Chief Administrative Officer Obgyn

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.

Position Title: Chief Administrative Officer

Department: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Directly Reports To: Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chief Operating Officer at BIDMC, and HMFP Leadership

FLSA Status: Exempt

Date Prepared: May 2023

Expectations for All Employees: Supports the organization’s mission, vision and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, personalization, commitment to our community, and accountability and ownership.

Expectations for All Managers: As a member of the organization’s management team, performance includes demonstration of the following accountabilities: leadership, communication, mentoring, empowerment, and resource management.

Position Summary:

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) has a matrix reporting relationship to the Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN), Chief Operating Officer (COO) at BIDMC and HFMP leadership. The structure is designed around team-oriented, cooperative relationships where common goals are shared. It facilitates the sharing of information and timely decision-making in a rapidly changing environment. The CAO has accountability for formulating the strategic, operational, and budgetary plans for all aspects of the academic physician practice through Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) and is responsible for the management and oversight of assigned clinical areas, and all activities related to the interface with BIDMC hospital programs and issues.

Responsible for the development, oversight and management of all operational functions within the Department, including credentialing, HMFP employed physicians, BIDMC clinical staff, department finances, Harvard Medical School financial relationships, residency and medical student programming.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of this position.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.

Incumbents within this position may be required to assist or find appropriate assistance to make accommodations for disabled individuals in order to ensure access to the Medical Center’s service (may include visitors, patients, employees, or others).