CHW Chief Operating Officer

at  Galveston County Health District

Coastal Health & Wellness is seeking a CHW Chief Operating Officer!
The CHW Chief Operating Officer is responsible for the oversight of business development, strategic management, regulatory compliance, and successful operations of the organization. Provides direct oversight of organizational development, to ensure effective services are administered and provided to target populations and the surrounding community. Solicits and reinforces constructive and professional relationships with community stakeholders for the provision of quality health care services. In the absence of the CEO, this position assumes all fiduciary leadership responsibilities normally entrusted to the CEO.

• Provides leadership and participates in strategy development of short-term and long-term planning, as well as practice development.
• Provides direct supervision of all practice sites.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and monitors all operational and clinical activities.
• Works directly with dental, medical, and counseling providers and staff to ensure effective and efficient operations.
• Supports patient safety activities within clinical areas and participates in leadership patient safety rounds.
• Provides verbal and written reports on a regular basis to the Executive Director regarding overall activities, performance, and goals.
• Ensures resources are used in ways that will maximize the delivery of services within available resources.
• Ensures the appropriate amount and type of staffing of practitioners and ancillary staff to meet the planned and budgeted goals and ensures a competent and productive labor force.
• Maintains quality patient care and service by planning and developing programs to ensure compliance with established mandated policies and procedures, including HRSA requirements, TJC, licensing and accreditation programs.
• Maintains mutually cooperative relationships and promotes positive interactions with government agencies and community groups.
• Identifies new practice opportunities and other clinical activities that support the mission and success of CHW.
• Develops and participates in patient satisfaction, access, and safety initiatives.
• Serves as part of the GCHD/CHW executive management team, serving as a resource to help reduce costs and improve access to care.
• Leads and supports key committees pertaining to service areas, clinical practice, and business issues.
• Assists in the development of new business and marketing strategies to enhance CHW patient base and improve overall performance.
• Assures that business practices are consistent with the overall practices of the Galveston County Health District.