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Organization:
SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - SouthPosition Overview:
Responsible for the day-to-day operations and direction of one or more programs. Oversees and ensures the effective coordination of activities and resources of designated program(s) and projects that may impact operations, systems, other programs/departments and/or patients and their families. Understands the program's strategic goals and ensures that program objectives are accomplished within set parameters. Ensures that program activities are well planned, organized, and follow regulatory guidelines. Participates in the development and implementation of department goals and objectives.Job Description:
These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
PROGRAM SUPPORT:
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities for designated program(s) to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within pre-established parameters.
• Manages day-to-day program operations ensuring the program delivers high quality results/services.
• Develops and implements policies, standard work, processes and workflows to ensure effective and efficient operations.
• Evaluates existing program management practices and program effectiveness; makes recommendations and leads improvement efforts.
• Proactively identifies, addresses, and keeps program leads abreast of potential barriers or issues with program activities.
• Serves as a resource to the organization, providing direction for issue/problem resolution and responding timely to escalated issues.
• Serves as liaison to internal and external constituents and promotes program goals and objectives.
• Implements and enforces adherence to program, department, affiliate, and/or system standards, policies and procedures, and applicable standards, laws, and regulations.
• Provides in-service training upon request in areas of expertise.
• Ensures the maintenance of appropriate records and level of supplies.
REPORTING:
• Oversees and coordinates preparation of internal and external reports through gathering, analyzing, and summarizing program data and information.
• Works on overall program /project planning.
• Provides support to the departments by gathering and analyzing data for quality improvement efforts.
• Prepares presentation materials/reports, as needed.
PROGRAM MARKETING:
• Liaises with the Marketing and Communication departments to support the design and implementation of marketing strategies that increase the awareness and continued growth of the program.
• Evaluates and implements short- and long-term plans and goals for community/program outreach activities.
• Develops industry partnerships and promotes the program in the community.
• Ensures relevant standards, processes and regulations are upheld.
EDUCATION:
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
Bachelor's: Business Administration, Healthcare Management or related field
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
2 years of recent relevant experience.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Ability to build and establish effective working partnership with employees, peers and/or leaders to achieve program objectives.
Organizational skills and the proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
Effective communication skills are essential, with an emphasis on writing.
Motivated and resourceful self-starter with the ability to anticipate needs, meet deadlines, and solve problems creatively, both independently and in team settings.
Adaptability to interact with various types of visitors with poise and self-confidence.
Desire and ability to work independently and autonomously.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Requirements
Job Shift:
DaysSchedule:
Full TimeShift Hours:
8Days of the Week:
Monday - FridayWeekend Requirements:
As NeededBenefits:
YesUnions:
NoPosition Status:
Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:
40Employee Status:
RegularSutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $48.78 to $73.17 / hourThe compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or a related field
- Two years of recent relevant experience
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build effective working partnerships with employees, peers, and leaders
Sutter Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sutter Health and has not been reviewed or approved by Sutter Health.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with broad networks and strong wellness support. Family coverage is characterized as low-cost or nearly free in some plan options, reinforcing perceived value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include employer matching and, in some cases, a pension after a tenure threshold. Supplemental protections like life and disability insurance add to the overall financial security package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is framed as generous, with examples of sizable PTO allotments early in tenure. Additional supports such as flexible scheduling and leave programs contribute to a sense of time-off breadth.
Sutter Health Insights
What We Do
Sutter Health is one of the nation's leading not-for-profit healthcare networks, which includes award-winning physician organizations, acute care hospitals, surgery centers, medical research facilities and specialty services. Our team of 68,000 doctors, employees and volunteers proudly cares for Northern California. Our facilities and care centers are located in large, urban cities and small, rural communities, from the Pacific Coast to the San Joaquin Valley. You’ll find us in San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, the snowy mountains of the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, Yosemite and the coastal redwoods. We even have an affiliate in Hawaii. Join us and be part of a dedicated group of professionals committed to putting patients’ needs first and achieving the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.






