Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm

Why UAB Medicine:

Located in Birmingham, UAB Medicine is one of the top academic medical centers in the United States and Alabama’s largest single-site employer. In addition to providing health care services for more than 1.6 million patients annually, we are committed to educating medical professionals and advancing medical science through research. UAB Medicine is anchored by UAB Hospital, which has been named one of U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, ranked as America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer in 2021 by Forbes magazine, and among the 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, and we received a Top Ten Consumer Choice Award from National Research Corp.

UAB Medicine was recognized as a Magnet-designated organization for the fifth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program® and is only the 21st hospital worldwide to receive this designation five consecutive times. UAB Medicine also was designated a Health Care Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for demonstrating leadership in LGBTQ health care and employment.

We care for you with our comprehensive benefit packages:

1) 100% tuition assistance at UAB
2) Industry-leading health plans
3) Generous paid time off
4) Retirement plan with employer match
5) Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Job Summary:

The Operations Manager helps to ensure successful planning, management and analysis of clinical practice operations, program development, information systems, human resources, and compliance, to optimize the Department’s operational activities. This position functions as the principle advisor to the Executive Administrator and the Vice Chair(s) for Clinical Affairs and Quality on all clinical administrative matters pertaining to the Department. The Operations Manager partners with other senior members in the Department, in the School, in the Health Services Foundation and in the UAB Health System regarding all aspects of clinical and academic program development to ensure timely and fiscally responsible execution. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as HSF policies and procedures.

Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required: Master's degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, or similar field required: minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience in a healthcare setting: or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:

Required: N/A

TRAITS & SKILLS: Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.