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VCU Health · 1 day ago

Senior Department Administrator - Internal Medicine

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

VCU Health is a leading healthcare provider with a focus on compassionate patient care and research excellence. The Senior Administrator will lead the operations of the Department of Medicine, overseeing clinic operations, educational programs, and research activities while collaborating with various leaders to enhance efficiency and access.

Hospital & Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Mariam W.

Responsibilities

The Senior Administrator leads overall operations of the Department of Medicine, the largest department within VCU Health (VCUH), MCV Physicians (MCVP) and the School of Medicine (SOM), which includes high volume and high complexity state of the art compassionate patient care across 11 medical specialties

The Senior Administrator establishes processes, procedures, and implements best practices to maximize value, efficiency, and fiscal results

The Senior Administrator collaborates with departmental leadership VCUHS VP Ambulatory and Chief Operating Officer, MCVP to improve clinic operations

The Senior Administrator works with the Chief Operating Officer of MCVP in providing direction to promote the vision; and assists in the implementation of strategies, to support the business functions in collaboration with departmental leadership teams

The Senior Administrator partners with MCVH leaders, MCVP, and with the department chair and leaders to maximize access and efficiency of existing and new in patient operations and to collaborate on the development and implementation of service line models where applicable

The Senior Administrator will partner with SOM leaders to oversee and grow educational programs including ACGME accredited residencies, fellowships, medical school clerkships, and support pre and postdoctoral trainees within the Department

The Senior Administrator will provide operational support for research teams and their activities including basic, clinical and translational research and will partner with faculty and colleagues in the areas of development and medical philanthropy

Qualification

Financial managementHealthcare administrationLeadership in healthcareMatrix management experienceEducational program oversightClinical service line developmentRecruitment experienceWorkforce developmentStrategic visioningMedical philanthropyRegulatory compliance knowledge

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Healthcare Administration or related field

Minimum of Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible financial management, administrative/ operational, and/or supervisory work experience in healthcare setting

Demonstrated leadership and initiative in healthcare service excellence and business growth

Demonstrated success working in a matrixed management model

Experience of educational and scholarship programs and funding

Receives general guidance and direction from Chief Operating Officer and the Chair of the Department on strategic and policy issues and works collaboratively with the COO, MCVP and Chair concerning matters involving the administrative, faculty and financial management of the Department, while ensuring compliance with VCUHS expectations

Directs oversight of department leadership within assigned specialty(s). Knowledge of inpatient, ambulatory and procedural practices

The Senior Administrator will directly report to the Chief Operating Officer, MCVP, and to the Chair of the Department. Both will work with the Senior Administrator to set annual performance objectives, to conduct the annual performance review, and to set annual compensation

Must be available as needed to faculty and staff on all shifts, locations, etc

Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to clinical, research and educational operations including ACGME requirements

Experience of recruitment, workforce development and strategic visioning

Experience of development including medical philanthropy and/or alumni programs

Preferred

Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Health Care Administration or related field

CPA or CMPE preferred

Ten (10) or more years of experience of administrative and/or financial management work experience in an academic medical center and/or large physician group practice

Experience with development of clinical service lines in complex organizations

Experience with fund accounting desirable

Company

VCU Health

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VCU Medical Center is a school. It is a sub-organization of Virginia Commonwealth University.

Founded in 1838

Richmond, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.vcuhealth.org

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