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
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC003632 FLO - Administration (FMC)Pay Rate Type
SalaryPay Grade
Health-00Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work 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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, or equivalent education and relevant work experience.
- Master's degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Administration from an accredited institution.
- Minimum 4 years of recent managerial experience at an acute care hospital.
- Experience running multiple hospital departments simultaneously, preferably including support and non-nursing clinical departments.
- Experience in physician relations and/or physician recruitment.
- Basic knowledge of hospital financial systems.
- Ability to solve problems, identify underlying issues, formulate solutions, and teach others.
- 10 years of progressive experience, including 8 years in management or leadership roles.
What We Do
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is a public academic health system founded in 1824 and based in Charleston, South Carolina. MUSC combines patient care (MUSC Health), medical education, and biomedical research to advance health statewide and beyond. The institution trains health professionals, conducts translational research, and delivers comprehensive clinical services across South Carolina.
