Assistant Ambulatory Operations Dir/UKHC at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

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The physical requirements for this position include standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs. and sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods

Monday through Friday. Evenings and weekends as needed.

UK Healthcare is seeking an Assistant Ambulatory Operations Director within Ambulatory leadership and reporting directly to the Ambulatory Director. The Assistant Director is responsible for bringing consistency to the overall operations of the separate clinics and outpatient services.

Operational responsibilities include: enhancement of patient care, oversight for quality, safety, regulations, training, staff competence, data based service excellence, long and short term financial planning and evaluation of clinic and physician practice to ensure continued practice and service delivery.

The Assistant Director will also provide leadership in executing operational programs, policies, and procedures that offer a sustainable culture of valued and engaged staff, clinicians and faculty. Strong experience in healthcare operations, physician partnerships and matrix management/reporting will be integral to success in this position.

The selected candidate will need to exhibit leadership skills, as well as demonstrated experience in quantitative analysis, financial and operational metrics development, accountability and delegation.

Administrative skills to develop and lead a successful team to oversee the day-to-day operations of the clinics• Professional effectiveness as demonstrated by the ability to establish clear and challenging goals, and develop effective, realistic long- and short-range plans• Negotiation and persuasion skills to create collaborative relationships representatives from different departments with diverse missions and needs

Master’s degree preferred OR completed within three years of hire. Must have at least five (5) years of ambulatory management and/or project management experience and demonstrated skill necessary to be responsible for the identification, monitoring and maintenance of departments financial, human, and facility resources.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.