Job Description & Qualifications
A Brief Overview
The Sr. Administrator leads and manages operations for a portfolio of clinical services (department(s), divisions and/or community practices) which drive our UHCN strategy and business objectives including financial management, patient experience, patient access, and talent management. These objectives will be established by UHCN senior leadership to be executed upon by the Sr. Administrator, in partnership with a physician leader (e.g. Chair, Chief, Regional/Site Medical Director, etc.) A successful Sr. Administrator will build consensus amongst a diverse group of stakeholders including their direct reporting team as well as key business partners (e.g. Finance, Legal, HR, Credentialing, etc.). They will partner with key stakeholders to promote a just culture rooted in equity, diversity and inclusion.
What You Will Do
- Financial Management
• Develops and secures approval for operating and capital budgets and manages performance to those budgets
• Identifies practice/business development opportunities to increase market share
• Completes business plans for all physician and APP recruitment, programmatic development or other operational or strategic initiatives
• Analyzes financial impact of changes in clinical activities and forecasts actual revenue/expenditures against approved budget, including technical and professional financials.
• Analyzes and supports review of financial statements and clinical performance and their impact to provider compensation based on respective incentive plans (i.e. RVU, cash collection, and/or value plans)
• Oversees entry of and reviews charges, procedure codes, and payments and develops contingency plans to adjudicate any outstanding charges
• Accountable for all prior authorization, medical necessity and point of service/time of service cash collection activities
• Responsible for financial management of non-operating accounts including endowments, gifts, physician recruitment packages and research accounts. - Patient Experience
• Rounds frequently in patient care areas to ensure safety and quality standards are met and maintained.
• Ensures providers and staff foster a culture of patient- and family-centered care and service excellence.
• Partners with physicians and staff to ensure continuous quality improvement, particularly as it relates to patient experience
• Regularly reviews CGCAHPS data and create and implement action plans as needed to meet department/practice, entity and system goals - Patient Access
• Effectively manages clinical capacity to best meet consumer demand
• Leverages key metrics, such as New Patient Lag Days, UHPS No Show, Time Utilization and others to drive optimal outcomes
• Optimize the use of digital access tools to maximize access to patients, including SMN, Telehealth, PatientTrak and others. - Talent Management
• Interviews, selects, trains, supervises, evaluates and coaches employees
• Meets monthly with each physician to review financial performance and key practice indicators
• Implements a staffing plan that effectively addresses department/division needs and productivity measures
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree (Required)
- Master’s Degree (MBA or MHA) (Preferred)
Work Experience
- 5+ years progressive practice operations management experience (Required)
- 2+ years in the Administrator role and have demonstrated success in all administrator competencies, if internal candidate
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Experience with strategic projects, system improvement efforts or core portfolio growth. (Required proficiency)
- Strong PC skills including demonstrated expertise in MS Excel/PPT/Project Management software. (Preferred proficiency)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to adapt and change to innovations. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to prioritize initiatives. (Required proficiency)
- Demonstrates success working independently. (Required proficiency)
- Problem solve and think critically. (Required proficiency)
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Participation in MGMA, ACHE or similar organization (Preferred)
Physical Demands
- Standing Occasionally
- Walking Occasionally
- Sitting Constantly
- Lifting Rarely up to 20 lbs
- Carrying Rarely up to 20 lbs
- Pushing Rarely up to 20 lbs
- Pulling Rarely up to 20 lbs
- Climbing Rarely up to 20 lbs
- Balancing Rarely
- Stooping Rarely
- Kneeling Rarely
- Crouching Rarely
- Crawling Rarely
- Reaching Rarely
- Handling Occasionally
- Grasping Occasionally
- Feeling Rarely
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Frequently
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently
Travel Requirements
- 25%
Additional Salary Detail:
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of posting of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, union negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). This figure does not include, unless otherwise stated incentive pay or shift differential pay or the value of University Hospitals’ comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental, vision, retirement plan options, and additional offerings. Click here to view complete wellness and benefits details.
For over 150 years, University Hospitals has been dedicated to our mission To Heal. To Teach. To Discover. Starting as a small Cleveland hospital in 1866, UH has grown into 18 hospitals and 40 health centers, serving 1 million people annually.
UH delivers exceptional care, advances medical innovation, and trains future healthcare leaders. Now, you have the opportunity to add your talents to this legacy of care. At UH, you’ll join a collaborative team in an inspiring environment where your skills and ideas will be valued. Together, we can continue to shape the future of healthcare and deliver on the promise of our mission for generations to come.
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At University Hospitals, everything we do is driven by our dedication to providing the highest quality patient care. All members of our team, regardless of whether they interact directly with patients, support our mission and share our commitment to caring, compassion, teamwork and providing an exceptional UH experience.
A career in professional services with University Hospitals provides challenging opportunities in:
- Operations – meeting the ever-evolving needs of the health care industry
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- Collaboration – working with cross-functional teams of the highest-caliber clinicians and support staff
Join us in advancing the science of Health and the art of compassion.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
University Hospitals is a national leader in healthcare that takes pride in calling Northeast Ohio home. With more than 150 locations throughout Cleveland and the surrounding metropolitan areas, UH provides unique opportunities to deliver world-class care in the communities where our employees live, work, and play.
We want you to make a career with us and we are here to support you – both in and out of work. Our comprehensive benefits program offers choice and flexibility to meet you where you are in your life.
- Medical Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Paid Short and Long Term Disability
- Life and Account Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Wellness Programs and Plans
- Financial Health Resources
- Career Development Resources
- And More!
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type.
View complete wellness and benefits details on our Why Choose Us page.

We want you to make a career with us and we are here to support you – both in and out of work. Our comprehensive benefits program offers choice and flexibility to meet you where you are in your life.
- Medical Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Paid Short and Long Term Disability
- Life and Account Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Wellness Programs and Plans
- Financial Health Resources
- Career Development Resources
- And More!
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type.


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