Chief Operating Officer, Vacaville Medical Center
The COO will facilitate, direct, and coordinate operational activities and programs relative to the day-to-day hospital operations of the medical center through the delivery of cost effective and quality services. This includes oversight of Pharmacy, support services, resource stewardship / utilization management, workplace safety, and Performance Improvement with a close collaboration with Patient Care Services to impact operational and financial imperatives. Working closely with TPMG and Labor leadership, the COO is responsible for building effective partnerships and collaborative relationships in the medical center and service area. The COO assures implementation of system-wide and regional strategic initiatives and policies.
The preferred candidate will be a bright, seasoned and highly qualified executive whose experience includes accomplishing strategic and operational change in a complex environment. The ideal candidates management style will exhibit confidence in operational skill set, integrity, collaboration, flexibility and a result-orientation.
Essential Responsibilities
- Manages the day-to-day operations in the hospital.
- Provide leadership in building a high performing team and organization that achieves both the mission and financial / operational objectives of KP.
- Provides strategic leadership in bringing together diverse constituencies for the purposes of conceptualizing, articulating, and implementing a shared vision for the medical center and service area.
- Develops and executes key strategies which differentiate KP from its competitors in the area of service and clinical excellence.
- Promotes open, effective, and ongoing communication and the sharing of information among and between KP employees, physician leadership and medical staff.
- Creates a culture which is decisive, action-oriented, flexible, and poised to seize opportunities to advance quality, service and performance.
- Establishes clearly defined goals and objectives and ensure follow through in a timely manner.
- Provides leadership in mentoring and developing direct reports and staff in a manner which emphasizes the importance of team work, collaboration, and the sharing of information, resources, and best practices amongst stakeholders across the organization.
- Achieves / exceeds performance expectations throughout the hospitals operations.
- Establishes an environment that supports caregivers and enhances growth, communication, and job satisfaction.
- Manages the operating and capital budgets of areas of responsibility.
- Supports the successful operational implementation of new technology platforms, new systems and new processes.
- Promotes and operationalizes the Labor-Management Partnership throughout the organization.
- Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanentes Code of Conduct).
Basic Qualifications
Five (5) years of hospital operations experience, with a breadth of experience in healthcare leadership roles.Master degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, or related field.N / AAdditional Requirements
Has a strong performance orientation and operational and strategic focus and execution.Demonstrated leadership and an ability to influence and motivate others.Demonstrated success in operations improvement efforts, cost management initiatives, and health system development and management.Thorough understanding of the healthcare industry, particularly related to physician relationships.Experience in managing multiple aspects of health care delivery.Thorough knowledge of legal, regulatory, ethical, managerial, organizational requirements, principles and standards of care for hospitals and healthcare systems.Experience assessing programs, evaluating organizational needs, designing process changes, and successfully implementing changes to process flow and patient care.Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of hospital administration.Extensive experience working with physicians and other clinicians; must have examples of successful collaborative efforts.Preferred Qualifications
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