Regional Director, Geriatric Program

Job Overview:

Responsible for the direction of Monmouth Medical Center s Special Care Center: Geriatrics Department, Center for Arthritis and Rheumatologic Conditions & Center For Diabetes Education. Responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating the management and clinical practice activities at the Special Care Center. Leads services in a dynamic process of adaptation to service goals, changes in the healthcare system and response to customer demands. Fosters autonomy, accountability and professional & personal growth & development of staff.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor s Degree
• Minimum of five years experience in an ambulatory health setting
• Minimum of five years management experience
• Critical thinking and analytical skills a must
• General knowledge of Physician Compensation models and Contract Terminology
• Microsoft Office proficient

Preferred:

• Master s Degree
• Experience overseeing multiple locations
• Effective working knowledge of healthcare financial management, medical practice accounting, third party reimbursement issues, patient flow and facilities management
• Prior experience working in a clinical capacity

Essential Functions:

• Apply financial principles and practices in preparing and managing annual operating/capital budgets that support department goals
• Developing staffing patterns reflective of needed hours for patient care and appropriate staff mix
• Demonstrate proactive approach to daily operation of department
• Supervise department business functions-reports, records, documents, time sheets, schedules, invoices and collection
• Oversee registration, billing and scheduling functions for Special Care Center
• Responsible for development and coordination of MMC s Department of Geriatrics van transportation service
• Effectively communicate with medical staff on behalf of patients and nursing
• Collaborate with chairman of departments & medical staff for Special Care Center services
• Collaborate with Marketing /PR department & community organizations to increase Special Care Center s market share by promoting programs, services and physicians
• Participate in community education & outreach while establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of community organizations to promote department services
• Ensure knowledge of standards of care and communicating acceptable practice standards through evaluation of outcomes and staff performance
• Participate in selection and review of standards of care for clinical area
• Responsible for compliance with regulatory requirements from JCAHO, NJDOH, OSHA, ADA and others as applicable
• Establish and maintain an environment that encourages risk-taking, autonomy and change as appropriate
• Act as a resource and role model for staff & colleagues. Support teamwork by researching & cooperatively sharing information
• Responsible for hiring & retention of staff, staff development, and creating an environment where staff feel valued
• Attend continuing education courses to seek out and apply new professional/technical concepts
• Establish clear specific performance standards & expectations for staff members
• Meet annual performance goals established for departments, obtain expected results, e.g. service and productivity targets

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer