Director-Medical Education

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

About The Position

Responsible for directing and managing the business and operational activities of a department or medical care unit. The role provides administrative direction and coordination for current and long-range policies, procedures, and programs, and oversees daily departmental operations, including schedules, tracking and reporting systems, work assignments, and issue resolution. The Director establishes departmental goals consistent with Mount Sinai Hospital or School of Medicine policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The role defines project scope and requirements, documents procedures, identifies workflow improvements, implements best practices, and collaborates with senior leadership and/or the Chairperson on short- and long-range plans. It may also serve as the primary point of contact for interdepartmental communications. The position interprets and administers employment-related policies covering hiring, payroll, appointments, promotions, placement, and orientation. It reviews and approves reclassifications, new positions, and salary increases; may coordinate performance appraisals; provides regular feedback; and identifies continuing education and training opportunities. The Director oversees management staff to support compliance with established practices and to communicate policy and standards changes. The role assures compliance with regulatory, insurance, ethical, and safety standards; identifies contingency plans for potential risks; and may develop training schedules and multidisciplinary curricula, maintain training records, and create or update departmental policies and procedures. It plans budget needs, collaborates with the Chief Financial Officer on the annual budget and financial monitoring, and ensures appropriate financial systems are in place. The position may implement quality assurance programs, oversee accreditation-related monitoring, chair or participate in committees, and perform other related duties.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Five years of experience in health care finance or administration.
Experience in strategic planning and execution, formulating policy, developing financial plans, managing resources, and leading successful teams.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage the business and operational activities of a department or medical care unit.
Coordinate the formulation, interpretation, and administration of current and long-range policies, procedures, and programs.
Oversee daily department operations, including schedules, tracking and reporting systems, work assignments, and issue resolution.
Establish departmental goals and objectives consistent with institutional policies and applicable regulations.
Define and document procedures, identify workflow changes, and implement continuous-improvement practices and best practices.
Collaborate with senior leadership and/or the Chairperson on short- and long-range plans.
Serve as a primary point of contact for interdepartmental communications, where applicable.
Interpret and administer policies concerning hiring, payroll, appointments, promotions, placement, and orientation.
Review and approve reclassifications, new positions, and salary increases; may coordinate performance appraisals and provide feedback.
Identify continuing education opportunities and provide or arrange training; may develop training materials and curricula and maintain training records.
Provide oversight to management staff to support compliance with established practices and communicate policy and standards changes.
Assure compliance with regulatory, insurance, ethical, and safety standards and identify contingency plans for potential risks.
Create, review, or update department policies and procedures as needed.
Plan budget needs and collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer on the annual budget and financial monitoring.
Ensure financial systems are in place to run the department.
May implement quality assurance programs and oversee monitoring activities to meet accreditation and regulatory standards.
May chair or participate in department committees and perform other related duties.