Clinical Operations Lead – Surgical Team
About The Position
We are partnering with a specialty oral surgery practice to hire a confident, experienced Clinical Operations Lead to oversee the back-office surgical team across two locations. This role was created to bring consistency, leadership, and clinical excellence to a growing oral surgery practice with three surgeons and two locations. You will be the go-to leader for the surgical team — keeping staffing, flow, and safety running smoothly so doctors and patients can focus on care. This is a hands-on clinical leadership role for someone with a dental or surgical background who enjoys building strong teams, improving how things run, and staying connected to patient care.
Requirements
- Dental Assistant, Surgical Assistant, RN, or similar clinical background
- Experience in a dental or surgical setting
- Comfort leading peers and making decisions
- Strong organization and problem-solving skills
- CPR/BLS certification (or willingness to obtain)
- ACLS certification (or willingness to obtain with in-house support)
Nice To Haves
- Oral surgery experience
- Multi-provider or multi-location experience
- Experience training or supervising clinical teams
Responsibilities
- Lead Clinical Staffing & Daily Flow
- Build and manage back-office schedules
- Adjust coverage for PTO, call-outs, and surgery volume
- Coordinate staffing across Cedar Rapids and Marion
- Be the first point of contact for coverage issues
- Participate in daily huddles and flow planning
- Own Clinical Readiness & Safety
- Oversee sterilization and infection control
- Complete and review sterilizer logs
- Monitor PPE, medications, and expiration dates
- Ensure rooms, supplies, and trays are ready
- Prepare staffing and setup for the next day
- Lead, Train & Support the Team
- Supervise and coach surgical assistants
- Train and onboard new team members
- Reinforce standards, professionalism, and teamwork
- Identify training gaps and process improvements
- Stay Clinically Involved
- Assist with rooming, chairside support, turnover, and post-op care as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k with match, disability, life insurance)
- PTO and paid holidays
- Continuing education and license renewal support
- Uniform stipend ($100/year)
- A supportive, growth-focused work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
