OPERATIONS IMPROVEMENT ADVISOR

OPERATIONS IMPROVEMENT ADVISOR UNM

Hospitals•3.6 Albuquerque, NM Job Details Full-time $53.29•$67.28 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Relocation assistance Qualifications Managerial strategic planning Budget management Strategic management Report writing Doctoral degree Operations management Competitive analysis Improving operational efficiency Master's degree Key Performance Indicators Business development Project management lifecycle Policy & process development Quality improvement Data interpretation Healthcare policy development Budgeting Senior level Data-driven decision making 10 years Full Job Description Relocation Assistance Available Minimum Offer $ 53.29/hr. Maximum Offer $ 67.28/hr. Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department:

Professional Service Admin FTE:

1.00

Full Time Shift:

Days Position Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer•the Operations Improvement Advisor is responsible for process and efficiency improvements throughout the operations division as assigned by the COO. Develops, communicates and executes strategic priorities. Explores and promotes program advancement to support and align services with mission and strategic initiatives. Foster a collaborative interdisciplinary environment that promotes objectives, fiscal responsibility and optimal performance. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and department policies and procedures. No patient care assignment.

Detailed responsibilities:

DIRECT•Direct implementation activities of the department and/or programs in accordance with Hospitals policies and objectives

OPERATIONS

•Develop plans and make recommendations relative to organizational and departmental operations such as organizational structure, space and layout, equipment use, work flow, and staffing

STRATEGIC PLANNING

•Leads the business development and implementation strategy in the assigned area, advancing the short and long-term strategic plans

STRATEGIC PLANNING

•Uses data to analyze market dynamics, trends and competition and implements strategies to meet market demand; Assesses market development strategy and industry trends as appropriate, leading to the generation of innovative ideas to improve current business plan and achieve desired results MONITOR•Monitors, understands and evaluates service line performance by key performance indicators (volume, outcomes, market shares); gathers competitive intelligence from the community on service line opportunities; monitors internal data to understand the driving forces of business variables, and then implements corrective action when/where appropriate; analyzes data to make fact-based decisions and monitors variances to understand facility trends

IMPROVEMENT

•Develop best practices and recommend changes for improvement in program content and in short/long-range planning in order to maintain competitiveness in the healthcare market LIAISON•Acts as liaison between internal and external consultants/experts, redesign teams, and senior management to ensure that strategic and project goals are met, opportunities are maximized, and barriers are removed

PROJECTS

•Develop and determine priorities and continually monitor status of special projects

PROJECTS

•Ensure that the mission, values, and strategic objectives are integrated into projects and programs

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

•Manage all aspects of approved projects to include project plan, project resources, budget, troubleshooting, deliverables, and communications. QUALITY•Identify patient care standards and practices of excellence and investigate feasibility for application and implementation.

ANALYSIS

•Performs analysis in evaluating current practices and opportunities to leverage excellence in patient care services

POLICIES

•Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to improvement initiatives REPORTS•Prepare reports, proposals, and presentations as required.

DEVELOPMENT

•Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops

Qualifications Education:

Essential:

Master's Degree Nonessential:

Doctorate Degree Education specialization:

Essential:

Related Discipline Nonessential:

Related Discipline Experience:

Essential:

10 years directly related experience

Nonessential:

Project management

Credentials:

Essential:

Not Applicable/Not Required Physical Conditions:

Sedentary Work:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (

Occasionally:

activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (

Frequently:

activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Working conditions:

Essential:

No or min hazard, physical risk, office environment Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required