School of Medicine

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Description

Operational and financial responsibility for the clinical and academic practice of 35-65 surgical faculty members in multiple clinical divisions. (The Duke Department of Surgery has 10 divisions. A divisional administrator will work with 1 to 3 divisions, based on scope, size and other functional responsibilities.)

 

Position reports to the Associate Chief Administrator of the Department of Surgery.

 

Candidate must have strong leadership experience in practice management operations with a proven track record of building successful physician relationships and effective communication with key-stakeholders.

Specific Responsibilities

Oversees and manages with Division Chief the overall operations of the three missions, education, research and clinical service delivery of select divisions, to ensure appropriate and efficient utilization of resources to meet department/divisional goals and objectives.

 

Directs financial and regulatory operations within the departmental fiscal and productivity guidelines; analyzing and preparing annual budgets; managing medical practice, education, research, clinical areas and restricted funds.

 

Identifies and makes recommendations to implement cost reduction and service improvements.

Creates financial projections and other financial reports necessary for managing the division(s).

Acts as administrative liaison with revenue cycle, clinic management and operations, research administration, and financial services staff.

 

Leads and coordinates new business development and service delivery initiatives.

 

Partners with departmental functional leaders in respective areas of education and research to facilitate efficient operations and improve quality of work.

 

Exemplifies and leads service orientation for staff and faculty.

 

Coordinates and manages personnel issues for select divisions. Responsible for assuring staff development, training, and orientation.

Partners with Division Chief regarding all leadership aspects of division, including development and implementation of faculty compensation plans.

Acts as Key communicator to faculty regarding strategic and operational plans of the department/division including macro and micro finances as they relate to faculty members for all three missions; Research, Education and Clinical Care Delivery.

Serves as primary liaison for DHIP and SOM personnel regarding issues outside of department.

 

 

 

 

Organization

Duke Surgery is a premier academic surgical department consisting of approximately 300 faculty members and 500 employees. The clinical practice is delivered via the Duke Health Integrated Practice, in collaboration with various affiliated hospitals of the Duke University Health System.

Community

Durham is a vibrant, creative, and entrepreneurial community of 262,715. Durham occupies a prime location in the heart of North Carolina and is a nexus for learning, achievement, creativity, research and industry.

 

Known as the City of Medicine, USA, healthcare is a major industry including more than 300 medical and health- related companies and medical practices.

 

The Research Triangle Park: A 7,000-acre Southeast Durham-based, special county research and production district encompasses more than 140 major research companies employing 39,000 people.

 

 

Employment Requirements:

Ambulatory Care/ Emergency Services, 3 years’ experience

Financial Management, 3 years’ experience

General Management, 3 years’ experience Human Resources Management, 3 years’ experience

 

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree highly preferred

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

Education

Work requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or a closely related field.

 

Experience

Work requires a minimum of eight years progressively responsible OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE experience in administrative management, to include proficiency in budgeting, grants and contracts, personnel supervision and space and facilities management. A Master's degree in Business Administration, Hospital Administration, Accounting or a closely related field may substitute for two years of required experience.

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