VICE CHAIR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION – EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Special Application Instructions
The University of Washington has retained AMN Healthcare to support this recruitment.  To apply for this position, please e-mail a resume to Sheetal Kesari, Director of Executive Search for consideration.

Join the renowned University of Washington School of Medicine and achieve operational excellence as you acquire the role of Vice Chair of Finance & Administration, Department of Emergency Medicine in prominent Seattle, Washington!

The Position

The Vice Chair of Finance & Administration (VCFA) of the Department of Emergency Medicine, in partnership with the department chair and other department leaders, is responsible for strategic development and execution of the department and institutional goals supporting the tripart mission.  The VCFA provides financial, administrative and operational oversight for the Department, ensuring that all decision-making is aligned with the departmental and institutional mission, goals and strategies.  Reporting to the Department Chair and School’s Associate Dean of Administration and Operations, the VCFA has high visibility and represents the needs of the department throughout UW Medicine.  The role is institutionally focused, truly embodying the tripart mission of education, research, and patient care within one operational area of the institution.  

The VCFA has a wide portfolio of responsibilities including financial, operations, practice plan, compliance and risk, research, human resources, facilities and educational program management.  The VCFA is responsible for maintaining financial achievement throughout the department including the management of federal, state, private, and university fund sources while ensuring the integrity of all financial transactions.  In partnership with the Chair, they are expected to monitor performance of emergency department clinical services and provide oversight of the clinical revenue cycle management program to optimize department revenue in compliance with UW Medicine policies. They will oversee the management of the research resources of the department, to include grant and contract staff and processes, research staff support, capital equipment and physical plant, and compliance issues.  The VCFA will ensure adequate support for the directors of all education programs, including oversight of the administrative teams and strategic budgeting.  The Vice Chair will be responsible for the coordination and management of operational and administrative initiatives including reports, programs, strategic plans, human resources, and marketing initiatives. Additionally, this leader will implement change management processes as necessary to improve departmental and organizational dynamics.  They will engage with appropriate external audiences to represent UW Medicine and the department and stay apprised of trends impacting our business.

Seeking a forward-thinking leader who brings extensive leadership, financial, administrative, and strategic experience within a large acute care/academic healthcare setting to drive results and ensure the achievement of departmental and organizational financial, operational, and administrative goals.   

Candidates must be able to portray a high level of respect, adaptability, strategy, and collaboration and will strive to increase employee engagement, communication, and morale within the department.

The Vice Chair will maintain close facilities management throughout multiple campuses throughout the UW Medicine organization by ensuring effective, efficient, and safe operations.

Requirements
Master’s degree in business administration (MBA), healthcare administration, public health, or another related field is required.

A minimum of 5+ years of experience within a related setting is required. 

Compensation Details
Compensation Range - $14,583 - $18,333 per year dependent upon experience, education, and training.

Benefits
For full details: https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs/benefits-perks

The Organization
Founded in 1946, the University of Washington (UW) School of Medicine, part of the UW Medicine system, is dedicated to improving the overall health and well-being of the public through biomedical education, research, and excellent healthcare.

The UW School of Medicine is home to approximately 1,000+ medical students as part of their PhD, Research, Residency, Fellowship, and MD programs.

The UW School of Medicine has received 120+ recognitions by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) on behalf of their fellowship and residency programs. In addition, UW School of Medicine has received 5 Nobel Laureates in Physiology and Medicine.

Recognized as one of the nation’s top medical schools for training physicians, UW School of Medicine boasts multiple educational teaching sites and research facilities through long-standing partnerships to allow their students to make an optimal impact in education, innovation, and research.

The UW School of Medicine is devoted to adhering to their core values of collaboration, excellence, respect, stewardship, justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and student engagement.

The Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) is responsible for the oversight and clinical care within three emergency departments within UW Medicine. These emergency departments see a combined annual patient volume of approximately 120,000.  The department supports a 4-year emergency medicine residency program with 18 residents per year, four fellowship programs, as well as a required 4th year medical student rotation for the UW School of Medicine.  The department structure includes four (4) Sections: Critical Care, EMS, Population Health, and Emergency Ultrasound.  The department has a robust research program, including funding from both government and private sources.  The mission of the Department of Emergency Medicine is to advance and shape the future of emergency care locally, regionally, and globally. We foster this mission through the delivery of exceptional patient-centered emergency care; the provision of state-of-the-art emergency medicine education; and innovation, transformative research and discovery. The department has an annual budget of $40M and has 100 faculty and 75 staff.

Home | Department of Emergency Medicine (uw.edu)

The Community
Often referred to as the Emerald City, Seattle is surrounded with greenery all year-round, which is fitting since Washington is known as the “Evergreen State”. Downtown Seattle is home to the Seattle Art Museum, The Seattle Symphony, and Pike Place Market.

The Seattle Center is a premier destination for arts, entertainment, leisure, and children’s activities – the 74-acre campus is home to The Museum of Pop Culture, The Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum, and the ever-popular Space Needle.

Seattle offers many hiking, skiing, flight, and outdoor water activities including Mount Rainier, Discovery Park, Burke-Gilman Trail, and even whale watching on the shores of Alki Beach. Thrill and adventure aren’t limited to only Seattle; you can also explore Washington’s 120 state parks, three national parks, six national forests, or the18 national wildlife refuges.

The city of Seattle offers more than two dozen school districts including both private and public education opportunities and Mercer Island School District, one of the top three school districts in Washington for college readiness.

Special Application Instructions
The University of Washington has retained AMN Healthcare to support this recruitment.  To apply for this position, please e-mail a resume to Denise Poindexter, Director of Executive Search for consideration.

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