JOB DETAILS

Department Administrator I

CompanyEastern Virginia Medical School
LocationNorfolk
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 11, 2026
About The Company
EVMS Department of Medicine
About the Role

Overview

The Department of Family and Community Medicine is seeking a Department Administrator I. This position is directly responsible for the management and administration of daily clinical, business, and day-to-day operation activities for the Department Family Medicine, maintains primary responsibility related to clinical workflow optimization, practice management, and day-to-day ambulatory operations, and works with Chair & Administrator II on clinical, business and strategic planning to include new business Development initiatives.

Responsibilities

Operational Responsibilities

  • Management and oversight of all daily, clinical and business functions of the department to include evaluating office procedures and devising ways to improve efficiency of workflow and productivity
  • Ensure development and implementation of policies and procedures governing aspects of departmental administration and IT
  • Provide contract management support for the department
  • Monitor clinical productivity and billing; track monthly statistics and investigate anomalies
  • Meet regularly with Administrator II to keep up to date on issues within the department
  • Meet regularly with division directors and practice managers to review clinical and program issues related to their division
  • Work cohesively with Administrator II, practice managers,and division directors on problem identification and resolution with respect to the systems, processes, procedures, staffing,and any other related functionas needed
  • Assist in faculty recruitment and appointment
  • Perform other operational duties as assigned

Personnel Responsibilities

  • Supervise departmental administrative and IT staff
  • Determine, in conjunction with the Administrator II and respective division directors and practice managers, support staff requirements for the practice(s)
  • In conjunction with Administrator II, review and approve all matters relating to departmental human resources (recruit ment, transfers, promot ions, terminations, etc.)
  • Administer the recruitment, selection, assignment, and training of administrative and IT support staff
  • Maintain TAS System and employee personnel files
  • Evaluate all personnel for whom there is a direct responsibility
  • Monitor adherence to standards set in dress, conduct, attitude, and performance and corrects deviations
  • Perform other personnel duties as assigned

Financial Responsibilities

  • Works with Administrator II on budget monitoring and operational drivers of performance
  • Under the direction of the Administrator II, coordinate/facilitate department staff compensation
  • Works with Administrator II and EVMS/EVMSMG in the review of leases, contracts, facilities maintenance activities, equipment procurement and related endeavors
  • Responsible for department al procurement activity to include oversight/management of school issued credit card use and OneSource procurement system use
  • Oversee petty cash system if needed
  • Perform other financial duties as assigned

 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in related field required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 4 years of progressively more responsible positions with experience including ambulatory/clinical leadership

Location : Location

US-VA-Norfolk
Key Skills
Clinical workflow optimizationPractice managementStrategic planningContract managementBudget monitoringPersonnel managementStaff recruitmentIT administrationBilling oversightPolicy developmentProcurement managementOperations managementPerformance evaluationFinancial reportingProcess improvement
Categories
HealthcareManagement & LeadershipAdministrativeFinance & AccountingHuman Resources
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Department Administrator I manages daily clinical and business operations, including workflow optimization, practice management, and strategic planning. They also oversee personnel administration, IT support, and financial activities such as budget monitoring and procurement.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
23
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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