Geisinger Health System

Operations Director II - Orthopedics

Geisinger Health System$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 5+ years of healthcare management experience required.
  • 5+ years of managerial/supervisory experience required.
  • Strong understanding of healthcare operations and regulations.
  • Proficiency in financial management and budgeting.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee operational accountability for assigned departments.
  • Provide administrative leadership support to partnering Directors.
  • Serve as liaison with outside constituents and management forums.
  • Develop and audit department policies and operational procedures.
  • Create and maintain operational performance measurement tools.
  • Facilitate problem resolution processes and ensure compliance.
  • Guide outpatient care management activities and provide staff training.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one.
  • Three medical plan choices available.
  • Pre-tax savings plans including FSAs and HSAs.
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) with automatic contributions.
  • Generous PTO policy for quick accrual.
  • Up to $5,000 tuition reimbursement per year.
  • Wellness program with financial incentives.
  • Family-friendly support including parental leave and backup care support.
  • Employee Assistance Program offering various resources.
Full Job Description

Location:

Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

Provides administrative leadership to the operations of assigned departments. Responsible for business strategy, market development, and all regulatory activities.

Job Duties:

  • Oversees the operational accountability for assigned areas.
  • Provides administrative leadership support to partnering Directors.
  • Serves as department liaison with outside constituents and as an active participant in assigned management forums.
  • Works with department Directors to develop, revise, and audit all department policies and operational procedures.
  • Develops business plans and oversees the development and implementation of all strategic and tactical operational plans.
  • Creates and maintains standards, operational activities, and performance measurement tools that meet operational and market needs in operational efficiency, quality, access, and patient satisfaction.
  • Facilitates a timely problem resolution process.
  • Oversees the financial performance of all assigned areas.
  • Develops, implements, and achieves budgets and provides input into business plans, financial pro-formas, and operational contingency plans.
  • Implements activities and tools that consistently educate and focus staff on key performance indicators.
  • Monitors all revenue impacting activity by reviewing reports provided by finance, care management, etc.
  • Facilitates active engagement and communication with department staff via formal meetings and informal interactions.
  • Manages all employee relations and employee performance activities.
  • Works with assigned HR Consultant on recruitment activities.
  • Maintains appropriate staffing levels and mix.
  • Assesses staff and facilitates skill development for all personnel as needed.
  • Actively participates in resolving employee problems and conflicts as needed.
  • Leads and monitors annual staff patient safety education.
  • Directs and monitors ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements in collaboration with performance improvement staff.
  • Monitors all incidents and ensures all events are reported immediately.
  • Guides outpatient care management activities and participates on teams designed to improve care with identified patient population.


Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details:

  • Hours:  8:00am - 5pm

  • Required Experience: Must hold 5 years of healthcare management experience.

  • Education requirement: Must hold a bachelor's degree 

Benefits of working at Geisinger: 

  • Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one  

  • Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents   

  • Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)   

  • Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage   

  • 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions   

  • Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly   

  • Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year   

  • MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive   

  • Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones   

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.   

  • Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance. 

Education:

Bachelor's Degree- (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years-Healthcare (Required), Minimum of 5 years-Managerial/Supervisory (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Skills:

About Geisinger Health System

Geisinger Health System is a healthcare system serving more than 3 million residents throughout 45 counties in central, south-central, and northeastern Pennsylvania, and in southern New Jersey. The system was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Danville, Pennsylvania. Geisinger Health System includes 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 600,000-member health plan. The system employs more than 32,000 people, including over 1,800 physicians and 4,000 nurses. Geisinger Health System is known for its innovative approach to healthcare, including its use of electronic health records and its focus on patient-centered care.
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Founded
1915

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