Senior Director - Access & Innovation - UW Medicine

Job Description
UW Medicine-Access and Innovation has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Director.
WORK SCHEDULE
100% FTE
Hybrid Schedule
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
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. Access is one of the key initiatives for UW Medicine's Financial Transformation Initiative (FIT). FIT is critical to UW Medicine's financial success and currently sponsored by UW Medicine's Board and Senior Leadership Team.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
The Senior Director of Access & Innovation provides strategic and operational leadership for enterprise ambulatory access initiatives across UW Medicine. This position is responsible for advancing a seamless, patient-centered access experience through operational improvement, digital innovation, performance optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead enterprise ambulatory access initiatives that improve patient access, continuity of care, clinic utilization, and operational efficiency across UW Medicine
Develop and implement strategies to optimize provider capacity, scheduling utilization, appointment availability, and patient throughput
Analyze capacity trends, demand patterns, provider utilization, referral activity, and scheduling performance to identify opportunities for improvement
Lead operational advancement of digital access tools and patient self-service capabilities across UW Medicine
Accelerate adoption and optimization of online scheduling, Fast Pass, waitlist management, self-scheduling workflows, automated outreach, and related access technologies
Lead complex, enterprise-wide access transformation initiatives from planning through implementation and sustainment
Provide project oversight for operational and technology initiatives related to ambulatory access, scheduling optimization, and patient experience improvement
Develop and maintain data-driven approaches to operational decision-making related to patient access and ambulatory performance
Provide leadership and direction for the Access & Innovation team, including operational oversight, prioritization of work, staff development, and performance management
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Communications, Information Systems, or related field
Ten years of progressively responsible experience in a complex healthcare environment with demonstrated success in operational leadership, access management, process improvement, healthcare technology implementation, or strategic operations
At least five years of direct people management AND five years in access, clinic operations, or IT (Epic-specific experience)
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
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. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$192,000.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$276,000.00 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 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, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
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.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
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.