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Deputy Director - UI Health, Ophthalmology Clinics

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jun 25, 2026
Deputy Director - UI Health, Ophthalmology Clinics Deputy Director - UI Health, Ophthalmology Clinics Hiring Department: SCB Ophthalmology Clinic Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1041527 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: 8:00AM - 4:00PM Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: 6/26/2026 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $82,582.50 - 167,310.00 / Annual Salary About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. The Deputy Director of Ophthalmology is responsible for supporting the Clinic Director in managing the clinic's operational and financial performance. This position will work to improve patient throughput, manage frontline technical staff, and oversee complex projects impacting the ophthalmology clinics. Duties & Responsibilities: Conduct clinic staff meetings and huddles. Provide planning and direction to the clinic staff, including customer service registration, surgical coordinators, and technical staff. Analyze and addresses patient and/or provider issues, responsible for communicating follow-up information to leadership and administrative staff. Train staff on new guidelines and policies. Manage and create staff schedules, assign work activities, monitor time and attendance, counsel subordinates, and initiate discipline as needed. Assist the Clinic Director in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards set forth by agencies like IDPH and TJC). Participate in environment of care rounds, safety huddles, and mock tracers. Act for the Director in their absence. Work collaboratively with the Clinic Director to implement the clinic's quality improvement program, including initiatives and metrics aligned with the QI plan for UIH. Assist the Clinic Director in evaluating the unit's financial position by analyzing the clinic's overtime, budget variances, and visit volumes. Direct, supervise and evaluate staff. Train and orient new staff on clinic-specific policies and procedures. Maintain personnel files. Oversee ophthalmic imaging, diagnostic testing, equipment maintenance, and supply management to ensure readiness and continuity of care. Lead workflow improvement initiatives to reduce clinic delays and increase staff/provider productivity. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: 1. Eleven (11) years of progressively responsible management work experience in a private or governmental organization: A. Eight (8) years in the area of designated specialization required by the position AND B. Three (3) years supervising the work of a professional staff or process within the designated specialization Bachelor's degree may be substituted for the above three (3) years non-specialized experience requirement Master's degree may be substituted for one (1) year specialized work experience To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 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