Practice Administrator

Cardiovascular Institute of the South•Lafayette, LA

About The Position

The Practice Administrator is a leadership role responsible for the overall management and daily operations of a Cardiovascular Institute of the South clinic. Reporting directly to the EVP of Practice Management, the administrator works closely with physicians, team leaders, and senior leadership to support high-quality patient care, efficient clinic operations, regulatory compliance, and a positive workplace culture. The role oversees a small clinic environment, defined as supervising fewer than 20 employees or supporting fewer than three physicians.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 3 years of management experience, ideally in a healthcare or clinical setting.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of healthcare regulations, compliance standards, and managed care environments.
Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Comfortable performing hands-on administrative and non-medical clinic duties when needed.
Proficient with computers and electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
Professional, approachable, and committed to teamwork and patient-centered care.

Nice To Haves

MBA or MHA preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage daily clinic operations to support smooth patient flow, excellent service, and operational efficiency.
Coach, mentor, and support clinic staff to foster a professional, patient-centered environment.
Serve as a liaison between physicians, staff, leadership, and patients to promote collaboration and clear communication.
Oversee staffing, scheduling, training, performance evaluations, and employee development.
Ensure compliance with CIS policies, HIPAA, OSHA, Medicare/Medicaid, and corporate compliance standards.
Manage administrative functions, including billing oversight, accounts receivable, budgeting, purchasing, and inventory.
Address patient concerns, resolve issues, and represent CIS and patients professionally and with care.
Prepare reports, key indicator metrics, and budgets to support operational and financial decisions.
Support clinic growth initiatives, EMR optimization, and cross-clinic staffing needs as required.

Benefits

Choice of three health insurance plans
Dental insurance coverage
Vision insurance coverage
401(k) with company match and profit-sharing plan
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
Company-paid life insurance for you and your family
Access to company-provided training and educational resources
Eligibility for annual merit-based performance increases
Accrued General Purpose Time (GPT)
Eight company-paid holidays
Special company events, including Christmas parties, Family Day, employee engagement activities, and Spirit Days
Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their dependents