Hospital for Special Surgery

Business Operations Manager, Service Lines

Hospital for Special Surgery$86K — $131K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
  • 4+ years of progressive experience in a hospital setting; advanced healthcare degree may substitute for experience.
  • Experience managing direct reports.
  • Superior communication skills; both verbal and written.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and must adapt quickly to new software.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate meetings and follow-ups for Service Line and Office Managers.
  • Oversee academic calendars and physician assignments.
  • Act as a liaison between service leadership and hospital administration.
  • Monitor compliance and quality of daily operations.
  • Prepare reports and analyses on performance and budgets.
  • Manage physician practice schedules and staff evaluations.
  • Collaborate with marketing on media and communications initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Continuous training and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Emp Status
Regular Full time

Work Shift

Compensation Range
The base pay scale for this position is $86,000.00 - $131,000.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing

Job Qualifications

Education - Required

Bachelor degree required

Education - Preferred

Master Degree preferred

4+ years' progressive experience in a hospital setting; advanced healthcare degree may be considered in lieu of experience requirements (e.g. MPH, MHA, MBA, etc.)

Experience - Required

Experience managing direct reports

Skills - Required

  • Superior oral, written and non-verbal communication skills; ability to forge and maintain strong professional relationships


  • Advanced proficiency with MS Office, including: Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, Visio and PowerPoint


  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, often under a deadline in a fast-paced environment


  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented and pragmatic; a team player who is analytical and solution-focused


  • Ability to prioritize issues, resolve conflicts and communicate with all levels of the organization


  • Must possess ability to learn new software tools & systems as required on the job


Working Conditions

Physical Working Conditions

Sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about the department and traverse the hospital campus. Examples: executive, management, administrative and secretarial positions.

Environmental Working Conditions

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Examples: executive, management and secretarial positions.

Hazards

OSHA Category 3

Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, or other potentially infectious materials and Category 1 tasks are not a condition of employment.

Behavioral & Leadership Competencies:

Performance Mindset: Demonstrates critical thinking, identifies and leads process improvement, and drives and influences results for their team. Is adaptable and flexible when facing challenges and opportunities. Engages in strategic thinking and a solutions-oriented mindset, and encourages the same from others. Proactively identifies and removes roadblocks. Sets clear expectations and holds team accountable. Doesn't avoid difficult conversations

Communication: Effectively delivers messages verbally and in writing, within and across internal teams. Develops presentations that leverage data and technology to convey messaging. Listens actively and empathetically. Cascades information accurately and appropriately.

Collaboration: Builds trusted relationships with colleagues across the organization that enable desired work outcomes. Works collaboratively to resolve issues or conflicts and escalates when appropriate. Invites feedback and provides effective feedback to others. Is open to others' ideas and points of view.

Empowerment: Identifies opportunities and takes on new responsibilities. Speaks up and shares ideas, creating an environment that encourages the team to do the same. Delegates and provides opportunities for others to learn and grow without micromanaging.

Engagement: Cares about the mission of HSS. Leads meetings and interactions with colleagues and/or patients. Demonstrates excitement for the work. Seeks learning and growth opportunities for themselves and team members. Models leadership behaviors expected of team members. Has a good pulse on overall team engagement, escalating when needed.

Adherence to HSS Policies: Respects and holds self and/or others accountable to following HSS Policies and Code of Conduct. (Examples: Time and Attendance, Professionalism, Safety, Privacy, and a commitment to providing or supporting service excellence to patients.)

Position Competencies:

1. Administrative Leadership

  • Coordinate Service Line and Office Manager meetings, agendas, and follow-ups.


  • Oversee academic calendars, call schedules, and resident/fellow/attending assignments.


  • Serve as liaison between service leadership, hospital administration, and other departments.


  • Monitor daily operations for compliance, quality, and patient experience.


  • Prepare reports, presentations, and analyses on performance, budget, and service outcomes.


2. Physician Office Operations

  • Manage physician practice schedules, templates, and timekeeping systems.


  • Oversee office operations, ensuring compliance with workflows, policies, and key initiatives.


  • Lead hiring, training, evaluation, and mentorship of physician office staff and managers.


  • Conduct regular office check-ins, performance assessments, and improvement initiatives.


  • Coordinate float/temp staffing and onboarding for all new hires.


3. Marketing & Public Relations

  • Collaborate with Marketing on media, advertising, printed materials, and website updates.


4. Education & Training

  • Support patient education programs and staff training initiatives.


  • Manage academic calendars, conference schedules, and liaison work with the Education Department.


  • Develop and distribute internal communications to staff and providers.

About Hospital for Special Surgery

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is a hospital in New York City that specializes in orthopedic surgery and the treatment of rheumatologic conditions. Founded in 1863 by James Knight, HSS is the oldest orthopedic hospital in the United States. The hospital has been ranked the top orthopedic hospital in the United States by U.S. News & World Report for 11 consecutive years. HSS has a staff of over 4000 employees, including more than 200 physicians and surgeons, and treats over 32,000 inpatients and 300,000 outpatients annually.
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Founded
1863

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