Ambulatory Practice Leader: Healthcare Operations

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

Matching 401(k)

Excellent medical, dental and vision

Life insurance

Paid time off and Holiday pay

Annual salary increase and incentive

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Practice Administrator for Primary Care in Wheaton, IL to lead ambulatory operations within the Regional Medical Group. The role directs clinical services, staffing, and budgets to ensure high-quality patient care.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and at least five years in a medical setting with strong leadership and budget-management skills. A Master’s degree is preferred and candidates should align with NM values and ethics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree. Equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of formal education.
• Five (5) years experience in a medical setting or related experience.
• Demonstrated success in medical office management.
• Demonstrates personal alignment with NM's core values of integrity, excellence, patients first, and teamwork.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the activities of others.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stays informed of current and emerging issues and trends for areas of accountability, NM organization and healthcare industry.
• Identifies opportunities for new business growth and development, expansion of current services.
• Practices fiscal accountability and involves staff in budget preparation and cost-saving ideas.
• Measures and monitors budget and business development plans; provides ongoing updates to staff.
• Identifies staff skills and provides timely feedback; addresses performance gaps with action plans.
• Supports ongoing learning and skill development for self and staff; provides coaching and mentoring.
• Involves staff in planning and decision-making as appropriate.
• Facilitates change readiness and agility among staff and teams.
• Achieves departmental and organizational goals.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Practice Administrator for Primary Care in Wheaton, IL to lead ambulatory operations within the Regional Medical Group. The role directs clinical services, staffing, and budgets to ensure high-quality patient care.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and at least five years in a medical setting with strong leadership and budget-management skills. A Master’s degree is preferred and candidates should align with NM values and ethics.