Associate Director (Hospitals) - Level III

Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It holds designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, and a U.S. News & World Report high-performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve, with interpreter services available 24/7 in over 130 languages. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high-quality healthcare services without exception. Every employee embodies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships.

About the Role

Under general supervision, this position provides assistance in the administration and supervision of activities within a group of services in the healthcare setting. Responsible for several departments, the role manages technical, managerial, ancillary, clerical, and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises staff and support departments, coordinating special services across related support and professional service departments.
• Prepares operating plans and drafts of plans, policies, programs, and procedures.
• Participates in the implementation of improved systems and procedures, monitors systems, and engages in control and audit programs.
• Prepares data for budget preparation, operating and statistical reports, analysis, and makes recommendations.
• Monitors requisitioning of supplies and equipment; requisitions materials and supplies for administrative, professional, and support service activities.
• Prepares studies on patient care standards, conducts analysis, and prepares recommendations.
• Attends staff meetings, conferences, and consults with Medical and Support Services departments.
• May represent healthcare setting administration in relevant functions and programs.
• Assists in grant proposal writing and in submitting revenue and expenditure reports for special funded programs.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Health Care Administration, Public Health, or a related discipline; and four (4) years of administrative experience at responsible management and administrative levels.
• OR Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline; and five (5) years of experience as described above.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively deal with clinicians, patients, administrators, auxiliary personnel, regulators, monitors, and sponsors.
• Knowledge of medical terminology (a plus).
• Strong organizational skills to manage workflow independently.
• Ability to prioritize quickly and appropriately.
• Ability to multi-task with meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience handling highly confidential information.
• Experience utilizing Electronic Medical Records.
• Knowledge of good clinical practice, FDA, OHRP, and HIPAA policies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Visio, Access, Publisher, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of hospital organization fundamentals, administration, standards, regulations, and laws applicable to hospital operations.
• Understanding of principles of business and personnel administration and management.