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Department Manager III – Cole Eye Administration

Independence, OH, US


req#: 307108
Location: Independence, OH

Facilities: Independence FHC,

Professional Area: Administrative and Business Professionals

Department: 1921 Cole Eye Admin-Integrated Surgical Institute

Job Code: T31023

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Independence Family Health Center and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This patient-friendly facility offers primary care, express care and a wide array of specialty services.  Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career. 

As the Department Manager III you will oversee the daily operations of the department or work group, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow. This role is responsible for managing annual budgets, analyzing work processes, implementing procedural changes and coordinating staff schedules. The manager also provides leadership in planning and administrative functions to support high-quality patient care and departmental goals.

A caregiver in this position works days, 8:00am—5:00pm. There will be potential travel between locations as needed.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

  • Manage department personnel and operations which includes staffing, training, work flow analysis and performance management, while ensuring appropriate allocation and compliance with goals and objectives.
  • Monitor quality and financial performance as well as recommend enhancement and cost saving strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with government health regulations, JCAHO guidelines, quality requirements and customer service standards.
  • Resolve interdepartmental issues to ensure consistency in quality, procedure and policy application.
  • Develop, monitor, analyze, improve and implement programs to enhance customer service, develop skills and improve the scope of service.
  • Participate in managers meetings and relevant committees.
     

Minimum Qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field and five years of supervisory or management experience OR Master’s Degree and four years of experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • Experience in healthcare
  • Experience in optical/ophthalmic settings

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/        

Physical Requirements:

  • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment.
  • May require extended periods of sitting, standing and walking.
  • Must be able to walk to attend meetings; must have normal or corrected vision to normal range.
  • Ability to clearly communicate by phone and in person. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $33.46

Maximum hourly: $51.03

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. While the pay range is displayed as an hourly rate, Cleveland Clinic recruiters will clarify whether the compensation is hourly or salary. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package, which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco-free and drug-free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period.

Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer.

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Maura