Washington University in St. Louis · 2 hours ago
Senior Director Business Development & Operations - Cardiology
Washington University in St. Louis is a prestigious institution seeking a Senior Director of Business Development & Operations in Cardiology. The role involves overseeing the division's operational and financial management, strategic planning, and clinical practice management to ensure effective and efficient operations.
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Responsibilities
In conjunction with the Division Chief, develops implements and maintains appropriate policies & procedures for the Division to help ensure the business of the Division is managed in an organized and efficient manner
Assists the Division Chief in strategic planning and implementing activities for the Division. This would include but is not limited to (1) new programs, (2) new faculty, (3) resources, (4) space, (5) strategic initiatives, (6) clinical practice, (7) teaching and training programs
Oversees new facility planning activities, construction and renovation projects
Collaborates with facility and construction personal to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner and according to budget
In conjunction with the Division Chief, develops dialysis facility and physician practice models for division growth and expansion in the community
General oversight of the management of Division’s finances including clinical practice, general funds, grant funds and monies received from gifts and endowments
Analyzes and reports on Divisional Budgets/Funds
Oversees the annual operating budgeting process through the University’s online budgeting system
Assists the Division Chief in the preparation of the Division’s operating budget
Assists the Division Chief in the presentation of the operating budget to the Chairman and Executive Director
Works with Administrative Assistant and Grants Manager to prepare, monitor, analyze, manage and report on Divisional Budgets
Prepares various financial reports on a periodic basis
Develops and maintains models/spreadsheets to assist in the financial management of the division
Executes all fiscal year closing steps in coordination and conjunction with staff and business office
Monitors all clinical practice activities
Analyzes billing reports to ensure proper capture of services and current pricing
Collects data to aid in decision making with regard to billing clinical practice
Prepares monthly/quarterly service analysis by service/location or physician for review by Division Chief
Provides Executive Summary for Division Chief and Department of significant trends or other issues related to the clinical practice
Works with Business Office to correct identified problems and implement required changes
Oversees outpatient clinical operation for division
Works with MMC and other clinics to effectively establish smooth operations of outpatient practice
Manages inpatient and outpatient nurse coordination for the Division
Manages accounts receivables activities to ensure timely billing and collection
Works closely with staff on identifying significant issues impacting the accounts receivables area
Identifies process improvement opportunities
Develops and maintains proper internal control policies and procedures for areas in conjunction with managers
Prepares monthly/quarterly reports analyzing revenue and volume by modality
Provides executive summary to Division Chief and Department
Communicates significant findings and other issues related to dialysis unit operation
Oversees and manages budgetary activity and compliance for dialysis unit
Works closely with Nurse Administrators to monitor monthly activity and to address significant changes impacting the budget
Oversees and manages the Information Technology Systems and implements changes to system and integrate into workflow
Works with vendors on upgrades, regulatory changes, system interfaces and requirements
Oversees the monitoring of quality indicator outcomes related to Medicare Quality Improvement programs
Periodically reviews Managed Care agreements and negotiate new rates and agreements with Insurance Companies
Directs the operational aspects of the dialysis units relating to staffing, purchasing, patient relations, administrative functions and quality initiatives
Performs payroll functions for the division
Coordinates activities with other staff
Identifies the appropriate sources for all employees and enters relevant data into the university’s payroll system for bi-weekly and monthly payroll runs
Requires resolution and approval with the appropriate PIs and Grants Manager for salaries to be charged to their respective grants in concurrence with the approved agency budget
Ensures a complete and accurate file of all payroll documents is to be maintained
Ensures the completion of PARs reports to all faculty and staff on a periodic basis
Resolves any and all PARs questions to all interested parties
Maintains accurate and complete files all signed PARS reports
Serves as responsible for oversight/management of the annual reappointment process for the divisions academic and no-academic year
Prepares and enters biweekly and monthly timesheets into WU Payroll System
Prepares and executes the processing of payroll cost transfers as necessary to transfer payroll cost between two or more funds subsequent to their original posting
Coordinates many personnel functions for the division
Provides appropriate responses and assistance in resolving human resources issues
Performs all personnel hiring functions for the department obtaining appropriate approval signatures through approvals on the university hiring system
Oversees/expedites all new hire appointments activities from completion of appropriate payroll related forms to the entry of appropriate information into the WU payroll/personnel system
Serves as responsible for annual payroll appointments for current employees
Completes Conrad Waiver applications and collaborates with outside counsel
Oversees new hire attends university orientation. All relevant activities related to the orientation of university policies and benefits for new employees would be done in conjunction with the Human Resources Department and the Internal Medicine Business Office
Submits appropriate benefits information to the WU Benefits Office on behalf of divisional employees on a timely basis
Maintains appropriate files of employees for all divisional employees
Coordinates annual performance evaluation and related salary administration process for the division
Oversees purchasing functions for the Division, ensuring maximum utilization of funds and proper distribution/allocation of expenses to appropriate funds
Provides review and approval of the following; Check requests. Travel expense reports for faculty. Approvals for transactions over $10,000. Related budget adjustments to expedite approval of transactions
Oversees administrative aspects of the fellowship program to ensure compliance with regulations and requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration
Healthcare (3 Years)
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position
Benefits
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
Company
Washington University in St. Louis
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.6MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsJim McKelvey
2024-09-13Grant
2023-12-01Grant· $0M
2019-01-31Grant
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