A professional who supervises and directs activities of outpatient clinic and coordinates activities of clinic with those of other hospital departments. Responsibilities include:

• Establishes clinic policies and procedures in cooperation with other hospital officials.
• Interprets and administers personnel policies and provides for training program.
• Reviews clinic activities and recommends changes in, or better utilization of, facilities, services, and staff.
• Establishes and maintains work schedules and assignments of resident professional staff members.
• Authorizes purchase of supplies and equipment.
• Prepares and submits budget, records, reports, and statistical data to administrator, health care facility .
• Meets with personnel of other local institutions and organizations to promote public health and educational services.
• Oversees operation of clinic and recommends procedures, treatments, or other course of action to assist medical staff.