DIRECTOR of SURGICAL ACCESS and OPTIMIZATION

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center seeks a Director of Surgical Access and Optimization to lead enterprise-wide strategies for improving surgical access, capacity, throughput, and operational performance.

You will partner with clinicians and executives to drive service expansion, optimize resources, and improve financial performance across ambulatory clinics and perioperative services. This role emphasizes data-driven leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Masters in Healthcare Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), Public Health (MPH), Nursing, or a related field.
• Seven years of progressively responsible leadership experience in healthcare operations, healthcare finance, business operations, performance improvement, consulting, or project management.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience using operational and financial data to drive organizational decision-making.
• Experience developing business cases, budgets, financial analyses, or operational performance metrics.
• Experience working collaboratively with physicians and administrative leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide strategies to improve surgical access, capacity, throughput, and operational performance across ambulatory clinics, perioperative services, and hospital-based surgical programs.
• Direct a portfolio of strategic initiatives that advance surgical growth, optimize resource utilization, improve patient access, and enhance financial performance.
• Partner with physician, nursing, operational, and executive leaders to identify and implement opportunities for service expansion, market growth, and operational excellence.
• Oversee surgical scheduling operations and standardization efforts to ensure efficient, patient-centered workflows and optimal utilization of clinic and operating room capacity.
• Develop and execute strategies that improve patient progression through the surgical continuum, from referral and consultation through surgery and recovery.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership by translating operational, financial, and performance data into actionable recommendations and measurable results.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Operational performance

Education

Master’s in Healthcare Administration (MHA)

MBA

MPH (Public Health)

Nursing

Job description

Job DescriptionHarborview Medical Center’s Ambulatory Surgical Division has an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Surgical Access and Optimization.WORK SCHEDULE100% FTEDaysPRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESLead enterprise-wide strategies to improve surgical access, capacity, throughput, and operational performance across ambulatory clinics, perioperative services, and hospital-based surgical programsDirect a portfolio of strategic initiatives that advance surgical growth, optimize resource utilization, improve patient access, and enhance financial performancePartner with physician, nursing, operational, and executive leaders to identify and implement opportunities for service expansion, market growth, and operational excellenceOversee surgical scheduling operations and standardization efforts to ensure efficient, patient-centered workflows and optimal utilization of clinic and operating room capacityDevelop and execute strategies that improve patient progression through the surgical continuum, from referral and consultation through surgery and recoveryServe as a strategic advisor to executive leadership by translating operational, financial, and performance data into actionable recommendations and measurable resultsProvide oversight of ambulatory business operations, including budgeting, financial performance, labor productivity, revenue cycle monitoring, and operational analyticsLead initiatives to improve revenue integrity, reimbursement, charge capture, denial prevention, and overall contribution margin while maintaining quality and accessDirect the development and use of performance dashboards, predictive analytics, and financial models to support data-driven decision-making and long-term capacity planningFoster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement by leading cross-functional teams and enterprise performance improvement effortsREQUIREMENTSMasters in Healthcare Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), Public Health (MPH), Nursing, or a related fieldSeven years of progressively responsible leadership experience in healthcare operations, healthcare finance, business operations, performance improvement, consulting, or project management.Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.Experience using operational and financial data to drive organizational decision-making.Experience developing business cases, budgets, financial analyses, or operational performance metrics.Experience working collaboratively with physicians and administrative leaders.ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTERAs 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.Compensation, Benefits and Position DetailsPay Range Minimum:$138,000.00 annualPay Range Maximum:$198,000.00 annualOther Compensation:-Benefits: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 positionFTE (Full-Time Equivalent):100.00%Union/Bargaining Unit:Not ApplicableABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHERUW 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, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.Our CommitmentThe 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 .