Clinic Manager, Spine Center (Orthopedic Surgery Department)

Description

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at UCLA Health is seeking a full-time Clinic Manager to oversee the operations of our Spine Center. In this role, you will oversee business and patient care functions, supervise front and back office staff, and ensure smooth coordination of clinical services. Key responsibilities include :

Provide daily administrative and operational oversight of the Spine Center

Partner with leadership on goal setting, budgeting, and quality improvement initiatives

Supervise and support clinic staff, including recruitment, training, and performance management

Manage patient flow, scheduling, registration, and referrals to ensure efficient, patient centered care

Collaborate with physicians, staff, and hospital departments to deliver seamless services

Salary range : $33.96 / hr - $69.54 / hr

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (see below)

Minimum 3 years of experience in a healthcare supervisory / managerial role

Minimum 5 years experience working in a clinical, health care setting

Proven experience in process improvement, change management and overall operational excellence

Ability to provide leadership, direction, motivation, development opportunities, and build high performing teams

Knowledge of medical and orthopedic terminology

Demonstrating the ability to work as part of a team for the good of the whole by supporting and adapting to departmental decisions and changes, maintaining positive interpersonal relations and good communications

Strong quantitative and analytical skills

Must be proficient with Excel, have the ability to organize / analyze, import / export data in a structured manner

Working knowledge of Windows based programs (Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)