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9462
HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR, ASSISTANT
Nature of Work
Under administrative direction, performs
professional duties assisting the institution administrator in
such staff functions as planning, coordinating, directing, and
supervising in the following areas of assignment: budget and
accounting; procurement; personnel management; maintenance of
buildings and grounds; and all ancillary services including
supplies, laundry, dietary, housekeeping and printing.
Interprets and applies general policies to specific situations in
the daily operation of the facility. Work is performed under
general supervision of the Administrator and is reviewed through
various conferences, correspondence and reports. Performs
related work as required.
Examples of Work
Coordinates the business management activities with designated
staff in the Department of Health.
Assists in preparation of annual budget documents and
supporting fiscal statements.
Implements policies and procedures as directed by the facility
administrator and represents the administrator as a
spokesperson for the facility.
Serves on committees engaged in planning activities affecting
both long-term and short-term goals of the facility.
May establish and/or modify procedures regarding the daily
operation of the facility.
Negotiates various service contracts associated with the
ancillary services provided by the facility.
Reviews facility operations with the Administrator and advises
on status of the various operations, projects and problems.
Writes reports, conducts surveys and compiles information
concerning the activities of the facility.
Prepares expenditure schedules and budget requests for the
facility.
Addresses civic and professional groups on the services and
operation of the facility and its relation to the
community.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public, business
or hospital administration.
Knowledge of management practices involved in the preparation
of budget documents and personnel actions.
Knowledge of clinical procedures generally used in health
facilities.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting
procedures and methods, purchasing, storekeeping and other
business office functions.
Ability to formulate and initiate plans and procedures, and to
direct their application.
Ability to engage civic, professional and private groups in
public relation activities and to represent the institution
in community activities.
Ability to coordinate, direct and supervise clerical and
professional staff engaged in support services to the
institutions.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or
university.
Experience:
Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid professional experience in business, public or
hospital administration.
Substitution:
Graduate study in hospital administration,
health care administration, public administration or
business administration may substitute for the required
experience on a year-for-year basis.
Established: 8/20/92
Revised: 1/9/96
Effective:
1/9/96