Assistant Administrator, Surgical Specialty Clinics

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center, part of UW Medicine, seeks an Assistant Administrator for Surgical Specialty Clinics to lead ambulatory operations. This includes strategic planning, financial oversight, and cross-department collaboration across chairs, medical directors, and clinic managers.

The role emphasizes developing programs for HR, staff relations, patient access, and throughput, while guiding change strategies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 5+ years leadership experience.
• Successful leadership in hospital, clinic, health system, ambulatory management, or equivalent setting.
• Equivalent experience may substitute for degree requirement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Chairs, Medical Directors, and clinic leaders on planning, contracting, finance, and operations.
• Provide operational guidance across disciplines and clinical sites.
• Develop and implement programs in HR, staff relations, financial reporting, and patient access.
• Identify performance improvements and support change initiatives.
• Lead system-wide committees and coordinate projects to improve processes.
• Develop and implement strategic vision and business plans with UW Medicine leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, Public Health, Nursing, or related field

Job description

Job Description

UW Medicine Ambulatory Care Division has an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Administrator, Surgical Specialty Clinics 100% FTE Days

Department Description

The Ambulatory Care Division strategic and operational goals include but are not limited to enhancing the levels of patient experience, quality improvement, employee development and financial effectiveness.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

The Assistant Administrator, Surgical Specialty Clinics is a member of the leadership team of the UWM Ambulatory Care Division, providing strategic leadership and operational guidance to the ambulatory care division. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of strategies to achieve the strategic and operational goals for the UWM Ambulatory Care Division

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Effectively collaborate with Chairs, Medical Directors, Associate Directors, Clinic Medical Directors, Surgical Chiefs and Clinic Managers, planning and decision support, contracting, finance, and others as necessary
• Works across multiple disciplines, services and care settings providing key administrative leadership and operational guidance to the clinical sites
• Responsible for the development and implementation of programs including human resource management; staff and physician relationships; financial management and reporting; patient access and throughput
• Facilitates identification of performance improvement opportunities and provides support for change strategies
• Lead system-wide level and entity-specific committees. Develop, schedule, and coordinate projects that improve the processes and management of assigned services
• Leads the development and implementation of the strategic vision and associated business plans in partnership with the System clinical, strategic and operational leadership

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, Public Health, Nursing, or related field.
• 5 Years’ experience
• Successful leadership in a hospital, clinic, health system management, or ambulatory environment, or other relevant setting.
• Equivalent experience may substitute for degree requirement

About Harborview Medical Center

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

About Uw Medicine – Where Your Impact Goes Further

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits And Position Details

Pay Range Minimum

$156,000.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum

$216,000.00 annual

Benefits

Other Compensation

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit

Not Applicable

About The UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail].

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.