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Clinical Resource Director

San Jose, CA · On-site

$87K - $148K/yr

The Clinical Resource Director is responsible for driving positive change through program definition and leading initiatives that support the health care organization's clinical expense agenda. The ...

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How much do clinical resource director jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical resource director in the United States is $54.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.45 and $71.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Clinical Resource Director vs Clinical Operations Manager?

AspectClinical Resource DirectorClinical Operations Manager
CredentialsTypically requires a healthcare-related degree and experience in resource planningUsually holds a healthcare or management degree with operational experience
Work EnvironmentFocuses on resource allocation across departments, strategic planningOversees daily clinical operations, staff management
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, healthcare systems, clinicsHospitals, clinics, healthcare organizations

The Clinical Resource Director primarily manages resource planning and allocation, focusing on strategic initiatives. In contrast, the Clinical Operations Manager oversees daily clinical activities and staff management. Both roles are vital in healthcare settings but differ in scope and focus.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Clinical Resource Director, and why are they important?

To excel as a Clinical Resource Director, you need expertise in healthcare management, supply chain operations, and clinical process optimization, often backed by a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree and healthcare experience. Familiarity with hospital information systems, inventory management platforms, and procurement tools is typically required, along with certifications like CMRP (Certified Materials & Resource Professional) being advantageous. Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and effective communication are standout soft skills for this role. These skills ensure efficient resource utilization, cost control, and improved patient care outcomes within healthcare organizations.

How does a Clinical Resource Director typically collaborate with clinical staff and supply chain teams to optimize resource utilization?

A Clinical Resource Director works closely with both clinical staff and supply chain teams to ensure that medical resources and supplies are used efficiently and cost-effectively. This involves regular meetings with nursing leaders, physicians, and procurement teams to assess usage patterns, address concerns, and implement process improvements. The role often requires balancing the clinical needs of patient care with the hospital's operational and budgetary goals, fostering open communication and teamwork across departments. Effective collaboration helps to maintain high standards of patient care while minimizing waste and optimizing inventory management.

What is a Clinical Resource Director?

A Clinical Resource Director is a healthcare professional responsible for overseeing the management and utilization of clinical resources within a healthcare facility, such as a hospital. They work to optimize the use of medical supplies, equipment, and staff to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining high-quality patient care. Their duties often include collaborating with clinical and administrative teams, managing vendor relationships, and implementing strategies to reduce unnecessary spending. Clinical Resource Directors play a key role in improving operational efficiency and supporting the delivery of safe, effective healthcare.
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Infographic showing various Clinical Resource Director job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,010 per year, or $54.3 per hour.
Clinical Resource Director

Clinical Resource Director

TriStar Centennial Medical Center

Nashville, TN • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


TriStar Health rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

This position is incentive eligible.

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Clinical Resource Director? At TriStar Centennial Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Clinical Resource Director is responsible for establishing and leading the supply expense agenda for the clinical resource management program for a hospital(s). The Clinical Resource Director is responsible for driving positive change through program definition and leading initiatives that support the health care organization's clinical expense agenda. The position is responsible for reviewing and optimizing the group purchasing organization’s contract portfolio; and developing and executing product standardization with the value analysis committees. The Clinical Resource Director has a broad enterprise and segment influence and will need to build strategic alliances with Hospital Leadership, Physicians and Supply Chain to execute successfully the clinical supply expense plan. The position requires confidence, independent action, initiative, a sense of urgency, and the ability to make and to take responsibility for their decisions. A well-suited candidate will react, adjust quickly and develop actions during changing conditions.

What you will do in this role includes:
  • Develops and implements facility or division-based strategies and processes to reduce supply expense per adjusted admission
  • Identifies and implements supply expense margin improvement with a primary focus on high cost of good departments to include surgical services, Cath lab, ep lab and special procedures
  • Identifies facility(s) supply expense variances and develops action plans to mitigate an increase in supply expense; and participates in monthly operating reports and supply expense planning
  • Participates, develops content and facilitates value analysis meetings such as facility based, division based, service line or physician led meetings
  • Utilizes clinical product value analysis committees to review products and technology for clinical evidence and benefit; discuss financial considerations to include contract compliance, cost and reimbursement; identify opportunities to standardize products and reduce waste; and maintain or increases product quality and patient outcomes
  • Builds relationships and increases customer satisfaction with hospital leadership, chief medical officer, clinical directors, physicians, value analysis teams and supply chain leadership
  • Develops relationships and collaborates with facility leadership and staff, physicians, and supply chain to identify, develop and implement continuous quality improvement and cost containment processes for supplies, technology and labor practice

What qualifications you will need:

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Healthcare value analysis, clinical supply chain, or acute care hospital performance Required
  • Master’s degree highly preferred
  • Three to five years of value analysis/clinical/hospital leadership experience preferred
  • LPN/RN, Certified Materials and Resource Professional (CMRP), Certified Value Analysis Health Professional (CVAHP), or similar credential preferred
Benefits

TriStar Centennial Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HealthTrust Supply Chain is a critical part of HCA Healthcare’s strategy. Our focus is to improve performance and reduce costs. We do this by joining non-clinical and administrative functions. HealthTrust Supply Chain best practice methodologies. We develop, apply and monitor cost-efficient initiatives and programs for HCA Healthcare. By improving facility efficiency, medical professionals can focus on our mission - patient care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Clinical Resource Director opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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