Physician Practice Operations Manager

About the role

Location: Wauwatosa, WI. Facility: 117th Street Clinic. Department: Specialty. Schedule: Full-time, day shift.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

Licensure/Certification/Registration: None required.

Education and experience (one of the following):

• High school diploma or equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience.
• 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Prior clinical leadership experience preferred.

Schedule

40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, day shift. No weekends or major holidays.

Benefits

• 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.

About the company

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.