Director, Women's & Children's Service Line

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

DIRECTOR, WOMEN’S & CHILDREN’S SERVICE LINE | Youngstown + Lorain, OH

Reports to: Market VP of Service Lines

# of Reports: 10 or less

 

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Provide operational oversight of all activities for assigned practices and departments. In collaboration with appropriate interdisciplinary team members, is responsible for the oversight of clinical programs, regulatory compliance, performance improvement, certification and accreditation and quality improvement processes. Managerial oversight for each of these identified areas along with supervision of the Regional Practice Administrators. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned practices. Works closely with the operational and clinical leadership both within the medical group and in the market to advance the goals and mission of the ministry.  Leadership responsibilities include revenue cycle management, administration, program management, business development and strategic planning.

 

Essential Job Functions

• Supports and directs the efficient, effective operations of assigned practices including provider productivity, appropriate staffing, supply utilization and resource allocation.

• Proactively advances the performance of the medical group through improved processes, efficiencies, and provider and associate engagement.

• Functions as a positive representative and leader within the ministry and the external community.

• Directs and develops physician practice leaders.

• Ensures the ministry’s clinical providers provide high quality, efficient, effective care by supportingand developing and retaining highly responsive, reliable, competent support teams.

• Creates a culture of clinical and operational performance focused on quality, service, stewardship and engagement.

• Participate in market or system-level projects, committees, councils or work groups.

• In collaboration with talent acquisition, actively participates in the recruitment process to interview, retain, train and develop practice clinical and administrative teams. Partners with ministry leaders to identify opportunities for candidate pipelines.

• Identifies and supports meaningful coaching and development opportunities to grow talent within the practice and ministry.

• Acts as a practice and operational leader, and models desirable behaviors that reinforce ministry culture.

• Participates in the associate performance management process, including appropriately coaching, disciplining and documenting performance issues.

 

Education

• Required Education: Bachelors Degree in Healthcare, Business Management or related field.

 

Work Experience

• 3 years in physician practice management with increasing scope of management responsibilities and achievement.

• Effective communication, time management and organization skills. All Microsoft Office products.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Service Line Leadership - Market - Youngstown Regional Office

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientatio