Telfair Ambulatory Services Manager

St. Joseph's/Candler; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's/Candler seeks an Ambulatory Services Manager for Telfair Pavilion and Mobile Mammography oversight.

The role collaborates with the Director of Performance Improvement & Diagnostic Services to grow quality, fiscal performance, and market share in ambulatory care. Responsibilities include staff supervision, annual needs assessments, compliance with standards (ACOS/ACR/CoC/Joint Commission), and coordination with LCRP to ensure continuum of care across SJ/C.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• 1–2 years of breast imaging or breast care services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define annual targets and review quarterly to improve operations and reduce costs.
• Supervise clinical and support staff; ensure competencies and address concerns.
• Ensure oncology/ambulatory services meet Joint Commission standards and quality studies are performed.
• Oversee payroll, timekeeping, and PTO processes for staff.
• Prepare monthly department performance reports with variance explanations.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Healthcare operations

EHR systems

Budget management

Education

Associate's of Nursing

Bachelor's of Nursing

Tools

EHR Systems

Payroll Software

Job description

The Telfair Ambulatory Services Manager will be responsible for all aspects of care and coordination for patients, including oversight of staff in collaboration with the Director of Performance Improvement & Diagnostic Services for Telfair Pavilion, and Mobile Mammography. Other clinical programs may fall under the supervision of the Telfair Ambulatory Services Manager as the service line evolves. Areas of accountability include ongoing development of strategies to grow the service in quality, fiscal performance and market share; ongoing evaluation of service performance and implementation of strategic initiatives; functions as a working manager; collaborating with LCRP staff and managers to ensure consistency in the continuum of care for patients adhering to and modeling the expectations of accountability for SJ/C.

Education

• Associate's of Nursing - Required
• Bachelor's of Nursing - Preferred

Experience

• 1-2 Years Breast Imaging or Breast Care Services - Preferred

License & Certification

• Professional License with State of Practice - Required
• National Certification in relevant area required after 2 years.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required

Core Job Functions

• Define annual targets and review quarterly; improve operational efficiencies and reduce costs; and develop relationships with physicians, community leaders and stakeholders as needed to promote specialty services for appropriate patients. In conjunction with Director, develop an annual needs assessment and staffing matrix to address the specialty services.
• Set targets based on programmatic needs assessment and monitor; orient, train and supervise assigned clinical and support team; complete all required staff competencies; assertively address complaints and patient/physician concerns; oversee scheduling and daily work assignments related to specialty; participate in quality studies for cancer services; and actively seek and promote appropriate research opportunities aligning with the LCRP.
• Meet standards set by ACOS, ACR, CoC, NAPBC and others as assigned or appropriate. Assure oncology specialty services meet the standards of Joint Commission. Patient clinical documentation is maintained appropriately; and follows and educates staff on administrative and corporate policies.
• Reviews, approves and processes weekly payroll records. Verifies time and attendance with staff as needed. Monitors PTO for staff members.
• Monthly department performance reports are managed according to finance policy. Detailed explanations for variances are provided and tracked for budgetary reference. Variance reports are submitted on time.