Job Description

Merit Health River Oaks, located in Flowood, Mississippi, is an acute care facility dedicated to improving care through collaboration.

Our care services include education, preventive and diagnostic care, as well as treatment and recovery, provided by a medical staff of physicians and specialists. Care provided in our medical center, as well as many of our multi-specialty clinics and physician offices, includes advanced imaging, minimally-invasive surgery and rehabilitative services.

Our healthcare team also includes skilled nurses, trained medical professionals and compassionate support staff working together to provide patient-centered care in a professional and personal environment.

Our Care Standards
Continuing on with the vision of our founders, we focus on medical distinction, patient-centered care and customer service. Adhering to and following our mission and vision statements is a requirement of each member of the Merit Health River Oaks team.

Our Mission
The mission of Merit Health River Oaks is to provide quality patient care through a genuine commitment of service to our customers.

Our Vision
We will be the first choice as a health care provider for the patients, physicians and payers and the preferred employer in Central Mississippi.

As part of the CEO Development Program, this position will require relocation within an acceptable timeframe for promotion/transfer. 

As a member of the Hospital's senior management team, the Assistant Chief Executive Officer (ACEO) will participate in operational decision-making processes necessary for the successful attainment of the hospital's mission in addition to maintaining an awareness of changes in healthcare matters that could have an impact on the success of the hospital. 
 
The responsibilities of the ACEO include, but are not limited to: 

Completion of specific administrative projects, certain assigned functions and departments as assigned by key hospital managementAssisting with or fully coordinating facility and program planning budget preparation, administering hospital policy formulationRepresenting the hospital at various professional, civic and governmental organizations and meetings.Partnering with physicians who use, or will use, the hospital;  taking a role in the recruiting and retention of physicians Working with the Chief Executive Officer to ensure the hospital meets necessary regulatory and compliance approvals and quality accreditations in conjunction with the hospital's Chief Nursing Officer Working with the Chief Executive Officer to create an environment that will encourage the recruiting and retention of qualified hospital employeesAnalyzing areas in planning, promoting and conducting organization-wide performance improvement activitiesAssisting in planning of new services that generate additional sources of profitable revenueAssisting in managing costs by continually seeking data that will identify opportunities and take action to eliminate non-value costs in conjunction with the hospital's financial and nursing officersParticipating in the hospital's monthly operation reviews as well as participating in corporate office meetings as deemed necessary

This position reports directly to the CEO and in the absence of the CEO, the ACEO may be required to interpret hospital policy and provide guidance.  

Education:

Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field from an accredited institutionMaster of Healthcare Administration or MBA with Healthcare concentration degree also required.

Experience:

Minimum 2 years recent hospital experience in a managerial positionExperience in physician relations or recruitment helpful

Abilities:

Must be proficient in written and verbal communication skillsMust have proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, hospital staff and communityAbility to maintain confidential information concerning personal, financial, or medical mattersMust have knowledge of technical and professional skills management, general principles of human resource management, labor relations and hospital economics