Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer Medical College of Virginia Physicians (COO, MCVP) as well as dually reporting to the Department Chair (Chair), the Administrator provides administrative and financial leadership, oversight, and management of the Department of Ophthalmology, which may be comprised of faculty, team members, and contingent team members in subspecialty divisions when applicable.

The Administrator is responsible for all aspects of the business operations for the department they govern including relationship development; strategic planning; legal and regulatory compliance; financial management; participation in the physician compensation plan, a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture, and operations and human resources management. This may include activities related to future growth, inclusive marketing, ensuring equity, increasing access, patient/provider experience, and optimizing the department practices across the organization.

The Administrator has overall responsibility for the development of policy and procedure for the department, with financial management of a preestablished budget including but not limited to contract and grant revenues, practice plan income and donor support. The Administrator collaborates with VCUHS ambulatory operations leadership and COO, MCVP to improve clinic operations.

The Administrator assists in the implementation of equitable, inclusive and fair strategies to support the vision of the business functions in collaboration with departmental leadership teams, and partners with VCUHS and MCVP leadership to develop and implement service line models where applicable.

The Administrator ensures departmental and individual compliance with both VCUHS and VCU policies and procedures.

The Administrator partners with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (SOM) leaders to oversee educational and research activities, including basic and translational research and clinical trials. This position is accountable for managing all the university accounts for the department in scope as well.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
NA
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Current CMPE (Certified Medical Practice Executive) or similar certification(s) preferred
Diversity Equity and Inclusion certification preferred

Experience REQUIRED:
Minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible financial management and/or administrative/operational work experience in a healthcare setting required.
Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory and staff management work experience required.

Experience PREFERRED:
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.
Experience leading diverse teams.

Education/training REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, Business or closely related field required.

Education/training PREFERRED:
Master’s Degree in Business or Healthcare Administration or closely related field preferred.

Independent action(s) required:
Functions autonomously, receiving general guidance and direction on strategic and policy issues from the COO, MCVP, and Chair. Interfaces with the SOM Dean’s Office and the SOM Senior Associate Dean of Finance and Administration for management of University specific matters such as University account management and research administration related matters.  May also collaborate with VCU Faculty Affairs. Operates independently concerning matters involving the administrative and financial management of the Department and ensures compliance with VCUHS expectations.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):
Supervises administrative, clinical and clerical team members assigned to the Department(s).

Reporting Relationship:
The Administrator reports to the COO, MCVP, with a dotted line reporting relationship to the Chair. Both work with the Administrator to set annual performance objectives and to conduct the annual performance review.
Works with the SOM Senior Associate Dean of Finance and Administration for management of University specific matters such as University account management.

Additional position requirements:
Must be available as needed to staff on all shifts, locations, etc.

Age Specific groups served: N/A

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting < 20lbs.
Activities: Prolonged sitting, Walking (distance), Repetitive motion.
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, 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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