Public Health Clinic Unit Manager*

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA
Hesperia, California United States  View Map
Posted: Mar 08, 2026
  • Salary: $109,720.00 - $151,174.40 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Administration and Management
  • Public Health
  • Job Description

    The Job

    The Department of Public Health (DPH) Clinic Operations is looking for a Clinic Unit Manager to manage Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) and Public Health Clinics. The Clinic Unit Manager will plan, coordinate, direct, evaluate the clinic and supervise assigned staff. This recruitment will be used to fill a vacancy for a High Desert position located at the Hesperia Public Health Clinic.

    Duties include but are not limited to:

    • Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures, objectives and standards of care, safety initiatives, environmental and infection control and prevention standards.
    • Assists in the preparation and monitoring of health center budget; monitors resource utilization, creates reports, manages and reconcile budget and explains budget variances; control overtime.
    • Supervises and direct the work of Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Medical Assistants assigned to the Clinics.
    • Plans workflow, completes work performance evaluations; disciplinary actions and hiring.
    • Ensures compliance with state, federal, local and OSHA regulations.
    • Prepares schedule, oversees payroll time, attendance processing including approving time off.
    • Completes planning, implementation, and evaluation of competencies for licensed and clinical support staff.
    • Oversees the development and implementation of continuous patient experience improvement efforts.
    • Leads performance improvement measures.
    • Serves as liaison to internal and external stakeholders.
    • Performs professional nursing duties as needed.

    For more information, refer to the Clinic Unit Manager - ARMC j ob description.

    This excellent opportunity for career growth also offers a lucrative benefits package!

    To review job-specific benefits, refer to:

    Benefits by Occupational Unit (BbOU) Summary

    Employee Benefits

    Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

    ABOUT DPH - FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS
    Our health centers provide a wide range of low-cost, confidential health services. Our mission is to protect health, prevent disease, and promote equal opportunity for health and well-being. We celebrate and respect the uniqueness of cultures, communities and beliefs and are here to give San Bernardino County residents health care in a friendly atmosphere.

    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

    Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.

    Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

    Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

    Minimum Requirements

    Candidates must meet ALL of the following:

    LICENSE: Must possess and maintain Registered Nurse licensure with the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.

    EDUCATION: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Business, Healthcare Administration or any healthcare related field.

    CERTIFICATION: Must possess and maintain current Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

    EXPERIENCE:

    Option 1 : Three (3) years as an Registered Nurse (RN), including one (1) year serving as a full-scope nurse supervisor in a outpatient primary care, ambulatory or clinic setting.

    -OR-

    Option 2 : Five (5) years as an RN including two (2) years as a charge nurse in a outpatient primary care, ambulatory or clinic setting serving as a charge nurse.

    Substitution : A Master’s of Science degree in Nursing, Public Health, Healthcare Administration or healthcare related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience under Option 2 only. Charge Nurse experience can't be substituted.

    Desired Qualifications

    The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree with five (5) or more years of outpatient and clinic operations experience.

    Selection Process

    Application Procedure : Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

    There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.

    To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

    If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

    Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
    San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

    ADA Accommodation:
    If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

    Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

    For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

    Supervisory Nurses Unit

    San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

    Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

    Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

    *Retirement benefits subject to change.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • San Bernardino County
    • San Bernardino County

    San Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.

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