Director of Clinical Operations

Director of Clinical Operations

Company: Lincoln Memorial University

Job Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Category: Health and Medical Services

Type: Full-Time

Department: Dental Clinic

Position Category: Staff Full Time

Job Description

The Director of Clinical Operations is responsible for the leadership, management, and performance of all clinical operations within the Dental School. This position focuses exclusively on patient care delivery, clinic workflow efficiency, regulatory compliance, and operational support of the clinical education program. The Director ensures that clinic operations support student learning, faculty supervision, and high-quality patient care while maintaining financial sustainability within the clinical enterprise.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field (Masters preferred). 5-8 years of progressive healthcare or dental clinic management experience. Strong understanding of dental clinic operations and revenue cycle management. Knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in an academic dental school setting. Familiarity with dental practice management systems and EHR platforms. Experience managing multi-specialty or high-volume clinics.

Campus: LMU Tower

Posting Number: S05085P

Job Open Date: 03/12/2026

Job Close Date: 01/31/2027

Open Until Filled: No

About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.

AA/EEO Statement

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

Background Check Statement

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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