Associate Director - Ambulatory OB/GYN Services

UW Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for an Associate Director for Ambulatory OB/GYN Services.

WORK SCHEDULE: Full time / 100% FTE

Primarily day shifts Monday-Friday, with additional hours as needed

Department Description

The Associate Director will lead a subset of UW Medicine’s ambulatory service lines, including our Women’s Health, Reproductive Care, and OB/GYN Clinics.

Our teams consist of 100+ staff across 4 locations.

The Associate Director has a span of responsibility across UW Medical Center-Montlake/Roosevelt, UW Medical Center-Northwest, and Harborview, including all union contracts and different hospital cultures.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, oversight, and coordination for the service line
• Oversees operational, financial, and quality functions
• Develops strategic goals, financial planning, policy, and procedures to effectively lead our services lines
• Drives staff engagement and patient experience outcomes, while ensuring efficient, high-quality care delivery

Partners closely with physicians, section heads, and medical leadership across specialties to coordinate care processes, optimize patient flow, and improve patient access

Directly oversees 5 Department Managers and provides indirect supervision for Registered Nurses, Medical Assistants, Patient Services Specialists, and Patient Care Coordinators

Develops and implements effective monitoring tools to ensure performance objectives, standards of care, and all regulatory and compliance requirements

• Fosters a work environment that supports professional growth, exceptional patient care, and service excellence
• Works across multiple hospital domains, work cultures, and union contracts
• Maintains current knowledge of local and national trends in ambulatory specialty care
• Holds responsibility for operational and capital budget management

Requirements

• 6-8 years of ambulatory leadership or direct hospital patient care leadership
• Experience with data analysis (proficiency with Excel)
• Ability to draft communications and presentations to senior healthcare leaders (proficiency with PowerPoint)
• Bachelor's Degree within healthcare or business
• Strong working knowledge of clinic workflows is preferred
• Strong working knowledge of OB/GYN care is preferred
• Master's Degree in business leadership or healthcare leadership is preferred, but not required
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements.

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

$132,000.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum

$176,700.00 annual

Other Compensation

Benefits

For information about benefits for this position, visit washington.edu

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 dso@uw.edu.

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.