Business Manager, Nursing Operations

UCHealth - Cincinnati, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Cincinnati, OH

Hospitals

About the position

UC Health is hiring a full-time Business Manager for Nursing Operations at the UC Medical Center. The Business Manager plays a crucial role in assisting the Manager and Director with overall financial management. This includes conducting clinical data analysis, performing data interpretation, and producing reports that enhance quality monitoring and support improvements in quality of care, service levels, system review, and cost-effectiveness. The position is integral to ensuring that the nursing operations are efficient and effective, contributing to the overall mission of UC Health to provide world-class care. As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, the University of Cincinnati Medical Center has a long-standing history of serving the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky areas. The center is known for its advanced medical knowledge and technology, providing specialty and subspecialty medical care that is unmatched in the region. The Business Manager will be involved in various aspects of clinical operations, including the development of quality indicators, maintaining data consistency, and supporting clinical teams through data analysis and reporting. The role also encompasses financial responsibilities, such as charge capture compliance, budget monitoring, and assisting with payroll processes. The Business Manager will work closely with the Director and Manager to build capital and operational budgets, ensuring that the department meets its financial goals. Additionally, the position requires effective communication and collaboration with associates, management, and healthcare providers to foster a positive work environment and promote performance improvement principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director/Manager with overall financial management; monitoring and reconciling budgetary expenditures.
• Provide clinical analysis and interpretation of data collected from various database systems (Epic, ECIN, Excel, Midas, EPSI).
• Design, develop, coordinate, and implement quality indicators to support clinical activities in the department.
• Develop reports and query databases for custom reports to support clinical teams and identify best practices.
• Coordinate activities to maintain consistency and quality of data collection in the development of clinical best practices.
• Assist with Joint Commission and CMS recommendations through implementation of new data systems.
• Support people in the department in the use of capabilities of office software to achieve results more efficiently and economically.
• Create and maintain employee database and verify professional staff licensure electronically (if needed).
• Produce departmental vacancy analysis for the Director and liaise with Human Resources regarding position controls, personnel directory, table of organization, productivity reports, etc.
• Assist with payroll editing and coding, adjustments, bi-weekly reports, resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Assist the Director in educating and training associates with new product implementation.
• Provide support for special projects and related services in support of database coordination functions or budget analysis and respond to direct requests for information and reports.
• Stay current with CMS and regulation charge capture changes and ensure compliance.
• Direct assigned associates to ensure that the department meets or exceeds all collection and productivity goals.
• Monitor and reconcile budgetary expenditures with transportation and office purchases, track mileage and expenses for contract provision, process check requests and travel arrangements.
• Utilize Lawson system to order supplies.
• Build capital and operational budgets in collaboration with Director/Manager.
• Purchase equipment and create purchase orders.
• Complete monthly variance in collaboration with clinical Managers/Director.
• Document accurate and complete information.
• Utilize computer systems effectively including appropriate use of intranet and internet.
• Maintain accurate records for reporting productivity, work volumes, and statistics via database entry.
• Analyze, review, and maintain current systems for necessary system enhancement and modifications to ensure accurate information for best clinical and management practices.
• Investigate, recommend, and implement new computer systems and software to support the functions of the department.
• Coordinate projects for enhancement and upgrades.
• Serve as liaison to and work with Information Technology Services to support clinical systems and to maintain adequate computing systems and equipment.
• Utilize both internal and external data resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Initiate and develop positive relationships with associates, management, and health care providers, exhibiting respect, flexibility, and cooperation at all times.
• Provide in-service training for staff in response to identified needs or areas for improvement.
• Strive to meet or exceed the expectations of associates and management in the spirit of quality and excellence.
• Share responsibility for getting work done with other team members.
• Help co-workers to achieve their goals and assignments.
• Recognize helpfulness, cooperation, teamwork, and accomplishments of co-workers.
• Promote and utilize performance improvement principles in project work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Health Information/Business Management Degree (Minimum Required).
• MBA/MHA (Preferred).
• 1 - 2 Years equivalent experience (Minimum Required).
• 3 - 5 Years equivalent experience (Preferred).

Benefits

• Opportunity for professional development and career growth.
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on quality and excellence.
• Access to advanced medical knowledge and technology.
• Supportive team culture.