Assistant VP, Clinic Operations

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About Scripps Health:

Founded in 1924, Scripps Health is a $5 billion, private nonprofit health system based in San Diego, founded in 1924 by philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps. Serving over 600,000 patients annually, it operates five acute-care hospitals, 30 outpatient centers, home health services, and a wide physician network of 3,000 affiliated doctors and 17,800 employees.  Recognized nationally for excellence, Scripps has earned top rankings from U.S. News & World Report, Fortune, Newsweek, and Becker’s Healthcare, and maintains an AA rating with a stable outlook from S&P Global Ratings due to its strong leadership and financial performance.

Why join Scripps Health?

Scripps Health is transforming care in San Diego by combining advanced technology, including state-of-the-art imaging, diagnostics, telemedicine services and minimally invasive procedures, with a steadfast commitment to patient-centered, whole-person care. Guided by compassion, Scripps pairs innovation with personalized treatments and preventive screenings designed to improve outcomes while respecting each patient’s values. The organization invests in workforce development through a leadership academy and specialty training programs, scholarships and tuition reimbursement, and peer-driven initiatives such as employee-led huddles and the “RISE” peer support program for work-related stressors. Its belonging council and collaborative for health equity advance workforce inclusion and community health equity, while ongoing investments support underserved populations, seniors and unhoused community members. Benefits include market-competitive pay, paid time off, a retirement plan with matching and annual contributions, savings options, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine and on-site employee care centers. Additional support ranges from the employee-funded crisis program and flexible work schedules to childcare resources, mental health services, recognition awards and continuing education opportunities.

About the role:

The Asst VP, Clinic Operations is responsible for oversight and leadership of the activities and functions of assigned clinics within Scripps Medical Foundation. Establishes and ensures achievement of the organization's strategic objective and participates in strategic planning for area of responsibility. Provides functional expertise essential to support site/department directors and managers and/or executive team. Oversees budget and accountable for growing the business. Directs standards of practice and process improvement activities. Directs policy and procedures formation for guiding and supporting the provisions of outpatient services. Works directly with Medical Group physicians/providers to ensure quality of care and timely response to medical issues. Ensures collaborative relationship between providers and operations for the delivery of patient care and service. Provides administrative and operational oversight and direction for assigned services, programs, departments, and patient care centers. Ensures appropriate leadership accountability related to compliance, quality, service excellence, management development, workforce engagement, and shared decision making. Participates in long and short term strategic planning for clinical operations with the Chief Executive and ensures achievement of strategic objectives. Oversees site, organization, and/or systemwide performance improvement activities and directs standards of practice. Maintains budget responsibility for assigned clinics and supports financial objectives. 

The ideal candidate is someone with considerable Ambulatory Care experience in Primary Care, LEAN working experience and an understanding of Population Health.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills: 

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Business, or related field.

• Approximately eight to ten years of progressively broadening assignments in health care, preferably in an outpatient environment. Outstanding strategic-planning and problem solving capabilities.

• Proven track record as effective leader in a high performance organization.

• Skill and experience in improving efficiency while planning for the needs of a dynamic, growth-oriented company.

• The ability to apply effective project management skills to lead functional or strategic initiatives. Must have highly effective interpersonal and communication skills in order to effectively represent the system.

• A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Scripps Health.

   

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• Master's preferred.
• An understanding of Population Health
• Ambulatory or Medical Group Management highly preferred.