Medical Practice Administrator

About the role

Under the direction of the AVP and Regional President, the Practice Administrator (PA) provides on-site operational and financial leadership for a Pediatric and Adult Surgery Practice. As a key member of the regional team, the PA partners closely with the Practice Medical Director to drive operational excellence, improve patient experience, and champion organizational change. This role focuses on maximizing efficiency, ensuring financial profitability, and supporting strategic growth initiatives aligned with long-term practice goals. Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Financial Oversight: Own P&L, manage budgets, monitor KPIs, and implement strategies for revenue growth and cost control.
• Operational Leadership: Optimize patient access, reduce cancellations/no-shows, and ensure clinician schedules are fully utilized.
• Revenue Cycle Management: Oversee front-end processes, charge capture, and timely claim submission in collaboration with RCM teams.
• Team Management: Recruit, hire, train, and manage staff; hold monthly meetings to address workflow issues and improve patient experience.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and corporate policies; prepare for audits and maintain SOX controls.
• Strategic Growth: Implement business plans for service expansion and organic growth initiatives.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate strong partnerships with physicians, referral sources, and hospital partners; address patient concerns promptly.
• Technology & Systems: Maintain proficiency in EHR, PACS, and other practice management systems.
• Special Projects: Lead process improvement initiatives and support regional and corporate objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree