This position is responsible for providing overall leadership, growth, marketing, administration, and performance of all aspects of the group´s activities to ensure accomplishment of its objectives.
TouchPoint Recruiting, a division of Katz, Sapper & Miller has a client, a health services company located in Indianapolis, seeking an Administrative Director. This position reports to the Executive Committee, and is responsible for providing overall leadership, growth, marketing, administration, and performance of all aspects of the groups activities to ensure accomplishment of its objectives. This position will supervise managers and oversee the activities of all staff. RESPONSIBILITIES:STRATEGIC AND POLICY-RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES:• Participates with charting and implementing the group´s mission in response to changing needs.• Provides leadership in the conception, planning, development, and implementation of business plans to the Board of Directors.• Recommends, develops, and updates strategic long-range and short-range plans to support the Group´s philosophy and goals, including informing the board about current trends, problems, and medical activities to facilitate policy making• Recommends policy positions regarding administrative and legislative matters.• Develops, secures approval of, and implements policies and procedures.• Maintains professional affiliations and enhances professional development to keep current in the latest healthcare trends and developments.• Works with the Executive Committee in the development of a strategic plan for approval and adoption by the Board of Directors. Responsible to develop action steps there under, including developing new markets.• Works with various parties to determine how and when expansion should be made including cost and reimbursement analysis, marketing plan, and staffing needs.• Works with Executive Committee, hospital administrations, and other healthcare administrators to coordinate mutual projects, establish outreaches, possible joint ventures on new modalities, and maintaining good relations with potential network providers.FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:• Oversees the business and financial affairs including accounting, budgeting, internal controls, and timely reporting of pertinent practice performance data.• Analyzes/reviews proposed annual budget and, as needed, longer-term financial projections.• Reviews /analyzes monthly financials prepared by in-house accountant and outside provider.• Makes periodic review of financial controls resulting in obtaining assurance that controls are adequate and are functioning as intended.• Assists with the negotiation of insurance and hospital contracts based on a sound analytical approach designed to maintain or grow the Group´s revenue base.• Provides overall managerial responsibility for the billing office.• Enhances operational effectiveness, emphasizing cost containment without jeopardizing important innovation or quality of care. • Creates and reviews any special financial studies and reports determined necessary by Board. Acts as a liaison with accountants, attorneys, pension advisers, banks and consultants.PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES:• Coordinates efforts of the Executive Committee and administrative staff in the recruitment, development, and performance evaluations of staff.• Serves as liaison and channel of communication between the Board, the Executive Committee, and the administrative staff.• Organizes and assists with physician recruiting efforts with Executive Committee and all follow up as appropriate.• Monitors fringe benefit programs for physicians and staff.• Maintains strictest confidentiality and professionalism.MANAGERIAL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:• Provides overall management and coordination of the Group´s activities.• Delegates authority and responsibility to management team members. Develops improved management techniques.• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies governing healthcare delivery and the rules of accrediting bodies. Continually monitors operations, programs, and physical properties. Initiates appropriate changes.• Provides assistance to managers in establishing department philosophy and objectives related to staffing and performance standards, policies and procedures, and regulatory compliance.• Resolves any medical/administrative problems and keeps lines of communication open with staff to ensure high employee morale and a professional, healthful atmosphere.• Prepares agenda and necessary materials for distribution to Executive Committee members prior to meetings and attends all Executive Committee and Board meetings.MARKETING RESPONSIBILITIES:• Represents, with the Executive Committee, the group in its relationships with other health organizations, government agencies, and third party payers.• Recommends marketing plan and steps for implementation for approval and adoption by Board of Directors.REQUIREMENTS: • BS in health administration or business administration. Professional development courses in healthcare management. CMPE or CPA certification desired.• Minimum of 5-8 years of related level experience in medical practice or similar industry.• High ability to analyze financial and non-financial data• Ability to manage a large staff and organize and prioritize personal work and the work of others• Knowledge of computer, programs, and applications, including financial reporting and analysis.• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, policy-making bodies, third party payers, patients, and the public.• Experience within the radiology industry is desired, but not required.• Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience.