Job Description

At NorthBay Health, the Director of Specialty Care Clinics is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership for multiple specialty care clinics within the ambulatory division. This role ensures high- quality, patient centered care is delivered consistently while achieving operational goals related to access, growth efficiency, provider productivity and financial performance. The Director collaborates in a dyad partnership with the Chief Physician, Specialty Clinics, other clinic Medical Directors ensuring a collaborative approach to clinical and operational excellence optimizing service delivery while aligning with the organization’s mission and strategic goals.

This position reports directly to the Chief of Ambulatory Operations and is responsible for leading operational efficiencies, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and patient experience initiatives. Operating with the highest level of integrity, the Director will foster positive, collaborative relationships throughout the organization for the enhancement of the specialty clinics delivery and growth. Facilitation of a positive work environment for physicians, providers, leaders and staff. Additionally, the Director serves as a mentor and coach for emerging leaders, fostering leadership development and strengthening management capabilities across ambulatory services. The Director will also be responsible for collaborating closely with other ambulatory and hospital leaders, as well as other senior executives, to align clinic services with broader organizational priorities and system-wide strategic initiatives to support integrated, team-based care delivery.

Education:

• Master’s highly preferred or Bachelors required with 8 years of ambulatory management experience.

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible management ambulatory leadership experience required with at least 4 years in the discipline.
• Administrative leadership experience within specialty services and/or surgical services preferred.

Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in building collaborative working relationships with providers, colleagues, staff, and senior executives.
• Demonstrated initiative, follow through and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and high professional standards with results oriented management style. Demonstrated effective project management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Must possess strong degree of organizational skills and demonstrated ability to deal with job-related stress, setting of priorities, coordination multiple projects and successful record of meeting deadlines.
• Must possess willingness to provide on-site practice oversight, as needed. Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal, judgment and problem solving skills.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Demonstrates the True North values. The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Health. The True North values principles consist of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence.

Compensation:

• $195K to $205K based on years of experience doing the duties of the role.
• Eligible for annual VCP Bonus.

Interpersonal Skills and Values

Demonstrates NorthBay Health’s True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Why NorthBay Health

NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions. We are expanding access to care across our communities through two acute-care hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU maternity unit, along with a cancer center, urgent care locations, and a growing network of primary and specialty care clinics.

We provide advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health is nationally recognized for quality care, including Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and multiple U.S. News and World Report high performing recognitions.

We are committed to being the trusted healthcare partner of choice and offer an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support the health of our communities.

NorthBay Health Benefits Options

NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.

Compensation Structure

NorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1–5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role. Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.

Remote Work Disclosure

NorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.

Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.

Notice to Recruitment Agencies

NorthBay Health utilizes a managed service provider (MSP) for agency partnerships and is not currently engaging external recruiting firms outside of established agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or third-party candidate submissions. Please do not contact NorthBay Health employees, leaders, physicians, or hiring managers regarding recruitment or job postings.

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