The Practice Administrator ensures high-quality patient care, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency across all assigned locations. This role partners with physician and advanced ...
The Practice Administrator ensures high-quality patient care, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency across all assigned locations. This role partners with physician and advanced ...
The Practice Administrator ensures high-quality patient care, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency across all assigned locations. This role partners with physician and advanced ...
The Practice Administrator ensures high-quality patient care, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency across all assigned locations. This role partners with physician and advanced ...
The Practice Administrator ensures high-quality patient care, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency across all assigned locations. This role partners with physician and advanced ...
The Practice Administrator ensures high-quality patient care, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency across all assigned locations. This role partners with physician and advanced ...
The Practice Administrator ensures high-quality patient care, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency across all assigned locations. This role partners with physician and advanced ...
The Practice Administrator ensures high-quality patient care, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency across all assigned locations. This role partners with physician and advanced ...
The Practice Administrator ensures high-quality patient care, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency across all assigned locations. This role partners with physician and advanced ...
The Practice Administrator ensures high-quality patient care, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency across all assigned locations. This role partners with physician and advanced ...
The Practice Administrator ensures high-quality patient care, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency across all assigned locations. This role partners with physician and advanced ...
The Practice Administrator ensures high-quality patient care, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency across all assigned locations. This role partners with physician and advanced ...
The Practice Administrator ensures high-quality patient care, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency across all assigned locations. This role partners with physician and advanced ...
The Practice Administrator ensures high-quality patient care, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency across all assigned locations. This role partners with physician and advanced ...
The Practice Administrator ensures high-quality patient care, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency across all assigned locations. This role partners with physician and advanced ...
The Practice Administrator ensures high-quality patient care, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency across all assigned locations. This role partners with physician and advanced ...
The Practice Administrator ensures high-quality patient care, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency across all assigned locations. This role partners with physician and advanced ...
The Practice Administrator ensures high-quality patient care, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency across all assigned locations. This role partners with physician and advanced ...
The Practice Administrator ensures high-quality patient care, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency across all assigned locations. This role partners with physician and advanced ...
The Practice Administrator ensures high-quality patient care, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency across all assigned locations. This role partners with physician and advanced ...
Practice Manager III
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Under general supervision of the Executive Director, Service Line Practices, and the Practice Administrator, this individual directs, coordinates, and integrates practice resources and activities to ...
Practice Manager III
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Under general supervision of the Executive Director, Service Line Practices, and the Practice Administrator, this individual directs, coordinates, and integrates practice resources and activities to ...
Manage specific clinic in absence of Practice Administrator/Nurse Manager; and be available on-call for emergencies involving the facility, staff members and patients. Complete timely and thorough ...
Manage specific clinic in absence of Practice Administrator/Nurse Manager; and be available on-call for emergencies involving the facility, staff members and patients. Complete timely and thorough ...
Manage specific clinic in absence of Practice Administrator/Nurse Manager; and be available on-call for emergencies involving the facility, staff members and patients. Complete timely and thorough ...
Manage specific clinic in absence of Practice Administrator/Nurse Manager; and be available on-call for emergencies involving the facility, staff members and patients. Complete timely and thorough ...
Manage specific clinic in absence of Practice Administrator/Nurse Manager; and be available on-call for emergencies involving the facility, staff members and patients. Complete timely and thorough ...
Manage specific clinic in absence of Practice Administrator/Nurse Manager; and be available on-call for emergencies involving the facility, staff members and patients. Complete timely and thorough ...
Manage specific clinic in absence of Practice Administrator/Nurse Manager; and be available on-call for emergencies involving the facility, staff members and patients. Complete timely and thorough ...
Manage specific clinic in absence of Practice Administrator/Nurse Manager; and be available on-call for emergencies involving the facility, staff members and patients. Complete timely and thorough ...
Manage specific clinic in absence of Practice Administrator/Nurse Manager; and be available on-call for emergencies involving the facility, staff members and patients. Complete timely and thorough ...
Manage specific clinic in absence of Practice Administrator/Nurse Manager; and be available on-call for emergencies involving the facility, staff members and patients. Complete timely and thorough ...
The Nurse Manager reports to the Practice Administrator to integrate both overall clinic and nursing priorities into operational workflows, promote quality improvement initiatives, and support ...
The Nurse Manager reports to the Practice Administrator to integrate both overall clinic and nursing priorities into operational workflows, promote quality improvement initiatives, and support ...
The Nurse Manager reports to the Practice Administrator to integrate both overall clinic and nursing priorities into operational workflows, promote quality improvement initiatives, and support ...
The Nurse Manager reports to the Practice Administrator to integrate both overall clinic and nursing priorities into operational workflows, promote quality improvement initiatives, and support ...
The Nurse Manager reports to the Practice Administrator to integrate both overall clinic and nursing priorities into operational workflows, promote quality improvement initiatives, and support ...
The Nurse Manager reports to the Practice Administrator to integrate both overall clinic and nursing priorities into operational workflows, promote quality improvement initiatives, and support ...
The Nurse Manager reports to the Practice Administrator to integrate both overall clinic and nursing priorities into operational workflows, promote quality improvement initiatives, and support ...
The Nurse Manager reports to the Practice Administrator to integrate both overall clinic and nursing priorities into operational workflows, promote quality improvement initiatives, and support ...
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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?
What is the difference between Practice Administrator vs Medical Office Manager?
| Practice Administrator | Medical Office Manager |
|---|---|
| Oversees overall practice operations, strategic planning, and financial management | Manages 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.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a practice administrator, and why are they important?
How does a practice administrator typically collaborate with medical and administrative staff to ensure smooth clinic operations?

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Job description
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
About Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the third largest of the four Duke Health hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.
Job Summary
The Practice Administrator provides strategic, operational, and financial leadership for multiple ambulatory clinic locations within an assigned service area. Clinics under the Practice Administrator's leadership meet defined criteria for scope based on FTE count, patient volume, clinical complexity, and operational footprint. The Practice Administrator ensures high-quality patient care, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency across all assigned locations. This role partners with physician and advanced practice provider leadership, Nurse Managers, Clinic Managers, and the Ambulatory Operations Director to drive service line performance and align operations with DUHS goals, regulatory standards, and patient experience expectations.
Locations:
Duke Women's Cancer Care Raleigh
4101 Macon Pond Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
Duke Cancer Center Cary
216 Asheville Ave Cary, NC 27518
Work PerformedProvide overall operational leadership and administrative oversight for multiple ambulatory clinics, ensuring alignment with service line and DUHS strategic goals. Partner with physician, APP, and nursing leadership to optimize clinical operations, patient access, and care quality across all sites. Develop, manage, and monitor clinic budgets, including payroll, capital, and operating expenses; implement strategies for cost control and revenue growth. Oversee recruitment, selection, development, and evaluation of administrative and clinical leaders (Clinic Managers, Nurse Managers) within assigned clinics. Lead the implementation of standard work processes, performance improvement projects, and patient experience initiatives across all locations. Monitor compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, safety, and infection control requirements across assigned clinics. Analyze operational and financial performance data; develop and execute action plans to address identified gaps or opportunities. Serve as liaison between assigned clinics and service line, system leadership, and external partners; represent clinics in system-level initiatives. Coordinate operational support for providers, ensuring appropriate resource allocation, clinic infrastructure, and operational readiness.
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesStrong leadership and strategic management skills in a multi-site environment. Comprehensive knowledge of ambulatory operations, financial management, and regulatory compliance. Ability to lead through influence and foster collaboration across multiple disciplines. Proven skills in budget development, performance improvement, and change management. Strong analytical and decision-making abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Level CharacteristicsStrong leadership and strategic management skills in a multi-site environment. Comprehensive knowledgeof ambulatory operations, financial management, and regulatory compliance. Ability to lead through influence and foster collaboration across multiple disciplines. Proven skills in budget development, performance improvement, and change management. Stronganalytical and decision-making abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Minimum QualificationsEducationBachelor's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, business, or relatedfield required. Master's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, business, or related field preferred.
ExperienceMinimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in ambulatory or hospital operations, with at least two years in a leadership role managing multiple clinic or departmental locations. Experience in ambulatory or outpatient clinic operations preferred.
Degrees, Licensures, CertificationsMinimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in ambulatory or hospital operations, with at least two years in a leadership role managing multiple clinic or departmental locations. Experience in ambulatory or outpatient clinic operations preferred.
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Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
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