Manager Iv-Regional Business Manager

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people's lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of each other, teamwork, and inclusivity?

HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below.

This position manages the daily operations and activities of the Health and Specialty Care System (HSCS) Terrell regional business office. Working in concert with facility leadership and the Director of the HSCS Business Management office, this position will be responsible for ensuring standardized practices are implemented in accounting, contract management, and other business operations.

Specifically, this position will identify and implement efficiencies and best practices in procurement, contract management and accounting. Additionally, this position may supervise statewide state hospital billing operations. This position will also identify and implement cost containment initiatives at the facilities in their region. This position will also make recommendations of best practices to the Director of the HSCS Business Management unit.

Essential Job Functions:

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other

duties as assigned.

Manages the daily operations and activities of the business operations, accounting and contract staff in the Health and Specialty Care System (HSCS) Regional Business office by setting and communicating performance measures to ensure performance and output goals are met. Directs and accesses the evaluation and performance of staff.

Oversees the development of standardized practices in accounting, contract management, and other business operations. In consultation with the Director of the HSCS Business Management office and team, this position will be the lead on implementation of these initiatives.

Oversees the development of policies and procedures in order to accomplish timely and accurate reporting of business functions for the facilities and ensures staff are performing according to the established policies and procedures. Responsible for the identification and implementation of cost containment initiatives at the facilities in their region.

Ensures development and implementation of financial tools and management reports of facility business activities to include financial, budgetary, contract and contract compliance reporting. Monitors expenditures to ensure the facilities stay within budget and makes recommendations for budget adjustments as necessary. Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to a business function, division, or department; and of the principles and practices of public administration and management.

Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems; and in operating computers and applicable computer software.

Ability to manage business function, division, or department activities; to establish goals and objectives; to devise solutions to administrative problems; to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures; to prepare reports; to communicate effectively; and to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.

Registration or Licensure Requirements:

None Initial Selection Criteria:

Minimum of five years supervisory experience. Supervision of staff at various locations simultaneously is preferred.

Two or more years of experience in the management of financial and/or contracting operations of a business, agency, or department.

Experience with local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to a public entity is preferred.

Experience in healthcare management preferred.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance or related field. Experience and education may be substituted for one another. Additional Information:

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Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, and HHS OIG list of Excluded Individuals/Entities. Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility. Waco Center for Youth applicants must be 21 years of age.

Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.

Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, healthcare workers are at significant risk for acquiring or transmitting hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and influenza.

All these diseases are vaccine preventable. Vaccines may be provided. As a result, state hospital policy requires employees be vaccinated according to their level of contact with individuals. In the event you choose to not be immunized for the influenza virus, you may be required to wear a mask and take other protective measures.

If you need assistance completing the online application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747.

HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

MOS Code:

Note: There may be no military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position.

All active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx.

HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.

I-9 Form - Click here to download the I-9 form.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

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