The Healthcare Administrator is a high level and demanding position which will provide the overall administration and leadership to all Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB) Health Clinic, Dental Clinic and Purchased Referred Care (PRC) Services Programs. This position will plan, direct and control issues affecting health care, dental care and purchased referred care services. Areas include, but are not limited to staff relations, medical technology, personnel management, and other related issues. The Health Administrator is responsible for the day to day management operations of all functions of the programs listed above including planning, policy analysis, grant writing, health data analysis, public relations, fiscal issues including cost containment, contract and grant compliance, and special project initiatives.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors Degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Public Administration, or Business Administration required.

• Current or previous State of Michigan Healthcare Level of Function License, with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience of managing a healthcare facility with a business model.

• Thorough understanding of HIS healthcare and clinic management.

• Extensive knowledge of healthcare regulations and medical law.

• Must have AAAHC accreditation experience.

• Proven work experience as a Healthcare Administrator.

• Understanding of medical terminology.

• Experience with administrative and accounting procedures.

• Familiarity with databases and spreadsheets (especially MS-Excel).

• Ability to comprehend the broad scope of clinic programs and their inter-relationships with other tribal, federal, state and local programs.

• Driving Requirement: Must have a valid unrestricted driver license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier.