Clinical Section Administrator 2

Department
 

BSD PED - Senior Operations Staff

About the Department
 

In the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago, we strive to provide the highest level of complex care for children from diagnosis and treatment to conducting research to find promising new therapies with a focus on teaching. We are committed to advancing the frontiers of knowledge, and the education and training of future clinical pediatricians, subspecialists, educators, clinical investigators and physician-scientists. Professional and investigative aspects of medicine are readily combined and the attributes of academic life are easily recognized in the Department of Pediatrics. Our faculty and staff value the designation ‘teacher of teachers’ and appreciate the importance of research training, individual creativity and high quality comprehensive clinical care and service. The Department of Pediatrics is a dynamic, stimulating place to work, and because we are focused on growth and improved excellence, our staff have particularly challenging and rewarding roles.

Job Summary
 

Lead administrative officer for multiple sections in the Department of Pediatrics. This position manages multiple related teams of managers and professional staff responsible for the financial and administrative oversight for the teaching, research and clinical care missions of their sections. Develops departmental plans. Provides leadership and supervision to a large staff of exempt and non-exempt employees, including management teams.
This position manages the administrative, financial and operational activities of the Pediatric clinical practice and related Hospital functions to support the clinical, educational and research missions. Provide administrative leadership to the executive team, medical faculty and staff, research faculty and staff in formulating and implementing organizational goals and objectives. Directly responsible for daily administrative aspects of the Department's clinical activities, related inpatient and outpatient operations, budgets, finances, marketing, public relations, fundraising and other activities related to the pediatric enterprise. Plan, coordinate, direct and control broad and complex financial and management functions of the sections in support of teaching, research and clinical care. Manage the implementation, direction, and policy development in areas of finance (revenue/expense management), professional fee billing, grants/contracts, human resources, academic appointment processing, Medical Staff Office appointment processing, facility operations, and fellowship training programs. Participate in negotiating agreements, preparing strategic plans and other activities associated with the Department's affiliate hospitals or clinics. Conduct special studies and projects, including the development and enhancement of funding opportunities by working closely with the faculty in each section.
Strategic Planning:
In conjunction with the department chairman and senior executive leadership, formulate tactical planning for growth and viability of clinical programs. Conduct comprehensive feasibility studies for evaluation of new and existing programs; assessment of facility requirements; funding and staffing needs. Provide leadership in planning facility expansion, new building construction, program planning and fundraising activities. Develop clinical/operational programs to address programmatic and financial issues facing hospital and department to ensure clinical, educational and research missions are being met. Assist faculty in pursuit of research funding and grants management.
Operations Management:
Develop and implement operational plans to ensure hospital and clinical program performance and contribution to Hospital and BSD. Gather from internal and external sources appropriate data to measure performance in acute inpatient and ambulatory hospital operations. Provide information on operational trends to support hospital's and department's planning requirements. Develop plans for new operating and patient flow systems within hospital and department which are sensitive to organizational needs to ensure efficient accomplishments of objectives, and to secure resources as necessary. Prepare hospital and department for changing federal, state and third party policies regarding reimbursement of health care delivery services. Develop and maintain sound clinical management structure, operating policies, procedures, and staffing to meet operational needs of hospital and department. Provide direction to section administrators and other managers. Develop long and short range action plans to achieve collaborative results and maximize individual and collective strengths. Direct departmental operations related to physician practice plan expenditures and revenues, sponsored research, ambulatory care, third party contract, hospital contracts, and staffing. Monitor accomplishment of agreed upon objectives. Where appropriate, recommend to executive leadership corrective actions including reallocating resources, reprioritizing, and/or recommending modifications/variance to established plans and budgets. Direct evaluation, development and maintenance of control systems pertaining to operational/programmatic management of clinical activities. Identify needs for information or service from other administrators to accomplish organizational objectives/standards; evaluate whether appropriate systems are in place to serve needs. Manage personnel to achieve human resources and organization development goals, ensuring that all human resources activities are carried out consistent with the hospital and University personnel policies in an appropriate and consistent manner. Monitor and lead administration and oversight of academic appointment processes, including recruitment, appointment, onboarding, reappointment, and promotion of faculty. Ensure timely and accurate processing of academic appointments and medical privileges for new and ongoing faculty. Ensure faculty and staff are compliant with all training and documentation required by University and external agencies. Act as liaison to internal and external review agencies including IDPH, RRC, internal audit and compliance office. Manage and direct the achievement of employee and patient satisfaction goals.
Financial Management:
Administer hospital and departmental budgets during course of the fiscal year, including recommendation to executive leadership for the release of funds for expenditure and review/approval process for capital equipment. Develop and manage budgets for respective sections.

Responsibilities

• Manages policy development and implementation in various departmental areas.
• Manages multiple related teams including those within hospital functions.
• Oversees non-medical activities of the department.
• 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.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Advanced degree in business, health care administration or related field.

Experience:

• 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.

Technical Knowledge or Skills

• Knowledge of accounting principles.
• Analytical skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Quantitative skills.
• Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing programs.
• Knowledge of grant and award administration.
• Knowledge of hospital finances and administration.
• Knowledge of administering a physician practice plan.

Preferred Competencies

• Strategic leadership skills.
• Supervisory skills.
• Decision-making skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

Working Conditions

• High stress environment

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Resume/CV of the application.

Job Family
 

Administration & Management

Role Impact
 

People Manager

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

40

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

Yes

Health Screen Required
 

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity /Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form .

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.

Department
 

BSD PED - Senior Operations Staff

About the Department
 

In the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago, we strive to provide the highest level of complex care for children from diagnosis and treatment to conducting research to find promising new therapies with a focus on teaching. We are committed to advancing the frontiers of knowledge, and the education and training of future clinical pediatricians, subspecialists, educators, clinical investigators and physician-scientists. Professional and investigative aspects of medicine are readily combined and the attributes of academic life are easily recognized in the Department of Pediatrics. Our faculty and staff value the designation ‘teacher of teachers’ and appreciate the importance of research training, individual creativity and high quality comprehensive clinical care and service. The Department of Pediatrics is a dynamic, stimulating place to work, and because we are focused on growth and improved excellence, our staff have particularly challenging and rewarding roles.

Job Summary
 

Lead administrative officer for multiple sections in the Department of Pediatrics. This position manages multiple related teams of managers and professional staff responsible for the financial and administrative oversight for the teaching, research and clinical care missions of their sections. Develops departmental plans. Provides leadership and supervision to a large staff of exempt and non-exempt employees, including management teams.
This position manages the administrative, financial and operational activities of the Pediatric clinical practice and related Hospital functions to support the clinical, educational and research missions. Provide administrative leadership to the executive team, medical faculty and staff, research faculty and staff in formulating and implementing organizational goals and objectives. Directly responsible for daily administrative aspects of the Department's clinical activities, related inpatient and outpatient operations, budgets, finances, marketing, public relations, fundraising and other activities related to the pediatric enterprise. Plan, coordinate, direct and control broad and complex financial and management functions of the sections in support of teaching, research and clinical care. Manage the implementation, direction, and policy development in areas of finance (revenue/expense management), professional fee billing, grants/contracts, human resources, academic appointment processing, Medical Staff Office appointment processing, facility operations, and fellowship training programs. Participate in negotiating agreements, preparing strategic plans and other activities associated with the Department's affiliate hospitals or clinics. Conduct special studies and projects, including the development and enhancement of funding opportunities by working closely with the faculty in each section.
Strategic Planning:
In conjunction with the department chairman and senior executive leadership, formulate tactical planning for growth and viability of clinical programs. Conduct comprehensive feasibility studies for evaluation of new and existing programs; assessment of facility requirements; funding and staffing needs. Provide leadership in planning facility expansion, new building construction, program planning and fundraising activities. Develop clinical/operational programs to address programmatic and financial issues facing hospital and department to ensure clinical, educational and research missions are being met. Assist faculty in pursuit of research funding and grants management.
Operations Management:
Develop and implement operational plans to ensure hospital and clinical program performance and contribution to Hospital and BSD. Gather from internal and external sources appropriate data to measure performance in acute inpatient and ambulatory hospital operations. Provide information on operational trends to support hospital's and department's planning requirements. Develop plans for new operating and patient flow systems within hospital and department which are sensitive to organizational needs to ensure efficient accomplishments of objectives, and to secure resources as necessary. Prepare hospital and department for changing federal, state and third party policies regarding reimbursement of health care delivery services. Develop and maintain sound clinical management structure, operating policies, procedures, and staffing to meet operational needs of hospital and department. Provide direction to section administrators and other managers. Develop long and short range action plans to achieve collaborative results and maximize individual and collective strengths. Direct departmental operations related to physician practice plan expenditures and revenues, sponsored research, ambulatory care, third party contract, hospital contracts, and staffing. Monitor accomplishment of agreed upon objectives. Where appropriate, recommend to executive leadership corrective actions including reallocating resources, reprioritizing, and/or recommending modifications/variance to established plans and budgets. Direct evaluation, development and maintenance of control systems pertaining to operational/programmatic management of clinical activities. Identify needs for information or service from other administrators to accomplish organizational objectives/standards; evaluate whether appropriate systems are in place to serve needs. Manage personnel to achieve human resources and organization development goals, ensuring that all human resources activities are carried out consistent with the hospital and University personnel policies in an appropriate and consistent manner. Monitor and lead administration and oversight of academic appointment processes, including recruitment, appointment, onboarding, reappointment, and promotion of faculty. Ensure timely and accurate processing of academic appointments and medical privileges for new and ongoing faculty. Ensure faculty and staff are compliant with all training and documentation required by University and external agencies. Act as liaison to internal and external review agencies including IDPH, RRC, internal audit and compliance office. Manage and direct the achievement of employee and patient satisfaction goals.
Financial Management:
Administer hospital and departmental budgets during course of the fiscal year, including recommendation to executive leadership for the release of funds for expenditure and review/approval process for capital equipment. Develop and manage budgets for respective sections.

Responsibilities

• Manages policy development and implementation in various departmental areas.
• Manages multiple related teams including those within hospital functions.
• Oversees non-medical activities of the department.
• 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.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

---
Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

---
Certifications:

---

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Advanced degree in business, health care administration or related field.

Experience:

• 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.

Technical Knowledge or Skills

• Knowledge of accounting principles.
• Analytical skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Quantitative skills.
• Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing programs.
• Knowledge of grant and award administration.
• Knowledge of hospital finances and administration.
• Knowledge of administering a physician practice plan.

Preferred Competencies

• Strategic leadership skills.
• Supervisory skills.
• Decision-making skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

Working Conditions

• High stress environment

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Resume/CV of the application.

Job Family
 

Administration & Management

Role Impact
 

People Manager

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

40

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

Yes

Health Screen Required
 

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity /Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form .

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.