County of Los Angeles Jobs – ASSISTANT HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR II

Job Description:

Assists in the administration of a County hospital by managing and coordinating the supporting services for the patient care programs of a small area of the hospital.

To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 26 health centers and four hospitals – and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for over 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.2 billion. For additional information regarding DHS

Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County’s 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develops policies and procedures for the effective operation of hospital services in the assigned areas; initiates corrective action if services are not in compliance with established standards.
• Serves as liaison with medical, nursing and support services personnel to develop and effectively implement plans for patient care.
• Meets with division heads regarding handling of operational problems; answers questions and provides information regarding departmental and County procedures and policies.
• Assists in coordinating the operation of the hospital with other divisions of the Department of Health Services, other County departments, and outside agencies.
• Conducts operational studies to recommend adjustments in the organization, staffing, systems and operational procedures.
• Develops and controls the annual budget for the assigned area.
• Investigates and resolves complaints from patients, hospital staff and the general public.
• Develops managerial skills of line managers and supervisors in the hospital policies, procedures and management practices.
• Conducts special investigations and participates on committees considering and developing recommendations for the solution of problems having hospital-wide impact.
• Develops plans for reorganization or decentralization of hospital services; and supervises the implementation of the changes.
• Recommends space allocations for assigned areas and activities; analyzes and approves proposed space remodeling; coordinates implementation of space changes or move.
• Supervise the work of a small administrative or hospital unit as needed.
• Represents the unit administrator in various hospital committees.

Job Requirements:

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Administrative or staff capacity is defined as experience under general supervision of the line or division manager providing program and administrative support by doing research, analysis, and making recommendations to matters such as: utilization of personnel; allocation of funds; workload and workload fluctuations; and program and procedures for accomplishing work objectives.

**Experience at the level of Administrative Assistant II is defined as: analyzes and makes recommendations for the solution of a variety of problems of organizations, budget, systems and procedures, program, facilities planning, general management, and personnel.
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pounds limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting.  Considerable walking may be involved.

Job Details:

Company: County of Los Angeles

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Los Angeles, CA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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