System Chief Operating Officer

& Requirements

System Chief Operating Officer in Alaska

StartDate: ASAP

Drive operational excellence and innovation as you take on the role of System Chief Operating Officer in beautiful Anchorage, Alaska!

The Position

• The System Chief Operating Officer (System COO) manages the day-to-day operations and ensures effective and efficient performance for the organization’s operational controls, administration, and reporting procedures.
• The System COO will collaborate with executive leadership to develop and implement strategies that drive quality outcomes, conceptualize and execute strong public and community relations, and adhere to all applicable federal, state, and Tribal regulations and requirements.
• Provides leadership and fosters an accountable and success-oriented environment by encouraging productivity and building a highly inclusive culture. Additionally, the System COO is responsible for motivating, coaching, and mobilizing staff to ensure that team members thrive and meet all implemented organizational outcomes.
• Ideal candidates will be comfortable leading in complex, changing, and ambiguous environments. Additionally, the COO will possess the ability to evolve work processes and priorities as needed to guarantee operational efficiencies and organizational outcomes.
• Master’s Degree in Health Management or closely related field required.
• This leader will encourage equity and inclusion amongst diverse workgroups and cultures and will facilitate any concerns to ensure that fair and equitable treatment is accomplished.

The Organization

• With overflowing passion for Alaskan communities, ANTHC also provides world-class construction including clean water, energy, sanitation, and utility projects to ensure that members of the communities are well supported. Additionally, ANTHC provides trainings and resources to enhance local environmental management.
• ANMC includes a 173-bed, state-of-the-art hospital, a full range of medical specialties, primary care services, and labs. The ANMC hospital houses Alaska’s first Level II Trauma Center and is also a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.
• ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the country, employing more than 3,000 people and driven by the mission of “providing the highest quality health services in partnership with our people and the Alaska Tribal Health System.”
• The organization’s work includes comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center (ANMC), wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training, and rural water and sanitation systems construction.
• Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is a Joint Commission accredited, non-profit Tribal health organization providing primary care, pharmacy services, physical therapy, surgery centers, and multi-specialty clinics to more than 180,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people of the state.
• The consortium’s vision is that “Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.” ANTHC achieves this by partnering with patients, Tribal partners, employees, government, and nonprofit partners to build a unified health system that delivers the highest quality services.

The Community

• A city with close to 300,000 people, Anchorage balances modern urban life with easy access to outdoor activities and summer days offering up to 22 hours of sunlight. Anchorage is a place with big-city amenities: museums, shops, theaters, an excellent music scene, and fine restaurants that highlight the local fare of king crab, halibut, and salmon. It is also home to Alaska’s largest college, the University of Alaska Anchorage.
• Anchorage residents experience low tax rates due to no state income tax and no sales tax in the Municipality of Anchorage. Anchorage also holds Alaska’s largest school district and embraces many cultures showcasing approximately 100 languages being spoken throughout the schools.
• Activities include easy access to skiing, biking, fishing, river rafting, 60 glaciers within 50 miles of downtown, and dazzling northern lights. Bordering much of the city is Chugach State Park, a 495,000-acre wilderness area and the fourth largest state park in the United States. With over 280 miles of trails, the park offers hiking, backpacking, and biking opportunities for people of all skill levels, with many trailheads accessible from downtown Anchorage in 30 minutes or less.
• Anchorage Fur Rendezvous, or simply "Rondy," as most locals call it, is one of the best winter festivals in Alaska. Participants sculpt ice, ride the Ferris wheel, take part in the entertaining Outhouse Race, and watch the Running of the Reindeer through downtown Anchorage. Another highlight is the Summer Solstice Festival, which is a family-friendly festival that takes over downtown Anchorage with live music, food, family activities, food trucks, and a beer garden.
• Anchorage, Alaska, rests on the Cook Inlet, bordered by six mountain ranges and warmed by a maritime climate to provide year-round adventure and recreation.

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About the Company

Founded in 1978, B.E. Smith is the trusted partner in Interim Leadership and Executive Search career opportunities for healthcare executives. Exclusive to the healthcare industry, our personalized placement methodology best matches professionals to organizations. B.E. Smith is a member of AMN Healthcare, an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants.

COO, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Operation Officer, Chief Operations Officer