Chief Administrative Officer – Ambulatory Operations

Required qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in healthcare administration, business or a related discipline or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ten years of progressive management experience in healthcare operations.

• Five years of executive-level leadership experience.

• Proven work experience in enhancing process and performance standards, as well as a demonstrated track record of success in leading ambulatory operations to deliver high-quality patient care and services.

• Experience in the development and evaluation of clinical programs.

• Experience in strategic development and deployment of strategic plans.

• Proven experience working effectively with and engaging physicians and other clinical leaders in a multi-disciplinary and matrix environment.

• Knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, and other state and federal regulations governing hospitals.

• Detailed knowledge of practice management with the ability to quickly analyze and identify opportunities for operational and financial optimization and efficiency.

• Strong financial skills and a proven ability to achieve sustainable and significant cost efficiencies on an organization-wide basis. Strong background in cost management and service improvement given the need to enhance financial performance.

• Demonstrated ability to present complex information in a concise, yet comprehensive manner to Board members and medical staff, community leaders and employees.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the confidence to represent the organization in both formal and informal settings. Transparent and open communicator.

• Successful track record of leading an organization to achieve high levels of patient safety and quality.

• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.

Desired qualifications:

• Leadership experience in health care operations that includes multiple service delivery locations and a broad array of clinical services.

• Experience with value-based care models and supporting population health initiatives to advance quality and delivery of care.

• Integration experience is highly desired, particularly experience in an evolving health system that includes integration of new practice sites and ancillary ambulatory operations.

• Experience in an academic medical center or complex teaching hospital.

• Effectiveness in assembling and leading teams.

• Experience with benchmarking and using data effectively for operational decision making.

• Experience in human resource management, staff development and effective administrative leadership.

• Experience in capital management and facilities management including management of leased space.

Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume (under the submission of relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

 Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Sharon Walther at sharon-walther@uiowa.edu.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization now or in the future.