Director, Department Operations & Ambulatory Surgery

Texas A&M • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s 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).
• Master’s 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

• 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.
• 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 department’s 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.
• 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.
• 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

Benefits

• 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
• Free exercise programs and release time
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director