Vice President Operations

Virginia Mason Medical Center

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Acute Care, Biomedicine, Budgeting, Business Administration, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Employee Retention, Environmental Management, Financial Planning, Food Services, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Management, Hospital, Human Resources Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Nursing, Operational Strategy, Operations Management, Patient Care, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Policy Development, Protective Services, Quality Management, Quality of Care, Radiology, Regulations, Respiratory Therapy, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Telecommunications, Vendor/Supplier Relations

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

2 days ago

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Vice President has operational responsibility for Radiology, Laboratory, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Care Services, Pharmacy, Facilities, Security, Environmental Services, Linen, Transportation, BioMed, Food Services, Telecommunication and Hospitality. The VP shall also assist in the development and administration of new programs and procedures with the goal of providing excellent services. Maintain quality in all departments based on established departmental policies and Regulatory Agencies Standards. Perform other dues as assigned.

FISCAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
- Reviews annual operating budget and long range capital expenditures plans for all
  associated operational departments.
- Ensures the conservative use of physical and financial assets.
- Monitors financial performance and recommends needed action.
- Maximizes operational efficiency.
VENDOR RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
- Negotiate agreements with suppliers/vendors and monitor for compliance.
- Provides leadership and Manage agreements and supervise performance for contracted
  services which include but not limited to Food Services, Environmental Services, Linen,
  Transportation, and any other further assigned contractual relationships.
- Promotes the image of VMMC by representing the organization in the
  civic and business community.
MANAGEMENT OF OPERATIONS
- Coordinate/Manage the Environment of Care and serve as the Safety Officer.
- Investigate problems with physicians, patients, nurses, staff, etc; reports same to
  Administration when necessary.
- Develops, recommends, and supervises the implementation of human resource policies, assuring the selection and employment (and discharge when necessary) of personnel
  according to the approved standard of qualifications.
- Provides for the proper delegation of authority and responsibility.
- Recommends changes in organizational arrangements which beer facilitate the
  achievement of organizational objectives.
- Directs, counsels, and advises leaders in day-to-day operational management, and
  assures any differences that may arise are resolved.
- Ensures that an adequate organizational structure is in place to accommodate effective
  operations.
- Ensures the recruitment and retention of competent, appropriate staff at adequate
  staffing levels.
LEADERSHIP
- Pursues personal development.
- Keeps abreast of all laws and regulations
- Fosters an environment which respects human dignity, protects human rights, and promotes human development to actualize the values and philosophy of VMMC.
- Assures all operations activities are directed toward the achievement of the mission and values of the organization.
- Performs any other duty the may be necessary in the best interest of the organization to provide for quality in patient care and exercises such other powers as determined by the
  Board of Directors or the President/CEO.

Job Requirements

Education:

Master's Degree in Health Administration or Business Administration. - Preferred
Certified in Lean Principles - Preferred

Experience:

Five years of healthcare management experience
Acute care experience strongly preferred

Vice President Operations

Virginia Mason Medical Center

Seattle, WA

About the Company

Virginia Mason Medical Center

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