AVP - Clinic Operations - North Louisiana

Company: Ochsner Health System
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: June 11, 2021

Job Description:

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job handles the strategic vision, long term planning, direction, and overall accountability for department; plans, directs, controls, and evaluates all activities related to the operations of the department; provides day-to-day direction to teams in support of the company's strategic initiatives; delivers tactical initiatives; meets regularly with direct reports, employees and key internal customers at all campuses and addresses issues and concerns in a timely manner; prepares operating and capital budgets and financial oversight; and selects, develops and supervises a professional and competent leadership staff.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required - Bachelor's degree

Preferred - Master's degree

Work Experience

Required - 10 years related experience, including 5 years management experience (including experience in the interpretation and application of generally accepted accounting procedures)

Preferred - Healthcare experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.

• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Strong professional, interpersonal and team building skills.

• Professional attitude and ability to relate to executive management, professionals and business and community leaders.

• Self-directed and able to manage major projects without supervision.

• Good organizational and time management skills.

• Good judgment in handling difficult situations.

• Skills to effectively develop and differentiate personnel.

• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

• Ability to work flexible schedule, such as nights, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, etc.

Job Duties

• Ensures Quality of Care & Customer Satisfaction.

• Conducts Research, Education & Compliance Training.

• Conducts People & Workforce Development.

• Maintains Operational Profitability & Growth.

• Maintains Physical & Technology Infrastructure.

• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

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