Assistant Administrator, Patient Care

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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• Bachelor's degree in business administration, healthcare administration, finance, accounting, or related field plus ten (10) years of management experience with progressive responsibility, including supervisory experience or

• Master's degree in business administration, healthcare administration, finance, accounting, or related field plus eight (8) years of management experience with progressive responsibility, including supervisory experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Requires finance, budgeting, and accounting knowledge, as well as knowledge of institutional and departmental business and financial processes.

• Ability to address problems and/or coordinate resolution with the appropriate campus resources.

• Knowledge of recruiting, personnel management, and faculty promotion and tenure processes.

• Ability to manage a diverse group of professional and administrative staff

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Development and implementation of the annual budget includes expense budgeting and revenue projection related to appropriated, discretionary, endowment and gift revenues, as well as grants and contracts.

• Ensures all reporting and tracking requirements are followed to comply with the rules of the contracting or granting entity and is responsible for compliance with all applicable UAMS rules and procedures.

• Assists with the implementation of the department's faculty compensation plan.

• Tracks faculty productivity, salary distributions, and faculty assignments to accurately report and project faculty effort allocation and productivity.

• Responsible for purchasing, travel, and financial transactions.

• May create and monitor recharge centers/core facilities.

• Oversees prompt payment of invoices and related research of any errors.

• Provides expertise and assistance to faculty regarding grant/contract preparation, budgeting and reporting, in collaboration with College or UAMS centralized services.

• Collects data, prepares reports, and compiles statistics for section use.

• Provides and interprets monthly and annual data to the section chiefs.

• Responsible for departmental staff recruitment, hiring, supervision, training, and performance management, as well as creating an operating environment where efficiency, effectiveness, and service are priorities.

• Provides leadership and guidance to management and administrative staff, coordinates activities of the staff, and distribution the workload to ensure appropriate mission support for the section.

• Focuses on developing a talented workforce by guiding the staff to engage in appropriate educational and training opportunities.

• Conducts annual evaluations and goal setting with the staff, to reinforce the section/department mission and relevance of each position to accomplishing departmental goals.

• Works with the UAMS Office of Human Resources to ensure compliance with all UAMS and departmental rules and procedures.

• Facilitates faculty recruitment, hiring, resolution of immigration issues and requirements, promotion/tenure processes, and performance management/evaluations under the leadership of the section chief.

• Provides ongoing decision support and analytics for the section.

• Works with the Section Chief to develop/implement performance goals and objectives.

• Collaborates with the Department, College, other UAMS divisions, and ACH on business development activities, such as contracts, grants, and fundraising.

• Oversees business aspects of the section's clinical practice at Arkansas Children's Hospital.

• Works with the ACS Practice director to implement clinical practice initiatives and policies.

• Provides analytics regarding clinical practice and recommends changes that would positively impact the practice.

• Responsible for working with and maintaining relationships for the sections with leaders at UAMS and ACH.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.