Clinical Operations Manager (Contract-to-Hire)

HR ADVANTAGE LLC•Hemet, CA

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Clinical Operations Manager to lead and optimize operations across a growing pain management clinic. This individual will be responsible for driving operational efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the expansion of procedural capabilities, including the addition of managing Ambulatory Surgery Center operations. This role is ideal for a hands-on operator who thrives in a fast-paced, procedural environment and has a proven track record managing both pain clinics and surgical facilities.

Requirements

3+ years of experience managing a pain management clinic
2+ years of experience managing an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)
Strong understanding of procedural workflows, case scheduling, and room utilization
Experience managing multidisciplinary clinical teams
Working knowledge of healthcare compliance, accreditation, and regulatory standards
Proven ability to improve operational efficiency and drive performance outcomes

Nice To Haves

Experience working with personal injury (PI) cases
Prior involvement in ASC startup or development
Experience implementing or managing in-office sedation programs
Familiarity with advanced interventional pain procedures and device-based therapies
Strong financial acumen (P&L exposure, budgeting, cost control)

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of the pain clinic and ASC, ensuring efficient patient flow, scheduling optimization, and staff coordination
Manage clinical and administrative teams, including MAs, RNs, front office, and procedure coordinators
Optimize provider schedules across clinic and ASC to maximize utilization and revenue
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements (state, CMS, AAAHC, OSHA, HIPAA)
Partner with leadership on strategic growth initiatives, including service line expansion and procedural volume growth
Develop and implement SOPs, workflows, and performance metrics (KPIs, case volume, room utilization, etc.)
Collaborate with billing and revenue cycle teams to improve collections, case capture, and payer performance
Support credentialing, privileging, and payer enrollment processes
Oversee inventory management, vendor relationships, and supply chain optimization
Assist in ASC startup or expansion, including buildout workflows, staffing models, and compliance readiness
Support development and implementation of in-office sedation protocols (preASC completion)
Work alongside providers on advanced pain procedures (e.g., SCS, PNS, MILD, Vertiflex, Intracept) operational readiness
Integrate workflows related to personal injury (PI) cases, including documentation, coordination, and lien-based billing processes