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Longview Regional Medical Center is your community healthcare provider, a 224-bed facility. We believe in the power of people to create great care. We're 185 active physicians strong, and are quality-driven, nationally recognized for chest pain and stroke care, and are dedicated to great patient service, with multi-specialty clinical expertise. And we work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.

Job Summary

The Assistant Administrator serves as a member of the hospital's senior management team and participates in operational decision-making processes to support the organization's mission and goals in addition to maintaining an awareness of changes in healthcare matters that could have an impact on the success of the hospital. The Assistant Administrator may have Ancillary department leadership responsibilities in addition to operational projects. The Assistant Administrator contributes to patient care quality, physician and employee engagement, financial stewardship, and overall hospital performance while preparing for progressive leadership responsibilities. This position is also designed to develop future executive leaders, with the expectation of preparing for promotional opportunities within the CEO Development Program. As part of the CEO Development Program, this position **_will require_** relocation within an acceptable timeframe for promotion/transfer.

Essential Functions

+ Oversees assigned hospital departments, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and standards of performance.

+ Participates in operational decision-making processes, reviews, and performance improvement activities.

+ Assists with organizational initiatives that improve patient satisfaction, physician engagement, and employee experience.

+ Monitors departmental performance and prepares reports to support data-driven decision making.

+ Supports the development, review, and approval of vendor and provider contracts in accordance with hospital policies.

+ Collaborates with financial and nursing leaders to identify opportunities to reduce non-value costs while maintaining quality of care.

+ Assists in the planning, promotion, and implementation of quality and service improvement projects.

+ Develops knowledge of hospital operations, including internal processes and the organization’s role in the community.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ Complies with all policies and standards.

Leadership Responsibilities

+ **Supervision and Staff Management**

+ Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.

+ Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with leadership on any potential staffing issues.

+ Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development.

+ **Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight**

+ Collaborates with hospital leadership to set the strategic direction for the department, including budgeting, resource allocation and long-term planning.

+ Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.

+ Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.

+ Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiencies.

+ **Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance**

+ Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies. May oversee the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards.

+ Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable.

+ Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety.

+ **Collaboration and Communication**

+ Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.

+ Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.

+ **Staff Responsibilities**

+ May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field required

+ Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Healthcare Administration (MHA), or related field required

+ 4-6 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience, including 2-3 years in operation or executive-level management roles with responsibility for multiple departments or service lines required

+ Prior experience overseeing multiple hospital departments preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

+ Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.

+ Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

+ Communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.

+ Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines.

+ Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

+ In depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance (if applicable).

+ Strong organizational and time management skills.

+ Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.