Medical Site Manager - Hastings

Cherry Health (Cherry Street Services) DBA; Hastings (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan repayment through NHSC/Michigan

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid time off (4 weeks)

Paid holidays

403(b) with match

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cherry Health is seeking a Clinical Site Manager to lead a primary care ambulatory practice in Michigan. You will partner with medical leadership to promote high-quality, patient-centered care and oversee daily operations, staffing, and performance.

The role emphasizes clinical quality, patient access, staff development, and regulatory compliance, with RN license preferred and extensive leadership experience in ambulatory settings.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Michigan strongly preferred.
• Five+ years of management or supervisory experience in healthcare.
• Experience in ambulatory/outpatient medical settings requested.
• CPR/BLS certification as required by licensure or standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and management of the medical practice.
• Lead staff development, scheduling, coaching, and performance management.
• Monitor clinical quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee practice operations, budgets, and productivity measures.
• Communicate priorities and updates in regular staff meetings.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff management

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

RN license Michigan

Bachelor’s degree in nursing/healthcare

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Welcome to Cherry Health - video about Cherry HealthWhy This Role MattersThe Site Manager plays a critical role in creating a medical practice where patients receive excellent care, providers can practice effectively, and clinical teams have the leadership and support they need to succeed.This is an opportunity for an experienced healthcare leader to make a meaningful impact on clinical quality, patient access, staff development, and the overall health of the community we serve.OVERVIEW OF POSITION:The Clinical Site Manager provides leadership and oversight for the day-to-day operations of an ambulatory medical practice, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered clinical care and an efficient, supportive environment for patients, providers, and staff.This position is ideal for an experienced healthcare manager with a strong background in ambulatory medical practice, clinical operations, and team leadership. The Clinical Site Manager works closely with medical leadership and interdisciplinary teams to support clinical quality, patient access, staff performance, productivity, safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.A current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Michigan is strongly preferred, particularly for candidates with experience leading medical teams in primary care, family practice, community health, or other ambulatory care settings.The successful candidate will be a visible and engaged leader who understands the complexities of medical practice operations and can effectively balance clinical quality, patient experience, staff engagement, provider needs, and operational performance.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Clinical & Practice Leadership· Provide day-to-day leadership and management of the assigned medical practice.· Partner closely with medical leadership and providers to promote high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care.· Support clinical workflows, patient access, care delivery, productivity, and efficient use of practice resources.· Serve as a resource for clinical questions, concerns, and operational issues raised by patients, families, providers, and staff.· Identify opportunities to improve clinical workflows, patient experience, access, quality, and overall practice performance.· Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance.Team Leadership & Staff Management· Lead, coach, develop, and support medical practice staff to achieve organizational and departmental goals.· Create staff schedules, assignments, priorities, and coverage plans based on patient volume and operational needs.· Provide timely and effective coaching, feedback, performance management, and recognition.· Direct, supervise, train, and evaluate staff in accordance with organizational expectations and competencies.· Foster a team environment that promotes professionalism, communication, safety, accountability, and exceptional patient care.· Conduct regular staff meetings to communicate organizational priorities, clinical initiatives, operational updates, and performance expectations.Clinical Quality, Safety & Compliance· Monitor and address clinical and operational quality concerns within the practice.· Conduct quality assurance activities through chart reviews, reports, meetings, observation, and performance monitoring.· Identify and promptly address patient safety, employee safety, infection prevention, and environmental concerns.· Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures and applicable state, federal, licensing, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.· Participate in emergency preparedness planning and response.· Promote a culture of safety and continuous quality improvement.Practice Operations & Performance· Oversee daily practice operations to ensure efficient and effective delivery of medical services.· Collaborate with medical leadership to establish and achieve productivity and operational expectations.· Monitor staffing levels, patient volume, workflows, and other operational indicators to maximize practice efficiency.· Identify operational barriers and develop practical solutions that improve the experience of patients, providers, and staff.· Maintain the physical environment of the practice to meet organizational standards for cleanliness, safety, appearance, and professionalism.· Assist with development, monitoring, and management of departmental budgets.· Lead or participate in organizational initiatives, process improvement projects, and other operational priorities as assigned by the Director of Practice Operations.Clinical & Practice Leadership· Provide day-to-day leadership and management of the assigned medical practice.· Partner closely with medical leadership and providers to promote high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care.· Support clinical workflows, patient access, care delivery, productivity, and efficient use of practice resources.· Serve as a resource for clinical questions, concerns, and operational issues raised by patients, families, providers, and staff.· Identify opportunities to improve clinical workflows, patient experience, access, quality, and overall practice performance.· Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance.Team Leadership & Staff Management· Lead, coach, develop, and support medical practice staff to achieve organizational and departmental goals.· Create staff schedules, assignments, priorities, and coverage plans based on patient volume and operational needs.· Provide timely and effective coaching, feedback, performance management, and recognition.· Direct, supervise, train, and evaluate staff in accordance with organizational expectations and competencies.· Foster a team environment that promotes professionalism, communication, safety, accountability, and exceptional patient care.· Conduct regular staff meetings to communicate organizational priorities, clinical initiatives, operational updates, and performance expectations.Clinical Quality, Safety & Compliance· Monitor and address clinical and operational quality concerns within the practice.· Conduct quality assurance activities through chart reviews, reports, meetings, observation, and performance monitoring.· Identify and promptly address patient safety, employee safety, infection prevention, and environmental concerns.· Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures and applicable state, federal, licensing, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.· Participate in emergency preparedness planning and response.· Promote a culture of safety and continuous quality improvement.Practice Operations & Performance· Oversee daily practice operations to ensure efficient and effective delivery of medical services.· Collaborate with medical leadership to establish and achieve productivity and operational expectations.· Monitor staffing levels, patient volume, workflows, and other operational indicators to maximize practice efficiency.· Identify operational barriers and develop practical solutions that improve the experience of patients, providers, and staff.· Maintain the physical environment of the practice to meet organizational standards for cleanliness, safety, appearance, and professionalism.· Assist with development, monitoring, and management of departmental budgets.· Lead or participate in organizational initiatives, process improvement projects, and other operational priorities as assigned by the Director of Practice Operations.Skills & CompetenciesThe successful candidate will demonstrate:· Strong clinical leadership and healthcare management skills.· Excellent interpersonal, verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.· Ability to build trusting relationships with providers, nurses, medical assistants, and other clinical and operational staff.· Strong understanding of ambulatory healthcare operations and clinical workflows.· Ability to analyze operational and clinical information, identify problems, and implement practical solutions.· Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.· Ability to lead through change and engage staff in new initiatives and process improvements.· Ability to make sound decisions independently while appropriately collaborating with medical and organizational leadership.· Professionalism and sound judgment when working with patients, families, providers, staff, and external partners.· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical record/electronic health record systems.· Working knowledge of applicable state and federal healthcare regulations and requirements.· Willingness to work outside of normal business hours when operational needs require.Education & Licensure· Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Michigan strongly preferred.· Bachelor’s degree in nursing, healthcare administration, business administration, or a related field preferred.· Equivalent combination of education, clinical experience, and healthcare management experience may be considered.Experience· Required:· Five or more years of management or supervisory experience in a healthcare setting.· Experience working in an ambulatory or outpatient medical environment.· Experience working with multiple providers and multidisciplinary clinical teams.· Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification as required by licensure, certification, or organizational standards.Preferred:· Registered Nurse (RN) with clinical experience.· Experience in primary care, family practice, community health, or federally qualified health center (FQHC) environments.· Experience managing high-need or underserved patient populations.· Experience with quality improvement and performance improvement initiatives.· Experience with healthcare operations, productivity management, patient access, and workflow optimization.Physical RequirementsThis position may involve exposure to patients/clients with illnesses or infections. The position requires frequent telephone and computer use, including manual dexterity for writing and computer work. The position may require sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods, as well as bending, squatting, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities may include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be used as required.Client Population ServedMay serve patients across all populations.Why This Role MattersThe Site Manager plays a critical role in creating a medical practice where patients receive excellent care, providers can practice effectively, and clinical teams have the leadership and support they need to succeed.This is an opportunity for an experienced healthcare leader to make a meaningful impact on clinical quality, patient access, staff development, and the overall health of the community we serve.· Experience working with government-funded healthcare programs or other regulatory environments.Who we are:Cherry Health, Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operates in six counties across the state, is based in Grand Rapids. With a team of more than 650 health care professionals at 20 locations, Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers, expanding access, and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities, regardless of an individual’s insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy services, substance abuse services, residential re-entry services, school-based health centers and more.Our Mission:Cherry Health provides comprehensive, high quality healthcare for all.Our Vision:Lives are transformed by creating a healthier community where every person has their best opportunity to thrive.Our Values:Collaboration – Support the Cherry Health mission by encouraging teamwork to accomplish organizational goals.Welcoming – We create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and comfortable contributing.Innovation – Embrace creativity to improve patient care and workplace efficiency while remaining curious and open to learning.Integrity – Uphold the highest ethical standards by being honest and trustworthy.Professionalism – Create a positive work environment where we care accountable for our decision, our action and the results.Benefits:Cherry Health has excellent benefit offerings dependent on employment status. Check out a sample of the benefits available to our team members below!Loan repayment through the NHSC and Michigan State Loan Repayment Program for select rolesMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your familyGenerous Paid Time Off benefit – 4 weeks per year for full timePaid holidays - 8 full day paid holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match - $ for $ match up to 5%MET and MESP 529 Savings PlansPet Insurance!Employee Assistance ProgramOur policy is to offer all employees and applicants for employment equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, or any other protected category.