Associate Director (MD) (Oral Surgery Residency Program)

About the Role

This position has broad responsibilities within a clinical department, accountable for the management of a clinical area, typically within a specialty.

Responsibilities

• Manage specialists in their field of expertise in a clinical unit.
• Assist more senior managers in the development of policies, protocols, and ensuring regulatory and hospital procedure compliance.
• Provide coaching and counseling to staff, and lead recruiting, orienting, coaching, and training efforts.
• Develop strategic goals, department budgets, and work with senior management to create implementation plans for key deliverables.
• Ensure all staff members are aware of deliverables, policies, programs, and regulatory changes.
• Lead teams that support the delivery of plans, programs, and operational efficiency.
• Review and recommend for approval bills, procurement expenses, and other financial actions that may significantly impact the department.
• Provide performance feedback through formal performance reviews, employee recognition, rewards, and disciplinary action, with HR assistance when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Requires a medical diploma from an accredited program.

Experience

Typically ranges from a minimum of 4 to 6 or more years, depending on specialty requirements.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of the area(s) being managed.
• Ability to fully utilize electronic record systems, equipment, and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.
• May serve as the subject matter expert but typically relies on others under management for subject expertise.
• Prior experience as a manager is common.
• Solid understanding of the operation of the assigned department.

License/Certifications

Medical degree and accreditation by NY State.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing, reaching, and walking throughout the working day.
• Required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Pay

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. Several factors may be considered when determining base salary and/or rate (e.g., site, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity).