VP Operations, Community and Ambulatory Services

@ UPMC

Overview

The VP Operations, Community and Ambulatory Services role at UPMC is a newly created position supporting the evolution of a developing division. The role is focused on providing operational leadership, guiding special access projects, and engaging external partners to shape the division's structure and growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations across community and ambulatory service facilities.
• Partner with finance, HR, data analytics, legal, marketing, and real estate leaders.
• Support business development and growth in services beyond the hospital.
• Serve as liaison to insurance services and UPMC Enterprises.
• Ensure operations comply with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Streamline management structures and decision-making processes.
• Drive innovative care models and explore new physician partnership strategies.
• Assist in strategic planning and management alongside the President and COO.
• Maintain current knowledge of various healthcare organization models.
• Perform duties per system-wide competencies and other assigned tasks.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field. Required experience ranges from 5 to 10 years with at least 5 years in a management role. Experience in healthcare settings, accounting systems, third-party billing, grant administration, and collaboration with senior leadership is essential. Prior experience in academic medical or specialty administration and managing ambulatory surgical centers is preferred.

Key skills/competency

• Leadership
• Operations
• Strategy
• Healthcare
• Collaboration
• Management
• Compliance
• Innovation
• Business Development
• Partnerships