Director of Business and Clinical Affairs
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SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the leadership of the Vice President, Surgical Services, the Director of Business & Clinical Affairs will seek to challenge and re-invent traditional paradigms of management of Montefiore's operating rooms in order to improve operating results across the entire Perioperative Services line. Essential to success is the visioning of strategic goals to properly address the ever-changing needs and constraints of the community we serve. Highly effective solutions to both long standing problems and acute challenges demand intellectual nimbleness, flexibility, and resiliency.

Working closely with other perioperative leaders, this position will have the responsibility, authority, and accountability for the Strategic, Business, and Financial Operations of Perioperative Surgical Services. The Director works with surgeons, anesthesiologists, Physician Chairs for Surgical Services, and leaders of other business units at Montefiore to achieve the Business Unit s strategic, financial, operational, and clinical goals. Success is derived from an integrated service line business plan and operational metrics that align with the achievement of key regional and system strategic objectives.

Scope of responsibility includes management of complex surgical information system and budgetary responsibility of over $200M, including $120 million dollars in OTPS for five stand-alone facilities. Provide support and transition leadership for growth and strategic expansion of Perioperative program.

Supports the VP in the coordination of the Surgical Value Analysis Steering Committee and introduction of Physician preference items (PPI) within Perioperative services. Key liaison with procurement services as well as vendor relations for Operating Room. Oversight of all OR billing with charges totaling $240M in 2019. Responsible for identifying revenue enhancement and charge capture improvement opportunities and implementation. Capital budget oversight for Perioperative Services, and Perfusion Departments. Support clinical leaders in maintaining regulatory compliance.

This position will also be instrumental in driving performance metrics related to Perioperative Services operations and growth goals of Montefiore. To this regard, Director will also oversee system/process improvement development, consultation and advisory role, data analysis and reporting for the department. This role will oversee data analysis, process and performance improvement, reporting, and evaluate the processes, resources, analytics, and technology involved in this complex and dynamic area.

Director will demonstrate advanced leadership, and strong, hands-on managerial skills. The candidate will also work and act as liaison /consultant to other hospital departments (Faculty practice group surgical departments, Procurement Services, IT) to promote the delivery of quality and efficient patient care in the perioperative environment, responsible to develop and implement policies and procedures as well as business plans in the perioperative environment as required.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in hospital perioperative operations.
• Ability to understand market trends and propose strategic initiatives to optimally position Montefiore.
• Skills in hospital and acute care finance/budgeting and program development & management required.
• Personal characteristics and management style that emphasizes teamwork, communication, collegiality, flexibility, trust, and patience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in collaborating with clinicians, administrative and front-line associates, vendors.
• Ability to observe, analyze and interpret general, technical, and clinical data (verbal and written).
• Experience with development and implementation of financial models is strongly preferred.
• Experience in data analysis, statistics along with continuous process improvement experience is preferred.
• Ability to generate project plans to support implementation activities and project management experience helpful.
• Ability to represent Montefiore and the Department in a professional manner.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Project.
• Bachelor's Degree required.

Annual Salary Range: $185,000.00 to $200,000.00

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