Center Operations Director at Salud Family Health

Aurora, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jan, 26

Salary

70309.0

Posted On

29 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Management, Team Building, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Delegation Skills, Problem-Solving, Decision-Making, Communication Skills, Project Management, Fiscal Management, Patient Care, Cultural Sensitivity, Medical Records Knowledge, Computer Systems Knowledge, Supervisory Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description Since 1970, Salud has been committed to providing a Medical Home to patients, where medical, dental, behavioral health services, and clinical pharmacists work together and coordinate efforts in a team-based system of care. We strive to improve the quality of our patient's lives who would otherwise have limited access to health care. We serve all individuals regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Job Description Center Operations Director We’re seeking a Center Operations Director who has the drive and passion to support a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Aurora, Colorado. Ensures that the clinic site operates effectively, efficiently, and consistently with Salud's model of care delivery, focusing on Salud’s mission and goals included in the strategic plan. The Center Operations Director approaches tasks in a team-based fashion that supports patients and their families in self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change. Provides senior leadership at the clinic and manages all aspects of the clinic’s health care delivery system, excluding direct patient care and clinical protocols which are led by the Site Medical Director or Dental Director. Senior leadership functions shall be carried out through the implementation of a leadership team approach to shared decision-making among the Medical Director, Dental Director, and Center Operations Director; however, this position has lead decision-making authority at the clinic. We offer: Starting annual salary range - $61,138 to $70,309 Comprehensive Benefits Package includes: Medical PPO Plan (Similar to ACA Exchange Platinum Benefit Coverage Levels) Low employee premiums, especially given rich benefits $25 Primary Care Physician and Specialist Co-pays (in-network) Low deductibles and co-insurance Free provider visits and services at all Salud facilities Preferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies Dental PPO plan Includes Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities Vision Generous vacation accrual 10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday) Up to 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud contributes 5% of your compensation each month (no matching employee contribution is required…you receive the contribution no matter what). Employees who have worked at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible. 403b Retirement savings plan. You can contribute pre-tax or after-tax (Roth) towards your retirement savings. Flexible Spending Accounts Basic Life and AD&D Supplemental Life and AD&D Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Accident & Critical Illness Insurance Employee Assistance Program Our Mission is to provide a quality, integrated healthcare home to the communities we serve Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, Nursing, or other health-related fields strongly preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience A Master’s degree in a health-related field is preferred Bilingual English/Spanish preferred Experience: Three years of experience managing and leading a health clinic that targets low-income, underserved populations and/or other supervisory experience Licensure/Certification: Not required, however, licensure/certification in nursing or other health-related fields is preferred If the Center Operations Director is licensed/credentialed to perform health care services such as Medical Assistant, Registered Nurse, or Behavioral health work, and is fully credentialed/privileged through Salud; they may assist in these areas with supervisory approval due to unforeseen circumstances Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, systems, objectives, structures, team building, and culture change Must work well with the other patient care team members Skill in establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship with patients, medical/dental staff, and the public. Ability to manage difficult or angry patients Effective organizational, time management, and delegation skills Knowledge of medical records, medical dictation, and medical communication systems Knowledge of computer systems and applications Knowledge of fiscal management. Skill in leadership, management, and direct supervision of employees including administering disciplinary action and performance evaluations Skill in planning, organizing, coordination,g and project management Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making Skill in identifying and resolving problems Ability to create a clinical atmosphere that encourages motivation, innovation, and high performance Ability to communicate clearly and in public settings Experience with project management preferred Sensitivity to low-income and ethnic minority communities is a must The application window is anticipated to close by 11/30/25 Additional Information Salud Family Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Responsibilities

The Center Operations Director ensures effective and efficient clinic operations aligned with Salud's care delivery model. This role involves senior leadership and management of the clinic's healthcare delivery system, excluding direct patient care.