Healthcare Director of Operations Jobs in Oakland, CA

A Healthcare Director of Operations plays a crucial role in health care administration by providing overall strategic and operational leadership. Their responsibilities mainly involve planning, directing, and coordinating medical and health services. They may manage an entire facility or specialize in managing a specific department or clinical area. They also work to improve efficiency and quality in delivering healthcare services, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and making timely decisions about business strategies, setting budgets and schedules.

Important skills for a Healthcare Director of Operations include strong leadership, communication, analytical abilities, and substantial knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations. They also need to be proficient in using technology and specific healthcare systems. Relevant certifications such as Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE) or Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) can boost their credentials. Prior to becoming a Healthcare Director of Operations, one may have roles like a Clinical Manager, Health Services Manager, or a Medical and Health Services Manager.

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Director of Student Health Services - (Administrator III) - Student Health Services

  • California State University
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

**Hiring preference given to Internal Applicants** Working Title Director of Student Health Services Administrator Level (for MPP positions only) This position is an MPP Level III in the...

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Health Services Director of Contracting

  • County of Contra Costa
  • Martinez, CA (14 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Martinez, CA (14 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Bargaining Unit: Local 21 Supervisory Why Join Contra Costa County? The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is offering an excellent employment opportunity to fill one (1) Health...

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Clinical Director

  • Aveanna Healthcare
  • Alameda, CA (3 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Alameda, CA (3 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Requisition #: 215522 Location: Alameda, CA 94502 Category: Clinical Care and Support Salary: $105,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year Position Details Position Overview The RN Clinical Directo r is...

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Executive Director / Senior Director, Clinical Science

  • Bayside Solutions
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Partner with Clinical Operations to support study execution and timelines. Review safety, efficacy, PK/PD, and biomarker data. Identify risks, trends, and key decisions from study data....

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Health Services Director- LVN

  • Ivy Living
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Health Services Director- LVN Ivy Living - 1.6 San Francisco, CA Job Details Full-time $112,000 - $120,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Free parking Store discount Health insurance Dental insurance...

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Executive Clinical Director, Perioperative/Interventional Services

  • Marin General Hospital
  • Greenbrae, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Greenbrae, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Consults with and advises the Chief Nursing Officer on activities related to clinical operations, quality improvement and risk management activities of the departments; implements changes in policy,...

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SCI Senior Director, Clinical Operations (Hybrid)

  • Stanford University
  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Oncology clinical operations experience. Academic clinical research experience. Advanced degree in nursing or other relevant fields preferred....

Hybrid Full Time

Senior Director, Clinical Development-Infectious Disease

  • Vir Biotechnology, Inc.
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Operations, Safety, Translational Medicine, and Commercial to develop and execute integrated development and registration strategies Interpret and integrate clinical data across studies and drive preparation...

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Senior Manager/Associate Director, Clinical FP&A

  • BridgeBio Pharma, Inc.
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Day-to-day, this person will work closely with Clinical Operations study managers, Accounting, and other cross-functional partners to bring operational intelligence to financial data - and bring financial...

Hybrid

Clinical Director, Training & Quality

  • Vynca
  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 5 days ago

The Clinical Director partners closely with clinical operations, medical leadership, the Compliance Department, and executive stakeholders to build a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous...

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Associate Director, Clinical Trial Management

  • Annexon Biosciences
  • Brisbane, CA (12 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Brisbane, CA (12 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Experience with direct line-management of clinical operations staff....

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Associate Director Clinical Operations

  • ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • South San Francisco, CA (13 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (13 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Primary Responsibilities Manages clinical operations teams and represents clinical operations on multi-function projects teams, internally/externally....

Hybrid

Assisted Living Director

  • Oakmont Management Group
  • Burlingame, CA (16 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Burlingame, CA (16 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 5 days ago

administration gerontology social work andor nursingWillingness to obtain an administrators license or certificationProficiency in MS Office programs Word Excel etc and ability to learn related software...

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Associate Director, Clinical Trial Management

  • Annexon, Inc.
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Experience with direct line-management of clinical operations staff....

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Surgery Center Administrator

  • United Surgical Partners International
  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities Job ID 89764-147 Date posted 05/26/2026 United Surgical Partners International, the country's largest ASC platform is currently seeking a Surgery Center Administrator for Hacienda...

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Salary for Healthcare Director of Operations Jobs in Oakland, CA

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Director of Operationss in Oakland, CA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
40.6%
Bachelor's Degree
33.8%
Doctorate Degree
8.1%
Associate's Degree
7.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.6%
High School or GED
4.6%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Healthcare Director of Operationss in Oakland, CA
2-4 years
34.6%
4-6 years
34.6%
1-2 years
23.1%
6-8 years
3.8%
Less than 1 year
3.8%


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