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Mendocino Community Health Center (MCHC) has an opening for a Director of Population Health to join our team. MCHC provides comprehensive services for the communities of Mendocino and Lake Counties that include primary care, dental, behavioral health, women's services, and specialty care services. There is strong team support and a multidisciplinary team approach to care. The mission of MCHC Health Centers is to provide the highest quality healthcare for everyone in our communities. We ensure that there are no closed doors for those seeking primary health care at MCHC in Lake and Mendocino Counties. 

If you have not yet traveled to this part of California, it is the peacefulness of Redwood Tree Groves and the short drive to the awe-inspiring Pacific Ocean that will draw you!

This position reports to the Chief Medical Officer

Job Summary:  Oversee quality improvement efforts based upon actionable data and industry best practices. Promote a culture of shared learning, process improvement, and recognition of goals met or exceeded.   Collaborate with internal leaders to identify goals that support the organization's strategic direction. Lead a team of staff whose focus is to improve the health of our community, via assessment tools, analytics, process, and education.  Validate EHR data and work diligently to influence workflows that support accurate data collection.  Actively problem solve and engage as part of the solution in regards to risk mitigation.  Lead the development of new reports, the cataloging of reports, and sharing of dashboard information and survey results.  Seek out opportunities for improved population health strategies, and strive to improve quality of care, patient satisfaction, transparency/awareness of performance related to goals, and opportunities to improve safety.  Work collaboratively to prepare the organization for future changes in healthcare, which impact service delivery/quality and the financial sustainability of the health center. 

The person voted most likely to succeed in this role:  Liked puzzles as a child and math in grade school.  Noticed kids who needed extra support in high school and wanted to help them.  Excelled in statistics in college.  Digs databases, code, and geeks out on excel spreadsheets. Can work well independently and in groups.  Scored high on "influence" in a personality assessment.  If this describes you, in part or in whole, please apply.  

Our Community: MCHC clinics are located in rural Northern California off of the 101 Hwy, 2 hrs. north of San Francisco, 2 hrs. north-west of Sacramento and 1 hr. from the Pacific Ocean.  This friendly community is rich in the arts and produces some of the best wines in Northern California. An area with plenty for outdoor enthusiasts and foodies alike. We offer an unparalleled sense of community, in a family-friendly environment, filled with opportunities for education, exercise, and creative outlet. In addition, with a short, stress-free commute, you'll have more time to spend with your family and friends or to explore the million acres of national forest, numerous lakes, picturesque vineyards, and breath-taking coastline that our area has to offer. You may choose to enjoy cultural activities including the symphony, community theater, dance and yoga studios, or galleries that display the amazing work of local artists.

If making a difference is important to you, you'll gain a strong sense of satisfaction at our health centers. Your expertise and compassion will be very much appreciated by your colleagues who will soon become eager collaborators, and lifelong friends.
All of this adds up to a quality of life that you won't find else-where: Increased job satisfaction, time with family and friends, and the space to explore the personal interests that make your life more complete.

For more information or to apply please visit www.mchcinc.org or email Laura Curtis, Executive Recruiter, at lcurtis@mchcinc.org 

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business, data analytics, or related field

Experience in a health care setting; including primary responsibility for leading performance improvement efforts, quality initiatives, and data management/reporting or working with EHR data, case management, patient satisfaction surveys, etc. 

Preferred:  

Clinical background/licensure

Certification in Lean Six Sigma or related program

FQHC experience

About Mendocino Community Health Centers

Mendocino Community Health Center (MCHC) provides comprehensive services for the communities of Mendocino and Lake Counties that include primary care, dental, behavioral health, women's services, and specialty care services. The mission of MCHC Health Centers is to provide the highest quality healthcare for everyone in our communities. We ensure that there are no closed doors for those seeking primary health care at MCHC in Lake and Mendocino Counties.

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