Job description
Prestige Health Systems is seeking a seasoned Hospital Administrator to lead day-to-day operations across departments in a fast-paced, patient-centric environment. This executive role drives strategy, financial stewardship, quality and safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance to deliver superior patient care.
As a key member of the executive team, you will partner with clinicians, support services, and IT to optimize processes, improve patient flow, and elevate operational performance across the hospital.
Responsibility
- Provide strategic leadership to hospital operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-centered care daily.
- Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and cost-control initiatives while maintaining service excellence.
- Ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards, HIPAA, CMS regulations, and local/state requirements.
- Lead policy development, standard work procedures, and process improvement initiatives to improve patient flow and outcomes.
- Collaborate with physicians, department heads, and support services to optimize staffing, scheduling, and resource utilization.
- Oversee performance metrics, quality initiatives, risk management, and patient safety programs.
- Drive vendor management, contract negotiation, and IT-enabled solutions (EMR, data analytics) to support operations.
Qualification
- Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field; MBA preferred.
- Minimum 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in hospital administration or healthcare operations.
- Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost containment.
- In-depth knowledge of Joint Commission, HIPAA, CMS, and other healthcare regulations.
- Proven leadership, communication, and change-management skills; ability to influence across levels.
- Experience with EMR systems (Epic, Cerner) and data analytics to drive improvements.
- Track record of improving patient satisfaction, safety, and quality metrics.
- Professional certification such as FACHE is a plus.