Executive COO - Health Center Operations Leader

Peoples Health Centers Inc; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Coverage

Vision Insurance

HSA (Health Savings Account)

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer 4

Employer-Paid Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Betty Jean Kerr People's Health Centers is seeking a Chief Operating Officer in St. Louis, MO to guide clinical operations, patient access, and administrative functions, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.

You will lead the Executive Management Team and report to the CEO, driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence across the health center network. The role requires extensive experience in healthcare leadership, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement, with a

Qualifications

• Senior-level healthcare leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of healthcare operations and patient care delivery.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and quality programs.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across multiple health center locations.
• Align operations with strategic goals and board expectations.
• Develop, monitor, and optimize performance metrics and budgets.
• Partner with executive team to drive growth and sustainability.
• Oversee patient access, workforce planning, and risk management.
• Support accreditation readiness and regulatory audits.
• Foster a culture of accountability, service excellence, and improvement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Healthcare operations

Executive communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Healthcare Admin/related

Master's in Healthcare Admin or MBA (preferred)

Job description

Betty Jean Kerr People's Health Centers is seeking a Chief Operating Officer in St. Louis, MO to guide clinical operations, patient access, and administrative functions, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.

You will lead the Executive Management Team and report to the CEO, driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence across the health center network. The role requires extensive experience in healthcare leadership, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement, with a