Lead Clinical Dept Admin, Pediatrics & OB/Gyn

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Certification/Professional development

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) in Texas is seeking a seasoned administrator to oversee day-to-day operations of a clinical department. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with policies while coordinating with the SOM central team.

The role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and the ability to drive efficiency across education, patient care, and research initiatives. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in health care administration or a business-related area.
• Three years of progressively responsible administrative and supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of budgeting, accounting, recordkeeping, and business writing; ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Direct personnel operations including hiring, coaching, promotions, and corrective action.
• Lead strategic planning, marketing initiatives, and service development with SOM central team.
• Establish quality and performance standards and support pay-for-performance programs.
• Manage departmental operations, contracts, education, and research initiatives with the Executive Associate Dean.
• Promote fairness, confidentiality, and staff engagement across priorities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and appropriate staffing, equipment, and inventory levels.
• Develop growth initiatives and identify business development opportunities.
• Oversee EMR usage in collaboration with SOM teams.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Accounting

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Master's degree in health care administration or business-related area

Tools

ERP systems

HRIS

EMR

Job description

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) in Texas is seeking a seasoned administrator to oversee day-to-day operations of a clinical department. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with policies while coordinating with the SOM central team.

The role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and the ability to drive efficiency across education, patient care, and research initiatives. Travel up to 25% may be required.