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For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.
This job manages the daily operations of all assigned divisions within government accounts departments. Manages, plans and organizes all business functions including staffing, staff development/training, purchasing, and budgeting. Implements policies and procedures required for success under the direction of business service administration. Leads initiatives to improve processes, maximize efficiency, appeal to internal and external customers, and maintain high employee morale. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.
Education
Required - High school diploma or equivalent.
Additional degrees, business training experience and/or certifications may be combined to meet minimum qualifications.
Preferred - Master’s degree.
Work Experience
Required - 10 years of related experience in accounting, finance, management information systems, and transaction processing OR 3 years of related experience in accounting, finance, management information systems, and transaction processing with a bachelor’s degree.
2 years of management experience.
Preferred - Experience in a health care setting or total quality management (TQM) environment with a large automated transaction system.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Ability to work well under high pressure leadership situations, meet project deadlines, work independently, set priorities, and maintain complete confidentiality.
Ability to manage team according to Business Services Make It Happen values and expectations by empowering and serving the team and demonstrating that the people on the team are the most important asset for customers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with leadership and present information clearly and professionally.
Knowledge of business management principles including operations, finance, audit, personnel and resource management.
Understanding of financial statements and ability to analyze trends, make recommendations, and manage within a budget.
Deductive reasoning skills and ability to anticipate issues that adversely impact the function of the department and solve problems.
Proficient in the use of personal computers, CRTs, and associated software applications (Excel, Word, Visio, and internal and external email functions.
Strong technical and analytical skills associated with various database management products (e.g. RMDS, VRPS, and ACCESS).
Strong interpersonal, leadership, decision-making and delegating skills and ability to foster an environment of teamwork, professionalism, customer satisfaction, high performance, and mutual respect of others.
Ability to work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekends, holidays, on call availability).
Job Duties
Manages business units in all operational performance matters.
Manages business units in all human resource, employee relations, and individual employee performance matters.
Uses all available financial performance management information to monitor and measure the performance of the business unit as a team as well as the individual…