Regional Assistant Director, Clinic Ops — Central Coast

University of California; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Regional Assistant Director for the Central Coast to partner with the Director of Operations, oversee daily clinic operations, manage staff, and drive strategic initiatives with budget oversight across multiple sites. You will step in for the Director when needed and guide decisions impacting patient care and clinic performance.

The role includes supervising 3+ clinics, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing costs while maintaining high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Healthcare managerial experience required.
• Clinical leadership, planning and change management skills.
• Ability to persuade and influence across levels to achieve results.
• Experience managing patient services and nursing staffing in high-volume environments.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support daily clinic operations across multiple sites.
• Provide staff management and supervision of clinic managers.
• Act as deputy to the Director, Operations during absences.
• Lead strategic initiatives and projects with financial oversight.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and monitor performance.
• Oversee 3+ targeted clinics within the region and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Healthcare leadership

Staff management

Budget management

Change management

Regulatory compliance

Diplomacy and influencing

Communication skills

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field

Job description

UCLA Health is seeking a Regional Assistant Director for the Central Coast to partner with the Director of Operations, oversee daily clinic operations, manage staff, and drive strategic initiatives with budget oversight across multiple sites. You will step in for the Director when needed and guide decisions impacting patient care and clinic performance.

The role includes supervising 3+ clinics, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing costs while maintaining high-quality care.