Clinic Administrator

Overview

The Administrator, ARH Clinic position is accountable for directing all functions of ARH clinics in accordance with established policy, laws, and ethics to meet the health care needs of the community in the most effective and economical way.

Responsibilities

• Determines organizational lines of authority and assigns areas of responsibility for employees reporting to the Clinic Administrator to assure the integration of all clinic services, meet patient care needs, and ensure patient care standards prescribed by licensing agencies are maintained.

• Interprets and transmits Corporate policies to personnel and assures compliance with those policies.

• Develops and recommends policy to the appropriate approving authority.

• Prepares a yearly budget, under Corporate direction, for control of expenditures based on past experience, knowledge of market trends, and other financial considerations.

• Develops and initiates reports and other control mechanisms for the effective utilization of the physical and financial resources of the clinic.

• Makes recommendations to the President concerning alteration of equipment, additional facilities, and new construction.

• Provides for the maintenance and protection of buildings, equipment, and fixtures to assure continuous use and efficient operation.

• Formulates and maintains an effective program of public relations in accordance with Corporate objectives.

• Maintains an effective working relationship with other local healthcare organizations and programs.

• Acts as the official spokesperson for the Clinic and represents the Clinic in community, state, and national associations and professional activities related to healthcare delivery.

• Assists in short-range and long-range planning of health services and facilities.

• Manages the workforce in accordance with established policies and meets with department heads and employee groups as needed to resolve administrative issues.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Master's Degree in Hospital Administration from an accredited college or a related field of study, with a minimum of three to five years of experience in hospital administration.

OR

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited college with a health-related emphasis and a minimum of five (5) years experience in health administration.
Experience

• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in hospital administration with a Master's Degree.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in health administration with a Bachelor's Degree.
Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Must be willing to accept responsibility for activities of the Clinic where inefficiency may result in serious consequences to patients.

• Qualities of leadership are essential to the job.