DetailsOpen Date 11/26/2024Requisition Number PRN40435BJob Title PS Administrative DirectorWorking Title Administrative DirectorJob Grade IFLSA Code ExecutivePatient Sensitive Job Code? YesStandard Hours per Week 40Full Time or Part Time? Full TimeShift DayWork Schedule SummaryVP Area U of U Health - AcademicsDepartment 00267 - Ophthalmology-ServicesLocation CampusCity Salt Lake City, UTType of Recruitment External PostingPay Rate Range $125,000 - $207,000Close Date 02/26/2025Priority Review DateJob SummaryThis position provides leadership and strategic direction for the University of Utah Health John A. Moran Eye Center ( JMEC ). The role focuses on developing and executing operational strategies, setting priorities, and driving initiatives to achieve performance goals. Responsibilities include strategic visioning, planning, project oversight, and financial management across all key services and functions. The incumbent will play a pivotal role in advancing both hospital business operations and the academic, research, and clinical activities of the School of Medicine, aligning with organizational objectives for financial performance, quality improvement, and patient-centered care. The role involves contributing to strategic decisions impacting the ophthalmic/optometric service line and presenting comprehensive organizational reviews to executives. Collaboration with faculty chairs and physician leadership is essential for meeting business objectives and achieving institutional goals.ResponsibilitiesThis job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.Essential Functions
Directs the development and implementation of patient/customer service, staff management and financial goals as well as providing quality service.
Provides strategic direction for assigned units by setting short and long-term goals, estimating budgetary requirements for space and equipment, and planning and implementing special projects and policies.
Forecasts capital and operating budget needs in evaluating and reporting on the units market sensitivity, financial analysis, space utilization review, staff performance evaluation, etc.
Maintains effective control of the unit’s budget while ensuring that funds are used to meet the goals and mission of the university and department.
Directs special interdisciplinary projects having impact on the overall operation and strategic direction of the department including developing strategies consistent with the Universities continuous quality improvement program.
Oversees all aspects of staff management including recruitment and retention of assigned staff.
Oversees the analysis and determination of appropriate staff mix to support patient/customer needs.
Ensures competency of unit management/supervisory staff through the development and/or presentation of educational programs and through on-going staff performance evaluation.
Markets and promotes new and existing programs and services to internal and external customers.
Participates in committees to establish patient/customer service and administrative plans and policies.
Facilitates cooperative and collaborative community and institutional relationships.
12.Ensures patient satisfaction and adherence to PROMISE standards within assigned areas.
Achieves quality goals and drives continuous process improvements in assigned areas.
Problem SolvingIncumbents in this position have the authority to manage assigned units and designated programs and services. Theyare responsible for ensuring that patient/customer, family and community issues affecting customer/patientservice and care are resolved. Directs the planning and administration of the unit’s budget and makes spendingdecisions within budget guidelines. Oversees program development for assigned units and ensures that policies andprocedures are followed.Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to theage of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles oflife span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care asdescribed in the department’s policies and procedures manual.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, clinical field, or related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); nine years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, staff management, and effective communications skills required.Completion of hospital provided supervisory training within one year of employment may also be required.Masters degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, or related Area preferred.This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.PreferencesType Benefited StaffSpecial Instructions SummaryAdditional InformationThe University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.eduhttps://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. 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