Senior Service Line Administrator

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible healthcare leadership experience in a large, complex healthcare organization, preferably within an academic medical center.

• Demonstrated success leading inpatient and ambulatory clinical operations.

• Proven record of operational excellence, disciplined execution, and successful implementation of complex strategic initiatives.

• Significant experience managing large operating budgets and financial performance.

• Demonstrated success working in highly matrixed organizations and leading multidisciplinary teams.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), Public Health (MPH), or related field.

• Experience leading cardiovascular, medical specialty, or procedural service lines.

• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent experience in performance improvement methodologies.

• Experience with physician practice management and academic faculty operations.

Core Competencies

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Executive operational leadership

• Strategic vision and business acumen

• Exceptional execution and implementation skills

• Financial stewardship

• Clinical operations expertise

• Business development and market growth

• Data-driven decision-making

• Process improvement and Lean management

• Change management

• Physician engagement

• Collaborative leadership

• Innovation

• Accountability

• Results orientation

• Customer and patient-centered focus

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Physician Service Line Director and Nursing Service Line Leader to establish and execute the strategic vision for the Cardiovascular and Integrated Medicine Service Lines.

• Translate strategic priorities into actionable operational plans with defined milestones, timelines, accountability, and measurable outcomes.

• Serve as the executive leader responsible for the day-to-day operational performance of both service lines.

• Serve as the chief administrative and financial leader for the assigned service lines

• Serve as the executive leader responsible for driving sustainable clinical growth across both service lines.

• Identify clinical physician recruitment needs and partner with the appropriate College of Medicine department to recruit faculty.

• Develop service line performance dashboards.

• Monitor quality, operational, financial, and workforce metrics.

• Partner with Revenue Cycle leadership to improve financial performance.

• Monitor coding accuracy, charge capture, billing compliance, collections, denials, and reimbursement.

• Function effectively within a highly matrixed academic medical center.

• Recruit, mentor, and retain high-performing administrative leaders and staff.

• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability.

• Ensure compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, state and federal regulations, and institutional policies.

• Perform additional responsibilities and strategic initiatives as assigned by ICE Executive Leadership in support of the mission and strategic priorities of UAMS.

Salary Information:

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.