Chief Outpatient Services Officer

Citizens Health is recruiting a Chief Outpatient Services Officer.  

Our Mission: Enhancing the lives of those we serve.

About Us: Citizens Health is a community based, private, not-for-profit organization. It is comprised of:

Citizens Medical Center - a 25 bed critical access hospital

Family Center for Health Care - an outpatient rural health clinic

Prairie Senior - a skilled nursing facility

Citizens Clubhouse - an onsite childcare center that cares for children 6 weeks to school age for our workforce

Citizens Medical Equipment - our durable medical equipment business

Palace Drug Store - our outpatient pharmacy

We strive to be progressive, dependable and knowledgeable, while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to the residents of northwest Kansas.

Location: 100 E College Ave, Colby, Kansas

Position Information:  The Chief of Outpatient Services is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational management for the specialty clinic, surgery clinic, special nursing services/Infusion, oncology clinic, and orthopedics clinic.

Salary:  Competitive and commensurate with experience, plus benefits.

What you’ll do:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the assigned clinics.
  


• Develop and implement policies and procedures to align with organizational goals and industry best practices.


• Monitor patient flow, staff performance and clinic resources to maintain optimal operating efficiency.


• Ensure high standards of clinical care through adherence to evidence-based practices.


• Address clinical concerns or operational challenges promptly and effectively..


• Maintain oversight of medical equipment and supply inventory for all clinics.


• Recruit, mentor and evaluate nursing staff.


• Assist in budget planning and resource allocation for assigned departments.


• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including standards set by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation (CoPs).


• Prepare for and participate in inspections, audits, and accreditation processes.
  

What you bring to the table:

Education: Bachelor degree in related field preferred, Master's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field, preferred.
Licensure: Current Kansas licensure in appropriate field.
Experience: A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience.  At least 3 years in a leadership or management role.  Experience in hospital outpatient department, primary care or oncology nursing is highly preferred.
Certifications:  BLS and ACLS certifications required.

To be successful within our organization you will need to:

• Self-starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player


• Maintain a positive attitude with good energy


• Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere


• Display integrity and accountability


• Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strives for self-improvement


• Adhere to organization policies and procedures


• Arrive at work on time and when scheduled


• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks


• Demonstrate professional conduct and maintains professional appearance


• Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution
  


• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment

Available Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance available


• Pre-Tax and Roth Contributions
  
  
  
  • Automatic 6% salary deferral upon employment
  
  
  • Regular and matching contributions after one-year and 1,000 hours worked
  
  
  
  


• Provides Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  
  
  
  • Full-time coverage - equal to two times employees annual income
  
  
  • Part-time coverage - one-time annual income
  
  
  
  


• Differential and Certification Pay
  
  
  
  • Eligible employees receive shift, weekend and holiday differential pay
  
  
  
  


• Other Benefits
  
  
  
  • Paid time off
  
  
  • On-site child care services
  
  
  • Funeral leave
  
  
  • Health Savings Account
  
  
  • Dependent, Medical and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts
  
  
  • The Standard Group Insurance
  
  
  • Discounted membership rate for MASA
  
  
  • Many More!
  
  
  
  

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or discharge history, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for CMCI to hire me.  If I am hired, I understand that either CMCI or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice.  I understand that no representative of CMCI has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary. 

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. implements a Drug Free Workplace Program.  Drug testing is required of applicants in accordance with relevant laws.  

If you need assistance to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process, please notify the Human Resources Department (785) 460-4842, or visit their office located at 100 E. College Drive in the Annex building.  Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your needs in a timely manner.