include ongoing management of financial statements and accounts receivable as related to areas of responsibility and other physician based business relationships.
As a member of the senior leadership team of Methodist Hospital, provide regular input into the planning and allocation of resources, program development, strategic planning and fiscal stewardship. Takes responsibility for supporting and furthering the goals and objectives of the organization to the staff and physicians in area of responsibility. Demonstrates the skills and behaviors of a successful leader to support a culture of service excellence, employee ownership and pride, and a commitment to safety. Motivating, influencing and setting/communicating expectations. Developing strategy for the future of the organization. Empowering staff members by sharing information. Engaging employees in the business of the organization. Supporting a culture of open and honest communication and collaboration. Assigns appropriate authority to all leaders and promotes clear lines of responsibility and accountability.
Represents the organization in regional and local community organizations and activities. Attends necessary educational opportunities to keep abreast of industry and healthcare trends. Brings new education/information to the leadership team for appropriate discussion and education.
Responsible for the physician compensation model/plan for hospital based physician services and clinics. Requisite knowledge of physician compensation models, physician compensation negotiations, contractual agreements to support the compensation models and continual monitoring of performance. Performs such FMV on an annual basis for each specialty in a timely manner. Leads the tri-annual fair market analysis process performed by a third party. Compliance with all state and federal laws. Monitoring of all regulations and legislation regarding legal structure compliance.
Responsible for the creation, assessment and negotiation of business relationships, ventures and new lines of businesses by initiating feasibility studies, research, projections and other analysis to assist the organization in decision making. Actively represents Methodist Hospital as a partner in business relationships and manages such services provided to mutual patients to ensure the highest quality, safety and compliance with all hospital/system policies and practices. Development of a successful entrance and exit strategy associated with new business relationships.
Works collaboratively across the System to further "systemness" to create synergies, improve patient care, and reduce cost. Creates open, and maintains routine communication with leadership across the System to maximize the opportunities available to MHS.
Other duties as assigned.