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Providence

Director of Clinical Operations - Women's Health Services

Providence, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204


Providence Director of Clinical Operations - Women's Health Services

The Director of Clinical Operations for Providence Women's Health Services in Oregon provides ongoing leadership and operational oversight of 6 women's health clinics and 4 lactation clinics throughout the Portland, OR metro area. Responsible for the design, development, and implementation of management and operational systems to assure cost-effective and quality operations in an environment of high growth and constant change. Leads managers and staff in continuous improvement of clinical best practices. Ensures patient care and access to services in a timely manner that is sensitive to the patient's physical, psychological, and spiritual needs. Partners with senior leaders on administrative and operational challenges and enhancements. Leads or participates in region-wide special projects, committees, or task forces. Partners with Regional Medical Directors on matters that impact clinic provider professional activities or performance. Represents the cancer program to promote strategic alliances with internal and external health system partners to achieve coordinated and integrated care models.CHALLENGES:Provides support for and responds to the needs of provider practices with varying cultures and practice styles.Works on projects and programs that are highly visible or controversial.Implements common policies and procedures for multiple delivery locations.Ensures the continued growth, strength, and stability of the medical group while ensuring optimal stewardship of scarce resources.Provides an environment of optimum patient, provider, and employee satisfaction.Balances the sometimes-conflicting goals and objectives of multiple stakeholders representing multiple interests.Maintains availability and presence in multiple clinics and other locations when car travel is required for frequent visits at clinics and other meetings.SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:Support FTE's: 145Provider FTE's: 70Number of clinics: 10ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Provides overall direction and leadership to 6 women's health clinics and 4 lactation clinics in the Portland Metro area.Assures compliance with the laws, rules, and standards of regulatory bodies and accreditation agencies.Provides relevant operational feedback to and from providers, managers, medical center, program administrations, and staff involved in operations and programs to recommend and influence strategic and tactical program modifications and changes in direction.Hires, trains, guides, evaluates, and provides leadership for clinic managers to support the infrastructure needs of day-to-day operations of the clinics.Identifies and implements consistent policies, procedures, and practices to gain operational efficiencies.Assists in the development and revision process of policies and procedures.Collaborates where appropriate with research teams to assure forward progress and innovation in cancer care.Guides and supports Clinic Managers and Clinic Medical Directors in developing goals and annual operating budgets and assures that the individual clinics are operated within budget guidelines and are meeting stated quality and productivity objectives.Participates in budget/space/capital planning related to clinics. Monitors clinic budgets, including revenue, productivity, and expenditures.Assures and supports Clinic Managers in developing planning and developing programs and services at the clinic level to assure cost-efficient and high-quality service.Supports Clinic Managers in developing goals and administering oversight mechanisms to assess patient and provider satisfaction and develop corrective actions as necessary.Oversees and assures an effective training and development system for Clinic Managers and their staffs.Develops processes for effectively starting new clinics, including forming effective teams, providing strong communication processes around project implementation, maintaining project deadlines, and developing effective workflow processes for each new location.Periodically assesses workforce needs of the clinic operations and assures the appropriate recruitment of skilled personnel.Continually examines the operations of the clinics to assure and improve cost-effective operations at all levels.Instills a quality improvement attitude and work ethic within the clinic (i.e., create a proactive culture based on teamwork and mutual respect). Ensures that all staff are focused on building strong relationships with all stakeholders and customers.Creates a 'customer-focused' environment.Assures and supports Clinic Managers in providing mechanisms for orientation and practice of PHS mission for all staff.Advises and partners with leadership on matters relating to clinical and professional issues within the clinics.Promotes an environment that inspires pride and commitment among all employees and provides satisfaction to patients, their families, providers, and employees.The Clinical Director MAY perform the following essential functions in addition to their regular role:Lead the development of multi-year growth plans for the medical specialties' portfolio.Lead business development activities across the portfolio of programs including opening new locations and potentially acquiring existing practices and locations.Collaborate closely with acute care leaders.Lead program development activities across the portfolio of programs including research, foundation support, telehealth, and innovation.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's Degree - Preferably Business and/or Healthcare relatedMaster's Degree in Healthcare Administration or Business Administration (preferred)5 years of experience in medical group management or healthcare organization at a senior level (preferably with a large matrixed organization with multi-site locations), including experience in change management, financial management, quality management, risk management, and business growth and development in a large medical group or health care modelWorked directly with healthcare leadership team including physiciansDemonstrated ability to monitor process, progress, and results by holding direct reports accountableAbility to learn and integrate new information and processes quickly and lead others toward an objectiveDemonstrated knowledge of the health care environment, hospital and medical office policies and procedures, and human resource management practicesDemonstrated independent thinking, judgment, and decision-making abilitiesDemonstrated excellent physician and mid-level provider relationshipsExcellent planning, organizational, financial, and budget management evaluation, implementation, and problem-solving skillsStrong skills in strategic planning and meeting facilitationExcellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skillsAbility to work collaboratively with other operational units with Providence Health SystemDemonstrated ability to meet the expectations and requirements of external and internal customersAbility to provide effective overall leadership in a rapidly changing competitive managed health care marketplaceAbility to empower and motivate others and build effective teamsAbility to perform at a high level in an environment of rapid growth, constant change, and sometimes ambiguous circumstancesPersonal style which emphasizes openness, visibility, and approachability.About Providence:At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard, and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics, and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices, and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.About the Team:Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence is located in areas ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland.Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics, and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.Requisition ID:

312094Company:

Providence JobsJob Category:

Clinical AdministrationJob Function:

Clinical SupportJob Schedule:

Full timeJob Shift:

DayCareer Track:

LeadershipDepartment:

5013 PMG CP GENERAL ADMINISTRATIONAddress:

OR Portland 4400 NE Halsey StWork Location:

Providence Office Park Portland Bldg 1-PortlandPay Range:

$69.76 - $112.29

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