Clinical Services Manager, CHC

Clinical Services Manager, CHC

Salary

$89,337.54 Annually

Location

5303 S. Cedar St., Lansing, MI

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Job Number

202600124

Department

CHC Administration

Opening Date

06/26/2026

Closing Date

7/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

MANAGERS

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Description

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, or their designee, and in collaboration with the Medical Director, the Clinical Services Manager oversees the day-to-day clinical support operations of the Community Health Center (CHC). This position supports the implementation of care standards, established by the Medical Director, including clinical quality improvement and quality assurance activities, and the development and implementation of clinical policies and procedures. Analyzes clinical workflows and coordinates clinical staff education to ensure that programs operate in accordance with various recognition and quality standards, including Patient Centered Medical Home, value-based care initiatives, HEDIS, UDS and other applicable reporting, performance or regulatory requirements. Represents the CHC at meetings and workgroups as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Develops, implements, evaluates and updates clinical support staff workflows and processes to promote standardized, efficient and compliant care delivery. Works in collaboration with the Medical Director to ensure clinical services are offered in a standardized, compliant and evidence-based manner, and support applicable quality and recognition standards, including Patient-Centered Medical Home, HEDIS, UDS, value-based care and other applicable reporting requirements.
• In partnership with CHC Operations (Site) Managers, coordinates the activities of the Charge Nurses and other assigned clinical support staff to promote standardized clinical workflow and best practices across sites.
• Oversees clinical onboarding and coordinates competency evaluation, clinical staff education, and training processes in conjunction with designated staff and other appropriate leaders to support regulatory compliance, implementation of standardized best practices and staff proficiency in required job duties.
• In collaboration with the Medical Director, oversees assigned staff supporting the clinical quality program. Assists staff in tracking and reporting program outcomes and helps ensure that the clinical quality program aligns with established clinical standards, internal goals and grant and/or contract requirements.
• In collaboration with the Medical Director, ensures quality assurance and clinical compliance activities, including the development and implementation of policies and procedures and the measurement of program outcomes and activities.
• Supports implementation and monitoring of patient safety, incident reporting, and adverse event follow-up processes; assists with identifying trends and implementing corrective actions in collaboration with key leadership.
• Assists in monitoring patient satisfaction, complaints, and grievance trends related to clinical operations, and collaborates with site and key leadership to address identified issues and improve service delivery.
• In collaboration with the Medical Director and operational leaders, supports implementation and maintenance of standardized care coordination processes throughout the CHC.
• Performs personnel management functions for assigned staff, including interviewing, selection, orientation, training, scheduling, coaching, and performance evaluation. Evaluates work assignments, processes and efficiencies. Reviews staff performance and addresses performance concerns through the approved disciplinary process.
• In conjunction with CHC Operations (Site) Managers, helps ensure that medical equipment is tracked and adequately maintained to ensure regulatory compliance and safe patient care. Evaluates equipment needs and makes recommendations regarding purchase and replacement as appropriate. Coordinates staff training on equipment and related processes, as required. Assists with medical supply selection and purchasing to promote standardization and cost efficiency.
• Participates in professional development activities to remain current with trends and practices in primary care, ambulatory care, and community health center operations. Attends local, state, regional and national conferences, and community events related to community health centers as requested.
• In collaboration with the Medical Director, coordinates and participates in the credentialing/privileging activities in accordance with organization policies and HRSA requirements.
• Participates in health center management and interdisciplinary leadership meetings, committees, and improvement activities, as assigned.
• Supports readiness for HRSA operational site visits, audits, and other external reviews by assisting with documentation, staff preparation, workflow standardization, and corrective action follow-up, as assigned.
• Coordinates and represents CHC in collaborative activities related to the Michigan Community Health Network and value-based care initiatives and other assigned partnerships.

Other Functions:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• During a public health emergency, the employee may be required to perform duties similar to but not limited to those in this job description.

(The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.)

Employment Qualifications

Education: A bachelor's degree in Nursing is required. A master's degree in Public Health, Nursing, Health Administration or a related field is preferred.

Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of ambulatory or outpatient clinic experience in a clinical supervisory capacity is required. Previous federally qualified health center experience preferred.

Other Requirements: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan is required. Basic Life Support certification is required. A working knowledge of electronic health records, word processing, spreadsheet and database software is required.

Demonstrates effective communication skills by engaging, interacting and working with all individuals to ensure clarity and understanding in all interactions.

(The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.)

Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend and stretch in order to retrieve supplies and operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to lift, hold and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to communicate and respond to inquiries both in person and over the phone.
• Ability to operate a PC/laptop and other office equipment.
• Ability to handle varying and often high levels of stress.

(This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the requirements listed above. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements.)

Working Conditions:

• The work environment is primarily an office and ambulatory clinic setting.
• Safe work practices in regard to office and clinical equipment, infection prevention, avoiding trips/falls and fire and safety regulations are required.

March 2012

Updated 2021

Updated June 2026

MC 12

This position is benefited and is subject to the Managerial Confidential group manual.

Ingham County offers a wide range of benefits to support you in your career. View the Benefits page for more information.

The current Managerial Confidential group manual can be viewed here.

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Do you have a Bachelors Degree in Nursing?

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• No

02

Do you have a Masters Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Health Administration or a related field, please indicate. If not applicable, type N/A

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How many years of experience of ambulatory or outpatient clinic experience in a clinical supervisory capacity do you have?

• I have no experience
• I have 1 year of experience
• I have 2 years of experience
• I have 3 years of experience
• I have 4 years of experience
• I have 5 years of experience
• I have 6 years of experience
• I have 7+ years of experience

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Do you have federally qualified health center experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you a current license to practice as a RN in the state of Michigan or able to attain a State of Michigan license?

• Yes
• No

06

Did you attach your cover letter and resume?

• Yes
• No

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Did you attach your transcripts or diploma showing your degree awarded?

• Yes
• No

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Did you attach your RN License?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a current Ingham County Employee?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Ingham County

Address 5303 S. Cedar St.

Suite 2102

Lansing, Michigan, 48911

Phone 517-887-4328

Website http://ingham.org