Director - Ambulatory Access

The Director, Ambulatory Access is responsible for the administrative, operational and financial performance of UVA scheduling Pods. This role is the accountable leader for the development and implementation of infrastructure design, systems and workflow processes to facilitate an effective and efficient scheduling process across ambulatory clinics and procedural areas that span a variety of clinical services and service lines within the Health system. This role is also responsible and accountable for improved patient and physician satisfaction specific to access, increased team member engagement amongst access team members and increased clinical revenue. Additional responsibilities include the implementation of access standards and training programs to harmonize the scheduling function and remove unintended variations in the process to ensure the alignment of patient access activities across the Health System.
The Director ensures scheduling service line teams (Pods) meet or exceed performance standards through close collaboration and partnership with service line and other administrative and physician leaders, as well as key support functions, such as Revenue Cycle, HIT, School of Medicine and other stakeholders across the health system for all access-related concerns.

• Plans, organizes, directs and manages, assigned scheduling Pods

• Coordinates the recruitment and orientation of key personnel; develops and motivates employees to optimize talents and meet the overall needs and goals of the organization.

• Ensures effective communication and collaboration with the Director of Patient Friendly Access, Director(s), Ambulatory Services, physician leadership and nursing to ensure goals, operations, and strategic direction are aligned.

• Develops operating and capital budgets for ambulatory access programs. Make recommendations to management areas. Achieves budgetary goals.

• Serves on a number of ad hoc and standing committees.

• Provides effective leadership.

• Models effective communication and collaboration skills / behaviors.

• Takes action to achieve measurable results.

• Supports innovation and organizational change to improve effectiveness.

• Ensures compliance of regulatory and access quality assurance programs with the Medical Center goals.

• Develops talent and coaches peers and others to develop their capabilities.

• Applies knowledge of functional area to effectively manage operations.

• Responsible and accountable for meeting external and/or internal customers’ needs.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Master’s degree required; a combination of relevant experience and education may be considered in lieu of degree requirement.

Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience, to include 4+ years of formal management experience.

Licensure: None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The starting base rate for this role is $91,329.00 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

• Certification and education support

• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.