Senior Administrator, Department of Surgery

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.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Not applicable

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: CPA, or CMPE preferred

Experience REQUIRED

• 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
  
  

Experience 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
  
  

Education/training REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Healthcare Administration or related field
  
  

Education/training PREFERRED

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Health Care Administration or related field.
  
  

Independent Action(s) Required

• 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.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities (if Applicable)

• Directs oversight of department leadership within assigned specialty(s).
• The Senior Administrator will directly report to the Chief Operating Officer, MCVP, as well as dually reporting to the Chair of the Department.
• Both will work with the Senior Administrator to set annual performance objectives, to conduct the annual performance review, and to set annual compensation.
  
  

Additional Position Requirements

• Must be available as needed to faculty and staff on all shifts, locations, etc.
• Age Specific groups served: N/A
• Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Activities: Prolonged sitting, Walking (distance). Mental/Sensory: Reasoning, Problem solving, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking. Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent change.
  
  

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