Pediatric Specialty Practice Manager

University of California- Davis Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Continuing Education (CE) allowance

On-site Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

UC Davis Health is seeking a Pediatric Specialty Practice Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for our pediatric subspecialty clinics. You will oversee daily clinic operations, workforce management, and service delivery, while partnering with physicians and administrative teams to optimize workflows and patient access.

The role emphasizes performance improvement, budgeting, and regulatory compliance to support growth and high-quality patient care in a dynamic ambulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in health administration or the business field.
• 3 years of management experience.
• Experience in ambulatory clinic operations and outpatient practice administration.
• Knowledge of health care contracting and contract performance analysis.
• Ability to navigate Joint Commission and Title 22 regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for pediatric specialty clinics.
• Oversee daily clinic operations, workforce management, and service delivery.
• Drive performance improvement and financial stewardship within the practice.
• Collaborate with physicians and administrative teams to optimize workflows and patient access.
• Lead planning and resource management to support organizational goals.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Operations management

Financial acumen

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in health administration or business

Master's degree in health administration or business

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Electronic medical records

Job description

Under the direction of the Chair/Medical Director and Ambulatory Clinical Operations Leadership, the Pediatric Specialty Practice Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the practice, ensuring exceptional patient care, operational efficiency, and financial performance. This role oversees daily clinic operations, workforce management, and service delivery while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The Pediatric Specialty Practice Manager partners closely with physicians, clinical leaders, and administrative teams to optimize workflows, enhance patient access and experience, and support organizational goals. This position is responsible for operational planning, resource management, performance improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. Through visionary leadership and a patient-centered approach, the Practice Manager drives operational excellence and supports the long-term growth and success of the practice.

Apply By Date

October 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload a license and/or certification if required for the position.

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in health administration or the business field
• 3 years of management experience
• Experience working in an ambulatory clinic
• Experience in management and administration of an outpatient practice, and/or a hospital-based primary care practice, and/or a hospital-based specialty care practice
• Experience in various aspects of health care contracting
• Ability to understand contracting systems and gather and analyze contract performance criteria
• Prior experience and knowledge regarding practice acquisitions, network building for either managed care or integrated delivery systems, and demonstrated ability to work with physicians as the representative of a larger health care system
• Knowledge of reasons, structure, and basic requirements of HMO, PPO, and capitated risk plan contracts as they relate to physicians and practices.
• Ability to integrate the understanding of the Health System's mission, commitments, and projects within a service-oriented health care environment
• Ability to incorporate knowledge of Joint Commission and Title 22 rules and regulations to ensure that clinic programs and operations comply
• Analytical skills to effectively understand large amounts of complex medical, administrative, and fiscal information, and the ability to absorb such information to make timely and thoughtful decisions
• Planning skills to analyze program goals and objectives given the current and potential health care trends, to make accurate short- and long-term projections to establish program needs and resource requirements; and to secure potential sources of funds and revenues to meet those requirements
• Excellent organizational skills to determine workload priorities to enable the timely completion of tasks
• Ability to work effectively and independently under pressure with a minimum of direction
• Knowledge of business and management principles, and of budget control and accounting principles, including capital budgeting, cost accounting, professional and patient billing, contract administration, and the ability to apply these principles in a health care environment
• Knowledge of or ability to learn the UCDHS budgeting process, management reports, accounting, purchasing, and patient billing systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to express ideas assertively, clearly, and concisely both orally and in writing
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with others to secure necessary information and cooperation from a variety of people
• Strong leadership and management skills to provide planning, coordination, and direction to departmental staff, and to propose innovative solutions to management problems
• Personnel management skills to include developing position descriptions, recruiting, interviewing, selecting, training, evaluating, and disciplining others
• Ability to deal with highly confidential office and personnel matters
• Knowledge of applicable union contracts and staff personnel policies and procedures
• Ability to exercise authority and direct and motivate others
• Planning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills to anticipate, avert, or resolve issues of staffing, scheduling, and task allocation
• Ability to be flexible to maintain continuity of programs while considering individual staff needs and goals
• Ability to understand and implement the requirements of providing patient care within a highly regulated and constantly changing environment
• Ability to understand health care issues within a broad perspective, and to apply these issues to the clinical setting
• Ability to understand and respond to academic teaching and research requirements within the educational setting, and to reconcile potential conflicts these requirements may have with clinical activities
• Knowledge of personal and/or mainframe computers and software tools, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, clinical information systems, electronic medical records, billing systems, and other application packages
• Knowledge of or ability to learn the UC Davis Health Systems TSI and Decision Line information management systems
• Knowledge of the regulations of health care services reimbursement
• Knowledge of reasons, structure, and basic requirements of HMO, PPO, and capitated risk plan contracts as they relate to physicians and practices
• Ability to understand contracting systems and gather and analyze contract performance criteria

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a health administration or business field
• Experience in Pediatrics
• Supervisory experience managing in a union environment
• Epic EMR experience
• Referral/Authorization experience

Key Responsibilities

• 20% - Service Line Development and Clinic Redesign
• 20% - Practice Management
• 20% - Personnel Administration
• 20% - Practice Administration
• 20% - Fiscal Management

Our Pediatric subspecialty clinics at UC Davis Children's Hospital provide a collaborative, patient-centered environment for addressing complex health conditions in children and adolescents. Our diverse team of specialists across Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Infectious Disease, Allergy, Rheumatology, and Adolescent Medicine works together to deliver personalized care plans, optimizing outcomes and enhancing the quality of life for all our young patients. We celebrate inclusivity and embrace the unique needs of every child, regardless of background or gender identity.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $8,533.33 - $16,866.67
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Grade: 25
• UC Job Title: AMBUL CARE ADMSTN MGR 1
• UC Job Code: 006472
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100% Full-time
• Shift (Work Schedule): Mon-Fri; Variable 8-hour shift
• Location: Glassrock Building, Sacramento, CA
• Union Representation: Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources, and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial, and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.
If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations, and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html

• High-quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program, including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered, including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles, including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis-owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
• The position requires moving between various locations throughout the UCDH Sacramento Campus; working overtime and weekends as needed to complete work assignments and projects, and attend to the needs of the clinic.
• References must reflect an overall meets or exceeds.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation, clearance, and functional capacity assessment
• The duties or functions of this position include the handling of cash (or cash equivalents)
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and training requirements

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together. We celebrate inclusivity and embrace the unique needs of every child, regardless of background or gender identity. The University of California, Davis, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere #LI-SM3#CA-ZM

#To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks