Director, CMG Operations

About the role

Cottage Medical Group seeks a Director, CMG Operations for their Cardiovascular Services Program. The Director will oversee and manage the daily operations of multiple affiliated health care physician practices/ancillary services, which are geographically dispersed but proximate to the health systems service area.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Cottage Medical Group (CMG) Medical Directors to set up and/or optimize operational systems, design workflows, identify tools and technologies, and support the development and growth of service lines.
• Report to the VP of Ambulatory Services & Network Development or to an Administrative Director, depending on the service line and scope of services under their responsibility.
• Ensure that the patient’s experience, quality of care, and access meet the highest industry standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum: Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or healthcare administration, or 10+ years of similar work experience. Preferred: Master's degree.
• Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Preferred: Lean Six Sigma.
• Technical Requirements: Minimum: Knowledge of and skill in the use of personal computers and related systems and software. Skill in medical terminology. Skill in time management and project management. Knowledge and understanding of financial management concepts with a general understanding of automated billing regulations and medical records systems and their applications within medical practices. Requires budgetary oversight of $5M in operating revenue. Intermediate level Microsoft Office proficiency and Medical Terminology.
• Preferred: Experience in an organization using an Epic EMR. Years of Related Work Experience: Minimum: Four (4) yrs of experience working in a healthcare or clinic setting or related service. OR Two (2) yrs of experience working in a healthcare or clinic setting or related service with a Master's degree. Preferred: Experience in assigned service line operations within a large, integrated health system; experience with time and project management, financial management concepts, healthcare regulatory and billing processes.

About Us

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.

Pay and Benefits

Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health’s annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit here.