Senior Level Care Manager Jobs
Senior level care manager jobs put experienced professionals in charge of patient outcomes, care coordination strategy, and the clinical teams that deliver complex, high-acuity programs. Openings concentrate across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Color, Auditdata, and mercyFirst hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
ORGANIZATION
SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - South
POSITION OVERVIEW
Manages and provides operational leadership to assigned areas of the Medical Foundation/ Outpatient Clinics ensuring that they meeting the organizational goals and initiatives of patient and team safety, affordability, quality, patient satisfaction and access. Plans and organizes operations and resources to ensure effective and efficient delivery of patient care consistent with applicable laws, standards and regulations. Establishes protocols and practices, ensuring compliance with department, affiliate, operating unit, and/or system standards, policies and procedures, local and state standards, and applicable laws and regulations. Takes a strategic and tactical approach in identifying best practices and standardizing workflows/processes, and developing plans of action to implement changes. Establishes and manages capital and operational budgets to achieve financial targets via effective utilization of personnel, resources and supplies. Develops and maintains a solid partnership with internal and external peers, leaders, and/or local/state/federal agencies to facilitate and collaborate on initiatives or issues resolution. Provides guidance and/or direct intervention in resolving challenging or complex situations.
To be in the Manager, Area II, the job should meet 3 of the 5 following criteria:
- Multiple physical locations
- 30+ employees
- 10+ providers
- $3MM+ Operating Expense
- Extended hours (open evenings and weekends)
Education
- Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
- Bachelor's: Business Administration, Healthcare or related field
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE
- 8 years recent relevant experience
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Extensive knowledge of healthcare operations in a non-acute setting and how department’s process/workflow impacts other department operations.
- A comprehensive knowledge of all applicable State, federal, state licensing and other local regulations as they relate to Outpatient Services is required, including but not limited to Medicare, MediCal, Medicaid, Knox Keene Act and the Starke II Statute.
- An background and ability to form relations with physicians and medical directors as well as with nursing, and other key departments.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including team building, and coaching/mentoring with the ability to motivate and engage others.
- Thorough understanding of operations and workflows and how.
- Demonstrates tactical and analytical thinking and planning skills, and is able to develop plan to accomplish objectives, identify obstacles and resolve operational issues.
- Ability to build and establish effective working partnership with employees, peers, physicians and/or leaders to achieve business objectives.
- Verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction.
- Demonstrates ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.
- Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service and achieving business results.
- Demonstrates a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
- Demonstrates ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences and fostering an inclusive work environment.
- Working knowledge of wage and hour laws.
JOB SHIFT
Days
SCHEDULE
Full Time
DAYS OF THE WEEK
Monday - Friday
WEEKEND REQUIREMENTS
As Needed
BENEFITS
Yes
UNIONS
No
POSITION STATUS
Exempt
WEEKLY HOURS
40
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $0.00 to $0.00 / annual salary
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
INTRODUCTION
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
ORGANIZATION
SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - South
POSITION OVERVIEW
Manages and provides operational leadership to assigned areas of the Medical Foundation/ Outpatient Clinics ensuring that they meeting the organizational goals and initiatives of patient and team safety, affordability, quality, patient satisfaction and access. Plans and organizes operations and resources to ensure effective and efficient delivery of patient care consistent with applicable laws, standards and regulations. Establishes protocols and practices, ensuring compliance with department, affiliate, operating unit, and/or system standards, policies and procedures, local and state standards, and applicable laws and regulations. Takes a strategic and tactical approach in identifying best practices and standardizing workflows/processes, and developing plans of action to implement changes. Establishes and manages capital and operational budgets to achieve financial targets via effective utilization of personnel, resources and supplies. Develops and maintains a solid partnership with internal and external peers, leaders, and/or local/state/federal agencies to facilitate and collaborate on initiatives or issues resolution. Provides guidance and/or direct intervention in resolving challenging or complex situations.
To be in the Manager, Area II, the job should meet 3 of the 5 following criteria:
- Multiple physical locations
- 30+ employees
- 10+ providers
- $3MM+ Operating Expense
- Extended hours (open evenings and weekends)
Education
- Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
- Bachelor's: Business Administration, Healthcare or related field
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE
- 8 years recent relevant experience
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Extensive knowledge of healthcare operations in a non-acute setting and how department’s process/workflow impacts other department operations.
- A comprehensive knowledge of all applicable State, federal, state licensing and other local regulations as they relate to Outpatient Services is required, including but not limited to Medicare, MediCal, Medicaid, Knox Keene Act and the Starke II Statute.
- An background and ability to form relations with physicians and medical directors as well as with nursing, and other key departments.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including team building, and coaching/mentoring with the ability to motivate and engage others.
- Thorough understanding of operations and workflows and how.
- Demonstrates tactical and analytical thinking and planning skills, and is able to develop plan to accomplish objectives, identify obstacles and resolve operational issues.
- Ability to build and establish effective working partnership with employees, peers, physicians and/or leaders to achieve business objectives.
- Verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction.
- Demonstrates ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.
- Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service and achieving business results.
- Demonstrates a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
- Demonstrates ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences and fostering an inclusive work environment.
- Working knowledge of wage and hour laws.
JOB SHIFT
Days
SCHEDULE
Full Time
DAYS OF THE WEEK
Monday - Friday
WEEKEND REQUIREMENTS
As Needed
BENEFITS
Yes
UNIONS
No
POSITION STATUS
Exempt
WEEKLY HOURS
40
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $0.00 to $0.00 / annual salary
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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Senior Level Care Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level care manager job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have led care coordination programs, managed interdisciplinary teams, and owned measurable outcomes like reduced readmissions or improved member health metrics. Demonstrating a history of building workflows, mentoring junior care managers, and influencing clinical policy gives candidates a clear edge. Certifications such as CCM and direct experience with high-risk or complex populations strengthen your candidacy further.
Which companies hire senior level care managers?
Companies hiring senior level care managers right now include Color, Auditdata, and mercyFirst, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level covers large health systems, managed care organizations, and employer-sponsored health programs that need experienced professionals to lead care management functions rather than fill individual contributor seats.
Are there remote senior level care manager jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are widely available at this level. About 20% of senior level care manager openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the shift toward telephonic and digital care management models across payers and health tech employers. On-site roles remain common in acute care and health system settings where in-person oversight of clinical staff is required.
What makes a care manager role senior level?
Senior level care manager roles involve program ownership, cross-functional leadership, and accountability for population-level outcomes rather than individual caseloads alone. Expectations typically include setting clinical protocols, mentoring less experienced care managers, collaborating with medical directors and utilization review teams, and driving quality metrics across a department or product line. The scope is strategic as much as it is clinical.
Which industries hire the most senior level care managers?
Senior Level care manager roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive the most demand because they manage large populations with complex needs, requiring senior professionals who can design and oversee scalable care coordination programs rather than simply manage a caseload.