Entry Level Clinical Operations Manager Jobs
New grad clinical operations manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on project experience can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, with employers like University of Miami, Indiana University Health, and DaVita hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Senior Clinical Operations Liaison St. David's Medical Center
BENEFITS
St. David's Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
We are seeking a Senior Clinical Operations Liaison for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!
JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS
As the Senior Clinical Operations Liaison, you will work with nursing leadership to support clinical initiatives identified at the system, entity, and department levels. You will collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer and/or Chief Operating Officer, department directors and managers, physicians, and other hospital and system leadership using quality and process improvement methods.
- You will coordinate efforts with department leadership to improve operational activities related to enhancing efficiencies, patient satisfaction, physician satisfaction, and cost-effective outcomes for clinical services
- You will collaborate with ancillary departments to develop strategic action plans that drive change and process improvements
- You will be responsible for monitoring progress towards goals related to compliance with standard operating processes and procedures
- You will perform periodic audits, surveys, and organizational assessments
- You will implement, monitor, and evaluate a standard work process that promotes collaborative clinical practice and ensures professional standards of practice
- You will collect, organize and analyze data in addition to generating and providing accurate and complete reports for management and/or regulatory agencies
- You will attend and support key leadership committees
- Other duties as needed
Experience
- Experience in the Operating Room
- Surgical Tech experience - required
- Experience using Smart Application, Meditech, charge codes – preferred
Education
- Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology, or other related degree
Licenses and Certifications
- Current certification as a Surgical Technologist
- Current Basic Life Support certification
St. David’s Medical Center, part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. David’s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital. Located in Central Austin, St. David’s Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.
The hospital provides a full spectrum of women's services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region’s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center.
St. David’s Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet® hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Senior Clinical Operations Liaison opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
INTRODUCTION
Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Senior Clinical Operations Liaison St. David's Medical Center
BENEFITS
St. David's Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
We are seeking a Senior Clinical Operations Liaison for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!
JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS
As the Senior Clinical Operations Liaison, you will work with nursing leadership to support clinical initiatives identified at the system, entity, and department levels. You will collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer and/or Chief Operating Officer, department directors and managers, physicians, and other hospital and system leadership using quality and process improvement methods.
- You will coordinate efforts with department leadership to improve operational activities related to enhancing efficiencies, patient satisfaction, physician satisfaction, and cost-effective outcomes for clinical services
- You will collaborate with ancillary departments to develop strategic action plans that drive change and process improvements
- You will be responsible for monitoring progress towards goals related to compliance with standard operating processes and procedures
- You will perform periodic audits, surveys, and organizational assessments
- You will implement, monitor, and evaluate a standard work process that promotes collaborative clinical practice and ensures professional standards of practice
- You will collect, organize and analyze data in addition to generating and providing accurate and complete reports for management and/or regulatory agencies
- You will attend and support key leadership committees
- Other duties as needed
Experience
- Experience in the Operating Room
- Surgical Tech experience - required
- Experience using Smart Application, Meditech, charge codes – preferred
Education
- Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology, or other related degree
Licenses and Certifications
- Current certification as a Surgical Technologist
- Current Basic Life Support certification
St. David’s Medical Center, part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. David’s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital. Located in Central Austin, St. David’s Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.
The hospital provides a full spectrum of women's services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region’s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center.
St. David’s Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet® hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Senior Clinical Operations Liaison opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Entry Level Clinical Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level clinical operations manager job?
Focus on demonstrating hands-on experience through internships, clinical rotations, or volunteer work in healthcare or research settings. Employers at this level look for familiarity with regulatory frameworks, attention to detail, and the ability to support cross-functional teams. Coursework in health administration, public health, or life sciences strengthens your application, and a well-organized resume that highlights process-oriented projects gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire entry level clinical operations managers?
Companies hiring entry level clinical operations managers right now include University of Miami, Indiana University Health, and DaVita, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring covers contract research organizations, hospital systems, pharmaceutical companies, and medical device firms, all of which regularly bring on junior candidates to support clinical trial coordination and operational functions.
Are there remote entry level clinical operations manager jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles remain common at this level. About 0% of entry level clinical operations manager openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with fully remote positions most often found at larger contract research organizations and health technology companies that have established distributed teams.
Are these new grad clinical operations manager jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles suited to candidates just entering the field. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or clinical rotations in place of full-time history, and values a relevant degree or portfolio of academic projects over an extensive work record.
Which industries hire the most entry level clinical operations managers?
Entry Level clinical operations manager roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run ongoing clinical studies, regulatory submissions, and patient-facing programs that require dedicated operational support from junior team members.