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Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Department

CC004409 MUHA | SYS - ICCE - DHEM

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-31

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary

The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS) Program Manager serves as the liaison between MUSC Health’s Bariatric program and the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). In accordance with MBSAQIP standards, this role is responsible for managing the accreditation process and ensuring continuous compliance with MBSAQIP requirements. This position maintains relevant policies and procedures, patient education, outcomes data collection, quality improvement efforts, and education of relevant staff in the various aspects of the metabolic and bariatric surgery patient with a focus on patient safety. This role assists with planning, developing, implementing, coordinating and evaluating the healthcare services programs for bariatric surgery patients; aged adolescent to older adult. This position collaborates with stakeholders within the organization to facilitate accurate and efficient flow of patients throughout the healthcare system. The Program Manager identifies opportunities to expand the reach, access and promotion of the Bariatric Program through community outreach, advocacy.

Job Description

Manages one or more functional areas of a department. Manages two or more professional and support staff including subordinate supervisors. Typically has hire, fire, or promotion authority. Evaluates and makes improvements to department processes while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and applicable laws and regulations. More discretion and greater financial authority than other lower management levels. Manages initiatives, strategic priorities and programs which have an impact on the organization. Works independently and in collaboration with leadership to support the budget process and meeting key operational goals. Plans, organizes, facilitates, monitors, and evaluates activities and functions of the department/functional business area based employee/organizational goals. Collaborates with leaders to establish operating procedures, enhance clinical/non-clinical workflows, increase productivity, and improve overall quality outcomes and operational efficiencies within a variety of delivery settings.

Additional Job Description

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university and licensed as a Registered Nurse or Registered Dietician with a minimum of five years’ experience required; a Master's degree in Nursing, Health Administration, or a relevant field preferred. Previous experience in building strong physician relations is valuable. Strategic planning and analytical skills are required. Problem-solving and service recovery skills; ability to manage multiple projects; Able to work independently with minimal supervision; strong written and verbal communication skills; and discretely manage confidential patient and market information. Must exercise sound judgment; possess personal resilience, patience, perseverance, and enthusiasm. Occasional travel to physician offices and MUSC campus required. Current South Carolina or compact state certification, licensure, and/or registration applicable to clinical designation is required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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