Manager Radiation Oncology
- Midland, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
Responsibilities(30%)* Ensures the highest level of patient care and consistency through implementation of departmental policies and procedures, quality assurance programs, radiation safety procedures while maintaining all hospital and Joint Commission standards. Develops effective staff training/enrichment and facilitates continuing education opportunities for staff. Works to ensure standardization of processes across all radiation oncology sites for the MyMichigan Health System. Develops and communicates the process to all staff and physicians. Has complete administrative control over two databases for the radiation oncology electronic health record, troubleshoots all issues with the vendor, and performs all testing for the environment.(20%)* Develops and manages scheduling of staff and departmental procedures for all radiation oncology sites. Acts as liaison between radiation oncologist and radiation oncology staff.(20%)* Responsible for all human resource functions and activities in radiation oncology for all sites. Oversees routine human resource processes such as job postings, interviewing, status changes, payroll, maintenance of employee records, etc. Evaluates and conducts performance reviews on a timely basis. Counsels staff on work behavior and administers corrective/disciplinary actions consistently.(20%)* Updates department charge-master as needed. Works with patient accounting and staff to ensure that the daily submission of charges are accomplished and are accurate with accompanying documentation. This is done in accordance with respect to hospital based and freestanding facilities according to the model of the radiation oncology departments. Works closely with office staff and referring physicians to assure prior authorizations are completed before radiation procedures are performed. Works to follow up on rejected charges and assists in documentation gathering for appeals.(10%)* Completes the annual operating budget, capital forecasting/budgets, and monthly variance reporting for radiation sites as well as Medical Physics for MyMichigan Health for all radiation sites.OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Facilitates all contracts with vendors for all radiation oncology sites.Includes working with other hospital systems for our joint venture.Leads community benefit activities including but not limited to Relay For Life and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Serves on community boards for local non-profits to maintain a presence with oncology partnerships.Acts as the administrative lead for the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities, develops and presents all information to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and maintains all records.Leads departments Quality Team to ensure quality, patient safety, and policy and procedure assurance.Coordinates all education activities for American Society of Radiologic Technologist (ASRT) credit for MyMichigan Health and communicates to the appropriate individuals.Develops and executes marketing of radiation oncology services in collaboration with marketing departments at affiliated institutionsEstablishes and implements short-term and long-term plans, goals, and objectives consistent with affiliated institutions’ missions and strategy to ensure continued growth and viability of their radiation oncology center.May be asked to rotate to another radiation therapy center to cover staff shortages or fluctuations in patient volume.Participates/implements process improvement activities including use of quality improvement tools. Effectively operates a computer using MS Office applications such as Word, Excel.Other duties as assigned.Certifications and LicensuresBLS: Basic Life SupportWithin 1 month of hire or transfer**ARRT RT: Reg Radiation Therapist Preferred
Required EducationBachelor's degree in radiation therapy (at the time of hire or transfer to position) and a Master's degree in business administration or health care administration within 3 years of hire or transfer to position required.Other InformationEXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:At least three years’ experience working in a radiation oncology program.Three years or more experience in leading performance / business process improvement activities including, analyzing clinical workflow processes, utilizing continuous process improvement methodologies.Must be capable of operating radiation-producing equipment utilizing radiation safety measures.Must be able to perform a series of complex and precise technical procedures as related to radiation oncology.Strong leadership and organizational skills needed to effectively lead several different types and levels of employees.Leadership abilities essential to effectively coordinate a team, i.e. teamwork, communication, etc. which includes physicians, department staff members and affiliated institutions.Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills needed to communicate concepts and objectives in a clear and understandable manner to a variety of audiences, including executive managements, staff members, physicians and other managers.Understanding and comprehension of information systems as they apply to and are used in radiation oncology.MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.Five years supervisor/managerial experience preferred.Registration with the Society for Radiation Oncology Administrators (SROA) is preferred.PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.Physical Demand Level: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.