Director, Clinic Operations, Carmel Valley Clinic

This is a full time exempt position Mon-Fri, 8-5 at Scripps Carmel Valley Clinic.

Eligible to participate in the Director Incentive Plan.

Invest, Empower & Belong at Scripps Health where your potential is limitless. We're more than a healthcare provider, at Scripps you will join a community where your views, beliefs and values are celebrated. Grow through industry-leading development programs and empower yourself to deliver innovative care. Be a part of an extraordinary team, impacting health in beautiful San Diego.

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered, and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for outpatient clinical services, ensuring efficient, high-quality patient care delivery.
• Partner with practice management and departmental leaders to drive strategic planning initiatives and support the growth, development, and productivity of physician practices and non-physician staff.
• Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, resource allocation, and cost management, to meet organizational goals.
• Lead, mentor, and develop managers, supervisors, and team leads to ensure smooth daily operations and a high-performing work environment.
• Champion service excellence by enhancing both internal collaboration and the overall patient experience.
• Ensure consistent achievement of quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and performance standards.
• Foster clear and effective communication across departments to support operational alignment and organizational priorities.

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Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• Four years of direct management experience in the healthcare industry.
• Ability to effectively direct healthcare business and operational practices.
• Ability to develop long-term plans for healthcare operations.
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applicable systems.
  

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• Progressive ambulatory operations leadership experience, ideally overseeing multi-specialty clinic environments
• Experience with Epic (including operational reporting and workflow optimization)
• Lean or Value by Design methodologies and leading through complex change initiatives is strongly preferred.