Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
  • Associate Director

  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
  • Lubbock, Texas 79410 United States View Map

Job Description

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Associate Director
Lubbock
46788BR

Position Description
This Position is Open to TTUHSC Employees OnlyPerforms administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large specialized project and program. Under general supervision, performs varied and complex administrative duties requiring independent judgment and the application of established policies and procedures. May provide supervision and direction to clerical, para-professional or professional staff members.

Major/Essential Functions
  • Assists in translating organizational access priorities into operational plans with clear metrics, timelines, and accountability.
  • Assists with implementing initiatives that strengthen patient access, reduce complexity for front-line teams, and promote unified experiences across clinics and service lines.
  • Referral Review -Assessing referrals for appropriateness as directed in the guidelines.
  • Works with the Associate Managing Director of Administrative Operations Access Center
    to collaborate with operational and clinical leadership to ensure access to protocols that
    support capacity optimization, provider satisfaction, and balanced workloads.
  • Works with the Associate Managing Director of Administrative Operations Access Center
    to manage day-to-day operations of the Access Center, including scheduling, call management, referral
    handling, fax handling, patient payment plans, and related administrative workflows.
  • Works with the Associate Managing Director of Administrative Operations Access Center
    to monitor KPIs such as call abandonment, speed-to-answer, average handle time, calls offered,
    calls answered, calls outbound, average time in queue, scheduling accuracy, referral turnaround, and fax handling timeliness.
  • Works with the Associate Managing Director of Administrative Operations Access Center to ensure staffing models, training programs, and workflows scale with organizational needs.
  • Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to Access Center supervisors and staff. Foster a culture rooted in service excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.
  • Works with the Associate Managing Director of Administrative Operations Access Center
    to partner with HR to shape recruiting, onboarding, career pathways, and performance management
    practices within the Access Center.
  • Works with the Associate Managing Director of Administrative Operations Access Center for operational
    improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce variation, and eliminate bottlenecks in
    patient access workflows.
  • Works with the Associate Managing Director of Administrative Operations Access Center to implement
    standardized procedures, quality audits, and feedback loops across all teams.
  • Works with the Associate Managing Director of Administrative Operations Access Center to support technology upgrades, system optimization, and adoption of digital tools that elevate access performance.
  • Works with the Associate Managing Director of Administrative Operations Access Center, who acts as
    liaison between clinics, specialty departments, IT, revenue cycle, and leadership to resolve access-related issues and align priorities.
  • Communicate thoughtfully and proactively with the Associate Managing Director of Administrative
    Operations Access Center regarding performance, challenges, and improvement plans.
  • May represent the Access Center when the Managing Director and Associate Managing Director of
    Administrative Operations Access Center are out.
  • Works with the Associate Managing Director of Administrative Operations Access Center to work with IT, EHR, and operational support teams to enhance the use of scheduling, registration, and patient
    access systems.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field plus four years of related administrative and technical experience OR a combination of education and/or years of experience in the area of specialization or closely related field to equal a minimum of 8 years.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

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About Us

Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).

Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.

Our Mission

As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.

Our Values & Culture

Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.

Compensation & Benefits

We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:

  • Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
  • State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
  • Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
  • Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
  • Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
  • Leadership and Professional Development Programs
  • Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
  • Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay

We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. 

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