Department Name: M1500:Ambulatory Services Administration
Job Summary:
UK 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.
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education:
MA
Required Related Experience:
7 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification :
None
Preferred Education/Experience:
Previous work experience in healthcare, healthcare operations, project management, and/or healthcare administration.
University Community of Inclusion:
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.
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.
Adjacent to downtown Lexington, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. UK's campus covers more than 814 acres, with more than 30,700 students and 13,500 full-time employees, including nearly 2,400 full-time faculty and librarians.