Vice President of Ambulatory Operations, Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center

Vice President of Ambulatory Operations, Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center

Job Overview:

The Vice President of Ambulatory Operations for the Cancer Center is responsible for managing the outpatient clinical operations, encompassing both adult and pediatric outpatient clinics and the infusion center. The VP will work closely with other senior leaders to ensure operational effectiveness and will have direct or indirect oversight of the full operational functionality of the cancer center, ensuring the efficient delivery of exceptional, patient-centered care while maintaining safe, high-quality access and outcomes.

Key collaborators include the Vice President of Radiation Oncology, Vice President of Oncology Nursing, Vice President of the Central Cancer Service Line, Vice President of Perioperative Services, RWJUH New Brunswick, Vice President of Hospital Operations, RWJUH New Brunswick and the Vice President of Support Services, RWJUH New Brunswick

Reports To:

• The Vice President Ambulatory Operations for the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center reports directly to the Chief Administrative Officer of the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center

Qualifications:

• Master s degree in business, healthcare administration, or related field required
• A minimum of 5 years of successful progressive healthcare/facility management experience, preferably in Oncology Services
• High level, complex problem-solving abilities both in groups and in one-on-one situations. Ability to translate the mission and vision to everyday work
• Ability to manage and lead in a matrixed organization
• Strong communication, leadership, and team building skills
• Demonstrated experience and success delivering excellent service, operational and quality outcomes within an academic medical center setting
• Established business sense
• Strong business insight, a sophisticated knowledge of healthcare funding, and experience in competitive marketplaces with the ability to make complex and difficult decisions
• Highly developed communication, influencing, and negotiation skills, particularly with physicians and executives
• Detailed knowledge of information systems
• Skill using and analyzing information systems to quickly recommend opportunities for optimization and efficiency

Essential Functions:

• Achieve the highest level of performance in the Morris Cancer Center Ambulatory Service Units. Establish, monitor, and manage strategies to ensure productivity, operational and financial performance, and patient throughput
• Serve as a liaison and advisor for all clinical or non-clinical departments/areas within the cancer center, providing leadership guidance and support to ensure seamless collaboration and integration of services that enhance the patient experience
• Analyzing audit reports and formulating improvements to departmental workings
• Enhance the quality, access, safety, and efficiency of patient services and increase patient satisfaction with a focus on performance excellence and high reliability
• Leverage technology and data to continually measure results, improvements, and successes through key performance metrics
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders to align ambulatory practice, safety, value-based initiatives
• Ensure compliance with ambulatory regulatory requirements, including accreditation standards, Joint Commission regulations, and HIPAA guidelines
• Oversee and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of ambulatory operations, including patient flow, scheduling, and resource utilization
• Develop and implement strategic plans for the ambulatory oncology service line, aligning with overall organizational goals
• Manage the budget and financial performance of ambulatory oncology operations, ensuring profitability and cost-effectiveness
• Provide leadership and guidance to ambulatory operations staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment
• Collaborate with other clinical departments and physician leaders to ensure seamless integration of care across the continuum
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that support the effective and efficient operation of ambulatory oncology services
• Analyze operational data to identify areas for improvement and track progress towards goal
• Drive the delivery of exceptional patient care by collaborating with clinical leaders to implement evidence-based practices, and innovative treatments throughout the ambulatory clinical care setting
• Ensure patient-centric approaches and the highest quality and safety standards in clinical care Lead a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement to advance cancer patient care in full alignment with the Cancer Institute s teaching, research and service missions
• Drive greater performance through system-thinking and creativity to create the ideal patient experience by continuously improving quality metrics, employee engagement, patient care services, expense reduction, managing staffing ratios, productivity and service line growth and expansion
• Work collaboratively with the Morris Cancer Center executive team to help elevate RWJUH Oncology Services/Rutgers Cancer Center into the Top 50 Cancer Programs in the Nation by 2031, supporting the vision for honor roll status in US News & World Report
• Promotes collaboration and partnership among multiple parties inside The Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center and RWJBarnabas Health
• Builds and leverages a network of relationships that are important to the organization and its stakeholders
• Reinforces and embeds new thinking and a change mindset throughout the organization
• Continuously evolves and innovates The Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center s operations in ways that significantly improves measurable results
• Improves processes and embeds cutting-edge solutions to elevate quality and productivity, ultimately serving patients
• Enables higher team and stakeholder performance by incrementally improving approaches based on calculated risks
• Benchmarks performance of The Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center Ambulatory Services against industry best practices
• Relates well to the diverse range of styles, approaches, and backgrounds of people across the enterprise
• Attacks challenges with drive, energy, and an eye for the bottom line
• Develops and empowers teams to multiply the impact of The Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Possesses exceptional speaking, writing, and listening skills
• Shows up optimistically, at ease, authentically, and with humor and grace
• Direct reports include the Director of Administration for Clinic and Ambulatory Operations, Nurse Directors for Infusion center, Program Director BMY/Car-T, and Nurse Director Pediatric Oncology Outpatient
• Other key relationships include the Executive Director Outpatient Pharmacy, Director Patient Experience, AVP Patient Access and Navigation

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.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

About The Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center

The Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center, a $750 million, 12-story, 510,000-square-foot facility, is currently under construction in New Brunswick and is expected to open in mid-2025. The center will be the state s first freestanding cancer hospital and will offer advanced oncology care services, including radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgical treatments, as well as wellness, prevention, and education resources. The center will feature state-of-the-art laboratories for cancer research and will provide a model for cancer care delivery. The center will also offer a multidisciplinary care model, where cancer specialists from RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute will collaborate to devise the best treatment plan for each patient. Additionally, the center will be part of a larger network of cancer centers under construction in New Jersey, including the Cancer Center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center's Vogel Medical Campus.

• Inpatient care: 96 inpatient beds on three floors, a dedicated floor for surgical and procedure rooms, a central sterile processing area and inpatient support spaces.
• Outpatient care: 84 infusion bays, 74 exam rooms including clinic space featuring a 'beach/boardwalk' theme for pediatric patients, advanced radiology including four linear accelerators, diagnostic equipment (CT, MRI, mammogram and other equipment with core lab), pharmacy facilities and outpatient urgent care.
• Research: Wet lab facilities and equipment to support 10 research teams, clinical trial offices and faculty offices.

Our Partnership with the Rutgers Cancer Institute

Together with the Rutgers Cancer Institute (CINJ), the state s leading cancer program and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, we offer the most advanced multidisciplinary, patient-centric cancer care including cancer screenings and diagnosis to treat types of cancer. Adult and pediatric patients have access to innovative clinical trials, precision medicine, immunotherapy, sophisticated radiation therapy techniques and complex surgical procedures to treat the most common, as well as the most complicated and rare cancers. Cancer services are available at all RWJBarnabas Health hospitals across the state of NJ and are affiliated with a specific NJ region based on geographical location (North, Central, and South).

The Rutgers Cancer Institute, together with RWJBarnabas Health, is New Jersey s only National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated Comprehensive Care Center recognized for its clinical and scientific research leadership. RWJBarnabas Health is a CEO Cancer Gold Standard employer, an accreditation awarded by the CEO Roundtable on Cancer, for its dedication and commitment to maintaining a high standard of excellence in cancer prevention, early detection, and quality care for its employees and families. RWJBarnabas Health