Operations Specialist

Primary Location
Burnet Campus
Department
CBDI Administration
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Schedule
Full time
Weekly Hours
40
FTE
1
Employee Status
Regular

*Expected Starting Pay Range
$53,705.60 - $67,142.40
*Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on-call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilities/Operations- Direct and coordinate the daily operations of the dept./facility in collaboration with leadership. Establish and monitor business processes. Identify opportunities for improving cost and quality through in-depth analysis. Develop and implement policies and procedures for improved utilization, quality and operations. Ensure operations are efficient and cost effective. Resolve issues re: staffing, utilization of facilities and equipment. Develop and interpret policies and procedures for staff and ensure that all policies conform with guidelines. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. Promote programmatic development, efficient work and patient flow, supply and instrument management, and a safe culture and environment. Coordinate/manage facilities-related projects, monitor timelines for completion and provide direction for staff and vendors. May manage purchase or repair maintenance of facility equipment. Manage, allocate and coordinate space to meet the operational and strategic goals of the division and the needs of the individual program areas. Collaborate with IT and design to ensure proper placement of items in clinical areas. Assist with area commissioning and decommissioning process.
  
• Accreditation/ Regulatory/Compliance- May define process and manage invention reporting required for federal and private compliance. Update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as required when regulation and system changes dictate. Collaborate to capture revenue distribution models for executed agreements to ensure that financials are distributed in compliance with the CCHMC policy. Identify opportunities on an ongoing basis to improve compliance with agreement obligations, including milestones, reporting, and invoicing.
  
• Financial/Budget- Participate in the development, implementation, evaluation and management of capital budgets. Assist with/support annual operating budgets. Implement and/or maintain a process for financial controls. Analyze and monitor financial performance and report financial results to stakeholders; evaluate variances, determine underlying causes and identify, present, and implement proposed solutions. Integrate the financial management and decision making across the department/division; establish and monitor productivity metrics. Accountable for compliance with organizational financial policies and procedures. Provide oversight in revenue cycle management, including: optimizing revenue, ensuring complete and accurate billing, monitoring associated charge capture; creating competitive pricing, developing/expanding programs; and monthly revenue reporting. Assist with fiscal responsibilities of the department as requested. Track revenue, expense, and allocations. May work with vendors regarding functionality needs, coordinate implementation of new software and upgrades with IS, update processes and communicate changes to department and other stakeholders. May analyze, test and implement existing or new vendor software solutions that fulfill business needs or improve existing processes.
  
• Process/Quality Improvement- Identify, develop, and implement new methods, processes, and systems to improve and facilitate the team's work. Identify ways to improve data quality and usability and to streamline and enhance reporting processes and/or deliverables. Identify and recommend procedures to enhance or maintain a high level of effectiveness in daily operations.
  
• Project Mgt- Coordinate assigned projects including collaborating on project plans, budgets, and resource requirements. Track progress and prepare internal reports. Prepare documents to support project management and reporting. Prepare and distribute project communication to internal and external clients. Identify system and technology needs and act as liaison to ensure appropriate systems and reporting are maintained in support of project requirements. May provide some administrative support such as arranging meetings, developing agendas, preparing meeting materials, taking meeting minutes and preparing progress reports.
  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
• No experience required
  
• Prefers experience working within an academic medical center environment
  

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.


Cincinnati Children's is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
  
  
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
  
  
• Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025) , America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
  
  
• One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
  
  
• Consistently certified as great place to work
  
  
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
  
  
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
  
  

We Embrace Innovation-Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future-for all of us.


Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability