Job Description

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer to lead operational excellence at their Seattle medical center. This pivotal role involves collaborating with senior leaders to drive strategic initiatives, enhance patient care, and ensure financial performance. The ideal candidate will possess extensive healthcare leadership experience, a Master's degree, and a passion for improving healthcare delivery. Join a dynamic team committed to making a difference in the community while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment. 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching Life insurance Disability insurance Paid parental leave Vacation and holiday time off Qualifications 5+ years of senior leadership experience in healthcare. Master's degree in relevant field required. Responsibilities Oversee daily operations and strategic planning for the medical center. Engage with stakeholders to improve healthcare delivery. Skills Leadership Strategic Planning Budget Management Stakeholder Engagement Healthcare Operations Communication Skills Problem Solving Team Building Education Master's Degree in Health Administration Business Administration Description Reporting to the President and CEO of Swedish Health Services, the Chief Administrative Officer – Swedish Medical Center provides leadership, direction, planning, and oversight of operational matters for Swedish Medical Center (SMC) in Seattle, Washington. Under the general direction of the President and CEO of Swedish Health Services, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is the key leader of the SMC organization in partnership with the SMC Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and SMC Chief Nursing Officer to implement SMC's strategic plan and daily operations. The CAO provides high level administrative oversight of SMC's daily operations including: Monitor, assess and enhance operational processes to achieve key hospital objectives and metrics Leads initiatives that improve resource management, quality of care, safety, and overall stakeholder satisfaction Responsible for SMC's overall operating budget performance, staff productivity/efficiency, key contracts, and operational accountability for select service lines. Establish and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders including physicians, hospital administration, Regional Leadership Team (RLT) members, hospital administrators, community board members, government officials, region councils, and other key individuals, groups, or organizations required to foster a strong leadership team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Mission and Values: Role models and leads the Mission, Core Values, and Providence Promise daily through language and action Regulatory and accreditation : Serves as the executive lead, collaborating with the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Nursing Officer, when engaging in regulatory or governing organization site surveys Results-Based Leadership: Drives high standards for individual, team, and organizational accomplishment; tenaciously works to meet or exceed challenging goals; derives satisfaction from goal achievement and continuous improvement for clinical, operational and financial metrics Caregiver and Provider Engagement: Engage, empower, and partner with caregivers, leaders, and providers to support their job satisfaction, quality, safety, innovation and engagement in PAMC's delivery of care Business Acumen: Manages the budget and engages in the budgeting process for the hospital demonstrating a keen understanding of basic business operations and the organizational levers that drive profitable growth; draws from personal experience to quickly evaluate business plans and processes to identify data or recommendations that need further investigation Cultivating Clinical and Business Partnerships: Initiates and maintains strategic relationships with stakeholders inside and outside the health system to advance clinical, operational and strategic goals Driving Execution: Translates strategic priorities into operational reality; aligns communication, accountabilities, resource capabilities, internal processes, and ongoing measurement systems to ensure that strategic priorities yield measurable and sustainable results. Making Healthcare Operations Decisions: Secures and compares information from multiple sources to identify operations and business issues; commits to an action after weighing alternative solutions against important decision criteria Building Healthcare Talent: Establishes systems and processes, in collaboration with executive leaders to attract, develop, engage, and retain talented employees; creates a work environment where people can realize their full potential thus allowing the organization to meet current and future clinical, operations, and other business challenges Coaching and Developing Others: Provides feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; plans and supports the development of individual skills and abilities Compelling Communication: Clearly and succinctly conveys information and ideas to individuals and groups; communicates in a focused and compelling way that captures and hold others' attention Empowerment/Delegation: Shares authority and responsibilities with others to move decision making and accountability downward through the organization , empowering individuals and caregivers to stretch their capabilities and accomplish the collective hospital priorities. Influence: Creates and executes influence strategies that persuade key stakeholders to take action that will advance shared interests in the arena of clinical, financial, operational and strategic goals Leading Change: Identifies and drives organizational and cultural changes needed to adapt strategically to changing market demands, technology, and internal initiatives; catalyzes new approaches to improve results by transforming organizational culture, systems or products/services. Seizing Market Opportunities: Uses one's understanding of key market drivers to create and seize business and patient service opportunities, expand into new markets, and launch innovative patient services. Setting Healthcare Strategy: Establishes and commits to a long-term business direction, in partnership with the executive team, after considering clinical and financial data, resources, market drivers, and organizational values; anticipates and responds to shifts within the market, technology or policy environment that influence the delivery, management and financing of healthcare. Executive Disposition: Demonstrates a poised, credible, and confident demeanor that reassures others and commands respect; conveys an image that is consistent with the organization's Mission and Values

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree in Health Administration, Hospital Administration, Business Administration, Healthcare or related field 5 years of significant senior level leadership experience in a health care delivery organization 7 years of progressively responsible leadership positions in health care field 5 years of Administration in an acute care hospital or medical center Broad knowledge and understanding of trends and changes taking place in health care and the implications of those changes Record of forming, implementing and executing strategic plan for an organization focused on growth Knowledge of working within integrated health systems and a track record of successful relationships with the integration of employed and private physicians Knowledge with managing the day to day financial operations of multiple location delivery systems Ability to lead complex organizations through a transition process Problem-solver who involves others in key decisions but assures timely decisions Ability to educate others about the process of change and the necessity of change Ability to establish relationships with diverse groups, strong communication, and good listening skills Ability to articulate and demonstrate the Mission, Vision, and Core Values to employees, physicians, and other providers and groups Understanding of local integrated delivery systems and of a large, multi-site health system Ability to work on a team Ability to focus on and energize a group in pursuit of present and future goals Exhibits the ability to integrate thought, values, and action in seizing opportunity and taking calculated risks to attain superior performance and outcomes Ability to develop and manage diverse and effective teams to achieve results Ability to ensure that continuous improvement occurs on the team and within the organization Demonstrates personal and interpersonal qualities that engender confidence, trust, credibility, and a positive regard by others as someone who is reliable Personal values consistent with those of Providence Health and Services Comfortable administering in a Catholic sponsored organization. About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits. Requsition ID: 362369 Company: Swedish Jobs Job Category: General Operations Job Function: Operations Job Schedule: Full time Job Shift: Day Career Track: Leadership Department: 3901 SFH ADMINISTRATION Address: WA Seattle 747 Broadway Work Location: Swedish First Hill 747 Broadway-Seattle Workplace Type: Hybrid Pay Range: $121.81 - $227.38 The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Get your free, confidential resume review. or drag and drop a PDF, DOC, DOCX, ODT, or PAGES file up to 5MB. What is the biggest challenge in your job search? I don’t find enough opportunities that suit me. I often don’t receive a reply after my application. Only for registered members Seattle Hybrid USD 28 days ago Everything you need to land your dream job without the hard work! Get unlimited access to our entire archive of expert job-seeker content – because you deserve endless opportunities, interviews, and offers! JobLeaders have been hired by Try Jobleads and get a free confidential resume review See how JobLeads helped real job seekers land their dream roles – with expert recruiters, AI-powered resumes, and smarter job matches! #J-18808-Ljbffr Providence Swedish Medical Center

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