9460
HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR 1
Nature of Work
Under general direction, performs complex administrative work directing the non-medical operations of a state medical facility. Oversees the budgeting, purchasing, billing, personnel and maintenance functions of the facility. Work involves operating the institution within the regulations, policies and guidelines of the department as well as complying with any state, federal, or accreditation agency regulations which concern non-medical functions. The position has a wide latitude of authority to structure and monitor work in the facility. Performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This position is distinguished from the next level by the number of employees and the type of facility. Facilities with fewer than 300 employees in a managed care environment require administration at this level.
Examples of Work
Directs the budgeting, purchasing, personnel, education, security, construction and recreational programs of the facility.
Directs the preparation and justification of the facility budget; develops short- and long-range plans for the facility.
Oversees the work of both professional and non-professional staff.
Compiles and analyzes information and statistics concerning programs of the facility.
Negotiates with supervisors for improvements and additions to the buildings, equipment and physical plant.
Confers with professional staff to assess the needs of medical, psychiatric, or rehabilitation programs.
Advises agency on policy and program changes and trends in institutional care.
Approves the hiring, firing and promotion of facility staff; oversees contract negotiations for services, supplies, and temporary staff.
Participates in and encourages community involvement with the facility; represents the facility before boards, in hearings and in media.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public, business or hospital administration.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern personnel administration.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting.
Knowledge of the health care trends.
Knowledge of utilization studies and health care cost management theories.
Ability to formulate both short-term and long-term plans and to direct their application.
Ability to direct varied resources to effectively achieve goals.
Ability to direct a large staff of professional and non-professional personnel.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications
TRAINING: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.
EXPERIENCE: Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment in business, health services, or hospital administration, two years of which must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity in a public or private medical, psychiatric or correctional facility.
SUBSTITUTION: Graduate training in business administration, public administration, or hospital administration may be substituted for the non-supervisory experience on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES: Possession of a current Nursing Home Administrator license issued by the WV Nursing Home Administrator Licensing Board.
Established: 8/20/92
Revised: 5/20/09
Effective: 5/20/09