University of Chicago · 2 months ago
Clinical Section Administrator 2
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
7+ years expThe University of Chicago is a leading institution dedicated to improving pediatric care and education. The Clinical Section Administrator 2 will manage section and external clinical contracts, ensuring efficient operations while supporting the clinical, educational, and research missions of the Department of Pediatrics.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Assists Department Leadership in developing the long-term strategy for section faculty and staff recruitment, marketing and existing program development to facilitate strategic operating plans
Develops tactics to support and implement the sections’ long-term strategic goals and operating plan
Participates in identifying priorities and in preparing and implementing strategic and tactical plans. Participates in and completes various institutional survey initiatives
Maintains plan, monitors metrics, and reports on progress
Negotiates and implements internal and external agreements in partnership with Department Leadership and Finance
Assesses provider capacity and access, ensures adequate provider and support staffing plans
Works collaboratively with leadership of UCM and BSD to ensure smooth and efficient clinical operations which include internal needs, offsite and joint ventures, and appropriate clinical program strategic growth to serve the mission of UCM and its patients
Partners with Chairmen, Executive Administrator, and Section Chief to ensure appropriate provider coverage for relevant areas
Plans with Sections and Department Leadership for optimal financial performance of the Section; develops annual and ad hoc budgets and other analyses, for example: regularly monitors status and ensures performance against budget, identifies need, analyzes and presents ad hoc reports and graphs; ensures professional billing financial integrity and compliance; approves and monitors expenses; identifies and implements cost containment measures; and ensures compliance with fiscal policies and procedures
Provides fiduciary leadership in overseeing financial operations development, including taking a lead role in providing short- and long-term financial forecasting, operational budgeting, revenue generation, expense management, financial analysis and financial operations
Understands and oversees the implementation of program budgets as well as identifies and reports undesirable trends in order to make recommendations for action
Understands the dynamics of health care accounting and applies knowledge in ensuring appropriate direct and indirect revenue and expenses related to grants, on- and off-site clinical activities, and other activities
Researches, compiles, and analyzes data to create reports, proposals and other documents
Assists with appropriate external marketing and communications for targeted programmatic growth in collaboration and partnership with marketing partners
Develops internal communications plans and activities
Assists with planning and supervises implementation of CME and other events
Manages activities related to section space, facilities, and equipment
Monitors and supports administration and oversight of the Sections’ academic appointment processes, including recruitment, appointment, onboarding, reappointment, and promotion of faculty members in partnership it the Department’s Academic Affairs teams
Provides leadership to managers and professional staff within a department to support teaching, medical research and clinical care. Facilitates research initiatives of the faculty and staff
Establishes department priorities, allocates resources and executes strategic plans
May manage multiple related teams including those within hospital functions
Performs other related work as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
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Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Preferred
Advanced degree in business, health care administration or related field
Healthcare and/or academic medical experience
A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience
Experience preparing major federal awards and/or initiation of clinical trials
Demonstrated budgeting and forecasting experience
Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing programs
Computing skills sufficient to effectively use many diverse managerial and administrative computer applications
Strategic leadership skills
Project management skills
Supervisory skills
Knowledge of accounting principles
Analytical skills
Problem-solving skills
Decision-making skills
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Quantitative skills
Oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Negotiation skills
Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Knowledge of financial, management and operational functions in the areas of clinical, educational and research
General knowledge of billing and collection
Benefits
Health, retirement, and paid time off
Company
University of Chicago
One of the world’s great intellectual destinations, the University of Chicago empowers scholars and students to ask tough questions, cross disciplinary boundaries, and challenge conventional thinking to enrich human life around the globe.
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