Administrator Ii (Bhddh)

Class Definition

Illustrative Examples of Work Performed

• Within a Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) area designated as a medium–sized organizational component, to have the assigned responsibility for assisting in the overall administration of the planning, development and implementation of operational functions; or to have the assigned responsibility for assisting in the overall administration of a BHDDH program of substantially comparable complexity.
• To apply innovative and emerging methods, technologies and management practices to the operation of the organization and/or program.
• To coordinate or conduct analyses of specific programs, services, resources and costs and benefits to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the program.
• To assist in the development of short and long terms goals and objectives, management plans and operating plans and to oversee their implementation and evaluation.
• To assist in achieving fiscal integrity and accountability within the program area.
• To assist in the development of operating and capital budget plans, proposals and requests, as required.
• To periodically consult and confer with intra and interagency representatives to assess and recommend changes in programs, services, goals and objectives as required.
• To assure that programs and services conform with federal, state and other regulations and requirements and with the overall mission and goals of the department.
• To encourage professional and staff development activities within the program or services area.
• To provide knowledgeable opinion, consultation and advice, as required.
• To serve as an effective member of the department, agency and program leadership team.
• To coordinate or assist in coordination of programs and services with other BHDDH agencies, other state departments and agencies, municipal, federal and private agencies and parties, as required.
• To provide effective and informative reports; to prepare communications and communicate regularly with departmental and program staff, and with others as required.
• To represent the department in a variety of roles and settings, as required.
• To develop or assist in developing and maintaining appropriate and adequate information systems and to produce reports as needed.
• To meet and conform to the requirements of an operational set of performance specifications.
• To do related work as required.

Required Qualifications for Appointment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the operations of the program or services area and the ability to utilize this knowledge in promoting effective and efficient programs and services; a thorough knowledge of trends and best practices in the program or services area and the ability to apply this knowledge to planning, coordinating, administering and evaluating the program; a working knowledge of the principles and practices employed in the administration of public health care programs and services; a working knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures; the ability to lead, supervise, direct, assign and evaluate the work of subordinates the ability to provide leadership and coordination; the ability to serve as and effective member of an administrative team; the ability to communicate effectively; the ability to meet and conform to the requirements of an operational set of performance specifications; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Management, Health Administration, or in the specifically assigned area of organizational or program responsibility, supplemented by advanced training or education in a relevant field; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a management capacity (line/direct service or staff support) in a health care environment.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Supplemental Information

• Create and validate record keeping processes for various departments.
• Develop and maintain a database system for the hospital and compliance with various regulatory agencies.
• Report quality metrics to all required external entities, including federal, state, and private.
• Evaluate and preprocess raw information.
• Review data & identify discrepancies and patterns.
• Present and explain information to various disciplines utilizing data visualization software programs.
• Collaborate with management and internal teams to implement innovative ideas to redefine, measure and improve quality.
• Identify new systems and processes to improve quality and make ESH healthcare more efficient.
• Evaluate ESH’s performance with other leading health systems.

Pre-Employment Requirements for all candidates to receive a position at ESH or RISPH is the proof of immunity against: