Physician Practice Manager - Ophthalmology Outpatient Clinics

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Columbus is seeking a Practice Operations Director to lead all aspects of a multi-physician ophthalmology practice. You will oversee daily operations, financial management, staffing, and policy implementation to support high-quality patient care.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, extensive healthcare management experience in ambulatory settings, and a proven ability to drive performance, compliance, and process improvements across the practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required; Master's preferred.
• Extensive health care management experience in ambulatory settings.

Responsibilities

• Directs, coordinates, and manages all practice operations and finances.
• Oversees staffing, scheduling, payroll, HR records, and budget development.
• Ensures regulatory compliance, quality of care, and efficient patient workflows.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

Directs, coordinates, and manages all practice functions. Responsible for practice operations, financial accounting activities, operating and capital budgets, implements and supports MSF policies and procedures. Works effectively with physicians and other care providers to assure timely and thorough communication and practice efficiencies. Provides education and coaching support to staff and acts as a role model in support of the OhioHealth Mission Statement.

Responsibilities And Duties

60%

Daily Operational Management Human Resource responsibilities to include but not limited to hiring, evaluating and providing annual performance evaluations to staff, including promotion, dismissal, coaching, counseling, conflict resolution, and growth and development Responsible for the determination of appropriate staffing levels and maintaining employee schedules to assure appropriate coverage while maintaining fiscal responsibility with overtime Manage staff payroll and individual staff HR records Create, oversee, train and implement patient services policies and procedures Resolve and manage patient complaints and requests for service immediately and courteously Engage staff in adjusting clinical workflows to ensure highly efficient patient care Manage monthly financials including accounts payable and accounts receivable Manage inventory and purchasing in accordance to budget Prepare preliminary capital and human resources budgets for review and approval Assure timely capture and input of all billing information Manage practice equipment maintenance needs Oversee and approve maintenance agreements and service contracts in conjunction with the director Assist the director in managing contractual agreements Provide on-site IT support and/or order and oversee IT work required of outside vendors; apply and implement upgrades Coordinate safety, security, customer service, HIPAA, risk management, compliance and code training; assure understanding and enforce regulations Oversee building repairs and practice construction projects Review and enforce regulatory compliance, building safety and code regulations In coordination with the practice providers, assess the need for physician services at practice locations; manage physician schedule of professional and ancillary services accordingly Serve as a point of contact for physician paperwork, meeting requests, billing reconciliation Serves as a liaison between physicians, associates and organizational leaders

30%

Performance Management Monitor patient satisfaction data and make appropriate improvements to increase ratings Investigate financial variances to budget and make recommendations on improving monthly variances Assist Director with practice specific long range financial and business planning, capital and operating budgets Meet annual goal deployment metrics as assigned Develop and execute plans to improve outcomes Provide and review monthly physician and practice performance data with all providers Work with director, marketing and business development to market and grow practice

10%

Organizational Transformation Translate and educate staff on organizational strategy and vision Communicate and execute organizational change initiatives within the practice Serve on committees to optimize performance Pilot, implement and champion new programs, services and processes Enhance operational effectiveness and cost containment through continued innovation without compromising quality of care

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Additional Job Description

Healthcare or Business Administration or related field required; Master’s Degree strongly preferred. A minimum of 7 years of related health care Experience preferably in an ambulatory care setting including 5 years of supervision or management Experience . A minimum of 10 years of health care management Experience , preferably in an ambulatory setting, may be substituted in lieu of requirements in certain circumstances.

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

Central Ohio Ophthalmology

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment