Strategic Growth Manager

Job description 

We’re different. In a good way. In communities like ours, co-workers and patients are our friends and neighbors. Sometimes they are family. And we take care of each other like family. If you’re tired of the typical workplace grind, we have something very different in store for you. Reasonable hours, a devoted team, a commitment to improvement, and believing in the value of every person – whether employee or patient – are just a few of the qualities for which we’re known. We’re a human potential company. Join us and experience the difference of the Desert Sage Way. We can’t wait to meet you.

Desert Sage Health Centers believes in patient-focused care delivered through a caring team of competent and caring health care professionals. As a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH), Desert Sage Health Centers prides itself in the quality of care it delivers to more than 6,400 annual patients at three health center site locations. Our integrated system emphasizes prevention, healthy living and is designed to reduce health care disparities and avoid unnecessary trips to emergency rooms or other more costly forms of care.

We are looking for an outgoing, compassionate, and hard working individual to join our administration team! If Desert Sage Health Centers and the Strategic Growth Manager position seems like a good fit, then please take a few moments to submit your application! 

1. Business Development:
   • Collaborate with the CEO and Leadership team to identify and prioritize key development opportunities in the organization.
   • Develop and implement a strategic business development plan to support financial sustainability goals, focusing on revenue generation, cost savings, and enhanced patient access.
   • Develop business cases to assess financial viability and return on investment (ROI) for proposed projects, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and sustainability goals.
   • Collaborate with the Patient Accounts and Patient Registration team to optimize patient access and enhance the revenue cycle with measurable results.
   • Develop and implement strategies to enhance revenue generation across existing and new programs.
   • Identify and pursue new opportunities for expanding services and forming strategic partnerships that align with the organization’s mission and vision.
   • Collaborate with the Quality & Development Director to identify and secure new funding sources, including value-based payment models and grant opportunities.
2. Special Projects Management:
   • Oversee and implement measurable, cross-functional projects aimed at improving operational efficiency, financial sustainability, and expanded service delivery.
   • Tracks metrics for each project and across the organization that demonstrate the effectiveness of this position and its impact on DSHC’s financial health and sustainability.
   • Ensure projects are executed and completed on time, within budget, and in alignment with organizational priorities.
   • Conduct sustainability reviews of projects to ensure continued positive results after project completion.
   • Regularly report project status, outcomes, support needs, and ROI to executive leadership and the Board.
   • Support department leaders in implementing changes or initiatives tied to business development projects.
   • Partner with the Operations and Quality Directors to ensure alignment with department SMART goals, metrics boards, and the strategic plan.
3. Additional Responsibilities:
   • May supervise 1-2 direct reports
   • Support DSHC’s strategic plan including trend analysis and recommendations for service expansion.
   • Serve as a liaison between departments to foster communication and alignment of organizational goals.
   • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within the organization.
   • Serve as a constant champion for The Desert Sage Way and DSHC’s Organizational Constitution and core values.
   • Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, healthcare management, or a related field required. Master’s degree and/or PMP credential preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a healthcare setting, specifically in business development, project management, or healthcare operations, preferably in an FQHC
• Skills:
  • Lean, Six Sigma, or similar training/credentials.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial acumen.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and techniques.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects through to completion and self-sustainment.

Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, health and dental insurance. Salary is DOE.

If you are self motivated, compassionate and ready to give back to your community, and have the necessary training, come join our team!

Desert Sage Health Centers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.