Vice Chair of Clinical and Academic Administration-Urology

Indiana University Health System•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Indiana University Health is seeking a Vice Chair of Clinical and Academic Administration for its Urology department. Reporting to the Department Chair, with dotted-line relationships to the IU Executive Associate Dean for Finance and Administration and the IU Health Physicians Chief Operating Officer, this leader directs and manages the department’s administrative, fiscal, research, education, and clinical operations in support of the IU School of Medicine and IU Health Physicians missions. In partnership with the Chair, the Vice Chair develops and implements departmental strategic plans and initiatives, provides input into departmental and clinical policies and procedures, and aligns departmental goals with those of the School of Medicine, Indiana University, IU Health, and IU Health Physicians. The role oversees policy implementation, budgets and financial reporting, personnel administration, administrative systems, quality improvement, equipment and supply management, compliance, IT security, and the allocation, maintenance, and renovation of department space. The role requires broad administrative capability, sound judgment, and initiative.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, or a related area.
Five to eight years of progressively responsible experience in financial and clinical group practice administration.
Seven to ten years of relevant experience.
Knowledge and experience in finance, operations, strategic planning, and community relations, preferably in an academic health system.
Well-developed administrative and management skills, including demonstrated knowledge of group practice management.
Knowledge of state and federal regulatory agency guidelines.
Knowledge of and commitment to service excellence and a patient-centered focus.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration or Health Administration.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook; computer skills and database knowledge.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage the department’s administrative, fiscal, research, education, and clinical operations.
Partner with the Department Chair to develop and implement departmental strategic plans and initiatives.
Provide input into the formulation of departmental and clinical policies and procedures.
Implement IU Health Physicians, IU School of Medicine, and Indiana University policies and procedures.
Prepare and analyze budgets and financial reports.
Administer personnel policies and procedures and design and implement administrative systems.
Assume a leadership role in quality improvement activities.
Oversee acquisition, maintenance, and inventory of department equipment and supplies.
Oversee compliance and IT security.
Oversee space allocation, maintenance, and renovation of the department’s physical environment.
Establish systems to align departmental goals with the goals of the School of Medicine, Indiana University, IU Health, and IU Health Physicians.