Specialty Care Administrator - Physician Enterprise Finance - FT Days HYBRID

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the UCI Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and the Director for Physician Enterprise Clinical Operations, for UCI Health, the Specialty Care Administrator applies extensive knowledge and technical expertise in managing, planning, administering, and coordinating administrative operations for the UCI Specialty Care Associates Medical Group. The incumbent works in collaboration with the UCI Specialty Care Medical Director and assists with advancing the various initiatives of the UCI Specialty Care Physician and APP Workforce. This position will assist in optimal daily physician clinical operations; assist in physician and provider recruitment and onboarding in collaboration with various UCI entities; manage physician and provider schedules; manage payroll and related human resource matters for over 30 Physicians, 6 Nurse Practitioners, with plans for continued growth; annual preparation and financial management of about a $13M budget; assist in the facilitation of outstanding primary care services as measured by metrics of quality of care, patient satisfaction and financial performance; and provide direction, assistance, or support of initiatives regarding UCI strategic goals as they relate to the delivery and growth of primary care services at UCI.

Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of University rules and regulations, processes, protocols and procedures for budget, accounting and fund management, and / or personnel management.
• Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Minimum 7 years' experience providing advanced management/leadership in an academic healthcare or clinical environment, preferably in a higher education institution
• Minimum 3 years' experience in cost accounting and finance administration
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Excellent skill and ability in the management of physician resources, clinical space utilization, and financial resources through the development of physician operational plans and appropriate financial analysis that are clear, concise, logical and appropriate for the audience
• Excellent knowledge of payroll functionality, applicable financial analysis, and other payroll-related functionality
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work collaboratively and establish, interact with, and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, associated UCI Faculty, staff, School of Medicine UCI Health administrative leaders, and support functions and departments
• Demonstrated ability to implement projects and maximize metrics of clinical quality, billing proficiency, clinical coding proficiency, patient satisfaction, and cost of care
• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, Business, Human Resources or related discipline and/or equivalent experience/training
• Advanced skills in short- and long-term strategic planning, analysis, problem solving, and customer service
• Advanced knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques and / or human resources policies and procedures for staff and academic employees
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)and computer-based tools with the ability to develop and successfully utilize various analytic and reporting tools relative to physician utilization, clinical quality metrics, and patient satisfaction
• Advanced ability to use sound judgment and reasoning, actively listen, and think critically
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, Business, Human Resources or related discipline
• Knowledge of EPIC Systems EHR and EPIC reporting functionality

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.