Clinical Practice Administrator, Ophthalmology

Lumata Health, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Retirement program (TRS)

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF qualified employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern in Dallas is seeking a Clinical Practice Administrator to provide executive-level leadership for ophthalmology practice operations across multiple sites, ensuring excellence in patient care, physician support, regulatory compliance, and strong financial performance.

You will drive growth, staffing development, and operational efficiency, oversee revenue cycle, vendor contracts, and risk management, and partner with physicians and admin teams to achieve organizational goals in

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor's degree with leadership in healthcare.
• Experience leading clinical or multi-site operations.
• Ability to develop staff training and improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor financial and operational outcomes and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee vendor and contract management to optimize value.
• Support managed care and reimbursement strategies.
• Develop staff training and professional development programs.
• Implement internal controls and risk management practices.

Education

Master’s Degree (MBA, MHA or MPH)

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Administration

Job description

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 Clinical Practice Administrator provides executive-level operational, financial, and strategic leadership for ophthalmology practice operations, ensuring excellence in patient care, physician support, regulatory compliance, workforce engagement, and business performance. This role oversees all aspects of clinical and administrative operations while driving growth, operational efficiency, financial sustainability, and continuous improvement across multiple practice sites and service lines. Candidates with significant experience overseeing a clinical department, multidisciplinary practice, or comparable healthcare operation are highly valued. The Clinical Practice Administrator is responsible for leading and developing staff; fostering effective collaboration among physicians, faculty, clinical teams, and administrative personnel; and ensuring the successful execution of organizational goals related to patient care, education, and research. This position directs strategic and fiscal planning, budget development, revenue cycle optimization, operational performance, quality improvement initiatives, patient satisfaction programs, and technology evaluation and implementation. Key responsibilities include monitoring financial and operational outcomes; ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations; overseeing vendor and contract management; supporting managed care and reimbursement strategies; developing staff training and professional development programs; and implementing effective internal controls and risk management practices. The Clinical Practice Administrator serves as a trusted advisor to physicians and leadership, providing expertise in healthcare operations, practice growth, regulatory compliance, performance benchmarking, and resource management. This position plays a critical role in advancing organizational objectives while maintaining a patient-centered culture of excellence, accountability, innovation, and service.

BENEFITS

UT 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

Required

Education

Master’s Degree (MBA, MHA or MPH) or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Administration

Experience

3 years of effective leadership experience in a healthcare environment in a large and complex organization with a Master’s Degree or 5 years of effective leadership experience in a healthcare environment in a large and complex organization with Bachelor’s Degree.

Preferred

Experience

Experience in clinic specialty