Ophthalmic Clinical Operations Manager

Wicker Park Eye Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct access to leadership

Independent ophthalmology practice

Professional development

Team collaboration culture

Job summary

Wicker Park Eye Center in Chicago seeks an Ophthalmic Clinical Operations Manager to lead our clinical team and optimize daily operations. This role focuses on improving patient flow, staff development, and clinical efficiency while maintaining high standards of care.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in ophthalmology, 3+ years in leadership, and strong EMR and diagnostic knowledge. It is a hands-on, physician-led environment rewarding initiative and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of ophthalmology clinical experience
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of ophthalmic diagnostics and workflows
• Experience with EMR systems and tech adoption
• Experience developing staff and building accountable teams
• Ability to make decisions and drive improvements
• Collaborative leadership focused on patient care

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop our ophthalmic clinical team
• Own daily clinical operations, patient flow, and staff scheduling
• Improve clinical efficiency, physician productivity, and patient experience
• Establish and maintain clinical best practices, quality standards, and regulatory compliance
• Oversee diagnostic testing, equipment, supplies, and staff training
• Partner with physicians and admin to identify improvement opportunities
• Remain clinically hands-on when needed and lead by example

Skills

Ophthalmology clinical experience

Clinical leadership

Clinical workflows

EMR proficiency

Employee development

Decision making

Patient care improvement

Education

COA/COT/COMT certification preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Great Ophthalmology Leaders Deserve an Awesome Opportunit y.

Ophthalmic Clinical Operations Manager

Wicker Park Eye Center | Chicago, IL

$75,000–$110,000 annually | Full-Time | On-Site

Are You Ready to Lead, Inspire, and Make a Real Difference?

Are you an experienced ophthalmology professional who loves developing people, improving clinical operations, and creating an exceptional patient experience?

"If I had the opportunity, I know I could make this practice even better"

This may be the opportunity that you've been waiting for.

Wicker Park Eye Center, an established, independent ophthalmology practice in Chicago's vibrant Wicker Park neighborhood, is searching for an exceptional Ophthalmic Clinical Operations Manager to lead our clinical team and help shape the next chapter of our practice.

We're looking for more than a supervisor. We want a confident, hands-on leader who combines deep ophthalmology expertise with a passion for people, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

You'll have a voice. Work directly with Dr. Daniel Tepper and our leadership team. Your ideas, experience, and recommendations will matter.

You'll have an impact. Take ownership of daily clinical operations, develop an outstanding team, and implement improvements that make a measurable difference.

You'll help shape our future. Play an important role in growing our practice, introducing new services and technologies, and integrating an additional optometrist.

You'll lead, not just supervise. Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, professional development, and exceptional patient care.

You'll enjoy the independence of a physician-led practice. Be part of a collaborative environment where decisions can be made, improvements implemented, and results recognized.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop our ophthalmic clinical team.
• Take ownership of daily clinical operations, patient flow, and staff scheduling.
• Improve clinical efficiency, physician productivity, and the patient experience.
• Establish and maintain clinical best practices, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee diagnostic testing, clinical equipment, supplies, and staff training.
• Partner with our physicians and administrator to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and practice growth.
• Remain clinically hands‑on when needed, leading by example.

What Makes You a Great Fit?

You're a proven ophthalmology professional who knows what excellent clinical operations look like—and how to make them happen.

Ideally, you bring:

• 7+ years of ophthalmology clinical experience, or equivalent demonstrated expertise.
• 3+ years of successful clinical leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of ophthalmic diagnostics, patient workups, clinical workflows. and EMR systems
• Experienced in advanced technology options and maximizing patient education and adoption.
• Experience developing employees, improving performance, and building accountable teams.
• The confidence to make decisions, solve problems, and drive meaningful improvements.
• A collaborative leadership style and genuine commitment to outstanding patient care.

COA, COT, or COMT certification is preferred. Experience in a medical/surgical ophthalmology practice is especially valuable.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary of $75,000–$110,000, based on qualifications and experience.
• A meaningful leadership role with direct access to practice decision makers.
• The opportunity to help shape a growing, independent ophthalmology practice.
• A professional environment that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and initiative.
• The personal satisfaction of seeing your leadership make a difference every day.

Location:

Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood

Schedule:

Full-time, on-site

Wicker Park Eye Center is an equal opportunity employer.