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How much do vp ambulatory operations jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for vp ambulatory operations in the United States is $155,780.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $115,500.00 and $185,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a VP Ambulatory Operations?

A VP of Ambulatory Operations is a senior executive responsible for overseeing the management, strategy, and performance of outpatient healthcare services within a health system or medical group. Their role includes directing clinical and administrative functions, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing patient care delivery, and achieving operational goals across ambulatory clinics and services. They work closely with medical staff, department heads, and executive leadership to enhance efficiency, quality, and patient satisfaction in non-hospital settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a VP of Ambulatory Operations?

To thrive as a VP of Ambulatory Operations, you need extensive experience in healthcare management, a relevant advanced degree (such as MHA, MBA, or MPH), and a deep understanding of outpatient clinical workflows. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, data analytics tools, and regulatory compliance standards like HIPAA is essential. Strategic leadership, strong communication, and the ability to drive change across multidisciplinary teams are standout soft skills for this role. These competencies are vital to ensure efficient operations, regulatory adherence, and high-quality patient care in complex ambulatory environments.

What are the primary challenges faced by a VP of Ambulatory Operations when integrating new clinics or service lines?

A VP of Ambulatory Operations often encounters challenges such as aligning diverse clinical workflows, standardizing best practices across locations, and ensuring seamless communication between new and existing teams. Managing the adoption of electronic health records and integrating various operational systems can also be complex. Success in this area requires strong change management skills, effective stakeholder engagement, and a strategic approach to resource allocation and staff training.

What are the most commonly searched types of Ambulatory Operations jobs?

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What states have the most Vp Ambulatory Operations jobs?

States with the most job openings for Vp Ambulatory Operations jobs include:

Infographic showing various Vp Ambulatory Operations job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $155,780 per year, or $74.9 per hour.

VP, Ambulatory Pharmacy Operations

Emory Healthcare Inc.

Atlanta, GA • On-site

$220 - $300/hr

Other

Posted 5 days ago


Emory Healthcare rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 218 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

166th of 898 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Overview

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorshipand leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

  • Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
  • Family-focused benefits
  • Wellness incentives
  • Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs
  • And more

Work Location: Atlanta, GA

Description

The VP, Ambulatory Pharmacy Operations provides executive-level leadership and strategic direction for ambulatory pharmacy services across Emory Healthcare.

Reporting to the Sr. Vice President of Pharmacy Services, this role is accountable for the full spectrum of ambulatory pharmacy operations - including strategic planning, financial stewardship, clinical program development, regulatory compliance, and operational performance.

The VP partners closely with health system leadership, pharmacy teams, and interdisciplinary stakeholders to advance a high-performing, patient-centered ambulatory pharmacy enterprise that is aligned with Emory Healthcare's mission, quality standards, and growth objectives.

Strategic Planning & Organizational Alignment
  • Assist the Sr. VP of Pharmacy with the development and implementation of pharmacy strategic initiatives designed to optimize patient care and enhance cost effectiveness
  • Participate in the development of pharmacy service strategic and operating plans to ensure alignment with Emory Healthcare priorities
  • Identify and participate in the development of business cases to support ambulatory pharmacy growth
  • Work collaboratively with system pharmacy leadership to ensure strategic and operational planning alignment
Financial Management & Performance Monitoring
  • Inform pharmacy budget planning processes and monitor financial performance in coordination with EHC Finance for ambulatory pharmacy services
  • Participate in the development and execution of monitoring metrics across quality/safety, operational efficiency, clinical effectiveness, and financial performance
Clinical Operations & Program Oversight
  • Oversee implementation of drug use initiatives and pharmacy care management initiatives across the ambulatory pharmacy practice setting
  • Oversee pharmacist-led clinic planning and operations
  • Serve as executive advisor in prioritizing informatics and automation initiatives for the ambulatory setting
  • Ensure implementation of pharmaceutical organizational policies, procedures, and related forms in the ambulatory practice setting
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Provide leadership and direction to pharmacy team members and serve as the primary point of contact with ambulatory operational leadership
  • Manage complex interdepartmental and interdisciplinary relationships to ensure collaboration and effective/efficient operations within ambulatory pharmacy services
Regulatory Compliance & 340B Program
  • Ensure 340B program optimization and compliance
  • Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state pharmacy statutory and regulatory provisions, including FDA, DEA, CMS, HRSA, and the Georgia Board of Pharmacy Rules

Additional Duties as Assigned

Travel: Travel between Emory operating units and affiliated sites

Work Type: Hybrid employee - may split time between working remotely and working in the office

Minimum Required Qualifications:
  • Degree in Pharmacy required
  • Licensure & Certification: Must be eligible for Georgia Pharmacy Licensure; Georgia license required prior to official start date
  • Minimum of six years of leadership-level experience in a progressive academic medical center or similarly complex health system, with a documented record of success
  • Extensive ambulatory pharmacy experience required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Demonstrated expertise in federal and state pharmacy statutory and regulatory provisions, including the FDA, DEA, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid statutes and regulations, HRSA, and Georgia Board of Pharmacy Rules
  • Strong strategic planning, financial acumen, and operational management skills
  • Proven ability to lead and influence across complex, matrixed health system environments
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and executive presence
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Pharmacy, Health Services, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
  • 340B Program knowledge preferred
  • 7 years experience with at least 5 years in a pharmacy leadership position

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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