Manager Of Clinical Services

Overview

The US Oncology Network believes local cancer care is better care and in 2017 Vantage Oncology joined The US Oncology Network. The US Oncology Network empowers the delivery of advanced integrated cancer care through our network of independent physicians who share expertise and resources to provide quality, value-based care close to home. Our clinical and business support capabilities, expertise and industry-leading technologies keep local practices at the forefront of high quality, efficient care delivery while enabling practice success, quality of life and financial security for physicians.

We have an immediate opening for a Manager of Clinical Services

Scope: Position will work in conjunction with, and by the direction of, the Director of Clinical Services to provide clinical support for operations to existing practice locations and newly acquired practices by consulting and advising clinicians on best-practices, implementing of/providing education and training programs, and collaborating on interdisciplinary projects. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Ensure clinical operations and practice consistent with organizational objectives

Collaborates with practice management to provide support on operational projects such as site Quality Committees, Quality Oncology Practice Initiative site assessments, Advancing Care Information, the Oncology Care Model (OCM), and other special projects as assigned.

• Facilitates the implementation and/or utilization of outcomes data and evidence-based practices Facilitates implementation of standardized best practices within the organization.

• Ensures practice standards of care are consistent with community standards of care.

• Ensures the incorporation of clinical evidence into existing and newly developed standards.

• Staff DevelopmentAssess staffing levels and issues, patient flow, current practices in the clinical setting.

• Assists with the development of company-wide clinical competency testing and skills validation programs.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of applicable labor laws and schedules and coordinates employee staffing including vacations, sick leave and overtime. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or other clinical field required Bachelor's degree preferred Advanced degree in nursing, healthcare or business field (MSN, MBA, MHA) preferred Current state licensure for applicable clinical educational background Current CPR certification required.

• Business Experience- Minimum five years clinical experience, in an oncology practice or clinic setting Minimum one year of leadership experience.

• Specialized Knowledge/Skills: Oncology certification preferred

Working Conditions: Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.):

• Traditional office environment.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work requires frequent travel by automobile within multi-site service area Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.)

• Large percent of time performing computer-based work is required.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May require full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.

• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.

• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.