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Ema

Chief of Staff

San Francisco, CA · On-site

... Associate Principal at a top-tier consulting firm (McKinsey, BCG, Bain) before stepping into ... Ensure the CEO's time and energy are ruthlessly directed at the highest-leverage decisions.

Ema

Chief of Staff

Bodega Bay, CA · On-site

... Associate Principal at a top-tier consulting firm (McKinsey, BCG, Bain) before stepping into ... Ensure the CEO's time and energy are ruthlessly directed at the highest-leverage decisions.

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What is an associate chief?

Associate Chiefs are senior leaders in an organization who assist the Chief Executive or Chief Officer in overseeing specific departments, programs, or functions. They often act as second-in-command and help implement strategies, manage teams, and ensure smooth operations. The role may vary by industry, but typically involves significant responsibility for leadership, decision-making, and communication between upper management and staff. Associate Chiefs may also step in for the Chief during absences or represent the organization in meetings and events.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an associate chief, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Chief, you need strong leadership abilities, strategic planning skills, and relevant experience in your field, often supported by an advanced degree or professional certification. Familiarity with management software, data analytics tools, and industry-specific systems is typically required. Exceptional communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills help you excel in overseeing teams and driving organizational goals. These competencies are crucial for ensuring effective operations, fostering collaboration, and achieving strategic success within the organization.

How does an associate chief typically balance strategic leadership with day-to-day operational responsibilities?

An Associate Chief often acts as a bridge between executive leadership and department teams, overseeing both long-term initiatives and daily operations. This role requires effective prioritization, as Associate Chiefs must ensure that immediate issues are addressed without losing sight of strategic goals. They frequently collaborate with managers, staff, and external partners to implement policies, resolve challenges, and drive department performance. Successful candidates are adaptable, able to shift between high-level planning and hands-on problem-solving, and skilled at communicating across various levels of the organization.

What is the difference between Associate Chief vs Department Head?

AspectAssociate ChiefDepartment Head
CredentialsTypically requires advanced degrees and relevant certificationsSimilar credentials, often with additional leadership experience
Work EnvironmentSupports senior leadership, involved in strategic planningManages daily operations of a department
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in healthcare, education, government sectorsWidely used across various industries including healthcare and education

The Associate Chief and Department Head roles both require relevant credentials and involve leadership within organizations. The Associate Chief usually supports senior executives and focuses on strategic initiatives, while the Department Head manages daily departmental operations. Both positions are integral to organizational structure but differ mainly in scope and level of responsibility.

What are the most commonly searched types of Chief jobs in California? The most popular types of Chief jobs in California are:
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Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer, Ambulatory Care Services and Executive Director - #1 Hospital i...

Cedars Sinai

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$139K - $183K/yr

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Cedars-Sinai rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 131 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

40th of 1,055 rated hospitals

Job description

The Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer is responsible for oversight and leadership of ambulatory care pharmacy services across the organization to optimize patient and financial outcomes. Key job responsibilities include leading the specialty pharmacy and retail pharmacies, infusion services central medication access, business planning, advancing ambulatory clinical services, employee prescription benefit collaboration, 340b compliance, ambulatory supply chain, ambulatory information technology, teaching program and medical network pharmacy services.  The position collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to achieve positive patient and financial outcomes. The leader develops and maintains subject matter expertise in all areas of responsibility.  

  • Oversee ambulatory care pharmacy services across Cedars-Sinai Health System 
  • Oversees ambulatory and specialty pharmacy services to support positive financial, clinical, quality, safety, and customer service outcomes.
  • Leads pharmacy services for non-oncology infusions 
  • Oversees central medication access for infusions to support timely infusion therapies
  • Explores new ambulatory care business opportunities and develop business plans which generate revenue and/or support evolving reimbursement models.
  • Oversees initiatives to manage employee prescription costs.
  • Advances clinical role of ambulatory care pharmacists to optimize disease outcomes.
  • Ensures effective supply chain management to meet ambulatory patient care needs.
  • Develops and maintains positive relationships with organizational leadership, physicians, nurses, healthcare team members and stakeholders.   Actively participate in medical center and medical staff committees.
  • Ensures effective human resources management including recruitment, training, development, performance management and retention of staff. Supports professional growth of management team and staff.
  • Supports training and education programs including precepting and/or education learners and staff about areas of responsibility.
  • Ensures regulatory compliance and accreditation for areas of responsibility.
  • Oversees pharmacy training and education including post-graduate education training programs. Serves as a preceptor for learners and educates staff about healthcare trends and implications.
  • Partners with other leaders in pharmacy to achieve department and organizational goals and priorities. 
Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 915 licensed beds, 2,993 physicians, 4,700+ nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

EDUCATION:

Doctorate (minimum) - PharmD

Masters (preferred) - Business, Healthcare Management or related

EXPERIENCE:

10 years (minimum) - Progressive experience in pharmacy management

AND

5 years (minimum) - experience implementing new pharmacy programs and services

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