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The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is currently seeking a Sr. Administrative Officer to work in Miami. The Sr. Administrative Officer, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (H) serves as the administrative leader and senior management advisor to the Chair and or other senior leadership within the organization. The Sr. Administrative Officer, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation generates, manages, and interprets strategic information; provides fiscal management and accountability for all department resources, and provides administrative infrastructure to ensure organizational and department goals are achieved and faculty and staff thrive. The incumbent maintains a comprehensive understanding of the similarities and differences among related projects, as well as a broad knowledge of the clinical teaching, educational requirements, human resources policies, procedures and practices, research ethics, pertinent laws impacting each area, fiscal management, and research administration.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                     

Provides administrative oversight to ensure the smooth, efficient operation of the clinical, academic, and research missions of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.  Oversees continued development and management of the Department including improving existing operations, maintaining fiscal responsibility, and providing administrative support to all members and activities in the Department.

Leads negotiations and discussions with the Lynn Rehabilitation administration and finance teams as it pertains to the AOA, inpatient and outpatient services, and strategic growth for the department.

Represents the Department and implements directives from the University of Miami Medical Group. Leads, manages, and develops the Sr. Practice Manager, Finance Manager, and administrative team.

Develops operational and financial proposals to support the strategic vision of the department chair. Identifies areas for improvement and implements processes to promote efficiencies across the department.

Manages the revenue cycle in conjunction with the Central Billing Office.

Organizes, plans, supervises, coordinates, and assigns work to clinic staff, administrative staff. Participates in recruitment, interview, selection, disciplining, onboarding/off boarding and evaluation process for staff and other key positions.

Assists in developing and implementing a comprehensive plan to improve patient access to medical practice services and optimizes the patient flow, ensuring exceptional customer service and patient satisfaction. Serves as the administrative liaison to the department’s residency and fellowship programs.

Manages all financial deliverables due to UMMG, MSOM, and Jackson Leadership (AOA). Assists Chair in the implementation of the Department’s Faculty Compensation Plan following governing guidelines.

Assures that all areas comply with HIPAA, safety and risk management policies and procedures.

Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. 

Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities, as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                    

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Experience:

Minimum 7 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Knowledge of business and management principles.

Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.

Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.

Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.

Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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