Business Manager - Operating Room - Full Time, Days

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital features the Knapp Cardiac Care Center, a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women's imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. It operates a Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center, a Primary Stroke Center designated by the New York State Department of Health, and multiple outpatient sites such as a wound care center, hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices.

About the role

The Business Manager oversees the day-to-day tactical and strategic business operations of the Operating Room department, including managing equipment, budgeting, purchasing contracts, and system implementation. This role supports strategic initiatives by creating reports and data tools to inform planning and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an integral member of the department's leadership team, contributing to volume growth strategies and promoting continuous operational efficiency.
• Supports business operations, including purchasing, human resources coordination, staffing and scheduling reports, budget tracking, and the development of policies and procedures.
• Oversees and supports a broad range of administrative and operational business functions within the department.
• Acts as a strategic business partner to department leadership by interpreting data, providing training and guidance, and supporting business planning and execution.
• Collaborates with internal departments, medical staff, and hospital teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Provides administrative support for departmental operations, including equipment, supply management, and vendor coordination for both inpatient and outpatient services.
• Reports to department leadership and works closely with the management team to support integration, data analysis, and operational planning needs.
• Partners with physicians, managers, and frontline staff to align local operations with organizational goals and enhance patient, staff, and provider satisfaction.
• Develops systems to track key operational metrics and communicates data related to performance, improvement initiatives, and organizational changes.
• Monitors departmental budgets, identifies variances, and supports financial oversight activities.
• Prepares financial analyses for new programs and initiatives, including business plans and documentation required for regulatory or capital requests (e.g., Certificate of Need, equipment purchases).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related field.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in a healthcare administrative office management role.
• Prior experience with budget and project management, strong problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
• High emotional intelligence, self-motivation, and a desire to work in the healthcare setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Modules and Kronos.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $70,282.50 - $119,270.62 annually. Actual salaries depend on factors such as experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. This range does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.