Vice President-Chief Operating Officer – Samaritan Medical G…

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
  • Responsible for the oversight, evaluation, and direction of Samaritan Medical Group (SMG) operations and administrative functions. Collaborates with system and site-based leadership to identify and plan for resource needs to ensure efficient and effective operations of the medical group. Develops and executes key strategic initiatives that extend the reach of the mission of SHS. Works closely with the CMO, Boards and clinicians to plan, operate and promote SMG to best serve the community and service area.
• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
  • The Clinic Administration teams at Samaritan Health Services are committed to providing leadership and operational support for our physicians, advanced practice clinicians and all other employees that deliver care in our outpatient clinic practices.
• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field required. Master’s degree or equivalent health care management experience preferred.
2. Eight (8) years in healthcare administration with progressively increasing responsibility required.
3. An in-depth knowledge of health law issues, including antitrust, physician relationships, contracts, tax-exempt status, Medicare/Medicaid, corporate law and other related health regulations required.
4. Experience or training demonstrating a broad understanding of the health care environment and issues unique to that environment required.
5. Experience or training analyzing, organizing, prioritizing and making critical decisions required.
6. Experience or training communicating (both written and verbal) with people under a wide array of circumstances required.

• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
  • Leadership – Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward accomplishing goals. Achieves desired results through effective people management.
  • Conflict resolution – Influences others to build consensus and gain cooperation. Proactively resolves conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.
  • Critical thinking – Identifies complex problems. Involves key parties, gathers pertinent data and considers various options in decision making process. Develops, evaluates and implements effective solutions.
  • Communication and team building – Leads effectively with excellent verbal and written communication. Delegates and initiates/manages cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Rarely
    (1 – 10% of the time)

    Occasionally
    (11 – 33% of the time)

    Frequently
    (34 – 66% of the time)

    Continually
    (67 – 100% of the time)

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0″-36″) 0-20 Lbs

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24″-54″) 0 – 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54″) 0 – 20 Lbs

    CARRY 1-handed, 0 – 20 pounds

    CARRY 2-handed, 0 – 20 pounds

    KNEEL (on knees)

    BEND FORWARD at waist

    CLIMB – STAIRS

    STAND

    WALK – LEVEL SURFACE

    ROTATE TRUNK Standing

    REACH – Upward

    PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

    PULL (0-20 pounds force)

    SIT

    ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

    REACH – Forward

    MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

    FINGER DEXTERITY

    PINCH Fingers

    GRASP Hand/Fist

    None specified