Chief of Staff, Clinical Office

SHPCA SCAN Health Plan; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Wellness program

PTO + holidays

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SCAN Health Plan is seeking a Chief of Staff to support the Chief Clinical Officer in shaping division strategy and operations. You will act as a strategic advisor, align leaders, manage cross-functional projects, and ensure effective decision-making processes across the organization.

The role requires strong experience in healthcare operations, strategic planning, and executive communication, with 5–7 years in related roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience with 5-7 years in operations and strategy.
• Expert knowledge of strategic business operations.
• Excellent project management skills for large or long-term projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in healthcare or healthcare technology preferred; management consulting background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives aligned to the Chief Clinical Officer's mission.
• Coordinate cross-department partnerships and align senior leaders.
• Prepare communications and reports for executive decision making.
• Oversee projects, allocate resources, and drive timely results.

Skills

Project management

Strategic operations

Stakeholder management

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Founded in 1977 as the Senior Care Action Network, SCAN began with a simple but radical idea: that older adults deserve to stay healthy and independent. That belief was championed by a group of community activists we still honor today as the "12 Angry Seniors". Their mission continues to guide everything we do. Today, SCAN is a nonprofit health organization serving more than 500,000 people across Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington, with over $8 billion in annual revenue. With nearly five decades of experience, we have built a distinctive, values-driven platform dedicated to improving care for older adults. Our work spans Medicare Advantage, fully integrated care models, primary care, care for the most medically and socially complex populations, and next-generation care delivery models. Across all of this, we are united by a shared commitment: combining compassion with discipline, innovation with stewardship, and growth with integrity. At SCAN, we believe scale should strengthen-not dilute-our mission. We are building the future of care for older adults, grounded in purpose, accountability, and respect for the people and communities we serve.

The Job

The Chief of Staff manages the office of the Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) to support the CCO in running the division strategy and operations. Serves as a strategic advisor and counsel to the Chief Clinical Officer. Accountable to keep leaders aligned on core tasks and consistent messaging across departments. You Will Lead strategic initiatives that is aligned to Chief Clinical Officer’s mission that will require cross department partnership. Point of contact on behalf of CCO to align senior leaders. Guide leaders across multiple departments to engage in a broad range of activities focused on making time, information, and decision processes more effective for the Chief Clinical Officer. Take action to solve problems, mediate disputes, and address business issues before they are brought to the Chief Clinical Officer. Support the divisional CCO in building and maintaining relationships with employees, members, business partners and the community. Provide a communication framework to link the CCA with company stakeholders. Represent the Chief Clinical Officer at meetings and events. Prepare and deliver communications on behalf of the CCA. Consult Chief Clinical Officer and senior leadership to determine and prioritize business strategies. Facilitate strategic planning and company policy development processes. Oversee the research and analysis of business issues to formulate insights and present recommendations to support executive decision making. Build upon industry best practice in Healthcare to share the latest products, services, and partnerships to inform strategic initiatives. Manage cross-functional and division-wide projects or initiatives. Bring together appropriate stakeholders, identify and allocate needed resources, and drive projects to expected results. Apply superior business acumen to advise the Chief Clinical Officer in matters significant to the organization. Provide the CCO with an unbiased and wide-ranging view on business issues and opportunities. Coordinate and perform special projects as needed. Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employee; maintaining a safe and secure work environment; developing personal growth opportunities. Develop timely reports to keep the President Office informed of major milestones and challenges. We seek Rebels who are curious about AI and its power to transform how we operate and serve our members. Actively support the achievement of SCAN’s Vision and Goals. Other duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience 5-7 years of related experience in operations and strategic Expert knowledge of business operations at the strategic level. Excellent project management skills with experience in expediting large and/or long term projects. Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to find creative solutions for issues where the answers are not clear. Highly developed oral and written communications skills with the ability to effectively convey information in a clear and concise manner; strong platform and presentation skills. Strong understanding of systems in a managed care setting. Ability to effectively meet with and prepare materials for presentation information to Board, clients, regulators, and other stakeholders. Able to effectively navigate complex stakeholder dynamics, manage competing perspectives, and drive alignment across cross-functional teams. Must have experience leading strategic initiatives, supporting executive decision-making, and ensuring organizational priorities are executed effectively. Experience in healthcare, including hospitals, health plans, or healthcare technology organizations, is highly preferred. A background in management consulting is a significant plus.

What's in it for you?

• Base Pay Range: $147,900 to $214,030 annually
• Work Mode: Mostly Onsite (This is a hybrid position. Employees who live locally are expected to follow SCAN in-office schedule (currently Tuesdays and Wednesdays). SCAN's headquarters is currently located in Long Beach, California, and is expected to relocate to Cerritos, California, in 2027.)
• An annual employee bonus program
• Robust Wellness Program
• Generous paid-time-off (PTO) along with 11 paid holidays per year, 1 floating holiday, birthday off, and 2 volunteer days
• Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match
• Robust employee recognition program
• Tuition reimbursement
• An opportunity to become part of a team that makes a difference to our members and our community every day!

At SCAN we believe that it is our business to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our community through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more. SCAN is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affidiate Action workplace. Individuals seeking employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required. #LI-JA1 #LI-Hybrid Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Become part of a mission-driven team that makes a difference in the lives of seniors every day. SCAN has a long history of finding and investing in ways to meet seniors' needs. This focus is what attracts employees to SCAN. For each and every one of us, the SCAN mission is personal. Keeping Seniors Healthy and Independent is both our mission and our passion. That same commitment carries over to our employees. We provide the training, tools and support necessary to do your work. We reward effort and celebrate success. SCAN both develops and attracts people who are leading experts in their respective fields. If the SCAN mission is one you believe in too, we invite you to explore the career opportunities at SCAN.

Why consider a career at SCAN?

• A competitive compensation and benefits program;
• An annual employee bonus program;
• Generous paid-time-off (PTO);
• Eleven paid holidays per year;
• Excellent Retirement Savings program;
• A work-life balance;
• An opportunity to become part of a team that makes a difference to our members and our community every day!