Manager Of Operations
Position Summary : The Manager of Operations oversees the operations performed within a branch. Specifically, providing leadership, guidance, and coordination of services to ensure the distribution of all medical equipment, supplies and services delivered to a patient's home accurately and on-time. Collaboration with leadership, health systems, hospice partners and key community referral sources to improve patient services. The Manager of Operations may also serve as the site leader in absence of on-site leadership.
Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities :
- Comply with all current government regulations and professional standards respecting patient care
- Participate in educational and professional programs and / or review professional literature on an ongoing basis to maintain knowledge and competency in current and developing techniques, professional standards, and the HME products and services offered by AdaptHealth
- Oversees timely and efficient execution of all branch operations including Delivery, Warehouse, Logistics and Respiratory staff (with appropriate clinical supervisory support, as required)
- Ensure that the services provided via the branch location are done so in accordance with all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those put forth by : CMS, Department of Health, DOT, FDA, OSHA, and the company's accreditation organization
- Manage logistics team providing daily direction and communication to employees so that orders are routed in a timely, efficient, and knowledgeable manner or exceed productivity and cost per delivery goals
- Ensure cost-effectiveness and delivery timeliness through selected method of delivery regarding delivery management throughout organization
- Responsible for managing inventory and working collaboratively with the department leaders to ensure that all customers receive their goods and services with a timely, efficient, and clinically safe manner
- Control inventory at the branch level. Place purchase orders in accordance with company restocking protocol
- Addresses service concerns, identifies trends and reacts accordingly
- Work with regional and department leadership to resolve concerns and to improve the patient experience
- Responsible for root cause analysis and problem resolution for all operations reviewing trends of customer service failures, determines root cause analysis, and implements appropriate communication / measures for improvements
- Maintain rapport with ordering physicians and referral sources. Inform the physicians and pertinent others of the changes in the patient's condition through visit reports and telephone communication
- Conduct consistent communication with regional and departmental leadership throughout organization to review delivery resources to maintain the organizational goals and metrics for patient care, safety, personnel, and maintenance
- Works with others to ensure initial and ongoing training occurs regularly with return demonstration and accountability as evidenced by achieving operational and regulatory audit goals
- Assist in resolving patient equipment problems under emergency conditions
- Assist with preventative maintenance, required service checks, and patient / environmental assessment on home respiratory equipment during scheduled visits to patients
- Assume on-call responsibilities during non-business hours in accordance with company policy
- Maintain patient confidentiality and function within the guidelines of HIPAA
- Completes assigned compliance training and other educational programs as required
- Maintains compliant with AdaptHealth's Compliance Program and applicable company policies, procedures, and patient protocols
Requirements :
Management / Supervision :
Responsible for selection and hiring of qualified staff, ensuring an effective on-boarding, and providing comprehensive training and regular feedbackAccomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; developing, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standardsEstablishes annual goals and objectives for the department based on the organization's strategic goalsResponsible for achieving organizational performance and retention goals, including timely completion of performance evaluationsCompetency, Skills and Abilities :
Leadership SkillsStrong ability to co-manage in a multi-site environmentIndependent Thinker and Decision MakerStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detailExcellent verbal and written communicationExcellent customer service skillsProficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically ExcelAbility to prioritize and manage multiple projectsSolid ability to learn new technologies and possess the technical aptitude required to understand flow of data through systems as well as system interactionEducation and Experience Requirements :
An associate degree from an accredited college required, bachelor's degree preferredFive (5) years' experience in the HME leadership is requiredRelevant experience in health care, insurance customer services, claims, billing is preferredValid and unrestricted driver's license in the state of residencePhysical Demands and Work Environment :
Work environment will be stressful at times, as overall office activities and work levels fluctuateMust be able to bend, stoop, stretch, stand, and sit for extended periods of timeSubject to long periods of sitting and exposure to computer screenAbility to perform repetitive motions of wrists, hands, and / or fingers due to extensive computer useMust be able to lift 50 pounds as neededExcellent ability to communicate both verbally and in writingMay be exposed to angry or irate customers or patientsAbility to effectively communicate both verbally and written with internal and external customers with the ability to demonstrate empathy, compassion, co