Department
 

BSD OBG - Administration

About the Department
 

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has 136 clinical providers, providing care at the main hospital in Hyde Park and seven off site locations. We have more than 68,000 outpatient visits, 28,000 ultrasound visits, 2,800 deliveries, and 3,300 surgeries per year. Teaching, research, and the highest quality clinical care are top priorities for the Department. The residency and fellowship programs are highly ranked and have a history of training leaders in healthcare. The Department also has a significant research enterprise, engaging in population health studies, as well as research conducted in wet laboratories on tumor biology, fibroid research, and hypertensive diseases in pregnancy. Additionally, the Section of Family Planning has established a unique research center, CI3, which focuses on reproductive policy and innovations in sexual and reproductive health. The department was ranked #16 on the 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report.

Job Summary
 

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking a Senior Clinical Section Administrator to be responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing daily operations of individual organization units, clinical research facilities, centers or academic departments. Manages a team of professional staff responsible for the financial and operational functions of a department in support of teaching, medical research and clinical care. Works with Section Chiefs and faculty of individual sections including, but not limited to Maternal Fetal Medicine, Ultrasound/Fetal Neonatal Care Center, and integration services for partner institutions in order to facilitate daily operations and strategy development.

This position manages a team of professional staff responsible for the financial and management functions of a department in support of teaching, medical research and clinical care. Facilitates research initiatives of the faculty and staff. Develops departmental plans. Provides leadership and supervision to a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees. Serves as a liaison between the department and partner organizations. Provides oversight of integration processes and project management.

Responsibilities

Manages the implementation, direction, and policy development in areas of finance (revenue/expense management), professional fee billing, grants/contracts, human resources, facility operations, and fellowship training programs.Develops or directs the development of accounting systems for the section's fiscal affairs, including systems and procedures to optimize income and control expenditures.Provides the section chief and departmental administration with financial analysis and financial reports on a regular basis.Conducts or directs the content of special studies related to financial management and accounting.Directs the preparation of the section's operating budget. Develops estimates for staff, faculty salaries, and recovery, and all non-salary expenditures. Provides guidance and counsel to the section chief, faculty members, and departmental administration.Participates with faculty, physician billing offices, and the hospital to identify chargeable professional fee tests and procedures, ensures the integrity of billing data, monitors accuracy of professional fee reports, and assesses the effectiveness of billing efforts.Assists in the Management of Clinical Operations, including consistent and effective procedures for billing, credentialing, addressing physician compliance with regulatory requirements.Works with physician leaders and UCMC administration to address clinical operations issues affecting hospital operations.Serves as a liaison between the Department and outside clients ensuring excellent communication and collaboration between parties.Manages a team(s) including those within hospital functions.Manages the section's payroll/personal activities for all employees, including assisting the Section Chief with faculty members.Authorizes new hires, terminations, lay-offs, leaves of absences, and merit increases. Establishes systems that promote fair and effective recruitment, hiring, evaluation, promotion, disciplinary action and discharge practices.Directs and supervises the activities of the section's support staff. Hires, trains, develops, and evaluates subordinates; and conducts corrective action.Participates in the recruitment of faculty members and ensures the timely and accurate processing of faculty appointments and promotions.Participates with the Section Chief in the development plans for future faculty and staff needs and identifies resources for their support.Develops, implements, and administers policies and procedures, and monitors compliance with University fiscal, academic, and human resources policies and procedures.Participates on Departmental, Divisional, and University committees.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.Manages non-medical activities of the department(s). Advises policy development and implementation in various departmental areas.May manage multiple related teams including those within hospital functions.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:

 Master's degree in related field.

Preferred Competencies

Organizational skills.Attention to detail.Analytical skills.Problem-solving skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Work independently and as part of a team.Effective and motivational team leader.

Working Conditions

Lift boxes weighing 5 lbs.

Application Documents

Resume/CV (required)Cover Letter (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents 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
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

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