Practice Manager

Req #: 0000262129 | Full-Time, Salaried | Day Shift | Belleville, NJ 07109

About the Role

At RWJBarnabas Health, exceptional patient care begins with strong practice leadership. We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Practice Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of an assigned physician practice while creating an environment where patients, providers, and team members can thrive. In this role, you’ll partner closely with physicians, regional leadership, and internal departments to drive operational excellence, strengthen team performance, and enhance patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily practice operations, including staffing, scheduling, patient flow, financial deposits, and administrative processes.
• Leading, coaching, and supporting practice staff to promote accountability, engagement, and professional development.
• Partnering with physicians and regional leadership to identify operational needs and implement effective solutions.
• Monitoring staffing levels and adjusting resources to meet patient and operational demands.
• Supporting budget development and monitoring practice expenses to promote responsible financial management.
• Evaluating workflows and implementing best practices to improve operational efficiency and patient experience.
• Monitoring quality and patient experience performance and developing improvement strategies when opportunities are identified.
• Ensuring practice operations comply with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable healthcare standards.
• Collaborating with internal Medical Group departments to ensure consistent and cost-effective operations.
• Addressing employees and operational concerns using sound judgment, professionalism, and effective conflict-resolution skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Liberal Arts, Business Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related discipline required; equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of management experience within a primary care or specialty practice setting.
• Demonstrated experience with healthcare fiscal management.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in employee development, conflict resolution, and team management.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and related healthcare software applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Skills

This role might be for you if:

• You are a people-focused leader who enjoys coaching and developing high-performing teams.
• You thrive in a fast-paced physician practice environment where priorities can shift throughout the day.
• You enjoy identifying inefficiencies and turning challenges into practical solutions.
• You understand that operational performance and patient experience go hand in hand.
• You are comfortable partnering with physicians and senior leaders while maintaining accountability for practice operations.
• You communicate effectively, handle conflict professionally, and build strong relationships across teams.
• You enjoy using data, feedback, and operational trends to drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through our partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more

Pay

$83,156.00 - $117,458.00 per year