Sr. Administrator, Clinics

Community Health Systems•Las Cruces, NM

About The Position

The Senior Administrator, Clinics provides strategic and operational leadership for physician practices within a defined market or region, which may span multiple states. This role ensures high-quality patient care, financial performance, and compliance across all assigned practices. The Senior Administrator develops and executes business strategies, oversees clinic operations, and collaborates with corporate and facility leadership to achieve organizational goals. Responsibilities include managing budgets, optimizing workflows, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and supporting physician engagement and recruitment. The Senior Administrator is accountable for practices encompassing more than 60 providers and serves as a key liaison between clinic operations, hospital leadership, and corporate partners.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required or Seven (7) plus years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required
3-5 years of experience in closely related field with Bachelor's degree required
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines.
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
In depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance (if applicable).
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree preferred
3-5 years of previous leadership experience preferred
MGMA Membership preferred or ACMPE Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees daily operations and long-term strategic direction of assigned physician practices, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and market strategies.
Collaborates with market and corporate leadership to establish and execute operational and financial goals, monitoring performance through defined metrics and reports.
Ensures physician practice operations, including scheduling, billing, patient access, and clinical support, function efficiently and effectively across multiple locations.
Works closely with physicians and practice leaders to implement growth initiatives, new services, and business development strategies within assigned markets.
Coordinates physician contracting activities, including onboarding, compensation plan oversight, and performance monitoring in collaboration with corporate partners.
Serves as a primary liaison between clinics and corporate support functions (e.g., HR, Compliance, Legal, Revenue Cycle, Supply Chain) to resolve operational issues and ensure consistent policy implementation.
Oversees implementation and maintenance of systems and procedures to ensure data integrity, patient privacy, and adherence to HIPAA standards.
Coordinates and oversees the opening, integration, and transition of new practices or acquisitions in collaboration with leadership teams and corporate departments.
Ensures safe and compliant operations by monitoring facility readiness, environment of care standards, and patient safety protocols.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources.
Consults with leadership on any potential staffing issues.
Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development.
Collaborates with hospital leadership to set the strategic direction for the department, including budgeting, resource allocation and long-term planning.
Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.
Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiencies.
Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies.
May oversee the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards.
Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable.
Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety.
Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
May work in a staff role, when required.
Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job.