Ophthalmology Practice Operations Leader

Ascendvision; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Vision Partners is seeking a Practice Administrator to lead the day‑to‑day operations of ophthalmology practices and surgery centers. You will provide leadership, direction, and coordination of activities excluding professional medical judgment, while developing staff and ensuring profitable growth.

You will partner with clinicians to set objectives, manage staffing, budgets and KPIs, and maintain high standards of patient care and service delivery across the network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED, required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare administration or related field, or minimum of three (3) years of healthcare, ophthalmology or related experience and minimum of one (1) year of relevant leadership/management experience.

Responsibilities

• Fosters a positive and successful working environment, partnering with providers, opticians, and team members.
• Manages offices in a cost-effective, efficient manner per the annual budget while ensuring high-quality care.
• Coordinates, monitors, and improves practice operations including workflow, documentation, training, and staffing.
• Partners with clinical leaders to develop objectives, staffing metrics and optimize appointment and surgery scheduling.
• Prepares operating, salary, and capital budgets; maintains budget compliance and productivity standards.
• Collaborates with finance to review statements, KPI development, and budgeting to meet profit goals.
• Resolves patient concerns with strong service, leadership and healthcare knowledge.
• Coordinates with Revenue Cycle, Accounting, IT and Purchasing across departments.
• Travels to satellite locations at least quarterly to observe patient interactions and team performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer relations

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare administration or related field

Healthcare/ophthalmology experience with leadership

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Ascend Vision Partners is seeking a Practice Administrator to lead the day‑to‑day operations of ophthalmology practices and surgery centers. You will provide leadership, direction, and coordination of activities excluding professional medical judgment, while developing staff and ensuring profitable growth.

You will partner with clinicians to set objectives, manage staffing, budgets and KPIs, and maintain high standards of patient care and service delivery across the network.