Chief Association Executive plans and directs all policies, objectives, and initiatives for an association, foundation, coalition, or other similar organization. Works with the Board of Directors to ensure all activities support the focus of the organization, including the development, promotion, and operations of the organization. Being a Chief Association Executive may serve as the spokesperson for and represent the association. May preside over board of directors/trustees. Additionally, Chief Association Executive may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a board of directors. Responsible for the development of functional or business unit strategy for the entire organization. Defines corporate vision and strategy establishes company direction and focus. Executes multiple high impact initiatives to achieve overall corporate goals. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
Lexington Regional Health Center
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Effective Date: September 9, 2020
Supervisor: Board of Directors
Department: Administration
FLSA Status: Exempt
Principle duties and responsibilities
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities
1. Knowledge of healthcare systems and hospital operations, individual and group behaviors, budgeting and financial management practices as is typically acquired through the completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a similar program; A Master's degree in a Health Care related field is preferred.
2. Ability to make strategic, operational and administrative decisions in response to emerging conditions and environmental circumstances, knowledge of hospital administrative policies, philosophies and principles, knowledge of customer service philosophies and practices as is typically acquired through five years of progressive management experience in a healthcare leadership role and three years in a senior management healthcare role with broad exposure to all related areas of responsibility.
3. Basic Life Support certification via American Heart Association required within six months of hire.
4. Ability to interpret, communicate and operationalize organizational mission and value concepts to a wide range of organizational and community representatives.
5. Attention to detail up to 75% of the time when preparing materials for the Board of Directors, addressing patient care issues, resolving conflicts, negotiating contracts, recruiting providers, etc.
6. Analytical skills to analyze and interpret hospital's financial performance, monitor and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, etc.
7. Ability to stay current on ongoing health care trends, health care legislation and regulatory standards.
8. Ability to direct, counsel and evaluate employee work and performance.
9. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel, medical staff, voluntary and ancillary departments.
10. Ability to balance and prioritize diverse management and administrative responsibilities.
11. Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and work as a team member.
12. Ability to develop written policies and procedures, memoranda and performance evaluations with measurable behaviors.
13. Advanced communication skills to present pertinent information and create/maintain effective working relationships with numerous audiences, including Board of Directors, medical staff, management personnel, volunteers, employees, patients, community members, etc. Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
14. Ability to make professional and administrative decisions within the framework of the hospital's mission, policies, legal and regulatory requirements.
Working conditions
Management responsibilities
1. Responsible for the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Nursing Officer, Executive Assistant, Executive Director of Human Resources and Physician Liaison, Chief Medical Officer, Executive Directors of Anesthesia, Director of Radiology, Executive Director of Ancillary Services and Clinic Administrator.
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