Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC017620 UAMS Contract - General

Summary:

Manages a team of 21 Administrative Assistants, Mon-Fri weekdays, 1 year of manager/supervisory exp req, 5 years of related work exp req, Bachelor's degree (or work exp equiv req)

Oversees administrative functions. Assists with the preparation and maintenance of all section budgets (e.g., annual, grants, contracts). Hires, trains, coordinates and supervises administrative staff. Maintains contract billings, equipment purchases, and contract payments. Works in collaboration with the hospital leaders of surgery services to include: orthopedics, plastics, general, trauma, burn, urology, dermatology, neurosurgery, otolaryngology, cardiovascular surgery, and other procedural related services.

Additional Information:

Manages a team of 21 Administrative Assistants

Mon-Fri weekdays

1 year of manager/supervisory exp req

5 years of related work exp req

Bachelor's degree (or work exp equiv req)

Required Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Experience

Recommended Education:

Required Work Experience:

Related Field - 5 years with 1 year of leadership experience

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Recommended Certifications:

Description

1. Assists surgical service chiefs and all faculties with budget related issues during the fiscal year and prepares for the next fiscal year.

2. Maintains a working knowledge of all active service accounts, oversight of all expenses related to administrative functions of service, educational funds, research funds, discretionary funds.

3. Processes and manages all regular and purchase requests/orders, follows-up on any outstanding invoices or balances.

4. Provides administrative support and coordination services.

5. Responsible for hiring, training, supervising and coordinating other administrative staff within the section including work assignments.

6. Serves as a liaison for the Surgical Service Section with all UAMS and AC departments in addition to daily communications with internal/external physician's offices and vendors.

7. Assists with faculty and fellow recruitment activities as well as coordinates residency rotations and fellowship training programs in coordination with the GME programs at UAMS.

Arkansas Children’s (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.

Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/magnet-recognition) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/awards-and-recognition) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest (https://www.archildrens.org/locations/arkansas-childrens-nw) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

“Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.” Michael – Business Operations Manager

“Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst

“We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator

“Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant

“When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant

Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.