Job Description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Business Manager, Surgical Services

The Business Manager of Surgical Services is a strategic and operational leader responsible for driving growth, financial performance, and continuous improvement across MercyOne surgical services. This role partners closely with COOs, service line leaders, and OR directors to optimize performance, expand service lines, and ensure data-driven decision-making. The Business Manager plays a key role in capital and operating budget planning, volume forecasting, and advancing system-wide surgical initiatives while aligning with MercyOne and Trinity Health’s mission and standards.

Schedule:

• 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week

• Salaried/Exempt

• 8 hour shifts

• Days

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field is required.

• MBA is preferred.

Experience

• A minimum of two years of experience in tertiary health care facility or health care systems facility is required.

• Prior experience with Perioperative Services is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead growth and performance initiatives across MercyOne Surgical Services

• Partner with surgical leadership to identify, prioritize, and implement strategic initiatives and special projects

• Utilize financial modeling and data analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making

• Provide COOs and OR Directors with decision support data for business planning, block scheduling, and patient flow optimization

• Support the development and modeling of new surgical service lines and programs

• Lead the development of annual capital and operating budgets, including volume, revenue, and expense projections

• Monitor financial and operational performance, identify variances, and implement corrective action plans

• Support OR Directors in understanding, managing, and optimizing departmental budgets and financial performance

• Analyze and interpret financial data to drive informed operational decisions

• Develop and implement annual operating plans aligned with organizational and strategic priorities

• Drive continuous performance improvement using KPIs, quality metrics, and patient and associate satisfaction data

• Collaborate with OR leadership to optimize OR efficiency, utilization, and overall performance

• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards, federal and state regulations, payer requirements, and HIPAA

• Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures to support safe, compliant, and efficient operations

• Stay current on healthcare trends, regulatory changes, and industry best practices to advise leadership

• Analyze benchmarking data and identify opportunities for operational and financial improvement

• Lead and support initiatives related to equipment planning, capital investments, and resource utilization

• Partner with system and regional leaders to align volume targets and growth strategies

• Promote a culture of safety by identifying risks and ensuring adherence to safety policies and procedures

• Model professionalism and uphold Trinity Health’s mission, values, and standards in all interactions

• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Oversees the Surgical Services Information System including system analysis, TIS support, and resource to staff.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:  

• Wellness programs 

• Education reimbursement 

• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision 

• Paid time off 

• Long- and short-term leave 

• Retirement planning 

• Life insurance coverage 

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.