Hospital Operations Job in Kochi

Kochi, Kerala Full Time Date: 22 June 2024

Job description

Clinical Operations: Patient Care: Managing patient admissions, monitoring patient progress, coordinating treatments and surgeries, and ensuring patient safety and comfort. Nursing Services: Overseeing nursing staff, patient care plans, medication administration, and adherence to clinical protocols. Medical Staff Management: Coordinating schedules, credentialing, and privileging of physicians, surgeons, and other medical professionals. Support Services: Facility Management: Maintaining hospital infrastructure, including building maintenance, cleanliness, safety protocols, and environmental services. Food Services: Managing dietary needs of patients and staff, ensuring nutrition standards and dietary restrictions are met. Laundry and Linen Services: Handling laundry and linen supply management to maintain hygiene and infection control. Administrative Functions: Billing and Finance: Managing financial operations, including patient billing, insurance claims, budgeting, and revenue cycle management. Human Resources: Recruiting, training, and managing hospital staff, ensuring compliance with labor laws and fostering a positive work environment. Information Technology (IT): Maintaining and managing healthcare IT systems, electronic health records (EHR), and cybersecurity measures. Quality Assurance and Patient Safety: Quality Improvement: Implementing initiatives to improve patient outcomes, reduce medical errors, and enhance overall healthcare quality. Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks related to patient safety, legal compliance, and operational efficiency. Accreditation and Compliance: Ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations, standards of practice, and accreditation requirements (e.g., Joint Commission). Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Management: Emergency Response: Developing and implementing plans for emergencies, disasters, and mass casualty incidents. Continuity of Operations: Ensuring uninterrupted delivery of essential healthcare services during emergencies or crises. Community Relations and Public Health: Community Outreach: Engaging with the community to promote health education, disease prevention, and wellness programs. Public Health Initiatives: Participating in public health campaigns, vaccination programs, and community health assessments.