Job DescriptionDirects and exercises management responsibility over business and operational activities of a department, medical care unit or division.
Responsibilities1.Provides administrative direction and coordination in the formulation,interpretation and administration of current and long range policies,procedures and programs.
2.Oversees the daily operation of department. This may include creatingand implementing production schedules, and/or tracking and reporting systems,managing the day to day workload of team members, as well as identifying andresolving issues that arise.
3.Establishes goals and objectives for each department that are consistentwith Mount Sinai Hospital or School of Medicines policies and federal, stateand local regulations. This may include defining the scope of specificdepartmental projects, and analyzing requirements to execute those projectssuccessfully.
4.Defines and documents procedures, identifies process and workflowchanges for continuous improvement and implements best practices for greaterefficiency within department, unit or division. Provides process improvementassistance when needed, and evaluates and develops logical work flows whereapplicable.
5.Collaborates with the division head or chairman to develop short termand long range plans. Also serves as primary point-of-contact forinterdepartmental communications, where applicable, in order to maintainstandards, implement improvements, define and measure progress and meetbusiness objectives.
6.Interprets and administers policies regarding hiring, payroll,appointments and promotions, placement and orientation of all faculty and/orstaff.
7.Reviews and approves all reclassifications, new positions and salaryincreases. Directs and coordinates the performance appraisal system for allfaculty, professional staff and biweekly employees. Provides feedback on aregular basis. Identifies opportunities for continuing education and providestraining. May design in house training materials and train employees whennecessary.
8.Provides oversight to management staff to ensure compliance withestablished practices, to implement new policies and to keep employees aware ofchanges and current standards.
9.Assures compliance with regulatory, insurance and ethical standardsregarding safety of patients, employees and property. Identifies contingencyplans for potential risks.
10.May be responsible for developing annual training schedules, andcreating multi-disciplinary training curriculum throughout the Medical Center,if applicable, and is also responsible for maintaining records pertaining tothose training sessions.
11.Encourages collaboration among divisions to effectively coordinate andimplement operational activities; facilitates and encourages effectivecommunications across functional areas.
12.May be responsible for creating, reviewing and/or updating institution-wide policies and procedures pertaining to department specific goals andobjectives.
13.Plans budget needs by analyzing short and long-term program plans.Collaborates with the Chief Financial Officer to assure the completion of theannual budget and subsequent monitoring of financial status of the department,unit or division.
14.Assures the financial systems are in place to properly run thedepartment. Ensures compliance with MSMC policies and procedures.
15.Implements quality assurance programs and oversees monitoring activitiesto meet standards and regulations of accrediting agencies such as JointCommission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), Commissionof Accreditation Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and New York State and CityDepartment of Health.
16.Chairs department committees and participates in hospital committees asassigned.
Qualifications- Bachelors Degree required, Masters degree preferred
- 7 years of experience in health care finance or administration; experience in strategic planning and execution, formulating policy, building and developing financial plans, managing resources and leading successful teams
Compensation StatementThe Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $95,450.00 - $143,175.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
