Senior Administrator, Department of Surgery

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Administrator leads overall operations of a select department within VCU Health and MCV Physicians, which includes high volume and/or multi-specialty medical and surgical disciplines. This will include activities related to future growth, marketing, increasing access, patient/provider experience and optimizing the department practices across the organization. The Senior Administrator establishes process, procedures, and implements best practices to maximize efficiency and fiscal results. The Senior Administrator collaborates with VCUHS VP Ambulatory and Chief Operating Officer, MCVP to improve clinic operations. The Senior Administrator works with the Chief Operating Officer of MCVP in providing direction to promote the vision; and assists in the implementation of strategies, to support the business functions in collaboration with departmental leadership teams. The Senior Administrator partners with MCVH leaders and MCVP leaders to develop and implement service line models where applicable. The Senior Administrator partners with SOM leaders to oversee educational and research activities including basic and translational research and clinical trials. This position will be accountable for managing all DOIM university accounts as well.

Requirements

Minimum of Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible financial management, administrative/ operational, and/or supervisory work experience in healthcare setting
Demonstrated leadership and initiative in healthcare service excellence and business growth
Demonstrated success working in a matrixed management model
Experience of educational and scholarship programs and funding
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Healthcare Administration or related field
Receives general guidance and direction from Chief Operating Officer and the Chair of the Department on strategic and policy issues and works collaboratively with the COO, MCVP and Chair concerning matters involving the administrative, faculty and financial management of the Department, while ensuring compliance with VCUHS expectations.
Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Prolonged sitting
Walking (distance)
Reasoning
Problem solving
Speak clearly
Write legibly
Reading
Logical thinking
Fast pace environment
Able to handle multiple priorities
Frequent and intense customer interactions
Able to adapt to frequent change

Nice To Haves

CPA, or CMPE preferred
Ten (10) or more years of experience of administrative and/or financial management work experience in an academic medical center and/or large physician group practice
Experience with development of clinical service lines in complex organizations
Experience with fund accounting desirable
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Health Care Administration or related field.

Responsibilities

Leads overall operations of a select department within VCU Health and MCV Physicians, including high volume and/or multi-specialty medical and surgical disciplines.
Oversees activities related to future growth, marketing, increasing access, patient/provider experience, and optimizing department practices.
Establishes processes, procedures, and implements best practices to maximize efficiency and fiscal results.
Collaborates with VCUHS VP Ambulatory and Chief Operating Officer, MCVP to improve clinic operations.
Works with the Chief Operating Officer of MCVP in providing direction to promote the vision and assists in the implementation of strategies to support business functions in collaboration with departmental leadership teams.
Partners with MCVH leaders and MCVP leaders to develop and implement service line models where applicable.
Partners with SOM leaders to oversee educational and research activities, including basic and translational research and clinical trials.
Manages all DOIM university accounts.
Directs oversight of department leadership within assigned specialty(s).
Must be available as needed to faculty and staff on all shifts, locations, etc.