Clinic Administrator

Tri-City Medical Center•Oceanside, CA

About The Position

Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community. Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter, Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs. Position Summary : The Clinic Administrator plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the clinical and business operations of Tri-City Medical Center – affiliated ambulatory clinics, in accordance with Tri-City Health Care District’s (TCHD) policies and procedures, mission and objectives. The Clinic Administrator ensures compliance with patient care quality standards and all applicable state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols for ambulatory clinics. The Clinic Administrator develops the annual operating budget; oversees the development and implementation of clinic policies and procedures; provides facilities management and oversight of physical structures; and collaborates with leadership regarding human resources need. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and ensures the development, implementation, and evaluation of performance improvement activities across assigned ambulatory clinic operations.

Requirements

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a senior administrative or management position within the healthcare field, preferably in ambulatory or outpatient services.
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and operational management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and related applications.
Bachelor of Science degree in a related healthcare or business field, required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MSN, MBA, MHA or related), preferred.
A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of assigned ambulatory clinics.
Acts as a liaison between TCHD leadership, clinic medical staff and internal hospital departments supporting ambulatory operations.
In coordination with the Chief Operating Officer, participates in the development of strategic plans, budgets, resource allocations, operational plans and clinic policies.
Negotiates and oversees external contracts, including those with payers, ancillary service providers, facility maintenance vendors, and purchasing agreements.
Establishes pricing for services and procedures based on cost analysis and local market standards.
Directs and oversees the management of multiple departments or functional areas within the ambulatory clinics.
Develops standards of performance; defines areas of responsibility; assigns accountability; and delegates authority to managerial, supervisory and professional staff.
Oversees financial, operational and quality performance of ambulatory clinic operations, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
Provides requested reports and analyses to the TCHD Board of Directors, COO and executive leadership as needed.
Ensures clinic staff are knowledgeable of applicable regulatory, accreditation, and compliance standards and that all such standards are consistently met.