Senior Health Center Operations Leader

Cherry Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan repayment through NHSC and MSRLP

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

4 weeks PTO per year (full-time)

Paid holidays and half-day holidays

403(b) with employer match

529 Savings Plans (MET and MESP)

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cherry Health is seeking an Associate Director of Practice Operations to lead the operational activities of a Detroit-area health center, ensuring staffing, access, quality, safety, and financial performance align with organizational goals.

You will translate system-wide initiatives to site-level execution, supervise staff, monitor metrics, and partner with clinical leadership to optimize workflows and patient experience; some travel between Cherry Health locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Masters degree preferred.
• RN license in Michigan preferred.
• Basic Life Support/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operations and ensure delivery of high-quality clinical services.
• Supervise and develop site staff; manage recruitment and scheduling.
• Monitor and improve operational, financial, and patient access performance.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and safety standards.
• Support clinical workflows and documentation in partnership with medical leadership.
• Engage with community partners to grow patient access and services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Workflow assessment

Analytical skills

Budgets & finance

Revenue cycle

EMR/EHR systems

Office software

Regulatory knowledge

Staff development

Education

Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration or related field

Master’s degree preferred

RN license preferred

BLS certification

Tools

EMR/EHR platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cherry Health is seeking an Associate Director of Practice Operations to lead the operational activities of a Detroit-area health center, ensuring staffing, access, quality, safety, and financial performance align with organizational goals.

You will translate system-wide initiatives to site-level execution, supervise staff, monitor metrics, and partner with clinical leadership to optimize workflows and patient experience; some travel between Cherry Health locations may be required.