Mgr Perioperative and Interventional Administration-30797

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a seasoned finance and operations professional to manage the Perioperative & Interventional Business Office and the Anesthesia Services Office, overseeing budgets, accounts, purchasing, and HR tasks while aligning with Rush policies and strategic goals.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, coordinate with Finance, Purchasing and Legal, and drive improvements in budgeting, forecasting, and staffing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; healthcare experience preferred.
• Three years of healthcare experience required or in related field.
• Two years of prior experience managing teams.
• Competent in basic Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Open-mindedness and willingness to facilitate change.
• Works effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Intellectually curious and a continuous learner.

Responsibilities

• Manage departmental financial operations, including annual operating and personnel budgets, monthly budget analysis, variance reporting, forecasting, and recommendations to ensure financial goals are achieved.
• Serve as the primary liaison with Finance, Purchasing, and external vendors, overseeing contract-related processes, purchase orders, invoices, vendor compliance, timely payments, and escalation resolution.
• Provide strategic financial and operational analysis to leadership, including business planning, revenue forecasting, capital investment evaluations, and identification of cost-saving and process improvement opportunities.
• Lead workforce administration activities by partnering with Human Resources on recruitment, onboarding, staffing plans, personnel policies, employee relations, professional development, and temporary staffing needs.
• Coordinate and support employee lifecycle processes, including performance evaluations, merit increases, promotions, supplemental compensation requests, leaves of absence, and terminations.
• Oversee administrative and operational functions, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and supporting staff education and training related to budgeting, purchasing, expense processing, travel, reimbursements, equipment maintenance, and supply management.
• Manage departmental projects and operational initiatives, providing project management support, stakeholder coordination, implementation planning, performance tracking, and post-implementation evaluation to improve operational effectiveness.
• Support regulatory, accreditation, and organizational compliance efforts by coordinating documentation, data collection, surveys, and readiness activities to meet required standards and performance expectations.
• Provide leadership for departmental operations and facilities management, including office renovations, relocations, space planning, fostering a collaborative work environment, and serving as a leadership resource in the absence of other business office leaders.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comunicati

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Periop & IS Charge Capture

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $38.02 - $61.88 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

Manages the daily operations of the Perioperative and Interventional Business Office and the Anesthesia Services Office overseeing budgets, accounts receivable and payable, purchasing, fund reconciliation and human resource functions, and daily operating tasks for the department. The role serves as a departmental liaison to finance, budget, purchasing, legal affairs, etc. Additionally, the position oversees Business Office staff and serves as a resource to the leadership team with regards to strategic planning, budget forecasting, human resource planning, etc. This person exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures, and Performance Standards. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other Information

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required. Three years of prior healthcare experience required or in a related field
• Two years of prior experience managing teams
• Competent in basic Microsoft Office programs
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast paced environment
• Open-mindedness and willingness to facilitate change
• Works effectively with minimal supervision
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Intellectually curious and a continuous learner.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Master’s degree in health administration or business equivalent
• Experience in billing or scheduling preferred
• Knowledge of duties performed in the areas of responsibility
• Knowledge of revenue cycle requirements.
• Experience in personnel and database management in an academic environment, strategic

Physical Demands

• Typing, writing, utilizing phone daily
• In person role with movement to areas throughout the hospital on a daily basis

Competencies

• Microsoft Office Programs

Responsibilities

• Manage departmental financial operations, including annual operating and personnel budgets, monthly budget analysis, variance reporting, forecasting, and recommendations to ensure financial goals are achieved.
• Serve as the primary liaison with Finance, Purchasing, and external vendors, overseeing contract-related processes, purchase orders, invoices, vendor compliance, timely payments, and escalation resolution.
• Provide strategic financial and operational analysis to leadership, including business planning, revenue forecasting, capital investment evaluations, and identification of cost‑saving and process improvement opportunities.
• Lead workforce administration activities by partnering with Human Resources on recruitment, onboarding, staffing plans, personnel policies, employee relations, professional development, and temporary staffing needs.
• Coordinate and support employee lifecycle processes, including performance evaluations, merit increases, promotions, supplemental compensation requests, leaves of absence, and terminations.
• Oversee administrative and operational functions, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and supporting staff education and training related to budgeting, purchasing, expense processing, travel, reimbursements, equipment maintenance, and supply management.
• Manage departmental projects and operational initiatives, providing project management support, stakeholder coordination, implementation planning, performance tracking, and post‑implementation evaluation to improve operational effectiveness.
• Support regulatory, accreditation, and organizational compliance efforts by coordinating documentation, data collection, surveys, and readiness activities to meet required standards and performance expectations.
• Provide leadership for departmental operations and facilities management, including office renovations, relocations, space planning, fostering a collaborative work environment, and serving as a leadership resource in the absence of other business office leaders.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.