Role & Responsibilities:
- Customer Service & Call Center Operations:
- Lead and manage the customer service department and call center operations to ensure timely and effective responses to patient inquiries.
- Oversee call center metrics, including response time, resolution time, and customer satisfaction.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve customer experience and service quality.
- Ensure the staff is well-trained, customer-centric, and consistently adheres to healthcare industry best practices and standards.
- Purchasing & Inventory Management:
- Oversee the purchasing function, ensuring that all necessary supplies, equipment, and medical items are procured on time and within budget.
- Develop and maintain efficient inventory control systems, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing wastage and overstock.
- Negotiate with vendors and suppliers to secure cost-effective contracts and manage supplier relationships.
- Monitor and track inventory turnover and conduct periodic audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Medical Records Management:
- Ensure the effective management of patient medical records, both physical and electronic, in compliance with legal, regulatory, and privacy standards (HIPAA or relevant local laws).
- Oversee the records team to ensure that patient data is accurately recorded, stored, and easily accessible for healthcare providers when needed.
- Implement best practices for medical records management, including ensuring security, confidentiality, and retention policies.
- Ensure proper training and compliance with medical record documentation standards across the organization.
- Facility Management:
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the facility, ensuring it is clean, safe, and well-maintained.
- Oversee the maintenance of equipment and infrastructure, coordinating repairs, upgrades, and troubleshooting as necessary.
- Ensure that the facility complies with health and safety regulations, including those related to fire safety, emergency preparedness, and sanitation.
- Develop and manage facility-related budgets and ensure the cost-effectiveness of operations.
- Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for facility services such as cleaning, landscaping, and maintenance.
- Hospitality Management:
- Housekeeping, cleaning, security and catering services
Skills
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate.
- Excellent communication in Arabic and English.
- In-depth knowledge of healthcare systems, policies, and operations.
- Experience in budget management and cost control.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.
- Familiar with healthcare software systems.
- Adaptable with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Education & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 10-12 years of healthcare operations management experience, including customer service, purchasing, medical records, and facility management; 3-4 years in a similar role.
- Leadership experience in a multi-disciplinary healthcare setting.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, especially in medical records and patient confidentiality.