The
Opportunity
Our
client, a hospital pharmacy management company, was founded
in 1998. Since then, it has grown to serve 20 hospitals in
seven states. The company has been ranked as one of the 100
fastest growing companies in Houston, Texas since 2003. Among
its numerous honors is recognition as an “Enterprise
Champion,” awarded to four leading businesses from among
the Houston Small Business 100 that are recognized for their
benefits to employees, company culture and service to the
community. In 2004, the company earned the Ernst and Young
“Entrepreneur of the Year” award. Now in its 9th
year in business, it is moving from a start-up model to that
of an established organization.
Differentiating
itself in the hospital pharmacy management industry through
its guarantee of key service indicators like nursing satisfaction
and regulatory compliance, its Value Contract and guaranteed
cost savings, the company provides turnkey pharmacy management,
incorporating existing GPO contracts and top pharmacy managers.
The company places equal importance on patient health and
nursing satisfaction as well as on cost savings. Among the
company’s current clients are hospitals ranging from
20 to 1,300 beds. It takes pride in the fact that 99% of clients
sign continuation agreements after initial contracts are completed.
Our
client now seeks a Chief Operating Officer to move Operations
Managers to greater levels of autonomy to improve front-line
customer service. The Chief Operating Officer should bring
skills to mentor and empower field staff to conduct day-to-day
business, affording the COO greater opportunity to develop
new product offerings and operating support systems as well
as enhancements to existing products and relationships. |
By
creating a continuous learning environment for field staff,
the Chief Operating Officer will be essential to building
a stronger organization within which staff at all levels
can be held to higher levels of accountability.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates must bring a minimum
of 10 years in a leadership role in healthcare. Experience
in healthcare delivery or ancillary support operations
is required. A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate
field is required; a Master’s degree is desirable.
Experience in a regional operations role is a plus. Most
importantly, demonstrable success in people and program
development is essential.
The Location
Houston, Texas is the 4th largest city in the United States.
Along with its very low housing costs and abundant choices
in neighborhoods, Houston offers a myriad of cultural,
educational and recreational options. The Gulf of Mexico
is just 1.5 hours away providing water sports of all kinds,
the city hosts three major league sports teams, the theater
district has won national recognition and the city boasts
a vibrant economy. Houston is also home to the Texas Medical
Center, the world's largest medical research complex,
which continues to grow and expand at record pace.
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