Team Lead Clinic

Forefront Dermatology; Osage Beach (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account matching

PTO & Holidays

Life insurance

Long term disability

Short term disability

401K with employer contribution

Profit sharing

Employee discounts

Job summary

Forefront Dermatology is seeking a Team Lead Clinic to oversee clinical and administrative functions at an assigned dermatology clinic. You will supervise a small team, manage hiring, onboarding, and performance, and lead daily operations to ensure quality patient care across scheduling, clinical support, and administrative tasks.

The role emphasizes staff development, policy adherence, and collaboration with Human Resources to maintain a compliant, patient-centered clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of clinical dermatology or ambulatory care experience.
• Previous supervisory or lead role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and leadership for an assigned clinic team.
• Coordinate workflows, policies, and procedures for efficient patient care.
• Oversee patient experience standards, staffing, and inventory management.
• Escalate operational risks and patient concerns to leadership.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and annual trainings.

Skills

Staff leadership

Ambulatory clinic ops

Scheduling

Communication

EHR/EMR proficiency

Policy compliance

Travel ability

Education

CMA/RMA or equivalent certification

LPN/LVN

RN

Tools

EHR/EMR

Practice management software

Job description

Overview

The Team Lead Clinic is responsible for overseeing all clinical and administrative functions within an assigned clinic or pod. The role has direct supervision of a limited number of FTEs across clinical and administrative functions and dedicates approximately 20% of time to administrative leadership responsibilities including hiring, performance management, and staff development. The Team Lead Clinic has oversight of all clinical, clerical and surgical clinic functions including coordination of care, patient experience, scheduling, clinical support, and administrative operations and may act as the site lead in the absence of other management. This role ensures the clinic operates efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with Forefront’s standards for patient care and team performance.

Schedule: 38 hours, Mon - Thu, 7:00am-5:30pm

Here are just a few things we offer:

• Access to health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account $500 matching contribution
• Eligible for PTO and Holiday pay
• Company paid life insurance and long term disability (full-time only)
• Access to voluntary short term disability insurance (full-time only)
• Access to additional life insurance
• Eligible for Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity and Cancer Guardian
• 401K with employer contribution
• Profit sharing
• Employee discounts
• And much more!

Responsibilities

Staff Leadership & Supervision

• Provide direct day-to-day supervision and leadership for an assigned team, dedicating approximately 20% of time to clinic management including hiring, onboarding, performance management, professional development, and when necessary, separation of staff, in accordance with company policy and in partnership with Human Resources.
• Responsible for training staff on new and/or updated workflows, policies and procedures.
• Coordinate daily activities of the assigned team by establishing and maintaining standard operating procedures, organizing workflow, and assigning team responsibilities to support efficient patient care delivery.
• Manage and approve requests, timekeeping records, and schedule changes for assigned staff in the timekeeping system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Address staff performance issues promptly and constructively; complete annual staff performance evaluations in accordance with company policies and timelines.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team environment that supports professional growth, accountability, and high performance.

Clinic Operations & Patient Experience

• Oversee key operational processes for the assigned team or pod, including patient experience standards, staffing plans, staff meetings, supply and inventory management, and team training and onboarding.
• Drive operational performance through effective resource allocation, clear accountability structures, and active support of clinic productivity and patient experience goals.
• Serve as an operational leader within the clinic, which may include supporting multiple locations or acting as site lead when senior leadership is not onsite; optimize workflows and address patient concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Partner with clinic management to implement organizational policies, procedures, and performance standards consistently across the team.
• Escalate operational risks, patient concerns, or staff issues to clinic leadership as appropriate.

Administrative & Compliance Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and ensure team adherence to all applicable regulatory, compliance, and organizational requirements.
• Manage team completion of all required compliance training.
• Participate in and/or lead annual compliance audits at the direction of manager.

General Management

• Maintain comprehensive oversight of patient access and intake, clinical support, scheduling, supply management, and administrative operations, ensuring seamless coordination across teams.
• Monitor daily clinic performance across all functional areas; identify operational gaps and implement solutions to maintain efficiency, quality, and patient satisfaction.
• Serve as the primary point of operational accountability when the other senior leadership is not onsite, making real-time decisions to support clinic performance and patient experience.
• Coordinate daily huddles with all clinic team members across clinical, administrative, and support roles to ensure consistent application of workflows, standards, and protocols.
• Support cross-functional training and cross-coverage planning to ensure clinic operations are not disrupted by staff absences or fluctuations in patient volume.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Competencies and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise a small team in a clinic environment, including performance management and coaching.
• Broad understanding of ambulatory clinic operations across clinical, administrative, and patient experience functions.
• Strong organizational and workflow management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; able to engage professionally with patients, staff, and clinic leadership.
• Proficiency in EHR/EMR and practice management systems; proficiency in Microsoft Office and timekeeping platforms.
• Sound judgment, composure, and professionalism in a fast-paced patient care environment.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, continuous improvement, and organizational standards.
• Not a remote position. Must be able to travel.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Post-high school education in a medical support field preferred. Associate or bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, or a related field preferred:
• • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA) or equivalent clinical certification/licensure
  • Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)
  • Registered Nurse (RN)
• Minimum of 2+ years of clinical experience in a dermatology or ambulatory care setting required. Additional years of direct patient care experience may be substituted for certification, unless prohibited per state certification requirements.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Experience with MIPS quality reporting preferred.

Forefront Dermatology is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact [e-mail] to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.