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Director of Health Information & Population Health – Santa Cruz County, CA
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Director of Health Information & Population Health – Santa Cruz County, CA

Position Type: Full-time, Outpatient + Administrative
EMR: Greenway Intergy
Spanish: Strongly preferred

Role Overview

A mission-driven community health center in Santa Cruz County is seeking a Director of Health Information & Population Health. This leader will guide data, quality, and informatics initiatives for an 11-site system while maintaining a small outpatient clinical panel.

Key Requirements

  • Strong experience with EHR implementation or transition

  • Clinical informatics background or certifications highly valued

  • Spanish-speaking strongly preferred

  • No prior director-level leadership required—open to strong emerging leaders

  • Cannot sponsor visas

Compensation

  • Base salary: $270,400 – $304,337.58 (DOE & FTE)

  • Sign-on/Retention Bonus: Up to $30,000

    • 50% at start, 25% after year 1, 25% after year 2

  • Relocation: Up to $10,000

  • Benefits:

    • Medical, dental, vision, life

    • 19 PTO days + 12 holidays

    • 401(k) with employer contribution

    • CME allowance

    • License fee reimbursement

    • Voluntary LTD

    • Eligible for California State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)

Organization

  • Established FQHC with 11 clinic sites and 400+ employees

  • Strong team culture, mission-driven care model

  • Located near Monterey Bay, offering coastal living and outdoor recreation