VP, Operations

Methodist Health System • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Your Job: Job Purpose: Within the Support, Clinical and Allied Health Services Division, is responsible for setting objectives, planning, staffing and directing activities of assigned departments/areas of responsibility; i.e. Environmental Services, Pharmacy, Lab, Cardiovascular, Radiology, Respiratory, Physical Medicine, Materials Management, Nutrition and Food Services, Security and Public Safety, Project Management, Facilities Management and Transport. Your Job Requirements: Education MHA/MBA/MS in hospital administration, healthcare administration or specialty field within areas of responsibility or equivalent education/experience preferred.

Requirements

• MHA/MBA/MS in hospital administration, healthcare administration or specialty field within areas of responsibility or equivalent education/experience preferred.
• Previous administrative experience in hospital administration or related specialty field preferred.

Responsibilities

• As a member of the Hospital's administrative team, participates in developing Hospital objectives, plans and policies.
• Assists in the preparation of hospital/departmental budgets and allocation of funds based upon reviews of department estimates/recommendations, familiarity with operating procedures and cost/revenue projections.
• Assumes responsibility of Administrator on-call according to rotating schedule.
• Attains all agreed to goals and objectives within specified time frames as part of the overall mission.
• Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety and specific job-related hazards.
• Collaborates with other departments to create systems and problem-solve ongoing issues that affect departmental/organizational goals and/or patient care delivery.
• Defines performance objectives and metrics for the department and assesses the level of competence of staff in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of regulations applicable to patient care and/or other department functions.
• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy work environment by modeling the desired behaviors and encouraging those in others.
• Demonstrates fiscal accountability for department resources and the ability to achieve outcomes within allocated resources.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate the hospital's mission, vision and values, as well as departmental goals, to all staff.
• Demonstrates the ability to cope with and manage change and to help others do the same.
• Effectively communicates departmental, divisional organizational and industrial information to staff.
• Ensures departments/areas comply with regulatory requirements.
• Ensures the efficient, economic and quality performance of assigned departments/areas of responsibility to support or provide quality healthcare services.
• Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.
• Incorporates quality improvement data and/or patient satisfaction data into departmental goals.
• Interprets Hospital and department policies and procedures to support, clinical and nursing departments as is appropriate.
• Investigates new techniques, practices, equipment and products.
• Maintains professional affiliations and enhances professional growth and development to keep abreast of the latest trends in hospital administration.
• Manages Human Resource to ensure quality services and promote positive employee relations.
• Participates in hospital/medical staff committee meetings as required.
• Participates on the Hospital administrative team.
• Performs other related administrative/Managerial or technical duties as required/directed.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a division team inter and intra departmentally to facilitate the division's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Provides and maintains effective communications with medical staff, the community and all levels of supervision and staff.
• Provides consultation, counsel and guidance to key personnel; e.g., supervisors, coordinators, clinical and non-clinical Directors.
• Provides leadership and guidance to other leaders and staff in goal-setting, problem-solving, resource management, and outcome achievement.
• Responsible for division's operational excellence; ensures division delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and professional standards.
• Responsible for fiscal management of division and ensures proper utilization of organization's financial resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive