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Director Clinic Operations - Pacific Central Coast Health Center

About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $60.24 - $89.60 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

In keeping with the Pacific Central Coast Health Centers (PHC) philosophy, the Director of Clinic Operations is responsible for planning, organizing and directing primary care/specialty services of PHC's outpatient clinics and affiliates, as well as the management, and operations of PHC. The position provides leadership in providing quality patient care services and guides and coordinates systems, functions and activities of the clinics. Among the responsibilities of the position are directing, planning, budgeting, and management of staff. The incumbent builds and maintains positive relationships with physicians and community services and insures the integration of Dignity Health's core values throughout the operations.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five years experience in a management position with a broad scope of administrative and clinical responsibility in a similar setting

Additional requirements:

• Thorough knowledge of the principals and practices of a Rural physician practice administration.


• Proven experience with principals of supervision and personnel management.


• Working knowledge of community clinic/health center business office, billing procedures, DHCS Medi-Cal Perspective Payment System, (PPS), rate setting/reconciliation reporting, and Medicare related cost reporting for licensed clinics and physician practices.


• The ability to analyze, evaluate, plan, implement and manage/direct a variety of outpatient, primary care and specialty service programs.


• Experience preparing and presenting; clear, concise, effective oral and written communication reports and presentations


• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, with various agencies, divisions, departments and organizations to include patients, board members, physicians, employees, medical directors, administrative peers, and community officials.


• Capable of achieving results for the organization with and through other people utilizing creative and innovative solutions.


• Thorough knowledge of related legal, regulatory, ethical, managerial, nursing practice, and organizational requirements, principles, and standards in an outpatient setting.


• Excellent organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in management or healthcare related field.

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health’s Pacific Central Coast Health Centers (PHC) is a non-profit Community clinic organization comprised of more than 40 health centers located primarily from Ventura to Templeton, spanning the coast. Our experienced physicians and advanced practice providers offer a wide range of primary and specialty care services. PHC is a part of Dignity Health Central Coast’s award-winning network of outstanding hospitals, imaging centers, laboratories, and post-acute services.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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