Director, Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center

Job Overview This job assumes responsibility for strategic planning, direction and overall accountability for the Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center, part of the Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center. Independently makes decisions that could seriously affect the overall division and/or the organization's financial objectives, performance objectives and strategic results. Develops and is accountable for budget for department or multiple functional areas. Works in partnership with pre‑service, corporate revenue integrity and others to ensure proper financial clearance of all patients. Essential Qualifications 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. Education Required – High School diploma or equivalent. Preferred – Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Business Administration or related field. Work Experience Required – High School diploma with 9 years related health care experience including 3 years of supervision or management experience OR Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related healthcare experience including 2 years of supervision or management experience. Preferred – Experience in an ambulatory setting. 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 interpersonal skills. Financial acumen in order to manage within a budget and understand financial statements sufficient to analyze trends and make recommendations. Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities. Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g., more than 8 hours a day). Job Duties Strives to continuously improve all aspects of the business operation through quality improvement initiatives. Assumes responsibility for the determination of appropriate staffing levels and the interviewing, hiring, and performance review of employees. Supports division goals to provide cutting edge services to meet the organization’s mission and goals. Effectively manages budget(s) and continually monitors key cost areas. Recommends to Senior Management long‑range plans which support the mission. Develops and revises organizational structures to meet functional needs and ensures communication, reporting, and incentives align people and processes. Performs other related duties as required. Physical and Environmental Demands 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. The role is sedentary work; may involve walking or standing for brief periods. No exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue is required. There is no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. The role may involve occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste in environment; risk level may increase depending on essential duties. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ochsner Health