City and County of San Francisco

Hospital Assistant Administrator (#2143)

$66.19-$80.45 Hourly / $11,473.00-$13,945.00 Monthly / $137,670.00-$167,336.00 Yearly


Definition

Under general administrative direction, administers the activities of a number of hospital departments; consults with the Hospital Administrator or Associate Administrator on administrative and operational matters; assists in preparation of annual budgets; prepares periodic reports concerning operational activities and departments; and performs related duties as required.

Distinguishing Features

This classification performs a mid-level line management function in the hospital administrative series with responsibility for directing the activities of three or more hospital departments. It is distinguished from the Hospital Administrative Assistant classification in that the latter is not only entry-level, but also primarily performs staff functions. It is distinguished from the Associate Hospital Administrator, in that this classification has full management responsibility over a major service area of hospital functions such as finance, ambulatory services, clinical services and operations.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

1. Plans, directs and otherwise administers the functions of a number of hospital departments; coordinates these departments with the activities of other hospital departments.

2. Directs preparation of and recommends the budget for the hospital departments under jurisdiction; recommends and approves implementing documents involving budget control, identification, acquisition and utilization of all resources, including personnel, equipment and -supplies, reports, record systems and operating procedures. ~

3. Formulates standards, including defined levels of patient care, for the departments administered; directs and assists department heads in preparing objectives and goals and in implementing resultant plans through programs and operations; evaluates performance against plans and effects necessary changes.

4. Evaluates and recommends changes in policies and programs, utilization of assets and control and information systems; participates in development and execution of plans and programs necessary to meet hospital accreditation standards.

5. May meet and confer with representatives of other departments, agencies and community groups. May direct development and implementation of coordinated hospital systems for control of purchasing, storage and distribution of equipment, stores and supplies.

6. May direct development, establishment and coordination of policies, procedures and systems regarding patient financial and eligibility requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 Requires comprehensive knowledge of principles and current applications of hospital management; knowledge of laws, rules and regulations affecting hospitals.

Requires demonstrated ability and skill in analyzing various administrative problems and exercising discriminating judgment in the analysis and solution of complex administrative problems; and to communicate verbally and in writing.

Experience and Training

Requires a Master’s Degree in public health, hospital administration, business administration, public administration or other health related fields and one year of progressively responsible experience in an administrative capacity in an acute care hospital or a skilled nursing facility; or a baccalaureate degree and three years of progressively responsible experience in an acute care hospital., skilled nursing facility, health agency or health planning organization that includes broad functional . management of departments or three years of experience in a highly specialized field of management applicable to duties applicable to duties assigned to a specific, position; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

CLASS: 2143; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 1/1/1900;