Department Administrator - Marshall Ob/Gyn

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversees, manages, and directs the day-to-day clinical, operational, administrative, business, financial, and academic functions of the department, ensuring efficient operations and alignment with departmental and organizational priorities. 
• Partners with the Department Chair, faculty, supervisors, and department leadership to establish strategic priorities, develop operational goals, implement initiatives, and ensure accountability for achieving departmental and organizational objectives. 
• Directs the recruitment, selection, onboarding, training, development, supervision, and retention of departmental personnel. 
• Performs staff evaluations and disciplinary actions in consultation with HR and/or COO.
• Analyzes, interprets, and presents operational, financial, productivity, quality, and performance data to the Department Chair and executive leadership to evaluate departmental performance, identify trends and opportunities, support data-driven decision making, and improve operational efficiency, patient access, and quality of care. 
• Develops, manages, and monitors the department's annual budget while maintaining fiscal accountability and identifying opportunities for operational and financial improvement.
• Develops, implements, maintains, and evaluates departmental policies, procedures, and workflows to ensure operational effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and alignment with organizational standards and strategic initiatives.
• Oversees the operational performance of departmental billing, collections, revenue cycle activities, and related financial processes in collaboration with appropriate departments to promote financial performance and operational efficiency. 
• Creates a positive, team-based work environment that promotes accountability, engagement, continuous improvement, professional development, and excellent customer service.  
• Communicates effectively with staff, physicians, and other departments  within Marshall Health and the School of Medicine and serves as the liaison between department and external institutions/agencies.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, university, and organizational regulations, including HIPAA, OSHA, The Joint Commission (TJC), infection prevention standards, environmental safety requirements, and other regulatory and accreditation requirements. 
• Enhances professional growth and development by attending educational workshops and conferences, reviewing professional publications, and maintaining knowledge of healthcare operations and regulatory requirements. 
• Serves on various committees and performs other duties as assigned.