Ambulatory Clinical Operations Dir/UKHC

Company: University of Kentucky
Location: Lexington
Posted on: March 29, 2025

Job Description:

Working Title: Ambulatory Clinical Operations Director - DentistryDepartment Name: M1500: Ambulatory Services AdministrationWork Location: Lexington, KYGrade Level: 16Salary Range: $111,634-222,352/yearType of Position: StaffPosition Time Status: Full-TimeRequired Education: MARequired License/Registration/Certification: NonePhysical Requirements: The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 25lbs.Shift: Monday - Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00AM - 5:00PM (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed.Job SummaryUK HealthCare is seeking an Ambulatory Clinical Operations Director to lead and oversee multiple Dentistry clinical practices. This position is a key leadership role that works closely with Medical Directors, Clinical Leads, physicians, and senior leaders to ensure the seamless delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care across designated community clinics.The Ambulatory Clinical Operations Director will be responsible for driving success in quality, safety, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency. This includes managing financial performance, human resources, infrastructure, and signature metrics that align with UK HealthCare's strategic goals.The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in healthcare operations, a proven ability to collaborate effectively with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, and expertise in managing within a matrixed organizational structure. Success in this role will require exceptional leadership, quantitative analysis, strategic thinking skills, and a track record of accountability, delegation, and driving results.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/ExperiencePrevious work experience in healthcare, healthcare operations, project management, and/or healthcare administration.Deadline to Apply02/10/2025Our University CommunityWe 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.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.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.Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please indicate your years of paid work experience in a healthcare and/or administrative leadership role.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years, up through 7 years
  • More than 7 years, up through 10 years
  • More than 10 years
  • * Please describe your experience in healthcare and/or administrative leadership, and within operations specifically.
    • * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience in managing clinical operations.
      • None
      • More than 0, up through 3 years
      • More than 3 years, up through 6 years
      • More than 6 years, up through 10 years
      • More than 10 years
      • * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
        • InsideHigherEd.com
        • HigherEdJobs.com
        • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
        • Latinosinhighered.com
        • HospitalCareers.com
        • Indeed.com
        • LinkedIn.com
        • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)
        • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
        • Careerbuilder.com
        • UK Job Fair
        • None of the Above
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