Sr Clinical Dept Admin - Pedi & OBGyn

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

Introduction

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as wechange the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the livesof others by educating students, providing excellent patient care,and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSCgraduates more health care professionals than any other health careinstitution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees andcertificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. Byproviding comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 millionindividuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancingthe health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is whereworld-class education meets compassionate patient care – and webelieve that our people are the reason for our institution’slasting success and bright future.

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visapetitions in accordance with the directive issued by GovernorAbbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required.On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsoreligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employerpetitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the$100,000 fee, if applicable.

Position Description

Employees in this position are responsible for managing theday-to-day administrative operations of a clinical department.Persons in this position must exercise a high degree of initiativeand independent judgment, and should have a general knowledge ofHealth Sciences Center policies and procedures as they relate todepartment financial management and personnel administration.Provide direct supervision to department staff personnel. Work isperformed under usual office conditions; deadlines, meetings andmaybe some travel. Additionally, work requires considerable contactand coordination with HSC administrative officials, administrativepersonnel of other departments and units, granting agencies, otherinstitutions, and government organizations.

Major/Essential Functions

• Direct personnel operations, including hiring, coaching,promotions, corrective action, policy compliance, time andattendance administration, and staff development.
• Lead strategic planning, marketing initiatives, and servicedevelopment in collaboration with the School of Medicine (SOM)central team.
• Establish quality and performance standards, oversee patientsatisfaction initiatives, and support pay-for-performance andhealthcare quality programs.
• Manage departmental operations, contracts, education, andresearch initiatives in partnership with the Executive AssociateDean.
• Promote fairness, confidentiality, and faculty engagement whilesupporting operational, educational, and research priorities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintainappropriate staffing, equipment, and inventory levels.
• Develop strategic growth initiatives, address performanceconcerns, strengthen physician relationships, and identify businessdevelopment opportunities.
• Oversee the utilization and continuous improvement of EMRsystems in collaboration with SOM Clinical Transformation teams,clinical staff, and providers.
• Coordinate participation in government and commercial qualityand value-based programs with SOM Quality Improvement, ClinicalTransformation, Clinical Operations, and Finance and Planningteams.
• Develop marketing strategies to increase patient volumes inpartnership with TTUHSC Communications and Marketing and SOMClinical Market Development teams.
• Coordinate reports, marketing collateral, website updates,social media content, and community outreach efforts with the SOMMarketing Team.
• Facilitate the operational and financial review of facultypositions and support patient volume growth for newly hired SOMfaculty and providers.

Occasional Duties

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in health care administration or a business-related area. Three years of progressively responsibleadministrative and supervisory experience. Working knowledge of theprinciples and fundamentals relating to budgeting, accounting,recordkeeping, and business writing; ability to establish andmaintain effective working relationships; knowledge of generaladministrative procedures that apply to functions such aspersonnel, payroll, and purchasing; ability to communicateeffectively, both orally and in writing; ability to exercisejudgment in unusual or new situations, and able to exercisediscretion when processing confidential material.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive administrative leadership experiencein an academic medical center, physician group practice, or complexhealthcare environment.
• Experience in principles and fundamentals relating to budgeting, accounting, recordkeeping, and business writing. Stronganalytical and financial acumen with a data-driven decision-makingstyle.
• Experience leading change management and continuous improvementinitiatives.
• Experience collaborating across diverse stakeholders in acomplex institutional environment.
• Experience in project management and enterprise systems (ERP,HRIS, EMR, etc.).
• Experience in multi-department management, strategic planning,financial oversight, and team leadership.
• Experience working within a matrixed academic reportingstructure.
• Experience and/or knowledge of physician revenue cycle,ambulatory operations, academic medical center governance, andhigher education policies.
• Certification in Healthcare Management (e.g., FACHE, CMPE) orequivalent.

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Professional/Personal Reference, ProfessionalLicense/Certification, Other Documents SupportingQualifications

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our teammembers can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being.Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options –Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time teammembers
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leaveand more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members byproviding opportunities for personal and professional growth,including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, andhealth and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a varietyof other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms andgolf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities,and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Pay Grade Minimum

6354

Pay Grade Maximum

17473.5

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of theindividual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiringdepartment, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additionalinformation, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan .

Grant Funded?

No

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Air Force Specialty Code

3A1X1, 41AX

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

70A, 70B, 70F, 71E

Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code

0111, 0170

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

HM, YN, 641X, 741X

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, genetic information or status as a protectedveteran.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and CampusCrime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges anduniversities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and securityinformation. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publishand distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & CrimeStatistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students andemployees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act websiteat https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.