Assistant Clinical Manager, Surgery

Sutter Bay Hospitals

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Sacramento Until 9/29/2026 4+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 31, 2026 Last posted July 31, 2026
Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! 

Organization:

SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento

Position Overview:

Accountable for patient-care outcomes through the assimilation and application of evidence-based information to design, implement, and evaluate patient-care processes and models of care delivery. Promotes creating the best care plan for patients and their families. With the patient in the center, coordinates care between providers involved in the patients’ care. Provides advisement and counsel regarding complicated patient cases.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is provided

BLS-Basic Life Support Health Provider

DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES

ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support:

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

4 years recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Solid understanding of operations and workflows and how department’s process/workflow impacts other flows or departments.
 

Knowledge and understanding of applicable local, state, federal and other health care laws, regulations and requirements – e.g., TJC, Medi-Cal, Medicare.
 

Demonstrated leadership skills, including team building, and coaching/mentoring with the ability to motivate and engage others.
 

Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve technical and operational issues problems as guided by policies, and procedures, or guidance from leadership.
 

Ability to build and establish effective working partnership with employees, peers and/or leaders to achieve business objectives.
 

Understands age specific needs in providing care to patient population served.
 

Demonstrates ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues.
 

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.
 

Demonstrates organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service/achieving business results.
 

Demonstrates commitment to providing exceptional customer service and responding to customer needs/requests in a prompt, courteous manner.
 

Demonstrates ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences.
 

Ability to use essential software and applications associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities.

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Varied

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Occasionally

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $90.93 to $127.29 / hour

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.

About this role

Summary

Manage patient care, coordinate staff, ensure compliance and improve surgical dept processes.

Job title

Assistant Clinical Manager, Surgery

Experience level

4+ years

Minimum experience

4+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Sacramento, no remote work allowed

Salary

$91k–$127k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

leadershipcommunicationregulatory knowledgetime management

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

patient careoperationsleadershiphealthcare laws
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Sacramento, CA, USA

On-site City