Associate Director Level 1

Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position:

Under general supervision, provides assistance in the administration and supervision of activities within a group of services within the health care setting. Responsible for several departments and manages the technical, managerial, ancillary, clerical and support staff of these departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Directs and supervises staff and support departments, coordinates special services and activities of related support and professional service departments.
2. Prepares operating plans and drafts of plans, policies, programs and procedures. Participates in the implementation of improved systems and procedures, monitoring of systems, and in the control and audit of programs.
3. Prepares data for budget preparation, operating and statistical reports, analysis and makes recommendations.
4. Monitors requisitioning of supplies and equipment.

Requisition s materials and supplies for administrative, professional and support service activities.
5. Prepares studies on patient care standards, conducts analysis and prepares recommendations.
6. Attends staff meetings, conferences and consults with Medical and Support Services departments.
7. May represent health care setting administration in relevant functions and programs.
8. Assists in grant proposal writing and in submitting revenue and expenditure reports for special funded programs.
9. Performs other related duties, as directed.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Health Care Administration, Public Health or a related discipline; and four (4) years of experience at a responsible management and administrative level; or
2. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in disciplines, as listed in 1 above; and five (5) years of experience as described in 1 above.

Benefits

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

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