Overview

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our IU Health Medical Group leadership team in the role of Vice Chair of Clinical and Academic Administration for the Department of Medicine. 

Reporting to the Indianapolis Metro IU Health Medical Group Chief Practice Officer, the IU Executive Associate Dean for Finance and Administration, and a dotted line to the Department Chair, the Vice Chair of Clinical and Academic Administration for the Department of Medicine is responsible for directing and managing the administrative, fiscal, research, education and clinical operations of the department in support of advancing the IU School of Medicine (IUSoM) and IU Health Physicians education, clinical service and research missions. The Vice Chair provides significant input into the formulation of department and clinical policies and procedures based upon a demonstrated understanding of the department's function and role. In dyad partnership with the Chair, the Vice Chair develops and implements strategic plans and initiatives for the Department. Working in concert with the Department Chair, the Vice Chair of Clinical and Academic Administration must align the department's goals with the School of Medicine, Indiana University, IU Health and IU Health Medical Group Metro Region goals by establishing systems to ensure alignment. 

Additional responsibilities include: 

• Implementing policies and procedures for IUH Metro Medical Group, IUSoM, and Indiana University.
• Preparing and analyzing budgets and financial reports.
• Administering personnel policies and procedures.
• Designing and implementing administrative systems.
• Assuming a leadership role in quality improvement activities.
• Acquiring, maintaining, and managing the inventory of departmental equipment and supplies.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Overseeing IT security and managing space allocation, maintenance, and renovation of the department's physical environment.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Vice President, Chief Practice Officer

Direct reports: Various Indiana University Academic Staff

Key stakeholders: Chair, Vice Chairs, Metro Medical Group Executive Team, School of Medicine Executive Team, Department Leaders

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be selected from a diverse pool and will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Administration, Business Administration or a related area is required. 
• Master's degree in Business Administration or Master's degree in Health Administration strongly preferred. 
• Requires 5-8 years of progressively responsible experience in financial and clinical group practice administration. 
• Requires 7-10 years of relevant experience. 
• Requires knowledge and experience in finance; operations; strategic planning and community relations, preferably in an academic health system. 
• Requires well-developed administrative and management skills including demonstrated knowledge of group practice management. 
• Requires knowledge of State and Federal regulatory agency guidelines. 
• Requires knowledge and commitment to service excellence and a patient-centered focus. 
• MS Office including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, computer skills and database knowledge highly desired.
• Requires a broad range of skills and the exercise of considerable judgment and initiative. 

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our diverse organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care.  IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana. 

Indiana University Health values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.