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Administrative Officer, Pediatrics Chair
Vanderbilt Health
| Description Job Description: In conjunction with the Division Director and the Department of Pediatrics, this position will be responsible for managing divisional and clinical excellence through human resources, facility/environment/safety, and financial resources management in a manner that creates and continuously increases the value of the Vanderbilt Medical Center; by elevating business performance, making sound business decisions and designing effective management strategies. Department/Unit Summary: Welcome to the Department of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center . As one of the largest departments within the medical center, we are proud to be home to some 450 primary faculty, 300 community-based volunteer faculty, 114 residents, and over 250 administrative and research staff. The Department is rooted in a rich history of commitment to excellence in research, education, and patient care. Our faculty, fellows and trainees represent the very best of academic medicine - extraordinary people doing incredible things to advance the care for children in Middle Tennessee, across the nation, and throughout the world. The result is a Department which reaches far beyond the walls of our hospital to provide high-quality patient care, to train the next generation of leaders in pediatric medicine, and to advance our knowledge of important conditions that affect vulnerable infants and children through world class research. Position Shift: Day Shift/ Exempt Position Click here to view how Vanderbilt Health employees celebrate the difference they make every day: Click Here To View The VUMC Promise of Discovery Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. It is a place where your diversity -- of culture, thinking, learning and leading -- is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. VUMC Recent Accomplishments Because we are committed to providing the best in patient care, education and research, we are proud of our recent accomplishments:
* US News & World Report: #1 Adult Hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville, named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll of the top 20 adult hospitals, 10 nationally ranked adult specialty programs, with 3 specialties rated in the top 10 nationally, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt named as one of the Best Children's Hospital in the nation, with 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties nationally ranked. * Healthcare's Most Wired: Among the nation's 100 "most-wired" hospitals and health systems for its efforts in innovative medical technology. * Becker's Hospital Review: named as one of the "100 Great Hospitals in America", in the roster of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs and to its list of the 100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs. * The Leapfrog Group: One of only 10 children's hospitals in the to be named at Leapfrog Top Hospital. * American Association for the Advancement of Science: The School of Medicine has 112 elected fellows * Magnet Recognition Program: Received our third consecutive Magnet designations. * National Academy of Medicine: 22 members, elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding achievement * Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index: 6 th year in a row that Vanderbilt University Medical Center was a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality. Additional Key Elements/ Responsibilities: Key Functions and Expected Performances: * Assists division director and faculty in the development of program budgets, and monitors, interprets, and analyzes clinical practice financial performance in realizing established plans and objectives for the program. * Provides leadership and administrative oversight in priority setting, decision-making, and professional development for Division/Department of Pediatrics. * Prepares routine and ad-hoc financial reports for faculty and division director, department administrator and Chairman that conform to Departmental & VUMC guidelines. * Remains current with changes in HR policies and procedures. Hires qualified staff utilizing behavioral and group interviews. Maintains appropriate staffing ratios consistent with the needs of the division and within budgetary parameters. * Monitors terms and conditions of all clinical service agreements and contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions of contracts office. * Oversees divisional support staff so as to build and enhance relationships with individual faculty, external community and support academic initiatives in support of the Departments missions. * Develops, implements, and monitors department budget expenses, assets, production, and projects. * Serves as primary liaison with VMG/CHOC (Children's Hospital Outpatient Clinc) for issues related to billing, reimbursement, coding and other clinical activity arising within division. * Serves as primary liaison for divisions with the Dept of Pediatrics Chairman's Office for all operational and clinical projects requiring leadership. Position Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) and 3 years experience required. Preferred Education, Skills and/or Experiences: *CA *IND000 *NHCN
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