Job SummaryResponsible for day-to-day operations of the Steele Institute for Health Innovations. Plan, direct, and partner with institute leaders on innovation program development and performance improvement. Working under the direction of leadership, design, implement, manage and measure the results of a variety of programs and initiatives essential to the growth of the platform. Provide project management guidance for Steele Institute initiatives to pillars, enabling strategies, operations staff, interns and administrative fellows. Acts as member of the leadership team, participating in platform leadership meetings, providing regular updates on operational initiatives, and taking initiative to participate on a variety of teams and committees.Job Duties
Provides administrative leadership support to direct leaders and platform leadership team related to areas of assigned responsibility.
Serves as Institute liaison with outside constituents and as an active participant in assigned management forums.
In partnership the leadership team, develops a strategic plan for Steele Institute including the development and fostering of a "culture of innovation" throughout the system at all levels.
Supports clinical and business units in new product and service initiatives. Demonstrates a wide-range of health innovation expertise which includes ability of technology translation, innovation process skills, ability to manage teams and finance/budgeting ability.
In collaboration with platform leadership, oversees, implements and monitors the strategic initiatives for patient experience and quality.
Develops business plans for new services and operational areas in assigned area of responsibility (i.e. budgets, facilities & capital analysis, market analysis, growth plans, operational contingency plans).
Interfaces with service lines to ensure that platform capital project submissions are prioritized.
Oversees the development and/or implementation of strategic and tactical operational plans related to initiatives in areas of responsibility.
Provides operational guidance on project concepts suggested by leadership and by leaders of various departments.
Monitors operating results and progress regarding to operational plans
Support facility master planning for Steele Institute. Assesses space utilization. Triages requests from various groups for changes to their footprint and ensures allotted space is appropriate based on planned program growth or contraction.
Promotes and coaches a “cost conscious” approach to resource utilization that encourages staff participation and establishes accountability.
Identifies opportunities and plans approaches for improved resource utilization
Ensures that costs are monitored and evaluated and prepares action plans for improvement.
In conjunction with the Sr. Director, responsible for the financial performance of all assigned areas.
Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Position Details
Masters Degree preferred but not required
EducationBachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Required), Master's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)ExperienceMinimum of 5 years-Managing people, processes, or projects (Required)Certification(s) and License(s)OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.