President, Ancillary Operations
- University of Louisville Physicians
- Louisville, Kentucky
- 6mo ago
- Full-Time
- On-site
Position Summary and Purpose
The President of ancillary operations is a senior executive responsible for strategic leadership,
operational oversight, and performance excellence across key support service areas including
pharmacy, laboratory services, imaging/radiology, facilities management, and security. This role
ensures alignment with the academic health system’s mission, values, and strategic goals, while
fostering innovation, compliance, and interdepartmental collaboration.
Essential Functions:
1. Develop and execute strategic plans for operational departments in alignment with institutional
goals.
2. Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve patient care, safety, and operational efficiency.
3. Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, reporting to the CEO or EVP of Health
Affairs.
4. Oversee the performance and integration of pharmacy, lab, imaging, facilities, and security services.
5. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including CMS, OSHA, FDA, DEA, and
Joint Commission standards.
6. Implement systems for continuous quality improvement and risk management.
7. Develop and manage multi-million dollar budgets across operational units.
8. Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement.
9. Lead capital planning and infrastructure development projects.
10. Recruit, retain, and develop high-performing leadership teams across departments.
11. Promote a culture of accountability, equity, and professional development.
12. Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operational areas.
13. Partner with clinical, academic, and administrative leaders to support institutional priorities.
14. Represent the health system in external partnerships, regulatory bodies, and professional
organizations.
15. Lead crisis response and emergency preparedness efforts across operational domains.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Functions:
· Adheres to and exhibits our core values.
· Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct.
· Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to always maintain confidentiality.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
(Education, Experience, Licensure and Certification)
Education: Master’s degree in a relevant health discipline (i.e. Pharm. D., DNP, etc), healthcare
administration or business-related field.
Experience: Minimum experience of 8 to 10 years in healthcare leadership, business or financial
management leading significant aspects of healthcare operations.
License: If a pharmacist, active pharmacist license in the state of Kentucky is required.
Job Competency:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed independent
decisions and collaborate effectively.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all
levels of the organization.
· Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment in support of organizational
objectives.
· Experience participating on boards and governance committees.
· A deep commitment to the organization’s mission and a passion for the patients and families it
serves.
· The capacity to think strategically and provide solutions to complex organizational challenges.
· The ability to effectively lead teams and influence organizational culture by inspiring and
motivating others to achieve excellence.
· The ability to achieve outcomes in a matrixed, team-based environment.
· Competent in clearly communicating with various stakeholders including, but not limited to,
executives, employees, Board members, and external partners.
· The aptitude to understand laws and regulations and other information necessary to ensure
compliance with all financial and regulatory requirements.
· A talent for respectful, supportive, and clear and constructive communication to help build
positive relationships.
· A creative, collaborative problem solver, able to incorporate diverse perspectives.
· An individual with a strong sense of personal integrity, cultural sensitivity, and team orientation.
· Competency with Microsoft Office.
· Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients,
residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.
UofL Health Core Expectation:
At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and
demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by:
· Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons
· Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve
· Working together as a team to achieve our goals
· Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback
· Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve
· Using our resources wisely
· Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health