Chief Operating Officer
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value due to core leadership role in a community health center, although compensation is lower compared to similar positions in larger organizations.
- Salary: $90,000/year
- Leadership role that shapes community health initiatives
- Requires experience in healthcare operations
Pros
- Key leadership position in a mission-driven health organization
- Opportunity to shape operational strategies in healthcare
- Potential for professional growth in a community setting
Cons
- Salary lower than average for COO roles in larger healthcare systems
- Requires specific experience in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
- Potentially high-pressure environment due to regulatory compliance
Who it's for
Senior • On-site
Good fit
- Experienced healthcare leaders
- Professionals wanting to drive change in community health
- Candidates with knowledge of FQHC operations
Not recommended for
- New graduates or transitioning professionals
- Individuals seeking fully remote work
- Candidates without relevant healthcare experience
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Key Member of the leadership team, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational functions of the health center. The COO ensures that clinical and non-clinical operations align with the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the organization while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role drives efficiency, quality improvement, and patient-centered care to support the overall success and sustainability of the health center.
Education and/or experience
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Leadership and FQHC experience strongly preferred.
Competencies
- Experience in program development and implementation; project management; fundraising; facility oversight and partnership building
- Ability to work independently to achieve specific goals.
- Strong communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with contract language and ability to manage contractual obligations.
- Ability to identify, research and resolve complex issues.
- Ability to develop coherent policies and procedures to address a variety of compliance and operational issues.
- Broad understanding of the rules, regulations and laws governing FQHCs and their operational application.
- Broad understanding of the rules, regulations and laws governing 340B pharmacy practices.
Education and/or experience
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Leadership and FQHC experience strongly preferred.
Competencies
- Experience in program development and implementation; project management; fundraising; facility oversight and partnership building
- Ability to work independently to achieve specific goals.
- Strong communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with contract language and ability to manage contractual obligations.
- Ability to identify, research and resolve complex issues.
- Ability to develop coherent policies and procedures to address a variety of compliance and operational issues.
- Broad understanding of the rules, regulations and laws governing FQHCs and their operational application.
- Broad understanding of the rules, regulations and laws governing 340B pharmacy practices.
