Ophthalmology Clinical Operations Leader

Southeast Eye Surgery Center Llc; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training & Career Development

Growth & Advancement Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Competitive Benefits Package

Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities

Employee Eyewear Discounts

Referral Bonus Program

Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day

Job summary

The AVP SEES Group is seeking a Clinical Manager to lead daily ophthalmology clinic operations in Knoxville. You will oversee clinical and front desk teams, optimize patient flow, and ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality patient care.

Work with physicians and administrative leadership to implement best practices, train staff, and improve operational efficiency. RN license or healthcare administration background with 5+ years of leadership is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field; RN license preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Proficiency in EHR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a clear understanding of financial and performance statements (e.g., income statements, P&L’s, payroll reports, practice management dashboards).
• Strong knowledge and understanding of organization’s position and opportunities for improvement and/growth.
• The ability to confront difficult situations and proactively develop practical action plans.
• Maintains relationships with external business associates, including vendors, insurance carriers, and referring providers.
• Proactive approach to staffing including succession planning and gap analysis to ensure operations run smoothly and with no interruption to patient care.
• Leads and manages the clinical and front desk teams, ensuring adherence to company policies, protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversees daily clinical operations, optimizing patient flow and efficiency in coordination with providers and administrative staff.
• Ability to influence and gain support from teammates outside of the direct reporting relationship, including doctors.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, staff, and company information.
• Maintains knowledge of and follows policies, procedure, Code of Conduct, and all Federal and state rules and regulations related to the position.
• Outstanding organization and leadership skills, including the ability to manage, motivate, and mentor.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

EHR proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration

RN license

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The AVP SEES Group is seeking a Clinical Manager to lead daily ophthalmology clinic operations in Knoxville. You will oversee clinical and front desk teams, optimize patient flow, and ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality patient care.

Work with physicians and administrative leadership to implement best practices, train staff, and improve operational efficiency. RN license or healthcare administration background with 5+ years of leadership is preferred.