Chief Operating Officer, California Pacific Medical Center

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Organization:

SHSO- Executive Services

Position Overview:

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) leads, directs and coordinates assigned operations. Establishes managerial climate that encourages teamwork and promotes collegial collaboration among all team members. Encourages and promotes innovation. Exercises necessary, appropriate authority and accountability for the assigned areas of the facility, including quality of care and cost effective services. Maintains effective employee, medical staff, and Board relationships. The incumbent has authority to ensure smooth and effective operations and quality of patient care of assigned areas. The incumbent hires, disciplines, and conducts performance reviews and recommends merit increases for subordinate personnel. The position reviews and approves budget requests in accordance with financial systems. The incumbent initiates or approves any needed major policy or program initiatives within the area of responsibility. Within the approved operating and capital budgets, the incumbent has the authority to initiate changes as needed.

Job Description:

Education

• Bachelor’s in healthcare or related field required
• Master’s in Business, Hospital, Healthcare Administration preferred or equivalent from an accredited college or university

Experience

• Prior experience demonstrating effective management of a hospital at the top executive level is required. 
• Prior experience demonstrating effective organizational performance improvement skills, in-depth working knowledge of integrated healthcare organization and administration, agency standards/compliance, and laws applicable to healthcare operations is required. 
• Must have experience integrating various components and support systems of healthcare into a functional continuum of care.

Knowledge

• A thorough knowledge of healthcare administration, care delivery models with special knowledge in finance, planning, physician relations, human resource management, and nursing is also required.  
• A thorough knowledge of regulations affecting healthcare delivery is also required. 
• Must have thorough familiarity with healthcare administration in a highly managed care environment.
• Knowledge of all aspects of hospital operations and Northern California health care market, federal and state regulations, JCAHO and related accreditation standards, and Title 22.

Skills

• Excellent team leadership and organizational skills are required. 
• An ability to prioritize multiple demands and projects is critical. 
• Proven written and oral communication skills demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills are required. 
• Must be adept at public speaking and making persuasive presentations. 
• Must demonstrate strong business acumen, entrepreneurial risk-taking ability, proactive attitude and creativity in problem solving. 
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills and sound decision-making ability are required. 
• Ability to lead, challenge, and motivate staff.
• An excellent background and ability to form strong physician, as well as build strong collaboration with nursing and other key departments are required. 
• An ability to build teams, as well as consensus is crucial. 
• An ability to deal with complex situations and a large degree of variation in policies, rules and regulations is critical. 
• Flexibility, adaptability, and creativity and innovation are required. 
• Must be a self-starter with a high degree of initiative and ability to work independently. 
• An ability to meet deadlines and implement projects effectively across multiple entities is an integral part of the work responsibilities.

Pay Range: $163.46 - $221.15 / hour

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

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The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. ​