Clinical Dept Administrator
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onEast Overland Avenue, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, 79901, United States
About the Role
This position serves as the operational backbone of a clinical department, managing day-to-day administrative functions with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment. The role exists to relieve the Chair of various administrative duties, ensuring the department runs efficiently while fostering a culture of service, respect, accountability, integrity, advancement, and teamwork.
You will act as a bridge between the department and the broader TTUHSC-EP ecosystem, coordinating with administrative officials, granting agencies, other institutions, and government organizations. A key part of your mission involves identifying and developing new product lines and services for the orthopaedic patient population, working closely with the marketing department to promote these offerings to the general public.
Day in the Life
Your work will focus on instituting systems and procedures to prevent duplication of function and improve operational efficiency. You will oversee human resources tasks, including recruitment, retention, salary administration, and staff development, while conducting performance evaluations for all support staff. Financial stewardship is central to the role, requiring you to develop and monitor complex budgets, grants, and contracts to ensure efficient resource utilization.
Additionally, you will manage departmental billing and collection activities, ensure compliance with regulatory agencies such as the Joint Commission and Texas Medical Board, and oversee the communication of TTUHSC-EP policies. The role involves considerable contact with internal and external stakeholders, requiring you to stay current with licensure, certifications, and industry trends through participation in national and regional association conferences.
Work location
Work model: On-site
East Overland Avenue, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, 79901, United States
El Paso, Texas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleManage day-to-day administrative operations of the clinical department
- check_circleConduct employee performance evaluations for all support staff
- check_circleCoordinate departmental group billing and collection activities
- check_circleImplement internal and external communication strategies with Institutional Advancement
- check_circleServe as a values leader and promote institutional values across the department
- check_circleDevelop and monitor complex financial functions including budgets, grants, and contracts
- check_circleIdentify and develop new product lines and services for the orthopaedic patient population
- check_circleInstitute systems and procedures to prevent duplication and ensure regulatory compliance
- check_circleOversee human resources tasks including recruitment, retention, and staff development
Requirements
- verifiedMasters Degree in Business or Health Care Administration
- verifiedThree to five years health care management related experience in an academic medical center or health sciences center setting
- verifiedStrong knowledge of accounting principles and day to day management of department operation budgets
- verifiedThree years experience in conflict resolution and directing an employee workforce that provides health care services to the general public
- verifiedPrior experiences as a Department Manager or senior level supervisor in a state operated healthcare system preferably within the state of Texas
- verifiedBachelor's degree in health care administration or business-related area
- verifiedTwo years of progressively responsible administrative and supervisory experience
Nice to Have
Prior experience as a Department Manager or senior level supervisor in a state operated healthcare system, preferably within the state of Texas.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Budgeting, Accounting, Recordkeeping, Business Writing, Personnel, Payroll, Purchasing, Conflict Resolution, Joint Commission, Texas Medical Board.
Education: Masters Degree in Business or Health Care Administration required; Bachelor's degree in health care administration or business-related area required.
Frequently asked questions about Clinical Dept Administrator at Texas Tech University System
What does a Clinical Dept Administrator at Texas Tech University System do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Clinical Dept Administrator at Texas Tech University System will manage day-to-day administrative operations of the clinical department; conduct employee performance evaluations for all support staff; coordinate departmental group billing and collection activities; and implement internal and external communication strategies with institutional advancement.
What are the requirements for this Clinical Dept Administrator role?expand_more
Texas Tech University System is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Masters Degree in Business or Health Care Administration; Three to five years health care management related experience in an academic medical center or health sciences center setting; Strong knowledge of accounting principles and day to day management of department operation budgets; Three years experience in conflict resolution and directing an employee workforce that provides health care services to the general public; Prior experiences as a Department Manager or senior level supervisor in a state operated healthcare system preferably within the state of Texas; and Bachelor's degree in health care administration or business-related area.
Where is the Clinical Dept Administrator role at Texas Tech University System located?expand_more
Clinical Dept Administrator at Texas Tech University System is based in East Overland Avenue, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, 79901, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Clinical Dept Administrator job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Texas Tech University System has listed this Clinical Dept Administrator role as on-site.
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Candidates for Clinical Dept Administrator at Texas Tech University System should have mid level.
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Key skills for Clinical Dept Administrator at Texas Tech University System include Budgeting; Accounting; Recordkeeping; Business Writing; Personnel; Payroll; Purchasing; and Conflict Resolution.
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Educational requirements for this role: Masters Degree in Business or Health Care Administration required; and Bachelor's degree in health care administration or business-related area required.
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Clinical Dept Administrator at Texas Tech University System is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.