Physician Practice Operations Manager

• Your future role at a glance
• Location: Wauwatosa, WI
• Facility: 117th Street Clinic
• Department: Specialty
• Schedule: Full-time | Day shift
• How you’ll make an impact in this role

Operations & Patient Care: Oversees daily practice operations, site policies, patient flow, and care coordination among providers, staff, and patients.

Leadership & Strategy: Acts as a key liaison across clinical and administrative areas while developing business plans and growth strategies alongside physician leadership.

Staff & HR Management: Handles full-lifecycle staffing, including recruitment, scheduling, payroll, performance management, conflict resolution, and coverage for provider schedules.

Financial & Regulatory Oversight: Manages budgets, billing and collection functions, vendor contracts, regulatory compliance, and physician compensation systems.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Required Credential(s)

None Required.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required. OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required.

Additional Preferences

• 40 hours a week | M-F | Day shift | No weekends or major holidays
• Prior clinical leadership experience
• Benefits that help you thrive
• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
• Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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