Entry Level Clinical Manager Jobs
New grad clinical manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or hands-on clinical project work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Insurance, with employers like Medpace, Memorial Healthcare System, and Optum hiring at this level now.
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Overview:
This position is a first line management position. The incumbent has 12-hour responsibility for the coordination of care for patients and families. In conjunction with the area’s Operations Manager or Director, the incumbent shall plan, organize, direct, and evaluate people and activities for the department to ensure the delivery of high quality, cost-effective patient care. In conjunction with the area’s Operations Manager or Director, the incumbent has fiscal responsibility for resources that are defined during the budget process. The position is accountable for scheduling, coordinating, and maintaining the resources necessary on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
This position’s primary focus is with employees, patients, families, physicians and the key contributors from other departments who impact the services of the department. The success of the department depends significantly on the incumbent’s ability to participate well with others and/or collaborate with other managers within the Division of Nursing and the Medical Center.
The employee is expected to support and implement organizational expectations including but not limited to: customer service, patient rights, confidentiality of information, safe environment of care and AHMC initiatives.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
The Clinical Shift Manager reports to the area’s Operations Manager or Director. The Vice President, Patient Care Services/CNO is accountable for planning, developing new services, policy formation, human resources management and organization, financial performance, patient care services operations, and medical management staff relations within his/her area of responsibility. In addition, the area’s Operations Manager or Director is responsible to provide leadership to redesign the health care delivery structure to position the organization to be a leader in an integrated delivery network.
Responsibilities:
This position is a first line management position. The incumbent has 12-hour responsibility for the coordination of care for patients and families. In conjunction with the area’s Operations Manager or Director, the incumbent shall plan, organize, direct, and evaluate people and activities for the department to ensure the delivery of high quality, cost-effective patient care. In conjunction with the area’s Operations Manager or Director, the incumbent has fiscal responsibility for resources that are defined during the budget process. The position is accountable for scheduling, coordinating, and maintaining the resources necessary on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
This position’s primary focus is with employees, patients, families, physicians and the key contributors from other departments who impact the services of the department. The success of the department depends significantly on the incumbent’s ability to participate well with others and/or collaborate with other managers within the Division of Nursing and the Medical Center.
The employee is expected to support and implement organizational expectations including but not limited to: customer service, patient rights, confidentiality of information, safe environment of care and AHMC initiatives.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
The Clinical Shift Manager reports to the area’s Operations Manager or Director. The Vice President, Patient Care Services/CNO is accountable for planning, developing new services, policy formation, human resources management and organization, financial performance, patient care services operations, and medical management staff relations within his/her area of responsibility. In addition, the area’s Operations Manager or Director is responsible to provide leadership to redesign the health care delivery structure to position the organization to be a leader in an integrated delivery network.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s preferred. Associates Degree in Nursing. Minimum of two years direct patient care experience in designated area. In lieu of this experience, consideration will be made for staff with strong education and associated experiential background.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Management style that is open, team-oriented, collaborative, and based on trust and personal integrity.
- Highly developed sense of initiative and flexibility, along with good judgment and analytical skills.
- Current BLS–HCP; national certification in specialty area preferred. ACLS/PALS/NRP/advanced fetal monitoring/NIH certification as per specialty area.
Overview:
This position is a first line management position. The incumbent has 12-hour responsibility for the coordination of care for patients and families. In conjunction with the area’s Operations Manager or Director, the incumbent shall plan, organize, direct, and evaluate people and activities for the department to ensure the delivery of high quality, cost-effective patient care. In conjunction with the area’s Operations Manager or Director, the incumbent has fiscal responsibility for resources that are defined during the budget process. The position is accountable for scheduling, coordinating, and maintaining the resources necessary on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
This position’s primary focus is with employees, patients, families, physicians and the key contributors from other departments who impact the services of the department. The success of the department depends significantly on the incumbent’s ability to participate well with others and/or collaborate with other managers within the Division of Nursing and the Medical Center.
The employee is expected to support and implement organizational expectations including but not limited to: customer service, patient rights, confidentiality of information, safe environment of care and AHMC initiatives.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
The Clinical Shift Manager reports to the area’s Operations Manager or Director. The Vice President, Patient Care Services/CNO is accountable for planning, developing new services, policy formation, human resources management and organization, financial performance, patient care services operations, and medical management staff relations within his/her area of responsibility. In addition, the area’s Operations Manager or Director is responsible to provide leadership to redesign the health care delivery structure to position the organization to be a leader in an integrated delivery network.
Responsibilities:
This position is a first line management position. The incumbent has 12-hour responsibility for the coordination of care for patients and families. In conjunction with the area’s Operations Manager or Director, the incumbent shall plan, organize, direct, and evaluate people and activities for the department to ensure the delivery of high quality, cost-effective patient care. In conjunction with the area’s Operations Manager or Director, the incumbent has fiscal responsibility for resources that are defined during the budget process. The position is accountable for scheduling, coordinating, and maintaining the resources necessary on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
This position’s primary focus is with employees, patients, families, physicians and the key contributors from other departments who impact the services of the department. The success of the department depends significantly on the incumbent’s ability to participate well with others and/or collaborate with other managers within the Division of Nursing and the Medical Center.
The employee is expected to support and implement organizational expectations including but not limited to: customer service, patient rights, confidentiality of information, safe environment of care and AHMC initiatives.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
The Clinical Shift Manager reports to the area’s Operations Manager or Director. The Vice President, Patient Care Services/CNO is accountable for planning, developing new services, policy formation, human resources management and organization, financial performance, patient care services operations, and medical management staff relations within his/her area of responsibility. In addition, the area’s Operations Manager or Director is responsible to provide leadership to redesign the health care delivery structure to position the organization to be a leader in an integrated delivery network.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s preferred. Associates Degree in Nursing. Minimum of two years direct patient care experience in designated area. In lieu of this experience, consideration will be made for staff with strong education and associated experiential background.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Management style that is open, team-oriented, collaborative, and based on trust and personal integrity.
- Highly developed sense of initiative and flexibility, along with good judgment and analytical skills.
- Current BLS–HCP; national certification in specialty area preferred. ACLS/PALS/NRP/advanced fetal monitoring/NIH certification as per specialty area.
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Entry Level Clinical Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level clinical manager job?
Focus on clinical internships, practicum experience, or any supervisory responsibilities you held during your program. Employers at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate basic team coordination, familiarity with healthcare compliance standards, and clear communication skills. Tailoring your application to show patient-care exposure or quality-improvement coursework gives entry level candidates a concrete edge over those with generic resumes.
Which companies hire entry level clinical managers?
Companies hiring entry level clinical managers right now include Medpace, Memorial Healthcare System, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from hospital systems, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, and behavioral health organizations that build management pipelines by promoting early-career clinicians.
Are there remote entry level clinical manager jobs?
Yes, though most clinical manager roles involve some on-site presence. About 12% of entry level clinical manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to focus on care coordination, utilization review, or telehealth program oversight where in-person clinical duties are limited.
Are these new grad clinical manager jobs?
Yes. Many of the openings listed here are new grad friendly, meaning they welcome recent graduates, junior candidates, and applicants with zero to two years of experience. A new grad posting at this level typically accepts internship hours, clinical rotations, or a strong portfolio of academic projects in place of full-time management experience.
Which industries hire the most entry level clinical managers?
Entry Level clinical manager roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive early-career hiring because they operate high patient volumes and need structured management pipelines to develop new graduates into supervisory roles quickly.