Academic Ambulatory Operations Leader

MU Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 134,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

MU Health Care in Columbia, Missouri seeks a Director of Ambulatory Services to lead the Department of Family & Community Medicine across 11 clinic locations, overseeing 271 FTEs and 230,000 annual visits.

The role focuses on access, quality, patient experience, and financial performance within an academic health system.

Candidates should have ambulatory operations leadership in an academic setting, with strong collaboration with physician leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area.
• Master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seven years of progressively responsible leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily ambulatory clinic operations, including scheduling and front-end processes.
• Leads financial planning, budgeting, and revenue optimization.
• Drives process improvements to improve access and patient experience.
• Partners with faculty and staff to align operations with academic goals.
• Develops KPIs and monitors performance across sites.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

MU Health Care in Columbia, Missouri seeks a Director of Ambulatory Services to lead the Department of Family & Community Medicine across 11 clinic locations, overseeing 271 FTEs and 230,000 annual visits.

The role focuses on access, quality, patient experience, and financial performance within an academic health system.

Candidates should have ambulatory operations leadership in an academic setting, with strong collaboration with physician leadership and stakeholders.