At UCLA Health, our people are here for more than a career. They’re committed to elevating the lives of everyone they come into contact with. It’s only possible when you’re passionate about what you do and where you get to do it. As a key member of our team, you’ll be able to use your unique experience to help support positive patient experiences.
Access is defined as getting the right patient with the right provider in the right location at the right time across their care journey. Working in tandem with the Access Organization, the Access Medical Director (AMD) is appointed by the Chief Medical Officer, Ambulatory Services, as the physician dyad partner for the Senior Director, Patient Access. You will report to the Chief Medical Officer, Ambulatory Services and work closely with the Senior Director, Patient Access supporting and championing clinical operational and administrative activities related to patient care business services across the UCLA Health Ambulatory enterprise. A solid dyad partnership between the AMD and Senior Director, Patient Access, will secure the full spectrum of leadership skills needed to deliver strong management and change agency to improve enterprise access initiatives across multidisciplinary groups. This role will be 50% clinical and 50% administrative time.
Our passion for discovery and our limitless curiosity have enabled us to become a world-renowned source of innovation and medical breakthroughs. In addition to the extensive medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine, we’re home to five award-winning hospitals and more than 280 community clinics throughout Southern California. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, come to UCLA Health.
The University of California, Los Angeles is required to provide an estimate of the salary range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Salary offers are determined based on candidate qualifications and experience. The target salary range for this position is $275,000 to $350,000 (annual).
Qualifications
A board-certified MD or DO in any specialty with an unrestricted medical license to practice in the state of California.
Advanced degree (e.g., MPH, MHA, MS, MBA) in related field (highly desired)
Is a practicing clinician with an excellent clinical reputation, respected by peers and at least 5 years in clinical operations at a large healthcare organization or integrated delivery system with oversight for ambulatory services
Academic rank of Associate Professor or above (highly desired)
Understands the opportunities and challenges in managing access at an enterprise level
At least 3-5 years of leadership experience in improving access within his/her department (highly desired)
Experience in establishing strategic priorities and implementation of large-scale initiatives.
Experience in data analytics and data reporting, including familiarity with current usage of AI and machine learning.
Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating operational workflows.
The ability to build collaborative relationships and work with a large number of diverse stakeholders.
Experience in effectively supporting and mentoring leaders of multidisciplinary teams.
Experience utilizing the approaches and methods of process improvement and implementation science as evidenced by achieving targeted outcomes.
A thorough understanding of modern healthcare business practices is required.
Ability to communicate complex topics and present the issues in a clear manner to facilitate clarity and decision-making.
At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.