University of Kentucky

Ambulatory Clinical Operations Dir/UKHC

University of Kentucky$111K — $222K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a relevant field
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in healthcare operations
  • Proven ability to manage physician partnerships
  • Strong background in financial and operational metrics development
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in a clinical environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead multiple clinical practices in partnership with medical and clinical leaders
  • Ensure quality, safety, service, and financial performance across community clinics
  • Oversee human resources and infrastructure operations
  • Develop and implement metrics for operational accountability
  • Manage matrix reporting to support operational effectiveness

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth within a leading healthcare system
  • Engagement in a high-impact leadership role
  • Collaborative work environment with multiple stakeholders
  • Work-life balance with a Monday to Friday schedule and flexible evening/weekend hours
  • Access to resources and development programs within UK HealthCare
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Ambulatory Clinical Operations Dir/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE55599

Working Title
Ambulatory Clinical Operations Dir/UKHC

Department Name
M1500:Ambulatory Services Administration

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
16

Salary Range
$111,634-222,352/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

MA

Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

7 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

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

Shift

Monday through Friday, with evenings and weekends as needed

Job Summary

UK Healthcare is seeking an Ambulatory Clinical Operations Director to provide leadership to multiple clinical practices in partnership with Medical Directors, Clinical Leads and/ or other physician and senior leaders. The Director will be accountable for the quality, safety, service, financial, human resources and infrastructure operations as well as the signature metrics for one or more community clinics at UK HealthCare. Strong experience in healthcare operations, physician partnerships and matrix management/reporting will be integral to success in this position. The Director will need to exhibit leadership skills, as well as demonstrated experience in quantitative analysis, financial and operational metrics development, accountability and delegation.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

none

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

healthcare and/or administration experience; e.g., management, operations, human resources, finance, facilities planning, systems, and/or consulting

Deadline to Apply
09/03/2026

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