Clinical Manager, Optometry

Job Title: Clinical Manager, Optometry
Organization: Angels for Sight Vision Clinic
Location: Long Beach, California
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports To: Board of Directors

Overview

Angels for Sight is a non-profit vision clinic dedicated to improving access to quality eye care for underserved communities across Southern California. Our mission is to serve veterans, low-income individuals, the uninsured or underinsured, seniors, and children who face barriers to receiving essential vision services.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Clinical Manager, Optometry to oversee daily clinical operations, manage a diverse team of staff and volunteers, uphold compliance with healthcare standards while ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. This leader will also play a key role in advancing our mission through community partnerships, effective management practices, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

· Oversee day-to-day operations of the Long Beach clinic to ensure smooth and efficient patient flow and service delivery.

· Supervise and support staff and volunteers, providing coaching, training, and performance feedback.

· Collaborate with organizational leadership (Executive Director and Clinic Director) to advance clinic goals and initiatives.

· Conduct team meetings, manage volunteer onboarding and scheduling, and foster a positive clinic culture.

· Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations, clinic policies, and quality assurance standards.

· Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards accreditation requirements.

· Manage patient scheduling through Revolution software and ensure patients are connected to appropriate vision care or external resources.

· Evaluate patient eligibility for clinic services and external assistance programs.

· Prepare monthly operational reports and contribute to strategic planning activities.

· Serve as a liaison with community partners, healthcare providers, and outreach initiatives.

Qualifications

· Licensure or Certification in Optometry (Valid in California)

· Bachelor’s degree in social work, healthcare administration, public health, business, or a related field.

· Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a healthcare, optometry, or nonprofit clinic setting.

· Supervisory or leadership experience in clinical operations.

· Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.

· Demonstrated commitment to health equity and community service for underserved populations.

Requirements

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

· Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

· Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and critical-thinking abilities.

· High degree of professionalism, empathy, and integrity.

· Proficient in standard computer applications; experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems preferred.

· Availability to attend board meetings, retreats, and community outreach events as needed.

Skills & Abilities

· Leadership and team development

· Patient triage and care coordination

· Process improvement and workflow management

· Data reporting, documentation accuracy, and compliance oversight

· Volunteer management and community engagement

· Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic, mission-driven environment

Career Opportunities

This position offers the opportunity to grow within a dedicated, mission-oriented organization making a lasting impact on community eye health. The Clinical Manager role can serve as a strong foundation for advancement into higher-level nonprofit or clinical administrative leadership positions, including Clinic Director or Program Director roles within public health or vision care networks.

Pay: Up to $100,000.00 per year

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

Experience:

• hands-on clinical experience do you have as an optometrist: 2 years (Required)
• clinic management or leadership capacity: 2 years (Preferred)
• EHR systems and Vision Care Management Systems: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Optometry License (Required)

Location:

• Long Beach, CA 90822 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000