Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

 

Assures that the philosophy and mission of MercyOne is represented in the operation and direction of assigned departments.  Communicates and promotes a strong commitment to this mission. 

Accountable for leading and supporting ongoing change.  

Owns medical group key results of performance for designated areas of responsibility (Personalized Care; Team Engagement; Quality; Financial Performance; and Growth). 

 Demonstrates and sets expectations of professional standards/specialty standards specific to designated areas of responsibility/oversight. 

Responsible for hiring, onboarding, evaluation, and performance monitoring of medical group colleagues in designated areas of responsibility. 

Completes annual performance evaluations, accountability conversations, and disciplinary action of colleagues.  

Ensures adequate support and provider staffing in line with organizational standards. 

Develops, implements, and adheres to all departmental/organizational policies, procedures, and standards. 

Acts as conduit to other support areas and resources helping to identify/escalate/problem solve issues in collaboration with support leadership. 

Develops, implements and periodically reviews department/organization policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services complying with MercyOne and Trinity Health policies, Joint Commission requirements and Federal and State regulations. 

Maintains current knowledge base of trends, policies, regulatory standards, and legislation and advises administration when pertinent. 

Develops and maintains departmental staffing plan detailing appropriate colleague classifications and qualifications consistent with the department’s operational plan, projected volumes, and other relevant indicators.  Assures daily staffing adheres to the plan.  

Continuously assesses and improves the department’s performance based on, but not limited to the department’s quality plan monitors, process improvement initiatives, patient/associate satisfaction data and associate safety and injury prevention. 

Interviews and selects qualified colleagues and clinicians and assures associates are appropriately oriented. Continually develops staff through competency assessments, in-services and continuing education, and performance appraisal processes. 

Maintains effective inter-departmental communication and cooperation.  

Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development and participates in education programs. 

Performs other responsibilities as requested by supervisor, manager, or department head. 

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the MercyOne and Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. 

Maintains confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, physicians, employees, and MercyOne