What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administration and Operations Manager position at Dowagiac-3?
Cass Family Clinic, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible care to our community, is seeking an experienced Clinic Operations Manager. This role oversees day-to-day operational processes, supports strategic initiatives, and ensures efficiency, compliance, and quality across our clinic locations.
The Clinic Operations Manager is a key leadership role that works closely with clinical, administrative, and finance teams to ensure smooth operations, patient satisfaction, and sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities Operational Oversight:-
Manage end-to-end clinic operations, ensuring efficient workflows, quality care delivery, and compliance with healthcare regulations.
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Collaborate with finance to monitor operational costs and implement cost-effective solutions.
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Optimize clinic logistics, inventory, and resource allocation.
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Coordinate with department leaders to address operational challenges and implement scalable solutions.
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Lead clinic-wide initiatives such as process improvement, new program implementation, and facility expansion projects.
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Develop project plans including timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
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Ensure cross-functional teams meet project milestones and maintain alignment with organizational goals.
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Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular updates to executive leadership.
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Identify operational gaps and develop strategies to improve efficiency, patient satisfaction, and staff productivity.
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Standardize clinic processes, documentation, and workflows.
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Apply Lean or Six Sigma methodologies to reduce inefficiencies and enhance service quality.
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Serve as a central point of communication between administration, clinical teams, and external partners.
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Facilitate alignment, knowledge sharing, and best practices across departments.
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Provide guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities for clinic staff.
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Ensure compliance with HIPAA, federal, state, and local healthcare regulations.
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Monitor and mitigate operational risks.
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Provide operational performance reporting to leadership.
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Support internal audits and quality improvement initiatives.
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Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Operations Management, or related field.
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5 years of experience in clinic or healthcare operations management.
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Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and projects.
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Strong understanding of healthcare compliance, operational workflows, and patient care processes.
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Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems (e.g., Athena, Epic, or similar).
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Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement certification preferred.
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Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic healthcare environment.