What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Specialty Care and Cancer Center position at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System?
Director of Specialty Care and Cancer Center
This opportunity is limited to internal applicants who are currently employed by Sanford Health.
This opportunity is limited to internal applicants who are currently employed by Sanford Health.
Job Summary
This full-time position will plan, direct, and assist with the implementation of medical and health services and programs of the ambulatory services department providing clinical services to patients. Establishes appropriate levels of care and ensures that high standards and quality in healthcare are met.
Responsibilities
- Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts.
- Compares planned budgets vs. actual expenditures, identifies, reports, and explains variances.
- Delivers written and oral communication, responds to questions and concerns, and produce specific
outcomes and impact.
- Demonstrates sincere interest in mentee's current responsibilities and future goals.
- Determines, plans, and budgets for long-term learning and developmental needs.
- Facilitates communications across departments to ensure a smooth workflow in the healthcare
organization.
- Helps promote collaboration across generations, functions, regions, and levels.
- Manages diverse problems in various healthcare policy compliance situations.
- Mediates and resolves conflicts among individuals, groups, and departments.
- Participates in establishing procedures for planning, implementing and monitoring budgets.
- Possesses knowledge of tools and techniques for designing and implementing new processes.
- Responds to shifting priorities while maintaining progress of regularly scheduled work.
Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Nursing or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of five years of experience in leading and managing a multifunctional business or complex organization. Must have some knowledge in the following: clinical practices, strategic planning, administrative, and/or financial principles.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
Licensure and/or certification in area of healthcare specialty preferred
Benefits
Sanford Health Watertown offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
Additional benefits for those qualifying include:
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program for mental health
- Education Loan Program
- Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center
Sanford Health Watertown has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.