Clinical Operations Lead Surgical Team

Company: KSI
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: Dependent On Experience Clinical Operations Lead Surgical Team Location: Cedar Rapids & Marion, IA Schedule: Full-Time, MondayFriday Pay Range: Competitive, based on experience We are partnering with a specialty oral surgery practice to hire a confident, experiencedClinical Operations Lead to oversee the back-office surgical team across two locations. This role was created to bring consistency, leadership, and clinical excellence to a growing oral surgery practice with three surgeons and two locations. You will be the go-to leader for the surgical team keeping staffing, flow, and safety running smoothly so doctors and patients can focus on care. This is a hands-on clinical leadership role for someone with a dental or surgical background who enjoys building strong teams, improving how things run, and staying connected to patient care. Who You Are Youre someone who: Is organized, calm, and systems-minded Enjoys leading and supporting clinical teams Is comfortable setting expectations and holding standards Cares deeply about quality, safety, and teamwork What Youll Do Lead Clinical Staffing & Daily Flow You make sure the right people are in the right place every day so surgeries run smoothly and doctors stay supported. Build and manage back-office schedules Adjust coverage for PTO, call-outs, and surgery volume Coordinate staffing across Cedar Rapids and Marion Be the first point of contact for coverage issues Participate in daily huddles and flow planning Own Clinical Readiness & Safety You ensure the back office is always prepared, compliant, and patient-ready. Oversee sterilization and infection control Complete and review sterilizer logs Monitor PPE, medications, and expiration dates Ensure rooms, supplies, and trays are ready Prepare staffing and setup for the next day Lead, Train & Support the Team You create a positive, high-standard culture for the surgical staff. Supervise and coach surgical assistants Train and onboard new team members Reinforce standards, professionalism, and teamwork Identify training gaps and process improvements Stay Clinically Involved This is a working supervisor role youll assist with rooming, chairside support, turnover, and post-op care as needed. What Were Looking For Required Dental Assistant, Surgical Assistant, RN, or similar clinical background Experience in a dental or surgical setting Comfort leading peers and making decisions Strong organization and problem-solving skills CPR/BLS certification (or willingness to obtain) ACLS certification (or willingness to obtain with in-house support) Preferred Oral surgery experience Multi-provider or multi-location experience Experience training or supervising clinical teams What Youll Receive Competitive pay based on experience Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k with match, disability, life insurance) PTO and paid holidays Continuing education and license renewal support Uniform stipend ($100/year) A supportive, growth-focused work environment Schedule MondayFriday (no nights or weekends) Approximately 38 hours per week One scheduled half-day off each week Fridays end at 2:00 PM KSIs Talent Acquisition Team partners with companies to assist with their hiring needs. All positions are direct-to-hire opportunities with the employer.

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