Sr Clinical Dept Admin - Pedi & OBGyn

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock is seeking a qualified administrator to manage the day-to-day operations of a clinical department, requiring a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.

The role includes supervising department staff, applying policies on budgeting, accounting, recordkeeping, and business writing, and coordinating with administrative officials, other departments, granting agencies, and government organizations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in health care administration or business-related area.
• Working knowledge of budgeting, accounting, recordkeeping, and business writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; knowledge of general administrative procedures such as personnel, payroll, and purchasing; ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day administrative operations of a clinical department and exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Provide direct supervision to department staff personnel.

Education

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

Job description

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

Qualifications

• Master's degree in health care administration or a business- related area.
• Three years of progressively responsible administrative and supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of the principles and fundamentals relating to budgeting, accounting, recordkeeping, and business writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; knowledge of general administrative procedures that apply to functions such as personnel, payroll, and purchasing; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to exercise judgment in unusual or new situations, and able to exercise discretion when processing confidential material.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.