Practice Administrator, Ophthalmology

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.

Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARY The Practice Administrator provides strategic and operational leadership for a multidisciplinary clinical practice, ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care, outstanding customer service, regulatory compliance, and financial stewardship.

This role oversees all aspects of practice operations, including staff leadership and development, patient access and flow, clinical quality, revenue cycle performance, budgeting, and process improvement initiatives. Candidates with experience overseeing a clinical department or practice, particularly in a Practice Administrator or senior healthcare operations leadership role, are highly valued. The Practice Administrator collaborates closely with physicians, clinical leaders, and administrative stakeholders to optimize operational efficiency, enhance the patient experience, and achieve organizational goals.  

Key responsibilities include directing daily practice operations; leading, mentoring, and developing clinic staff; ensuring compliance with institutional policies, regulatory requirements, Joint Commission standards, HIPAA, and patient safety initiatives; and driving continuous improvement in access, scheduling, workflow management, and service delivery. The Practice Administrator is accountable for financial performance through budget management, revenue integrity, expense oversight, internal controls, and performance monitoring.

This position serves as a key operational leader, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence, collaboration, and patient-centered care while supporting the long-term strategic objectives of the practice and organization.

BENEFITSUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay

Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required Education Bachelor 's Degree in Business Administration, Nursing, Health Care Administration, Allied Health, or related field. Experience5 years of responsible administrative experience in patient care environment to include 2 years of supervisory experience Preferred Education Master 's Degree JOB DUTIES Manages and supervises staff to achieve institutionally determined standards to include: effective communication with staff, physicians and patients, providing feedback, goal setting, responding to patient and staff needs and mentoring and coaching staff to achieve performance improvement and monitors work flow and ensures adherence to policies and procedures;

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