Hours of Work :

8:00am - 5:00pm

Days Of Week :

Monday - Friday

Work Shift :

Job Description :

Your Job:

Job Purpose: Within the Support, Clinical and Allied Health Services Division, is responsible for setting objectives, planning, staffing and directing activities of assigned departments/areas of responsibility; i.e. Environmental Services, Pharmacy, Lab, Cardiovascular, Radiology, Respiratory, Physical Medicine, Materials Management, Nutrition and Food Services, Security and Public Safety, Project Management, Facilities Management and Transport.

Your Job Requirements:

Education

MHA/MBA/MS in hospital administration, healthcare administration or specialty field within areas of responsibility or equivalent education/experience preferred.

Licenses and/or Certifications (Required and Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience: Previous administrative experience in hospital administration or related specialty field preferred.

Your Job Responsibilities:

As a member of the Hospital's administrative team, participates in developing Hospital objectives, plans and policies.

Assists in the preparation of hospital/departmental budgets and allocation of funds based upon reviews of department estimates/recommendations, familiarity with operating procedures and cost/revenue projections.

Assumes responsibility of Administrator on-call according to rotating schedule.

Attains all agreed to goals and objectives within specified time frames as part of the overall mission.

Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety and specific job-related hazards.

Attire Standards

Collaborates with other departments to create systems and problem-solve ongoing issues that affect departmental/organizational goals and/or patient care delivery.

Communication

Confidentiality of Hospital and Patient Information

Defines performance objectives and metrics for the department and assesses the level of competence of staff in a timely manner.

Demonstrates a clear understanding of regulations applicable to patient care and/or other department functions.

Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy work environment by modeling the desired behaviors and encouraging those in others.

Demonstrates fiscal accountability for department resources and the ability to achieve outcomes within allocated resources.

Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.

Demonstrates the ability to communicate the hospital's mission, vision and values, as well as departmental goals, to all staff.

Demonstrates the ability to cope with and manage change and to help others do the same.

Department Safety Standards

Effectively communicates departmental, divisional organizational and industrial information to staff.

Ensures departments/areas comply with regulatory requirements.

Ensures the efficient, economic and quality performance of assigned departments/areas of responsibility to support or provide quality healthcare services.

Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.

Hospital Exposure Control Standards/Blood bourne and Airborne Pathogens

Identification

Incorporates quality improvement data and/or patient satisfaction data into departmental goals.

Interprets Hospital and department policies and procedures to support, clinical and nursing departments as is appropriate.

Investigates new techniques, practices, equipment and products.

Maintains professional affiliations and enhances professional growth and development to keep abreast of the latest trends in hospital administration.

Manages Human Resource to ensure quality services and promote positive employee relations.

Participates in hospital/medical staff committee meetings as required.

Participates on the Hospital administrative team.

Performs other related administrative/Managerial or technical duties as required/directed.

Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a division team inter and intra departmentally to facilitate the division's ability to meet its goals and objectives.

Provides and maintains effective communications with medical staff, the community and all levels of supervision and staff.

Provides consultation, counsel and guidance to key personnel; e.g., supervisors, coordinators, clinical and non-clinical Directors.

Provides leadership and guidance to other leaders and staff in goal-setting, problem-solving, resource management, and outcome achievement.

Respect for Others

Responsible for division's operational excellence; ensures division delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and professional standards.

Responsible for fiscal management of division and ensures proper utilization of organization's financial resources.

Safety and Regulatory Compliance Standards

Service

Staff Meeting Participation

Teamwork

Time and Priority Management

Timeliness and Attendance Standards

Methodist Charlton Medical Center is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster in southwestern Dallas County. In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care; stroke care; hip and knee joint replacement; women and children’s services; and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet®-designated hospital

• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023

• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023

• Get With The Guidelines® Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers

• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023

• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Methodist Health System (MHS) to select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of MHS to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, marital status, genetic information or ancestry. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee’s compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training, development, transfer all other privileges of employment. MHS is committed to maintain a working environment free of intimidation, workplace discrimination and harassment. Retaliation or attempted retaliatory behavior that occurs as a result of an employee’s exercise of their rights under this policy or any other statutorily protected right is strictly prohibited and will be grounds for disciplinary action.