Assistant Administrator, Patient Care

Location: Little Rock

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Closing Date

11/08/2026

Type of Position

Clinical Staff - Clinical Support

Job Type

Regular

Work Shift

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)

Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS

Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Merchant Discounts

Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department

COM | Peds CORE Practice Management

Department's Website

Summary of Job Duties

The Assistant Administrator for Patient Care serves as an integral member of the Arkansas Children’s Triad Leadership team, partnering closely with Section/Service Chiefs and Arkansas Children’s leadership to advance the shared missions of UAMS and Arkansas Children’s.

This is a highly collaborative leadership role for someone who enjoys bringing people, operations, strategy, and data together to improve how care is delivered. The Assistant Administrator helps establish strategic direction for assigned sections while supporting patient- and family-centered care, research, education, and operational initiatives.

About the Role

In this role, you will oversee key administrative, financial, and operational functions for assigned sections while serving as a primary connection to centralized UAMS resources, including Human Resources, Payroll, IT, Facilities, Research Administration, and General Counsel.

You will work closely with clinical and administrative leaders to strengthen provider operations, maximize patient access and provider productivity, support workforce planning and recruitment, and ensure teams have the information and resources needed to succeed.

This position is perfect for someone who is

A collaborative and strategic leader who can see the big picture while still managing the details. You’ll thrive in this role if you’re comfortable working across multiple teams, using data to inform decisions, solving complex operational challenges, building strong relationships with providers and leaders, and balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Why This Role?

This position offers an opportunity to make an impact beyond day-to-day administration. You’ll work alongside clinical and operational leaders to influence provider strategy, workforce planning, patient access, financial performance, and the overall effectiveness of patient care operations—all while supporting the missions of UAMS and Arkansas Children’s.

Bachelor's degree in business administration, healthcare administration, finance, accounting or related field plus ten (10) years of management experience with progressive responsibilitiy, including supervisory experience required.