Area Clinical Manager - Perfusion - Generous Salary, $25K Bonus, Plus Living Expenses!

Come be the Heart of the Operation

We are offering a $25,000 Bonus PLUS Living Expenses!!

We are seeking an Area Clinical Manager in Perfusion to join our dynamic team in Richmond, VA supporting Bon Secours St. Mary's & Memorial Regional Hospitals! SpecialtyCare perfusionists have been providing clinical care at these institutions for over 30 years. Our team consists of five (5) surgeons, one (1) Area Clinical Manager, and six (6) Perfusionists. We perform all adult cardiac surgery procedures, except transplants. We are involved with TAVR and several hybrid procedures where we partner with cardiology and EP. We also have a growing VAD and ECMO program which includes a team of ECMO specialists who manage these patients on a day to day basis. We perform approximately 700 cases per year. 

Richmond is a hidden gem in the South. Lying on the banks of the James River. Richmond offers a multitude of activities and amenities. For the outdoor enthusiast there is hiking, fishing, biking, hunting, and kayaking, as well as many trails and nature areas. For the history buff, there are many historical sites and park areas as well as some amazing museums. If you enjoy food and beverage, Richmond has grown over the past 10 years into a foodie hub with many new restaurants. The area is also known for excellent school districts and as a great place to raise a family. In a broader scope, Virginia is home to some of the country’s best universities, the Shenandoah Mountains and the eastern shore. The mountains, the beach, and Washington DC are all within a two-hour drive from Richmond. There truly is something for everybody in the Richmond Metro Area.

Position Summary:

The Area Clinical Manager is responsible for one or more accounts or programs in a specific geographic area and may manage staff, productivity, scheduling, inventory, physician relations, and clinical activities to achieve or exceed operational and financial targets. Performs clinical services on a regular basis and manages clinical associates at the accounts or programs to achieve targeted quality outcomes and compliance with The Joint Commission standards, the Company’s policies, applicable policies at the accounts or programs, and other applicable regulatory requirements including lab compliance. Assists the Company with evaluating techniques and equipment for clinical applications. Assists Regional Director of Operations and Region Presidents in building and maintaining business relationships with customers and physicians to retain and grow accounts. Serves as liaison to the Company’s business office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages the day-to-day clinical activities at the accounts or programs that may include but not be limited to the following: 
  • Coordinates the scheduling of clinical associates, including vacation scheduling.
  • Manages productivity, labor and the budget for the accounts to meet or exceed targets.
  • Collects and reports quality indicator data as required.  Demonstrates quality improvement. Performs perfusion and other clinical services on a regular basis.
  • Monitors clinical activities to comply with:
    • The Joint Commission standards;
    • The Company’s policies;
    • Applicable policies at the account(s) or program(s); and
    • Other applicable regulatory requirements including laboratory compliance.
  • Monitors equipment operations and maintenance requirements.
  • Serves as lead perfusionist at the accounts or programs for customers, physicians, vendors, and the Company’s business office associates.
  • Follows sound inventory and equipment management practices.
  • Ensures that appropriate capital equipment and disposable inventory is ordered, stocked and available for all procedures.
  • Oversees the required documentation of procedures performed for medical and billing record purposes.
  • Maintains current credentialing file for associates.
  • Develops and implements corrective action to address clinical, credentialing or operational issues such as charge capture, time reporting, quality reporting, information systems, and inventory management.
  • Participates in appropriate hospital committees for demonstration of quality, blood, and process and outcome improvement. Presents data to these committees and the surgeons on at least a quarterly basis or as needed.
• Performs clinical services on a regular basis based on credentialing privileges at the accounts or programs.
• Assists Operations and Sales management in building relationships with physicians, operating room staff, and customers including hospital administrators, and hospital materials management and billing employees to:
  • Meet contractual requirements;
  • Resolve clinical, credentialing, operational or business issues;
  • Maintain client satisfaction;
  • Retain and grow accounts or programs; and
  • Market new services. 
• Manages employment activities of clinical associates at the accounts or programs that may include but not be limited to the following areas:
  • Recruit, interview. and hire new associates;
  • Develop associates through orientation, training and education;
  • Appraise and reward performance;
  • Manage employee relations issues;
  • Develop and manage open communications;
  • Conduct regular associate meetings; and
  • Manage change.
• Performs other duties and works on special projects.