Section Administrator

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Section Administrator oversees and manages the operational, financial, and strategic functions of a division within a section and clinic practices within Emory Healthcare and Emory University School of Medicine. The Section Administrator plays a key leadership role in advancing departmental goals, optimizing resources, ensuring operational excellence, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and staff development and acts as liaison between clinical, academic, and administrative entities to facilitate coordination and communication. May be responsible for activities associated with multiple clinic locations and at least one health system partner (Ex. Grady Health System, or Atlanta VA Medical Center). Has responsibility for both the academic and clinical missions of the unit. Serves as an autonomous leader with departmental decision-making authority, including overall budget development and leadership presentation and responsibility, including grant funding. Reporting to a VP/Executive Administrator or SVP within the Ambulatory practices of Emory Healthcare, works closely with Department Chair or Division Chief to provide strategic direction and planning for to achieve business outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, healthcare administration, or related field required.
Minimum of seven (7) years healthcare-related experience (with Bachelor's)
Minimum requirement of three (3) years supervisory/manager experience
Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets, contracts, and revenue growth strategies
Demonstrated leadership skills with experience supervising multidisciplinary teams
Knowledge of healthcare regulations, safety standards, and accreditation processes
Excellent communication, strategic planning, and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Experience in ambulatory setting

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of multiple clinics or regional units, ensuring efficient workflow, quality of service, and compliance with organizational standards
Serve as a representative of management in various forums, conveying strategic direction and performance updates
Coordinate technology infrastructure, medical records, and clinical systems within clinics and practices
Develop, monitor, and analyze budgets for departments, including capital equipment and personnel costs
Ensure clinical revenue growth while controlling expenses and take corrective actions as needed
Manage contract compliance for outsourced services such as housekeeping, pharmacy, security, and biomedical services
Ensure clinic and office facilities comply with safety standards, JCAHO, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements
Maintain accurate records and implement auditing procedures to ensure compliance
Supervise and evaluate staff performance; provide ongoing feedback, training, and development opportunities
Implement staff orientation, safety, infection control, and core training programs
Develop initiatives to enhance team skills and departmental effectiveness
Collaborate with department leadership to set goals, develop new programs, and improve existing clinical services
Lead efforts to grow departmental clinical services and meet evolving healthcare demands
Manage grants, contracts, and coordinate with academic and clinical partners
Collect, organize, and analyze operational and financial data; generate reports for management and regulatory agencies
Use data insights to inform strategic decisions and operational improvements
Monitor service levels and quality performance metrics
Ensure safety protocols and infection control standards are maintained throughout the facilities
Perform related responsibilities as needed to support organizational objectives