Overview

Vice Chair of Clinical and Academic Administration, Ophthalmology

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork, and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Indiana University Health Medical Group's leadership team leadership team in the role of Vice Chair of Clinical and Academic Administration, Ophthalmology.

Reporting to the Department Chair, with a dotted line to the IU Executive Associate Dean for Finance and Administration and the IU Health Physicians (IUHP) Chief Operating Officer, the Vice Chair of Clinical and Academic Administration is responsible for directing and managing the administrative, fiscal, research, education, and clinical operations of the department in support of advancing the IU School of Medicine (IUSoM) and IU Health Physicians education, clinical service, and research missions. The Vice Chair provides significant input into the formulation of department, and clinical policies and procedures based upon a demonstrated understanding of the department's function and role.

In dyad partnership with the Department Chair, the Vice Chair develops and implements strategic plans and initiatives for the Department. The Vice Chair is responsible for implementation of IUHP, IUSoM, and Indiana University policies and procedures; preparation and analysis of budgets and financial reports; administration of personnel policies and procedures; design and implementation of administrative systems; assumes a leadership role in quality improvement activities; acquisition, maintenance and inventory of department equipment and supplies; compliance; IT security and oversight of space allocation, maintenance and renovation of the department's physical environment. This leader requires a broad range of skills and must be able to exercise considerable judgment and initiative while working in concert with the Department Chair and the Vice Chair of Clinical and Academic Administration to align on the department's goals with the School of Medicine, Indiana University, IU Health, and IU Health Physicians' goals by establishing systems to ensure alignment.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Vice President-Chief Practice Officer

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Administration, Business Administration or a related area is required.

• Master's degree in Business Administration or Master's degree in Health Administration strongly preferred.

• Requires 5-8 years of progressively responsible experience in financial and clinical group practice administration.

• Requires 7-10 years of relevant experience.

• Requires knowledge and experience in finance; operations; strategic planning and community relations, preferably in an academic health system.

• Requires well-developed administrative and management skills including demonstrated knowledge of group practice management.

• Requires knowledge of State and Federal regulatory agency guidelines.

• Requires knowledge and commitment to service excellence and a patient-centered focus.

• MS Office including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, computer skills, and database knowledge highly desired.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana's largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation, and education, and make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system's programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics, and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.