The Executive Director of Surgical Services is responsible for leadership of People (20%) and Processes (80%).
People: Responsible for management and oversight of procedural scheduling, charge capture, and related audit functions.
Process: Performs analysis of surgical services business, financial performance, and key performance indicators to support operational and strategic needs of the department(s). This includes designing procedures and methodologies for revenue enhancement/reporting, surgical access/utilization, and supply/cost analysis that support strategies for efficient delivery of high-quality patient care.
Job Responsibilities
- Plans and implements objectives and goals for the department that are aligned with the mission and goals of the medical center.
- Problem-solving and performs follow-up activities to respond to and resolve complex situations that arise.
- Prepares data, publishes and trends reports that support Surgical Services operational plan and key performance indicators (i.e., block utilization, on time starts, cost variation, productivity, patient satisfaction, etc.).
- Manages areas of responsibility to achieve desirable results within budget.
- Operational Excellence: Assesses and redesigns processes that align with operational excellence to achieve quality and cost targets.
- Oversees scheduling of staffing resources to meet clinical demand and productivity targets.
- Ensures monthly operational reports are completed and submitted in a timely manner.
- Collaborates with leadership teams to promote innovation and drive continuous improvement of utilization, cost reduction, and quality of care.
- In collaboration with Materials Management, oversees supply inventory and cost to meet budget by driving cost containment and reducing clinical variance.
- Meets with vendors and evaluates product lines, offering suggestions for replacements with the theory of cost containment.
- Participates in the negotiation and implementation and compliance process.
- Collaborates closely with the surgeons and staff for a smooth transition.
- Develops and manages action plans to meet desired goals and objectives.
- Manages in accordance with regulatory and hospital policy and procedure.
- The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
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