Vice President Operations

In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.

Reporting to the President of Saint Joseph Medical Center, the Vice President Operations is responsible for providing administrative leadership to ensure that operations are conducted in accordance with strategic business plans, professional/clinical standards and applicable regulatory/accreditation requirements and produce fully integrated, high quality and cost-effective health care outcomes. In the context of day-to-day operations, an incumbent has direct oversight of site-based functions to include plant operations, environmental services, dietary, supply chain/material management as well as clinical operations. Position will also have oversight of lab, therapies, and procedural areas including perioperative and perianesthesia services. Work is focused on optimizing a process-improvement culture, quality, safety and the patient experience. In partnership with physician leadership, ensure that the operational needs of the hospital are understood and addressed in short- and long-term strategic planning, leading significant change management and performance improvement initiatives, maximizing financial performance and creating effective relationships with external constituencies to deliver sustained value to the community. An incumbent maintains close ties to all hospital departments and medical staff to assure efficient, cost-effective and compliant operations and to identify/address/resolve challenges in a timely manner.

Oversee financial management of the Saint Joseph Medical Center facility, including monitoring budgets, productivity, measures and other internal controls to assure defined targets and maximum performance measures are attained. Recommend/oversee capital improvements such as upgrading hospital facilities, including construction/renovation of structures and purchase of new equipment. Lead and implement initiatives, programs and projects to monitor, evaluate, integrate and improve overall hospital operations and quality of care in line with healthcare reform mandates and new organizational/delivery models.

Key contacts include Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) Leadership, independent physician group leaders, physicians and other healthcare professionals to gain acceptance of recommendations regarding new programs/systems/policies and financial/performance improvement opportunities. Effective performance requires a high degree of professionalism and the ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of internal/external entities/stakeholders to significantly increase the growth, visibility, and financial viability of the assigned hospital.

Responsibilities require considerable knowledge of healthcare reform concepts and organizational models, technologies, and hospital operations sufficient to take advantage of important synergies/opportunities in contract administration, cost containment, business growth/development, information systems support and regulatory compliance.

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in healthcare administration, business administration or other discipline related to the duties of the position
• Minimum of seven (7) years of upper management-level experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience
• Experience with methodologies and tools relating to structured performance improvement
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and tools relating to hospital and/or health system administration
• Knowledge of health care reform initiatives and legal issues pertaining to health care sufficient to apply to strategic planning, operations and programs
• Experience with managed care including capitation and contracting issues

Benefits Include: Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Retirement Program, Disability Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, Life Insurance Plans, Worker Compensation, Dress for Your Day Policy, Voluntary Benefits.  This position is eligible for incentive pay based on company performance.

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