Business Manager (Department of Pediatrics)

ETSU•Johnson City, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible to the Chair, Department of Pediatrics, for the administration, financial and personnel management of the department, outpatient and inpatient clinical operations, and the department's practice plan. Serves as a key liaison with university leadership, healthcare partners, and external agencies while supporting departmental goals, contracts, and research initiatives. Supervises administrative staff and directs the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and long-range planning efforts to ensure efficient and effective departmental performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, and three (3) years of related experience; or
Associate's degree (or completion of two years of college coursework) and five (5) years of related experience; or
Seven (7) years of related work experience in lieu of a degree.
Knowledge of health education and health care finance and administration
Knowledge of fund and financial accounting principles
Knowledge of university and department financial records system
Knowledge of state budgeting system; Knowledge of deferral and state regulations and laws pertaining to ambulatory care facilities, clinical laboratories, disposal of hazardous waste, etc.
Knowledge of medical and tort law, liability and medical insurance
Knowledge of health care services planning, budgeting, financial management and forecasting
Knowledge of managed care and other third-party providers
Knowledge of grant application procedures; Knowledge of medical accreditation requirements, processes and procedures
Knowledge of personnel laws and institutional regulations
Knowledge of computer systems, data analysis, spreadsheets, financial statements, and auditing techniques
Knowledge of management theory, accounting principles and financial concepts
Knowledge of emerging trends in health care administration and services
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a business related field or health administrative field
Three (3) years experience in an academic administrative setting
Experience in managing a medical practice

Responsibilities

Administration, financial and personnel management of the department, outpatient and inpatient clinical operations, and the department's practice plan.
Serve as a key liaison with university leadership, healthcare partners, and external agencies.
Support departmental goals, contracts, and research initiatives.
Supervise administrative staff.
Direct the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and long-range planning efforts to ensure efficient and effective departmental performance.