UChicago Medicine
Director, Clinical Perioperative and Procedural Operations
UChicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Director, Clinical Perioperative and Procedural Operations
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Base Pay Range $176,900.00/yr - $245,800.00/yr
Job Description Join a world‑class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as the Director of Clinical Perioperative and Procedural Operations. This position is responsible for the development and direction of all clinical and support operations for one of the pillars of Perioperative and Procedural Services (Inpatient ORs, Ambulatory/Pediatric ORs, Procedural Units). Reporting to the Executive Director of Clinical Perioperative and Procedural Services, the successful candidate will be a strategic partner for the administrative and financial direction for the pillar. The position provides leadership using LEAN process redesign and improvement, workflow and logistics analysis, revenue enhancement, cost reduction and control, capital budgeting, and operations budgeting.
Who You Are
BSN required, Master’s preferred.
Minimum 10 years of clinical experience with 5 years of hospital management experience required; academic medical center experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of expense reduction strategies, financial performance measurement, forecasting and budgeting required.
Knowledge of Operating Room billing procedures preferred.
Sterile processing and logistics knowledge highly desirable.
Knowledge of capital acquisition process and skilled in decision making for strategic investments & ROI analysis required.
Knowledge of purchasing and supply distribution procedures preferred.
What you’ll do as Director of Clinical Perioperative and Procedural Operations
Develop and maintain a sound department management structure, operating policies and procedures, and staffing to meet operational needs.
Provide direction to administrators and other departmental leadership.
Develop, implement and monitor improvements to internal departmental operations including supply utilization, labor utilization, patient flow, and ancillary department support.
Assure compliance with regulatory bodies.
Identify benchmarked operating standards where efficiencies can be obtained, studies, and implement such operational changes.
Influence external departments to implement workflow changes that result in service improvements and cost reductions.
Develop, interpret and achieve departmental goals through active participation in committee work and task force assignments as needed.
Identify issues, present strategies, and act as a change agent.
Plan for capital acquisition and facility planning, participate in economic payback and support operational efficacy evaluation.
Develop, implement, and monitor budget within established guidelines.
Establish and monitor labor productivity indicators and metrics.
Plan for long and short‑term provision of human talent and supplies and equipment to meet needs of patient care and administrative activities.
Ensure accuracy of financial and other program data.
Collaborate with medical staff to determine appropriateness of equipment and supplies.
Demonstrate cost‑conscious decision‑making in collaboration with medical staff on selection, use and control of equipment and supplies.
Audit staffing patterns based on financial constraints, workload needs, qualifications of staff and other resources available to ensure quality patient care.
Ensure staff scheduled in accordance with workload needs and union contracts; recruit, interview, select, and retain staff.
Evaluate staff performance and implement corrective action process as needed.
Create a work climate that encourages positive staff morale, motivation, and commitment.
Apply interpersonal communication skills to maintain an open network of communication among staff, other health‑care professionals and hospital departments.
Conduct regularly scheduled staff meetings that provide opportunities for discussion of staff and departmental concerns.
Establish systems that assure open communication with patients, families and team concerning the patient’s plan of care including teaching and discharge planning.
Participate in planning and evaluation of educational programs to meet department needs and promote staff development at all levels.
Manage by planning, setting priorities, and re‑deploying staff as appropriate.
Participate in Quality Improvement activities if requested; arrange for staff participation as needed.
Leadership at UChicago Medicine E4 Leadership (Equity, Engage, Evolve, Excel) is a patient‑centered management system that empowers teams to improve daily. It includes daily readiness huddles, real‑time process monitoring, performance review huddles and structured problem solving. Leaders cultivate a culture of equity and continuous improvement enabling high performance outcomes and exceptional, equitable patient care.
Why Join Us UChicago Medicine has been at the forefront of medicine since 1899, providing superior healthcare with compassion. We seek talented employees committed to patient care and collaboration. Join us to make a difference.
Compensation & Benefits Overview UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range reflects the anticipated wage or salary for the position. Compensation at hire will be based on qualifications and experience. Benefits options are available for eligible roles.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology; Hospitals and Health Care.
Equal Opportunity Employment UChicago Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre‑employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with flu vaccination requirements unless qualified by medical or religious exemptions.
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Base Pay Range $176,900.00/yr - $245,800.00/yr
Job Description Join a world‑class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as the Director of Clinical Perioperative and Procedural Operations. This position is responsible for the development and direction of all clinical and support operations for one of the pillars of Perioperative and Procedural Services (Inpatient ORs, Ambulatory/Pediatric ORs, Procedural Units). Reporting to the Executive Director of Clinical Perioperative and Procedural Services, the successful candidate will be a strategic partner for the administrative and financial direction for the pillar. The position provides leadership using LEAN process redesign and improvement, workflow and logistics analysis, revenue enhancement, cost reduction and control, capital budgeting, and operations budgeting.
Who You Are
BSN required, Master’s preferred.
Minimum 10 years of clinical experience with 5 years of hospital management experience required; academic medical center experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of expense reduction strategies, financial performance measurement, forecasting and budgeting required.
Knowledge of Operating Room billing procedures preferred.
Sterile processing and logistics knowledge highly desirable.
Knowledge of capital acquisition process and skilled in decision making for strategic investments & ROI analysis required.
Knowledge of purchasing and supply distribution procedures preferred.
What you’ll do as Director of Clinical Perioperative and Procedural Operations
Develop and maintain a sound department management structure, operating policies and procedures, and staffing to meet operational needs.
Provide direction to administrators and other departmental leadership.
Develop, implement and monitor improvements to internal departmental operations including supply utilization, labor utilization, patient flow, and ancillary department support.
Assure compliance with regulatory bodies.
Identify benchmarked operating standards where efficiencies can be obtained, studies, and implement such operational changes.
Influence external departments to implement workflow changes that result in service improvements and cost reductions.
Develop, interpret and achieve departmental goals through active participation in committee work and task force assignments as needed.
Identify issues, present strategies, and act as a change agent.
Plan for capital acquisition and facility planning, participate in economic payback and support operational efficacy evaluation.
Develop, implement, and monitor budget within established guidelines.
Establish and monitor labor productivity indicators and metrics.
Plan for long and short‑term provision of human talent and supplies and equipment to meet needs of patient care and administrative activities.
Ensure accuracy of financial and other program data.
Collaborate with medical staff to determine appropriateness of equipment and supplies.
Demonstrate cost‑conscious decision‑making in collaboration with medical staff on selection, use and control of equipment and supplies.
Audit staffing patterns based on financial constraints, workload needs, qualifications of staff and other resources available to ensure quality patient care.
Ensure staff scheduled in accordance with workload needs and union contracts; recruit, interview, select, and retain staff.
Evaluate staff performance and implement corrective action process as needed.
Create a work climate that encourages positive staff morale, motivation, and commitment.
Apply interpersonal communication skills to maintain an open network of communication among staff, other health‑care professionals and hospital departments.
Conduct regularly scheduled staff meetings that provide opportunities for discussion of staff and departmental concerns.
Establish systems that assure open communication with patients, families and team concerning the patient’s plan of care including teaching and discharge planning.
Participate in planning and evaluation of educational programs to meet department needs and promote staff development at all levels.
Manage by planning, setting priorities, and re‑deploying staff as appropriate.
Participate in Quality Improvement activities if requested; arrange for staff participation as needed.
Leadership at UChicago Medicine E4 Leadership (Equity, Engage, Evolve, Excel) is a patient‑centered management system that empowers teams to improve daily. It includes daily readiness huddles, real‑time process monitoring, performance review huddles and structured problem solving. Leaders cultivate a culture of equity and continuous improvement enabling high performance outcomes and exceptional, equitable patient care.
Why Join Us UChicago Medicine has been at the forefront of medicine since 1899, providing superior healthcare with compassion. We seek talented employees committed to patient care and collaboration. Join us to make a difference.
Compensation & Benefits Overview UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range reflects the anticipated wage or salary for the position. Compensation at hire will be based on qualifications and experience. Benefits options are available for eligible roles.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology; Hospitals and Health Care.
Equal Opportunity Employment UChicago Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre‑employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with flu vaccination requirements unless qualified by medical or religious exemptions.
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