Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) (S0445)

Chief Administrative Office (CAO)– Western Slope, Colorado

Position Summary: We are seeking a CAO who will be is responsible for 

• Managing the organization’s administrative operations to include but not necessarily limited to: business operations, financial reporting, practice management, and human resources, facilities, risk management and federal grant oversight. 
• Working in a team atmosphere to assist in setting the strategy.
• Assisting in setting standards that pursue organizational excellence. 
• Providing effective leadership for departments and the organization as a whole. 
• A philosophy of continuous process improvement. 
• Accepting all delegated functions as directed by the CEO.
• Reporting to, as directed by the CEO, the Board of Directors.
• Building and implementing foundational processes and procedures to support a sustainable organization that strives for exceptional patient care.

The CAO will:

• Set the departmental vision and direction for attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining a performance-focused culture that connects to the mission, and organizational goals and objectives
• Work with the CEO and executive team to engage internal and external stakeholders to optimize resources
• Demonstrate resiliency and competence
• Be highly engaged in both organizational and departmental strategy, working in close alignment with the CEO, executive leadership, and Board of Directors when indicated

JOB DUTIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

• Works together with the leadership staff to devise strategies, policies, performance plans, and implement systems that support operations
• Manages and supervises the day-to-day operations of various departments to include business and finance, human resources, patient experience functions, clinic practice management standards, administrative operations, and other special project work as needed
• Ensures oversight of quality and continuous process improvement throughout the organization
• Focuses on system development and improvement, communication, and data-informed decision making
• Sets and articulates a patient experience strategy that is aligned with organizational vision and values
• Work to support staff at all levels in ensuring they are meeting their goals and objectives
• Provide support for the development and sustainability of effective community and contractor relationships
• Analyzing reports and formulating improvement plans to ensure departments are aligned with the organizational KPIs and other goals as they may arise