A Healthcare Administrator directs and coordinates delivery of health care and medical services. Manages finances and recordkeeping and communications with medical staff. Works to improve quality and efficiency. May run smaller medical practices or work in specialized areas within large hospitals or health care systems.
The administrator shall be directly accountable to the operator for operating and maintaining the facility in compliance with applicable requirements. Administers, directs and coordinates all the activities of all departments of the facility, carries out its objectives as to the care of its residents, participates in the promotion of community health. Recommends policy/procedural changes. Performs related Administrative and supervisory duties as delineated in administrative procedures to ensure efficient operation of the facility. Overseas the direct operation of the Enriched Housing/ Assisted Living Program & Independent Living, in accordance with all regulatory policies, CHS policies and its mission vision & care values.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
Four (4) years baccalaureate degree, from an accredited college or university in a health-related field Master's degree preferred NYS Driver's License
EXPERIENCE
Minimum three (3) years leadership experience in healthcare, with proven success in strategic planning, budget/fiscal oversight, and operations Prior work experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility/ Assisted Living / Enriched Housing Program preferred. NYS Nursing Home Administrator's license preferred. Must be eligible to be approved by New York State Department Of Health to serve in the role of Administrator
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge in addressing the needs of clinically complex, medical sub-acute, orthopedic patients, long term residents; assisted living clients and independent living tenants. Ability to collaborate with Administrator Long Term Care/ Sub-Acute and Assisted Living/Senior Housing to make decisions, plan, develop, organize, implement and direct facility programs and activities. Knowledge of health system organization and facility administration, including knowledge of Federal code (42 CFR), state code (10) NYCRR) and all other standards, rules, regulations and laws applicable to health facility operations, housing and PACE; Demonstrated ability to provide oversight to multiple administrative, professional and support staff; Knowledge of regulatory requirements, including life safety requirements, of Assisted Living and Enriched Housing Programs. Significant ability to maintain multiple initiatives simultaneously, take necessary actions, interventions and achieve initiatives within predetermined time frames; Possess managerial and organizational skills, including but not limited to organizing, financial management and performance improvement processes; Requires sound quantitative knowledge and analytical ability, fiscal aptitude and system focus; Proven capacity to manage in a complex environment; Requires excellent interpersonal skills and is a relationship builder who is able to maintain relations with all stakeholders; Able to work under demanding & stressful conditions that may require performing the job duties of others in emergency situations Outgoing, personable and inclusive style; mentors and develops staff; and Proficient in Microsoft Office.
