Assistant Director of Operations, OBGYN

Tal Healthcare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative team

Job summary

Tal Healthcare is seeking an Assistant Director of Operations for its Obstetrics & Gynecology department in New York. This leadership role oversees operational performance across multiple OB/GYN practice sites, standardizing workflows and improving patient access in a dynamic, multi-site environment.

The role requires strong leadership, analytical and communication skills, with 4–6 years in healthcare operations and at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field (required).
• Master’s degree (MHA, MBA, MPH, or equivalent) preferred.
• 4–6 years of healthcare operations experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role (required).
• Union experience required.
• Experience in an academic medical center or large health system preferred.
• Background in OB/GYN, Women’s Health, or related specialty preferred.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work across complex organizational structures and foster teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight across all OB/GYN practice sites, ensuring consistent policies, workflows, and service standards.
• Lead development and refinement of clinical and administrative workflows, conducting site visits and assessments to identify and address gaps.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive department-wide operations playbook and SOPs.
• Oversee scheduling and registration processes to meet access and patient flow targets.
• Collaborate with HR to assess staffing needs, lead recruitment, onboarding, and performance management, and promote a culture of accountability and teamwork.
• Drive performance monitoring through KPIs and dashboards, leading root cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Partner with Quality & Patient Safety teams to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Lead or participate in strategic initiatives, representing the department at institutional forums.
• Manage relationships with internal partners including Facilities, IT, and Compliance.
• Contribute to budget development, cost-saving initiatives, and resource utilization to ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Lead a staff of 80.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Our client, a prominent academic medical center known for its commitment to excellence in healthcare and medical education, is hiring an Assistant Director of Operations within the Obstetrics & Gynecology department. This leadership position offers an opportunity to oversee operational performance across multiple OB/GYN practice sites, ensuring efficiency, quality, and patient-centered care. The role involves collaborating with clinical and administrative teams to standardize workflows, optimize patient access, and foster a high-performance culture within a dynamic, multi-site environment. The Assistant Director will play a pivotal role in strategic planning, staffing, performance management, and resource stewardship to advance the department’s mission of providing exceptional obstetric and gynecologic care.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight across all OB/GYN practice sites, ensuring consistent policies, workflows, and service standards.
• Lead development and refinement of clinical and administrative workflows, conducting site visits and assessments to identify and address gaps.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive department-wide operations playbook and SOPs.
• Oversee scheduling and registration processes to meet access and patient flow targets.
• Collaborate with HR to assess staffing needs, lead recruitment, onboarding, and performance management, and promote a culture of accountability and teamwork.
• Drive performance monitoring through KPIs and dashboards, leading root cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Partner with Quality & Patient Safety teams to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Lead or participate in strategic initiatives, representing the department at institutional forums.
• Manage relationships with internal partners including Facilities, IT, and Compliance.
• Contribute to budget development, cost-saving initiatives, and resource utilization to ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Lead a staff of 80.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field (required).
• Master’s degree (MHA, MBA, MPH, or equivalent) preferred.
• 4–6 years of healthcare operations experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role (required).
• Union experience required.
• Experience in an academic medical center or large health system (preferred).
• Background or experience in OB/GYN, Women’s Health, or related specialty (preferred).
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work across complex organizational structures and foster teamwork.

Some Of The Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a vital department in a renowned medical center.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.
• Involvement in innovative projects and strategic growth initiatives.
• Engaged and collaborative multi-disciplinary team.

Salary

The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.