Surgical Services Business Performance Manager

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Job Description And Position Requirements

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: Either 8:00am to 4:30p or 8:30a to 5p

Job Summary:

The Manager of Business Operations is responsible for the financial management of the Surgical Services perioperative areas which include the main facility and the St Tammany Health System Surgery Center. Provides financial support to the Directors of Surgical Services to include financial reports, budgets, labor efficiency analysis, cost, revenue and reimbursement analysis, contracts, and identification/prioritization of capital needs. Works in collaboration with Materials, Finance, Revenue Cycle Management, Hospital and Dept analysts, & the legal department for contract review.

Ensures compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, CMS coding guidelines and reimbursement IP and OP, and St Tammany Health System (STHS) policies while supporting the strategic goals of the organization and the growth and profitability of the surgery business.

Main Responsibilities:

• Value Analysis/Product Selection Process
• Materials Management in the department
• Assists with the Operating Budget
• Assists with the Capital Budget
• Financial Analysis/Reporting
• Physician and Vendor relationship building
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Clinical Education:

• Surgical Technologist or RN with a minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience in the Operating Room or circulating required.
• Experience in a hospital / surgical setting preferred.
  
  

Degree: Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field.
• Post graduate degree (preferably an MBA).
  
  

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Software is required
• Strong leadership, organizational skills, and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Proficient in software within a time frame of orientation/education
• Healthcare software and EMR
• Tableau
• Workday
• Strata
• MD Buyline / Symplr
  

Physical Demands:

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting up to 50 pounds is required.

Physical Effort required:

Constant (67% - 100%) – reaching, handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing

Frequently (34%-66%) – lifting, carrying

Occasionally (1%-33%) – pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc), balancing, stooping, crouching

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.