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Job Title
Ambulatory Clinical Operations Dir/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE54064
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 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 hours/week); other hours/schedule as needed.
Job Summary
UK HealthCare is seeking an Ambulatory Clinical Operations Director. 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 / Abilities
This position requires seven to nine years of professional health care experience; e.g., management, operations, human resources, finance, facilities planning, systems, and/or consulting.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Previous work experience in healthcare, healthcare operations, project management, and/or healthcare administration.
Deadline To Apply
04/23/2026
Our University Community
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.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
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.
Ambulatory Clinical Operations Dir/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE54064
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 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 hours/week); other hours/schedule as needed.
Job Summary
UK HealthCare is seeking an Ambulatory Clinical Operations Director. 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 / Abilities
This position requires seven to nine years of professional health care experience; e.g., management, operations, human resources, finance, facilities planning, systems, and/or consulting.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Previous work experience in healthcare, healthcare operations, project management, and/or healthcare administration.
Deadline To Apply
04/23/2026
Our University Community
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.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
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.
Salary : $111,634 - $222,352