Radiation Oncology Manager

Phelps Health; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manager of Radiation Oncology at Phelps Health directs and coordinates all activities of the Radiation Oncology Department, overseeing competencies, licensure, budgeting, supplies, billing review, policy development, and regulatory compliance.

This leadership role requires strong financial and people-management skills, experience in radiation oncology, and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred (MBS, MHA).
• Three years radiation oncology experience preferred.
• 2 years in a supervisory role required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Financial management and personnel skills necessary.
• General knowledge of all Radiation Oncology departmental activities and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Must have a general knowledge of computers for spreadsheet computations and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement capital and operating budgets.
• Reviews monthly financial statements and works with the DDCI Director to ensure financial efficiency.
• Develop and implement quality improvement plans to ensure high quality outcomes and policy compliance.
• Manage the department’s human resources including staff orientation and evaluations.
• Schedule staff, monitor attendance, and approve PDO requests.
• Ensure the department meets regulatory, accrediting body, and state licensing standards.
• Develop and implement department policies, procedures and job descriptions; drive process improvement.
• Adhere to Corporate Compliance guidelines and applicable laws; ensure staff compliance.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative Radiation Oncology team environment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Financial management

Personnel management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor degree in a related field

Master's degree (MBS, MHA) preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

• The Manager of Radiation Oncology directs and coordinates all activities of the Radiation Oncology Department. He/she is responsible for competencies and licensure of all departmental personnel, develops budgets, orders supplies, reviews billing and coding for accuracy, general policy development and review, and compliance with accrediting agencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and implementation of capital and operational budgets. Reviews monthly financial statements and works collaboratively with the DDCI Director to ensure financial efficiency.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of quality improvement plans to ensure high quality outcomes and to remain complaint with all policies and regulations.
• Manages the department’s human resources (including students) effectively by recommending a sufficient number of qualified and competent staff, determining the qualifications and competence of departmental personnel, coordinating appropriate orientation and education of staff. Responsible for annual employee evaluations and any necessary coaching/mentoring within the department.
• Schedules staff, monitors attendance, and approves PDO requests.
• Ensures the department meets or exceeds all regulatory, accrediting body, and state licensing standards.
• Develops and implements department policies, procedures and job descriptions. Identifies and initiates strategies for process improvement within the department(s).
• Carries out duties in a consistent legal and ethical framework as defined be the Corporate Compliance guidelines, mission and strategic plan, as well as federal, state and local laws. Ensures that department personnel adhere to all guidelines and regulations.
• Demonstrates a positive and helpful attitude with customers and co-workers, being a compete member of the Radiation Oncology team, assisting co-workers and contributing to the efficient operation of the department.

Education

• Bachelor degree in a related field required. Master's degree (MBS, MHA) preferred

Work Experience

• Three years radiation oncology experience preferred
• 2 years in a supervisory role required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Financial management and personnel skills necessary.
• General knowledge of all Radiation Oncology departmental activities and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Must have a general knowledge of computers for spreadsheet computations and word processing.

Certification/License

• Current licensure (RTT or RN) preferred. American Heart Association BLS required.

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Considerable mental concentration on variable projects. Frequently works under stressful conditions due to nature of patient’s disease and meeting time objectives. Lifting above the shoulders, shoulder to knee, knee to floor (50lb/25kg).

Working Conditions

• Standard radiation worker safety health hazards inherent in this position. Minimal exposure to radioactive materials. Exposure to metal alloy, blood/body fluid, infectious diseases, bio-hazardous materials and hostile persons at times. Standard office conditions while performing non-technical duties.