Full-Time

Clinic Manager

Plastic Surgery Practice

Deadline 6/29/27
Forefront Dermatology

Forefront Dermatology

1,001-5,000 employees

Physician-led dermatology services platform

No salary listed

Portland, OR, USA

In Person

On-site role in Portland, Oregon.

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Quality Assurance (QA)
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Risk Management

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
  • At least 3 years of clinic or medical practice management experience in an ambulatory healthcare setting is required.
  • Demonstrated experience managing clinical and administrative staff across multiple roles and functions is required.
Responsibilities
  • Own full P&L accountability, including revenue optimization, expense management, and EBITDA performance.
  • Develop and monitor the operating budget, analyze variances, and implement corrective measures.
  • Oversee revenue cycle performance, including charge capture, coding compliance, collections, authorization management, and denial resolution.
  • Manage pricing for aesthetic services and retail products.
  • Approve purchase orders within defined authority thresholds.
  • Monitor financial key performance indicators, including revenue per visit, provider productivity, collections rate, days in accounts receivable, and cost per visit.
  • Manage and continuously optimize provider scheduling templates, with accountability for fill rates, appointment lag times, and capacity utilization.
  • Monitor template performance data and partner with central scheduling to maximize patient access.
  • Manage provider leave requests, absence coverage, and schedule adjustments to minimize access disruption.
  • Use scheduling technology and access analytics to reduce no-shows, improve schedule density, and enhance the patient scheduling experience.
  • Maintain operational accountability for clinic functions, including patient access, clinical workflows, scheduling, supply management, and administrative operations.
  • Establish and maintain standard operating procedures and ensure consistent application across teams and service lines.
  • Own the patient experience by setting and enforcing service standards for communication, access, wait times, and the care environment.
  • Monitor patient satisfaction data and develop action plans for measurable improvement.
  • Oversee quality assurance programs to ensure high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
  • Provide full supervisory authority for assigned staff, including Supervisors, Team Leads, and individual contributors.
  • Manage the full employment lifecycle by recruiting, onboarding, developing, coaching, evaluating, and separating staff when necessary.
  • Conduct regular one-on-ones with direct reports and build leadership bench strength.
  • Lead succession planning and identify high-potential staff to build an internal pipeline.
  • Build and maintain working relationships with physicians and advanced practice providers.
  • Serve as the primary operational point of contact for provider concerns, resolving issues within scope and escalating as appropriate.
  • Ensure supervision designations for advanced practice providers and other staff are clearly established and current.
  • Partner with medical leadership to identify clinical performance opportunities and support quality improvement initiatives.
  • Support provider onboarding and clinic integration for newly recruited providers.
  • Partner with Operations and Business Development teams to support integration of newly acquired practices.
  • Identify organic growth opportunities, including capacity optimization, service line expansion, and referral partnership development.
  • Oversee aesthetic service line and retail operations, including pricing strategy, loyalty programs, and marketing coordination.
  • Collaborate with Marketing to drive patient volume, improve capacity utilization, and strengthen community presence.
  • Oversee facility management and space planning, including asset management, equipment maintenance, and expansion or renovation activities.
  • Partner with IT on electronic health record systems, scheduling tools, and patient engagement platforms; lead adoption and change management for technology initiatives.
Desired Qualifications
  • A master's degree, including Master of Health Administration, Master of Business Administration, Certified Medical Practice Executive, or equivalent, is preferred.
  • ACMPE Fellowship (FACMPE) or FACHE certification is preferred.
  • Experience in plastic surgery, dermatology, medical aesthetics, another surgical specialty, or a private-equity-backed multi-site practice is preferred.
  • Experience with ambulatory revenue cycle management, scheduling template optimization, and P&L or budget accountability is preferred.
Forefront Dermatology

Forefront Dermatology

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Forefront Dermatology provides dermatology care through a physician-led network of practices organized to deliver high-quality patient care. The company operates by offering centralized support services—such as back-office, operations, and administrative resources—so individual dermatologists can focus on medicine while still benefiting from the scale of a larger organization. The business grows by acquiring independent dermatology practices, creating a national platform where clinicians retain clinical autonomy but gain access to shared services and resources. The company has expanded from a single Wisconsin practice to a larger Midwest-and-beyond footprint and has attracted private equity investment to accelerate growth. Its goal is to enable dermatologists to deliver excellent patient care at scale by combining clinical autonomy with centralized, efficient support.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Founded

1977

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What believers are saying

  • Wichita Dermatology joined Forefront in November 2025, extending Kansas market density immediately.
  • Columbia, Maryland Mohs opening and Jeffersonville expansion show active 2026 capacity growth.
  • Matt Mellott became CEO in May 2023, giving the platform a focused growth operator.

What critics are saying

  • The 2025 DOJ settlement over wound-repair upcoding signals billing-control failures and compliance scrutiny.
  • The 2021 ransomware class action settled for $3.75 million, exposing lasting cybersecurity liabilities.
  • PE ownership under Partners Group demands growth; stalled add-ons could pressure a 2026 exit.

What makes Forefront Dermatology unique

  • Physician-led model preserves clinical autonomy while centralizing billing, HR, and expansion support.
  • Nationwide scale passed 280 locations across 31 states by February 2026.
  • Deep dermatology specialization concentrates referrals, Mohs surgery, and cosmetic procedures under one brand.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Profit Sharing

Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

20%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

20%
PR Newswire
Jan 15th, 2026
Swann Dermatology Partners Joins Forefront Dermatology, Advised by Physician Growth Partners

Transaction represents PGP's 23rd dermatology group advised since 2018, highlighting the firm's experience guiding independent practice owners through strategic MA decisionsCHICAGO, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Physician Growth Partners ("PGP"), a leading sell-side healthcare investment banking firm, is pleased to announce it recently advised Springfield, Missouri-based Swann Dermatology Partners ("SDP") in the group's partnership with Forefront Dermatology, a portfolio company of Partners Group. The transaction closed on December 29, 2025

Forefront Dermatology
Nov 24th, 2023
Forefront Dermatology to Open Clinic in Arnold, Missouri

Arnold, MO - (November 24, 2023) -Forefront Dermatology, a growing physician-led dermatology practice, is scheduled to open a new clinic in the St. Louis suburb of Arnold on Nov. 28, 2023.

Forefront Dermatology
Oct 6th, 2023
Forefront Dermatology Opens Clinic in Broad Ripple section of Indianapolis

Indianapolis/Broad Ripple, IN (October 6, 2023) - Forefront Dermatology, a growing physician-owned and led medical practice, has opened a new clinic in the Broad Ripple section of Indianapolis at 6320 N. College Avenue.

Forefront Dermatology
Sep 5th, 2023
Forefront Dermatology to Open First Colorado Practice

Colorado Springs, CO - Forefront Dermatology, a growing physician-owned and led- medical practice, is expanding into Colorado by opening a new state-of-the-art clinic in Colorado Springs.

Forefront Dermatology
Apr 13th, 2023
Forefront Dermatology Names Matt Mellott as CEO

Forefront Dermatology, the nation’s largest single-specialty dermatology group practice, today announces the appointment of Matt Mellott as CEO beginning May 2, 2023.