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Bozeman Health Administrator of Clinical Services & Operations - Big Sky in Big Sky, Montana
Find your home under the grandeur of the ‘big sky’. Big Sky, Montana is located 45 miles south of Bozeman and an hour away from Yellowstone National Park. The “new west” lifestyle craved by those pursing outdoor recreation, crisp mountain air, four distinct seasons and short commutes, is certainly reflected in Big Sky’s growing population and tourism.
Big Sky is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream, nestled high in the Gallatin National Forest. Big Sky Resort offers world-class skiing and ample activities in the warmer months. The surrounding terrain makes excellent biking, snowshoeing, horseback riding and snowmobiling adventures, while the Gallatin River offers rafting and fishing.
Big Sky Medical Center recently earned the Montana Trauma Receiving Facility designation, commonly referred to as Level 5 Trauma Center. Big Sky Medical Center has been caring for the greater Big Sky community since 2015. It is an eight-bed critical access hospital providing emergency and primary care to the Big Sky and West Yellowstone communities. The two-story, 35,000 square foot medical center includes an emergency department with a heli-stop, inpatient care, primary care, behavioral health, imaging and ultrasound, laboratory and inpatient and retail pharmacy.
At Bozeman Health, it is our privilege to deliver expert, compassionate health and wellness services across the continuum. Join us in our mission to improve community health and quality of life in Bozeman, Montana. We ask that this Administrator is willing to live in the Big Sky community.
Position Summary:
The Administrator of Big Sky Medical Center (BSMC) oversees BSMC’s day to day operations which include: an 8-bed inpatient/swing bed unit, Emergency Department, inpatient and outpatient laboratory, inpatient and outpatient pharmacy, imaging department (x-ray, CT, MRI, and Ultrasound services) , Big Sky Primary Care Clinic, outpatient Behavioral Health services, and specialty outreach clinics as well as related facility support services. The Administrator will direct a system shared services model to plan, staff, execute, and monitor Big Sky Medical Center’s operations (facilities, construction, environmental services, nutrition services, materials management, and biomedical engineering) subject to policies, budgets, objectives, and directives mandated by regulatory agencies and DNV and in alignment with the executive team and the Bozeman Health System Board. Serves as a mentor and leader to hospital management. Responsible for strengthening and building relationships with medical staff, hospital staff, community members and regional healthcare partners. Enhances patient care, nursing practice, safety and quality in accordance with organizational policies, evidence-based practice and standards of professional practice. Promotes a professional practice environment and develops and maintains collegial and collaborative partnerships across Bozeman Health to positively impact clinical operations, financial stewardship, employee engagement, and patient care experience and outcomes. Collaborates with the entire senior leadership team across all areas of operations and shared services.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Medicine, Nursing, Business, Health Care Administration or related field
Five (5) years of progressive leadership roles in healthcare services, ambulatory care, integrated delivery system and/or physician practice management
Demonstrated experience in leadership, management, capital and operational budgeting, quality improvement, and service delivery.
Advanced knowledge of health system shared-services structure, accreditation requirements, clinical programs (examples: stroke and trauma), policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of CAH cost-based reimbursement.
Knowledge of the State of Montana and CMS standards as they relate to nursing and clinical practices.
Preferred: FACHE certification or demonstrated progress towards certification
Preferred: Experience with Clinical Program Development
Preferred: Critical Access Hospital (CAH experience)
Preferred: Long-term care experience
Preferred: Experience working in a highly matrixed organization and integrated delivery system
Essential Job Functions:
In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.
Directs broad operations to ensure the provision of comprehensive departmental services in compliance with all regulatory agencies and hospital requirements.
Ensures a collaborative departmental approach to long-range strategic operational planning, care and service design and development of organizational policies, which reflect the mission of the organization.
Coordinates and oversees the organization-wide departmental services. Continuously assesses, measures and improves departmental performance.
Demonstrates responsible management of all departmental resources.
Demonstrates clinical/technical and managerial competency. Ensures staff professional needs are met.
Leads, teaches, inspires, helps and consistently demonstrates hospital behavioral standards
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong leadership managerial skills; ability to plan, delegate, monitor and improve work performance
Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
Knowledge of healthcare regulation – CAH and swing-bed specifically
Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
Standard office equipment and computer applications; MS Office, EMR, internet applications etc.
Schedule Requirements:
This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.
Physical Requirements:
Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
Sitting (Continuously): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
Standing (Occasionally): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
Walking (Occasionally): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
Climbing (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.
Twisting/Bending/Stooping (Occasionally): Twisting, bending, and stooping require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.
Reaching Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.
Pushing/Pulling (Occasionally): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.
Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.
Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).
Exposures:
Tasks may include exposure to:
bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed.
various chemicals, medications, and hazardous products used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, and other substances.
infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.
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