Chief Operations Officer - Exempt

Job Description:

Chief Operations Officer - Exempt

Description

The Position

Bargaining Unit: Management - Mgmt Classes, Classified & Exempt

Why Join Contra Costa Health Services?

Contra Costa Health (CCH) is excited to recruit for a Chief Operations Officer to join the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) in Martinez, CA.

Contra Costa Health (CCH) is the largest department in Contra Costa County, with over 4,700 employees in various disciplines both clinical and non-clinical in its nine (9) divisions.

The CCH Vision and Mission

At the core of everything we do is delivering health, which means providing access to affordable, convenient and high-quality care-while removing the barriers to embracing healthier behaviors. Contra Costa Health makes good health more attainable for all residents and we maintain a strong focus on equity and eliminating health disparities in our communities.

Mission Statement
Our mission is to care for and improve the health of all people in Contra Costa County with special attention to those who are most vulnerable to health problems.

For more information regarding Contra Costa Health, view the website at Contra Costa Health | Home .

The Chief Operations Officer is responsible for the development and implementation of policies, management, and oversight of clinical and operational measures that will improve and maintain the excellence of health care provided at CCRMC and Health Centers. This role also provides strategic leadership to ensure the integration of services and compliance with the objectives of the health system.

CCRMC is a full-service county hospital and offers a complete array of patient-centered healthcare services delivered in a beautiful facility in Martinez, California, a suburb of San Francisco. For more than a century, Contra Costa's public hospital has been providing quality healthcare services to the entire community.

Patients of CCRMC know they are receiving excellent medical care. But more than just quality medical care, CCRMC’s 155,000 patients also receive compassionate care. That is because it has been CCRMC’s philosophy from the beginning to respect the dignity of the patient and extend compassionate and personalized care to all.

CCRMC is the largest division of Contra Costa Health Services, the County’s health department, whose mission is to care for and improve the health of all people in Contra Costa County, with special attention to those who are most vulnerable to health problems. Public hospitals like CCRMC play a critical role in providing health care, and we are proud of our role as the health care safety net for vulnerable populations.

Contra Costa's state-of-the-art medical center is the culmination of intensive discussion, dozens of evaluative studies, and extensive consultation related to the future of the county's public hospital. Ultimately, it was determined that CCRMC’s unique role as an essential community provider could not be replaced by any other single hospital or combination of hospitals in the region.

The 167-bed medical center is fully equipped with the most up-to-date seismic-safety features and high-tech medical apparatus, including a sophisticated and energy-efficient climate control system designed to maximize the comfort of patients and staff. CCRMC has enhanced its computer information network for easier registration and improved availability of patient medical histories to healthcare professionals for clinical decisions.

In addition to the Medical Center, the organization also has ten outpatient health centers providing an array of services from primary and specialty care to dental treatment.

Publicly owned by Contra Costa County, CCRMC and its 10 outpatient health centers bring an enhanced level of expertise and a new vision of integrated health care governed with not-for-profit transparency and accountability.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A strong leader. You will develop and maintain effective working relationships with your team and lead by example.
• A strong relationship builder. You will need to establish relationships across operational areas, departments and with external agencies.
• An effective communicator. You will need exemplary communication skills to effectively convey complex policies and procedures across all levels of the organization and foster an environment of open dialogue and feedback while respecting confidentiality and discretion in sensitive matters.
• A strong motivator and supporter. You will need to encourage and support your line supervisors who are responsible for providing day-to-day supervision of Personnel/Payroll staff.
• Organized, data- and results-driven. You will need to balance multiple priorities and know when it is appropriate to delegate. You should utilize data analytics to inform decisions, improve workforce planning, and measure the effectiveness of initiatives in meeting departmental objectives.
• Able to adapt to constant change. You will need to be flexible and able to shift priorities quickly as needs change.
• Innovative and solutions-focused. You will need to take a fresh look at current internal practices, encourage innovation and identify opportunities to modernize and streamline operations. You will need to be a champion for change in establishing an environment of continuous improvement..

Benefits
The County offers a competitive benefits program that includes the following:

• Retirement - The County pays the employer contribution to CCCERA, a 1937 Act defined benefit retirement plan, which has reciprocity with other 1937 Act County retirement systems, CalPERS, and systems with CalPERS reciprocity. Employee contributions are based on a percentage of pensionable compensation. The County also participates in Social Security and Medicare.
• Health Insurance - A variety of subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans are offered.
• Long Term Disability - County-paid program.
• Vacation Leave - Initial monthly accrual rate is 10 hours, up to maximum accumulation of 240 hours.
• Sick Leave - Monthly accrual is 8 hours.
• Annual Management Administrative Leave - 94 non-accruable leave hours are credited each January 1st (prorated for those hired after January 1st).
• Personal Holiday Credit
• Holidays - 11 paid holidays per year.
• Professional Development Reimbursement - Eligible for reimbursement of $625 each two-year period for qualifying expenses, including the purchase of job-related technology devices or software. An additional $750 per fiscal year is available through Career Development Training, which requires some cost sharing.
• Deferred Compensation Plan - County contributes $85, plus an additional $150 per month upon qualifying employee contributions to a 457 plan.
• Management Life Insurance Program
• Management Longevity Pay

To read the complete job description, please visit the website: www.cccounty.us/hr

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a health related field.

Experience: Four (4) years of full-time experience, or its equivalent, in an executive management or operations management capacity.

Depending on the position(s) to be filled, qualifying experience may be limited to experience directly related to the assignment as specified on the job announcement. For example, experience in a managed health care organization, experience in a health care system, etc.

Substitution for Education: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree and two (2) additional years of qualifying administrative management experience may be substituted for the required Master's Degree.

Selection Process

Application Filing: Interested candidates shall submit an online application and attach a cover letter and either a copy of their college degree or transcripts . Interview Process: Applications will be evaluated, and those candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to interview.
This position is exempt from the merit system and will not follow regular County recruitment and selection procedures. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.

CONVICTION HISTORY
After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Salary:

$225,619.66 Annually