Jobs and Careers
UC

Assistant Director, Department of Surgery

UCLA Health
Fully On-Site, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Nov 2025
💰 $234,500/yr($105,700/yr$234,500/yr)

About the role

General Information

Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm Posted Date 11/20/2025 Salary Range: $105700 - 234500 Annually Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration indefinite Job # 25996

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility

You will provide leadership and direction for the Surgery Clinics (non-hospital based), Surgery Scheduling Unit and works closely with the Division Chiefs, Executive CAO and provide back-up coverage for the Executive Director, and Clinical Director for the Department of Surgery. You will be responsible for personnel management and oversight of provider scheduling requests or any other issues regarding clinic schedules, OR/Ambulatory Surgery Center schedules, back up for the Clinic Managers to review and processing of cash control collections, transactions and documents, and the creation and editing of clinic templates for all the providers when needed. You will work with the Surgery Scheduling Unit Manager, Clinic Manager, Clinical Director and Chiefs, Perioperative Management team to manage and supervise the surgery scheduling functions and block time utilization, including coordination of operational issues, clinical services, budget, supplies, and human resources matters. Assist with establishing a discipline specific infrastructure within UCLA Health to include recruitment of physicians and staff to support the assigned ambulatory and community practices. You will oversee the clinical operations in the clinic including the faculty credentialing requests, accreditation preparation and ensure the clinics meet requirements for compliance, patient satisfaction, patient safety and quality and supervision of staff of staff in accordance with UCLA Health policies and procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.  

In this role, you will work on achieving organizational objectives through the coordinated achievements of subordinate staff, establish departmental goals and objectives and function with autonomy. You will manage the accountability and stewardship of human, financial, and often physical resources in compliance with departmental and organizational goals and objectives. You will assist with strategic plans for expansion and assist in implementing the strategic plan of UCLA Health and implement business goals and help ensure the financial viability and success of the ambulatory and community practices.

Salary: 105,700-234,500 annual

    

Job Qualifications

Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility

Required:

Apply for this role

Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds.

Apply Now →Generate Application Kit

Free account required — sign up in 30s

Company

UCLA Health

View company profile →