Program Manager – Manhattan, Cancer Center

Job ID: 1161365_RR00119788

Facility: NYU Langone Hospitals

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Shift: Day

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Department: Managers/Directors/Administrators, CancerCtr-Strategic Initiative (H1869)NYU Langone Hospitals

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NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Program Manager – Manhattan, Cancer Center.

In this role, the successful candidate This position requires independent management of all priorities and associated projects for the Lung Cancer Center and GI Cancer Center, and will report directly to the Assistant Director for Clinical and Translational Initiatives for Perlmutter Cancer Center. Experience in management, strategic planning, performance improvement and operational efficiency is required. This position is responsible for inter- and intra-departmental coordination in support of all Center projects.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Plans, organizes and monitors departmental activities as established with the supervisory staff. 
  • Provides guidance and leadership to supervisory staff regarding compliance issues. 
  • Responsible directly for all Performance Appraisals of management staff. 
  • Works with leadership to ensure that scheduled workloads are based on the knowledge of the capabilities of the staff members, volunteers, students and other individuals.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Program Development – Plans, develops and implements new procedures for respective units with management staff. 
  • Schedules and conducts regular meetings with key personnel of departments to promote the most effective services. Addresses all contingencies in a plan. Uses verifiable data as a basis for planning.
  • Proposes and implements programs for the generation of new revenue. 
  • Oversees all activity programs to ensure compliance with departmental policies. 
  • Effectively identifies plans and future needs (ie: staffing, resources, etc.) and problem areas, assisting in the development of workable solutions and follows through with their implementation.
  • Reports/Documentation – Maintains records and prepares reports required by the department.
  • Regulatory Compliance/Quality Assurance – Responsible for ensuring compliance with regulations. 
  • Acts as a liaison with other services for compliance issues. 
  • Adequately prepares for periodic inspection by regulatory agencies. 
  • Designs and implements and effective departmental quality assurance program; makes periodic changes. 
  • Works to educate all management on compliance updates and assists in the development and implementation of training all levels of staff.
  • Budget and Cost Containment – Controls costs by seeking the most effective and efficient means of performing assigned functions. Establishes systems and monitoring to ensure accurate and timely charge entries. 
  • Establishes a review/audit system for this process to ensure consistency. 
  • Assists in the preparation of the budgets when requested by the Director. 
  • Monitors departments operating performance to maintain spending within budgeted resources. 
  • Compares actual spending to monthly budgeted amount and explains variances adequately and develops plans of correction.
  • Implements any new Policies and Procedures related to compliance changes or organizational changes to supports smooth operations with the management team. 
  • Assures compliance with the regulatory mandates of the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Hospitals, New York State Department of Health, CARF, New York City
    Department of Health, and rules and regulations of the Medical Staff. Establishes systems to communicate any policy or procedural change to all departmental staff and other Medical Center personnel, as required. 
  • Utilizes audit results, quality assurance reports and incident reports to improve the quality of service provided. 
  • In conjunction with the Director develops and approves new policies and procedures to improve the effectiveness of the Departmental services. 
  • Management of administrative practices for the Department. 
  • Ensures assignments are understood and appropriate follow up with management occurs to ensure desired outcomes are reached. 

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Bachelors degree in a related field. Minimum of five to seven years of experience in a hospital setting, including a minimum of two years of supervisory or administrative experience. Strong background in Clinical program operations and program development. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills essential.

Preferred Qualifications:
Masters Degree in a related field. Maintain clinical excellence in preferred area.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $70,481.60 – $121,580.64 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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NYU Langone is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic health system with Magnet®-recognized status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Our trifold mission to care, teach, and discover is achieved daily through NYU Langone’s inclusive culture devoted to excellence across the organization. Here, you can advance your career supported by exceptionally talented faculty and staff in an environment where everyone works together to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

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Get ready to start your career journey at NYU Langone, where cutting-edge research meets compassionate care, and discover how you can contribute to shaping the future of medicine.

Step 1

Apply Online

The NYU Langone hiring process begins with you applying through our online portal. Be sure to update and upload your resume. Shortly after you submit your application, you will receive an email confirmation. Ten days after applying you will receive a talent assessment to be completed.

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Schedule Interviews

If selected to continue the interview process, HR will reach out via phone or email first. Then, depending on your position, they will schedule an interview with unit managers or team members. You are encouraged to dress professionally for all interviews.

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If you successfully complete the interview process and are identified as a finalist for the position, we will require that you complete a professional reference process. After evaluating the completed references, a decision will be made on who will receive a preliminary offer. If you receive a preliminary offer, HR will start the onboarding process with an agreed-upon tentative start date.

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You will be contacted by an onboarding specialist who will work with you on your pre-boarding requirements. Once fully cleared, we will ask you to complete compliance orientation regulatory training. On your first day, you will attend an online required orientation to acclimate to the health system and report to your new department based on instructions provided by your hiring manager.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We offer different employment options to fit every schedule and talent area of interest. These options include full time, part time, per diem, internship, and temporary.
We are growing rapidly and are always looking for exceptional people to join our organization. New positions are posted to our careers site daily.
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