Chief Operating Officer (COO)

MountainView Regional Medical Center is your community healthcare provider. We are a 168-bed facility, accredited by The Joint Commission, that provides a broad range of healthcare services, including inpatient and outpatient care, diagnostic imaging and emergency, medical and surgical care. From spine surgery, minimally invasive and robotic surgery and open-heart surgery to access to preventive and primary care through our integrated delivery system, we strive to offer quality medical care to our friends and neighbors in Las Cruces, Dona Ana County and throughout Southern New Mexico. As an accredited Chest Pain Center, an accredited Joint Replacement Center and an accredited Stroke Center, we are committed to offering nationally recognized care.We believe in the power of people to create an exceptional healthcare experience. With more than 1200 employees and nearly 250 physicians on staff representing more than 50 medical specialties, we work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.As part of the CEO Development Program, this position will require relocation within an acceptable timeframe for promotion/transfer.The Chief Operating Officer (COO) reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for the hospital's day-to-day activities, including revenue and sales growth; expense, cost, and margin-control; and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial goal management. The responsibilities of the COO include, but are not limited to:Overseeing day to day operations of all departments in the hospital with the exception of Nursing.Coordinating facility and program planning budget preparation, administering hospital policy formulationRepresenting the hospital at various professional, civic and governmental organizations and meetings.Partnering with physicians who use, or will use, the hospital;  taking a role in the recruiting and retention of physiciansWorking with the Chief Executive Officer to ensure the hospital meets necessary regulatory and compliance approvals and quality accreditations in conjunction with the hospital's Chief Nursing OfficerWorking with the Chief Executive Officer to create an environment that will encourage the recruiting and retention of qualified hospital employeesAnalyzing areas in planning, promoting and conducting organization-wide performance improvement activitiesAssisting in planning of new services that generate additional sources of profitable revenueAssisting in managing costs by continually seeking data that will identify opportunities and take action to eliminate non-value costs in conjunction with the hospital's financial and nursing officersParticipating in the hospital's monthly operation reviews as well as participating in corporate office meetings as deemed necessaryThis position reports directly to the CEO and in the absence of the CEO, the COO may be required to interpret hospital policy and provide guidance. Education:Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field from an accredited institutionMaster of Healthcare Administration or MBA with Healthcare emphasis required.Experience:Minimum 4 years recent hospital experience managing multiple departments in acute care facility.Experience in physician relations or recruitment required.Abilities:Must be proficient in written and verbal communication skillsMust have proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, hospital staff and communityAbility to maintain confidential information concerning personal, financial, or medical mattersMust have knowledge of technical and professional skills management, general principles of human resource management, labor relations and hospital economicsQualificationsEDUCATIONMasters or better in Health Administration or related fieldBachelors or better in Business Administration or related fieldJob SummaryRequisition Number: CHIEF314270Job Category: C Suite Facility NQDCPSchedule: Full-Time