What are the responsibilities of a clinical manager?

As the healthcare field becomes larger and more diverse, the role and responsibilities of a clinical manager continue to expand.

Delivery of healthcare services includes patient contact and working with insurance companies, billing, managing information systems to enter and monitor patient records, and keeping track of expensive medical equipment. Staff must be scheduled. Patient care must meet medical standards as well as comply with federal mandates.

Since the healthcare industry is a business, all of this must be accomplished cost-efficiently, staying on budget and even making a profit. The clinical manager is responsible for coordinating all these aspects of healthcare facilities.

Other common responsibilities for a clinical manager include:

• Overseeing clinic operations and staff duties

• Keeping medical professionals informed about healthcare administered at the clinic

• Managing the clinic's budget, billing system, and inventory

• Ordering stock and supplies for the clinic

• Overseeing the purchasing, maintenance, and repair of clinic equipment

• Developing procedures to deliver optimal patient care

• Performing the hiring, training, and performance evaluation of staff members

• Managing internal and external communications and answering queries about the clinic