Business Manager

Business Manager

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency / trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

General Description of the Job Class

Provide overall administrative management and coordinate of a variety of administrative functions including finance, budget, personnel, space and facilities planning, and policy interpretation.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

• Provide administrative direction and coordination in the formulation, interpretation and administration of current and long range policies, procedures and programs.
• Maintain liaison with all levels of administration, physicians and outside organizations to coordinate business, accomplish directives and to facilitate the resolution of problems.
• Serve as departmental liaison with administrative and professional personnel concerning policies and procedures, personnel administration, grant administration and budgetary preparation and control.
• Coordinate operational activities to ensure adequate manning, space and facilities; coordinate purchasing, maintenance and renovation activities for the department; administer a program of property management and accountability.
• Plan operational budgets by analyzing operating needs, projected revenue and expenses on both a short and long range basis; prepare and manage capital expense budgets as required.
• Determine fiscal requirements, make projections and prepare departmental budgets; monitor, verify and reconcile expenditure of budgeted funds; prepare financial statements reflecting status of programs and activities; ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Direct the compilation of and / or prepare operational and financial reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
• Supervise and coordinate work of designated employees. Direct and coordinate various personnel functions including, but not limited to : hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, transfers and vacation schedules.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

Bachelors degree in business or related field is required.

Experience

Requires four years of related business or administrative experience to acquire competence in applying general personnel practices, accounting and budgeting principles and coordination of major administrative functions. A Masters degree in business or a related field may be substituted for two years of experience.

Degrees, Licensure, and / or Certification

N / A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level

N / A

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