Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. · 1 month ago
Chief Administrative Officer, Department of Radiation Oncology
BIDMC - Main Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$206K/yr - $258K/yr
15+ years expHarvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) is one of the largest physician organizations in New England, dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care, education, and research. The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is responsible for the strategic, operational, and budgetary management of the Department of Radiation Oncology, ensuring efficient operations across clinical, research, education, and community missions.
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Responsibilities
The CAO is responsible for ensuring the success and efficient operations of a complex academic department across clinical, research, education and community missions and ensures the strength of all business functions to achieve optimal financial performance, cost efficiency, business growth, and market leadership
Leads the development and execution of goals and objectives of the Department and the Medical Center
Works with Department Chief, other physician leaders, HMFP leadership, Medical Center and community hospital leadership, and other leadership to develop short and long-range business plans for the Department and across the BILH network
Responsible for the oversight of the financial activities associated with the Department including, but not limited to, the billing function, revenue cycle, research grants and finances, financial and accounting reporting and procedures
Also directs the implementation of efficient workflow approaches develops monitors and prepares budgets for both HMFP and the Medical Center, modifies operations based on financial forecasts and results, and implements appropriate and consistent systems, protocols and procedures for both HMFP and the Medical Center
Works closely with the Department Chief and other physician leaders in the department to assist with long-term strategic planning and tactical decision-making, including integration of clinical, research, and educational programs to ensure their mutually beneficial success
Responsible for the recruitment, selection, orientation, performance management, and development of talent within the department
Works closely with Medical Center leadership on clinical hires
Reevaluates the department infrastructure to assure the proper support of all aspects of the department and its satellites within the network
In collaboration with the HMFP CFO, directs the financial management processes in preparation of the HMFP financial statements, reconciliation, cash management, payroll, and reporting to various state and federal agencies related to the professional activities of the Department
Oversees financial performance and operations of the Beth Israel Radiation Oncology Department Foundation in support of its charitable mission to fund research and medical education
Ensures the practice model delivers optimal patient care
Works with interdisciplinary teams to improve access through efforts aimed at increasing capacity to support demand and growth
Develops and utilizes patient satisfaction data, mystery shopping data, and other available sources of information to maximize customer service and develop action plans to create an ideal patient experience
Responsible for the development, oversight and management of all other functions within the Department including credentialing/hiring of HMFP employed physicians, hiring front line BIDMC staff, department finances, Harvard Medical School financial relationships, residency and research finances, ambulatory and procedural services, and privacy and security compliance
Collaborates with Department leadership to oversee special purpose funds, endowment accounts, and the operations for graduate medical education programs, including fellowship and individual training programs
Partners with the Department Chief on the development, ongoing review of the Department’s compensation plans with respect to compliance, accountability, market analysis, administration, affordability, communication, and education with faculty
Determines the need for and allocation of human resources, financial, space, and material resources, based on analytics and data analysis
Responsible for organizing departmental activities and initiatives
Gathers data through best practices and collaborates with other disciplines to recommend services that will increase productivity, minimize the duplication of services, increase workflow efficiency, break down departmental barriers and provide the highest quality of care to patients
Responsible for the preparation, monitoring, review, and performance of clinical and research budgets for BIDMC, HMFP, and HMS
For the physician practice, collaborates with HMFP Finance team in the preparation of detailed financial statements, general ledger, reconciliation of monthly bank statements, cash management, physician and support staff payroll, and various filing/reports to state and federal agencies
Responsible for the management of the QA divisional work
Ensures that the Department of Radiation Oncology program is monitored and evaluated for quality and those opportunities for continuous improvements are regularly reviewed and implemented, as mandated by TJC, OSHA, DPH, and CRICO requirements and Medical Staff by-laws
Works closely with HMFP and Medical Center Compliance Offices to ensure Department adherence to Corporate Compliance Programs
Supports the Chief in the recruitment of physician talent for the department and negotiates terms of physician contracts with the approval of the Chief and in conjunction with HMFP corporate senior leadership
Builds bridges and links teams between hospital operations and physician practice integrating the goals and business plans of the two groups
Develops monitoring tools to measure financial, quality and satisfaction outcomes
Partners with areas such as Research Finance, Office of Corporate Research, Ambulatory Services, and GME to ensure proper compliance, delivery of care and coordination of program planning
Qualification
Required
Seasoned health care professional with broad leadership skills normally acquired through 15+ years of related experience within a sizeable, complex provider organization
Demonstrated strategic leadership, planning and change management skills
Demonstrated ability to identify and analyze all pertinent information/data and communicate in a persuasive manner
Excellent diplomacy, negotiation, and communication skills
A demonstrated record of accomplishment and success in physician/medical practice operations and leadership, including strategic planning, human resources management, fiscal management, and performance improvement
Demonstrated business and financial acumen. Solid operational and financial skills to ensure that resources are applied in a most effective manner for achieving quality of care and service
Strong presentation and writing skills. Creates succinct written communications and is able to simplify complex messages
Demonstrated ability to think strategically while remaining operationally and financially grounded
Experience with a variety of QI and rapid cycle improvement techniques necessary
Preferred
Graduate education or equivalent experience in business, health or public administration strongly preferred
Minimum of 8-10 year of leadership experience in clinical operations; hospital business management experience strongly preferred
Radiation Oncology experience helpful but not required
Experience in a large complex academic medical center and matrix-oriented department is highly desired
Experience working with a large physician faculty practice in an academic environment is strongly preferred
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Retirement plan(s) with employer contributions
Company
Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.
Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) is a leading physician organization, affiliated with Harvard Medical School (HMS), and dedicated to excellence in research, teaching, and patient care.
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