Hospital Administrator Job Description

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Hospital Administrator Job Description

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Job summary 1

The Hospital Administrator is responsible for the overall leadership and operation of the facility’s services, departments, budget, and functions, subject to oversight by the Board of Directors. The Hospital Administrator directs the ongoing mission and philosophy of care of the facility by demonstrating leadership through exploring, developing, accepting, and implementing new ideas with vision, foresight, and customer sensitivity to meet the facility’s and community’s needs. The Hospital Administrator shall assure the facility is adequately staffed, programming standards are met and adequate resources are provided to meet the needs of the patient populations served. The Hospital Administrator is responsible for the facility’s financial performance, overseeing departmental and committee activity, coordinating efforts to establish facility/committee goals, strategic planning, performance improvement planning, marketing, and community liaison activities in adherence with the facility policy and procedures, compliance plan, and all internal and external regulatory bodies that apply to the daily operation of the facility.

Duties & Responsibilities 1

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Requirements & Skills 1

A minimum of a Master’s Degree, with an undergraduate or graduate degree in Behavioral Services, Administration, or a related health care field. Must possess one of the following: (1) a Master's Degree and at least three years of full-time experience in progressively responsible management positions in healthcare or (2) a Baccalaureate Degree and at least five years of full-time experience in progressively responsible management positions in healthcare or (3) at least ten years of full-time experience in hospital administration.
The Hospital Administrator must be a sound leader who possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster cooperation across departmental lines and manage information, environmental and fiscal resources to accomplish goals.
- The Hospital Administrator must be able to maintain and demonstrate a broad knowledge of tasks and assets necessary to accomplish the company objectives.
- Must know the needs and requirements of third-party payers and the ability to be culturally sensitive to diverse groupings of employees and consumers of services as well as maintain knowledge.
- Must complete CPR certification and an Oceans-approved behavioral health de-escalation program.

Job summary 2

We are looking for an experienced leader to lead our Hospital! This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person as a Hospital Administrator to maintain high-quality healthcare. The right candidate will be skilled in project management and leading teams.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Operations Oversight: Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the hospital ensuring efficient and high-quality medical service to patients.
Financial Management-Carefully managing financial expenditures of the hospital by creating budgets and maximizing the revenue of the hospital.
- Relationship Management and Development: Develops a great relationship with community members, maintaining the trust of the community that quality healthcare is provided at the hospital.
- Policy Development-With the support of staff and in line with state and federal regulations, create and modify policies to present to the hospital board for approval.
- Staff Management-interviewing, hiring, and monitoring the performance of staff working at the hospital.

Requirements & Skills 2

MBA or MHA preferred
- Experience managing teams, preferably in a hospital environment required
- Must be an excellent communicator
- Travel will be required

Job summary 3

We are seeking an experienced Hospital Administrator. The Hospital Administrator will oversee the operational effectiveness of the assigned facility toward the attainment of objectives including operating policies, processes, procedures, system growth, fiscal outcomes, shared governance, and physician relationships.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Develop, evaluate, and execute facility strategic plan, aligning with organizational goals. Initiate and implement process improvement strategies relating to workflow, quality care, and patient safety. Represent facility and organization on system-wide initiatives and strategic programming and policy development for sustained growth.
Negotiate and/or oversee regulatory compliance and contract management consistent with the business strategic plan. Manage relationships, both internally and externally, supporting facility and organizational goals.
- Oversee and create facility budget and move resources within the budget to meet facility targets.
- Support and assist with the direction and coordination of medical staff activities including relationship management aspects, recruitment, and retention. Work closely with the Medical Staff for assigned areas of responsibility.
- If also serving as top nursing leader, perform the following responsibilities: Collaborate with hospital leadership and medical staff to identify and develop new patient care programs, policies, procedures, and practice standards for the nursing departments; develop and implement programs to measure, assess and improve the quality of nursing care provided by the organization; and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to nursing services and healthcare.

Requirements & Skills 3

Bachelor's degree required.
Master's degree preferred.
If this role is functioning as the top nursing leader, a Master's degree is required.
- 10 years of experience required.
- 15 years of experience preferred.
- 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Job summary 4

The Hospital Administrator is a leadership position. Responsible for strategic planning, financial, administrative, and human resource aspects of the Medical Center's external relationships.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Seeks to integrate all functions in the attainment of the Department and Medical Center’s goals.
Coordinates physician and staff interactions at the external sites with the administrative and financial services of the Center
- Work with department physician leadership and nursing leadership to ensure that there are appropriate departmental policies and procedures for key operations, e.g. management of the revenue cycle, billing compliance, quality assurance, patient access, insurance authorization, etc.
- Develops capital budget program and aids in the justification process in conjunction with the Medical Directors.
- Provides consultative recommendations regarding the development of an organizational structure consistent with the Medical Center and/or University, by integrating technical/medical and administrative requirements.

Requirements & Skills 4

Work requires the knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts typically acquired through completion of a Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field and three years of previous experience.
CPA preferred.
- Work requires the analytical skills necessary to plan for, design, or enhance highly complex medical center-wide systems and programs, resolve problems requiring a comprehensive and state-of-the-art awareness of the technology and literature in a professional, technical, or scientific field, or develop financial and operating plans for a large department/division.
- Work requires the communication skills necessary to effectively manage the employees within assigned departments and to persuade and negotiate with peer-level department heads and/or with external agencies/facilities on issues and programs that impact the department as well as several other large departments.
- Must work independently and be capable of independent decision-making. Must have strong financial skills and proven business acumen.

Job summary 5

A Hospital Administrator responsible for ensuring the global goals and activities of the organization are being met. This includes but is not limited to directing activities of patient care management and the physical facility according to approved standards, policies, and procedures, during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays in the absence of department manager and directors as well as Executive Leadership.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Assumes overall authority of hospital operations on off shifts, escalates issues to Administrator on Call (AOC) and/or department Managers/Directors as necessary. Prepares and distributes administrative reports electronically which include but are not limited to census, administrative, and isolation.
Manages available staffing and other resources to provide a safe environment for the patient. Maximizes the abilities of the nursing and support services staff to facilitate quality patient care. Takes corrective action as necessary, escalates, and submits written documentation.
Supervises and coordinates patient services, equipment, and supply use.
Review patient care staffing schedules and assigns staff according to patient needs and classification guidelines.
Communicates information regarding patient care and staff-related problems, with appropriate department heads. Addresses aberrant employee behaviors immediately and ensures follow-up through verbal or written communication escalation to Manager/Director.
- Surveillance in all patient care areas to assess departmental workload and patient throughput. Coordinate patient flow and corresponding patient care staffing to achieve maximum efficiency of nursing resources. Develops and maintains a plan for the coordination of admissions and transfers (bed assignment) throughout the patient care areas.
- Serves as patient advocate. Responds to patient/family questions and concerns and takes appropriate action on all patient-related incident/complaints. Utilizes chain-of-command and escalates as required by the situation to the appropriate Manager/Director/Vice President.
- Acts as a resource to staff to ensure the efficiency of resources, patient satisfaction, and quality outcomes including but not limited to attending RRTs, Code Blues, and disasters both internal and external until a command center is established and escalates issues related to the environment of care or personnel to appropriate Manager/Director/Vice President.

Requirements & Skills 5

Good critical thinking skills: the ability to assess, evaluate, and teach. Flexible with a working knowledge of all areas of the hospital.
- Requires excellent observation skills, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and ability to communicate and interact with all levels of professionals.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to work independently and exhibit excellent decision-making skills.

Job summary 6

The Hospital Administrator is responsible for the overall daily management and operation of the assigned hospital programs. This position reports directly to first-line regional operational management which may be an Area Manager, Area Director, Regional Director, or Vice President of Hospital Services, depending on the region/territory.

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Requirements & Skills 6

Current RN license in applicable state preferred.
Demonstrated ability to function in a leadership position and to perform in new and emergent situations with sound judgment.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
Strong time management and organizational skills are required.
1-year previous hospital dialysis management experience preferred.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Must have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to meet minimum hospital/agency hiring standards which may include additional background clearances and orientation requirements if applicable to the program assigned to for employment.

Job summary 7

A Hospital Administrator serves as the senior member of the leadership team providing strategic direction on operations. Works effectively as a team member in a dynamic environment, and promotes teamwork within and across the organization by maintaining positive relationships and utilizing effective problem-solving skills.

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Job summary 8

A Hospital seeks an experienced Hospital Administrator to provide administrative direction and strategic guidance. The Hospital Administrator is part of the hospital's executive team and oversees a variety of professional services departments.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Supervises, through subordinates, a large staff of healthcare professionals and support staff, making personnel decisions, evaluating performance, and assessing training needs; establishes new training programs for staff, ensuring accreditation through university affiliations as appropriate.
Collaborates with clinical, ancillary, support, and other departments to manage and reduce departmental costs through cost management and utilization; determines staffing, capital equipment, and improvement needs; prepares capital and operating budget recommendations and achieves budget goals.
Develops and implements systems for applicable regulatory/licensure compliance; communicates effectively and makes rounds to educate and ensure compliance with established standards; develops processes to meet and maintain compliance.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates performance improvement plans within areas of responsibility; directs managers/supervisors in the use of quality management results.
- Plans develops, implements, and evaluates delivery systems and services within assigned departments to achieve standards and goals for core measures and accomplish program objectives to improve patient care and services; makes recommendations for change and timely implementation.
- Maintains a leadership role as an effective liaison with medical staff, patients, medical center management, county departments, and various private and public agencies; provides current information and standards on services, procedures, and policies; represents the Medical Center at meetings.

Requirements & Skills 8

Education: Master's Degree in healthcare, business or public administration, nursing, or related field.
Experience: Three (3) years of administrative or management experience in an acute care hospital overseeing multiple clinical/ancillary services.

Job summary 9

The Hospital Administrator is responsible for managing all operational aspects of the Hospital, to ensure quality patient care. We are seeking candidates with strong leadership skills including effective communication, employee coaching and development, adaptability/change management, and goal setting and achievement.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Responsible and accountable for practice culture and engagement, management and staff development, recruiting and retention of management, staff, and physicians, and financial performance.
Collaborates with peers and also with a multidisciplinary team (Information Services, Human Resources, Central billing office, credentialing, legal, finance, and others) to ensure practices are functioning optimally and are in compliance with all regulatory bodies.
- Partners with Medical and Administrative leadership with strategic planning and business development, physician recruitment, retention, and physician-related project management.
- Directly supervises a team of five practice supervisors across the specialty groups.
- Is visible on campus, effectively interacting with care team members and patients.

Requirements & Skills 9

Job summary 10

A Hospital Administrator oversees the operations of one or more practices.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Provides leadership in the area of assigned responsibility. Builds relationships with physicians, providers, and all staff to insure physician/provider and employee satisfaction and alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the Hospital. Fosters an environment of teamwork at all levels of the practice. Manages staff performance in a timely and effective manner through the practice supervisor.
Accountable for patient-centric access model. Work with practice providers to maximize daily productivity. Has situational awareness of daily operations with the ability to recognize and respond to situations requiring an immediate attention, resolution, rapid training, and/or communications to fix the issue within one business day. Has the ability to know when to raise issues of a systemic nature to appropriate personnel, i.e. Practice Director.
- Responsible for implementing and completing position-based standard work, i.e. Lean principles, huddles, dashboards, etc.).
- Develop, advance, and maintain a culture of continuous quality improvement with a concentration on key performance indicators and the use of Lean principles.
- Manage access, volume,,, revenue, and controllable expenses to budget. In conjunction with Practice Director, develop a yearly budget for anticipated capital.

Requirements & Skills 10

Bachelor's degree or equivalent
3-5 years of experience with a proven track record in customer service or leadership

Frequently asked questions

What are the duties of a hospital administrator?

A hospital administrator is a professional who is responsible for overseeing the operations of a hospital or healthcare facility. Their role is to ensure that the facility operates smoothly, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements while providing high-quality patient care.

The primary duties of a hospital administrator include:

Developing and implementing policies and procedures for the hospital's operations

Managing the hospital's budget, finances, and resources

Overseeing the recruitment, hiring, and training of staff

Ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal requirements

Developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives

Managing patient care services, including scheduling, billing, and medical records

Communicating with medical staff, patients, and families to ensure quality care and satisfaction

Collaborating with other healthcare providers and stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient care delivery.

What skills are needed for hospital administrator?

To be a successful hospital administrator, one should possess the following skills:

Strong leadership and management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of healthcare systems and operations

Understanding of healthcare regulations and compliance requirements

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

Familiarity with healthcare finance and budgeting

Knowledge of healthcare quality improvement methodologies

Flexibility and adaptability to changing healthcare environments.

In summary, a hospital administrator plays a critical role in ensuring that a hospital or healthcare facility operates smoothly and provides high-quality patient care. They need to have strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, as well as knowledge of healthcare systems, regulations, and finance. They also need to be flexible and adaptable to changing healthcare environments and able to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

Olivia Powell
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Last updated Sep 30

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