Health Center Administrator - Administration, College of Medicine

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Feb 27, 2026
Health Center Administrator - Administration, College of Medicine Health Center Administrator - Administration, College of Medicine Hiring Department: DOM Administration Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1039721 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: February 28, 2026 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $85,000.00 - 85,000.00 / Annual Salary About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. The Health Center Administrator is responsible for directing, coordinating, and overseeing administrative and clinical support functions for the Department of Medicine's correctional health operations and offsite clinic support services. This role provides comprehensive leadership to Medical Assistants who facilitate onsite and telemedicine clinical services in partnership with the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). The Administrator manages staffing, scheduling, workflow coordination, and daily operational oversight of personnel deployed to IDOC facilities and UIC outpatient sites. This position serves as the central liaison between UIC, IDOC facilities, and clinical providers to ensure timely patient access, operational continuity, and adherence to clinical and administrative standards. Duties & Responsibilities: Leadership, Supervision & Staffing Direct, supervise, and evaluate Medical Assistants (Credentialed/Certified), Medical Assistants, and the Administrative Aide supporting IDOC and UIC offsite operations. Oversee staffing assignments for all correctional-site MAs, ensuring adequate coverage for onsite visits and telemedicine sessions. Manage MA float assignments to UIC offsite clinics, ensuring equitable deployment and continuity of care. Conduct performance evaluations, discipline, onboarding, and ongoing training consistent with departmental policies. Establish in-service training programs to support MA competency, phone triage expectations, IDOC workflows, and clinical support procedures. Clinical Operations & IDOC Coordination Serve as the primary operational liaison between UIC and IDOC sites for patient scheduling, provider coordination, and operational issue resolution. Coordinate patient appointment schedules for onsite clinical visits and telemedicine sessions with physicians and APRNs. Ensure secure, timely, and accurate communication of schedules, rosters, and staffing confirmations to IDOC personnel. Troubleshoot access or operational barriers that affect patient visits, remote provider access, or MA deployment. Maintain knowledge of IDOC procedures and ensure compliance with correctional system requirements. Administrative & Systems Oversight Assist in the preparation of operational plans, budgets, supply needs, and equipment recommendations for correctional health operations. Evaluate and implement systems and procedures to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and patient flow within IDOC and UIC offsite clinics. Monitor and report operational performance metrics (scheduling volume, completion rates, MA deployment, provider utilization). Support policy and protocol development in collaboration with clinical leadership. Communication, Stakeholder Management & Compliance Serve as the central communication conduit between academic providers, civil service medical personnel, IDOC leadership, and UIC program stakeholders. Promote positive working relationships and foster a service-oriented environment across all operational touchpoints. Ensure compliance with UIC and IDOC policies, documentation standards, and safety protocols. Minimum Qualifications Required: Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below: College coursework in business administration, hospital administration, nursing, or a closely related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent: 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months) Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months) 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months) Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months) Work experience in a health care field that included one (1) year (12 months) of supervisory experience. One (1) year (12 months) of work experience as an assistant administrator in a health care facility. Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting correctional health, telemedicine workflows, or secure facility clinical operations. Experience supervising Medical Assistants or clinical support personnel. Experience with Epic or other EHR systems. Experience coordinating multi-site or multi-provider schedules. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse patient populations and operational partners. To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/19169?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. 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