What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Clinical Manager position at Zarminali Pediatrics?
Zarminali Pediatrics is building the nation's leading pediatric multispecialty group, focused on supporting families to shape healthy futures for their children – from birth through adulthood – by completely transforming the way pediatric care is delivered nationwide. We are tackling today's challenges of increased administrative burden on clinicians and a siloed approach to pediatric care through intentional design of care delivery, enhanced by leading technology and collaborative, expert care teams.
Our name, inspired by our founder's daughter's name – Zarmina – means “something that is more precious to you than gold”. We couldn’t think of anything that better represents the way parents and caregivers hold the relationship with their children as the most valuable gift, and how we at Zarminali approach care for each child with equal reverence.
We strive for a healthier future for pediatric patients and a happier future for pediatric clinicians nationwide, and we are looking for people to join us in achieving this vision. If you are eager to join a growth stage company and be part of the early team that is shaping the foundation of both the company and the delivery of pediatric care, then this opportunity might be for you!
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Regional Clinical Manager is a senior nursing leadership role responsible for overseeing the performance, development, and operational excellence of clinical support teams across the North Alabama Region. This leader serves as the primary operational and people leader for Medical Assistants and other clinical support personnel, ensuring high-quality patient care, strong clinical standards, and consistent workflows across all clinic locations.
This role combines hands-on clinical leadership with strategic operational oversight, spending significant time embedded within clinics to support team members, evaluate workflows, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
We are seeking an experienced nursing leader with a strong background in ambulatory operations, team development, and multi-site clinical leadership. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, leads with empathy and accountability, and is passionate about building high-performing teams that deliver exceptional pediatric care.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Clinical Leadership & Team Management
We believe that when people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together, we create a stronger team and better care for our patients and their families. We realize the importance of an environment where clinicians and team members feel cared for, supported, and valued. We believe in the basics: treating everyone with kindness, respect, and fairness.
We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. This includes, but is not limited to, race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We recruit and hire based on skills, talent, and potential, ensuring everyone has a fair chance to succeed. Together, we strive to build an inclusive and welcoming space where we can achieve our goal of building a happier future for the pediatric workforce.
Our name, inspired by our founder's daughter's name – Zarmina – means “something that is more precious to you than gold”. We couldn’t think of anything that better represents the way parents and caregivers hold the relationship with their children as the most valuable gift, and how we at Zarminali approach care for each child with equal reverence.
We strive for a healthier future for pediatric patients and a happier future for pediatric clinicians nationwide, and we are looking for people to join us in achieving this vision. If you are eager to join a growth stage company and be part of the early team that is shaping the foundation of both the company and the delivery of pediatric care, then this opportunity might be for you!
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Regional Clinical Manager is a senior nursing leadership role responsible for overseeing the performance, development, and operational excellence of clinical support teams across the North Alabama Region. This leader serves as the primary operational and people leader for Medical Assistants and other clinical support personnel, ensuring high-quality patient care, strong clinical standards, and consistent workflows across all clinic locations.
This role combines hands-on clinical leadership with strategic operational oversight, spending significant time embedded within clinics to support team members, evaluate workflows, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
We are seeking an experienced nursing leader with a strong background in ambulatory operations, team development, and multi-site clinical leadership. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, leads with empathy and accountability, and is passionate about building high-performing teams that deliver exceptional pediatric care.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Clinical Leadership & Team Management
- Provide direct leadership and oversight for Medical Assistants and clinical support staff across multiple clinic locations within the region.
- Lead hiring, onboarding, scheduling support, coaching, performance management, corrective action, and career development for clinical support personnel.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, professionalism, and patient-centered care.
- Serve as a visible and approachable leader by maintaining a regular presence on clinic floors and supporting day-to-day operations.
- Partner with Practice Managers and regional leaders to ensure appropriate staffing levels and operational support across clinics.
- Oversee regional competency and skills validation programs for clinical support staff, ensuring ongoing clinical excellence and compliance.
- Conduct routine quality audits, chart reviews, workflow observations, and compliance assessments to identify improvement opportunities.
- Monitor adherence to clinical protocols, infection prevention standards, patient safety practices, and organizational policies.
- Review and support follow-up on safety events, incident reports, and quality concerns while partnering with compliance and leadership teams on action plans.
- Identify trends and implement corrective actions or educational initiatives to improve patient care and operational outcomes.
- Develop and facilitate training initiatives, onboarding programs, and continuing education opportunities for clinical support teams.
- Mentor and coach team members and emerging leaders to support professional growth and career advancement.
- Ensure consistency in clinical workflows, patient intake processes, documentation standards, and patient care expectations across all sites.
- Partner with organizational leaders to support rollout of new clinical programs, tools, workflows, and operational initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with regional operations leadership, providers, and centralized support teams to drive operational excellence and improve patient experience.
- Support clinic readiness initiatives, workflow optimization, and process improvement efforts across the region.
- Utilize data, audits, and operational metrics to identify opportunities for efficiency, quality improvement, and team performance enhancement.
- Act as a liaison between clinic teams and organizational leadership, advocating for frontline staff while supporting organizational priorities.
- Active nursing license (RN or LPN/LVN based on state requirements) in good standing required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
- 5 years of clinical healthcare experience, preferably in ambulatory, pediatric, or outpatient settings.
- 3 years of leadership experience managing clinical support staff and/or multi-site clinical operations.
- Demonstrated experience leading Medical Assistants or clinical support teams in a high-volume or multi-site healthcare environment strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of ambulatory clinical workflows, patient safety practices, infection prevention, and quality standards.
- Experience with competency programs, quality audits, incident review, and performance improvement initiatives preferred.
- Proficiency with EMR systems and healthcare technology platforms; athenahealth experience preferred.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, coaching, and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and adapt within a rapidly growing organization.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and collaborate across clinical and operational teams.
- Opportunity to lead and develop clinical teams within a mission-driven pediatric healthcare organization.
- Collaborative and supportive culture focused on innovation, teamwork, and exceptional patient care.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities within a growing national organization.
- Competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and additional benefits.
- The ability to make a meaningful impact on clinical quality, patient experience, and team member development across multiple communities.
We believe that when people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together, we create a stronger team and better care for our patients and their families. We realize the importance of an environment where clinicians and team members feel cared for, supported, and valued. We believe in the basics: treating everyone with kindness, respect, and fairness.
We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. This includes, but is not limited to, race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We recruit and hire based on skills, talent, and potential, ensuring everyone has a fair chance to succeed. Together, we strive to build an inclusive and welcoming space where we can achieve our goal of building a happier future for the pediatric workforce.