Job Description Summary

MUSC Health is seeking an Executive Director of Ambulatory Services supporting outpatient Oncology services. The Executive Director will be accountable for providing strategic and operational leadership for the NCI-designated Hollings Cancer Center clinics, including infusion and radiation therapy. MUSC Hollings Cancer Center is one of 72 National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers in the nation and the only one in South Carolina.

This position reports to the Chief Ambulatory Officer and will work in close partnership with physician leadership for the Cancer Center. The Executive Director will oversee operations in five clinics, along with a Director and several managers. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for achieving quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, personnel management, operating budgets, financial management, compliance, provider satisfaction, employee engagement and performance improvement.

The Executive Director not only represents areas under their direct responsibility but also provides leadership around organization-wide initiatives to improve patient care, clinical effectiveness, and patient access and to optimize patient experience and quality.

We invite you to learn more: https://hollingscancercenter.musc.edu/

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000244 CHS - Administration - Ambulatory Leadership

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-38

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Executive Director of Ambulatory Services is responsible for partnering with ICCE Leadership to align and execute the strategy and Business Development plan of ICCE. Under limited supervision, the Executive Director of Ambulatory Services oversees and provides leadership for all clinical and support activities for their areas of responsibility. This role interacts pro-actively with other directors, leaders, physicians, nurses and other members of the health care delivery team to achieve desired outcomes. The Executive Director not only represents areas under their direct responsibility but also provides leadership around organization-wide initiatives to improve patient care, clinical effectiveness, and patient access and to optimize patient experience and quality.

The ideal candidate will:

• The Executive Director will successfully maintain positive relationships, oversee the continuity of cancer care and integrate activities with other major organizational units and hospital departments.
• Demonstrates leadership in critical thinking, conflict management and problem solving
• Hires, trains and oversight of oncology directors and managers
• Develops and/or implements best practices to achieve operational benchmarks and efficiencies
• Meets with team regarding departmental operations, develops plans to ensure goals are successfully met
• Cultivates positive relationships among team members and between departments
• Exhibits and promotes a “can-do” attitude
• Supports or leads affiliated organization committees and task forces.​

Minimum Training and Education: Master's degree in healthcare related field such as Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or MBA is required. Seven (7) years of management work experience in ambulatory care leadership role or appropriate clinical area; demonstrated ability to work effectively with physician leaders; talent in the selection and mentoring of high quality, effective teams; proven ability to lead change, organize teams, and delegate responsibility appropriately; proven ability to use data to drive performance improvement; strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Details: The preferred candidate will have a nursing background and strong oncology operations leadership experience, preferably in an NCI-designated cancer center. This position requires knowledge of oncology regulatory and accreditation compliance experience, along with Joint Commission and Magnet.

The incumbent will have a demonstrated ability to work effectively with physician leaders; talent in the selection and mentoring of high quality, effective teams; proven ability to lead change, organize teams, and delegate responsibility appropriately; proven ability to use data to drive performance improvement; strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) *(Selected Positons) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positons) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)*

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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