Department Administrator

We’re searching for a Department Administrator for the Anesthesiology department — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will lead departments of multiple divisions/subspecialties and in shared governance work with Service Chiefs and an In-Chief. This role plans, organizes, staffs, and directs activities in Physician Service Organization's clinical sections in collaboration with designated physician leader(s), Executive and Service Line Chief. Activities include planning and performance management, strategic initiatives, quality and safety adherence, performance improvement, coaching, staffing, budgeting, policies and procedures, and collaboration with Baylor College of Medicine on the section's research and academic pursuits, and partnership with other service line leadership as hospital-based needs grow and evolve. This role does not lead the delivery of the care or the care areas.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop successful administrative strategies in collaboration with Executive designated In-Chief, Vice-Chiefs, Section Chiefs, Program Directors, and Committee Chairs to develop and facilitate plans for growth and operational efficiency
• Plan aim to enhance faculty motivation and growth as it relates to clinical program differentiation and management, academic and research components for new technology, innovation, and education of residents and fellows
• If applicable, continuously examines effectiveness of any applicable Physician Pay-For-Performance Incentive Program, ensures in accordance with Physician Employment Agreements and trends historical results for trend analysis reporting
• Oversee the development, submission, and approval of all department grants & contracts through Hospital and/or Baylor College of Medicine Office of Sponsored Programs
• Budget for and plans to realize expected levels of professional fee and technical revenues.
• Monitor operation of a budget-sensitive service model, including departmental staffing requirements and productivity levels by establishing, and/or contracting for related service performance from other departments (ambulatory, medical specialty, surgical, etc.)
• Coordinate service and departmental planning and process improvement across patient care, research, and academics.
• Provides supervision and support for new program development, faculty recruitment and onboarding process, hospital/affiliate/payer credentialing process, and faculty appointment and development.
• Provides structured feedback for each BCM & support staff members through yearly development plans and informal and/or formal follow-up at least twice a year.
• Actively participates in other various hospital system and academic projects as appropriate

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Business, healthcare, or a related field required
• Master's Degree Business, Healthcare, Or A Related Field Preferred
• 5 Years Healthcare Operations Experience And 3 Years Supervisory Experience Required
• Experience in an Academic Physician Practice Setting Preferred