Assistant Director, Oncology

RWJBarnabas Health

Short Hills (NJ)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 115,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care FSA

Wellness programs

Voluntary benefits

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Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an Assistant Director to lead day-to-day operations at the Melchiorre Cancer Center in Livingston, NJ. You will partner with leadership to ensure safe, patient-centered care while driving growth and efficiency in the Cancer Center.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Management or Healthcare Administration, and 2 years of managerial experience in healthcare, with strong financial and people leadership skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Management, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
Two years of management experience.
Healthcare or patient-care setting experience.
Strong leadership with coaching and development skills.
Ability to manage staffing, workflows, and budgets.
Strong financial acumen within budgets.
Excellent written and interpersonal communication.
Ability to resolve conflicts and maintain relationships.
Organizational skills and teamwork with physicians and leadership.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily Cancer Center operations with director and leadership.
Oversee Billing team and administrative/operational staff.
Coach, provide feedback, and drive professional development.
Evaluate workflows and improve quality, efficiency, and patient experience.
Monitor budgets and manage resources within guidelines.
Set goals and operational plans with leadership.
Support regulatory and accreditation requirements and licenses.
Promote collaboration among physicians, staff, and leadership.
Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and training.
Support Cancer Center initiatives and projects.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Healthcare administration

Staff development

Communication

Operations management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management or Healthcare Administration

Job description

Assistant Director, Oncology

Req #: 0000261723

Category: Revenue Cycle and Patient Access

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department: Cancer Ctr-Admin

Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Location: 112 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Job Title: Assistant Director

Location: Melchiorre Cancer Center

Department Name: Cancer Ctr-Admin

Req #: 0000261723

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Setting the Stage

At RWJBarnabas Health, exceptional cancer care requires strong leadership, seamless operations, and a team committed to delivering an outstanding experience for every patient and family. We are seeking a collaborative and results-driven Assistant Director to help lead the day-to-day operations of the Cancer Center while supporting continued growth, quality, and operational excellence.

In this role, you'll work closely with the Director of Operations, clinical leadership, physicians, and staff to oversee administrative and operational functions while ensuring the Cancer Center remains a safe, welcoming, and patient-centered environment. If you're an experienced healthcare leader who enjoys developing teams, improving processes, and bringing people together around a shared mission, we'd love to meet you.

A Typical Day

As the Assistant Director, you'll partner with Cancer Center leadership to oversee daily operations and ensure teams have the resources, direction, and support needed to deliver exceptional care. Your responsibilities may include:

Managing day-to-day Cancer Center operations in collaboration with the Director of Operations and other leadership partners
Overseeing Billing team members
Providing leadership and oversight to administrative and operational teams across the Cancer Center
Managing employee performance, including coaching, feedback, recognition, corrective action, and professional development
Evaluating workflows and implementing improvements that strengthen efficiency, quality, and the patient experience
Monitoring departmental budgets, identifying variances, and proactively managing resources within established financial guidelines
Partnering with leadership to establish goals, priorities, and operational plans for assigned areas
Supporting regulatory and accreditation requirements, including coordination of applicable licenses and certifications
Promoting effective communication and collaboration among physicians, clinical teams, administrative staff, and leadership
Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members
Assisting the Director of Operations with Cancer Center initiatives, projects, and operational priorities as needed

This Role Might Be For You If...

You are a collaborative leader who enjoys developing and motivating teams
You can balance the needs of patients, employees, physicians, and organizational leadership
You are comfortable making decisions and managing competing priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment
You enjoy evaluating workflows and finding opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and service
You understand the importance of both operational performance and fiscal responsibility
You communicate effectively across different levels of an organization and know how to navigate challenging conversations
You value accountability while creating an environment where employees feel supported and empowered
You are passionate about creating an exceptional experience for patients and families navigating cancer care

To Be Considered

Qualified candidates will possess:

Bachelor's degree in Management, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related discipline
Two (2) years of previous management experience
Previous experience within a healthcare or patient-care setting
Strong leadership skills with demonstrated experience supervising, coaching, and developing employees
Ability to effectively manage staffing, workflows, resources, and competing operational priorities
Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage departmental resources and work within established budgetary guidelines
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts, provide constructive feedback, and maintain positive working relationships
Strong organizational skills with the ability to complete assignments accurately and within established timelines
Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, clinical teams, administrative staff, and senior leadership

Why RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, you'll have the opportunity to lead within an environment where operational excellence directly supports exceptional patient care. As Assistant Director, you'll help develop our teams, strengthen operations, and ensure patients and families experience compassionate, coordinated care throughout their cancer journey.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.