Director of Hospital Based Services

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Essential Responsibilities

• Direct the operations of assigned hospital-based service departments to achieve organizational, operational, quality, and patient experience goals.
• Establish departmental priorities, performance expectations, and operational standards.
• Develop and maintain departmental policies and procedures.

• Develop, implement, and monitor operational and strategic initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
• Direct departmental operating and capital budgets, ensuring responsible fiscal management and resource utilization.
• Analyze operational and financial performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead implementation of projects that enhance efficiency, productivity, and service delivery.

• Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to standardize workflows, optimize processes, and improve patient outcomes.
• Utilize performance data to drive operational decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.

• Serve as the primary liaison between assigned departments and executive leadership.
• Partner with physicians, nursing leadership, finance, human resources, and support services to achieve operational goals.
• Build strong relationships across the organization to facilitate effective communication and change management.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, or a related field required.
• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), or related field preferred.

Experience

• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible healthcare operational experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of management experience.

Additional Job Description

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan
• Paid time off and extended sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Disability insurance plan options
• Continuous professional and clinical training
• Competitive pay
• Annual Merit Increase
• Wellbeing resources
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee perks and discounts
• Employee referral program
• Flexible schedule options
• Certification incentive program

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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