Senior Vice President of Fiscal Services

SUMMARY: Plans, directs, integrates and improves the activities of assigned departments and functions to ensure the promotion of the organization’s mission, vision and values. Participates in formulating long term strategic and business plans to ensure the organization’s continuing viability. Responsible for overall supervision of Fiscal Services on both a strategic (corporate) and tactical (department) level. Public presentation is also an integral part of this position and to function effectively, the Senior Vice President is expected to interface with community and business leaders and other organizations and agencies at the local, state and federal level as appropriate to successfully implement the Frontier Health mission, vision and values. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education:      Master’s degree in mental health field, healthcare administration or business administration required.   Licensure:       Must possess highest level of licensure applicable to degree.   Certification:   Must possess highest level of certification applicable to degree.   Experience:     Experience in healthcare administration preferred.   Knowledge/Skills:     Verbal/written communication skills.   Organizational skills. EQUIPMENT: Computer, fax, copier and any other equipment required to perform the functions of the position. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLILITIES: 1.  Selects, trains, disciplines and evaluates performance of employees. 2.  Recommends pay adjustments for employees. 3.  Organizes and schedules employee work activities. 4.  Maintains a safe work environment by identifying and correcting potentially unsafe conditions and work practices. 5.  Maintains a positive working climate within and across departmental functions. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.       Respect, Integrity and Trust a.     Demonstrates respect and regard for dignity and rights of others to ensure a positive and caring work environment. b.     Maintains confidentiality in all matters related to the customer and company concerns. c.     Communicates with others in an open and honest manner. d.     Consistently remains calm during stressful situations. e.     Assumes responsibility for own actions. f.    Takes appropriate risks in matters that benefit the patients and/or customers served. 2.       Service and Excellence a.       Responsible for operational excellence within the department to ensure that the department delivers quality services to both internal and external customers in accordance with applicable policies and procedures and professional services. b.       Seeks opportunities, offers ideas and participates in quality improvement efforts and assumes responsibility to support activities. c.       Assumes responsibility to help contain costs and improve efficiency (points out areas of waste, suggesting viable cost-cutting alternatives.) d. Demonstrates competence in services provided. -   Participates in the process, completes plans for assigned programs and updates annually 3. Leadership a.       Plans, develops, organizes and guides the operation of the department to contribute to meeting the mission/goals of the company as well as the requirements of CARF and other federal, state and local regulatory and/or accrediting agencies. b.       Implements participative management through employee input in creative problem- solving through suggestions, task forces, committees and other forms of feedback. c.       Demonstrates ability to implement problem-solving mechanisms to both routine and emergent situations. d. Demonstrates willingness and ability to initiate and implement positive change. e.       Acts collaboratively, using cooperation rather than competition as the preferred way of reaching shared goals. f.       Responsible for directing and monitoring all reporting directors and managers in the development and implementation of long and short term departmental plans which support the mission, vision and values of Frontier Health. These plans include the development of annual goals and objectives, annual operations and capital budgets; facilities development; equipment evaluation and selection; personnel selection, assignment, development and evaluation; resource allocation; and customer relations. g. Sets an example for all employees of commitment and loyalty to Frontier Health by openly supporting and participating in organizational projects and events. 4.       Staff Development a.       Responsible for identifying and providing staff education that is directed toward competence and the achievement of excellence in service. -Meets staff performance assessment policy expectations. b.       Provides ongoing education including orientation, and inservices according to employee and organizational needs and state requirements. c.       Participates in and promotes activities that contribute to personal and professional growth for self and employees. d.       Attends and participates in management development workshops as scheduled by the organization. 5.       Communication a.       Responsible for communication with assigned departments as well as across all departments to ensure that information is shared for effective operations. b.       Seeks out, understands, listens and conveys information clearly as needed in written and verbal forms. c. Holds regularly scheduled staff meetings and provides minutes to staff. d. Investigates and responds appropriately to all complaints and takes effective corrective action when necessary. e. Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve interpersonal and professional conflicts when dealing with members of the organization. Accepts criticism well. f. Creates good give-and-take with others in conversations and meetings. 6.       Fiscal Management a.       Responsible for effective fiscal management of division operations to ensure proper utilization of company financial resources. b.       Oversees the development of operating and capital budget, within designated deadlines according to budgetary procedures. c.       Investigates and suggests alternatives to the established budget depending on shifting organizational needs. d.       Hold reporting directors and managers accountable for conserving resources and monitoring expenditures to ensure they remain within budgeted parameters. e.       Ensures an adequate inventory of supplies and equipment as appropriate to meet the demands of assigned departments. -     Meets standards necessary to maintain respective state, federal and other third-party payer contracts(s) -    Completes annual corporate budget by expected guidelines -     Completes and disseminates monthly financial statements by the 15th of the succeeding month 7.       External Relationship Management a.       Cooperates in the development and implementation of Frontier Health marketing planned public relations activities as appropriate to enhance relationships with external customers. b.       Assists in carrying out activities to better integrate intellectual disabilities and vocational rehabilitation services with local community via community, economic and health-oriented education, training and public relations activities. c. Interfaces with funding, regulatory and referral entities as appropriate to successfully accomplish Frontier Health’s mission, vision and values. d. Participates in Frontier Health community service activities as appropriate. 8.       Management of the Environment of Care and Infection Control a.       Participates in the planning for the space, equipment, processes and resources needed to safely and effectively support the services provided, and to reduce the risks of endemic and epidemic nosocomial infections in patients and staff. b.       Assures that all assigned staff participates and efficiently implement the Frontier Health plans for the management of the environment of care and infection control. c.       Assures that all assigned staff effectively and efficiently implement the Frontier Health plans for the management of the environment of care and infection control. d.       Assures that all assigned departments implement corporate plans to continuously measure, assess and improve the infection control function and the status of the environment of care. 9.       Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and inservices and individual program planning staffings as needed. 10.       All other duties as assigned. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, the following listing applies to every employee. All employees of the organization are expected to: 1.       Support the organization’s mission, vision, and values of excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, commitment to our community, and accountability and ownership. 2.       Exercise necessary cost control measures. 3.       Maintain positive internal and external customer service relationships. - Feedback from Board members is positive 4.       Demonstrate effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking questions when clarification is needed. 5.       Plan and organize work effectively and ensure its completion. 6.       Demonstrate reliability by arriving to work on time and utilizing effective time management. 7.       Meet all productivity requirements. 8.       Demonstrate team behavior and must be willing to promote a team-oriented environment. 9.       Represent the organization professionally at all times. 10.   Demonstrate initiative and strive to continually improve processes and relationships. 11.   Follow all Frontier Health rules, policies and procedures as well as any applicable laws and standards.