School of Medicine Clinical Department Administrator - Baltimore, United States - University of Maryland, Baltimore

Description

The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) has an exciting opportunity for a SOM Clinical Department Administrator to provide leadership to both the Department of Family and Community Medicine and the Department of Dermatology.

The Department of Family & Community Medicine offers comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages, including obstetric, pediatric and geriatric patients. The department has an inpatient service and can coordinate all sub-specialty care within the University of Maryland Medical Center. The University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Dermatology provides a comprehensive array of patient care services, a highly competitive resident training program, and undertakes clinical and basic science research to advance the field of dermatology. The selected candidate will perform duties that support the vision and mission of the departments.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

All University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) employees are strongly encouraged to follow all CDC recommendations related to COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses. UMB's COVID-19 policy states that employees whose job duties require them to work in clinical settings or at field sites where the COVID-19 vaccination is required must adhere to those protocols. This position has been identified as one which requires the COVID-19 vaccination. For additional information on protocols and exemptions, please visit the COVID−19 website .

Essential Functions

• Provide business administration to School of Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine and Department of Dermatology. Achieve department's objectives through the coordinated achievements of subordinate staff in all business functions. Manage and plan clinical operations including managed care contracts. Supervise administrative staff; develops and implements the budget; manages and administers grants and contracts; oversees space and materials needed for teaching, research and clinical care.
• Resolve problems in matters of significance requiring identification and analysis of complex variables pertaining to multiple units or to the University.
• Administer strategic clinical management of department and spearheads unit's clinical growth of divisions/department, ensuring best practice through creating and improving systems/strategy for client services. Oversee clinical productivity, income, contracts, program progress; researches and implements opportunities for clinical expansion; and develops reports to monitor faculty productivity and related value unit (WRVU) activity. Maintain and promote awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options. (CM)
• Administer strategic clinical management of department and spearheads unit's clinical growth of divisions/department, ensuring best practice through creating and improving systems/strategy for client services. Oversees clinical productivity, income, contracts, program progress; researches and implements opportunities for clinical expansion; and develops reports to monitor faculty productivity and related value unit (WRVU) activity. Maintains and promotes awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options. (CM)
• Responsible for clinical business operations achieving financial objectives for clinical department. Negotiate and optimize managed care agreement, medical service plan issues and technology transfer opportunities. Prepare an annual budget; negotiate, coordinate and administer grants and/or contracts; approve expenditures; analyze variances; and initiate corrective actions. Design, maintain, and implement department policies and/or services by establishing standards and procedures; measuring results against standards; making necessary adjustments. (FIN)
• Oversee facility space allocation and layout, communication services, furniture, fixtures and equipment design, and planning of facility expansion and/or modification. Act as liaison with Facilities Management to ensure efficient and appropriate facility renovations and upgrades. (PHP)
• Function as the senior authority to a department or School in any combination of Human Resource and Payroll, including Benefits, Compensation, Labor and Employee Relations, and Staffing & Career Services for faculty and/or staff. Manages various functions and guides the staff and faculty members within the School. Partner with central Human Resource administrators and with leadership to maintain the objectives, to recommend strategic direction, and to deliver quality service. (HRPR)
• Provide direction to department or school by assuring that proposals and awards comply with federal, state, agency and institutional policies. Direct and manages the authorization and transmittal of all proposals and negotiates the most complex agreements. Develop, enhance, and provide guidance to all contract and grant functions for business unit and staff members. Collaborate with upper level management within unit and throughout campus in order to ensure the deliverance of high quality service. (REA)
• Delegate responsibility for all routine record keeping and reporting, purchasing and inventory. (SSA)
• Create a cohesive work team that works collaboratively to achieve department's goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, finance, marketing, accounting, human resources, or other related field. Master's degree preferred.
Experience: Nine (9) years of experience in administrative and financial operations with at least three (3) years of experience in managed care, medical practice or a related clinical environment
Supervisory Experience: Five (5) years of direct supervisory or management experience.
Certification/Licensure: Clinical Research Associate (CRA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
Other: Annual financial disclosure required by Maryland State Law.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of position requirements. Thorough knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to support a mission and strategic vision. Instructional, training, and teambuilding skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships. Skill in consultation and change management. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

The Hiring Range for this position is in the low $200,000s to mid $240,000s, commensurate with education and experience.

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at

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