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ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR- Watkins Health Services at The University of Kansas Health System in Lawrence, Kansas

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.

Type: Full Time





Job Description:

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR- Watkins Health Services

Department

Watkins Health Services

Shift

Days - Full-Time

Requisition ID

2020-26820

Position Location

Lawrence Watkins Health Services

City

Lawrence

Category

Leadership

State

Kansas

Position Summary/Career Interest

We are currently seeking an Administrative Director to join our Watkins Health Services (WHS) team, located in Lawrence, Kansas, is an AAAHC accredited comprehensive ambulatory health care facility that provides services on campus to the students, faculty, and staff of the University of Kansas. WHS is comprised of the following departments: Medical Staff, Nursing, Radiology, Laboratory, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Registration and Records, Business Office, and Administration. The Health Center has 80 employees and functions with an annual operating budget around $10,000,000.

http://studenthealth.ku.edu/
https://www.ku.edu/

Responsibilities

1. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
2. Note: These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
3. Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of practice operations and ensure competency, ongoing education and training.
4. Ensure appropriate certifications and licensures expectations are in place for employees (including AAAHC accreditation).
5. Maintain a working knowledge of current practice and regulatory requirements and demonstrate in-depth knowledge of healthcare economics and policy. Keep abreast of current health care trends regarding college students, incorporate into daily care and education, and advise the University accordingly. Is an active member with the American College Health Association.
6. Collaborates with the Medical Director, Health Partners Oversight Group, and Student Affairs to develop quality, safety, student/patient experience, employee satisfaction improvement plans, and execute such plans through daily employee engagement huddles.
7. Strategize and drive process improvements focused on innovative care delivery and/or operational models designed to improve operations, outcomes, and student/patient safety.
8. Direct the development, implementation, and consistent application of effective organizational policies, procedures, and protocols (e.g., safety regulations, disaster plans, emergency response, infection control, fire safety, hazardous material, etc.). Ensure adherence to University regulations and policies, particularly related to student privacy. Develop and support internal controls to ensure policies and operating policies, procedures and protocols are followed, necessary controls are effective and efficient, and compliance with current laws and regulations are achieved.
9. Provide leadership for the University on issues such as emergency response, public health concerns, and campus health issues. Work in collaboration with community entities to facility continuity of care and public health response. As needed, participate in the University Emergency Operations Committee.
10. Develop strong operational leaders and teams using best practices to enhance performance and support organizational success.
11. Develop a culture of continuous improvement through application of daily huddles and lean management system coaching and guidance.
12. Foster a patient-care culture that emphasizes patient safety and excellence in all aspects of care. Understands utilization management and case management and their importance.
13. Maintain accountability for achieving excellence and create measurable, sustainable results and change.
14. Addresses or delegates responsibility to address, student/patient or parent/guardian with regards to concerns or complaints.
15. Use data and information to make informed, evidenced-based decisions and measure outcomes.
16. Promote the use and implementation of processes and technology in the workplace to streamline operations, facilitate communications, and optimize work processes.
17. Optimize practice growth and efficient work processes.
18. Develop partnerships, coordinate activities, review work, exchange information, to resolve problems across departments, suppliers, university campuses, etc.
19. Assumes budgetary responsibility for all capital planning (space, equipment, hardware, software, personnel) and coordinates such requests during the annual organizational budgeting cycle.
20. Prepare, analyze, and present quality, safety, productivity, patient/student experience, financial reports regularly, with recommendations to Medical Director, VP Ambulatory, VP Health Professions, and VP/AVP for Student Affairs.

21.. University leadership responsibilities include:

- Provide guidance to the Student Senate Student Health Advisory Board.

- Collaborate with University partners regarding facilities planning.

- Serves as a member of the Student Affairs Leadership team. Informs the Associate Vice Provost for Student Affairs.

- Participates in Student Affairs strategic planning and assessment.

- Provide leadership and participate in various WHS, Student Affairs and University committees

Qualifications

Required

- Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field in an accredited program or currently enrolled

- Three or more year's practice management experience or equivalent combination

Preferred

- Lean management experience

- Student health services experience

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