Business Manager / Business Administrator, COM, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's doctors are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is seeking a Business Administrator or Business Manager to join the business administrative team. Candidates will utilize critical decision-making skills, excellent communication and relationship building skills, superior organizational skills and business application technical skills to support divisions within the department. Qualified candidates will use these skills to support the financial and business operations with accurate forecasting, agile response to business trends and using data to drive decisions. Responsibilities include day-to-day administration of specialized activities and reporting to management, provide recommendations and advice to management or other groups on process related topics, and conduct or carry out work procedures and activities in accordance with local, state, federal, and university regulations.

Essential Functions

• Manage the financial and operational activities of specialized areas within the department including budgeting, profit and loss statements, variance reporting and contracting.
• Assist in clinical operations of the health system by partnering with the clinical operations team.
• Direct personnel functions for operating unit(s) to include management of an administrative team and all functions, such as, payroll, evaluations and day-to-day supervision.
• Participate in monitoring grants, clinical trials and contracts which will include budgeting and financial oversight. 
• Participate in operational and performance improvement committees as assigned.
• Facilitate monthly provider compensation preparation and effort reporting.
• Interact with health system, college of medicine, and physician group to ensure tripartite mission of education, research and patient services are successful.
• Determine purchasing priorities and make recommendations for major capital expenditures.
• Serve as member of the business team including cross coverage of all departmental financial, operational and administrative needs.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Minimum Requirements

Business Manager:

Required Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field.
Seven (7) years of relevant education, experience and/or other specialized training can fulfill minimum education and experience requirements.
Required Experience
Three (3) years of financial and administrative experience.

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Business Administrator:

Required Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field.
Seven (7) years of relevant education, experience and/or other specialized training can fulfill minimum education and experience requirements.
Required Experience
Three (3) years of financial and administrative experience, including one (1) year of previous supervisory experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

Technical skill proficiency in excel, Power BI, Word, Adobe, and Outlook.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment