Manager Periop Business – Remote

Overview

At M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center we are committed to providing exceptional healthcare in a setting where we specialize in innovation. We continually strive to improve our patients lives by delivering superior outcomes using groundbreaking technology and treatments while balancing patients needs.

Our partnership with the University of Minnesota Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians provides the platform to specialize in breakthrough treatments, surgical techniques, lifesaving therapies and to train tomorrows physicians. Clinical trials advance our clinical services, bringing the very newest ideas in patient care.

We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403(b) plan, tuition reimbursement and more! Check out more of our benefits information here: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/noncontract

The Manager Periop Business role uses advanced knowledge, skills and abilities to establish an environment of collaborative, integrated, quality care delivery for surgical patients. This position is responsible for overseeing the scheduling, billing and information systems of Perioperative Services. This position is responsible for planning organizing, directing, coordinating and evaluating personnel, material and fiscal resources to ensure accurate billings, scheduling, statistical/financial analysis and reporting for Perioperative Services at the University of Minnesota Medical Center – East and West Bank campuses. This individual participates with organizational and departmental leadership to develop, implement and evaluate strategic and operational plans that are aligned with organizational strategies and initiatives. Additionally, this individual manages business operations, establishes meaningful communication systems, and assures compliance with all requirements.

This role is also focused on supporting a collaborative, integrated and quality service program for all surgical patients throughout the Fairview System. This position partners with site leaders to develop and implement system programs and service changes to support an integrated, efficient, effective perioperative services domain.

Responsibilities Job Description

Manages Surgery Business Services

– Actively recruits and hires people to create a diverse and complementary team

– Establishes an environment that nurtures professional practice and promotes individual’s growth and job satisfaction

– Establishes and review expectations that guide and motivate employees

– Evaluates performance accurately and fairly

– Provides feedback and coaching to direct reports and others as appropriate

– Continuously takes action to enhance employee satisfaction

– Models the mission and values

– Understands and complies with all related standards, contracts and guidelines

– Arranges for learning opportunities for staff

Manages Finance

– Demonstrates knowledge of the financial picture of healthcare

– Develops and implements annual operating and capital budgets for areas of responsibility.

– Manages within budget parameters of Perioperative Services

– Continually monitors efforts for improvement and cost reduction opportunities

– Coordinates business functions and procedures including: measurement, planning, reporting, pricing, and assisting with budget requirements

– Oversees billing process controls, and compliance. Investigates researches and proposes increased revenue opportunities.

– Conducts billing education

– Lead and monitor operational improvements in the areas of on-time starts, block utilization, productivity, leasing, equipment replacement, forms, vendors, and technology

– Initiates and manages systems and processes to ensure accurate and timely billing and scheduling

Manages surgical block utilization

– Manages Perioperative Services Information Systems:

– Effectively uses technology and encourages staff proficiency

– Uses available technology and data to produce reports used to analyze business operations and make recommendations based on this data.

– Sets appropriate priorities among competing demands

– Maintains current knowledge regarding the business market for surgical services and recommend change initiatives that will keep Fairview competitive. Knows and uses best information to continually improve operations.

Creates an environment for active and timely exchanges of information inter/intra departmentally to ensure effective operations

– Uses active listening to promote dialogue and reach shared meaning

– Provides clear written and oral communication

– Demonstrates responsiveness to input and feedback from staff and others

– Represents the concerns of those we work with and serve in an honest and helpful manner

– Utilizes CQI tools and techniques to improve process

– Ensures department compliance with standards and regulations which originate from accrediting bodies and state and federal agencies

– Is familiar with current requirements

– Establishes procedures which provide for compliance with requirements

– Monitors department performance and takes corrective action as appropriate

– Functions as liaison between site and Physician offices

In collaboration with the Director, plans for and actualizes goals and objectives for the department

– Goals are consistent with hospital mission and overall domain strategic plans

– Communicates Fairview’s direction and the department and employee role in it to staff

– Coordinates and integrates services within his/her department with patient care services, with medical staff and with other customers and departments to provide continuity in the delivery of high-quality care/service

– Develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of patient care

– As appropriate, participates in selecting outside sources for needed services and coordinates provision of those services with department activity

Monitors Equipment:

– Daily monitors equipment in work area to determine function ability and takes appropriate corrective action when needed.

– Monitors compliance of all JCAHO and State Department of Health and reports to the Director on an ongoing basis

Qualifications

Required

Education

· Bachelor’s degree –Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or healthcare related degree

Experience

· 3-5 years healthcare experience with 1-year experience with financial analysis and/or budget preparation OR MHA with 1-year of experience (can include fellowship year)

Preferred

Education

· MBA; MHA graduate with fellowship experience; or Finance or equivalent years of education and experience

Experience

· 5 years healthcare experience with 1-year experience with financial analysis and/or budget preparation

This position will be working remote. In addition to adhering to all Fairview policies, guidelines, procedures, the Fairview Commitments, and the Code of Conduct, it is the expectation the following requirements of the remote work policy will be met, including but not limited to:

Remote workspace that is clean, safe, and professional.

Maintains an internet connection consistent with Fairview standards at remote workspace.

Remain productive and responsive during their scheduled work hours.

EEO Statement

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status