Director, Department Operations & Ambulatory Surgery

Job Title

Director, Department Operations & Ambulatory Surgery

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Oral Surgery

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Dallas, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

A part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas was founded in 1905 and is a nationally recognized center for oral health sciences education, research, specialized patient care and continuing dental education. As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. 

 

What we want

The College of Dentistry is looking for a Director, Department Operations & Ambulatory Surgery to serve in the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.  We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

What you need to know

Proposed Salary: Commensurate based on selected candidates qualifications.

Work Schedule/Location: Located in Dallas, TX, this an on-site role with a typical schedule of Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials.  These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10 years of progressively responsible healthcare management experience to include a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience within a surgical department, ASC, or complex academic medical setting.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical operations management and multi-source budget administration (including clinical, educational, and research funds).
• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA) or Business Administration (MBA).
• Certified Administrator Surgery Center (CASC) credential.
• Direct experience leading a surgical facility through initial design, state licensure, and accreditation processes.
• Working knowledge of medical and dental billing compliance, RVU-based compensation models, research grant administration, and GME funding structures.
  
  
  

Responsibilities

Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) & Clinical Operations

• Directs the physical development, procurement, and regulatory planning for the departmental ASC.
• Secures and maintains necessary regulatory approvals, including AAAHC or Joint Commission accreditation, Medicare certification, and Texas DSHS licensure.
• Oversees daily clinical operations, patient flow, and quality assurance programs within the outpatient facility.
• Manages clinical supply chain operations, including vendor contract negotiation and inventory control for implants, hardware, and biologicals.
• Coordinates clinical staffing models, including administration of the anesthesia service line and related staffing agreements.
  
  
  

Executive Administration & Hospital Relations

• Acts as the primary executive proxy for the Department Head, executing high-level strategic initiatives, overseeing communications and managing day-to-day administrative executive tasks.
• Serves as the primary administrative liaison between the department and the Dean's administration, ensuring that programs, activities, and services comply with University, State, and Federal regulations.
• Partners with the Assistant Dean of Finance office to develop and manage the department’s annual operating budgets, encompassing state educational funds, clinical revenue, hospital contracts, and research grant portfolios.
• Manages the financial and operational aspects of affiliation agreements with partner hospitals, including trauma call coverage schedules and stipends.
  
  
  

Faculty Affairs & Academic Integration

• Collaborates with the Department Head to cultivate an environment conducive to faculty growth, tracking academic and clinical productivity to support the tenure and promotion review process.
• Oversee the administrative and financial management of departmental research, ensuring compliance with grant funding guidelines and optimizing resource allocation for principal investigators.
• Collaborate with the Residency Program Manager to support the administrative functions of the department's residency and fellowship programs.
  
  
  

Financial Strategy & Revenue Cycle Collaboration

• Works in a matrixed capacity with the Director of Revenue Cycle to ensure clinical operations align with university financial protocols.
• Reviews the financial components of the professional services line
  
  
  

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays  
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month 
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas  
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time 
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more  
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee 
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees 
  
  
  

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.