Job Title
Director, Department Operations & Ambulatory Surgery
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
Oral Surgery
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Dallas, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
A part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas was founded in 1905 and is a nationally recognized center for oral health sciences education, research, specialized patient care and continuing dental education. As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
What we want
The College of Dentistry is looking for a Director, Department Operations & Ambulatory Surgery to serve in the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.
What you need to know
Proposed Salary: Commensurate based on selected candidates qualifications.
Work Schedule/Location: Located in Dallas, TX, this an on-site role with a typical schedule of Monday Friday 8am to 5pm.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
10 years of progressively responsible healthcare management experience to include a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience within a surgical department, ASC, or complex academic medical setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Finance, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in clinical operations management and multi-source budget administration (including clinical, educational, and research funds).
Masters degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA) or Business Administration (MBA).
Certified Administrator Surgery Center (CASC) credential.
Direct experience leading a surgical facility through initial design, state licensure, and accreditation processes.
Working knowledge of medical and dental billing compliance, RVU-based compensation models, research grant administration, and GME funding structures.
Responsibilities
Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) & Clinical Operations
Directs the physical development, procurement, and regulatory planning for the departmental ASC.
Secures and maintains necessary regulatory approvals, including AAAHC or Joint Commission accreditation, Medicare certification, and Texas DSHS licensure.
Oversees daily clinical operations, patient flow, and quality assurance programs within the outpatient facility.
Manages clinical supply chain operations, including vendor contract negotiation and inventory control for implants, hardware, and biologicals.
Coordinates clinical staffing models, including administration of the anesthesia service line and related staffing agreements.
Executive Administration & Hospital Relations
Acts as the primary executive proxy for the Department Head, executing high-level strategic initiatives, overseeing communications and managing day-to-day administrative executive tasks.
Serves as the primary administrative liaison between the department and the Dean's administration, ensuring that programs, activities, and services comply with University, State, and Federal regulations.
Partners with the Assistant Dean of Finance office to develop and manage the departments annual operating budgets, encompassing state educational funds, clinical revenue, hospital contracts, and research grant portfolios.
Manages the financial and operational aspects of affiliation agreements with partner hospitals, including trauma call coverage schedules and stipends.
Faculty Affairs & Academic Integration
Collaborates with the Department Head to cultivate an environment conducive to faculty growth, tracking academic and clinical productivity to support the tenure and promotion review process.
Oversee the administrative and financial management of departmental research, ensuring compliance with grant funding guidelines and optimizing resource allocation for principal investigators.
Collaborate with the Residency Program Manager to support the administrative functions of the department's residency and fellowship programs.
Financial Strategy & Revenue Cycle Collaboration
Works in a matrixed capacity with the Director of Revenue Cycle to ensure clinical operations align with university financial protocols.
Reviews the financial components of the professional services line
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.