What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Manager position at Dowagiac-3?
As an Assistant Clinic Manager, you will support the Clinic Manager in overseeing daily clinic operations and ensuring exceptional patient care and customer service. You will also play a key role in supporting patient engagement, promoting available services, and ensuring that clinic workflows run smoothly and efficiently.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
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Maintaining high-quality day-to-day clinic operations
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Leading with integrity and fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability
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Supporting clinic performance goals and patient engagement initiatives
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Assisting with recruiting, training, and motivating staff to uphold the organization’s mission
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Managing staff scheduling and labor needs
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Supporting P&L awareness through monitoring supply usage, utilities, and departmental expenditures
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Ensuring high standards of quality assurance through consistent accuracy checks
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Following standard operating procedures for cash handling, including daily reconciliations and deposits
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Monitoring inventory and assisting with supply orders
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Ensuring compliance with all safety protocols, clinical policies, and regulatory standards
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Addressing patient concerns or escalations in a calm, respectful, and solution-focused manner
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Learning and supporting clinic systems, workflows, and equipment functions
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Actively participating in ongoing training and professional development opportunities
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Performing other related duties as assigned
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High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
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Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience (healthcare preferred)
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At least 2 years of customer service experience, including experience with de-escalation
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Basic proficiency with computers, EMR systems, POS systems, and Microsoft Office
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Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends as needed
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Excellent verbal communication skills and patient-service mindset
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Ability to provide clear direction and follow established protocols
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Availability to open and/or close the clinic as scheduled
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Ability to coach, mentor, and train staff members
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Professional appearance consistent with clinic standards
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Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the clinic for most of the shift
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Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment
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Ability to assist patients and staff in various indoor clinic settings
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Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs as needed
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Occasional exposure to cleaning agents, disinfectants, and standard clinical equipment