Chief Operating Officer

Rokos Group; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 282,000 - 342,774; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Participation in pension system

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A regional healthcare system in California seeks a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead operational efforts for its hospital and community health centers. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's in healthcare administration and senior leadership experience in health system operations. Key responsibilities include overseeing performance, improving patient access, and coordinating with executive teams. The position offers a salary range of $282,000 – $342,774, along with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in hospital or health system operations.
• Strong understanding of hospital operations and clinical service lines.
• Experience within safety-net systems or public hospital systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operational performance across CCRMC and health centers.
• Work with the executive team to improve operational infrastructure.
• Enhance coordination across clinical departments.

Skills

Leadership in hospital operations

Operational performance improvement

Patient access management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center & Health Centers

The Chief Operating Officer provides operational leadership for Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and the system’s network of nine community-based health centers, which together represent the core clinical care delivery platform for Contra Costa Health.

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) is a 167-bed, full-service county hospital located in Martinez, California and serves as the primary hospital facility within the Contra Costa Health system. The medical center functions as the central hub for hospital services and the organization’s ambulatory care network.

CCRMC is also a teaching hospital and hosts a nationally recognized Family Medicine Residency Program affiliated with University of California San Francisco.

The medical center provides a comprehensive range of acute and specialty services including:

• Medical and surgical inpatient services
• Labor and delivery services
• Cardiology and cardiopulmonary support services
• Surgical services and recovery
• Rehabilitation therapy services
• Women’s health and perinatal services
• Pediatric and child health services

The hospital also supports a full range of diagnostic and ancillary services, including laboratory services, diagnostic imaging, and cardiopulmonary therapy.

CCRMC’s Emergency Department operates 24 hours per day, providing emergency services to residents throughout the County.

Community-Based Health Centers

CCRMC serves as the central hub for nine community-based health centers located throughout Contra Costa County.

These clinics collectively provide approximately 2,500 patient visits per day and deliver a wide range of ambulatory care services, particularly serving Medi-Cal beneficiaries and Contra Costa Health Plan members.

Services provided across the health center network include:

• Primary care for patients of all ages
• Geriatric care
• Immunizations and preventive services
• Prenatal care and gynecology
• Gender clinic services for transgender and non-binary patients
• Laboratory services and diagnostic testing

Together, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and the community-based health centers provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services designed to meet the healthcare needs of Contra Costa County residents.

The Position:

Chief Operating Officer

Contra Costa Health is seeking a mission-driven healthcare executive to serve as Chief Operating Officer for Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and its network of nine community-based health centers and clinics.

Reporting directly to David Culberson, Chief Executive Officer, the COO provides executive operational leadership for hospital and ambulatory services across the organization’s primary clinical care platform.

The COO will oversee day-to-day operational performance across Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and the health centers while ensuring alignment with the broader strategic priorities of Contra Costa Health.

Working closely with the executive leadership team, the COO will help strengthen operational infrastructure, improve patient access and throughput, enhance coordination across clinical departments, and support workforce development across hospital and clinic operations.

The Chief Operating Officer will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and will work collaboratively with physician leaders, nursing leadership, administrative teams, and County stakeholders to advance operational excellence and support the mission of Contra Costa Health.

Why This Role Matters Now

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers are entering an important period of operational evolution. Under the leadership of David Culberson, Chief Executive Officer of Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers, the organization is strengthening its executive leadership team and focusing on improving operational performance, access to care, and coordination across hospital and ambulatory services.

Over the past 18 months, several key leadership positions across the hospital and clinical enterprise including nursing, physician, and ambulatory leadership—have been strengthened, creating an opportunity to modernize operational infrastructure, improve workflows, and enhance coordination across care settings. At the same time, California public hospitals face evolving financial and regulatory pressures, increasing the importance of operational efficiency, access, and long-term sustainability.

The Chief Operating Officer will play a central role in advancing these priorities and helping build the operational infrastructure needed to support the system’s long-term success.

Experience/Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required in healthcare administration, business administration, public health, nursing, or a related field.
• Master’s degree strongly preferred.

Leadership Experience

• Senior leadership experience in hospital or health system operations
• Experience overseeing inpatient and ambulatory services
• Demonstrated success managing complex healthcare organizations
• Experience working within integrated delivery systems

Operational Expertise

• Strong understanding of hospital operations and clinical service lines
• Experience leading ambulatory care operations across multi-site clinics
• Demonstrated ability to improve operational performance and patient access

Organizational Environment

• Experience working within safety-net systems, academic medical centers, or public hospital systems strongly preferred.
• Experience operating within unionized or public-sector environments is advantageous.

Compensation

The annual salary range for the Chief Operating Officer is currently $282,000 – $342,774, based on the Contra Costa County executive classification structure.

This position is part of the County’s executive leadership compensation framework and includes a competitive benefits package that may include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Participation in the Contra Costa County Employees’ Retirement Association (CCCERA) pension system
• Deferred compensation plan options
• Paid vacation, holidays, and executive leave benefits
• Additional executive benefits consistent with County policies

Final salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications and consistent with County compensation guidelines.