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Primus Ortho

Office Manager

Tinley Park, IL · On-site

This is a great opportunity for someone who is excited by the prospect of collaborating with the Practice Administrator and Physician Owner to help build a solid team with a bright future. We are ...

Primus Ortho

Medical Office Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

The ideal candidate will partner closely with the Practice Administrator and Physician Owner to fortify our team, driving operational excellence and contributing to our practice's growth. Key ...

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How much do practice administrator jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for practice administrator in Illinois is $76,659.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,700.00 and $89,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a practice administrator?

Practice administrators oversee the day-to-day operations of medical practices. As a practice administrator, your specific responsibilities vary, depending on the size and type of facility you manage. Practice managers may work in physicians’ offices, group practices, hospitals, clinics, and surgery centers. Your job duties include creating schedules for employees, training and supervising office staff, handling disputes with insurance companies, and providing excellent customer service to patients.

What is a practice administrator?

A Practice Administrator is a professional responsible for managing the daily operations of a medical or healthcare practice. Their duties typically include overseeing staff, managing finances and budgets, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and improving operational efficiency. They play a key role in patient satisfaction, workflow optimization, and the overall success of the practice. Practice Administrators often work closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to support both clinical and administrative goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a practice administrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Practice Administrator, you need strong organizational management skills, knowledge of healthcare regulations, and typically a degree in healthcare administration or a related field. Familiarity with practice management software, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and billing/coding processes is crucial. Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving abilities help drive team performance and handle patient concerns effectively. These skills ensure efficient clinic operations, regulatory compliance, and high-quality patient and staff experiences.

How does a practice administrator typically collaborate with medical and administrative staff to ensure smooth clinic operations?

Practice Administrators play a central role in facilitating communication and cooperation between clinical professionals and administrative teams. They often organize regular meetings to discuss operational challenges, manage scheduling to optimize patient flow, and ensure everyone is updated on policy changes or compliance requirements. By acting as a bridge, they help resolve workflow issues, support staff training, and foster a team-oriented environment that prioritizes patient care and efficiency. This collaboration is crucial for maintaining a well-run practice and achieving organizational goals.

What is the difference between Practice Administrator vs Medical Office Manager?

Practice AdministratorMedical Office Manager
Oversees overall practice operations, strategic planning, and financial managementManages daily office functions, staff scheduling, and patient flow

Both roles require healthcare administration knowledge and often involve similar credentials. Practice Administrators focus on strategic and financial aspects, while Medical Office Managers handle daily operations. Employers in healthcare settings frequently use these titles interchangeably, but Practice Administrators typically have broader responsibilities related to practice growth and compliance.

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Practice Administrator

Ocular Partners

Merrionette Park, IL • On-site

$130K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Company Overview
Ocular Partners is a busy well-established, progressive physician group specializing in comprehensive eye care services. We have a robust practice, with dozens of bright, qualified employees who help us deliver the best service and patient care in our medical specialty.
Our employees are an integral part of the experience at Ocular Partners. Not only are we committed to serving our patients, but we also have a culture of servant leadership and collaboration that supports each team member's personal and professional development.
Position Summary
Responsible for the day to day operations of the practice. Provides administrative leadership and support to the practice across the clinic locations and surgery center. Ensures quality services are provided according to established policies and procedures and provides administrative leadership to the practice. Responsible for working in collaboration with practice physician(s) to manage overall operations. Responsible for ongoing evaluations at facilities and for developing and implementing measures for staff evaluations. Coordinates with HR to establish staff performance standards, transfers, promotions and employee relations concerns.
Pay Range - $130,000- $145,000/Yr. Commensurate with experience.
Position eligible for performance based bonus.
Responsibilities
General Operational Responsibilities
  • Manages day-to-day operations for five office locations between and in-office surgical suite
  • Identifies and recommends procedural changes and solutions for inefficiencies practice-wide
  • Act as a liaison for the providers to relay any clinical, operational or other issues the providers may have via appropriate channel
  • Meet with the Regional Director of Operations and Physician leadership on a regular basis to provide recommendations, reporting, and insights
  • Develop insights and recommendations based on supported data and analytics to drive optimal clinical and surgical performance
  • Assist with other local governance areas as defined by EyeSouth and Practice MD Managers
  • Assists with special projects as defined by Regional Director of Operations

Clinic Operations
  • Manages Clinical Technician Manager
  • Identifies recurring patient care issues and seeks to find solutions
  • Oversees use of EHR and PM software solutions and regularly identifies and recommends areas for improvement, including relationship management with specific vendor reps

Front Office Operations
  • Manages Office Managers
  • Ensures the efficient and effective administration of the Front Office
  • Conducts monthly managers meetings

Surgery Scheduler Operations
  • Reviews and confirms upcoming surgery schedule and communicates updates providers and ASC management
  • Troubleshoots issues daily pertaining to patient care and scheduling
  • Conducts monthly surgery meetings with the ASC Nurse Manager and ASC Office Manager

Human Resources & Compliance
  • Partners with Human Resources to manage staff, training and development for clinical and ASC locations
  • Transitions all employees to the EyeSouth model- including but not limited to transition of Payroll, Employee Benefits, and EyeSouth handbook with the direction of the Integration Specialist and Regional Operations Director
  • Assists Chief Compliance Specialist with day to day operational compliance
  • Ensures corporate and medical compliance programs are implemented and adhered to under the directions of the EyeSouth Compliance Specialist

Fiscal Management
  • P&L accountability
  • Oversees Office Managers to achieve monthly and annual budgets; continuously identify opportunities for improvement
  • Capital and Operational Budget process leader

Marketing
  • Assists Marketing Associate with planning and coordinating practice events
  • Monitors the brands social media presence
  • Relays marketing trends with providers and Regional Operations Director monthly
  • Assists in training staff on how to use marketing platforms
  • Initiate EyeSouth best operational processes at the local level via Patient engagement processes and technological platforms

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required, (MBA or MHA preferred)
  • 4+ years of multi-site clinical management experience required; ASC experience strongly preferred
  • Proven ability to lead and develop a team and drive performance improvement, demonstrated by progressive increases in management responsibility
  • Proven ability to thrive in a highly matrixed environment
  • Strong financial aptitude with experience managing a P&L
  • Rational and analytical approach with a friendly disposition; ability to remain calm in difficult situations
  • Ability to work beyond the normal hours, as needed (including potential weekends)
  • Excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication skills; written and documentation skills
  • Professional & reliable demeanor with strong work ethic
  • Excellent time management skills, organizing and prioritizing workload, in order to meet deadlines
  • Ability to quickly learn new software, new systems, adapt to change and communicate effectively
  • Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office; especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internal and external
  • Exercises sound judgment in responding to inquiries; understands when to route inquiries to next level, with a strong sense of urgency.
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail
  • Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously within inflexible time frames.
  • Ability to adapt to frequent priority changes
  • Team player that develops strong collaborative working relationships with internal and external partners and can effectively engage
  • Ability to build consensus among cross-functional teams
  • Strong problem solving and negotiation skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND CONDITIONS:
  • Clinic/Group Medical Practice environment with exposure to communicable disease, bloodborne pathogens and other potentially hazardous chemicals.
  • Sedentary work. Exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
  • Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
  • Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
  • Particularly for sustained periods of time.
  • Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
  • Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; using measurement devices; at distances close to the eyes. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close hearing, vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Company Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k w/ Match
  • HSA/FSA
  • Telemedicine
  • Generous PTO Package

We also offer the following benefits for FREE:
  • Employee Discounts and Perks
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Group Life/AD&D
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance

For more information related to our benefits offered, please follow the link to our benefits page: https://www.eyesouthpartners.com/careers/employee-benefits/ (If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste it into your browser).
EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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