Cooper University Health Care - Camden, NJ
posted 5 months ago
The Director of Financial Operations at Cooper University Health Care will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial and operational management of Hospital Based Services, including Hospital Medicine, Pathology, Radiology, CUES, and Critical Care on the Camden Campus and offsite contracts. This position is designed to serve as a key resource for both Administrative and Physician Leadership, ensuring that financial strategies align with the overall goals of the organization. The Director will oversee a team of 3.0 FTEs in the Hospital Medicine and CUES billing team, with the Financial Manager of Hospital Medicine and Critical Care reporting directly to this role. In this capacity, the Director will be responsible for developing, recommending, and implementing strategies to proactively address financial issues and enhance financial results. This includes administrative oversight of capital and operating budget development, expense management, physician compensation and incentive plans, accounts payable, and ensuring compliance with coding and billing practices. The Director will also cultivate and maintain vendor relationships and explore new product opportunities to support the financial health of the Institute. Additionally, the Director will assist in maintaining high standards of excellence in education by supporting the financial management of educational programs, including those associated with the medical school, residency programs, and fellowship programs. The role will involve managing vendor contracts for Hospital Based Services, Critical Care, and CUES, which includes overseeing accounts receivable, reconciliation processes, and incentive payment processes. Collaboration is key in this role, as the Director will work closely with the Institute Executive Leadership to implement the strategic plan and ensure integration with the Organizational Strategic plan. The position requires strong interpersonal skills to foster collaborative relationships within a highly matrixed organization, as well as excellent written communication skills to effectively convey financial information and strategies.