Associate Director, Special Programs – Healthcare Access

Clinica Sierra Vista; Bakersfield, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

Vacation days

Wellness plan

Education assistance

403(b) plan

Job summary

Clinica Sierra Vista is seeking an Associate Director-Special Programs to lead special population programs across Fresno and Kern County, ensuring high‑quality care, compliance, and operational efficiency. You will oversee HCH, MSAW, and Kern Lifeline, collaborating with clinical teams and executives to meet organizational goals.

The role demands strategic and hands-on leadership, budget oversight, staff development, and strong regulatory knowledge, with a focus on improving patient access and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or related field.
• Master's degree preferred or 10+ years of healthcare administration experience.
• At least 5 years in healthcare operations with 3+ in supervision.
• FQHC experience strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial and operational data.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight for the HCH, MSAW, and Kern Lifeline programs.
• Plan, direct, implement, and assess care activities; address quality indicators.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ADA, CLIA, HIPAA, HRSA, TJC, and NCQA.
• Participate in performance improvement and advocacy activities.
• Develop, implement, and monitor standardized workflows to improve efficiency and satisfaction.
• Monitor budgets and financial goals for programs.
• Train and supervise staff including managers and case managers.
• Manage clinic schedules, resources, and staffing for service delivery.
• Provide administrative oversight for direct reports and growth.
• Conduct audits of patient records for accuracy and confidentiality.
• Build external relationships to secure funding opportunities.
• Represent CSV in external meetings to raise program awareness.
• Support EPIC EHR implementation and other tech platforms.

Skills

Healthcare operations

Program oversight

Regulatory compliance

Staff training

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration

Master's degree preferred

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Clinica Sierra Vista is seeking an Associate Director-Special Programs to lead special population programs across Fresno and Kern County, ensuring high‑quality care, compliance, and operational efficiency. You will oversee HCH, MSAW, and Kern Lifeline, collaborating with clinical teams and executives to meet organizational goals.

The role demands strategic and hands-on leadership, budget oversight, staff development, and strong regulatory knowledge, with a focus on improving patient access and