Job description
Join Beacon Health Systems as the Director of Hospital Administration, a premier leadership role responsible for guiding the operational excellence and strategic direction of a high-performing hospital in Boston. This opportunity demands a seasoned healthcare executive who can drive patient-centered outcomes, financial stewardship, and regulatory compliance across all hospital services.
In this role, you will partner with clinical leaders to design efficient patient journeys, optimize staffing and facility resources, and advance a culture of safety, quality, and service excellence. You will shape the annual operating plan, oversee the revenue cycle, and ensure alignment with board and system-wide objectives.
Beacon Health Systems offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative, innovative work environment focused on improving the lives of patients and communities.
Responsibility
- Provide strategic leadership over hospital operations, patient flow, staffing, and resource allocation to support timely, safe, and high-quality care.
- Develop and manage annual operating budgets, cost-control initiatives, and revenue cycle optimization to maximize financial performance.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid requirements, and JCAHO/CMS accreditation standards through audit readiness and governance oversight.
- Oversee facilities management, safety programs, capital planning, and environmental health/safety initiatives.
- Lead quality improvement, patient safety, and experience initiatives with multidisciplinary teams and data-driven methodologies.
- Collaborate with medical leadership to align clinical services with organizational strategy and community needs.
- Implement performance dashboards, analytics, and continuous improvement programs to drive accountability and transparency.
- Develop talent pipelines, succession planning, and leadership development; manage vendor contracts and strategic partnerships.
Qualification
- Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field; MBA preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of hospital operations or health system administration experience; 3+ years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record in budgeting, financial management, and revenue-cycle optimization.
- Deep knowledge of healthcare regulations (HIPAA, CMS/Medicare, Medicaid) and accreditation processes (JCAHO/CMS).
- Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and change-management skills.
- Experience with EMR/EHR systems and data analytics; proficiency in BI tools is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.
- Location flexibility to operate in the Boston area; willingness to travel as needed.