What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLINIC ADMINISTRATOR position at Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH)?
Overview
The Administrator, ARH Clinic position is accountable for directing all functions of ARH clinics in accordance with established policy, laws, and ethics to meet the health care needs of the community in the most effective and economical way.
Responsibilities
Determines organizational lines of authority and assign areas of responsibility for the employees reporting to The Clinic Administrator to assure the integration of all clinic services to best meet the needs of good patient care and assure that the level of patient care meets standards prescribed by licensing agencies.
Interprets and transmits Corporate policies to personnel and assure compliance with those policies.
Develops and recommends policy to the appropriate approving authority.
Prepares a yearly budget, under Corporate direction, for control of expenditure, based on past experience, knowledge of market trends and other financial considerations.
Develops and initiates reports and other control mechanisms for the effective utilization of the physical and financial resources of clinic.
Makes recommendations to the President concerning the alteration of equipment, additional facilities, and new construction.
Provides for the maintenance and protection of buildings, equipment and fixtures to assure their continuous use and efficient operation.
Formulates and maintains an effective program of public relations in accordance with Corporate objectives.
Maintains an effective working relationship with other local health care organizations and programs.
Acts as the official spokesperson for the Clinic and as such represent the Clinic in community, state and national associations and professional activities which define the delivery of health care services.
Assists in short and long range planning of health services
and facilities.
Manages the work force in accordance with established policy and meeting with department heads and groups of employees as needed to help solve administrative problems.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Masters Degree in Hospital Administration from an accredited college or a related field of study, with a minimum of three to five years of experience in hospital administration.
OR
Bachelors degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited college with a health related emphasis and a minimum of 5 years experience in health administration.
Must be willing to accept responsibility for activities of the Clinic where inefficiency may result in serious consequences to patients. Qualities of leadership are essential to the job.
The Administrator, ARH Clinic position is accountable for directing all functions of ARH clinics in accordance with established policy, laws, and ethics to meet the health care needs of the community in the most effective and economical way.
Responsibilities
Determines organizational lines of authority and assign areas of responsibility for the employees reporting to The Clinic Administrator to assure the integration of all clinic services to best meet the needs of good patient care and assure that the level of patient care meets standards prescribed by licensing agencies.
Interprets and transmits Corporate policies to personnel and assure compliance with those policies.
Develops and recommends policy to the appropriate approving authority.
Prepares a yearly budget, under Corporate direction, for control of expenditure, based on past experience, knowledge of market trends and other financial considerations.
Develops and initiates reports and other control mechanisms for the effective utilization of the physical and financial resources of clinic.
Makes recommendations to the President concerning the alteration of equipment, additional facilities, and new construction.
Provides for the maintenance and protection of buildings, equipment and fixtures to assure their continuous use and efficient operation.
Formulates and maintains an effective program of public relations in accordance with Corporate objectives.
Maintains an effective working relationship with other local health care organizations and programs.
Acts as the official spokesperson for the Clinic and as such represent the Clinic in community, state and national associations and professional activities which define the delivery of health care services.
Assists in short and long range planning of health services
and facilities.
Manages the work force in accordance with established policy and meeting with department heads and groups of employees as needed to help solve administrative problems.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Masters Degree in Hospital Administration from an accredited college or a related field of study, with a minimum of three to five years of experience in hospital administration.
OR
Bachelors degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited college with a health related emphasis and a minimum of 5 years experience in health administration.
Must be willing to accept responsibility for activities of the Clinic where inefficiency may result in serious consequences to patients. Qualities of leadership are essential to the job.
