How to hire a manager of clinical services

How to hire a manager of clinical services, step by step

Here's a step-by-step manager of clinical services hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a manager of clinical services job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new manager of clinical services
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

What does a manager of clinical services do?

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your manager of clinical services job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a manager of clinical services for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A manager of clinical services's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, managers of clinical services from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of manager of clinical services salaries for various roles:

   Type of Manager Of Clinical Services	Description	Hourly rate
   Manager Of Clinical Services	Medical and health services managers, also called healthcare executives or healthcare administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They might manage an entire facility, a specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for a group of physicians... Show more	$24-52
   Nursing Director	A nursing director's role is to oversee and evaluate all nurse staff in a hospital or organization, ensuring their efficiency at providing care towards patients. A nursing director's responsibilities mainly revolve around administrative tasks such as coordinating with physicians and other consultants, producing reports, conducting assessments, managing the budget and expenditures, and resolving issues... Show more	$30-56
   Medical Office Manager	A medical office manager is a healthcare expert who plans and oversees a clinic's or hospital's services, ensuring patients receive optimal care and service. They are mainly in charge of performing administrative tasks such as monitoring the daily operations at medical facilities, supervising and coordinating patient appointments and schedules, monitoring the inventory of supplies, processing purchase orders, studying feedback from different parties, and developing strategies to optimize operations... Show more	$13-34

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Patient Care
   • Clinical Services
   • Home Health
   • Social Work
   • Quality Care
   • Quality Improvement
   • Mental Health
   • Clinical Operations
   • Regulatory Compliance
   • Infection Control
   • Patient Satisfaction
   • Staff Development
   • Direct Supervision

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Assist patients with telephone registration procedure to include providing general information regarding manage care policies and appointment scheduling options.
   • Assist and monitor HEDIS reports.
   • Work to improve processes between physicians and surgery.
   • Maintain complete and thorough surgery orders and EMR information.
   • Perform quarterly RAC audits to improve Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.
   • Monitor and report on HEDIS, ACO, and PQRS quality metrics.

   More manager of clinical services duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your manager of clinical services job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A manager of clinical services salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, managers of clinical services' average salary in arkansas is 42% less than in new hampshire.
   • Seniority. Entry-level managers of clinical services earn 54% less than senior-level managers of clinical services.
   • Certifications. A manager of clinical services with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a manager of clinical services's salary.

   Average manager of clinical services salary

   $74,232yearly

   $35.69 hourly rate

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   Entry-level manager of clinical services salary

   $50,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

   Average manager of clinical services salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$91,931	$44
   2	Washington	$90,451	$43
   3	Oregon	$88,514	$43
   4	New York	$88,473	$43
   5	District of Columbia	$79,446	$38
   6	Minnesota	$79,392	$38
   7	Ohio	$77,628	$37
   8	North Carolina	$76,411	$37
   9	Wisconsin	$75,553	$36
   10	Arizona	$74,140	$36
   11	Missouri	$70,077	$34
   12	New Mexico	$67,428	$32
   13	Illinois	$64,794	$31
   14	Pennsylvania	$64,152	$31
   15	Colorado	$61,963	$30
   16	Georgia	$61,407	$30
   17	Texas	$61,105	$29
   18	Iowa	$56,917	$27
   19	Florida	$55,555	$27
   20	Nebraska	$53,684	$26

   Average manager of clinical services salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Amgen	$135,096	$64.95	25
   2	Regeneron	$134,626	$64.72	45
   3	Mayo Clinic	$115,497	$55.53	110
   4	CVS Health	$110,637	$53.19	506
   5	Cambia Health Solutions	$103,535	$49.78	13
   6	Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego	$101,676	$48.88
   7	Aetna	$99,700	$47.93
   8	Childhelp	$97,374	$46.81	1
   9	Walmart	$95,704	$46.01	8
   10	Aramark	$95,375	$45.85	206
   11	River Hospital	$93,598	$45.00	3
   12	Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice	$93,347	$44.88
   13	Steris	$92,759	$44.60	13
   14	Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital	$90,307	$43.42	9
   15	STG International	$89,707	$43.13	41
   16	Thermo Fisher Scientific	$87,544	$42.09	78
   17	Lahey Health Behavioral Services	$86,964	$41.81
   18	Hoffmann-LA Roche Inc	$86,943	$41.80	4
   19	Foundation Health Services	$86,828	$41.74	6
   20	New Bridge Medical Center	$86,265	$41.47

4. Writing a manager of clinical services job description

   A manager of clinical services job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a manager of clinical services job description:

   Manager of clinical services job description example

   Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications

   1. Possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field and be a licensed in the State of Michigan as a social worker, counselor or psychologist;
   OR
   Possess a degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university and have a current license to practice nursing in the State of Michigan with minimum of one (1) year full-time work experience as a Registered Nurse in Psychiatric nursing;
   AND
   Have a minimum of five (5) years' increasingly responsible, combined clinical and supervisory experience.
   2. Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
   3. Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued.
   4. Bilingual candidates highly desired.
   5. Possess a valid Michigan driver's license.
   6. Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.

   Physical Conditions / Work Location

   PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
   An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work activities requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing up to thirty-five (35) pounds.
   
   ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
   This employee generally works in the offices of HealthWest, although travel to other County and State locations is required.

   Additional Information

   EVALUATION CONTENT
   Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.
   
   APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE
   Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicants employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.
   
   PURPOSE
   The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.
   

   MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE

   Hourly, seasonal and temporary employees are not eligible for County benefits.

   
   
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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find managers of clinical services for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your manager of clinical services job on Zippia to find and recruit manager of clinical services candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit managers of clinical services, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new manager of clinical services

   Once you've decided on a perfect manager of clinical services candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new manager of clinical services. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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