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Job Description

**UW Medical Center** has an outstanding opportunity for an **Associate Director for Digestive Health and Bronchoscopy** .

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 Digestive Health, Endoscopy and Bronchoscopy services, which includes oversight of our outpatient clinics and procedural suites

+ Our teams consist of 120+ staff across 4 locations

+ Digestive health services are in high patient demand and plans to strategically expand our services are underway

+ The Associate Director will have immediate oversight of our Outpatient Medical Center (OPMC) Digestive Health Clinic in North Seattle, and will directly oversee the UW Medical Center Department Managers for other Bronchoscopy, Endoscopy, and GI Clinics at UW Medical Center-Montlake, OPMC, and UW Medical Center-Northwest

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Leads Digestive Health, Endoscopy, and Bronchoscopy services at UW Medical Center-Montlake, UW Medical Center-Northwest, our Outpatient Medical Center (OPMC), and our Bellevue Eastside Specialty Center

+ Oversees the operational, financial, and quality functions across inpatient and outpatient Digestive Health and Bronchoscopy settings

+ Partners with GI and Pulmonary teams at Harborview and Fred Hutch to align workflows

+ Develops strategic goals, financial planning, policy, and procedures to effectively lead our procedural and clinical care services lines

+ Implements effective strategies for the delivery and expansion of our clinics and procedural services

+ Directly oversees 2 Department Managers, 1 Program Operations Manager, and a clinic of 12 staff including Registered Nurses, Medical Assistants, Patient Services Specialists, and Patient Care Coordinators

+ Works collaboratively with nursing leaders, operations leaders, medical providers, and departments such as IT and Finance to coordinate process, patient flow, and patient access

+ Plans, organizes, staffs and manages the operational, financial, personnel, and administrative activities of our newly-expanded Digestive Health Clinic

+ Manages an operational and capital budget in partnership with the Assistant Administrator

+ Understands patient access and financial authorizations for our procedural interventions to ensure fiscal responsibility

+ Supports development and monitoring of Key Performance Indicators for the procedural units

+ Provides data and presentation deliverables to UW Medical Center Senior Administrative and Clinical Leadership

+ Develops dashboards and provides leadership with data analysis for clinical activities

REQUIREMENTS

+ 6-8 years working in an ambulatory care or procedural care division

+ 2-3 years leading in an ambulatory care division with operational, procedural and clinic management experience

+ Experience with data analysis (proficiency with Excel)

+ Ability to draft communications and presentations to senior healthcare leaders (proficiency with PowerPoint)

+ Experience with financial clearance or prior authorizations

+ Bachelor's Degree within healthcare or business; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

+ Working knowledge of procedural, HLD, and clinic workflows 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. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs) Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$126,000.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$192,000.00 annual

Other 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 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 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) .

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

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 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.