Emerging Healthcare Admin: Operations & Compliance Lead

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

On-Demand Pay Option

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

ALIYA Healthcare seeks an Assistant Administrator to support operations in a skilled nursing facility. You will collaborate with the Administrator and department leaders to ensure regulatory compliance, resident-centered care, and operational efficiency.

The role develops emerging healthcare leadership with strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills, spanning QA, audits, staff development, budget monitoring, and risk management to improve resident care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• AIT experience preferred.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, or healthcare environment preferred.
• Knowledge of nursing facility operations, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and healthcare management systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Administrator in the day-to-day management and operation of the facility.
• Support department directors in achieving operational, clinical, and financial goals.
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing skilled nursing facilities.
• Participate in facility surveys, audits, and inspections.
• Monitor facility operations and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Assist with quality assurance, performance improvement, infection control, and risk management initiatives.
• Support employee engagement, retention, and staff development programs.
• Assist with budget monitoring and resource allocation efforts.
• Address resident, family, and employee concerns and facilitate appropriate resolutions.
• Attend leadership meetings, care plan meetings, and interdisciplinary team meetings as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and employee information, including PHI.
• Promote a culture of accountability, compliance, and resident-centered care.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator or Director of Operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership abilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Healthcare management systems

Job description

ALIYA Healthcare seeks an Assistant Administrator to support operations in a skilled nursing facility. You will collaborate with the Administrator and department leaders to ensure regulatory compliance, resident-centered care, and operational efficiency.

The role develops emerging healthcare leadership with strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills, spanning QA, audits, staff development, budget monitoring, and risk management to improve resident care.