Clinical Manager - Cy Fair

Goodside Health/Urgent Care for Kids · Houston, TX Full Time
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Job Description

About the Role The Clinical Manager at Care for Kids is a hybrid clinical-administrative leader who keeps the clinic running smoothly every single day. You will split your time between hands-on clinical shifts and critical management responsibilities — from scheduling and staffing to compliance, team coaching, and KPI performance. This role reports directly to the Director of Operations and the Management Team. How You Are Compensated-Salaried You will receive a fixed annual salary that encompasses both your clinical and administrative responsibilities, as outlined below: Clinical Hours – 30 hrs/week Clock in for all scheduled clinical shifts as assigned. Administrative Hours – 10 hrs/week Administrative tasks may be completed during or outside of your scheduled clinical shifts, offering flexibility in how you manage this time Qualifications Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 5 years of lead or management experience in a clinical setting Minimum 3-5 year of medical office management experience BLS Certification (current) Flexible availability: Full-time on-call Preferred Active Texas RN license Bilingual: English / Spanish Experience with urgent care or pediatric settings Familiarity with EMR and online check-in platforms Clinical Responsibilities The following hours are always clocked in: Work scheduled clinical shifts. Support team members during clinical hours or scheduled shifts Cover call-ins and fill staffing gaps during scheduled shifts Administrative Responsibilities Scheduling & Staffing Receive scheduling requests from team members by the 10th of each month Submit draft schedule to HR and Director of Operations by the 15th Coordinate with regional Clinical Managers to build a cohesive regional schedule Release and distribute final schedules to the clinical team by the 20th Maintain FTE requirements; proactively manage staffing to avoid overtime Continuously review resumes with the Talent Acquisition Specialist and conduct second and third-round interviews — the hiring process never stops Operations & Compliance Conduct detailed weekly inventory of medical and office supplies; submit orders by EOD every Tuesday based on thresholds and budget Complete all Operational reports and provide Operations Director. Ensure standards of care are adherence to clinical/operational guidelines. Team Leadership & Communication Hold monthly all-staff meetings covering emergency code review, policy updates, and skills coaching Conduct one-on-one coaching with staff members. Performance & KPIs Address patient concerns and reviews, NPS survey scores. Identify flow and daily operation issues and bottlenecks. Care for Kids is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building diverse, high-performing teams.

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Management roles in senior living carry a unique blend of healthcare oversight and business operations that most job listings barely touch on. Executive Directors and Administrators are typically responsible for state regulatory compliance, staff retention, census management, and family satisfaction — all at the same time. In Texas, Assisted Living Facility administrators must meet HHSC licensing requirements, which often include specific training hours and ongoing continuing education.

What surprises many new administrators is the direct involvement with families during crises — end-of-life transitions, care disputes, and emergency situations all land on your desk. Staff turnover in senior living runs high nationally, so a significant part of the role is recruiting, training, and retaining quality caregivers. Facilities in the Houston market compete heavily for qualified staff, making retention strategy a critical skill for anyone in these positions.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

A typical day starts with a census and staffing review — confirming occupancy, checking for any overnight incidents, and ensuring the day's shifts are fully covered. Morning stand-ups with department heads (nursing, dietary, activities, maintenance) set priorities for the day. You will spend time on the floor interacting with residents and families, which doubles as quality checks and relationship building.

Afternoons often shift to administrative work — reviewing financial reports, handling vendor relationships, preparing for state surveys, and managing marketing efforts to maintain occupancy. Community outreach, hospital discharge planner relationships, and local referral networks are ongoing responsibilities. Most directors describe the role as never having two identical days — the blend of clinical, operational, and interpersonal challenges keeps the work unpredictable but engaging.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Medical/Health Services Manager positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $57.69/hr ($119,995/yr). The typical range is $45.94 – $73.58/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $72,987/yr
Houston Median $119,995/yr
Experienced (90th) $205,400/yr
vs. National Median +1.7%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

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