Chief Operating Officer (COO) - SSC Sarasota

Job Summary The Chief Operating Officer (COO), Shared Service Center (SSC) Sarasota, FL provides executive leadership to ensure operational efficiency, financial performance, and growth. This role is focused on the newly centralized Pre-Arrival Unit. The COO drives strategic initiatives, manages operational departments, and implements processes to achieve the mission and core values of the SSC. This role is responsible for establishing operational controls, reporting procedures, and people systems that align with the organization's objectives. As the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Community Health Systems (CHS) - Shared Service Center (SSC) Sarasota, FL, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our purpose to help people get well and live healthier by providing safe, quality healthcare, building enduring relationships with our patients, and providing value for the people and communities we serve. Our team members enjoy a robust benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurances, 401k, and a variety of other elective options Essential Functions

• Provides day-to-day leadership and management of operational departments, ensuring alignment with the SSC's mission, values, and strategic goals. This includes direct leadership over the Centralized Pre-Arrival Unit.
• Drives the SSC to meet and exceed key performance indicators (KPIs), such as operational metrics, Net Revenue, Denials Rate, EBITDA, and Positive Cash Flow.
• Develops, implements, and monitors operational infrastructure, including systems, processes, and personnel, to accommodate growth objectives and maintain high service standards.
• Ensures the measurement and effectiveness of internal and external processes, providing timely, accurate, and comprehensive reports on the SSC’s operational performance.
• Leads the development, communication, and execution of growth strategies, fostering a results-oriented and accountable environment within the SSC.
• Collaborates with the management team to establish plans for operational infrastructure, ensuring continuous improvement in efficiency and effectiveness.
• Motivates, mentors, and leads a high-performing management team, focusing on attracting, recruiting, and retaining talent to support career development and succession planning.
• Acts as a key liaison between the SSC, other corporate functions, and external partners to enhance collaboration, service delivery, and operational outcomes. Requires ability to engage in high-level, fast-paced dialogue with hospital C-suite members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• This is a fully remote opportunity. Some travel will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, or a related field required
• Master's Degree in Health Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), or a related field preferred
• More than 10 years of experience in operations management, with at least five (5) years in a senior leadership role required
• 8-10 years Prior experience in a shared services environment preferred
• Patient Access / Pre-Arrival Unit (PAU) experience, including oversight of scheduling and insurance verification for at least 2 years strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of shared services operations, healthcare regulations, and performance improvement methodologies.
• Ideal candidate has COO experience from a 150+ bed hospital with a PAU under their purview.
• Proven strategic planning, project management, and analytical skills, with a focus on operational efficiency and growth.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in operational management software, data analysis tools, and Google Suite.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and optimizing resource utilization.

We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible. Community Health Systems is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 40 distinct markets across 15 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 71 acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job