Healthcare Director Jobs in California

A Healthcare Director is a high-level executive who oversees the overall functioning of a healthcare facility, including policy development, budgeting, personnel management, and strategic planning. They are responsible for coordinating and directing health services, ensuring patient care meets established standards and regulations, managing the facility's budget, and developing and implementing operational policies and procedures. Furthermore, they may also be involved in community outreach and public relations activities to maintain a positive image of the organization.

Important skills for a Healthcare Director include leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. They should also have a strong understanding of healthcare laws and regulations, as well as financial management skills. Often, these professionals hold a Master's degree in Health Administration or a related field, and some positions may require certification as a health executive, such as the Certified Healthcare Executive (CHE) or Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) credentials. Prior to becoming a Healthcare Director, an individual may have roles such as a Healthcare Administrator, Department Manager within a healthcare facility, or a Clinical Manager.

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Executive Director, Healthcare Law and Market Access

  • Revolution Medicines, Inc.
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 1 day ago

Revolution Medicines is a late-stage clinical oncology company developing novel targeted therapies for patients with RAS-addicted cancers. The company's R&D pipeline comprises RAS(ON) inhibitors...

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Appeals Medical Director - Family Medicine Required - Remote

  • United Health Group
  • Cypress, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Cypress, CA
  • 6 days ago

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of...

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Vice President Contracting - Remote in California

  • United Health Group
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 6 days ago

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start...

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Director, Healthcare Analytics - SQL/Actuary/Value Based Care Modeling - Remote in PST

  • Molina Healthcare
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 7 days ago

Job Description Job Summary Performs research and analysis of complex healthcare claims data, pharmacy data, and lab data regarding network utilization and cost containment information. Evaluates,...

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Appeals Medical Director - Urology Specialty - Remote

  • United Health Group
  • Cypress, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Cypress, CA
  • 7 days ago

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of...

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Medical Director - General Surgery - Remote - West Coast Hours

  • United Health Group
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 days ago

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by...

Remote

Clinical Resource Director - Healthcare

  • HCA Healthcare
  • San Jose, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 19 days ago

This position is incentive eligible. Salary Estimate: $87547.20 - $148824.00 / year Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range...

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Associate Medical Director, Value-Based Care - Remote

  • Urrly
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 20 days ago

Youll help shape scalable clinical operations that directly impact outcomes, quality metrics, and patient engagement. You like ownership. You improve processes instead of waiting on them....

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Assistant Director of Nursing

  • Seminole Tribe of Florida
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 23 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 23 days ago

This is a senior leadership role supporting the Nursing Director and requires strong home health expertise, operational judgement, and full availability to meet the needs of an essential...

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Senior Director / Vice President, Clinical Operations

  • Insitro
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 23 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 23 days ago

You will lead the Clinical Operations function at insitro; implementing clinical operations strategies to support the development of multiple therapeutics and diagnostics....

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Medical Director for Home Healthcare (Part-Time, Remote)

  • Obran Cooperative
  • Pleasanton, CA
  • 26 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA
  • 26 days ago

Organizations: Apollo Home Healthcare & Physicians Choice Home Health (Obran Health) Location: Remote (Must be licensed in California) Type: Part-Time (Approx. 8-10 hours/month) Compensation:...

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Director, Medical Writing

  • Mirum Pharmaceuticals Inc
  • Foster City, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Foster City, CA
  • 30+ days ago

POSITION SUMMARY Director, Medical Writing works closely with stakeholders in Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, and other functional areas and manages medical writing service...

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Vice President of Data Analytics

  • NVISION Eye Centers
  • Laguna Beach, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Laguna Beach, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Champion a data-driven culture across clinical operations, marketing, finance, and patient experience functions....

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Director, Medical Economics - REMOTE

  • Molina Healthcare
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 30+ days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary Leads and directs team responsible for medical economics analysis activities including extracting, analyzing and synthesizing data from various sources to identify...

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Vice President - Acute Sales

  • Concordance Healthcare Solutions
  • Riverside, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Myself > My Company > View Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to...

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Salary for Healthcare Director Jobs in California

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Healthcare Director positions.



Highest Education Level

Healthcare Directors in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.9%
Master's Degree
34.3%
Associate's Degree
9.0%
Doctorate Degree
7.4%
High School or GED
6.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.0%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Healthcare Directors in California
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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