Assistant Director, Oncology

Assistant Director, Oncology

Req #:

Category:
Revenue Cycle and Patient Access

Status:
Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility:
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department:
Cancer Ctr-Admin

Pay Range: $ - $ per year

Location:

112 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Job Title:

Assistant Director

Location:

Melchior re Cancer Center

Department Name:
Cancer Ctr-Admin

Req #:

Status:
Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $ - $ per year

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

At RWJBarnabas Health, exceptional cancer care requires strong leadership, seamless operations, and a team committed to delivering an outstanding experience for every patient and family. We are seeking a collaborative and results-driven Assistant Director to help lead the day-to-day operations of the Cancer Center while supporting continued growth, quality, and operational excellence.

In this role, you'll work closely with the Director of Operations, clinical leadership, physicians, and staff to oversee administrative and operational functions while ensuring the Cancer Center remains a safe, welcoming, and patient-centered environment. If you're an experienced healthcare leader who enjoys developing teams, improving processes, and bringing people together around a shared mission, we'd love to meet you.

As the Assistant Director, you'll partner with Cancer Center leadership to oversee daily operations and ensure teams have the resources, direction, and support needed to deliver exceptional care. Your responsibilities may include:

• Managing day-to-day Cancer Center operations in collaboration with the Director of Operations and other leadership partners
• Overseeing Billing team members
• Providing leadership and oversight to administrative and operational teams across the Cancer Center
• Managing employee performance, including coaching, feedback, recognition, corrective action, and professional development
• Evaluating workflows and implementing improvements that strengthen efficiency, quality, and the patient experience
• Monitoring departmental budgets, identifying variances, and proactively managing resources within established financial guidelines
• Partnering with leadership to establish goals, priorities, and operational plans for assigned areas
• Supporting regulatory and accreditation requirements, including coordination of applicable licenses and certifications
• Promoting effective communication and collaboration among physicians, clinical teams, administrative staff, and leadership
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members
• Assisting the Director of Operations with Cancer Center initiatives, projects, and operational priorities as needed

• You are a collaborative leader who enjoys developing and motivating teams
• You can balance the needs of patients, employees, physicians, and organizational leadership
• You are comfortable making decisions and managing competing priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment
• You enjoy evaluating workflows and finding opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and service
• You understand the importance of both operational performance and fiscal responsibility
• You communicate effectively across different levels of an organization and know how to navigate challenging conversations
• You value accountability while creating an environment where employees feel supported and empowered
• You are passionate about creating an exceptional experience for patients and families navigating cancer care