What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Manager - Minimally Invasive Surgical Support position at SpecialtyCare Associate Referral Program?
Passionate, driven people dedicated to making a difference in healthcare.
SpecialtyCare continues to grow and we’d like you to grow with us. Our clinicians and technicians participate in over 350,000 surgeries each year in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. We serve more than 1,000 hospitals and support more than 13,000 surgeons. By participating in such a large number of surgeries and by working with world-class surgeons, we are the most experienced provider of outsourced clinical services in the industry. We are always interested in building our team by hiring and training smart, dedicated people who share our values and our commitment to excellence.
Our minimally invasive surgical support (MISS) teams play a vital role in the operating room by providing surgeons with the correct instruments that they need to perform procedures.
As a Clinical Manager, Minimally Invasive Surgical Support, you are responsible for leading and managing the day to day efforts of the minimally invasive team at your facility. It is your responsibility to ensure client satisfaction while also adhering to the highest quality and compliance standards. You will take an active role in assembling the surgical trays to each surgeon’s unique preference and ensure that each instrument meets our high quality standards, working alongside the Clinical Technicians.
- Assure that the standards of operation of the department comply with the standards set by regulatory agencies, such as the state Department of Health, Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies.
- Manage all staff to include scheduling, time approval, hiring and corrective action as needed.
- Provides a comprehensive departmental orientation to all new personnel and ensure existing staff receives training on an ongoing basis.
- Develops and implements departmental performance improvement activities and assures ongoing staff participation.
- Establishes internal inventory levels and maintains levels in accordance with set standards and in coordination within using units within the hospital; establishes par level stocks and monitors them for proper utilization.
- Establish/maintain a preventative maintenance program for equipment in coordination with appropriate departments within the hospital.
- Provides instructions and in-service in new products, procedures and equipment in a manner that will identify and prevent resource loss and maintain safety.
- Responsible for implementing and reinforcing SpecialtyCare’s Vision, Mission and Values.
- Meet regularly with SpecialtyCare regional management team to discuss any issues, successes and opportunities to provide better service to clients.
- Performs other duties and works on special projects as assigned.
- Associate’s Degree or equivalent, preferred.
- Three years of management experience in a clinical setting.
- Must have the ability to teach and have demonstrated ability in written and oral communications and interpersonal skills.
The Successful Candidate
The successful candidate must bring a high level of ethical, intellectual, professional and personal values that complement the team and company vision. The following competencies are highly valued:
- Strong relationship builder with exceptional interpersonal skills that can influence perceptions, decisions and actions of others through effective communications both within the organization and externally.
- Proven self-starter who works well both independently and in a team environment.
- High energy, self-motivated individual whose style is effective in working with all levels of the organization to drive performance and continuous improvement using an analytical and metrics based approach.
- Ability to effectively review and synthesize medical literature for the purpose of writing clinical procedure guidelines, clinical policies and peer review scientific publications.
- Works well in a fast-paced environment and with a sense of urgency.
- Lives the SpecialtyCare Values – Integrity, Care, Urgency, and Improvement.
SpecialtyCare is committed to supporting professional growth for our associates. Each associate is allocated funds for continuing education, membership fees, and dues for professional associations. We also provide tuition reimbursement or tuition repayment assistance. We provide a full benefits package including a matching 401K and generous PTO plan. We also cover the cost of maintaining certification.
SpecialtyCare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.