RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.

RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group is a multispecialty group practice comprised of highly trained and experienced world class primary and specialty care physicians. RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group physicians provide compassionate and innovative cutting-edge care for people at every stage of life at easily accessible facilities conveniently located throughout New Jersey. Backed by the vast continuum of resources of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest not-for-profit integrated health care delivery system in New Jersey and one of the largest in the nation, our dedicated physicians and expertly trained supporting staff continuously strive for clinical excellence.

Job Summary:

The Vice President (VP) of Operations, Northern Region is responsible for operational management of Medical Group ambulatory practice sites. The Northern Region includes sites in, but not limited to, the following counties: Morris, Essex, Hudson, Bergen, and Union Counties.This individual works to ensure systems are in place to ensure a high-quality and safe patient experience, adequate support for providers to deliver patient care as well as productive and profitable operations. The VP of Operations will serve to prioritize, create and develop organizational goals and critical procedures towards achieving multi-specialty practice objectives and long-term growth. They will also be responsible for the overall evaluation and process to increase and maintain high levels of quality patient care and employee safety across practices.

The VP will oversee and manage assets to improve profitability and efficiently utilize all possible resources. VP manages business growth and profitability; reviews operations management data, and budgets. The VP of Operations is responsible for all HIPAA-related compliance reporting and activities as well as all applicable laws, policies and regulations governing the medical group.

Essential Functions:

• Assure the quality, safety and appropriateness of patient care services are reviewed and evaluated on a regular basis and adequate actions required by findings are implemented.
• Utilize a variety of feedback and works collaboratively with leadership and practice management and staff to identity and pursue opportunities for improvement.
• Establish and revise standards for all areas to achieve maximum cost-efficiency and operational performance.
• Define, develop and implement policies and procedures which guide and support provision of service in specific practices.
• Make effective staffing recommendations for current and future needs of practice/department.
• Improve the type and scope of services required to meet the needs of patients and medical group.
• Monitor net return on individual programs and conduct cost analysis.
• Apply financial principles to annual operating/capital budgets which support department goals.
• Approve payment allocations.
  

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor s Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration or related field
• Master s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration or related field preferred
• Seven to ten years progressive managerial experience in medical practice management or other applicable environment required.
• Proven commitment to quality service delivery and achieving organizational mission required.

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• 401 (k)
• PTO
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer