JOB PURPOSE: An exempt, executive management position responsible for planning, organizing and directing all operations for the University Centers of Excellence (UCOE) practice sites.

JOB SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: All University Centers of Excellence operations managers, office staff and compliance leadership staff.

JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Oversees the daily operations of the University Centers of Excellence practice sites.
• Assists the chief executive officer in developing and implementing UCOE strategic short- and long-range plans and associated business plans.
• Represents the UCOE practice sites and interacts with regulatory agencies, insurance carriers, professional groups and other community groups.
• Negotiates with managed care plans and ensures the practice sites’ long-term financial stability.
• Maintains compliance with governmental regulations and industry requirements.
• Enhances operational effectiveness, emphasizing cost containment and high-quality patient care.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
• Master’s degree in health care administration, business administration or public administration.
Experience:
• Minimum five years of health care management experience; of at least the senior management level.
Other Requirements:
• Licensure or ability to obtain licensure when background credentials warrant that such licensure is required.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of policies and procedures to manage operations and ensure effective quality patient care.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of health care administration, fiscal managements, and government regulations and reimbursements.

Skills:
• Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment and discretion.
• Skill in analyzing situations accurately and taking effective action.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in organizing work, delegating and achieving goals and objectives.
• Skill in exercising judgment and discretion in developing, interpreting and implementing departmental policies and procedures.

Abilities:
• Ability to plan, organize and integrate priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to identify, analyze and resolve operational problems.
• Ability to evaluate and make recommendations for continuous quality improvement.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing with a diverse population of individuals.

Equipment Operated:
• Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Work Environment:
• Position in a well lighted office environment.
• Frequent contract with a variety of people.
• Occasional evening and weekend work.

Physical Requirements:
• Involves sitting approximately 90 percent of the day, walking or standing the remainder.

• Location: Fresno, CA
• Compensation: DOE – Salary Range $150k – $160k annually
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