Chief Administrative Officer

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for leading and directing all operations and related lines of business. The Chief Administrative Officer Affiliates also responsible for planning, leading, and directing the organization in accordance with the organization's Mission, Vision, and Values.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/COMPETENCIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for developing and implementing the clinic's mission and strategic plan.
• Develops and updates organizational design for maximum productivity and control of quality and costs.
• Ensures the financial viability of the care centers by maintaining control systems to control finances and staffing.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies governing health care delivery and the rules of accrediting bodies.
• Continually monitors operations, programs, physical properties.
• Initiates appropriate changes within the care centers as needed.
• Represents the care centers in their relationship with other health organizations, government agencies, and third party payers.
• Serves as a liaison and channel of communication between the board and its committees, the medical and administrative staff.
• Performs other position related duties as assigned.
• Employees shall adhere to high standards of ethical conduct and will comply with and assist in complying with all applicable laws and regulations. This will include and not be limited to following the Solaris Health Code of Conduct and all Solaris Health and Affiliated Practice policies and procedures; maintaining the confidentiality of patients' protected health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); immediately reporting any suspected concerns and/or violations to a supervisor and/or the Compliance Department; and the timely completion the Annual Compliance Training.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES

• Knowledge of health care planning and management principles and practices sufficient to manage, direct, and coordinate Care Center operations.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, systems, and objectives.
• Knowledge of fiscal management techniques.
• Knowledge of health care administration systems.
• Knowledge of governmental regulations and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and other third-party payer's guidelines.
• Skill in leading team members to carry out all job objectives while inspiring confidence and motivation.
• Skill in gathering and interpreting data, analyzing situations accurately, and implementing effective action.
• Skill in organizing work, tasking assignments, and achieving goals and objectives.
• Skill in exercising judgment and discretion in developing, applying, interpreting, and coordinating departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving expertise.
• Ability to assume responsibility and exercise authority over assigned work functions.
• Ability to establish and maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to foster teambuilding with all clinic staff.
• Ability to organize and integrate organizational priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to research and prepare reports or other correspondence as needed.
• Ability to competently use Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and appropriate practice management software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Complies with all health and safety policies of the organization.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong leadership skills.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field is required, with an emphasis in Healthcare Administration preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous supervisory and management experience required.
• Experience in a senior management position preferred.
• Effective working knowledge of healthcare financial management, specifically medical practice accounting, third party reimbursement issues, patient flow and facilities management required.

REQUIRED TRAVEL

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Carrying Weight Frequency

1-25 lbs. Frequent from 34% to 66%

26-50 lbs. Occasionally from 2% to 33%

Pushing/Pulling Frequency

1-25 lbs. Seldom, up to 2%

100 + lbs. Seldom, up to 2%

Lifting - Height, Weight Frequency