Clinical Operations & Finance Manager, Surgery Dept

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center seeks an experienced HC Services Manager/Assistant Department Director to lead clinical operations and financial management within the Department of Surgery and affiliated UI Health Care clinics.

You will collaborate with leadership to optimize staffing, ensure compliance, and drive service excellence while supporting faculty hiring and patient satisfaction strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven healthcare leadership experience with budget oversight.
• Strong financial acumen and data-driven decision making.
• Experience with staffing models and resource planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Hire staff and supervise clinical and business operations teams.
• Advise on expenses, sponsored projects and clinical operations questions.
• Develop goals, provide feedback, and conduct annual reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement for clinic and OR workflows.
• Participate in faculty and staff hiring with financial input.
• Prepare and monitor operating budgets for multiple accounts.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Data analysis

Budgeting

HR management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Hospital Administration or related field

MBA or Nursing Administration

Tools

None

Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center seeks an experienced HC Services Manager/Assistant Department Director to lead clinical operations and financial management within the Department of Surgery and affiliated UI Health Care clinics.

You will collaborate with leadership to optimize staffing, ensure compliance, and drive service excellence while supporting faculty hiring and patient satisfaction strategies.