Chief Operating Officer

Job Description Summary

Lead hospital operations. Shape the future of healthcare. Join our senior leadership team as Chief Operating Officer and make a meaningful impact across hospital operations, physician relations, and patient care. State Benefits and Retirement!

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC003632 FLO - Administration (FMC)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-00

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

As a member of the Hospital’s senior management team, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) will participate in operational decision-making processes necessary for the successful attainment of the hospital’s mission in addition to maintaining an awareness of changes in healthcare matter that could have an impact on the success of the hospital.  Will assist in the administration and coordination of hospital activities of any assigned department and/or section.  Assume duties of CEO in his/her absence.

Education: 

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field with a Master’s degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Administration from an accredited institution preferred.

Experience: 

• Minimum 4 years recent experience in a managerial position at an acute care hospital.
• Experience in running multiple hospital departments simultaneously, preferably a combination of support and non-nursing clinical departments.
• Experience in physician relations and/or recruitment
• Basic knowledge of hospital financial systems required. 
• Must be able to problem solve, identify real issues and formulate solutions and teach others.

State Benefits and Retirement!

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and/or relevant work experience, and 10 years of progressive experience including 8 years in management/leadership roles.

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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