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Director of Clinic Operations jobs are open across hospital systems, outpatient clinics, and specialty practices, from operations manager to VP level, with specializations in multi-site management, revenue cycle, and clinical workflow optimization. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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JOB SUMMARY:
The Director of Operations is responsible for driving operational and financial performance for the Medical Group at Ephraim McDowell Health. The incumbent provides collaborative leadership in the ongoing development and direction for assigned practices including integrity of operational processes, patient access, operations budgets, human resources, regulatory compliance and standardization of operational activities. They will ensure the clinics are staffing to benchmarks and driving quality, financial, and operational benchmarks to regional and national benchmarks. The Director of Operations will partner with the Practice Managers to ensure efficient day-to-day operations and strong financial performance. The Director will work with the VP to align Clinical Operations to Strategic Goals and Ephraim McDowell Health Strategic Plan. Works with Senior Leaders to ensure relations with physicians and advanced practice providers remain strong and needs are met. Drives Internal Volume Growth through Process Improvement work with Practice Management and Strategy, Liaison and Operations Teams
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for directing the overall practice/clinic operations that support EMH goals and objectives.
- Align medical group operations with system-wide clinical, financial, and population health strategies
- Collaboratively works with the VP and other system leaders, site leaders, and direct reports to set meaningful performance objectives and identify measures for evaluating goal achievement
- Ensure ambulatory services remain integrated within the broader continuum of care and support coordinated patient transitions
- Serves as key advisor to the VP in ongoing operations, Administrative oversight (HR related items, policies and SOPs, budget, and contracts), and strategy of EMH, to include but not limited to the development of business opportunities, financial oversight, execution of system initiatives, setting strategy and goals
- Responsible for the integration of practice operations for those practices which may be acquired by Ephraim McDowell Health. From an operational perspective, directs the planning and onboarding of new acquisitions and newly employed providers to ensure seamless transition for patients, physicians, and employees.
- Mitigate operational risk while maintaining ethical and legal standards across all locations
- Works with Practice Managers to develop individual practice goals; uniform policies/procedures; and assurance of budget compliance for clinic operating units.
- Coordinates with leadership, practice management, payer credentialing, medical staff services and other associates to ensure smooth and efficient onboarding processes for new Providers
- Responsible for the processes and oversight to ensure timely charge entry, collections at point of service, accuracy in patient registration, eligibility verification, and expeditious resolution to requests for information related to third party claims processing.
- Leads monthly meetings for Practice Managers, clinical leadership and Physician partners.
- Balances multiple projects at the same time and able to delegate when appropriate
- Responsible for developing and implementing budget and control activities, determines departmental needs and staffing patterns to deliver cost-effective quality service
WORKING CONDITIONS, HAZARDS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Works in a well lighted, ventilated and air conditioned area. Often exposed to unpleasant odors, sights, and sounds. Long periods of standing, walking, stooping, heavy lifting and bending are required. Risks exposure to disease, infection and physical strain, and assault. Risks exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, radiation and anti-neoplastic agents. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. independently. May work all shifts, some weekends and overtime.
CONTACTS WITH OTHERS:
Patients, family members and significant others, physicians and Associates, other healthcare providers, community resource personnel, administrative staff, and hospital support services.
Requirements:Minimum 5 Years of Experience in Clinic Leadership Roles showing progressive growth
Shift: 1st Shift
Compensation: $77,792 - $103,917 annual salary based on years of experience.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Director of Operations is responsible for driving operational and financial performance for the Medical Group at Ephraim McDowell Health. The incumbent provides collaborative leadership in the ongoing development and direction for assigned practices including integrity of operational processes, patient access, operations budgets, human resources, regulatory compliance and standardization of operational activities. They will ensure the clinics are staffing to benchmarks and driving quality, financial, and operational benchmarks to regional and national benchmarks. The Director of Operations will partner with the Practice Managers to ensure efficient day-to-day operations and strong financial performance. The Director will work with the VP to align Clinical Operations to Strategic Goals and Ephraim McDowell Health Strategic Plan. Works with Senior Leaders to ensure relations with physicians and advanced practice providers remain strong and needs are met. Drives Internal Volume Growth through Process Improvement work with Practice Management and Strategy, Liaison and Operations Teams
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for directing the overall practice/clinic operations that support EMH goals and objectives.
- Align medical group operations with system-wide clinical, financial, and population health strategies
- Collaboratively works with the VP and other system leaders, site leaders, and direct reports to set meaningful performance objectives and identify measures for evaluating goal achievement
- Ensure ambulatory services remain integrated within the broader continuum of care and support coordinated patient transitions
- Serves as key advisor to the VP in ongoing operations, Administrative oversight (HR related items, policies and SOPs, budget, and contracts), and strategy of EMH, to include but not limited to the development of business opportunities, financial oversight, execution of system initiatives, setting strategy and goals
- Responsible for the integration of practice operations for those practices which may be acquired by Ephraim McDowell Health. From an operational perspective, directs the planning and onboarding of new acquisitions and newly employed providers to ensure seamless transition for patients, physicians, and employees.
- Mitigate operational risk while maintaining ethical and legal standards across all locations
- Works with Practice Managers to develop individual practice goals; uniform policies/procedures; and assurance of budget compliance for clinic operating units.
- Coordinates with leadership, practice management, payer credentialing, medical staff services and other associates to ensure smooth and efficient onboarding processes for new Providers
- Responsible for the processes and oversight to ensure timely charge entry, collections at point of service, accuracy in patient registration, eligibility verification, and expeditious resolution to requests for information related to third party claims processing.
- Leads monthly meetings for Practice Managers, clinical leadership and Physician partners.
- Balances multiple projects at the same time and able to delegate when appropriate
- Responsible for developing and implementing budget and control activities, determines departmental needs and staffing patterns to deliver cost-effective quality service
WORKING CONDITIONS, HAZARDS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Works in a well lighted, ventilated and air conditioned area. Often exposed to unpleasant odors, sights, and sounds. Long periods of standing, walking, stooping, heavy lifting and bending are required. Risks exposure to disease, infection and physical strain, and assault. Risks exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, radiation and anti-neoplastic agents. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. independently. May work all shifts, some weekends and overtime.
CONTACTS WITH OTHERS:
Patients, family members and significant others, physicians and Associates, other healthcare providers, community resource personnel, administrative staff, and hospital support services.
Requirements:Minimum 5 Years of Experience in Clinic Leadership Roles showing progressive growth
Shift: 1st Shift
Compensation: $77,792 - $103,917 annual salary based on years of experience.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of clinic operations jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, or a related field required
- Minimum five years of progressive clinical or medical practice management experience
- Demonstrated experience managing staff across multiple clinical departments or locations
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations including HIPAA, OSHA, and Joint Commission standards
- Strong financial acumen including budget management, billing oversight, and revenue cycle understanding
Tips for Your Director of Clinic Operations Job Search
Quantify operational scale on your resume
Hiring managers want to see the size of what you've run. List the number of providers you've supported, patient volume, and clinic locations you've overseen, not just your job title and duties.
Highlight compliance and accreditation experience
Many postings specifically ask for experience with Joint Commission, HIPAA, or state health department surveys. If you've led an accreditation cycle or managed a corrective action plan, call that out explicitly in your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of clinic operations openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by clinic ownership model
Responsibilities differ sharply between physician-owned groups, private equity-backed practices, and health system-employed clinics. Filter your search by organization type so your cover letter can speak directly to the challenges that model creates.
Prepare a performance improvement case study
Interviewers for operations leadership roles almost always ask for a concrete turnaround example. Walk in with a two-minute story covering a measurable problem, the process change you led, and the outcome, with real numbers from your own history.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
Before accepting any offer, clarify which departments, locations, and budgets actually report to you. Director titles in healthcare vary widely in authority, and mismatched expectations about scope create friction within the first ninety days.
Director of Clinic Operations Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of clinic operationss?
The most active employers for director of clinic operationss right now are EmergeOrtho, UAB Medicine, and Beacon Clinic, and the most openings are in Idaho, Maine, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large health systems, multispecialty group practices, and urgent care networks tend to post the most volume consistently.
How do you become a director of clinic operations?
Most directors of clinic operations build toward the role by starting in practice management, clinical coordination, or department supervisor positions within a healthcare setting. From there, earning a healthcare administration degree or an MHA accelerates advancement. Demonstrating the ability to manage budgets, lead staff through regulatory surveys, and improve patient flow metrics are the clearest signals that someone is ready for a director-level role.
Can you get a director of clinic operations job with limited experience?
Breaking into this role without deep operations experience is difficult, but moving from a clinical background such as nursing or medical assisting into an operations coordinator role first is a common path. Employers value candidates who understand patient-facing workflows from the inside. Pursuing a healthcare administration certification while working in a frontline coordinator role can close the experience gap faster than waiting for experience alone to accumulate.
What does the director of clinic operations interview process look like?
The interview process for director of clinic operations roles typically includes an initial phone screen with HR, followed by a panel interview with the medical director, department heads, or a VP of operations. Many employers add a scenario or case-based round where you are asked to walk through how you would handle a staffing shortage, a compliance issue, or a clinic underperforming on patient satisfaction scores. Reference checks and a background screen follow before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to director of clinic operations jobs?
You can find and apply to director of clinic operations jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits. No separate signup is required before you start applying.
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