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Job Field: Science
Location: Central Valley, CA
Salary: $Not stated

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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Title: Department Manager-Internal Medicine*Location: California-Central Valley-ModestoOther Locations: California-Central Valley-Stockton, California-Central Valley-Modesto, California-Central ValleyThe Department Manager is responsible for developing and implementing programs, processes, and departmental policies to achieve greater productivity, consistency and outcomes of the departments managed. This position works collaboratively with the Group''s Department Chairs to meet and improve dashboard measures and other key strategic initiatives through data analysis, interpretation and recommendations for change. This position may develop departmental capital and operational budgets or provide input into the budgeting process. This position makes recommendations related to employment, rewards/discipline and work assignments relative to key initiatives. The position provides transformational leadership and builds relationships, networks and alliances to reach strategic goals. This position requires travel to meetings and training throughout the SHCV Region as well as SH meetings held in locations outside of the SHCV Region.Sutter Gould Medical Foundation (SGMF)is a non-profit, multi-specialty health care organization affiliated with Sutter Health. Based in Modesto, SGMF provides quality medical care, health education and research activities in a five-county area. SGMF''s medical staff includes family practitioners, internists and pediatricians, as well as a range of specialist physicians. Services include imaging, nuclear medicine, a health library, health education programs, occupational medicine, diabetes education, nutrition counseling, infertility counseling, and weight management. A Bachelor''s Degree in Business,Health Care Administration or Nursing is required. A Masters in Business Administration or Healthcare is preferred or the willingness and ability to complete a Masters with 2 years. Lean Six Sigma training preferred. Willingness to obtain training within 2 years of date of hire. Minimum of 3 years of medical clinic operations is required. Previous management experience in healthcare in an ambulatory setting is required. Previous experience collecting and analyzing data sufficient to make recommendations based on the interpretation of the data. Experience successfully managing complex processes. Proven experience driving process improvement using appropriate tools. Experience facilitating and leading value streams and rapid improvement events using the tools associated with Lean Six Sigma. Current knowledge of multi-specialty group practice management in a clinical setting, medical clinic philosophy, policies and standard operating procedures. Should be up to date on current regulations and polices affecting employees and healthcare. Knowledge of process improvement tools. Knowledge of data interpretation and analysis. Knowledge of physician office operations and reimbursement procedures. Business and analytical skills, including financial planning and assessment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language. Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, problem solving, and decision making. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians, Director, Supervisors and staff. Ability to organize work and to achieve goals and objectives. Ability to research and prepare comprehensive reports. Leadership, team building and consensus building skills.

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