Director-Medical Education

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

About The Position

The Director-Medical Education is responsible for directing and managing the business and operational activities of a department or medical care unit. The role provides administrative leadership over departmental policies, programs, daily operations, staffing, performance, compliance, quality assurance, budgeting, and financial monitoring. The Director works with senior leadership and the Chairman to develop short- and long-range plans, support continuous improvement, and meet departmental and organizational objectives. The position also supports hiring, payroll, appointments, promotions, staff development, and training. It ensures that department operations comply with Mount Sinai policies and applicable regulatory, insurance, ethical, safety, and accreditation standards. A bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant health care finance or administration experience are required; a master’s degree is preferred.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative direction and coordination in formulating, interpreting, and administering current and long-range policies, procedures, and programs.
Oversee daily department operations, including production schedules, tracking and reporting systems, work assignments, and issue resolution.
Establish departmental goals and objectives consistent with Mount Sinai Hospital or School of Medicine policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Define the scope of departmental projects and analyze requirements for successful execution.
Document procedures, identify workflow and process changes, implement best practices, and support continuous improvement and efficiency.
Collaborate with senior leadership and/or the Chairman on short- and long-range plans, and serve as a primary point of contact for interdepartmental communications where applicable.
Interpret and administer policies regarding hiring, payroll, appointments, promotions, placement, and orientation of faculty and/or staff.
Review and approve reclassifications, new positions, and salary increases; provide feedback and support performance appraisals as applicable.
Identify continuing-education opportunities, provide training, and develop training materials when necessary.
Oversee management staff to ensure compliance with established practices, implementation of new policies, and communication of standards and changes.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, insurance, and ethical standards concerning patient, employee, and property safety, and identify contingency plans for potential risks.
Develop annual training schedules and multidisciplinary training curricula, where applicable, and maintain records of training sessions.
Create, review, and update department policies and procedures as applicable.
Plan budget needs based on short- and long-term program plans; collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer on the annual budget and financial monitoring.
Ensure financial systems are in place to operate the department and maintain compliance with Mount Sinai Medical Center policies and procedures.
Implement quality assurance programs and oversee monitoring activities to meet applicable accrediting agency and government standards, as applicable.
Chair or participate in department committees.
Perform other related duties.