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Senior Administrator II Medical Specialty/Medical Surgical Specialty Care

Primary Location Portland, Oregon Worker Location Onsite Job Number 1320958 Date posted 11/22/2024
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Description:
Job Summary:

The Sr Administrator (SA) directly and through direct report and teams, plans, organizes, directs, and controls the operation of assigned areas (e.g., general administrative, patient care, professional services and/or a combination of these and other services). The Senior Administrator is focused on Ambulatory Care Delivery within a Service Area.  Focus on People, Service, and Culture at the Point of Service and in the local community.  Contributes toward the overall development of programs and services to provide for the needs of members, physicians and staff. Assists Vice President in providing strategic leadership to management to ensure equitable distribution of resources and delivery of high quality, cost-effective healthcare and efficient management of staff in accordance with goals, objectives, policies, and applicable regulatory agency rules and regulations.


Essential Responsibilities:


  • Directly and through subordinates, leads in the planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the operation of assigned areas (e.g., general administration, patient care, professional services and/or a combination of these and other services). Contributes toward the overall development of programs and services to provide for the needs of members, physicians and staff. Assists the Vice President in providing strategic leadership to management to ensure equitable distribution of resources and delivery of high quality, high service, cost-effective healthcare and efficient management of staff in accordance with goals, objectives, policies, and applicable regulatory agency rules and regulations.

  • Responsible for the day-to-day operations by facilitating the development, implementation and monitoring of service, quality and utilization standards; Continually evaluating and improving the delivery of service by initiating and promoting best practice models. Engages physicians and staff in problem-solving.

  • Plans, directs, staffs, organizes and evaluates service and/or care delivered by staff. Develops, monitors, and controls payroll, non-payroll, and capital budgets and expenditures for assigned service areas. Hires, terminates, performs corrective actions, employee training and development, and conducts performance assessments for assigned staff.

  • Directly and with subordinate managers, establishes and maintains operational and performance standards. Monitors and evaluates the overall system of service delivery in terms of ability to meet established targets. Develops short and long-term plans to improve the service level of department efficiency for each area managed.

  • Contributes to effective and accurate communications, operations, and planning by conducting studies and reporting findings, and participating in special committees and/or projects.

  • Directly and with Vice President, develops and administers appropriate policies, standards, practices and procedures; With subordinate managers, establishes goals and objectives for each department; Assures compliance with administrative, legal and regulatory requirements of the Health Plan Contract and government/ accrediting agencies; Works with management and physicians-In-Charge to identify and establish programs and practices which are cost-effective and provide quality service to members, staff and physicians.

  • Participates in community relations activities to enhance the image and reputation of the organization in local customer service areas. May represent the organization in activities involving leaders in business, government, labor, the community at large, Health Plan Members and healthcare providers in the area and demonstrated success working in a union environment.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience


  • Minimum ten (10) years of experience managing business, healthcare administration or other related field.

  • Minimum five (5) years of general management experience in a complex, multi-faceted healthcare setting and in working with a large physician group practice managing through influence and collaboration.

  • Minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience to include but not limited to, disciplinary actions, training, employee development/ assessment, and wage and hour regulations.

  • Minimum three (3) years of experience in financial management, budget development, program development, quality improvement and project management.


Education


  • Bachelors degree in healthcare, public or business administration, or related field.


License, Certification, Registration


  • N/A


Additional Requirements:


  • Strong communication, presentation, leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.


Preferred Qualifications:


  • Masters degree in healthcare, public or business administration, or related field.

  • Clinical degree or background desired.

  • Demonstrated experience in LEAN principles.


Notes:



  • Medical Specialty/Medical Surgical Specialty Care

  • 'Frequent rounding is required' should be added as well

Primary Location: Oregon,Portland,Kaiser Permanente Building Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM Working Hours End: 05:00 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-NW-01|NUE|Non Union Employee Job Level: Director/Senior Director Department: Kaiser Permanente Building - Medical Office Admin Services - 1008 Pay Range: $189500 - $245190 / year Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest