Vice President, Ambulatory Care - Ambulatory Care Administration

Updated: Apr 16, 2024
Location: Orange
Job Type:
Department: Ambulatory Care Admin

UC Title: AMBUL CARE ADMSTN MGR 4

Position Number: 40322774

Reports to: Chief Strategy Officer, MC

Working Title: VP, Ambulatory Care

Cost Center: Ambulatory Care Admin (428762) 

Bargaining Unit: No Bargaining Unit

FLSA: Exempt

Date Created: 3/25/2024

Job Code: 006469

Hours: 40

Shift: Not Applicable

FTE: 1

Position Summary: 

This position is responsible for operational and financial oversight and management for over 80 ambulatory care clinics and over 1500 staff, expanding over the Orange County geography. This includes operational oversight of Chao Comprehensive Cancer Center and Chao Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center and affiliated ambulatory network. This role will be an operational leader and partner in advancing key strategic service lines, including oncology, orthopedics, neuroscience, cardiovascular care, and digestive health; as well as partnering to lead the direction, design and operations of innovative patient-centered care at UCI Health, including advancing telehealth expansion and other digital solutions.  This role will be a key strategic partner in future ambulatory expansion plans.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our: 

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php ) and 

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits ). 

Salary Range: 

Annual Rate  Minimum  $230,500.00                       Midpoint            $357,900.00                       Maximum             $485,300.00

Required Qualifications: 

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the UC Irvine Health Affairs and work effectively with diverse stakeholders, especially physicians

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Strong understanding of practice management systems, electronic medical records systems and financial management systems

Strong operations experience and ability to plan and execute performance improvement, patient experience/access and financial performance (HCAHPS, CG-CAHPS and MACRA).

A management style which emphasizes teamwork, participation, communication and a high-touch service orientation.

Proven track record of building a high performing ambulatory care area, specifically, but not limited to patient access (call center operations), quality and physician practice/clinic outcomes.

Demonstrated track record of enhancing physician engagement within a system.

Refined quantitative, financial and operational modeling skills and an ability to turn data into actionable information.

Experience in developing and managing capital and operational budgets and ambulatory P&L responsibility.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an executive leadership role (Director or higher) in a complex, multi-site ambulatory setting.

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration or related Field

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Preferred Qualifications: 

Experience with a faculty practice plan/academic medical center

MD or clinical credentials preferred

Master’s degree in HealthCare Administration, Nursing or related field

Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php  

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. 

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.