Grow Healthy
If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.
Job Overview
The COO is responsible for ensuring efficient, equitable, and mission-driven operations across AltaMed’s Health Services division, across 70 sites that is core to AltaMed. The COO directs the division-wide operations and ensures alignment of business systems, clinical services, patient experience, and workforce strategies to advance organizational sustainability and health equity.
The COO collaborates closely with the Chief Medical Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Administrative Officer Senior Strategy Officer, and other executives to integrate clinical (medical, dental and behavioral health), financial, and operational strategies. The COO is responsible for ensuring that program services comply with all federal, state, funding, and city regulations, certifications, and licensing requirements.
The COO will lead the execution of integrated care delivery strategies, oversee performance metrics and ensure operational excellence across all regions and delegated entities. This includes accountability for affordability, access, quality and patient experience outcomes. The COO will be responsible for managing the fee for service business while simultaneously driving the fully capitated/managed care part of the business through value-based care strategies.
Minimum Requirements
Expertise in managed care operations, Medicaid/Medicare, and global risk-bearing arrangements with primary, specialty and hospital-based programs. Knowledge of Knox-Keene licensure, Joint Commission Accreditation and related regulations. Deep understanding of relevant healthcare landscape, including delegated risk models, IPA operations and regulatory environment.
Leadership in operations at significant scale in healthcare organizations to include health systems, health plans, FQHCs, etc.
Experience with value-based care, population health management, and performance improvement. Medical, Dental and Behavioral group management experience is preferred.
Strong financial acumen and budget management, including P&L responsibility and driving profitable growth. Understanding industry dynamics, business models, and key performance drivers to ensure strategies support business goals
Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex organizations with a focus on equity and access.
Experience deploying project management to support execution of strategy and achievement of strategic objectives.
Thought leadership to support defining company’s strategic vision, goals, objectives, initiatives, and action plans.
Exceptional communication skills.
Master’s degree in health administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or related field valued.
Compensation
$441,971.16 - $552,463.95 annuallyCompensation Disclaimer
Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.
Benefits & Career Development
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Flexible Spending
- Career Advancement & Development opportunities
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Paid CME Days
- Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Corporate Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Pet Care Insurance
Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement
AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in public health, social work, or related field
- Strong knowledge of public policy and organization
- Budgeting and financial skills
- Medical group management experience
- Gerontology experience
- Valid BLS certification or higher
What We Do
AltaMed is one of the nation’s largest community health networks. For more than 45 years, we have provided care to patients in the diverse neighborhoods of Los Angeles and Orange counties. For health care professionals committed to their patients, communities and careers, AltaMed is an excellent opportunity to pursue professional goals with pride and distinction. AltaMed is a non-profit organization, focused on the needs of our patients and the well-being of our communities. Our commitment to community health compels us to look beyond the walls of our offices and clinics and see not just patients, but new possibilities for community wellness. We have many employees who joined us because their families were AltaMed patients and experienced firsthand that our patients are at the center of all we do. This approach is helping us meet our ambitious goals. We are continually accredited by The Joint Commission (JCAHO), an organization that ensures quality standards in U.S. medical facilities. We’re the first community health network in the nation to have been designated as a Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH). We’re extremely proud of our achievements in patient satisfaction, with our highest scores accomplished during our period of greatest growth. We’ve expanded to 46 Southern California locations, offering primary medical, dental and senior care. We’re active in community outreach and education, and staffed by dedicated professionals committed to patient care. Continuously looking for ways to do more for more people, AltaMed is leading the industry in bringing new people into our nation's health care system as the top enroller for Covered California. As we continue to grow, we remain at the forefront of evolving health care systems, serving patients with comprehensive care throughout their entire lives. And we will build on our reputation as a rewarding long-term decision for both patients and professionals who believe that quality health care is everyone’s right.

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