ASSISTANT HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR II

Position/Program Information


EXAM NUMBER:
Y8041O

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY

FIRST DAY OF FILING:
January 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM, PT

This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO UPDATE THE SPECIAL REQUIRMENT INFORMATION, APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION AND ADD SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS.

NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.

ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES:
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second-largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers, four acute hospitals, and an expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion.

Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings to supportive housing.

For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov .

THE MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

DEFINITION:
Assists in the administration of a County hospital by managing and coordinating the supporting services for the patient care programs of a moderate sized area of the hospital.

Essential Job Functions

Develops policies and procedures for the effective operation of hospital services in the assigned areas; initiates corrective action if services do not meet established standards.

Serves as liaison with medical, nursing and support services to develop and effectively implement plans for patient care.

Meets with division heads regarding handling of operational problems; answers questions and provides information regarding departmental and County procedures and policies.

Supervises the work of a small administrative or hospital support staff.

Assists in coordinating the operation of the hospital with other divisions of the Department of Health Services, other County departments, and outside agencies.

Conducts operational studies to recommend adjustments in the organization, staffing, systems and procedures.

Develops and controls the annual budget for the assigned area.

Investigates and resolves complaints from patients, hospital staff and the general public.

Develops managerial skills of line managers and supervisors in the hospital policies, procedures and management practices.

Conducts special investigations and participates on committees considering and developing recommendations for the solution of problems having hospital-wide impact.

Develops plans for reorganization or decentralization of hospital services; and supervises the implementation of the changes.

Recommends space allocations for assigned areas and activities; analyzes and approves proposed space remodeling; coordinates implementation of space changes or move.

Represents the unit administrator on various hospital committees.

Serves as Hospital Administration liaison, manages outcomes, and establishes administrative and operation policies and procedures.

Collaborates with other department managers to formulate and execute operational plans related to business operations, resources management, patient services, safety and security.

Interprets and uses data to drive initiatives and manages projects related to program development, performance improvement and strategic planning.

Assures that clinic operational policy and practice is consistent with compliance with licensure, regulatory and accreditation standards.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
One (1) year of administrative experience* in managing and coordinating supporting services for a small patient care program in a health care setting** at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of Assistant Hospital Administrator I*** or higher.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*Administrative experience is defined as - performs work typically in administrative services branch of an organization unit, including responsibility for the development of procedures and participation in policy formulation.

**Healthcare setting includes a hospital, outpatient clinic, psychiatric inpatient and outpatient facility, community health agency, skilled nursing facility, long-term care facility, or hospice where professional services are administered.

***Assistant Hospital Administrator I in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Assists in the administration of a 150 or more licensed bed hospital by managing and coordinating the supporting services for the patient care programs of one unit/department of the hospital.

Note: Please click the following link for a full description of Los Angeles County's Assistant Hospital Administrator I classification specification item #8038.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Additional years of experience in excess of the Selection Requirements.
• A Master's degree in Healthcare Administration or Business Administration from an accredited graduate school.

In order to receive credit for the completion of any type of college degree or course work, you must attach a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing, or via email to the exam analyst at hhocking@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your application online. The document should be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience and desirable qualifications based upon application information, weighted 100%.

CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT on the last day of filing will not be accepted.

Apply online by clicking the green "APPLY" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline on the last day of filing, as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.

Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you met the requirements. Doing so may result in an I NCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED .

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice.

Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add hhocking @dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail.

Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):

The County of Los Angeles affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed person have a Social Security number for record control purposes.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Hilary Hocking, Exam Analyst
213-288-7000
hhocking @dhs.lacounty.gov

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE
(323) 914-6365

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE
800-735-2922

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